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NOVEMBER - FOOTLOSE CHALLENGE


Duration November 1- 30, 2021

I love this movie! This is another soundtrack challenge. Happy Reading!

1. "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins -Read a book that has a character named Ken, Kenny or Kenneth, foot on the cover or title starts with "F".

2. "Let's Hear It for the Boy" by Deniece Williams- Read a book with boy in the title, set on a farm or author's first or last name starts with "W".

3. "Almost Paradise" by Mike Reno / Ann Wilson-Read a book set on an island, with beach on the cover or character/author named Mike or Michael.

4. "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler- Read a book with a hero(someone who does something heroic) in the story, hand holding something on the cover or MPG Science fiction.

5. "Dancing in the Sheets" by Shalamar- Read a book with a character who is a dancer or goes dancing, someone laying on a bed on the cover or title starts with "S".

6. "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)" by Kenny Loggins - Read a book where a character is set free from something(jail, kidnapper, some type of addiction, etc.), title starts with "I" or MPG Contemporary Romance.

7. "Somebody's Eyes" by Karla Bonoff- Read a book with eyes on the cover, title starts with "K" or with a jealous ex-boyfriend or girlfriend.

8. "The Girl Gets Around" by Sammy Hagar-Read a book with "Girl" in the title, character loses their innocence or character named Sam, Sammy, Samuel or Samantha.

9. "Never" by Moving Pictures- Read a book that was made into a movie, with "Never in the title or MPG Romance.

10. "Bang Your Head (Metal Health)" by Quiet Riot- Read a book with MPG Dystopian, a character who is a musician or who is quiet.

11. "Hurts So Good by John Mellencamp-Read a book where the MC gets hurt, character named John or MPG thriller.

12. "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner-Read a book you have been "waiting" to read, set in New York or MPG Mystery.

Challenge levels:
Willard(Good Old Boy): 1-3 books
Ariel(Rebellious Preacher's Daughter): 4-6 books
Ren(New Guy): 7-9 books
Footloose: 10- 12 books

EVERYONE TO FINISH THIS CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE THIS BADGE.

NOVEMBER - FOOTLOSE CHALLENGE


Duration November 1- 30, 2021

Challenge levels: Ren(New Guy)
Completed: 8/8



3. "Almost Paradise" by Mike Reno / Ann Wilson- (set on an island, with beach on the cover) 11/8

4. "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler- (hand holding something on the cover) 11/3

5. "Dancing in the Sheets" by Shalamar- (title starts with "S".) 11/4

6. "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)" by Kenny Loggins - (title starts with "I") 11/18


8. "The Girl Gets Around" by Sammy Hagar-(character named Sam) 11/20

9. "Never" by Moving Pictures- (made into a movie) 11/17

11. "Hurts So Good by John Mellencamp-(MC gets hurt) 11/15

12. "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner-("waiting" to read) 11/21

NOVEMBER - FOOTLOOSE CHALLENGE
Duration November 1- 30, 2021
11/12

Challenge levels:

Footloose: 10- 12 books

1. "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins -Read a book that has a character named Ken, Kenny or Kenneth, foot on the cover or title starts with "F".
Ken Zolar-Short-Circuited in Charlotte Amy Patricia Meade 11/9/21

2. "Let's Hear It for the Boy" by Deniece Williams- Read a book with boy in the title, set on a farm or author's first or last name starts with "W".
Set at an alpaca farm- Patti Benning 11/7/21

3. "Almost Paradise" by Mike Reno / Ann Wilson-Read a book set on an island, with beach on the cover or character/author named Mike or Michael.
Set on Key West-The Graveyard Thief Danielle Collins 11/2/21

4. "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler- Read a book with a hero(someone who does something heroic) in the story, hand holding something on the cover or MPG Science fiction.
Trouble in the Treasure Heather Huffman 11/3/21

5. "Dancing in the Sheets" by Shalamar- Read a book with a character who is a dancer or goes dancing, someone laying on a bed on the cover or title starts with "S".
A Stitch of Murder Patti Benning 11/16/21

6. "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)" by Kenny Loggins - Read a book where a character is set free from something(jail, kidnapper, some type of addiction, etc.), title starts with "I" or MPG Contemporary Romance.
(view spoiler)[Kendall and Cole, jail (hide spoiler)] Getaway with Murder Diane Kelly 11/4/21

7. "Somebody's Eyes" by Karla Bonoff- Read a book with eyes on the cover, title starts with "K" or with a jealous ex-boyfriend or girlfriend.
Laurel-Christmas Chills at Pumpkin Hill Thea Cambert 11/1/21

8. "The Girl Gets Around" by Sammy Hagar-Read a book with "Girl" in the title, character loses their innocence or character named Sam, Sammy, Samuel or Samantha.
Samantha goes by Sam-An Eggnog to Die For Amy Pershing 11/9/21

9. "Never" by Moving Pictures- Read a book that was made into a movie, with "Never in the title or MPG Romance.

10. "Bang Your Head (Metal Health)" by Quiet Riot- Read a book with MPG Dystopian, a character who is a musician or who is quiet.
Thomas is quiet-Brothers Behind Bars Susan Harper 11/8/21

11. "Hurts So Good by John Mellencamp-Read a book where the MC gets hurt, character named John or MPG thriller.
Has a thriller tag-Christmas Caramel Murder Joanne Fluke 11/5/21

12. "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner-Read a book you have been "waiting" to read, set in New York or MPG Mystery.
Murder and Grits Karen McSpade 11/10/21

Hope you enjoy the challenge, Tari.

Leigh wrote: "Hope you enjoy the challenge, Tari."

Thanks, Leigh! The movie had some of the coolest music although Footloose song itself used to get on my nerves sometimes LOL

Tari wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Hope you enjoy the challenge, Tari."

Thanks, Leigh! The movie had some of the coolest music although Footloose song itself used to get on my nerves sometimes LOL"

I loved the music, too. I did a dance routine to Footloose when I was a teenager.

NOVEMBER - FOOTLOOSE CHALLENGE

Level: Ren (New Guy): 7-9 books
Read: 7/7-9

1. "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins - Read a book that has a character named Ken, Kenny or Kenneth, a foot on the cover or title starts with "F".

2. "Let's Hear It for the Boy" by Deniece Williams - Read a book with "Boy" in the title, set on a farm or author's first or last name starts with "W".

3. "Almost Paradise" by Mike Reno / Ann Wilson - Read a book set on an island, with beach on the cover or character/author named Mike or Michael.

4. "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler - Read a book with an MPG Science fiction.
Elder Race | Adrian Tchaikovsky - Nov 29

5. "Dancing in the Sheets" by Shalamar - Read a book with a character who goes dancing.
House of Earth and Blood | Sarah J. Maas - Nov 7

6. "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)" by Kenny Loggins - Read a book whose title starts with "I".
Idol | Kristen Callihan - Nov 1

7. "Somebody's Eyes" by Karla Bonoff - Read a book whose title starts with "K".
King Tomb | Scarlett Dawn - Nov 13

8. "The Girl Gets Around" by Sammy Hagar - Read a book with a character named Sam.
A Rising Man | Abir Mukherjee - Nov 25 (MC: Sam Wyndham)

9. "Never" by Moving Pictures - Read a book with an MPG Romance.
Don't Kiss the Bride | Carian Cole - Nov 15

10. "Bang Your Head (Metal Health)" by Quiet Riot - Read a book with MPG Dystopian, a character who is a musician or who is quiet.

11. "Hurts So Good" by John Mellencamp - Read a book where the MC gets hurt, character named John or MPG Thriller.

12. "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner - Read a book you have been "waiting" to read.
Trail of Lightning | Rebecca Roanhorse - Nov 30


***COMPLETE***

Welcome to the Challenge Elle!

These challenges have been my favorite recently so sign me up again!

NOVEMBER - FOOTLOSE CHALLENGE
Duration November 1- 30, 2021

Challenge level: Ariel (Rebellious Preacher's Daughter): 4-6 books - I've identified a book I have in my TBR pile for each of the prompts but honestly I'm thinking I can maybe read 4 for the challenge. LOL! - 9 completed - 11/29/21

1. "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins - Read a book that has a character named Ken, Kenny or Kenneth, foot on the cover or title starts with "F".

√2. "Let's Hear It for the Boy" by Deniece Williams - Read a book with boy in the title, set on a farm or author's first or last name starts with "W". - The Velveteen Rabbit - Margery Williams Bianco (She published this book as Margery Williams.)

√3. "Almost Paradise" by Mike Reno / Ann Wilson - Read a book set on an island, with a beach on the cover or character/author named Mike or Michael. - How I Started the Zombie Apocalypse: The Confession of Dr. David Kohlberg - Michael K. Clancy

√4. "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler - Read a book with a hero (someone who does something heroic) in the story, hand holding something on the cover or MPG Science fiction. - Hello, Transcriber - Hannah Morrissey

√5. "Dancing in the Sheets" by Shalamar - Read a book with a character who is a dancer or goes dancing, someone laying on a bed on the cover or title starts with "S". - Sharpe's Assassin (Sharpe, #22)

√6. "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)" by Kenny Loggins - Read a book where a character is set free from something (jail, kidnapper, some type of addiction, etc.), title starts with "I" or MPG Contemporary Romance. - The Cat and the Whaler (The Adventures of Little Gou, #2) - Robyn Paterson

√ 7. "Somebody's Eyes" by Karla Bonoff - Read a book with eyes on the cover, title starts with "K" or with a jealous ex-boyfriend or girlfriend. - Katherine's Wish - Linda Lappin


8. "The Girl Gets Around" by Sammy Hagar - Read a book with "Girl" in the title, character loses their innocence or character named Sam, Sammy, Samuel or Samantha.

√9. "Never" by Moving Pictures - Read a book that was made into a movie, with "Never in the title or MPG Romance. - A Match Made for Thanksgiving (Holidays with the Wongs, #1) - Jackie Lau

10. "Bang Your Head (Metal Health)" by Quiet Riot - Read a book with MPG Dystopian, a character who is a musician or who is quiet.

√11. "Hurts So Good by John Mellencamp - Read a book where the MC gets hurt, character named John or MPG thriller. - Down the Hatch (Agatha Raisin, #32) - M.C. Beaton

√12. "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner - Read a book you have been "waiting" to read, set in New York or MPG Mystery. - Real Estate, Dating, and Death (A Vivianne Murphy Mystery, #2) - Ashley Addison

Karen, I'm so glad you are enjoying them. I have a good line up for next year, as well.

Leigh wrote: "Karen, I'm so glad you are enjoying them. I have a good line up for next year, as well."

LOL - that made me so happy to read this!

Karen wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Karen, I'm so glad you are enjoying them. I have a good line up for next year, as well."

LOL - that made me so happy to read this!"

I hope you enjoy them, as well.

Finished with 11

NOVEMBER - FOOTLOOSE CHALLENGE
Duration November 1- 30, 2021
11/12

Challenge levels:

Footloose: 10- 12 books

1. "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins -Read a book that has a character named Ken, Kenny or Kenneth, foot on the cover or title starts with "F".
Ken Zolar-Short-Circuited in Charlotte Amy Patricia Meade 11/9/21

2. "Let's Hear It for the Boy" by Deniece Williams- Read a book with boy in the title, set on a farm or author's first or last name starts with "W".
Set at an alpaca farm- Patti Benning 11/7/21

3. "Almost Paradise" by Mike Reno / Ann Wilson-Read a book set on an island, with beach on the cover or character/author named Mike or Michael.
Set on Key West-The Graveyard Thief Danielle Collins 11/2/21

4. "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler- Read a book with a hero(someone who does something heroic) in the story, hand holding something on the cover or MPG Science fiction.
Trouble in the Treasure Heather Huffman 11/3/21

5. "Dancing in the Sheets" by Shalamar- Read a book with a character who is a dancer or goes dancing, someone laying on a bed on the cover or title starts with "S".
A Stitch of Murder Patti Benning 11/16/21

6. "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)" by Kenny Loggins - Read a book where a character is set free from something(jail, kidnapper, some type of addiction, etc.), title starts with "I" or MPG Contemporary Romance.
(view spoiler)[Kendall and Cole, jail (hide spoiler)] Getaway with Murder Diane Kelly 11/4/21

7. "Somebody's Eyes" by Karla Bonoff- Read a book with eyes on the cover, title starts with "K" or with a jealous ex-boyfriend or girlfriend.
Laurel-Christmas Chills at Pumpkin Hill Thea Cambert 11/1/21

8. "The Girl Gets Around" by Sammy Hagar-Read a book with "Girl" in the title, character loses their innocence or character named Sam, Sammy, Samuel or Samantha.
Samantha goes by Sam-An Eggnog to Die For Amy Pershing 11/9/21

9. "Never" by Moving Pictures- Read a book that was made into a movie, with "Never in the title or MPG Romance.

10. "Bang Your Head (Metal Health)" by Quiet Riot- Read a book with MPG Dystopian, a character who is a musician or who is quiet.
Thomas is quiet-Brothers Behind Bars Susan Harper 11/8/21

11. "Hurts So Good by John Mellencamp-Read a book where the MC gets hurt, character named John or MPG thriller.
Has a thriller tag-Christmas Caramel Murder Joanne Fluke 11/5/21

12. "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner-Read a book you have been "waiting" to read, set in New York or MPG Mystery.
Murder and Grits Karen McSpade 11/10/21

Congrats Tari!

Congrats Karen!

Leigh wrote: "Congrats Tari!
"

Thanks, Leigh!

Great list!

Finished! Completed 7 tasks in message 7

Congrats Elle!