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Lets sing and read our way through the holiday season.
Duration is 3 months from your starting date.
May 2023 is the last month for signups before this challenged gets archived.
Level 1: 3-12 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
❄️ Read the first book of a series.

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
❄️ Read a book set in France.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)

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Lets sing and read our way through the holiday season.
Duration is 3 months from your starting date.

Level 1: 3-12 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.

13/13+

TASKS
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover- Holidays Can Be Murder-Connie Shelton 11/27
❄️ Read the first book of a series- Versailles of the Dead, Vol. 1-Kumiko Suekane 12/4

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series- Pickles to Pittsburgh-Judi Barrett 12/6
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front- The Secret Cave: Wolf Girl 3-Anh Do 12/2

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series- The Hand on the Wall-Maureen Johnson 12/5
❄️ Read a book set in France- The Monsters We Deserve-Marcus Sedgwick 11/29

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series- Yumeiro Patissiere Vol. 5-Natsumi Matsumoto 11/30

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)- Old School-Jeff Kinney 11/28

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)- Fathom vol 1: Blue Sun-Michael Layne Turner 12/31 (MC- Aspen)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess- Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 13-Rei Toma 12/3
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)- Aphrodite Made Me Do It-Trista Mateer 11/30

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count- The Nightmare Before Christmas-Jun Asuka 11/30 (pg. 176)

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series- Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 12-Rei Toma 12/3

Singing Holiday Cheer
Duration: December 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021

READ: 12/12

✔️On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Dating Can Be Murder - Jennifer Apodaca (Samantha Shaw #1) 12/18


✔️On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
New Corpse In Town - Lucy Quinn 12/19


✔️On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
Lavender Blue - Donna Kauffman 12/29


✔️On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
A Highlander Christmas - Dawn Halliday 12/13


✔️On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series
The Diva Haunts the House - Krista Davis 1/5


✔️On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)
The Rivals - Mechele Armstrong (MCs spend a lot of time in bed) 12/31


✔️On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain (hero gives heroine a necklace) 1/1


✔️On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
The Awakening - Nora Roberts 1/22
(MC sees many cows in the Irish countryside)


✔️On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens,
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)
Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight - Grace Burrowes 12/25


✔️On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)
Illumination - Susannah Sandlin 12/24
(been waiting years for the conclusion to this series; lept right in as soon as I got it)


✔️On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe.
Killer Physique - G.A. McKevett (John Gibson) 1/13


✔️On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
Savage Awakening - J.D. Tyler (Aric and Rowan) 12/26


CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Lets sing and read our way through the holiday season.
Duration: November 28, 2020-February 27, 2021


Level 2: 13 or more books.

15/15 Completed. Finish!!

TASKS
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
01.Reckless Memories-Catherine Cowles 2/01/21

❄️ Read the first book of a series.
(Mary Mills Mystery Series)
02.What Hurts the Most-Willow Rose 2/11/21

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read the second book of a series.
(Fatal Series)
03.Fatal Justice-Marie Force 12/03/20

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
(Lark Cove Series)
04.Tragic-Devney Perry 11/28/20

❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
05.Tangled Up In Christmas-Lisa Renee Jones 1/05/21

❄️ Read a book set in France.
06.Discretion-Karina Halle 1/31/21

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
(Gansett Island Series)
07.Falling for Love-Marie Force 1/04/21

❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
08.Ho Ho Hennessy-Jamie Begley 12/12/20

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
(MC Freya)
09.With This Ring-Georgia Le Carre 12/23/20

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
(Sons of Templar Series)
10.Deadline to Damnation-Anne Malcom 2/04/21

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
(MC White's mother has a pet cow named Hamburger)
11.Raging Heart On-Jordan Marie 1/17/21

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
12.The Wish Collector-Mia Sheridan 11/30/20

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
(Lucky Harbor Series)
13.It's in His Kiss-Jill Shalvis 2/12/21

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
(241)
14.Earn Me-Nia Arthurs 12/21/20

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
(MCs Connor and Ellie)
15.Come Back for Me-Corinne Michaels 1/04/21

Singing Holiday Cheer
Dec. 1, 2020-Mar. 1, 2021
15 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
Linnea West 12/2/20
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Mushing Is Murder Patti Benning 12/12/20 (book 1 of Cozy Mystery Tails of Alaska, spelled tails due to involving sled dogs) ;)

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
2nd of Clambake Cozy series-Clamshells and Murder Summer Prescott 12/1/20
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
Horse farm-A Silver Christmas J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 12/15/20
❄️ Read a book set in France.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Isabel called her friends all the time-Meet Isabel Puddles M.V. Byrne 12/4/20
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Killer Bouquets & Chardonnay Mel McCoy 12/8/20
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
Christmas Corpse Mona Marple 12/10/20

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
(view spoiler)[Robbie got her engagement ring from Abe (hide spoiler)] Candy Slain Murder Maddie Day 12/9/20
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)
Ali's boyfriend-A Killer Cupcake Fiona Grace 12/6/20

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
Ellie's grandma gave her the pizzeria-Pall Bearers and Pepperoni Patti Benning 12/10/20

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
Victory is the new B&B maid-Wine Tastings Are Murder Libby Klein 12/14/20
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing
❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)
When the Carny Comes to Town Elaine Orr 12/7/20 (Aunt Madge)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)
I love this series and always leap right in-Christmas Cozy Kathi Daley 12/16/20

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping
❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
164 pages-Junkyard Man Libby Howard 12/11/20
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
Noelle and Hunter Murder to the Max Tegan Maher 12/3/20

Singing Holiday Cheer
Duration: December 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Level 1: 3-12 books
Read: 12/3-12

Tasks:
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
One Summer Night Caridad Piñeiro 12/4/20 (At the Shore #1)

On the second day of Christmas
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
Her Loyal SEAL Caitlyn O'Leary 12/11/20

On the third day of Christmas
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
Into the Storm Susan Fanetti 12/28/20 (Signal Bend #3)

On the fourth day of Christmas
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
The Mistletoe Matchmaker Felicity Hayes-McCoy 12/15/20

On the fifth day of Christmas
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name? Willow
His Christmas Princess Kathleen O'Brien 12/25/20 (The Princess Brides Book 2)

On the sixth day of Christmas
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around.
(Mother has cancer and is dying.)
The Night Swim Megan Goldin 12/24/20

On the seventh day of Christmas
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
Fear Nothing Lisa Gardner 12/6/20 (Detective D.D. Warren #7)

On the eighth day of Christmas
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
Quinn The Tourist Attraction Sarah Morgenthaler 1/8/21

On the ninth day of Christmas
❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
The Christmas Pact Vi Keeland Penelope Ward 12/19/20

On the tenth day of Christmas
❄️ Read a book that you leap into.
SECRET Revealed L. Marie Adeline 12/28/20 (Secret #3)

On the eleventh day of Christmas
❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
123 pages Hot Nights Winter Lights Christa Wick Tessa Wood 12/26/20

On the twelfth day
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
Macy and Elliot Love and Other Words Christina Lauren 12/16/20

Lets sing and read our way through the holiday season.
Duration is 3 months from your starting date.
Date Started: December 1, 2020
Date Completed: February 27, 2021

Level 1: 3-12 books

TASKS - 10

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the first book of a series - Quilting Can Be Criminal (Fiber Mavens 1) by J. Traveler Pelton - 12/24/20

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️Read the second book of a series. - Bacon Cheddar Murder (Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria 2) by Patti Benning - 12/21/20

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series. - Very Veggie Murder (Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria 3) by Patti Benning - 12/22/20

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds , Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone - Reindeer & Robberies (Cruise Ship Mysteries 15) by Hope Callaghan - 12/5/20 - Pg. 145 Millie dialed her daughter's cell phone, and Beth answered, sounding a little less stressed.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings , Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series - Smoked Gouda Murder (Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria 5) by Patti Benning - 1/5/21

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying , Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series. - Gourmet Holiday Murder (Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria 6) by Patti Benning - 1/13/21

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming , Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?) - Death by Didgeridoo (Jamie Quinn 1) by Barbara Venkataraman - 12/26/20 - Adam is given his friend's dog after his friend is murdered and the dog is left without a home

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing , Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series. - Jingle Buried Cookies (Black Cat Cafe 9) by Lyndsey Cole - 12/21/20

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping , Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.) - Miz Scarlet and the Holiday Houseguests (Scarlet Wilson 3) by Sara M. Barton - 12/26/20 - The synopsis pulled me in and then I couldn't put it down until I saw how it ended

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping , Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who) - The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore - 12/8/20 - Santa - LOC 85 the stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, and the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming , Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters) - Twelve Days of Christmas Chaos by Wendy Knight - 12/15/20 - MCs Cleo Klausse & Kayne Frost

In!

Level 1: 3-12 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
❄️ Read the first book of a series.

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
❄️ Read a book set in France.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)

Level 1: 3-12 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.
11/27/2020 - 2/26/2021

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix 12/03/2020
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Kneaded to Death by Winnie Archer 12/06/2020

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
Antiques Maul by Barbara Allan 11/30/2020
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
Beatrice's Goat by Page McBrier 12/19/2020

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
Murder with Cucumber Sandwiches by Karen Rose Smith 12/20/2020

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
A Bodkin for the Bride by Patrice Greenwood 11/28/2020
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
Yule Logs and Murder by Cindy Bell 12/31/2020
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name? Ally.
Grapes, Ganache and Guilt by Cindy Bell 12/30/2020

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
A Hard Day's Fright by Casey Daniels 12/25/2020

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.
Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich 12/15/2020

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who) Betty
Southern Karma by Amy Boyles 11/29/2020
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
My Little Soldiers by Glenn Barden 12/19/2020 Nyla and Mike

Welcome Grace, Barbara, Frankie, Tari, JoAnne, SANDYE, and Jennifer.

Singing Holiday Cheer
Duration: Dec. 1st, 2020 to Feb. 28th, 2021

Level 1: 3-12 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.

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On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
Tales from King Arthur by Andrew Lang - Jan. 24th, 2021
"To eat all manner of fruit, and especially pears and apples" pg. 84
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
Mistletoe in Paradise by Jill Shalvis - Dec. 9th, 2020
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Calling on Quinn by Blue Saffire - Dec. 9th, 2020

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
Home by Nnedi Okorafor - Dec. 2nd, 2020
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
World's Dumbest Criminals, The by Jack Kirchhoff - Dec. 6th, 2020
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
Shuri, Vol. 1: The Search For Black Panther by Nnedi Okorafor - Jan. 7th, 2021

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
The Far Side Gallery 3 by Gary Larson - Dec. 14th, 2020
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs - Jan. 31st, 2021
❄️ Read a book set in France.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs - Dec. 5th, 2020
Ransom call
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
The Far Side Gallery 4 by Gary Larson - Jan. 11th, 2021
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
One Snowy Night by Jill Shalvis - Dec. 10th, 2020

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
The Marriage Bureau: True Stories of 1940s London Match-Makers by Penrose Halson - Dec. 13th, 2020
Ivy Bailey among many.
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series
About That Kiss by Jill Shalvis - Dec. 3rd, 2020

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
River Marked by Patricia Briggs - Dec. 13th, 2020
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
Where The Heart Is by Billie Letts - Jan. 4th, 2021
"Goose bumps rose along her forearms" pg. 232
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert - Jan. 2nd, 2021

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones - Dec. 15th, 2020
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black - Jan. 2nd, 2021
Carden and Narcissa
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
The Trouble with Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis - Dec. 15th, 2020
An vintage tape measure.

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
Get a Clue by Jill Shalvis - Jan. 20th, 2021
Lariana
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
The Far Side Gallery 2 by Gary Larson - Dec. 21st, 2020
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.
Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones - Dec. 17th, 2020

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
The Forever Girl by Jill Shalvis - Jan. 23rd, 2021
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
The Dirt on Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones - Dec. 26th, 2020
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)
Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews - Jan. 27th
Elara, the White Lady

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
Grave War by Kalayna Price - Dec. 29th, 2020
Prince of Shadows, King of Winter, High King of Faerie, The Winter Knight
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
Calculated Risks by Seanan McGuire - Feb. 27th
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)
Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema by Lindy West - Dec. 16th, 2020

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis - Dec. 18th, 2020
351 pages.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
A Stitch in Time by Kelley Armstrong - Jan. 9th, 2021
Del Crossley
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs - Dec. 30th, 2020
"He set the drum he played" pg. 62
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
Fangs by Sarah Andersen - Dec. 6th, 2020
Jimmie and Elsie

COMPLETION POST
Lets sing and read our way through the holiday season.
Duration is 3 months from your starting date. 27.11.20 - 27.02.20

Level 2: 13 or more books.
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover. COVER
a dangerous game - Malorie blackman - 30.12.20

❄️ Read the first book of a series.
The surgeon - Rizzoli and isles #1 Tess gerristen 10.12.20
The Surgeon

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
The girl who saved Christmas - Christmas #2 Matt haig 02.12.20 The Girl Who Saved Christmas
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
The hermitage - Lj ross - 24.12.20
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
Killing honour - Bali rai - 06.12.20 Killing Honour

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens …
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
The naughtiest unicorn and the school disco
#3 the naughtiest unicorn Pip bird 24.12.20
The Naughtiest Unicorn and the School Disco

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
All the things we never said Yasmin Rahman 05.12.20
All The Things We Never Said
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Open the cage, murphy - #4 paul o’grady autobiography Paul o’grady 11.12.20 Open the Cage, Murphy!

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift.
The curious heart of ailsa rae Stephanie butland 12.12.20
The Curious Heart of Ailsa Rae

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me:
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
Below zero - #9 joe pickett Cj box 21.12.20
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady".
The orphan’s tale Pam jenoff 11.12.20
Below ZeroThe Orphan's Tale

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me:
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title.
The children act Ian mcewan 05.12.20
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
Nowhere to run - #10 joe pickett Cj box 18.12.20
The Children ActNowhere To Run

Welcome Kendra and DenXXX

Singing Holiday Cheer

Completed 20/20

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read the first book of a series
The Dragon's Treasure by S.E. Smith - 30/11/2020

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read the second book of a series
Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh - 07/12/2020

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series
Heart of the Cat by S.E. Smith - 29/11/2020

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning - 29/11/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh - 09/12/2020

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name? (Jessica)

Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning - 30/11/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

Double Time by Olivia Cunning - 03/12/2020

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.

Sinners at the Altar by Olivia Cunning - 05/12/2020

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series

Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh - 14/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (Diamond necklace & bracelet)

Wicked Beat by Olivia Cunning - 02/12/2020

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series

Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh - 15/12/2020

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.

Archangel's Heart by Nalini Singh - 17/12/2020

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. (Princess)
Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh - 10/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.

Archangel's Viper by Nalini Singh - 18/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)

Seduced in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan - 14/12/2020

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count (312 pgs)

Guarding Gwen by Cynthia Eden - 06/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

Brighter Than the Sun by Maya Banks - 02/12/2020

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.

Archangel's War by Nalini Singh - 22/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (p.32)
“You gonna hide out by the drum kit again tonight?”

Hot Ticket by Olivia Cunning - 01/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Piper & Eric)

Protecting Piper by Cynthia Eden - 04/12/2020

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Challenge Rules

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

Welcome Christine.

I'm in!

Lets sing and read our way through the holiday season.
Duration: 28.11.2020-27.02.2021

Level 2: 13 or more books

Read: 13/13

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Ful - Scott Westerfeld - 29.11.2020
Uglies #1

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
Aika taistelun ja tähtivalon - Laini Taylor - 05.12.2020
Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic - Leigh Bardugo - 30.11.2020

❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
Eleanorille kuuluu ihan hyvää - Gail Honeyman - 06.12.2020

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
❄️ Read a book set in France.
Tulenpunainen kabaree - Milja Kaunisto - 14.12.2020

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Niin käy vain elokuvissa - Holly Bourne - 13.12.2020
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
Syntymälahja - Kristin Cashore - 21.12.2020
Po & Katsa
❄️Read a book which has a gold cover.
King of Scars - Leigh Bardugo - 12.12.2020

❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
Kukkia Algernonille - Daniel Keyes - 17.12.2020
"I’m going to goose her if she wiggles her fanny at me again.”
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)
Sea Witch - Sarah Henning - 13.12.2020

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
Nocturna - Maya Motayne - 30.11.2020
An invisible cloak

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)
Neljän merkki - Arthur Conan Doyle - 14.12.2020

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl - Stacy McAnulty - 14.12.2020

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)

Welcome Johanna

I'm in!

11.28.2020-02.28.2021

Level 1: 3-12 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.

12/12

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Batter Up Robyn Neeley 12.01.20 3 stars First book in the Bachelors of Buttermilk Falls series

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
A Big Fat Greek Murder Kate Collins 11.30.20 4 stars Book #2 in the Goddess of Greene Street series

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
❄️ Read a book set in France.
Nuts and Buried Elizabeth Lee 12.08.20 3.5 stars
#3 in the Nut House Mystery series

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Bumpkin Sam Cheever 12.12.20 3 stars
#4 in the Country Cousin series

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series
Yule Be Dead Lorraine Bartlett 01.05.21 4 stars
#5 in the Victoria Square series

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
Jaded in Jackson 02.24.21 5 stars
Elodie and Ryder go swimming in a very cold lake while on a camping trip

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
Read a book that is eighth in a series.
Eighth Grave After Dark Darynda Jones 02.27.21 5 stars

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)
A Tale of Two Kitties Sofie Kelly 11.29.20 4 stars book #9 in the Magical Cats series

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)
Murder of a Chocolate-Covered Cherry Denise Swanson 12.13.20 4 stars
#10 in the Scumble River series

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.
Murder of a Royal Pain Denise Swanson 12.16.20 3 stars
#11 in the Scumble River series

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
Murder of a Wedding Belle Denise Swanson 12.20.20 4 stars
#12 in the Scumble River series
Mexican Gothic Silvia Moreno-Garcia 01.16.21 4.5 stars
p.116: Noemi heard a heart beating, as loud as a drum, calling for her.

Welcome Moondance.

Singing Holiday Cheer
Duration: December 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021

Completed: 31/13+

Tasks:

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).

❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey - Completed: 12/20/2020

❄️ Read the first book of a series.
The Luxe (The Luxe #1) by Anna Godbersen - Completed: 12/5/2020

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
Glory in Death (In Death #2) by J.D. Robb - Completed: 12/11/2020

❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.

United Eden by Nicole Williams - Completed: 1/4/2021

❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
Rumors by Anna Godbersen - Completed: 12/5/2020

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
Immortal in Death (In Death #3) by J.D. Robb - Completed: 12/11/2020

❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
Alice's Tulips by Sandra Dallas - Completed: 12/10/2020

❄️ Read a book set in France.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Sweet Little Lies by Lauren Conrad - Completed: 12/2/2020

❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Rapture in Death (In Death #4) by J.D. Robb - Completed: 12/21/2020

❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Completed: 12/25/2020

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
Shockaholic by Carrie Fisher - Completed: 12/2/2020 (Carrie)

❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.

❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series
Ceremony in Death (In Death #5) by J.D. Robb - Completed: 12/26/2020

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
Vengeance in Death (In Death #6) by J.D. Robb - Completed: 12/30/2020

❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift - Completed: 12/4/2020, pg. 166 "...like a goose under a gate..."

❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)
Sugar and Spice by Lauren Conrad - Completed: 12/3/2020 (Jesse lies in his hospital bed after the accident)

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
Holiday in Death (In Death #7) by J.D. Robb - Completed: 12/31/2020

❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - Completed: 12/17/2020 (Nora)

❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
Splendor by Anna Godbersen - Completed: 12/7/2020 (Teddy gives Elizabeth a rattle for her baby)

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
Envy by Anna Godbersen - Completed: 12/6/2020 (Claire Broud)

❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns - Completed: 12/20/2020

❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.
Conspiracy in Death (In Death #8) by J.D. Robb - Completed: 1/20/2021

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen - Completed: 12/15/2020

❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
Loyalty in Death (In Death #9) by J.D. Robb - Completed: 1/24/2021

❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)
A Splendid Ruin by Megan Chance - Completed: 12/31/2020

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory - Completed: 1/19/2021

❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
Witness in Death (In Death #10) by J.D. Robb - Completed: 1/27/2021

❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)
The Best Christmas Surprise by Brenda Novak - Completed: 12/24/2020

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden - Completed: 1/18/2021 (Page Count: 381)

❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - Completed: 12/23/2020

❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.

❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
Eternal Eden by Nicole Williams - Completed: 12/23/2020, loc. 3101 "...the garbage can that looked like an oil drum."

❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks - Completed: 12/1/2020 (Adrienne and Paul)

Welcome Lex

FINISHED - 1/27/21
SINGING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS (1 Dec - 28 Feb)
Lets sing and read our way through the holiday season.
Duration is 3 months from your starting date.

Level 1: 3-12 books
Level 2: 13 or more books
36/36

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #). The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue V.E. Schwab “Despite the pain, she eats a pear as well, and a handful of mirabelles . . . “ 12/17/20

❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
Calling Mrs Christmas Carole Matthews 12/07/20

❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Chocolate Chip Cookie MurderJoanne Fluke (Hannah Swensen Mysteries #1) 12/04/20

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read the second book of a series.
Strawberry Shortcake Murder Joanne Fluke (Hannah Swensen Mysteries #2) 12/14/20

❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
Tweet Cute Emma Lord 12/05/20

❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
One Christmas Night Hayley Webster (Joanne has Patti and Dylan.) 12/06/20

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
Blueberry Muffin Murder Joanne Fluke 12/23/20

❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous Ocean Vuong (Both Paul and Lan grew up on farms. Paul returns to his family far, after the war. The protagonist and his lover both work summers on a farm.) 12/12/20

❄️ Read a book set in France.
The Elegance of the Hedgehog Muriel Barbery 1/16/21

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Maybe Not Colleen Hoover (page 23 “ . . . ‘I’ll call you later, Brandi.’ She ends her call . . .”) 12/08/20

❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Christmas, Alabama Susan Sands (Alabama #4) 12/26/20
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder Joanne Fluke (Hannah Swensen #4) 1/08/21

❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
When Christmas Comes Debbie Macomber 12/02/20

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name? Wrapped Up in You Carole Matthews (Paul had given Janie a ring.) 12/21/20

❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
Anxious People Fredrik Backman 12/11/20

❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series
Those Christmas Angels Debbie Macomber (Angels Everywhere #5) 12/22/20

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
Sweet Tea at Sunrise Sherryl Woods 1/19/21

❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #). Stealing Home Sherryl Woods (at 33% end if chapter 8 - Maddie’s mother says “What's good for the gander is good for the goose.”) 12/21/20

❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation) How to Walk Away Katherine Center (Margaret is bedridden after a life changing accident.) 12/11/20

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
Peach Cobbler Murder Joanne Fluke 1/09/21

❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
An Almost Perfect Christmas Nina Stibbe (pages 15-16 Nina goes swimming at the municipal pool’s Swim to Santa event.) 12/02/20

❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
Paper Aeroplanes Dawn O'Porter (Renee is given a shell suit for Christmas) 12/14/20

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
Queen Bee Jane Fallon (Pilar is a housemaid and Agnes, Laura, et al are cleaners.) 12/13/20

❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
Writers & Lovers Lily King (page 27 “A cow in the field lumbered beside us . . . “) 12/04/20

❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.
Cherry Cheesecake Murder Joanne Fluke 1/24/21

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
The Chocolate Lovers' Christmas Carole Matthews ( “My boyfriend spins me around in some sort of Strictly Come Dancing twist . . .”) 1/09/21

❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
Key Lime Pie Murder Joanne Fluke 1/21/25

❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation) Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed Lori Gottlieb (Lori has a client who lovely. Lori refers to her as “the queen of cashiers” because she treats people so well, despite her personal problems and how customers can behave. Lori’s son tells her he really likes that “lady”. 12/08/20

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess. Year of Yes Shonda Rhimes (page 14 . . . First Lady; page 79 . . . Prince William) 12/09/20

❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series. Carrot Cake Murder Joanne Fluke 12/23/20

❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)
Saving Grace Jane Green (I forgot I needed to read this for a book group - I had to ‘leap into it’ to get it read. I had tried to listen to the audio but disliked the narration, then forgot about it. Thankfully, I had a paperback copy that I read very quickly. )

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
Candy for Christmas Joanne Fluke (105 pages) 12/05/20

❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
The Thursday Murder Club Richard Osman (“One of the players is an extremely elderly woman smoking a pipe”) 12/25/20

❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.
Cream Puff Murder Joanne Fluke 1/25/21

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
Plum Pudding Murder Joanne Fluke 1/26/21

❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #). Mexican Gothic Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Page 116 - “ . . . beating as loud as a drum, calling for her.”) 12/02/20

❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters) Commonwealth Ann Patchett (Bert Cousins and Beverly) 12/12/20

I'm in!

Singing Holiday Cheer (The Twelve Days of Christmas!)
Duration: 11/29/20 - 2/28/21
Level: 2 (13+ books)
Completed: 35/13+
No page minimum, re-reads are ok, 50+% read after 11/28/20, re-post when finished


On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read a book where a character eats a pear. Der Report der Magd=The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 4* 12/24 - Canned pears for dessert. (p. 65 - quoted from English language edition)
✔ Read a book that has a tree on the cover. The Twelve Days of Christmas by Rick Yuzzi 5* 12/6 (or leaped into)
✔ Read the first book of a series. Christmas on Mistletoe Mountain by Dora Hiers 4* 12/17 - Grace Nest #1

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read the second book of a series. Mróz by Marcin Ciszewski 4* 1/20 - Meteo #2 - lit. transl: Frost (book); series title: Polish short form for meteorology and/or meteorological
✔ Read a book that has a bird on the front. Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon 5* 2/7 or Cajun Fried Felony by Jana Deleon 5* 2/9 (I love both covers)
✔ Read a book where a character has two children. The Tidewater Sisters by Lisa Wingate 5* 12/3 - MC

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read a book that is the third in a series. Dürfen Vegetarier Schmetterlinge im Bauch haben? by Arno Backhaus 3* 12/1 Widersprüchliches zum Lach(denk)en #3 - lit. transl: Are Vegetarians Allowed to Have Butterflies in Their Stomach? (book title) / The Contrariness (or Inconsistencies) To Laugh/Think About (series title)
✔ Read a book set on a farm. Carousel Horse Christmas by Danni Roan 4* 12/15 - set mostly on two farms
(✔) Read a book set in France. Seeing The Love by Sofia Grey 4* 1/29 - the epilogue is set in France (that's as good as I can manage right now)

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read a book where a character calls someone. & Read a book about a holiday. A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle by John Green book 2 in Let it Snow 4.5* 12/2 - a Christmas novella with a lot of phone calls
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
✔ Read a book about a holiday. Cowboys for Christmas by Jan Springer 3* 12/7

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read a book where a character is given a ring. A Silent Pursuit book 3 in High Stakes A Suspense Collection by Lynette Eason 5* 12/1 - Gina
✔ Read a book which has a gold cover. Summer of the Midnight Sun by Tracie Peterson 4* 1/27
✔ Read a book that is the fifth in a series Gator Bait by Jana Deleon 5* 1/24 - Miss Fortune #5

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read a book that is the sixth in a series. Soldiers of Fortune by Jana Deleon 5* 1/25 - Miss Fortune #6
✔ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. Błękitny Zamek=The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery 6* 12/29 - "A land that can produce a goose like that is an admirable land," vowed Barney. "Canada forever!" (p. 92)
✔ Read a book where a character lies around. Vendetta in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/8 - the victim lies on the sidewalk in front of his home

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read a book which is the seventh in the series. Hurricane Force by Jana Deleon 5* 1/26 - Miss Fortune #7
✔ Read a book where a character goes swimming. Golden In Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/11 - MC and her husband (view spoiler)[She sat, pulled off her boots. “You remember how I kept my word on the shuttle to Italy? Banged you like a drum?” (p. 39) (hide spoiler)]
✔ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?) The Jubilee Express by Maureen Johnson book 1 in Let it Snow 4.5* 12/1 - little sister gets the game Mouse Trap

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read a book where a character is a maid. A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong by Cecilia Grant 4* 12/5 - Sarah Perkins is maid to the female MC (or dancing or goose or titleed character)
✔ Read a book which has a cow in it. Snow on the Tulips by Liz Tolsma 3* 12/20
✔ Read a book that is eighth in a series. Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb 4* 1/3 - In Death #8

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read a book where a character goes dancing. Wiatr by Marcin Ciszewski 7* 12/28 lit. transl: Wind - male MC goes to a private Silvester party and dances there with his wife (dancing is a vital part of every traditional Silvester party in Poland)
✔ Read a book which is ninth in a series. Later Gator by Jana Deleon 3* 1/30 - Miss Fortune #9
✔ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". Every Secret Thing by Ann Tatlock 5* 1/17 - MC

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read a book where a character has a title. A Pirate for Christmas by Anna Campbell 5* 12/14 - male MC was an earl
✔ Read a book that is tenth in a series. Hook, Line and Blinker by Jana Deleon 4* 1/31 - Miss Fortune #10
✔ Read a book that you leap into. Brot backen: Brot und Brötchen selber backen – 50 gelingsichere Rezepte für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene by Aléna Ènn 5* 12/22 lit. transl: Baking Bread: Bake Bread and Rolls Yourself - 50 Successful Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Bakers

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count. The Patron Saint of Pigs by Lauren Myracle book 3 in Let it Snow 2* 12/3 - 146 pages
✔ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. Welcome to Christmas, Texas by Katie Graykowski 4* 12/8 - Nell's late father (flashback)
✔ Read a book which is 11th in a series. Change of Fortune by Jana Deleon 5* 2/2 - Miss Fortune #11

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✔ Read a twelfth in a series. Reel of Fortune by Jana Deleon 4* 2/4 - Miss Fortune #12
✔ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/17 - “All the way to twelve—this hair clip with a dozen guys drumming. (pp. 301-302) (view spoiler)[the killer used the text of this song to leave 'gifts' on his victims (hide spoiler)]
✔ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" Ein Himmel voller Bücher=The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson 4* 11/30 (41%) - Billy Silver & Evelyn Weston
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Welcome Melissa and Agnieszka

Lets sing and read our way through the holiday season.
12/1/20-2/28/21

Level 1: 3-12 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.

36/36
TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #). Bossypants by Tina Fey read 12/25/20 Page 252 …common ground. Pork chops, duck, pear crisp…
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover. A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson read 12/20/20
❄️ Read the first book of a series. Prime Suspect by Lynda La Plante read 12/11/20 Prime Suspect #1

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series. The Seal of Solomon by Rick Yancey read 12/5/20 Alfred Kropp #2
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front. The Case for Jamie by Brittany Cavallaro read 12/8/20
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children. Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich read 12/23/20 Mother has both Stephanie and Valerie

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series. The Fix by David Baldacci read 12/15/20 Amos Decker #3
❄️ Read a book set on a farm. The Puppy Diaries: Raising a Dog Named Scout by Jill Abramson read 12/23/20 The Connecticut property is a farm
❄️ Read a book set in France. Love and Louis XIV: The Women in the Life of the Sun King by Antonia Fraser read 12/27/20 Louis XIV was the King of France

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone. The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans read 12/6/20 Annie calls Tom to ask him to come to New York and look at her daughter's horse
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series. The Fallen by David Baldacci read 12/16/20 Amos Decker #4
❄️ Read a book about a holiday. The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale by Philip Van Doren Stern read 12/5/20

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name? The Thirteenth Skull by Rick Yancey read 12/13/20 Alfred gave Mr Needlemier the ring that was the Grand Seal to hide.
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover. Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts read 12/18/20
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series Redemption by David Baldacci read 12/18/20 Amos Decker #5

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series. Walk the Wire by David Baldacci read 12/19/20 Amos Decker #6
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #). The Last of August by Brittany Cavallaro read 12/8/20 Page 11 …I said through a mouthful of goose down…
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation) The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis read 12/11/20 Beth hordes the green pills and then takes them together to basically go into a trance or sleep deeply to pass time at the orphanage

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series. The Grilling Season by Diane Mott Davidson read 1/6/21 A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery #7
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who) Edward II: The Unconventional King by Kathryn Warner read 12/23/20 Page 124 "… eighteen - year-old Edward… while they were swimming in the Thames…"
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts read 12/13/20 Sybil gave Seth a lot of artist supplies for his birthday

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name) The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix read 12/20/20 Felicity is the maid that disappears
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it. Daughter of a Thousand Years by Amalia Carosella read 12/10/20 The natives of Finland were frightened away from the settlement by the bull and the cow lowing and charging them.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series. Prime Cut by Diane Mott Davidson read 1/7/21 A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery #8

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing. Music & Silence by Rose Tremain read 12/7/20 Page 8 …a vast quantity of wine and dancing until …
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series. Tough Cookie by Diane Mott Davidson read 1/10/21 Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery #9
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation) Queen's Shadow by E.K. Johnston read 12/30/20 Padmé Naberrie, "Queen Amidala" of Naboo was a wonderful lady who tried to help people of the republic

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess. Fairest of All by Serena Valentino read 12/6/20 The Queen
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series. Sticks & Scones by Diane Mott Davidson read 1/11/21 Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery #10
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.) A Question of Holmes by Brittany Cavallaro read 12/8/20 I read the last 3 books of the series in a single day I loved it...

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count. The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey read 12/2/20 421 pages
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who) From Whitechapel: A Novel of Jack the Ripper by Melanie Clegg read 12/11/20 Men outside the pubs in Whitechapel...Loc 4383 "Men, grimy, surly and smoking pipes…"
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series. Chopping Spree by Diane Mott Davidson read 1/11/21 Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery #11

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series. Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich read 12/1/20 Stephanie Plum #12
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #). Rising Tides by Nora Roberts read 12/12/20 Page 19 …had made a home. The rain drummed…
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters) Sea Swept by Nora Roberts read 12/6/20 Cam and Anna

Welcome Carolyn

Singing Holiday Cheer

Dec. 1, 2020-Mar. 1, 2021

Level 2: 13+ books

14 out of 13+

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
P Is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet Stan Steiner 12-6-20 (in yellow field on right)
❄️ Read the first book of a series.

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
The Secret to Hummingbird Cake Celeste Fletcher McHale 12-8-20
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
Cholas in Bowlers: Journey to Bolivia Jane Mundy 12-16-20 (She has two grown sons.)

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
❄️ Read a book set in France.
Tiptop Cat C. Roger Mader 12-29-20 (Set in Paris, France)

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Patron Saints of Nothing Randy Ribay 12-6-20 (He calls his sister p. 14)
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
One Little, Two Little, Three Little Pilgrims B.G. Hennessy 12-19-20 (Thanksgiving)

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow: My Life as a Country Vet Jan Pol 12-14-20 (page 103: "He was raising this goose for his 4-H project.")
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)
Sit Deborah Ellis 12-6-20 (In story: The Freedom Chair, in juvie)

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
Dog Years: Faithful Friends, Then & Now Amanda Jones 12-19-20 (Page 80, Rudy goes swimming in the North Woods.)
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
The Secrets We Kept Lara Prescott 12-?-20 (John Foster Dulles gives the woman a fur.)

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
The World's Poorest President Speaks Out Yoshimi Kusaba 12-18-20
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing
❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)


On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
The BFG Roald Dahl 12-16-20 (the Queen of England)
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)
Rain Anders Holmer 12-29-20 (I loved the front cover & so was motivated to read it!)

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping
❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
El violín de Ada (Ada's Violin): La historia de la Orquesta de Instrumentos Reciclados del Paraguay Susan Hood 12-29-20 (page 17: " El Senor Gomez encontro un tambor"= "Mr. Gomez found a drum."
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)

Singing Holiday Cheer
Duration: 12/01/2020 - 02/28/2020

Goal: 14/36
Level 2: 13 or more books.

TASKS

❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).

❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin – 12/06/2020


❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Infinite Sacrifice by L.E. Waters – 12/22/2020 - Infinite Series #1

❄️ Read the second book of a series.
Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine – 12/14/2020 - The Great Library #2

❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.

❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
The Start of Me and You - Emery Lord - 01/28/21 - Paige's and Cameron's parents

❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
Ash and Quill by Rachel Caine – 12/16/2020 - The Great Library #3

❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
❄️ Read a book set in France.

❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson – 12/08/2020 - I dial the phone on the receptionist’s desk. Jennifer’s cell goes straight to voice mail. (Kindle Locations 2635-2636)

❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Moseh's Staff by A.W. Exley – 12/31/2020 - Artifact Hunters #4

❄️ Read a book about a holiday.

❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
Sword and Pen - Rachel Caine - 01/24/21 - Morgan Hault

❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.

❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich – 12/04/2020 - They paid for the last tickets, on the Galloping Goose. (Kindle Locations 875-876).

❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
Once & Future by A.R. Capetta & Cory McCarthy – 12/10/2020 - Merlin kept swimming at a hard pace even though his stabbed leg sent out rays of pain. (Kindle Location 3900)

❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
Paniha's Taniwha by A.W. Exley – 12/29/2020 - “What do you plan to do with me?” Loki asked. She ran a hand through his hair and then stroked the side of his face. “You are my wedding gift to Hone (Kindle Locations 2021-2022)

❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.

❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
Gyilkosság az Orient expresszen - Agatha Christie - 01/20/21 - Hercule Poirot #10

❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis by Christiana Figueres & Tom Rivett-Carnac – 12/01/2020 - 219 pages

❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).

❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
In a Field of Blue by Gemma Liviero – 12/28/2020 - Mariette and Rudy

Lets sing and read our way through the holiday season.
Duration is 3 months from your starting date.

Level 2: 13 or more books.

COMPLETED!

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
After the End by Clare Mackintosh 1/2/2021

❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Flipped for Murder by Maddie Day 1/22/20201

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
A Drunkard's Path by Clare O'Donoghue 12/20/2020
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
by Lillian Li 12/7/2020

❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
Out of the Deep I Cry by Julia Spencer Fleming >b>12/12/2020
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
A Yorkshire Christmas by Kate Hewitt 12/23/2020
❄️ Read a book set in France.
The Winemaker's Wife by Kristin Harmel 12/2/2020

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James 12/23/2020
This book is partially set in 1982. When Viv disappears, the police pull her phone records and learn she called everyone: the mothers of the serial killer, the employer of the serial killer, the high school of the believed next victim. Ma Bell was her best friend.
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren 12/16/2020
Lucy inherits (is given) a ring by her Grandma Agnes.
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series
Sleigh Bells in Valentine Valley by Emma Cane 12/31/2020

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)
In for a Penny by Kelsey Browning 1/18/2021 Lillian Summer Fairview is incarcerated for Social Security fraud. (She didn't do it.)

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
Turkey Day Murder by Leslie Meier 12/11/2020
Lucy Stone #7
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman 12/16/2020
Erin and Mark go snorkeling and scuba diving, which are forms of swimming.
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
Snow Angels by Nadine Dorries12/28/2020 Nelly and Elsie
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Plantation Shudders by Ellen Byrum 12/29/2020
Maggie and Bo dance to zydego.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
A Gathering of Secrets by Linda Castillo 12/21/2020
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.
Death of a Neighborhood Witch by Laura Levine 1/13/2021

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand 1/11/2021 Mitzi and Kelly

Singing Holiday Cheer
Duration: December 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Level 1: 3-12 books
Completed 10

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
by Kate Lansing (2.6.21)
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Bait and Witch by Angela M. Sanders (12.31.20)

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan Alaskan Diner Mystery #2 (12.25.20)
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
Murder Past Due by Miranda James Charlie has two children, Laura and Sean (1.17.21)

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han To All the Boys I've Loved Before # 3 (2.22.21)
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
❄️ Read a book set in France.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss (1.4.21)

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series
Pawsitively Betrayed by Melissa Erin Jackson Witch of Edgehill #5 (1.13.21)

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens Minnie and Quinn swim laps several scenes at a local outdoor swimming pond. It becomes their weekly ritual to meet up, swim, then grab breakfast together from a nearby foodtruck (1.7.21)
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
Christmas Cow Bells by Mollie Cox Bryan (12.27.20)
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams the two main characters dance together 3 times: dance class, a gala, and a wedding. Each are a pivotal part of the storyline and so sweet. (12.4.20)
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)

Welcome Helen, Ferenc, Anne and Kimberly.

Level 1: 3-12 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.

TASKS
7/13+

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
✓❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
Between Wild and Ruin by Jennifer G. Edelson 12/2
✓❄️ Read the first book of a series.
A Ghost for Christmas by J.D. Winters 12/20 - Destiny Bay Cozy #1

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
✓❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
AWWS by Gregory Maguire 12/18
✓❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
Christmas Spirit by Morgana Best 12/23

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✓❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
Santa Claws Calamity by Addison Moore & Bellamy Bloom 12/6 - Country Cottage Mysteries #3
✓❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey 12/21
❄️ Read a book set in France.


On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
✓❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
Christmas and Other Things I Hate by Elizabeth McGivern 12/14

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✓❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
Princess of Midnight by Lucy Tempest 12/12 - Fairytales of Folkshore #6
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)


On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
✓❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
Once Upon a Duke by Erica Ridley 12/13 - MC is the Duke of Silkridge
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
✓❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love"
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson 12/4 (MC Cussy and Jackson Lovett)

Welcome Celia

Singing Holiday Cheer
December 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021

Level 1: 3-12 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.

20/13+ Tasks Completed

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Operation Mistletoe by Elizabeth Maddrey (12/20/20) - Operation Romance

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
It's a Wonderful Date by Sophia Summers (6/7/20) - Love for the Holidays
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
One Winter Night by Heather Tullis (12/8/20)

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
Her Christmas Detective by Laura Ann (12/17/20) - The Gingerbread Inn
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
❄️ Read a book set in France.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Totally Scrooged by Carly Morgan (12/13/20)
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
The Christmas Groom by Taylor Hart (12/12/20) - Bachelor Billionaire Romances
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
Her Christmas Baker by Laura Ann (12/15/20)

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
Her Cowboy Billionaire Boss by Liz Isaacson (12/6/20) - Meg
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series
The Widow by Laura Beers (12/3/20) - Ladies of Miss Bell's Finishing School

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
The Headmistress by Elizabeth Johns (12/4/20) - Ladies of Miss Bell's Finishing School
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
Silver Bells Collection by Lucinda Brant, et. al. (12/9/20)
"What a silly GOOSE you are..." (pg 173)
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
Daring Dreamer by Kirsten Osbourne (12/9/20) - Quinn Valley Ranch
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
Oh, Come On, Be Faithful by Cami Checketts (12/2/20) - Matt, Mik, Brock, Kyler
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
Hot Cocoa Wars by Christene Houston (12/26/20) - charm bracelet

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
A Christmas Promise by Joanna Barker, et. al. (12/30/20) - Meg
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Promise of Love by Tamie Dearen (12/1/20)
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)
A Christmas Courting by Jennifer Moore, et. al. (12/25/20)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
Mistletoe Mayhem by Jo Noelle (12/11/20)
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
The Fake Fiancé Warrior by Daniel Banner (12/23/20) - 176 pages
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
Henry's Holiday Charade by Danielle Thorne (12/6/20) - Amanda & Henry

Welcome Shash

Singing Holiday Cheer
Duration: 12/2020 to 02/2021
Level 1: 3-12 books

*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
North of Need by Laura Kaye ~ 12/01/2020

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward ~ 12/08/2020

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
An Unexpected Attraction by Delaney Diamond ~ 12/21/2020

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
The Nearness of You by Iris Morland ~ 12/04/2020

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series
Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr ~ 12/10/2020

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
Kinked by Thea Harrison ~ 12/02/2020

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
Night's Honor by Thea Harrison ~ 12/30/2020

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.
Midnight's Kiss by Thea Harrison ~ 01/18/2021

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)
The Heart of an Earl by K.J. Jackson ~ Lady Julianna ~ 01/24/2021

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
Seduced by the Stranger by Allison Gatta ~ Prince Antone ~ 02/01/2021

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
Hard Pass by Sara Ney ~ 218 pgs ~ 12/03/2020

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
Lacybourne Manor by Kristen Ashley ~ Colin & Sybil; Royce & Beatrice ~ 12/31/2020


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Welcome Shan

Singing Holiday Cheer

Level 2: 8/13+

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
❄️ Read the first book of a series.

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series. Murder Hooks a Mermaid Christy Fifield 12/25/20
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front. Donna Andrews 12/5/20
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children. Wagging through the Snow Laurien Berenson 12/14/20. Melanie has 2 sons, Davey and Kevin

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
❄️ Read a book set in France.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Sweet Pepper Hero J.J. Cook 1/7/21
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series. Murder of a Pink Elephant Denise Swanson 12/13/20
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #). The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie Alan Bradley 1/11/21. I had seen him tuck into many a fat Christmas goose... p.19
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series. Murder of a Smart Cookie Denise Swanson 1/1/21
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who). Have a Deadly New Year Lynn Cahoon 1/9/21. Cliff and Bailey
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?). Lethal Letters Ellery Adams 12/23/20. (view spoiler)[.Charles Wade gives Olivia a comb to wear in her hair for her wedding (hide spoiler)]

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it. The Crippled Lamb Max Lucado 12/23/20 Abigail
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing. Felix Ever After Kacen Callender 12/26/20. Felix and Ezra p. 249
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess. The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals Aaron Mahnke 12/28/20. Countess Elizabeth Bathory
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series. A Caribbean Mystery Agatha Christie 1/5/21
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.) A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L'Engle 12/9/20

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who). Sparkling Cyanide Agatha Christie 1/1/21. Col. Race
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series. A Little Yuletide Murder Jessica Fletcher 1/15/21

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #). Nashville Noir Jessica Fletcher 1/14/20. ... a fellow sitting on a cajon, a boxlike drum... p. 275
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)

Welcome Kellene

Duration is 3 months from your starting date.

Level 1: 3-12 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
❄️ Read the first book of a series.

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
❄️ Read a book set in France.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)

Welcome Jess.

Singing Holiday Cheer
Duration: Dec 1, 2020 - Feb 28, 2021
Progress: 12/12

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the first book of a series. - Cal Leandros #1
Nightlife by Rob Thurman 12/18/20

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series. - Cal Leandros #2
Moonshine by Rob Thurman 12/27/20

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series. - The 5th Wave, #3
The Last Star by Rick Yancey 12/7/20

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series. - The Veil, #4
Drowning In The Dark by Pippa DaCosta 12/8/20

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. - Sadie
Happily Letter After by Vi Keeland 12/19/20

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series. - Paranormal Dating Agency, #6
The Alion King by Milly Taiden 12/9/20

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. - Flowers. Lots and lots of flowers
The Real Thing by Melissa Foster 12/12/20

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. - Greta
Royally Bad by Nora Flite 12/30/20

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series. - Vampire for Hire, #9
Vampire Sun by J.R. Rain 12/3/20

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series. - Vampire for Hire, #10
Moon Dragon by J.R. Rain 12/5/20

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count. - 301 Pages
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 12/10/20

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" - Eirik & Drew
Bound To Her Bear by Harmony Raines 12/3/20

Welcome Sunshine

Finished

Singing Holiday Cheer
Dec. 1, 2020-Mar. 1, 2021
15 books
Level 2: 13 or more books.

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
Linnea West 12/2/20
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Mushing Is Murder Patti Benning 12/12/20 (book 1 of Cozy Mystery Tails of Alaska, spelled tails due to involving sled dogs) ;)

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
2nd of Clambake Cozy series-Clamshells and Murder Summer Prescott 12/1/20
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
Horse farm-A Silver Christmas J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 12/15/20
❄️ Read a book set in France.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Isabel called her friends all the time-Meet Isabel Puddles M.V. Byrne 12/4/20
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Killer Bouquets & Chardonnay Mel McCoy 12/8/20
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.
Christmas Corpse Mona Marple 12/10/20

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
(view spoiler)[Robbie got her engagement ring from Abe (hide spoiler)] Candy Slain Murder Maddie Day 12/9/20
❄️ Read a book which has a gold cover.
❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)
Ali's boyfriend-A Killer Cupcake Fiona Grace 12/6/20

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
Ellie's grandma gave her the pizzeria-Pall Bearers and Pepperoni Patti Benning 12/10/20

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
Victory is the new B&B maid-Wine Tastings Are Murder Libby Klein 12/14/20
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing
❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)
When the Carny Comes to Town Elaine Orr 12/7/20 (Aunt Madge)

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)
I love this series and always leap right in-Christmas Cozy Kathi Daley 12/16/20

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping
❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
164 pages-Junkyard Man Libby Howard 12/11/20
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)
Noelle and Hunter Murder to the Max Tegan Maher 12/3/20

Congrats Tari

Genevieve wrote: "Congrats Tari"

Thanks, Genevieve!

F I N I S H E D

Lets sing and read our way through the holiday season.
Duration: 28.11.2020-27.02.2021

Level 2: 13 or more books

Read: 13/13

TASKS

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character eats a pear. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book that has a tree on the cover.
❄️ Read the first book of a series.
Ful - Scott Westerfeld - 29.11.2020
Uglies #1

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read the second book of a series.
Aika taistelun ja tähtivalon - Laini Taylor - 05.12.2020
Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2
❄️ Read a book that has a bird on the front.
The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic - Leigh Bardugo - 30.11.2020

❄️ Read a book where a character has two children.
Eleanorille kuuluu ihan hyvää - Gail Honeyman - 06.12.2020

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series.
❄️ Read a book set on a farm.
❄️ Read a book set in France.
Tulenpunainen kabaree - Milja Kaunisto - 14.12.2020

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Niin käy vain elokuvissa - Holly Bourne - 13.12.2020
❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
❄️ Read a book about a holiday.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name?
Syntymälahja - Kristin Cashore - 21.12.2020
Po & Katsa
❄️Read a book which has a gold cover.
King of Scars - Leigh Bardugo - 12.12.2020

❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
❄️ Read a book that has the word goose in its text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
Kukkia Algernonille - Daniel Keyes - 17.12.2020
"I’m going to goose her if she wiggles her fanny at me again.”
❄️ Read a book where a character lies around. (Your interpretation)
Sea Witch - Sarah Henning - 13.12.2020

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (What is it?)
Nocturna - Maya Motayne - 30.11.2020
An invisible cloak

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character is a maid. (Give a name)
❄️ Read a book which has a cow in it.
❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which a character is a real "lady". (Your interpretation)
Neljän merkki - Arthur Conan Doyle - 14.12.2020

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. Example lord, lady, duke, duchess.
❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
❄️Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl - Stacy McAnulty - 14.12.2020

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count.
❄️ Read a book that someone smokes a pipe. (Tell us who)
❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.
❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (Give a partial sentence/page/loc #).
❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Who are the two characters)

Congrats Johanna.

Completed!

Singing Holiday Cheer

Completed 20/20

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read the first book of a series
The Dragon's Treasure by S.E. Smith - 30/11/2020

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read the second book of a series
Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh - 07/12/2020

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book that is the third in a series
Heart of the Cat by S.E. Smith - 29/11/2020

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book where a character calls someone.
Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning - 29/11/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh - 09/12/2020

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book where a character is given a ring. What is their name? (Jessica)

Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning - 30/11/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book that is the fifth in a series

Double Time by Olivia Cunning - 03/12/2020

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book that is the sixth in a series.

Sinners at the Altar by Olivia Cunning - 05/12/2020

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book which is the seventh in the series

Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh - 14/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book where a character gets a gift. (Diamond necklace & bracelet)

Wicked Beat by Olivia Cunning - 02/12/2020

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book that is eighth in a series

Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh - 15/12/2020

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book which is ninth in a series.

Archangel's Heart by Nalini Singh - 17/12/2020

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book where a character has a title. (Princess)
Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh - 10/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.

Archangel's Viper by Nalini Singh - 18/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book that you leap into. (Your interpretation.)

Seduced in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan - 14/12/2020

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a book that has a 1 in the page count (312 pgs)

Guarding Gwen by Cynthia Eden - 06/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book which is 11th in a series.

Brighter Than the Sun by Maya Banks - 02/12/2020

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Twelve Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a-Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

✔️❄️ Read a twelfth in a series.

Archangel's War by Nalini Singh - 22/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book which has the word drum in the text. (p.32)
“You gonna hide out by the drum kit again tonight?”

Hot Ticket by Olivia Cunning - 01/12/2020

✔️❄️ Read a book in which a character has a "true love" (Piper & Eric)

Protecting Piper by Cynthia Eden - 04/12/2020

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Challenge Rules

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