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June is one of the top months for getting married. So if you are hearing wedding bells then look at some of these bridal customs from around the world.

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: Three months from start date.
Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks
Level 2: 16 or more

TASKS

1. FINLAND
At celebrations during a Finnish wedding, it is often customary to “dance” the crown off of the bride's head. The bride is blindfolded and surrounded by the unmarried women at the event, who form a ring and dance around her. The bride then takes off the crown and places it on the head of the nearest girl she can reach, who is then destined to be the next women to be betrothed. This dance continues until all girls in the ring have worn the crown. The bride's head is then covered with either a linen, scarf, or silk cap.
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)

2. GERMANY
In Germany before a future bride-to-be is even engaged, she saves away pennies, which will then be used to purchase her wedding shoes. This tradition is said to help the happy couple get off on the right foot.
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.

3. SPAIN
In Spain the gown brides wore used to be made from black lace! However, modern times have seen more brides wearing a white lace dress and mantilla, a type of lace headdress. The mantilla is traditionally given by the mother of the bride, who will have it embroidered especially. The mantilla is worn with a peineta — a high comb.
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
As China is such a large place, traditions brides follow differ depending on their home region. Tujia brides must cry for an hour a day every day for a month in the run-up to their wedding. After the first ten days, the bride’s mother joins her in crying daily before being joined by her grandmother. As the other women join in, it’s seen as an expression of their joy.
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
Before the brides big day, she’ll attend a Mehendi ceremony. This is where family and friends gather to apply the beautifully intricate henna. Tradition says that the deepness of the color of the henna determines the bond between husband and wife and how well the bride will get along with her mother-in-law. Hidden within the henna are the names of the happy couple and it’s often painted on the palms, hands, forearms and legs. In some regions, the women will wear a saree (long drape) for her wedding and in others, she wears a lehenga (a long skirt). It’s common for the bride to be dressed in red or another bright color and her clothing is stitched with an outstanding design.
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
The color green was traditionally a symbol of luck and fertility in Italian weddings. Brides in the past would add green to their outfits the evening before their weddings. This would come in the form of a sash or a brooch during the rehearsal dinner.
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.)

7. SWEDEN
In Swedish weddings, the bride is not accompanied by her father as she walks down the aisle. Instead, the bride and groom walk arm in arm symbolizing their new journey together. The concept of being “given away” indicating ownership is not culturally acceptable.
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
In Cuba, like for all of us, wedding ceremonies can be a real hit to the wallet. To help offset the costs, a money dance is performed during festivities. That is, the bride dances with the male guests present at the wedding as the men pin money to her dress. These offerings are seen as a thank you and as wedding gifts.
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
For German brides, preparations traditionally start early. By that I mean, at birth. It is said, when a baby girl is born, her family would plant the seeds of trees. And before her wedding day, the trees are sold to help pay for the celebrations.
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.

10. NIGERIA
It is said that in certain parts of Nigerian culture a list of items drafted by the bride’s family is given to the groom prior to the wedding. If he cannot produce these gifts for the bride before the big day, he cannot be married. Items can sometimes be quite expensive or obscure. This can be a real test for the groom-to-be.
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)

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Here Comes The Bride COMPLETED
25.05.21 - 25.08.21
Level 2 16 or more - Read 17
1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded.
Next victim - Helen h durrant 03.06.21 – Hugo Franklin
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
the festival Sarah j Naughton 01.06.21
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories - Holly black - 26.05.21


2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something.
Saves for a new laptop
Kiss of Death Malcolm Rose 04.06.21
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
How to fall in love again - Amanda prowse 05.06.21


3. SPAIN
👰Read a book with lace in the text.
The pact Amy heydenrych 08.06.21
C3 – she added lace to the jacket ….
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb.
Abandoned Anya Peters 02.06.21


4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
Killing kate Alex lake 29.05.21
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
The half sister Sandie jones 27.05.21


5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
After anna Alex lake 25.05.21


6. ITALY
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
The spotted dog - Kerry greenwood 03.06.21


7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
Killing kate Alex lake 29.05.21 – Dylan has no idea who his father is
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together.
Rainwater Sandra brown 06.06.21
👰 Read a book that you were given.
The butler’s babies Vivien Head 08.06.21


8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
The other couple Sarah j Naughton 16.06.21
They all dance at the wedding


9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
the mothers - sarah j naughton 14.06.21


10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
The last lie Alex lake 27.05.21

Here Comes The Bride
05/25/2021 -08/24/2021

COMPLETED

Level 2: 16 or more

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
Find You First by Linwood Barclay 6/22/2021
Caroline is blindfolded when she meets for rendezvous with Broderick.
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
The Unexpected Waltz by Kim Wright 7/26/2021
Kelly takes up competitive ballroom dance.
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
All Summer Long by Melody Carlson 7/4/2021
Leo gets engaged twice in the book.

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
The Stranger Beside Me: Ted Bundy: The Shocking Inside Story by Ann Rule 6/28/2021

👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Quick and the Thread by Amanda Lee 6/7/2021
Page 7 I opened the closet and took out my black lace dress.
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
The Trust by Ronald H Balson 6/18/2021
Janie cries at all three family funerals.
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Don't You Cry by Mary Kubica 6/7/2021
Ingrid is a mother
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
👰 Read a book where a character gets pregnant.
Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer 5/27/2021 Karina becomes pregnant.
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.)
To Fudge or Not to Fudge by Nancy Coco 5/31/2021
All taping of the fudge bake off takes place after 7 PM.

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
Red Sky Over Hawaii by Sara Ackerman 5/31/2021
Lana has been estranged from her father since she was 17.
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)
The 20th Victim by James Patterson 7/10/2021
Joe and Lindsay walk their dog, Martha.
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
Murder Once Removed by S C Perkins 6/27/2021
Lucy dances to 80s music at a Halloween party.
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.

Elvis Takes a Back Seat by Leanna Ellis 7/16/2021
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Cocoa Beach by Beatriz Williams 6/19/2021

👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
Who's Dead, Doc? by J M Griffin 7/3/2021
The birth of Adelle's daughter is key to blackmail in the plot.
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.
Death at High Tide by Hannah Dennison 7/9/2021
Evie has to sell the house after Robert's death to handle business losses.

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson 7/18/2021
Amelia takes a pregnancy test after in vitro.
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
One Foot in Eden by Ron Rash 6/29/2021
The Sheriff needs to find Holland's body.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)
The High Season by Judy Blundell 7/7/2021
So many possibilities in this book - Is Lark buying Doe (lesbians)? Is Adeline buying Mike(widow and homeowner)? Lucas buying Lark(father daughter)?

Welcome DenXXX and Anne. Just so you two know I just put in the levels on the challenge.

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: Three months from start date.
Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks
Level 2: 16 or more
5/25/2021 - 8/25/2021

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.)

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
A Lowcountry Wedding. Mary Alice Monroe. 5.25.21
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: 05/26/2021 - 08/25/2021
Level 2: 16 or more
Read: 19


1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
Josie Beneath the Scars Cherise Sinclair 6/7/21
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Rock Me Carly Phillips 6/3/21
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)
The Southern Side of Paradise Kristy Woodson Harvey 6/2/21 Vivi wears a flower crown.

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
The Secret to Southern Charm Kristy Woodson Harvey 5/31/21

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Slightly South of Simple Kristy Woodson Harvey 5/31/21 p 146 They lace up my leg.
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
The Fifteenth Minute Sarina Bowen 6/8/21
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Silver Girl Elin Hilderbrand 5/29/21
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
The Color of Destiny Julianne MacLean 6/19/21
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not Iris Morland 6/23/21
👰 Read a book where a character gets pregnant.
Pipe Dreams Sarina Bowen 6/9/21
👰 Read a book where some event takes place in the evening.
Bella's sister had an award dinner. The Shameless Hour Sarina Bowen 6/8/21

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
The Color of Heaven Julianne MacLean 6/19/21 (view spoiler)[Sophie was estranged from her father because she was the child of another man who died before she was born, which she did not know until close to the end of the book. (hide spoiler)]
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together.
Max and Uzuri Mischief and the Masters Cherise Sinclair 6/4/21
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
The Dress of the Season Kate Noble 6/25/21
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
The Forever Girl Jill Shalvis 6/14/21
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
A Family Affair: Christmas Mary Campisi 6/21/21
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
Brooklynaire Sarina Bowen 6/10/21
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.
Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens 6/6/21

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
The Stolen Marriage Diane Chamberlain 6/6/21
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)

Here Comes The Bride
May 25, 2021-August 24, 2021

Level 2: 16 or more

17/17 Completed. Finished

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)

👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
01.Bourbon Bliss-Claire Kingsley 6/01/21

👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)



2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)

👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
(MCs Wyatt and Dee)
02.How Much I Love-Marie Force 6/24/21


3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
03.Escape-C.D. Breadner 6/15/21

👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).



4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
04.Easy Nights-Kristen Proby 6/11/21

👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
05.You Can't Hide-Willow Rose 5/27/21

👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.
(Fatal Series)
06.Fatal Identity-Marie Force 6/15/21


5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
07.The Poet-Lisa Renee Jones 7/14/21

👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
08.Lying Next to Me-Gregg Olsen 6/25/21

👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.



6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
09.Every Last Secret-A.R. Torre 5/30/21

👰 Read a book where a character gets pregnant.
10.Fallen Jester-Devney Perry 7/09/21

👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.)



7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who doesn't know their father.
11.What The Heart Wants-Jessica Gadziala 7/01/21

👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)

👰 Read a book that you were given.
12.All the Good Girls-Willow Rose 8/12/21


8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
(MC Woods)
13.Slow Dancing-Stylo Fantome 6/24/21

👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.



9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
14.Cold in the Shadows-Toni Anderson 6/17/21

👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
15.Hostage-Jamie Begley 5/27/21

👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.
(Property sold to pay for college education)
16.Cash's Fight-Jamie Begley 8/04/21


10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
17.Never Look Back-Mary Burton 7/01/21

👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: June 1st, 2021 to Aug. 31st, 2021

Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks
Level 2: 16 or more

28/30

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
Magic for Nothing by Seanan McGuire - June 2nd
MC has a knife throwing act which she does while blindfolded.
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley - July 10th
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo - Aug. 16th
Alex wears a crown as part of her Halloween costume - Queen Mab.

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
The Night Wanderer by Drew Hayden Taylor - July 13th
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - June 5th
Summer vacations.
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn - June 8th

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse - July 26th
👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo - June 27th
"The women dressed in velvet and lace" @ 2%
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic by Leigh Bardugo - July 28th
"Combed his hair, and did his best to polish his boots" pg. 129

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman - June 11th
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker - June 3rd
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.
The Curse of Tenth Grave by Darynda Jones - July 15th

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
We Had a Little Real Estate Problem: The Unheralded Story of Native Americans and Comedy by Kliph Nesteroff - June 14th
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
Maus: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History by Art Spiegelman - June 16th
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire - July 24th
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
That Ain’t Witchcraft by Seanan McGuire - June 13th
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.)
Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane - June 25th
4 friends go out to a trivia night at their local pub.

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
Tricks for Free by Seanan McGuire - June 7th
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)
Angel of the Overpass by Seanan McGuire - June 22nd
Rose & Gary.
👰 Read a book that you were given.
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire - July 27th

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
Wrapped Up in You by Jill Shalvis - Aug. 8th
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin - June 30th
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
The Witch of Duva by Leigh Bardugo - July 14th
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
Katherine of Aragón: The True Queen by Alison Weir - June 19th
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë - July 30th

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed M. Masood - July 14th
A pregnancy test...
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas - June 28th
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata - July 16th
MC lets a guy move in with her and live rent free while she provides food just so she can tell her friends and family she has a boyfriend.

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: 05/26/2021 - 08/25/2021
16/16+

Level 2: 16 or more

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Ruby Red Herring Tracy Gardner 6/2/21
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
Bonnie-Gunshots at the Gala Susan Harper 6/6/21
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
Lori's saving money for college-Donuts and Disaster Amber Crewes 6/3/21
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
Lori & Joey-Inn Over Her Head Dixie Davis 6/5/21

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Deadly Delights Laura Jensen Walker 6/7/21 loc 2311 “…a creamy Battenburg-lace tablecloth, vase…”
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
Killer Comfort Food Lynn Cahoon 6/11/21
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Karen-Cookies and Buried Secrets Amber Crewes 6/1/21
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
Rosie A. Point 6/13/21
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.
On the sitting woman- Miranda Bliss 6/7/21

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
Eclairs and Lethal Layers Amber Crewes 6/13/21
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.)
A meet ad greet for an author at the B&B-Reserved for Murder Victoria Gilbert 6/9/21

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)
MC Suzanne and her boyfriend Jake-Tragic Toppings Jessica Beck 6/8/21
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
Spilled Milk Melinda Craig 6/9/21
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Outside the window- T.C. LoTempio 6/10/21
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
A cooking test to get into a club-Murderoni and Cheese Rosie A. Point 6/12/21
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
Used for Murder Heidi Buck 6/4/21
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)
Caramel Apple Murder Rosie A. Point 6/14/21 Deli bought her husband’s store for him

Here Comes The Bride
May 25, 2021 - August 24, 2021

Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks
Level 2: 16 or more

18/16+ Tasks Completed

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
A Man Worth Shaving For by Michelle Pennington (6/6/21) - Logan
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)
Back to the Beach by Brooke St. James (6/25/21) - Mia

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
Not Forgotten by Elizabeth Johns (6/5/21)

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
Romancing the Treasure by Cami Checketts (6/17/21)

👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Beauty and the Baker by Christine Sterling (5/25/21)
"...the LACE of her veil got in the way." (pg 102)
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Rescue a Stubborn Heart by Cindy Roland Anderson (6/16/21)
"...Finley ran a comb through her long, dark hair." (Loc 1594)

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
Beyond All Dreams by Elizabeth Camden (5/28/21)
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Wager for a Wife by Karen Tuft (6/16/21)
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.
Falling for Your Boss by Emma St. Clair (6/10/21)


6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
Her Loyal Bodyguard by Laura Ann (5/31/21)

👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
Bound and Determined by Regina Jennings (5/29/21) - Luck
👰 Read a book where some event takes place in the evening. (What is it.)
One Tiny Lie by Jennifer Youngblood (6/4/21) - birthday party

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
Falling for Your Fake Fiancé by Emma St. Clair (6/12/21)
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)
Her Broken Bodyguard by Laura Ann (6/2/21) - Harlan & Cora
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
For Castle and Crown by Sian Ann Bessey (6/27/21)
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
Give Me One Good Reason by Michelle Pennington (6/8/21)

👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
Falling for Your Best Friend's Twin by Emma St. Clair (6/9/21)
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)
Second First Kiss by Jennifer Griffith (5/30/21)

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: June 1 - August 31, 2021

READ: 10/10

✔️1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)
Verse of the Vanguard - K.C. May (Queen Rivva) 6/4

✔️2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
Much Ado About You - Samantha Young (to buy a house) 7/16

✔️3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
The Lonely Hearts Hotel - Heather O'Neill 6/23

✔️4. CHINA
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Timeless - Gail Carriger (heroine) 6/25

✔️5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
The Upstairs House - Julia Fine 7/13

✔️6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
Edge Of Fear - Cherry Adair 6/9

✔️7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
Love Letters - Debbie Macomber (Ellie) 8/5

✔️8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
Maybe This Time - Jennifer Crusie (Alice and Andie) 7/8

✔️9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
In the Middle of Somewhere - Roan Parrish 6/30

✔️10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
The Unkindness of Ravens - M.E. Hilliard 8/6
(a zip drive hidden by the murder victim)



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Welcome Kim, JoAnne, Frankie, Kendra, Tari, Shash and Barbara.

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: June 1 - August 31, 2021

READ: 16/16

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria by Diane Kelly 6/3/2021


2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
A Clue in the Stew by Connie Archer 8/15/2021

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
by Josh Lanyon 6/20/2021

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
Lord of the Pies by Nell Hampton 7/30/2021
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich 6/11/2021
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich 7/11/2021

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
by Josh Lanyon 6/20/2021

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
by Lois Greiman 7/14/2021
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck. Wins at the casino
Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray by Diane Kelly 7/4/2021

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
A Villa in Sicily: Olive Oil and Murder by Fiona Grace 8/16/2021
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?) Nate and Liz
Lowcountry Bordello by Susan M. Boyer 7/19/2021
👰 Read a book that you were given.
Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold 7/25/2021

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
by Cindy Bell 7/26/2021

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
by Dianne Harman 6/28/2021
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
I Thought You Said This Would Work by Ann Wertz Garvin 8/18/2021

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
Deadly Brew by Karen MacInerney 7/31/2021

HERE COMES THE BRIDE
Duration: June 1 - August 31, 2021

Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks
Level 2: 16 or more

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.)

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021

Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks
Level 2: 16 or more

Completed: 22/16+

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom) - I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara - Completed: 6/5/2021 (The EAR blindfolded his victims)
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing. - Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron - Completed: 6/21/2021
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?) - Wonderment in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 6/7/2021 (The girl Darlene hallucinates is wearing a crown)

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping. - The Chain by Adrian McKinty - Completed: 6/20/2021 (Kylie)
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?) - The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz - Completed: 6/8/2021 (Lola saves money so she can run away)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged. - Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 6/22/2021

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
👰 Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). - Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 6/10/2021, pg. 85 "...the stacks of sumptuous lace pillows..."
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries. - Buried in the Stacks by Allison Brook - Completed: 6/25/2021
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother. - Impostor Syndrome by Kathy Wang - Completed: 6/15/2021
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover. - The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco - Completed: 6/29/2021 *
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story. - Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake by Sarah Graves - Completed: 6/4/2021
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

*

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover. - Grand Union: Stories by Zadie Smith - Completed: 6/4/2021
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant. - The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah - Completed: 6/4/2021
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.) - Montana Sky by Nora Roberts - Completed: 6/8/2021 (New Year's Eve Party)

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father. - Me by Elton John - Completed: 6/16/2021
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?) - The Maidens by Alex Michaelides - Completed: 6/28/2021 (Mariana and Sebastien)
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances. - The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune - Completed: 6/13/2021
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover. - Read and Gone by Allison Brook - Completed: 6/16/2021 **
👰 Read a book where a girl is born. - The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman - Completed: 6/7/2021
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.
**

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test. - Normal People by Sally Rooney - Completed: 6/23/2021
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object. - Who Moved My Goat Cheese? by Lynn Cahoon - Completed: 6/1/2021
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation) - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - Completed: 6/9/2021

Welcome Catherine and Lex.

Here Comes The Bride
05/28/2021 -08/27/2021

Level 2: 16 or more

Completed: 16

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
The Baby Shift: California-Becca Fanning 6/25 (MC)

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover- Soft Thorns Vol. II-bridgett devoue 6/8
👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)- The Baby Shift: Michigan-Becca Fanning 7/23 “He spotted the red lace thong” 85%
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)- Full Moon-Rachel Hawthorne 6/11 “dried my hair as much as possible before combing it out” 60%

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries- 16LIFE 2-Saki Aikawa 6/20
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother- Bat and the Waiting Game-Elana K. Arnold 6/8
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series- Black Butler, Vol. 10-Yana Toboso 6/16

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover- WeirDo-Anh Do 6/4
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover- BTOOOM! 16-Junya Inoue 6/6

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover- Otomen, Vol. 12-Aya Kanno 7/15

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father- One Piece, Volume 56: Thank You-Eiichiro Oda 6/24
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)- Lovesickness-Tonya Hurley 6/8 (Ryusuke & Midori)
👰 Read a book that you were given- Fly Free: Skydragon 2-Anh Do 5/29

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover- BEASTARS 3-Paru Itagaki 6/14

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a girl is born- The Language of Dying-Sarah Pinborough 7/22

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object- SAKAMOTO DAYS 2-Yuto Suzuki 6/16

Here Comes The Bride
06/1/2021 -08/31/2021
30/30

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom) The Royal Sorceress by Christopher G. Nuttall read 6/7/21 (view spoiler)[Gwen is blindfolded for her training on sensing as she tries to avoid the bean bags her tudors are throwing at her. (hide spoiler)]
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing. A Royal Pain by Rhys Bowen read 6/5/21 Georgie Belinda and Hanni go to a party to dance and drink
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?) The Royal Bodyguard by Lindsay Emory read 6/7/21 Page 257 "Our grandmother, the Queen, had even worn her largest tiara…"

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping. Shoe Addicts Anonymous by Beth Harbison read 6/14/21 Page 30 Helene is shoe shopping at Ormond's
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?) Firefly Cloak by Sheri Reynolds read 6/11/21 (view spoiler)[Tessa Lee and Travis are saving money to go to Massachusetts to find their mother. (hide spoiler)]
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged. Cheddar Off Dead by Julia Buckley read 6/4/21 (view spoiler)[Serafina and Cam get engaged (hide spoiler)]

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover. The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul by Eleanor Herman read 6/5/21
👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). The Royal Runaway by Lindsay Emory read 6/6/21 Page 1 "…brushed a piece of lace with their fingertips..."
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston read 6/3/21 Page 41 "One adjusts his hair with a fine-toothed comb…" stylist for Henry

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries. Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen read 6/9/21 Fig-'She burst into tears and rushed upstairs" Page 62
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother. The Hearing Trumpet by Leonora Carrington read 6/3/21 (view spoiler)[Marian was put in the home by her son and daughter-in-law (hide spoiler)]
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series. Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen read 7/3/21 Royal Spyness #10

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover. Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas read 6/29/21
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story. The Push by Ashley Audrain read 6/10/21 (view spoiler)[Blythe is very close with her mother-in-law and she comes to help with Violet (hide spoiler)]
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover. Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery read 6/17/21

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover. The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan read 6/17/21
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant. Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen read 6/6/21 (view spoiler)[ Georgie is lucky that Darcy is able to get into her plane and land the plane (hide spoiler)]
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.) Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton read 6/9/21 The Brisbane citizen award ceremony

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father. Devil and the Bluebird by Jennifer Mason-Black read 6/1/21 (view spoiler)[Bluebirds father was a sperm donor (hide spoiler)]
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?) The Removed by Brandon Hobson read 6/6/21 Page 123 We started down the road, Ernest walking beside me.."-Maria
👰 Read a book that you were given. The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett read 8/4/21 Christmas Present from my in-laws

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances. The Big Chili by Julia Buckley read 6/3/21 Page 166 " Everyone was up and dancing, so I joined, too,…"-Lilah
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover. Bed and Breakfast and Murder by Patti Larsen read 6/30/21
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title. Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik read 7/6/21 silver coins

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover. Pudding Up With Murder by Julia Buckley read 6/4/21
👰 Read a book where a girl is born. Royal Witches: Witchcraft and the Nobility in Fifteenth-Century England by Gemma Hollman read 6/4/21 Elizabeth Woodville's first 3 children with Edward IV are all girls
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense. The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen read 6/12/21 (view spoiler)[ Colonel Rathbone sold his Indian mementos to give his wife the best Christmas they could have. (hide spoiler)]

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test. Salt Houses by Hala Alyan read 6/11/21 (view spoiler)[ Page 256 Alia takes several tests at the hospital to determine if she has Alzheimer's Disease (hide spoiler)]
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides read 6/8/21 (view spoiler)[Theo has to find Alicia's diary in order to be safe (hide spoiler)]
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett read 6/3/21 (view spoiler)[Alfred buys Aliena as his bride by getting Richard a horse and squire and supporting him as a warrior for Maud (hide spoiler)]

Here Comes The Bride
June – August 2021

Level 2: 16 or more tasks

16 completed

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Lucia in London by E.F. Benson - 8/16 ★★★★
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)
Summerland by Hannu Rajaniemi (characters wear "spirit crowns") - 8/8 ★★★

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
Taft by Ann Patchett - 8/13 ★★★
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. (What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
Freaks I've Met by Donald Jans (2015) - 6/3 ★

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks - 6/25 ★★★★

👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Angel by Elizabeth Taylor (page 52: "brushed her lips with a lace handkerchief") - 6/10 ★★★★★
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
Old Baggage by Lissa Evans - 8/5 ★★★
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
At Mrs Lippincote's by Elizabeth Taylor (Julia is a mother) - 6/19 ★★★
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande - 7/28 ★★★★

👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
Return to Peyton Place by Grace Metalious - 8/7 ★★★★
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.
Truth And Beauty by Ann Patchett - 7/31 ★★★★


6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
The Drowned World by J.G. Ballard - 7/29 ★★★★

👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
👰 Read a book where some event takes place in the evening.
Where's Me Plaid? by Scott Crawford (pub folk music event) - 7/23 ★★★★

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)
Wayward by Blake Crouch (Ethan and Theresa) - 7/2 ★★★
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
The Einstein Intersection by Samuel R. Delany - 7/3 ★★★
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
Petropolis by Anya Ulinich - 7/30 ★★★★
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: Three months from start date.
Date Started: June 1, 2021 (Aug. 31, 2021)
Date Completed: August 31, 2021

Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks - 12

TASKS

1. FINLAND

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged . - Under the Honey Moon (Honey Haven 1) by Jessica R. Patch - 7/4/21 - Juliet & Bowie

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) . - Bodyguard Bear (Protection, Inc. 1) by Zoe Chant - 8/31/21 - Pg 53 a black lace bra and matching panties
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) . - A Cop and a Coop (Clucks and Clues 1) by Hillary Avis - 7/8/21 - Pg 14 combing out her client's wet hair

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries . - Love Sings FREE AUDIO BOOK INSIDE: Clean and Wholesome Country Romance by Margery Watkins - 6/2/21 - MC Giselle cries over her breakup
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother. - Killer Caramel Cookies (Killer Cookies 1) by Patti Benning - 6/22/21 - Marie Motts

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover . - The Fur Will Fly (Magical Cool Cats 12) by Mary Matthews - 8/27/21
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story . - A Bad Egg (Classic Diner 5) by Jessica Beck - 6/28/21 - (view spoiler)[MIL kills ex DIL (hide spoiler)]
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover . - Save The Date (Dating 1) by Monica Murphy - 7/20/21


6. ITALY

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father . - Kneaded to Death (Bread Shop 1) by Winnie Archer - 6/19/21 - Jasmine Maker

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover . - Luck Be a Lady (Tahoe Tessie 1) by Gemma Halliday - 8/26/21


9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a girl is born . - An Axe to Rind (Cheese Shop 2) by Ally Roberts - 6/25/21 - Blue Belle Sullivan was born to the Deputy Chief of Bayfield PD

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object . - The Wicked Waffle (Diner of the Dead 1) by Carolyn Q. Hunter - 6/14/21 - Sonja searches for a birth certificate

Here Comes The Bride
5/29/21 - 8/28/21
Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks
Level 2: 16+

24/16+

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. {Steven} This is Gonna Hurt - A.I. Nasser 7/13/21
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing. The Secret Stealers - Jane Healey 8/4/21
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping. Louisiana Longshot - Jana Deleon 6/30/21
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?) {To leave home} Sanctuary 12 - T.W. Malpass 6/12/21
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged. Happily Ever After - Jenn Faulk 8/11/21

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover. The King of Nightmare - A. Rogers 6/8/21

👰Read a book with lace in the text. Man Eater - January James 6/24/21 {loc 941 "...inside the lace underwear."}
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries. Zero Hour - Justin Bell 6/1/21
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother. The Picture Frame - Iain Rob Wright 5/30/21
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover. Red Means Run - Brad Smith 6/28/21

👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story. Close to the Cradle - Nova Lee Maier 7/30/21
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover. Scorched Earth - Justin Bell 6/18/21

👰 Read a book where a character gets pregnant. Cooper's Charm - Lori Foster 6/4/21
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.{AIDS Benefit} Due Justice - Diane Capri 7/6/21

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father. Wicked Favor- Sawyer Bennett 6/21/21
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. {Kalle & Kara} Sword Bearer - Teddy Jacobs 7/9/21
👰 Read a book that you were given. The Daughter - Sara Blaedel 7/16/21

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances. If I Dream- K.M. Scott 7/2/21
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover. The Eleventh Hour - Anina Collins 7/15/21

👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
👰 Read a book where a girl is born. Alaskan Dawn - Edie Claire 7/13/21
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.

✔10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test. The Silence of the Lambs - Thomas Harris 7/9/21
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object. Twisted Justice - Diane Capri 7/21/21
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. White Out - Danielle Girard 8/9/21

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: 05/30/21-08/30/21
Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks

Welcome Grace, Carolyn, Beth, SANDYE, Chelsea, and Maven

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: 6/1/21 - 8/31/21

Goal: 16/16+
Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks
Level 2: 16 or more

TASKS

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
The Lost Sisters - Holly Black - 06/07/21 - Jude Duarte

👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
The Rose Code - Kate Quinn - 07/22/21 - Osla Kendall

👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)
Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince Vol. 3: The Rebel Army - V.E. Schwab - 07/19/21 - King Nokil Maresh

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.

👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)

👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
28 Summers - Elin Hilderbrand - 06/14/21 - Jake McCloud

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
Az áruló - Duncan Shelley - 06/21/21

👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Riesling Retribution - Ellen Crosby - 06/27/21 -
“Why, Lucie,” she said, straightening a lace shawl around her shoulders, (Kindle Locations 3207-3208)

👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Find Me - Anne Frasier - 06/16/21 - “I don’t remember.” The comb moved across her scalp. (Kindle Location 3136)

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
Only Mostly Devastated - Sophie Gonzales - 06/23/21 - Ollie

👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
A funtineli boszorkány II. - Albert Wass - 07/02/21 - Nuca

👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
Foundation's Edge - Isaac Asimov - 07/30/21

👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.

👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
The Jane Austen Society - Natalie Jenner - 07/17/21

👰 Read a book where a character gets pregnant.
The Exiles - Christina Baker Kline - 07/25/21 - Evangeline Stokes

👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening. (What is it.)
Éjszaka Lisszabonban - Erich Maria Remarque - 07/30/21 - The conversation between Schwartz and the narrator.

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.

👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)

👰 Read a book that you were given.
A ​téboly katonái - Duncan Shelley - 07/04/21

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.

👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
The Paris Library - Janet Skeslien Charles - 07/09/21

👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.

👰 Read a book where a girl is born.

👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
Nessy's Locket - A.W. Exley - 07/14/21 - Cara has to find the foundation stone from the Great Wall.

👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)

Level Two - Goal 20+ - Read: 25

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Ana)
Grey, E.L. James ★★★★ 6/8

👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.

👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. - Mavis
Born in Death, J.D. Robb ★★★★ 7/13

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.

👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. - her future (uses to move to London)
Until We Collide, Charlotte Fallowfield ★★★★ 6/14

👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
A June Bride, Marybeth Mayhew Whalen ★★★ 6/1

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
Night Smoke, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 6/28

👰Read a book with lace in the text. pg 34-She's all tan skin and black lace in the middle...
One Wild Night, A.L. Jackson ★★★ 6/19

👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. loc 1749 I grab a bottle of water for the road and slide the comb and a hair tie into...
Firekeeper's Daughter, Angeline Boulley ★★★★ 6/20

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries. (Nora)
The Midnight Library, Matt Haig ★★★ 6/6

👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother. (Anna)
Derrick, Donna Fasano ★★★ 6/5

👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
Darker, E.L. James ★★★★ 6/15

👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.
Match Me If You Can, Susan Elizabeth Phillips ★★★★ 7/15

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
Wild Thing, Anne Stuart ★★ 6/18

👰 Read a book where a character either has luck - Mort
Mort, Terry Pratchett ★★★★ 6/27

👰 Read a book where some event takes place in the evening. (Christmas Party)
Memory in Death, J.D. Robb ★★★★ 6/2

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father - Dylan is estranged
Prickly Business, Piper Vaughn ★★ 6/13

👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they? - Willian and Megan)
A Christmas Wish, Leeanna Morgan ★★★★ 6/13

👰 Read a book that you were given.
Bad Breakup, Elise Faber ★★★ 6/24

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances - Jordan and Abigail
Bad Night Stand, Elise Faber ★★★ 6/10

👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
Fatal Destiny, Marie Force ★★★★ 7/7

👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
A Christmas Wish, Leeanna Morgan ★★★★ 6/13

👰 Read a book where a girl is born - Bonnie
Gone With the Wind, Margaret Mitchell ★★★★ 6/5

👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense - classic record albums
Prickly Business, Piper Vaughn ★★ 6/13

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test - Anastasia takes pregnancy test
Freed, E.L. James ★★★★ 7/9
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object. - book
Lover Unveiled, J.R. Ward ★★★★ 6/27

👰 Read a book where a character buys love. - Treavor
Sorry Not Sorry, Sophie Ranald ★★★★ 7/4

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks

Read 9/9

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing - Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie - 02/06/21
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?) - The Wicked King by Holly Black - 27/07/21 (Cardan)

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries - Glass Mask (vol. 2) by Suzue Miuchi - 03/08/21
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother - Глаза Мертвецов: Антология ирландских рассказов о призраках edited by Вера Ахтырская - 29/08/21
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.)

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?) - Victory: An Island Tale by Joseph Conrad - – 28/07/21 (Axel and Lena)
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances - Quicker Than the Eye by Ray Bradbury - 18/07/21
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover - The Invention of Morel by Adolfo Bioy Casares - 01/08/21
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
👰 Read a book where a girl is born - The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante - 16/08/21
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object - A House of Pomegranates by Oscar Wilde - 22/07/21
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)

Welcome Ferenc, Tammie, and Someoneyouknow.

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: Three months from start date.
Level 2: 16 or more
Finished 6.14.21

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?) Beth
Better Late Than Never. Jenn McKinlay. 12-Jun

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?) Katrina saves money to bring her family over from Sweden
The Whole Town's Talking. Fannie Flagg. 6.9.21

👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
Tiny Tales: Stories of Romance, Ambition, Kindness, and Happiness. Alexander McCall Smith. 6.7.21

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
. Neil Gaiman. 6.10.21

👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). Ellie looked cautiously through a narrow gap in the lace curtains. 48%
Sold on a Monday. Kristina McMorris. 6.3.21

👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). Why don’t you comb the snarls out of your hair? 33%
A Virgin River Christmas. Robyn Carr. 6.6.21

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
The Children's Blizzard. Melanie Benjamin. 6.14.21

👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Red Sky at Morning. Richard Bradford. 6.5.21

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
. Mystery Writers of America. 6.2.21

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.) murder
The Ritual Bath. Faye Kellerman. 6.11.21

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
A Lowcountry Wedding. Mary Alice Monroe. 5.25.21

👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?) Emily and Win
The Girl Who Chased the Moon. Sarah Addison Allen. 6.10.21

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
New Mercies. Sandra Dallas. 6.5.21

👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
. Jesse Q. Sutanto. 6.8.21

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
. Sherryl Woods. 6.13.21

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object. a book has been stolen
Murder in the Secret Garden. Ellery Adams. 6.7.21

Congrats Kim

Genevieve, I can't get my finished challenge to post to save my life! What if I just post the link to it?

Tari wrote: "Genevieve, I can't get my finished challenge to post to save my life! What if I just post the link to it?"

That will be fine. I had problems last week trying to post something and JoAnne ended up having to do it.

Here Comes The Bride COMPLETION POST
25.05.21 - 25.08.21
Level 2 16 or more - Read 17
1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded.
Next victim - Helen h durrant 03.06.21 – Hugo Franklin
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
the festival Sarah j Naughton 01.06.21
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories - Holly black - 26.05.21


2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something.
Saves for a new laptop
Kiss of Death Malcolm Rose 04.06.21
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
How to fall in love again - Amanda prowse 05.06.21


3. SPAIN
👰Read a book with lace in the text.
The pact Amy heydenrych 08.06.21
C3 – she added lace to the jacket ….
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb.
Abandoned Anya Peters 02.06.21


4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
Killing kate Alex lake 29.05.21
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
The half sister Sandie jones 27.05.21


5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
After anna Alex lake 25.05.21


6. ITALY
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
The spotted dog - Kerry greenwood 03.06.21


7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
Killing kate Alex lake 29.05.21 – Dylan has no idea who his father is
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together.
Rainwater Sandra brown 06.06.21
👰 Read a book that you were given.
The butler’s babies Vivien Head 08.06.21


8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
The other couple Sarah j Naughton 16.06.21
They all dance at the wedding


9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
the mothers - sarah j naughton 14.06.21


10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
The last lie Alex lake 27.05.21

Genevieve wrote: "That will be fine. I had problems last week trying to post something and JoAnne ended up having to do it."

Thanks! I'll do that right now. I don't know what it is about this thread, but I tried 3-4 times with the full challenge and even once with just half of it, and it just sat there spinning!

Ok here's finished post at msg. 10 (link opens in new tab but directly to it)

Congrats Tari

Genevieve wrote: "Congrats Tari"

Thanks, Genevieve!

Here Comes The Bride COMPLETION POST
25.05.21 - 25.08.21
Level 2 16 or more - Read 17
1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded.
Next victim - Helen h durrant 03.06.21 – Hugo Franklin
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
the festival Sarah j Naughton 01.06.21
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories - Holly black - 26.05.21


2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something.
Saves for a new laptop
Kiss of Death Malcolm Rose 04.06.21
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
How to fall in love again - Amanda prowse 05.06.21


3. SPAIN
👰Read a book with lace in the text.
The pact Amy heydenrych 08.06.21
C3 – she added lace to the jacket ….
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb.
Abandoned Anya Peters 02.06.21


4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
Killing kate Alex lake 29.05.21
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
The half sister Sandie jones 27.05.21


5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
After anna Alex lake 25.05.21


6. ITALY
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
The spotted dog - Kerry greenwood 03.06.21


7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
Killing kate Alex lake 29.05.21 – Dylan has no idea who his father is
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together.
Rainwater Sandra brown 06.06.21
👰 Read a book that you were given.
The butler’s babies Vivien Head 08.06.21


8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
The other couple Sarah j Naughton 16.06.21
They all dance at the wedding


9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
the mothers - sarah j naughton 14.06.21


10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
The last lie Alex lake 27.05.21

Congrats DenXXX

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: Three months from start date. 7/13/21 - 10/12/2021
Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks
Level 2: 16 or more

TASKS

1. FINLAND
At celebrations during a Finnish wedding, it is often customary to “dance” the crown off of the bride's head. The bride is blindfolded and surrounded by the unmarried women at the event, who form a ring and dance around her. The bride then takes off the crown and places it on the head of the nearest girl she can reach, who is then destined to be the next women to be betrothed. This dance continues until all girls in the ring have worn the crown. The bride's head is then covered with either a linen, scarf, or silk cap.
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)

2. GERMANY
In Germany before a future bride-to-be is even engaged, she saves away pennies, which will then be used to purchase her wedding shoes. This tradition is said to help the happy couple get off on the right foot.
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.

3. SPAIN
In Spain the gown brides wore used to be made from black lace! However, modern times have seen more brides wearing a white lace dress and mantilla, a type of lace headdress. The mantilla is traditionally given by the mother of the bride, who will have it embroidered especially. The mantilla is worn with a peineta — a high comb.
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
As China is such a large place, traditions brides follow differ depending on their home region. Tujia brides must cry for an hour a day every day for a month in the run-up to their wedding. After the first ten days, the bride’s mother joins her in crying daily before being joined by her grandmother. As the other women join in, it’s seen as an expression of their joy.
√👰 Read a book where a character cries.
Boy: Tales of Childhood - Roald Dahl 7/13 - 14 Boy cries on his first day at boarding school or could use for 2 germany someone gets engaged. his older half sister gets engaged
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
Before the brides big day, she’ll attend a Mehendi ceremony. This is where family and friends gather to apply the beautifully intricate henna. Tradition says that the deepness of the color of the henna determines the bond between husband and wife and how well the bride will get along with her mother-in-law. Hidden within the henna are the names of the happy couple and it’s often painted on the palms, hands, forearms and legs. In some regions, the women will wear a saree (long drape) for her wedding and in others, she wears a lehenga (a long skirt). It’s common for the bride to be dressed in red or another bright color and her clothing is stitched with an outstanding design.
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
The color green was traditionally a symbol of luck and fertility in Italian weddings. Brides in the past would add green to their outfits the evening before their weddings. This would come in the form of a sash or a brooch during the rehearsal dinner.
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.)

7. SWEDEN
In Swedish weddings, the bride is not accompanied by her father as she walks down the aisle. Instead, the bride and groom walk arm in arm symbolizing their new journey together. The concept of being “given away” indicating ownership is not culturally acceptable.
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
In Cuba, like for all of us, wedding ceremonies can be a real hit to the wallet. To help offset the costs, a money dance is performed during festivities. That is, the bride dances with the male guests present at the wedding as the men pin money to her dress. These offerings are seen as a thank you and as wedding gifts.
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
For German brides, preparations traditionally start early. By that I mean, at birth. It is said, when a baby girl is born, her family would plant the seeds of trees. And before her wedding day, the trees are sold to help pay for the celebrations.
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.

10. NIGERIA
It is said that in certain parts of Nigerian culture a list of items drafted by the bride’s family is given to the groom prior to the wedding. If he cannot produce these gifts for the bride before the big day, he cannot be married. Items can sometimes be quite expensive or obscure. This can be a real test for the groom-to-be.
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)

Welcome Cindy III

Finished! :)

Here Comes The Bride
May 25, 2021 - August 24, 2021

Level 2: 16 or more

18/16+ Tasks Completed

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
A Man Worth Shaving For by Michelle Pennington (6/6/21) - Logan
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)
Back to the Beach by Brooke St. James (6/25/21) - Mia

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
Not Forgotten by Elizabeth Johns (6/5/21)

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
Romancing the Treasure by Cami Checketts (6/17/21)

👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Beauty and the Baker by Christine Sterling (5/25/21)
"...the LACE of her veil got in the way." (pg 102)
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Rescue a Stubborn Heart by Cindy Roland Anderson (6/16/21)
"...Finley ran a comb through her long, dark hair." (Loc 1594)

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
Beyond All Dreams by Elizabeth Camden (5/28/21)
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Wager for a Wife by Karen Tuft (6/16/21)
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.
Falling for Your Boss by Emma St. Clair (6/10/21)


6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
Her Loyal Bodyguard by Laura Ann (5/31/21)

👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant.
Bound and Determined by Regina Jennings (5/29/21) - Luck
👰 Read a book where some event takes place in the evening. (What is it.)
One Tiny Lie by Jennifer Youngblood (6/4/21) - birthday party

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
Falling for Your Fake Fiancé by Emma St. Clair (6/12/21)
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)
Her Broken Bodyguard by Laura Ann (6/2/21) - Harlan & Cora
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
For Castle and Crown by Sian Ann Bessey (6/27/21)
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
Give Me One Good Reason by Michelle Pennington (6/8/21)

👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
Falling for Your Best Friend's Twin by Emma St. Clair (6/9/21)
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)
Second First Kiss by Jennifer Griffith (5/30/21)

Congrats Shash

FINISHED
Here Comes The Bride
Duration: 05/26/2021 - 06/25/2021
Level 2: 16 or more
Read: 19


1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
Josie Beneath the Scars Cherise Sinclair 6/7/21
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Rock Me Carly Phillips 6/3/21
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)
The Southern Side of Paradise Kristy Woodson Harvey 6/2/21 Vivi wears a flower crown.

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
The Secret to Southern Charm Kristy Woodson Harvey 5/31/21

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Slightly South of Simple Kristy Woodson Harvey 5/31/21 p 146 They lace up my leg.
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
The Fifteenth Minute Sarina Bowen 6/8/21
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Silver Girl Elin Hilderbrand 5/29/21
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
The Color of Destiny Julianne MacLean 6/19/21
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not Iris Morland 6/23/21
👰 Read a book where a character gets pregnant.
Pipe Dreams Sarina Bowen 6/9/21
👰 Read a book where some event takes place in the evening.
Bella's sister had an award dinner. The Shameless Hour Sarina Bowen 6/8/21

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
The Color of Heaven Julianne MacLean 6/19/21 (view spoiler)[Sophie was estranged from her father because she was the child of another man who died before she was born, which she did not know until close to the end of the book. (hide spoiler)]
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together.
Max and Uzuri Mischief and the Masters Cherise Sinclair 6/4/21
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
The Dress of the Season Kate Noble 6/25/21
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
The Forever Girl Jill Shalvis 6/14/21
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
A Family Affair: Christmas Mary Campisi 6/21/21
👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
Brooklynaire Sarina Bowen 6/10/21
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.
Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens 6/6/21

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
The Stolen Marriage Diane Chamberlain 6/6/21
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)

Finished!

Here Comes The Bride
Duration: June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021

Level One: 5 - 15 Tasks
Level 2: 16 or more

Completed: 22/16+

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom) - I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara - Completed: 6/5/2021 (The EAR blindfolded his victims)
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing. - Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron - Completed: 6/21/2021
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?) - Wonderment in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 6/7/2021 (The girl Darlene hallucinates is wearing a crown)

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping. - The Chain by Adrian McKinty - Completed: 6/20/2021 (Kylie)
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?) - The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz - Completed: 6/8/2021 (Lola saves money so she can run away)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged. - Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 6/22/2021

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
👰 Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). - Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 6/10/2021, pg. 85 "...the stacks of sumptuous lace pillows..."
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries. - Buried in the Stacks by Allison Brook - Completed: 6/25/2021
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother. - Impostor Syndrome by Kathy Wang - Completed: 6/15/2021
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover. - The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco - Completed: 6/29/2021 *
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story. - Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake by Sarah Graves - Completed: 6/4/2021
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

*

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover. - Grand Union: Stories by Zadie Smith - Completed: 6/4/2021
👰 Read a book where a character either has luck or gets pregnant. - The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah - Completed: 6/4/2021
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.) - Montana Sky by Nora Roberts - Completed: 6/8/2021 (New Year's Eve Party)

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father. - Me by Elton John - Completed: 6/16/2021
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?) - The Maidens by Alex Michaelides - Completed: 6/28/2021 (Mariana and Sebastien)
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances. - The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune - Completed: 6/13/2021
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover. - Read and Gone by Allison Brook - Completed: 6/16/2021 **
👰 Read a book where a girl is born. - The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman - Completed: 6/7/2021
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.
**

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test. - Normal People by Sally Rooney - Completed: 6/23/2021
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object. - Who Moved My Goat Cheese? by Lynn Cahoon - Completed: 6/1/2021
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation) - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - Completed: 6/9/2021

Congrats JoAnne and Lex.

Finished...thanks Genevieve!

Level Two - Goal 20+ - Read: 25

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Ana)
Grey, E.L. James ★★★★ 6/8

👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.

👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. - Mavis
Born in Death, J.D. Robb ★★★★ 7/13

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.

👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. - her future (uses to move to London)
Until We Collide, Charlotte Fallowfield ★★★★ 6/14

👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
A June Bride, Marybeth Mayhew Whalen ★★★ 6/1

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
Night Smoke, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 6/28

👰Read a book with lace in the text. pg 34-She's all tan skin and black lace in the middle...
One Wild Night, A.L. Jackson ★★★ 6/19

👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. loc 1749 I grab a bottle of water for the road and slide the comb and a hair tie into...
Firekeeper's Daughter, Angeline Boulley ★★★★ 6/20

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries. (Nora)
The Midnight Library, Matt Haig ★★★ 6/6

👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother. (Anna)
Derrick, Donna Fasano ★★★ 6/5

👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
Darker, E.L. James ★★★★ 6/15

👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.
Match Me If You Can, Susan Elizabeth Phillips ★★★★ 7/15

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
Wild Thing, Anne Stuart ★★ 6/18

👰 Read a book where a character either has luck - Mort
Mort, Terry Pratchett ★★★★ 6/27

👰 Read a book where some event takes place in the evening. (Christmas Party)
Memory in Death, J.D. Robb ★★★★ 6/2

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father - Dylan is estranged
Prickly Business, Piper Vaughn ★★ 6/13

👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they? - Willian and Megan)
A Christmas Wish, Leeanna Morgan ★★★★ 6/13

👰 Read a book that you were given.
Bad Breakup, Elise Faber ★★★ 6/24

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances - Jordan and Abigail
Bad Night Stand, Elise Faber ★★★ 6/10

👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.
Fatal Destiny, Marie Force ★★★★ 7/7

👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
A Christmas Wish, Leeanna Morgan ★★★★ 6/13

👰 Read a book where a girl is born - Bonnie
Gone With the Wind, Margaret Mitchell ★★★★ 6/5

👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense - classic record albums
Prickly Business, Piper Vaughn ★★ 6/13

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test - Anastasia takes pregnancy test
Freed, E.L. James ★★★★ 7/9
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object. - book
Lover Unveiled, J.R. Ward ★★★★ 6/27

👰 Read a book where a character buys love. - Treavor
Sorry Not Sorry, Sophie Ranald ★★★★ 7/4

Congrats Tammie and you are welcome

Here Comes The Bride
05/25/2021 -08/24/2021

COMPLETED

Level 2: 16 or more

1. FINLAND
👰 Read a book where a character is blindfolded. (Tell us whom)
Find You First by Linwood Barclay 6/22/2021
Caroline is blindfolded when she meets for rendezvous with Broderick.
👰 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
The Unexpected Waltz by Kim Wright 7/26/2021
Kelly takes up competitive ballroom dance.
👰 Read a book where a character wears a crown. (Who is it?)

2. GERMANY
👰 Read a book where a character goes shoe shopping.
👰 Read a book where a character saves money for something. ( What is it?)
👰 Read a book where someone gets engaged.
All Summer Long by Melody Carlson 7/4/2021
Leo gets engaged twice in the book.

3. SPAIN
👰 Read a book with a black cover.
The Stranger Beside Me: Ted Bundy: The Shocking Inside Story by Ann Rule 6/28/2021

👰Read a book with lace in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Quick and the Thread by Amanda Lee 6/7/2021
Page 7 I opened the closet and took out my black lace dress.
👰 Read a book where a character uses a comb. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

4. CHINA
👰 Read a book where a character cries.
The Trust by Ronald H Balson 6/18/2021
Janie cries at all three family funerals.
👰 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Don't You Cry by Mary Kubica 6/7/2021
Ingrid is a mother
👰 Read a book which is tenth in a series.

5. INDIA
👰 Read a book with a red cover.
👰 Read a book with a mother in-law as part of the story.
👰 Read a book with a skirt on the cover.

6. ITALY
👰 Read a book with a green cover.
👰 Read a book where a character gets pregnant.
Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer 5/27/2021 Karina becomes pregnant.
👰 Read a book where some even takes place in the evening.(What is it.)
To Fudge or Not to Fudge by Nancy Coco 5/31/2021
All taping of the fudge bake off takes place after 7 PM.

7. SWEDEN
👰 Read a book with a character who is estranged from their father or doesn't know their father.
Red Sky Over Hawaii by Sara Ackerman 5/31/2021
Lana has been estranged from her father since she was 17.
👰 Read a book where a couple walks together. (Who are they?)
The 20th Victim by James Patterson 7/10/2021
Joe and Lindsay walk their dog, Martha.
👰 Read a book that you were given.

8. CUBA
👰 Read a book where a character dances.
Murder Once Removed by S C Perkins 6/27/2021
Lucy dances to 80s music at a Halloween party.
👰 Read a book with a dress on the cover.

Elvis Takes a Back Seat by Leanna Ellis 7/16/2021
👰 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title.

9. GERMANY
👰 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Cocoa Beach by Beatriz Williams 6/19/2021

👰 Read a book where a girl is born.
Who's Dead, Doc? by J M Griffin 7/3/2021
The birth of Adelle's daughter is key to blackmail in the plot.
👰 Read a book where something is sold to pay an expense.
Death at High Tide by Hannah Dennison 7/9/2021
Evie has to sell the house after Robert's death to handle business losses.

10. NIGERIA
👰 Read a book where a character takes a test.
Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson 7/18/2021
Amelia takes a pregnancy test after in vitro.
👰 Read a book where a character has to find a certain object.
One Foot in Eden by Ron Rash 6/29/2021
The Sheriff needs to find Holland's body.
👰 Read a book where a character buys love. (Your Interpretation)
The High Season by Judy Blundell 7/7/2021
So many possibilities in this book - Is Lark buying Doe (lesbians)? Is Adeline buying Mike(widow and homeowner)? Lucas buying Lark(father daughter)?

Congrats Anne