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message 1: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

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Choose one or more of the below words to spell out this month. You can use any of the following to complete a letter:
1. First letter of the Book's title
2. First letter of the Author's first or last name
3. First letter of a Main Character's first or last name

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. When you have finished the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and re-post in a new message, letting us know it is completed.

Words to Choose From:
Republic of Palau
Ngerulmud
Capitol
Government
Complex
Stone
Faces
Monoliths
Odalmelech
Badrulchau
Melekeok Bai
Lake Ngardok
Nature
Reserve
Ngardmau
Waterfall
Beaches
Island
Paradise
Dice
Jellyfish
Rock


message 2: by Jan, Moderator (last edited Jan 01, 2022 09:04AM) (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Participants

Agnieszka ~ Done
Allie ~ Done
Bev(baglady) ~ Done
Book Concierge ~ Done
Chrystal
Connie ~ Done
Deanie
Ed ~ Done
Frankie
Jan ~ Done
Jonquil ~ Done
Karen ♐ ~ Done
Lex
Mave
Olivermagnus ~ Done
Sam
Simone
Tari ~ Done
Teri-k ~ Done


message 3: by Jan, Moderator (last edited Jul 28, 2021 10:52AM) (new)

Jan | 20932 comments My Spot

Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
4/4

Rock
R - J.K. Rowling | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 7/8/21***
O - Off Kilter | Hannah Reed 7/17/21***
C - Andrea Carter | Treacherous Strand 7/12/21***
K - Dean Koontz | Odd Thomas 7/22/21****


Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling Off Kilter (Scottish Highlands, #1) by Hannah Reed Treacherous Strand (Inishowen Mysteries #2) by Andrea Carter Odd Thomas (Odd Thomas, #1) by Dean Koontz


message 4: by Olivermagnus (last edited Jul 28, 2021 06:01AM) (new)

 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) | 1054 comments Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

9
of 9 Complete

N - Next Year in Havana - Chanel Cleeton - 7/8/21
G - The Gordonston Ladies Dog Walking Club - Duncan Whitehead - 7/27/21
E - Eva Luna - Isabel Allende - 7/8/21
R - Recursion - Blake Crouch - 7/21/21
U - Untouched - Maisey Yates - 7/2/21
L - A Lot like Love - Julie James - 7/11/21
M - Martha Wells - Artificial Condition - 7/13/21
U - Unveiled - Courtney Milan - 7/25/21
D - Dead Wrong - J.A. Jance - 7/13/21


message 5: by Frankie (last edited Jul 28, 2021 09:44PM) (new)


message 6: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Thanks for joining Lynda & Frankie!


message 7: by Karen ♐ (last edited Dec 08, 2021 01:46PM) (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 1344 comments Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021


N - Char-Nathan - False Front Debbie Baldwin - 7/9
G - Char-Gaby - Fall Away Zoe York - 7/3
E - Seduced Taryn Elliott - 7/3
R - Rough Ride Kristen Ashley - 7/15
U - Uncaged Harper Sloan - 10/13
L - Smoke and Sin Lexi Blake - 7/17
M - Char-Millie - Walk Through Fire Kristen Ashley - 7/14
U - Under His Rule Clarissa Wild - 11/19
D - Char-Max Delaroche - The Boss Prince Alix Nichols - 7/20


message 8: by Tari (last edited Jul 19, 2021 02:47PM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 958 comments Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

16/16

Waterfall
Wilmot Rain mc-Murder at the Lakeside Library Holly Danvers 7/7/21
A Arsenic and Adobo Mia P. Manansala 7/3/21
Tucker, Jolie mc-Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Murder Jodi Rath 7/14/21
Emmie Lyn-Sprinkles and a Situation Emmie Lyn 7/4/21
R Red, White 'n Blue Murder Rosie A. Point 7/11/21
F Fatal Family Ties S.C. Perkins 7/19/21
Allie McMurphy mc-Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas Nancy Coco 7/5/21
Laura Scott-Dogged by Death Laura Scott 7/7/21
Lena Gregory-A Spirit Seeks Asylum Lena Gregory 7/13/21

Beaches
Bell Cindy-A Bitter Sweet Murder Cindy Bell 7/9/21
Emmie Lyn-Custard and a Crisis Emmie Lyn 7/6/21
Alex Daniels mc-A Hex for Danger Esme Addison 7/10/21
Crowe, Kat mc-An Unforeseen Demise P.A.Mason 7/2/21
Happy Camper Mysteries-Midnight Spells Murder Mary Angela 7/12/21
Emmie Lyn-Dishing Up Deceit Emmie Lyn 7/8/21
Sunny Charles mc-Lemon Murder Pie Rosie A. Point 7/6/21


message 9: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Thanks for joining Karen & Tari!


message 10: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 958 comments Jan wrote: "Thanks for joining Karen & Tari!"

You're welcome, Jan!


message 12: by Agnieszka (last edited Aug 02, 2021 07:03AM) (new)

Agnieszka (agnieszka7) | 349 comments May I spell out 'Eco-Pledge'? I love this idea and think that should be much more common in the world and not only for the turists!

Ngerulmud Spell Out
Duration:
July, 2021
Progress: 14/10+
100+ pgs, re-reads are ok, re-post when finished, can use book titles, author's or MC's name (first & last)

Eco-Pledge
E: An Encounter at Pemberley: A Pride And Prejudice Variation by Isabelle Mayfair 3* 7/28 (102!)
C: Change of Fortune by Jana Deleon 5* 7/18
O: One Plus One Equals Trouble by Sondra Kraak 3* 7/5
-: Stuck: How to Overcome Your Anger and Learn How to Forgive by F. Remy Diederich 4* 7/24
P: The Paris Protection by Bryan Devore 3* 7/12
L: Left Luggage by Andrew Christie 4* 7/16 John Lawrence, Betty Lawrence
E: Elizabeth 'Bizzy' Baker: Dog Days of Murder book 2 in Country Cottage Mysteries: Books 1-3 by Addison Moore & Bellamy Bloom 3* 7/25
D: Death Down Under by Samantha Silver 3* 7/2
G: Grime Beat by Marji Laine 3* 7/14
E: The Eleventh Hour by Anina Collins 4* 7/19


Nature
📌N:
✔A: Ahmed: Final Vow by Kathleen Brooks 5* 7/23
✔T: There's No One Like Jesus by Blake Western 5* 7/5
📌U: Upał (Heat) by Marcin Ciszewski ?* 7/?
✔R: Rylann Pierce: Wiedersehen macht Liebe=About That Night by Julie James 3* 7/9
✔E: Elizabeth 'Bizzy' Baker: Santa Claws Calamity book 3 in Country Cottage Mysteries: Books 1-3 by Addison Moore & Bellamy Bloom 3* 7/26

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message 13: by Ed (last edited Dec 31, 2021 06:59PM) (new)

Ed Lehman | 721 comments *****COMPLETED 8/27/21*****

Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
100p. min.


Choose one or more of the below words to spell out this month. You can use any of the following to complete a letter:
1. First letter of the Book's title
2. First letter of the Author's first or last name
3. First letter of a Main Character's first or last name

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. When you have finished the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and re-post in a new message, letting us know it is completed.

N- Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb-8/8/21
G- Raisins and Almonds by Kerry Greenwood-7/11/21
E- The Engagement by Georges Simenon-8/27/21
R-Stone Cold by Robert Swindells-7/28/21
U- Marta Oulie by Sigrid Undset-7/22/21-
L- My Tender Matador by Pedro Lemebel 7/9/21
M- My Life and Hard Times by James Thurber-7/11/21-
U-Ursula Lopez in Crocodile Tears by Mercedes Rosende-7/23/21
D- The Judge and His Hangman by Friedrich Dürrenmatt-7/4/21

Words to Choose From:
Republic of Palau
Ngerulmud
Capitol
Government
Complex
Stone
Faces
Monoliths
Odalmelech
Badrulchau
Melekeok Bai
Lake Ngardok
Nature
Reserve
Ngardmau
Waterfall
Beaches
Island
Paradise
Dice
Jellyfish
Rock


message 14: by Sam (new)

Sam | 208 comments Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

Ngerulmud


message 15: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Welcome Jonquil, Agnieszka, Ed & Sam!

Yes Agnieszka - I will accept Eco-Pledge! It is a wonderful policy!


message 17: by Agnieszka (new)

Agnieszka (agnieszka7) | 349 comments Jan wrote: "Welcome Jonquil, Agnieszka, Ed & Sam!

Yes Agnieszka - I will accept Eco-Pledge! It is a wonderful policy!"


YAY! Thank you.


message 18: by Chrystal (new)

Chrystal (chrystal0830) | 157 comments Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 2021

0/9

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message 20: by Connie N. (last edited Oct 14, 2021 02:27PM) (new)

Connie N. | 687 comments Ngerulmud Spell Out
Timeframe: 7/1/21 to 7/31/21
14/14

N - Nicola Yoon - Instructions for Dancing - 9/2/21 ♥♥♥♥
G - Gerald Duff - Memphis Ribs - 7/6/21 ♥♥♥
E - An Everyday Hero by Laura Trentham - 7/14/21 ♥♥♥♥♥
R - Robb, J.D. - Shadows in Death - 8/14/21 ♥♥♥♥♥
U - Until Nico by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 7/3/21 ♥♥♥♥
L - Linwood Barclay - Broken Promise - 7/2/21 ♥♥♥♥
M - Mandy Hubbard - You Wish - 7/4/21 ♥♥♥♥
U - The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back by Sariah Wilson - 9/15/21 ♥♥♥♥
D - Don Mann - Hunt the Wolf - 7/16/21 ♥♥♥
P - Paige, Laurelin - Dirty Filthy Rich Men - 8/6/21 ♥♥♥
A - Anna Bennett - The Duke Is but a Dream - 7/11/21 ♥♥♥♥
L - Lynn, Stacey - Knocked Up - 8/9/21 ♥♥♥
A - Andrews, Ilona - Magic Binds - 7/19/21 ♥♥♥♥
U - Until July by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 10/8/21 ♥♥♥♥

Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon Memphis Ribs (Ragsdale and Walker, #1) by Gerald Duff An Everyday Hero (Heart of a Hero #2) by Laura Trentham Shadows in Death (In Death, #51) by J.D. Robb Until Nico (Until, #4) by Aurora Rose Reynolds Broken Promise (Promise Falls, #1) by Linwood Barclay You Wish by Mandy Hubbard The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back (The Ugly Stepsister #1) by Sariah Wilson Hunt the Wolf (SEAL Team Six, #1) by Don Mann Dirty Filthy Rich Men (Dirty Duet, #1) by Laurelin Paige The Duke Is But a Dream (Debutante Diaries, #2) by Anna Bennett Knocked Up (Crazy Love, #2) by Stacey Lynn Magic Binds (Kate Daniels, #9) by Ilona Andrews Until July (Until Her/Him, #1) by Aurora Rose Reynolds

*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 10/8/21******


message 21: by Book Concierge (last edited Jul 23, 2021 07:56AM) (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 1812 comments Ngerulmud S*P*E*L*L challenge
Begins: 01July21 / Ends: 31July21



6 / 6 completed


Island
I
- IHIMAERA, Witi / The Whale Rider ✔ – 21July21
S - Shadow of Night✔ – 04July21
L - Longbourn ✔ – 06July21
A - AUSTEN, Jane / Pride and Prejudice ✔ – 10July21
N - Nice Work ✔ – 07July21
D - Devil in Winter ✔ – 13July21

.


message 22: by Allison (last edited Dec 08, 2021 05:18PM) (new)

Allison | 1004 comments Begrudgingly Spell Challenge

B - Berry, Julie (Lovely War) 7/14/21
E - Eskens, Allen (The Life We Bury) 10/5/21
A - Anthony Bourdain (Medium Raw) 11/5/21
C - China Road 7/12/21
H - Harper, Jane (The Dry) 7/8/21
E - Ellen Keith (The Dutch Wife) 8/30/21
S - Station Eleven 10/31/21


message 23: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Welcome everyone!!


message 25: by Simone (new)

Simone (simonec75) Reserving this spot!


message 26: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Welcome Mave &Simone!


message 27: by Lexi (last edited Jul 14, 2021 04:30PM) (new)

Lexi (lexi_liese) Ngerulmud Spell Out
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021


Completed: 10/10

Odalmelech
O - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston - Completed: 7/8/2021
D - Darby McCray (MC): Under Currents by Nora Roberts - Completed: 7/8/2021
A - Andy Weir: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - Completed: 7/12/2021
L - Louise Erdrich: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich - Completed: 7/4/2021
M - McKinlay, Jenn: Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay - Completed: 7/7/2021
E - Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay - Completed: 7/6/2021
L - Lorna Barrett: Sentenced to Death by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 7/5/2021
E - Elle Cosimano: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano - Completed: 7/14/2021
C - Caz Frear: Shed No Tears by Caz Frear - Completed: 7/5/2021
H - Hancock, Anne Mette: The Corpse Flower by Anne Mette Hancock - Completed: 7/11/2021


message 28: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Thanks for joining Lex!


message 29: by Deanie (last edited Jul 28, 2021 07:52PM) (new)

Deanie Nelder | 88 comments Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021


Ngerulmud, Republic of Palau
N - Trusted by Karen Nappa - 7/3/2021
G - GT Lewis in Blinded by Karen Nappa - 7/12/2021
E - Emily Grant in Rescuing Emily by Susan Stoker - 7/2/2021
R - Rescuing Rayne by Susan Stoker - 7/1/2021
U - United by Karen Nappa - 7/3/2021
L - Logan by B.J. Wane - 7/13/2021
M - Midsummer Night's Dream by Anya Summers - 7/6/2021
U
D - Delving Deep by Karen Nappa - 7/6/2021

R - Returning to Her Master by B.J. Wane - 7/10/2021
E - Elizabeth Parkins in Shelter for Elizabeth by Susan Stoker -7/6/2021
P - Friends with Benefits by Poppy Flynn - 7/23/2021
U
B - Submitting to the Sheriff by B.J. Wane - 7/11/2021
L - Lassoed by Vanessa Vale - 7/15/2021
I
C - Conflicted by Karen Nappa - 7/9/2021

O - One Fine Fae by Molly Harper - 7/6/2021
F - Finding Trouble by Karen Nappa - 7/10/2021

P - Captive Heart by Poppy Flynn - 7/23/2021
A - Appreciated by Karen Nappa - 7/8/2021
L - Daddy Bear by Laylah Roberts - 7/26/2021
A - At His Mercy by Claire Thompson - 7/15/2021
U


message 30: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Welcome Deanie!


message 31: by Teri-K (new)

Teri-K | 1269 comments Jan, is it ok to drop The, A, and An from titles and use the next word?


message 32: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Absolutely Teri!! You can use it or drop it.


message 33: by Teri-K (new)

Teri-K | 1269 comments Jan wrote: "Absolutely Teri!! You can use it or drop it."

Thought so, but wanted to be sure. Thanks!


message 35: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Way to go Jonquil!


message 36: by Lexi (last edited Jul 27, 2021 05:44PM) (new)

Lexi (lexi_liese) Finished!

Ngerulmud Spell Out
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

Completed: 10/10

Odalmelech
O - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston - Completed: 7/8/2021
D - Darby McCray (MC): Under Currents by Nora Roberts - Completed: 7/8/2021
A - Andy Weir: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - Completed: 7/12/2021
L - Louise Erdrich: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich - Completed: 7/4/2021
M - McKinlay, Jenn: Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay - Completed: 7/7/2021
E - Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay - Completed: 7/6/2021
L - Lorna Barrett: Sentenced to Death by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 7/5/2021
E - Elle Cosimano: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano - Completed: 7/14/2021
C - Caz Frear: Shed No Tears by Caz Frear - Completed: 7/5/2021
H - Hancock, Anne Mette: The Corpse Flower by Anne Mette Hancock - Completed: 7/11/2021

Might as well start another one and see how far I can get :) No need to link it up, I'll be able to find it

Ngerulmud Spell Out
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

Completed: 6/7

Beaches:
B - Brit Bennett: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett - Completed: 7/18/2021
E - Edwidge Danticat: Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat - Completed: 7/20/2021
A - Adrian McKinty: The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty - Completed: 7/27/2021
C - Clare Kimball: Divine Evil by Nora Roberts - Completed: 7/21/2021
H
E - Eliza Jones (MC): Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson - Completed: 7/20/2021
S - Stoker, Bram: Dracula by Bram Stoker - Completed: 7/17/2021


message 37: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Terrific job Lex! You have plenty time for another one!!


message 38: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 958 comments Finished

Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

16/16

Waterfall
Wilmot Rain mc-Murder at the Lakeside Library Holly Danvers 7/7/21
A Arsenic and Adobo Mia P. Manansala 7/3/21
Tucker, Jolie mc-Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Murder Jodi Rath 7/14/21
Emmie Lyn-Sprinkles and a Situation Emmie Lyn 7/4/21
R Red, White 'n Blue Murder Rosie A. Point 7/11/21
F Fatal Family Ties S.C. Perkins 7/19/21
Allie McMurphy mc-Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas Nancy Coco 7/5/21
Laura Scott-Dogged by Death Laura Scott 7/7/21
Lena Gregory-A Spirit Seeks Asylum Lena Gregory 7/13/21

Beaches
Bell Cindy-A Bitter Sweet Murder Cindy Bell 7/9/21
Emmie Lyn-Custard and a Crisis Emmie Lyn 7/6/21
Alex Daniels mc-A Hex for Danger Esme Addison 7/10/21
Crowe, Kat mc-An Unforeseen Demise P.A.Mason 7/2/21
Happy Camper Mysteries-Midnight Spells Murder Mary Angela 7/12/21
Emmie Lyn-Dishing Up Deceit Emmie Lyn 7/8/21
Sunny Charles mc-Lemon Murder Pie Rosie A. Point 7/6/21


message 39: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Terrific job Tari!!


message 40: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 958 comments Jan wrote: "Terrific job Tari!!"

Thanks, Jan!


message 41: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 1812 comments Update message # 21 - Challenge Completed - 21July21


Ngerulmud S*P*E*L*L challenge
Begins: 01July21 / Ends: 31July21



6 / 6 completed


Island
I
- IHIMAERA, Witi / The Whale Rider ✔ – 21July21
S - Shadow of Night✔ – 04July21
L - Longbourn ✔ – 06July21
A - AUSTEN, Jane / Pride and Prejudice ✔ – 10July21
N - Nice Work ✔ – 07July21
D - Devil in Winter ✔ – 13July21

.


message 42: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Nice job BC!


message 44: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Three words done! Way to go Teri!


message 45: by Olivermagnus (new)

 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) | 1054 comments ~~~ Complete ~~~

Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

9
of 9 Complete

N - Next Year in Havana - Chanel Cleeton - 7/8/21
G - The Gordonston Ladies Dog Walking Club - Duncan Whitehead - 7/27/21
E - Eva Luna - Isabel Allende - 7/8/21
R - Recursion - Blake Crouch - 7/21/21
U - Untouched - Maisey Yates - 7/2/21
L - A Lot like Love - Julie James - 7/11/21
M - Martha Wells - Artificial Condition - 7/13/21
U - Unveiled - Courtney Milan - 7/25/21
D - Dead Wrong - J.A. Jance - 7/13/21


message 46: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Nicely done Lynda!


message 47: by Jan, Moderator (last edited Jul 28, 2021 10:53AM) (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Had a slow month of reading so I went the easy route to get it finished.

Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
4/4

Rock
R - J.K. Rowling | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 7/8/21***
O - Off Kilter | Hannah Reed 7/17/21***
C - Andrea Carter | Treacherous Strand 7/12/21***
K - Dean Koontz | Odd Thomas 7/22/21****

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling Off Kilter (Scottish Highlands, #1) by Hannah Reed Treacherous Strand (Inishowen Mysteries #2) by Andrea Carter Odd Thomas (Odd Thomas, #1) by Dean Koontz


message 49: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20932 comments Great job Frankie!


message 50: by Allison (new)

Allison | 1004 comments Jan wrote: "Had a slow month of reading so I went the easy route to get it finished.

Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
4/4

Rock
R - J.K. Rowling | [book:Harry Potter and the ..."


Still made it happen, Girlfriend!


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