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TASKS

1.Helen Maxine Reddy was born in Melbourne Victoria on October 25th 1941. She was born into a show-business family. Her parents ,were actress, singer, and dancer Stella Campbell (née Lamond) and Maxwell David "Max" Reddy, a writer, producer, and actor.

- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
- Read a book set in Australia.
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.

2 At age four, Reddy joined her parents on the Australian vaudeville circuit, singing and dancing; she recalled: "It was instilled in me: 'You will be a star'. So between the ages of 12 and 17, I got rebellious and decided this was not for me. I was going to be a housewife and mother." At age 12, due to her parents' constant touring nationwide and their arguing, Reddy went to live with her paternal aunt, Helen "Nell" Reddy, "... who was her role model," and as her aunt, "she gave her niece stability, a sense of morality, and strength" for her future career as a singer who motivated women.

- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
- Read a book where a character is a role model.


3. The younger Helen's teenaged rebellion in favor of domesticity manifested as marriage to Kenneth Claude at the age 20 as a way to defy her parents. The couple separated not long after the birth of their daughter, Traci. and to support herself as a single mother to daughter Traci, she resumed her performing career, concentrating on singing, since health problems precluded dancing (she had a kidney removed at 17). Helen sang on radio and television, eventually winning a talent contest on the Australian pop music TV show Bandstand, the prize was a trip to New York City to cut a single for Mercury Records

- Read a book where a character defies another.
- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.

4. . After arriving in New York in 1966, she was informed by Mercury that her prize was only the chance to "audition" for the label and that her audition, which was deemed unsuccessful. Despite having only US$200 and a return ticket to Australia, she decided to remain in the United States with 3-year-old Traci and pursue a singing career. Her lack of a work permit made it difficult to obtain singing jobs, and she was forced to make trips to Canada, which did not require work permits for citizens of Commonwealth countries. In 1968, Martin St James, an Australian stage hypnotist threw Reddy a party with an admission price of $5 to enable Reddy – then down to her last $12 to pay her rent. At this party, Reddy met her future manager and husband, Jeff Wald and they were married three days later.

- Read a book set in New York.
- Read a book where a character is broke.
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.

5. Wald lost his job and Reddy supported them for several months before they left New York City for Chicago and Wald landed a job as talent coordinator at Mister Kelly's. In Chicago, Reddy gained a reputation singing in local lounges, and in 1968, she landed a deal with Fontana Records. Her first single, "One Way Ticket", was not an American hit, but it did peak at number 83 in her native Australia. Within a year, Reddy and family moved to Los Angeles, where Wald was hired at Capitol Records. Reddy became frustrated as Wald found success managing other acts without making any evident effort to promote her.

- Read a book set in Chicago
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).

6 After 18 months of career inactivity, Reddy gave Wald an ultimatum: "he [must] either revitalize her career or get out. Five months of phone calls to Capitol Records executive Artie Mogull finally paid off; Mogull agreed to let Helen cut one single if Jeff promised not to call for a month. She did "I Believe in Music" backed with "I Don't Know How to Love Him". The A-side fell flat, but then some Canadian DJs flipped the record over and it became a hit – number 13 in June 1971 – and Helen Reddy was on her way.

- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1972. The song was co-written by Reddy with Ray Burton. "I Am Woman" earned Reddy a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance which made Reddy the first Australian singer to top the U.S. charts. Over the next five years following her first success, Reddy had more than a dozen U.S. top-40 hits, including two more number-one hits.

- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
- Read a book about a pop singer.
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows and variety programs of the 1970s and early 1980s, Her film career included a starring role in Walt Disney's Pete's Dragon, and the role of a nun in Airport 1975. Despite her late 1970s decline on the music charts, Reddy still had sufficient star power in 1979 to host The Helen Reddy Special, broadcast that May on ABC-TV. In the mid-1980s, Reddy embarked on a new career in the theatre where she mostly worked in musicals.

- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

9. By 2 January 1981, Reddy and Wald had separated and then divorced. They agreed to shared custody of their son Jordan, but later became embroiled in a court battle after both filed for sole custody. Her son later changed his surname to Sommers and became her assistant. In June 1983, she married Milton Ruth, a drummer in her band; the couple divorced in 1995.

- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.

10. On 23 July 1974, Reddy received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the music industry, located at 1750 Vine Street. Reddy was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer – Female. Reddy died on 29 September 2020 in Los Angeles, aged 78. She suffered from Addison’s disease and dementia in her later years. No cause was given.

- Read a book published in 2020.
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.

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A Tribute To Helen Reddy
Duration: January 26 -February 25, 2021
Read: 11

TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
- Read a book set in Australia.
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.

2. At age four,
- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
Fatal Invasion Marie Force 2/6/21

- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Troubles in Paradise Elin Hilderbrand 1/31/21


3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a character defies another.
A Peakview Christmas Jill Haymaker 2/17/21

- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
Prayers for Rain Dennis Lehane 1/29/21 (Kenzie & Gennaro #5)


4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
Write Me Home Crystal Walton 2/2/21

- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.
Kiss Me, Kate Mari Carr 1/26/21

5. Wald lost his job
- Read a book set in Chicago.
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).

6 After 18 months of career inactivity,
- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
The Winter Lodge J.L. Jarvis 2/3/21

- Read a book that you consider a "hit".
The Last Sister Kendra Elliot 2/23/21

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
First Thing I See Vi Keeland 2/1/21

- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Lucky Kisses Addison Moore 2/18/21 p 8 That’s the one thing I do appreciate about the Black Bear—live music.

9. By 2 January 1981,
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020.
Thick as Thieves Sandra Brown 2/10/21
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.

A Tribute to Helen Reddy
Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, 2021
Books: 20


TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
Helen Nelson-Death Comes to Town K.J. Emrick 2/3/21
- Read a book set in Australia.
Death in Room 7 K.J. Emrick 2/1/21
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.
Max is an actor and producer-Sinister Sprinkles Jessica Beck 2/12/21

2. At age four,
- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
Krissy-Death by Pumpkin Spice Alex Erickson 2/15/21
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Alice to baby Theo-Murder Paints a Picture Thea Cambert 2/6/21
- Read a book where a character is a role model.
Cranberry Candies and Crime Patti Benning 2/16/21

3. The younger Helens
- Read a book where a character defies another.
Nearly Dead in Iowa Wendy Byrne 2/10/21
- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
Celeste has Bren-Ink and Shadows Ellery Adams 2/4/21
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
- Read a book where a character is broke.
Jane-True Confections Ruth Hartzler 2/11/21
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.
SC-Unbaked Croakies Sam Cheever 2/13/21

5. Wald lost his job
- Read a book set in Chicago.
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
The Peachtree Festival-Murder Is the Pits J.A. Whiting and Amanda Diamond 2/4/21
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).
Whitney got tickets to a concert-Murder with a View Diane Kelly 2/11/21

6 After 18 months of career inactivity,
- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
The Garden Plot Thickens Linnea West 2/2/21 (Plumeria called Officer Rachel a lot)
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).
Charlie Cook-Sweet Deceit J.A. Whiting 2/12/21

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
Who Murdered Mr. Malone? Hope Callaghan 2/5/21 (Gloria)
- Read a book about a pop singer.
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".
A Glimmer of Death Valerie Wilson Wesley 2/9/21

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
Don't Taco 'Bout Murder Mona Marple 2/16/21
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
Lucy picked up Edna at the airport-Irish Parade Murder Leslie Meier 2/6/21
- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

9. By 2 January 1981,
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
Key Lime Die Summer Prescott 2/14/21
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020.
Dead in the Doorway Diane Kelly 2/10/21
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
Ropes, Riddles and Robberies Tonya Kappes 2/13/21
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.
Ernestine-Bomb Pop Threat Christy Barritt 2/7/21

Welcome JoAnne and Tari.

Duration is 1 month from start date. Each task can be done as many times as you like. A participation badge will be rewarded.
Feb 1 - Feb 28
TASKS

1.- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.
This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today by Chrissy Metz 2/21/2021

2 - Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke 2/13/2021

3. - Read a book where a character has a daughter.
Secrets and Pies by Jenny Kales 02/26/2021

7.- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
Corned Beef and Casualties by Lynn Cahoon 2/5/2021
A Masquerade of Muertos by Patrice Greenwood 2/10/21
Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney
Matrimony, Money and Murder by Cindy Bell 2/6/21
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".
Nine Lights Over Edinburgh by Harper Fox 2/21/2021
Twelve Seconds by Meg Perry 2/14/2021
8. - Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
I Heard Him Exclaim by Z.A. Maxfield 2/25/2021

10. - Read a book by an author you think is a star.
Wild Wild Death by Casey Daniels 2/27/2021
Mistletoe at Midnight by L.B. Gregg 2/16/2021
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.
Money Can Be Deadly by Cindy Bell 2/15/2021

Genevieve wrote: "Welcome JoAnne and Tari."

Thanks, Genevieve!

A Tribute To Helen Reddy
Duration: January 26 -February 25, 2021
Read: 10
FINISHED

TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions- Snailogy-Snailords 2/4

3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY- What Girls Are Made Of-Elana K. Arnold 2/5

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS- The Red Book-Rangddo 2/6

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman- Before I Let Go-Marieke Nijkamp 2/5
- Read a book that you consider a "hit"- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer-Mark Twain 2/5

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere- The Haunting of Brynn Wilder-Wendy Webb 1/26

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020- The Traitor: Wolf Girl 4 1/27
I Miss my Friends: An Illustrated Poem-Dawn Lanuza 2/7

- Read a book by an author you think is a star- Frankenstein-Junji Ito 1/26
Shine your Icy Crown-Amanda Lovelace 2/11

Welcome Grace.

A Tribute To Helen Reddy
Duration: January 26 -February 25, 2021

TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
- Read a book set in Australia.
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.
Close-up on Murder Jessica Fletcher 2/18/21. Vera Stockdale is an actress

2. At age four,
- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Killing Thyme Leslie Budewitz 2/18/21. Pepper Reece
- Read a book where a character is a role model.


3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a character defies another.
- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
Mardi Gras Murder Ellen Byron 2/7/21. Maggie is Tug and Ninette's daughter
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.
The Stolen Letter Paige Shelton 2/10/21. Delaney Nichols

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
Design For Murder Jessica Fletcher 2/4/21
- Read a book where a character is broke.
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks Suzanne Slade 1/28/21
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.

5. Wald lost his job
- Read a book set in Chicago.
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).

6 After 18 months of career inactivity,
- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
Lord of the Pies. Nell Hampton 2/10/21. Carrie Ann Cole
- Read a book about a pop singer.
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
A Cajun Christmas Killing Ellen Byron 1/30/21. Steve Harmon is a guest at the Crozat B&B
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
Manhattans & Murder Jessica Fletcher 2/13/21 Jessica Fletcher p. 145
- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Christmas Cow Bells Mollie Cox Bryan 2/14/21. "She walked over to the stereo and slid a Dolly Parton Christmas CD in." p.54

9. By 2 January 1981,
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020.
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.
Gin & Daggers Jessica Fletcher 2/3/21. Marjorie Ainsworth

2/1 to 2/28/21
Read 17 books DONE!

TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride 2/6/21 4stars (Helen; one of the author's sisters)
- Read a book set in Australia.
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.
Death in Tranquility (The Bartender's Guide to Murder #1) by Sharon Linnea 2/9/21 4stars (actor - Fenton and Sally)

2. At age four,
- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
A Lady's Formula for Love (The Secret Scientists of London #1) by Elizabeth Everett 2/15/21 4stars (Violet and the other women who are in the secret scientists club especially sinc ethe story is told in the mid 1800's)
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Mending Hearts (Tompkins Mill #2) by Janice Kay Johnson 2/13/21 4stars (Miriam to Abby and also her sister Rose's children)
- Read a book where a character is a role model.
An Unexpected Amish Proposal (Surprised by Love #1) by Rachel J. Good 2/27/21 4.5stars (Gideon and Fern)

3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a character defies another.
Her Every Move by Kelly Irvin 2/7/21 4stars (Jackie and her friend Bella, a news reporter, don't always follow law enforcement directives)
- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
A Mother's Promise by K.D. Alden 2/21/21 5stars (Sheila; Ruth Ann, Glory and Annabel all have daughters)
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
- Read a book where a character is broke.
The London Monster by Donna Scott 2/24/21 4stars (Maeve - prostitute; Bertie's family)
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.
Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 2/2/21 4stars (S Y)

5. Wald lost his job
- Read a book set in Chicago.
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
My Best Friend's Daddy (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers 2/2/21 3.5stars (Holly a new up and coming band as band manager)
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).
She Was at Risk (Zachary Goldman Mysteries #10) by P.D. Workman 2/19/21 3stars (plane tickets Vermont to Minnesota)

6 After 18 months of career inactivity,
- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).
To the Dark (Simon Westow #3) by Chris Nickson 2/26/21 4stars (Jane and Martha due to childhoods)

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
The Vineyard at Painted Moon by Susan Mallery 2/11/21 4.5stars (Mackenzie)
- Read a book about a pop singer.
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
Turning Home (Tompkins Mill #1) by Janice Kay Johnson 2/12/21 4stars (Julia stays with her brother Nick when she visits him in a small town in MO)
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
When a Wolf Howls (Northwest Maine Academy #1) by Fiona McGier 2/17/21 4stars (Saoirse multiple times and others)
- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

9. By 2 January 1981,
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020.
The Billionaire's Brother (Broke Billionaires Club #2) by Ann Omasta 2/28/21 3stars
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.
Hate to Love You: Strong Brothers Book 4 (Strong Brothers #4) by Ajme Williams 2/4/21 4stars (Margaret Strong - head of the family business ready to retire)

Welcome Kellene and JoAnne

A Tribute To Helen Reddy - COMPLETED
Duration: January 28 -February 28
Read: 10/10

1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
Helen in Love frankie - Jacqueline Wilson - 11.02.21

2. At age four,
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Aunt Sophie in The pear affair - Judith Eagle 07.02.21

3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a character defies another.
Children of winter - Berlie Doherty - 14.02.21
Love FrankieThe Pear AffairChildren of Winter

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
The kill room - Jeffrey Denver - 27.02.21

5. Wald lost his job
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
The perfect wife Jp Delaney 12.02.21 – promotes her art

6 After 18 months of career inactivity.
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love.
Where the crawdads sing Delia owens 07.02.21
The Kill RoomThe Perfect WifeWhere the Crawdads Sing
7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
The husbands secret Liane moriarty 15.02.21

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character listens to music.
Don’t stop believin’ Olivia newton-john 20.03.21

9. By 2 January 1981,
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
- Best day ever Kaira rouda 23.03.21
10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020.
Three hours Rosamund lupton 03.02.21 – pub 09.01.20

The Husband's SecretDon't Stop Believin'Don't Stop Believin'Best Day EverThree Hours

A Tribute To Helen Reddy
Duration: February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021

Completed: 16

TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones - Completed: 2/22/2021 (Stella)
- Read a book set in Australia.
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.

2. At age four,
- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke - Completed: 2/9/2021
- Read a book where a character is a role model.

3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a character defies another.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - Completed: 2/12/2021
- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi - Completed: 2/5/2021
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory - Completed: 2/8/2021
What Was She Thinking? Notes on a Scandal by Zoë Heller - Completed: 2/16/2021
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
- Read a book where a character is broke.
Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner - Completed: 2/9/2021
The Life of the Mind by Christine Smallwood - Completed: 2/17/2021
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.
City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare - Completed: 2/7/2021
Out of the Silence: After the Crash by Eduardo Strauch Urioste - Completed: 2/25/2021

5. Wald lost his job
- Read a book set in Chicago.
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).

6 After 18 months of career inactivity,
- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
From This Moment by Kim Vogel Sawyer - Completed: 2/7/2021 (Lori calls Jase a lot)
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).
Murder Simply Brewed by Vannetta Chapman - Completed: 2/11/2021

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
Murder Tightly Knit by Vannetta Chapman - Completed: 2/17/2021
- Read a book about a pop singer.
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
Murder Freshly Baked by Vannetta Chapman - Completed: 2/19/2021
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

9. By 2 January 1981,
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020.
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende - Completed: 2/16/2021
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.

Welcome DenXXX and Lex

A Tribute to Helen Reddy
Duration: 2/1/2021 - 2/28/2021

TASKS: 9/30

- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
- Read a book set in Australia.

- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions. - Hasnyálmirigynapló - Péter Esterházy - 02/10/21 - Writer

- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
- Read a book where a character is a role model.

- Read a book where a character defies another. - The Test - Sylvain Neuvel - 02/01/21 - Idir defies the terrorist.

- Read a book where a character has a daughter. - The Unburied Dead - Douglas Lindsay - 02/03/21 - Thomas Hutton

- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.

- Read a book set in New York. - You Are Not Alone - Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen - 02/15/21

- Read a book where a character is broke.

- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS. - Perfect Grave - Rick Mofina - 02/07/21

- Read a book set in Chicago
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).
- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).

- Read a book where the MC is a woman. - The Whispers of War - Julia Kelly - 02/11/21

- Read a book about a pop singer.
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".
- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.

- Read a book where a character goes to the airport. - A Favor for a Favor - Helena Hunting - 02/04/21 - Bishop

- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.

- Read a book published in 2020. - The Names of the Dead - Kevin Wignall - 02/01/21

- Read a book by an author you think is a star. - Az intézet - Stephen King - 02/26/21

- Read a book with a character who is elderly.

Welcome Ferenc

A Tribute to Helen Reddy
February 2, 2021 - March 1, 2021

Each task can be done as many times as you like. A participation badge will be rewarded.

10 Tasks Completed

TASKS
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.

- Read a book set in Australia.

- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.

- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
Undercover Princess by Lenora Worth (2/11/21)

- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
The Lightkeeper's Daughter by Colleen Coble (2/13/21)

- Read a book where a character is a role model.

- Read a book where a character defies another.
Dark of Knight by Elizabeth Johns (2/9/21)

- Read a book where a character has a daughter.

- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.

- Read a book set in New York.

- Read a book where a character is broke.
Shard of Glass by Emily Deady (2/14/21)

- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.
Thorn of Rose by Emily Deady (2/15/21)

- Read a book set in Chicago

- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.

- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).
The Boardwalk Antiques Shop by Julie Wright, et.al. (2/6/21)

- Read a book which is 13th in a series.

- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.

- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).

- Read a book where the MC is a woman.

- Read a book about a pop singer.

- Read a book that you consider a "hit".

- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
The Bet by Taylor Hart (2/18/21)

- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.

- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
What Happened to Romance? by Franky A. Brown (2/9/21)
"...flipped her radio on behind her. Adele was singing 'Rolling in the Deep.'" (pg 74)

- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.

- Read a book where there is a court battle.

- Read a book about a drummer.

- Read a book published in 2020.
Pearl of Magic by Emily Deady (2/17/21)

- Read a book by an author you think is a star.

- Read a book with a character who is elderly.
An Agent for Elizabeth by Julia Ridgmont (2/10/21)

Welcome Shash

A Tribute To Helen Reddy
Duration: January 26 -February 25, 2021
Read: 10
FINISHED

TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions- Snailogy-Snailords 2/4

3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY- What Girls Are Made Of-Elana K. Arnold 2/5

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS- The Red Book-Rangddo 2/6

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman- Before I Let Go-Marieke Nijkamp 2/5
- Read a book that you consider a "hit"- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer-Mark Twain 2/5

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere- The Haunting of Brynn Wilder-Wendy Webb 1/26

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020- The Traitor: Wolf Girl 4 1/27
I Miss my Friends: An Illustrated Poem-Dawn Lanuza 2/7

- Read a book by an author you think is a star- Frankenstein-Junji Ito 1/26
Shine your Icy Crown-Amanda Lovelace 2/11

Congrats Grace.

Calling it finished :)

A Tribute to Helen Reddy
Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, 2021
Books: 20


TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
Helen Nelson-Death Comes to Town K.J. Emrick 2/3/21
- Read a book set in Australia.
Death in Room 7 K.J. Emrick 2/1/21
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.
Max is an actor and producer-Sinister Sprinkles Jessica Beck 2/12/21

2. At age four,
- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
Krissy-Death by Pumpkin Spice Alex Erickson 2/15/21
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Alice to baby Theo-Murder Paints a Picture Thea Cambert 2/6/21
- Read a book where a character is a role model.
Cranberry Candies and Crime Patti Benning 2/16/21

3. The younger Helens
- Read a book where a character defies another.
Nearly Dead in Iowa Wendy Byrne 2/10/21
- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
Celeste has Bren-Ink and Shadows Ellery Adams 2/4/21
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
- Read a book where a character is broke.
Jane-True Confections Ruth Hartzler 2/11/21
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.
SC-Unbaked Croakies Sam Cheever 2/13/21

5. Wald lost his job
- Read a book set in Chicago.
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
The Peachtree Festival-Murder Is the Pits J.A. Whiting and Amanda Diamond 2/4/21
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).
Whitney got tickets to a concert-Murder with a View Diane Kelly 2/11/21

6 After 18 months of career inactivity,
- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
The Garden Plot Thickens Linnea West 2/2/21 (Plumeria called Officer Rachel a lot)
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).
Charlie Cook-Sweet Deceit J.A. Whiting 2/12/21

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
Who Murdered Mr. Malone? Hope Callaghan 2/5/21 (Gloria)
- Read a book about a pop singer.
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".
A Glimmer of Death Valerie Wilson Wesley 2/9/21

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
Don't Taco 'Bout Murder Mona Marple 2/16/21
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
Lucy picked up Edna at the airport-Irish Parade Murder Leslie Meier 2/6/21
- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

9. By 2 January 1981,
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
Key Lime Die Summer Prescott 2/14/21
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020.
Dead in the Doorway Diane Kelly 2/10/21
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
Ropes, Riddles and Robberies Tonya Kappes 2/13/21
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.
Ernestine-Bomb Pop Threat Christy Barritt 2/7/21

Finished! :)

A Tribute to Helen Reddy
February 2, 2021 - March 1, 2021

Each task can be done as many times as you like. A participation badge will be rewarded.

10 Tasks Completed

TASKS
- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
Undercover Princess by Lenora Worth (2/11/21)

- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
The Lightkeeper's Daughter by Colleen Coble (2/13/21)

- Read a book where a character defies another.
Dark of Knight by Elizabeth Johns (2/9/21)

- Read a book where a character is broke.
Shard of Glass by Emily Deady (2/14/21)

- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.
Thorn of Rose by Emily Deady (2/15/21)

- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).
The Boardwalk Antiques Shop by Julie Wright, et.al. (2/6/21)

- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
The Bet by Taylor Hart (2/18/21)

- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
What Happened to Romance? by Franky A. Brown (2/9/21)
"...flipped her radio on behind her. Adele was singing 'Rolling in the Deep.'" (pg 74)

- Read a book published in 2020.
Pearl of Magic by Emily Deady (2/17/21)

- Read a book with a character who is elderly.
An Agent for Elizabeth by Julia Ridgmont (2/10/21)

Completion Post

A Tribute To Helen Reddy

TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.
Close-up on Murder Jessica Fletcher 2/18/21. Vera Stockdale is an actress

2. At age four,
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Killing Thyme Leslie Budewitz 2/18/21. Pepper Reece

3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
Mardi Gras Murder Ellen Byron 2/7/21. Maggie is Tug and Ninette's daughter
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.
The Stolen Letter Paige Shelton 2/10/21. Delaney Nichols

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
Design For Murder Jessica Fletcher 2/4/21
- Read a book where a character is broke.
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks Suzanne Slade 1/28/21

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
Lord of the Pies. Nell Hampton 2/10/21. Carrie Ann Cole

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
A Cajun Christmas Killing Ellen Byron 1/30/21. Steve Harmon is a guest at the Crozat B&B
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
Manhattans & Murder Jessica Fletcher 2/13/21 Jessica Fletcher p. 145
- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Christmas Cow Bells Mollie Cox Bryan 2/14/21. "She walked over to the stereo and slid a Dolly Parton Christmas CD in." p.54

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.
Gin & Daggers Jessica Fletcher 2/3/21. Marjorie Ainsworth

Congrats Tari, Shash and Kellene

FINISHED
A Tribute To Helen Reddy
Duration: January 26 -February 25, 2021
Read: 11

TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
- Read a book set in Australia.
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.

2. At age four,
- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
Fatal Invasion Marie Force 2/6/21

- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Troubles in Paradise Elin Hilderbrand 1/31/21


3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a character defies another.
A Peakview Christmas Jill Haymaker 2/17/21

- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
Prayers for Rain Dennis Lehane 1/29/21 (Kenzie & Gennaro #5)


4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
Write Me Home Crystal Walton 2/2/21

- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.
Kiss Me, Kate Mari Carr 1/26/21

5. Wald lost his job
- Read a book set in Chicago.
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).

6 After 18 months of career inactivity,
- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
The Winter Lodge J.L. Jarvis 2/3/21

- Read a book that you consider a "hit".
The Last Sister Kendra Elliot 2/23/21

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
First Thing I See Vi Keeland 2/1/21

- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Lucky Kisses Addison Moore 2/18/21 p 8 That’s the one thing I do appreciate about the Black Bear—live music.

9. By 2 January 1981,
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020.
Thick as Thieves Sandra Brown 2/10/21
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.

Congrats JoAnne.

Finished

A Tribute To Helen Reddy
Duration: February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021

Completed: 16

TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones - Completed: 2/22/2021 (Stella)
- Read a book set in Australia.
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.

2. At age four,
- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke - Completed: 2/9/2021
- Read a book where a character is a role model.

3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a character defies another.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - Completed: 2/12/2021
- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi - Completed: 2/5/2021
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory - Completed: 2/8/2021
What Was She Thinking? Notes on a Scandal by Zoë Heller - Completed: 2/16/2021
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
- Read a book where a character is broke.
Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner - Completed: 2/9/2021
The Life of the Mind by Christine Smallwood - Completed: 2/17/2021
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.
City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare - Completed: 2/7/2021
Out of the Silence: After the Crash by Eduardo Strauch Urioste - Completed: 2/25/2021

5. Wald lost his job
- Read a book set in Chicago.
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).

6 After 18 months of career inactivity,
- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
From This Moment by Kim Vogel Sawyer - Completed: 2/7/2021 (Lori calls Jase a lot)
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).
Murder Simply Brewed by Vannetta Chapman - Completed: 2/11/2021

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
Murder Tightly Knit by Vannetta Chapman - Completed: 2/17/2021
- Read a book about a pop singer.
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
Murder Freshly Baked by Vannetta Chapman - Completed: 2/19/2021
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

9. By 2 January 1981,
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020.
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende - Completed: 2/16/2021
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.

Congrats Lex.

Finished!

A Tribute to Helen Reddy
Duration: 2/1/2021 - 2/28/2021

TASKS: 9/30

- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.
Hasnyálmirigynapló - Péter Esterházy - 02/10/21 - Writer

- Read a book where a character defies another.
The Test - Sylvain Neuvel - 02/01/21 - Idir defies the terrorist.

- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
The Unburied Dead - Douglas Lindsay - 02/03/21 - Thomas Hutton

- Read a book set in New York.
You Are Not Alone - Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen - 02/15/21

- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.
Perfect Grave - Rick Mofina - 02/07/21

- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
The Whispers of War - Julia Kelly - 02/11/21

- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
A Favor for a Favor - Helena Hunting - 02/04/21 - Bishop

- Read a book published in 2020.
The Names of the Dead - Kevin Wignall - 02/01/21

- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
Az intézet - Stephen King - 02/26/21

Congrats Ferenc.

FINISHED
Duration is 1 month from start date. Each task can be done as many times as you like. A participation badge will be rewarded.
Feb 1 - Feb 28
TASKS

1.- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.
This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today by Chrissy Metz 2/21/2021

2 - Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke 2/13/2021

3. - Read a book where a character has a daughter.
Secrets and Pies by Jenny Kales 02/26/2021

7.- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
Corned Beef and Casualties by Lynn Cahoon 2/5/2021
A Masquerade of Muertos by Patrice Greenwood 2/10/21
Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney 2/16/2021
Matrimony, Money and Murder by Cindy Bell 2/6/21
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".
Nine Lights Over Edinburgh by Harper Fox 2/21/2021
Twelve Seconds by Meg Perry 2/14/2021
8. - Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
I Heard Him Exclaim by Z.A. Maxfield 2/25/2021

10. - Read a book by an author you think is a star.
Wild Wild Death by Casey Daniels 2/27/2021
Mistletoe at Midnight by L.B. Gregg 2/16/2021
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.
Money Can Be Deadly by Cindy Bell 2/15/2021

Finished on post #11

2/1 to 2/28/21
Read 17 books

TASKS
1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride 2/6/21 4stars (Helen; one of the author's sisters)
- Read a book set in Australia.
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.
Death in Tranquility (The Bartender's Guide to Murder #1) by Sharon Linnea 2/9/21 4stars (actor - Fenton and Sally)

2. At age four,
- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
A Lady's Formula for Love (The Secret Scientists of London #1) by Elizabeth Everett 2/15/21 4stars (Violet and the other women who are in the secret scientists club especially sinc ethe story is told in the mid 1800's)
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Mending Hearts (Tompkins Mill #2) by Janice Kay Johnson 2/13/21 4stars (Miriam to Abby and also her sister Rose's children)
- Read a book where a character is a role model.
An Unexpected Amish Proposal (Surprised by Love #1) by Rachel J. Good 2/27/21 4.5stars (Gideon and Fern)

3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a character defies another.
Her Every Move by Kelly Irvin 2/7/21 4stars (Jackie and her friend Bella, a news reporter, don't always follow law enforcement directives)
- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
A Mother's Promise by K.D. Alden 2/21/21 5stars (Sheila; Ruth Ann, Glory and Annabel all have daughters)
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
- Read a book where a character is broke.
The London Monster by Donna Scott 2/24/21 4stars (Maeve - prostitute; Bertie's family)
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.
Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 2/2/21 4stars (S Y)

5. Wald lost his job
- Read a book set in Chicago.
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
My Best Friend's Daddy (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers 2/2/21 3.5stars (Holly a new up and coming band as band manager)
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).
She Was at Risk (Zachary Goldman Mysteries #10) by P.D. Workman 2/19/21 3stars (plane tickets Vermont to Minnesota)

6 After 18 months of career inactivity,
- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation).
To the Dark (Simon Westow #3) by Chris Nickson 2/26/21 4stars (Jane and Martha due to childhoods)

7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
The Vineyard at Painted Moon by Susan Mallery 2/11/21 4.5stars (Mackenzie)
- Read a book about a pop singer.
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
Turning Home (Tompkins Mill #1) by Janice Kay Johnson 2/12/21 4stars (Julia stays with her brother Nick when she visits him in a small town in MO)
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
When a Wolf Howls (Northwest Maine Academy #1) by Fiona McGier 2/17/21 4stars (Saoirse multiple times and others)
- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

9. By 2 January 1981,
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.

10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020.
The Billionaire's Brother (Broke Billionaires Club #2) by Ann Omasta 2/28/21 3stars
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.
Hate to Love You: Strong Brothers Book 4 (Strong Brothers #4) by Ajme Williams 2/4/21 4stars (Margaret Strong - head of the family business ready to retire)

Congrats JoAnne

A Tribute To Helen Reddy - COMPLETED
Duration: January 28 -February 28
Read: 10/10

1. Helen Maxine Reddy
- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
Helen in Love frankie - Jacqueline Wilson - 11.02.21

2. At age four,
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
Aunt Sophie in The pear affair - Judith Eagle 07.02.21

3. The younger Helen's
- Read a book where a character defies another.
Children of winter - Berlie Doherty - 14.02.21
Love FrankieThe Pear AffairChildren of Winter

4. After arriving in New York in 1966,
- Read a book set in New York.
The kill room - Jeffrey Denver - 27.02.21

5. Wald lost his job
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
The perfect wife Jp Delaney 12.02.21 – promotes her art

6 After 18 months of career inactivity.
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love.
Where the crawdads sing Delia owens 07.02.21
The Kill RoomThe Perfect WifeWhere the Crawdads Sing
7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one.
- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
The husbands secret Liane moriarty 15.02.21

8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows
- Read a book where a character listens to music.
Don’t stop believin’ Olivia newton-john 20.03.21

9. By 2 January 1981,
- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
- Best day ever Kaira rouda 23.03.21
10. On 23 July 1974,
- Read a book published in 2020.
Three hours Rosamund lupton 03.02.21 – pub 09.01.20

The Husband's SecretDon't Stop Believin'Don't Stop Believin'Best Day EverThree Hours

Congrats DenXXX

The Lost Challenges
A Tribute to Helen Reddy
Duration: 2/1/2022 - 2/28/2022

Progress: 10 out of 10

Duration is 1 month from start date. Each task can be done as many times as you like. A participation badge will be rewarded.

TASKS

1.Helen Maxine Reddy was born in Melbourne Victoria on October 25th 1941. She was born into a show-business family. Her parents ,were actress, singer, and dancer Stella Campbell (née Lamond) and Maxwell David "Max" Reddy, a writer, producer, and actor.

- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
- Read a book set in Australia.
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.
Year Zero by Rob Reid - ***** - 2/14/2022 - 364 Pages - Singer



2 At age four, Reddy joined her parents on the Australian vaudeville circuit, singing and dancing; she recalled: "It was instilled in me: 'You will be a star'. So between the ages of 12 and 17, I got rebellious and decided this was not for me. I was going to be a housewife and mother." At age 12, due to her parents' constant touring nationwide and their arguing, Reddy went to live with her paternal aunt, Helen "Nell" Reddy, "... who was her role model," and as her aunt, "she gave her niece stability, a sense of morality, and strength" for her future career as a singer who motivated women.

- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
- Read a book where a character is a role model:
Kristy's Great Idea by Raina Telgemeier - ***** - 2/16/2022 - 192 Pages




3. The younger Helen's teenaged rebellion in favor of domesticity manifested as marriage to Kenneth Claude at the age 20 as a way to defy her parents. The couple separated not long after the birth of their daughter, Traci. and to support herself as a single mother to daughter Traci, she resumed her performing career, concentrating on singing, since health problems precluded dancing (she had a kidney removed at 17). Helen sang on radio and television, eventually winning a talent contest on the Australian pop music TV show Bandstand, the prize was a trip to New York City to cut a single for Mercury Records

- Read a book where a character defies another:
Runaway by Heather Graham - **** - 2/7/2022 - 355 Pages
- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.



4. . After arriving in New York in 1966, she was informed by Mercury that her prize was only the chance to "audition" for the label and that her audition, which was deemed unsuccessful. Despite having only US$200 and a return ticket to Australia, she decided to remain in the United States with 3-year-old Traci and pursue a singing career. Her lack of a work permit made it difficult to obtain singing jobs, and she was forced to make trips to Canada, which did not require work permits for citizens of Commonwealth countries. In 1968, Martin St James, an Australian stage hypnotist threw Reddy a party with an admission price of $5 to enable Reddy – then down to her last $12 to pay her rent. At this party, Reddy met her future manager and husband, Jeff Wald and they were married three days later.

- Read a book set in New York.
Twisted by Emma Chase - **** - 2/2/2022 - 206 Pages
- Read a book where a character is broke.
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.



5. Wald lost his job and Reddy supported them for several months before they left New York City for Chicago and Wald landed a job as talent coordinator at Mister Kelly's. In Chicago, Reddy gained a reputation singing in local lounges, and in 1968, she landed a deal with Fontana Records. Her first single, "One Way Ticket", was not an American hit, but it did peak at number 83 in her native Australia. Within a year, Reddy and family moved to Los Angeles, where Wald was hired at Capitol Records. Reddy became frustrated as Wald found success managing other acts without making any evident effort to promote her.

- Read a book set in Chicago
Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill - **** - 2/16/2022 - 350 Pages
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).



6 After 18 months of career inactivity, Reddy gave Wald an ultimatum: "he [must] either revitalize her career or get out. Five months of phone calls to Capitol Records executive Artie Mogull finally paid off; Mogull agreed to let Helen cut one single if Jeff promised not to call for a month. She did "I Believe in Music" backed with "I Don't Know How to Love Him". The A-side fell flat, but then some Canadian DJs flipped the record over and it became a hit – number 13 in June 1971 – and Helen Reddy was on her way.

- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation):
The Burning Page by Genevieve Cogman - ***** - 2/21/2022 - 358 Pages



7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1972. The song was co-written by Reddy with Ray Burton. "I Am Woman" earned Reddy a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance which made Reddy the first Australian singer to top the U.S. charts. Over the next five years following her first success, Reddy had more than a dozen U.S. top-40 hits, including two more number-one hits.

- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
Color Me Murder by Krista Davis - **** - 2/6/2022 - 289 Pages
- Read a book about a pop singer.
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".



8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows and variety programs of the 1970s and early 1980s, Her film career included a starring role in Walt Disney's Pete's Dragon, and the role of a nun in Airport 1975. Despite her late 1970s decline on the music charts, Reddy still had sufficient star power in 1979 to host The Helen Reddy Special, broadcast that May on ABC-TV. In the mid-1980s, Reddy embarked on a new career in the theatre where she mostly worked in musicals.

- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
Let Me Be Your Motivation by Tay Mo'Nae - **** - 2/22/2022 - 141 Pages
- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).



9. By 2 January 1981, Reddy and Wald had separated and then divorced. They agreed to shared custody of their son Jordan, but later became embroiled in a court battle after both filed for sole custody. Her son later changed his surname to Sommers and became her assistant. In June 1983, she married Milton Ruth, a drummer in her band; the couple divorced in 1995.

- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave - ***** - 2/28/2022 - 320 Pages
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.



10. On 23 July 1974, Reddy received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the music industry, located at 1750 Vine Street. Reddy was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer – Female. Reddy died on 29 September 2020 in Los Angeles, aged 78. She suffered from Addison’s disease and dementia in her later years. No cause was given.

- Read a book published in 2020:
Mother Land by Leah Franqui - ***** - 2/13/2022 - 384 Pages
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.



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The Lost Challenges
A Tribute to Helen Reddy
Duration: 2/1/2022 - 2/28/2022

Progress: 10 out of 10

Duration is 1 month from start date. Each task can be done as many times as you like. A participation badge will be rewarded.

TASKS

1.Helen Maxine Reddy was born in Melbourne Victoria on October 25th 1941. She was born into a show-business family. Her parents ,were actress, singer, and dancer Stella Campbell (née Lamond) and Maxwell David "Max" Reddy, a writer, producer, and actor.

- Read a book with a character called Helen, or Maxine, or Stella.
- Read a book set in Australia.
- Read a book with a character with one of the above professions.
Year Zero by Rob Reid - ***** - 2/14/2022 - 364 Pages - Singer



2 At age four, Reddy joined her parents on the Australian vaudeville circuit, singing and dancing; she recalled: "It was instilled in me: 'You will be a star'. So between the ages of 12 and 17, I got rebellious and decided this was not for me. I was going to be a housewife and mother." At age 12, due to her parents' constant touring nationwide and their arguing, Reddy went to live with her paternal aunt, Helen "Nell" Reddy, "... who was her role model," and as her aunt, "she gave her niece stability, a sense of morality, and strength" for her future career as a singer who motivated women.

- Read a book where a character is rebellious.
- Read a book with a character who is an aunt.
- Read a book where a character is a role model:
Kristy's Great Idea by Raina Telgemeier - ***** - 2/16/2022 - 192 Pages




3. The younger Helen's teenaged rebellion in favor of domesticity manifested as marriage to Kenneth Claude at the age 20 as a way to defy her parents. The couple separated not long after the birth of their daughter, Traci. and to support herself as a single mother to daughter Traci, she resumed her performing career, concentrating on singing, since health problems precluded dancing (she had a kidney removed at 17). Helen sang on radio and television, eventually winning a talent contest on the Australian pop music TV show Bandstand, the prize was a trip to New York City to cut a single for Mercury Records

- Read a book where a character defies another:
Runaway by Heather Graham - **** - 2/7/2022 - 355 Pages
- Read a book where a character has a daughter.
- Read a book where a MC's initials can be found in the word KIDNEY.



4. . After arriving in New York in 1966, she was informed by Mercury that her prize was only the chance to "audition" for the label and that her audition, which was deemed unsuccessful. Despite having only US$200 and a return ticket to Australia, she decided to remain in the United States with 3-year-old Traci and pursue a singing career. Her lack of a work permit made it difficult to obtain singing jobs, and she was forced to make trips to Canada, which did not require work permits for citizens of Commonwealth countries. In 1968, Martin St James, an Australian stage hypnotist threw Reddy a party with an admission price of $5 to enable Reddy – then down to her last $12 to pay her rent. At this party, Reddy met her future manager and husband, Jeff Wald and they were married three days later.

- Read a book set in New York.
Twisted by Emma Chase - **** - 2/2/2022 - 206 Pages
- Read a book where a character is broke.
- Read a book where the authors initials can be found in MERCURY RECORDS.



5. Wald lost his job and Reddy supported them for several months before they left New York City for Chicago and Wald landed a job as talent coordinator at Mister Kelly's. In Chicago, Reddy gained a reputation singing in local lounges, and in 1968, she landed a deal with Fontana Records. Her first single, "One Way Ticket", was not an American hit, but it did peak at number 83 in her native Australia. Within a year, Reddy and family moved to Los Angeles, where Wald was hired at Capitol Records. Reddy became frustrated as Wald found success managing other acts without making any evident effort to promote her.

- Read a book set in Chicago
Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill - **** - 2/16/2022 - 350 Pages
- Read a book where a character promotes something. Tell us what it was.
- Read a book where a character gets a ticket. ( can be a ticket to something or a ticket for doing something like speeding).



6 After 18 months of career inactivity, Reddy gave Wald an ultimatum: "he [must] either revitalize her career or get out. Five months of phone calls to Capitol Records executive Artie Mogull finally paid off; Mogull agreed to let Helen cut one single if Jeff promised not to call for a month. She did "I Believe in Music" backed with "I Don't Know How to Love Him". The A-side fell flat, but then some Canadian DJs flipped the record over and it became a hit – number 13 in June 1971 – and Helen Reddy was on her way.

- Read a book which is 13th in a series.
- Read a book where a character calls someone a lot.
- Read a book where a character doesn't know how to love. (Your interpretation):
The Burning Page by Genevieve Cogman - ***** - 2/21/2022 - 358 Pages



7. Reddy's stardom was solidified when her single "I Am Woman" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1972. The song was co-written by Reddy with Ray Burton. "I Am Woman" earned Reddy a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance which made Reddy the first Australian singer to top the U.S. charts. Over the next five years following her first success, Reddy had more than a dozen U.S. top-40 hits, including two more number-one hits.

- Read a book where the MC is a woman.
Color Me Murder by Krista Davis - **** - 2/6/2022 - 289 Pages
- Read a book about a pop singer.
- Read a book that you consider a "hit".



8. Reddy was a frequent guest on talk shows and variety programs of the 1970s and early 1980s, Her film career included a starring role in Walt Disney's Pete's Dragon, and the role of a nun in Airport 1975. Despite her late 1970s decline on the music charts, Reddy still had sufficient star power in 1979 to host The Helen Reddy Special, broadcast that May on ABC-TV. In the mid-1980s, Reddy embarked on a new career in the theatre where she mostly worked in musicals.

- Read a book where a character is a guest somewhere.
- Read a book where a character goes to the airport.
Let Me Be Your Motivation by Tay Mo'Nae - **** - 2/22/2022 - 141 Pages
- Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).



9. By 2 January 1981, Reddy and Wald had separated and then divorced. They agreed to shared custody of their son Jordan, but later became embroiled in a court battle after both filed for sole custody. Her son later changed his surname to Sommers and became her assistant. In June 1983, she married Milton Ruth, a drummer in her band; the couple divorced in 1995.

- Read a book with a character who has had more than one marriage.
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave - ***** - 2/28/2022 - 320 Pages
- Read a book where there is a court battle.
- Read a book about a drummer.



10. On 23 July 1974, Reddy received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the music industry, located at 1750 Vine Street. Reddy was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer – Female. Reddy died on 29 September 2020 in Los Angeles, aged 78. She suffered from Addison’s disease and dementia in her later years. No cause was given.

- Read a book published in 2020:
Mother Land by Leah Franqui - ***** - 2/13/2022 - 384 Pages
- Read a book by an author you think is a star.
- Read a book with a character who is elderly.