The Lost Challenges discussion

Every 3 months we will give you a list of facts about a randomly selected year with reading tasks to go with them. Read one book for each task.


A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks



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Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.



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Shash FINISHED

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Tammie FINISHED

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A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 15

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
✴️ Read a book with an author whose last name begins with C.
A Stranger's Game Colleen Coble 4/12/22

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year.
2019 Full Texas Throttle Katherine Garbera 4/5/22

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth.
The Truest Thing Samantha Young 4/21/22

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews.
973 reviews Summer People Elin Hilderbrand 4/2/22

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T.
Martin Goaltending Jami Davenport 4/5/22

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are consecutive letters.
Starlight Christine DePetrillo 4/6/22

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book with a double letter in a title word.
Barefoot Elin Hilderbrand 4/3/22

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre Music.
Superfan Sarina Bowen 4/27/22

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Stargazer Wendy S. Marcus 4/7/22

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a Series #1 AND by a new to you female author.
Stealing Home Tara Wyatt 4/6/22 (Dallas Longhorns #1)

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC has the same initials.
Bess Beringer Sure Shot Sarina Bowen 4/29/22

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT.
Colebury Friendzoned Rachel Blaufeld 4/14/22

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught.
Mystic Falls Vickie McKeehan 4/12/22

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book tagged sports.
Deflected Jami Davenport 4/4/22

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book with a FIVE WORD title.
Colorado Cabin in the Pines Jill Haymaker 4/23/22

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022
14/15
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
Buys bread-Cheddar Off Dead Korina Moss 4/4/22

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
2021-The Crime at the Lake Courtney McFarlin 4/1/22

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.
Nora Pennington-The Vanishing Type Ellery Adams 4/19/22

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).
Character is Jo Thompson-A Stripe of Murder Patti Benning 4/2/22

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).
CA Phipps-Beagles Love Steak Secrets C.A. Phipps 4/12/22

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.
Spell-Saved by the Spell Erin Johnson 4/3/22

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)
Thriller tag-Bells, Tails and Murder Kathy Manos Penn 4/7/22

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
The Thief in the Night Courtney McFarlin 4/13/22

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
Death by Chocolate Chip Cupcake Sarah Graves 4/5/22

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.
Persephone Pringle-Mind Your Own Murder Patti Larsen 4/18/22

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.
Spirit Canyon, fictional town in South Dakota-Mining for Murder Mary Angela 4/6/22

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.
Pumpkins, Paws & Murder Kathy Manos Penn 4/8/22

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.
Orion (shown on the cover) is a Boxer (okayed by JoAnne) Emily James 4/24/22

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.
Murder as Sticky as Jam Diana Orgain 4/11/22

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

LEVEL
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

14/10-15 Completed. Finished

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
01.Catherine Cowles-Tattered Stars 4/08/22


2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
(2020)
02.The Worst Best Man-Mia Sosa 5/14/22


3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book set in Nebraska.
03.Nebraska-Tiffany Ransier 6/14/22


4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
(14,397)
04.The Bride Test-Helen Hoang 5/14/22


5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name).
(Tanner)
05.Rushed-Aurora Rose Reynolds 5/27/22


6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials.
06.A.J. Rivers-The Girl in Cabin 13 6/01/22


7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
07.Code Name: Tiara-Sawyer Bennett 4/07/22


8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)
(Thriller)
08.Midnight Exposure-Melinda Leigh 6/16/22


9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
09.Love Next Door-Helena Hunting 4/03/22


IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
(Nina Guerrera)
10.The Cipher-Isabella Maldonado 4/07/22


11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC has the same initials.
(Arabella Adams)
11.Surrender to Me-Kelly Elliott 4/15/22


12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location).
(San Francisco)
12.Skating the Line-Stephanie Kay 6/22/22


13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer.
13.Outmatched-Kristen Callihan 6/20/22


15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book with a FIVE WORD title.
14.The Girl in the Mist-Kristen Ashley 4/14/22

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks
Read:15

COMPLETED!

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book with an author whose first name begins with A.
Death by the Finish Line by Alexis Morgan 4/26/2022

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
The One That Got Away by Leigh Himes 4/4/2022
2016

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth.
Somebody I Used to Know by David Bell 5/22/2022
Marissa and Jade changed their names when they went on the run after the 'accident'.

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
I'll See You in Paris by Michelle Gable 5/22/2022
635 reviews

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name).
Outsider by Linda Castillo 4/27/2022
Kate Burkholder

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials.
Murder with Collard Greens and Hot Sauce by A L Herbert 4/4/2022

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book with a double letter in a title word.
If We Were Villains by M L Rio 6/2/2022

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)
The Girls Weekend by Jody Gehrman 5/14/2022
Thriller

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Spring Betrayal by Sally Jo Pitts 4/8/2022

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
The Bishop’s Wife by Mette Ivie Harrison 4/8/2022

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC has the same initials.
Getting Old Can Hurt You by Rita Lakin 6/10/2022
Gladys Gladdy Gold

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) .
The Chocolate Raccoon Rigmarole by Joanna Carl 5/3/2022
Michigan

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught.
Arsenic and Old Books by Miranda James 4/12/2022
Keneisha gets the forger!

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book a book tagged sports.
In the Frame by Dick Francis 4/29/2022

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book with a FIVE WORD title.
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman 4/14/2022

Yay, my spot! :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

FINISHED!!!!

Tasks:
✔1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by K.J. Charles (5/3/2022)

✔2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
Cursed is the Worst by E.J. Russell (4/11/2022), 2022

✔3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.
The Quarterback's Dragon by Delaney Rain (6/21/2022)

✔4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
We Have Till Dawn by Cara Dee (4/24/2022), 411 reviews

✔5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).
A Handkerchief for Kade by Amy Bellows (4/14/2022), Kade & US - Alaska

✔6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).
Death on Denial by E.J. Russell (4/4/2022)

✔7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.
Better Red by Tara Lain (4/17/2022)

✔8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)
Code Blue by N.R. Walker (4/2/2022), Music

✔9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Body at Buccaneer's Bay by Josh Lanyon (5/19/2022)

IN THE NEWS
✔10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
Some Bunny to Love by Lorelei M. Hart (4/1/2022)

✔11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.
The Mystery of the Spirits by C.S. Poe (4/21/2022)

✔12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.
A Dragon's Fortune by Sam Burns W.M. Fawkes (4/13/2022)

✔13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.
The Less Than Spectacular Times of Henry Milch by Marshall Thornton (4/7/2022)

✔14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.
Only One Bed by Keira Andrews (4/5/2022)

✔15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.
How to Catch a Bookworm by Ana Ashley (5/15/2022)

Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

15 of 15 Complete

Tasks:

🌴 1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie - 4/15/22 - AC

🌴 2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie - 4/8/22 - first published October 1920

🌴 3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
Read a book set in Nebraska.
The Lincoln Highway - Amor Towles - 5/11/22

🌴 4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
The Women in the Castle - Jessica Shattuck - 4/20/22 - 58,802 ratings

🌴 5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name).
Mr. Mercedes - Stephen King - 4/24/22 - Bill Hodges

🌴 6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter.
Tracking Game - Margaret Mizushima - 4/23/22 - MM

🌴 7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Hush Little Girl - Lisa Regan - 4/11/22 - set in Pennsylvania

🌴 8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)
Every Last Fear - Alex Finlay - 4/26/22 - tagged Thriller

🌴 9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Landmarks - Robert Macfarlane - 5/15/22

🌴 IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
Read a Series #1.
Little Girl Lost - Brian McGilloway - 5/17/22 - #1 Lucy Black

🌴 11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
Read a book the MC has the same initials.
The Undomestic Goddess - Sophie Kinsella - 5/7/22 - MC = Samantha Sweeting

🌴 12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location).
Flower Net - Lisa See - 4/12/22 - set in China

🌴 13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
Read a book where a bad guy is caught.
The Black Echo - Michael Connelly - 4/4/22

🌴 14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
Read a book tagged sports.
Beauty and the Baller - Ilsa Madden-Mills - 4/28/22

🌴 15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
Read a book with a FIVE WORD title
A Blizzard of Polar Bears - Alice Henderson - 5/14/22

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: Apr. 1st, 2022 - June 30th, 2022

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

14/15

1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A and last name begins with C.
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter - Apr. 17th

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
The Lives of Saints by Leigh Bardugo - Apr. 3rd
2020

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin - Apr. 14th

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
D: A Tale of Two Worlds by Michel Faber - Apr. 11th
673 reviews.

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo - Apr. 8th
Kaz, Jesper & Matthias

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).
If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane - Apr. 16th

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.
Summoned to Thirteenth Grave by Darynda Jones - Apr. 2nd

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)
The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson - Apr. 9th

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Blackbird by Sam Humphries - Apr. 3rd

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik - Apr. 23rd

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.
Bad Motherfucker: The Life and Movies of Samuel L. Jackson, the Coolest Man in Hollywood by Gavin Edwards - Apr. 15th

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.
Someday by Drew Hayden Taylor - Apr. 16th
Ontario, Canada

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - May 20th

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.
To Marry and to Meddle by Martha Waters - Apr. 20th

My spot
5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M

MC mei
Finished 2/4
Tasks:
1. What Things Cost på in
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.

Jason Collins
Finished 11/4

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location)

Set in France
Finished 19/4

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.

Finished 28/4
Published April 22nd 2022

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ OR with a double letter in a title word

Head Over Heels: Head Over Wheels Book 4
Finished 30/4
Double e in heels

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).

Red Velvet
Finished 18/5
Title starts with r

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ OR read a Series #1

Finished 20 /5
Suite Dreams #1

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).

Lena Little
Finished 23/5
13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.

Finished 12/6
MC landon Robs a bank with His brother

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)

Finished 19/6
Mpg music

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

LEVELS
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

Tasks: 13/15
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book with an author whose last name begins with C.
Frill Kill by Laura Childs 5/6/2022
2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year. Published 11/1/2019
Outlaws by Jen Calonita 4/1/2022

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford She is on the run and changes her name.
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name
Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson 4/19/2022
4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews. 3,831 reviews
You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus 4/4/2022
5. Born in 1975
✴️ Read a book set in the US. Buttercup Texas
Wicked Harvest by Karen MacInerney 4/7/2022
6. Died in 1975
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are vowels.
Death on Tap by Ellie Alexander 4/21/2022
7. Sports Winners
✴️ Read a book with a double letter in a title word.
Helen Meets The Beatles: Series Prequel by Kal Smagh 4/16/2022
8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography,
Who Was Julia Child? by Geoff Edgers 5/24/2022
9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Lye in Wait by Cricket McRae 4/9/2022

IN THE NEWS
✴️ Read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
The Big Chili by Julia Buckley 5/27/2022
11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location). Tennessee
Dead in the Doorway by Diane Kelly 5/21/2022
13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught.
Murder Most Malicious by Alyssa Maxwell 4/12/2022

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book with a FIVE WORD title.
What Are Clouds Made Of? by Debbie Vilardi 5/25/2022

Welcome Tari, Frankie, Anne, Rissa, Lynda, Kendra, Emeli, and Genevieve!!

I'm in!

15/15

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
Snowed In With a Colton - Lisa Childs (HRS #2171 - Mar 2022) - Apr 7

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
The Earl Who Sees Her Beauty - Marguerite Kaye (HH #1608 - Oct 2021) - Apr 15

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.
Secrets Behind the Billionaire's Return - Rachael Stewart (HR #4805 - May 2022) - Apr 21

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
The Navy SEAL's E-Mail Order Bride - Cora Seton (Cora Seton - May 2014) (799 reviews) - Apr 8

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).
Cinderella and the Scarred Viscount - Sarah Mallory (HH #1618 - Dec 2021) (England) - Apr 4

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).
At the Crossroads)At the Crossroads - B. J. Daniels (HQN - Nov 2021) - Apr 5

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.
Summer at the Cape - RaeAnne Thayne (HQN - Apr 2022) - Apr 13

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)
Her SEAL Bodyguard - Cindy Dees (HRS #2181 - May 2022) (thriller) - Apr 20

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Shot Across the Bow - Julie Ann Walker (Limerence Publications - Dec 2021) - Apr 2

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
Against the Wild - Kat Martin (Zebra - June 2014) (#1 Brodies of Alaska) - Apr 10

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.
A Nun for the Viking Warrior - Lucy Morris (HH #1616 - Nov 2021) (Jorund Jotunnson) - Apr 15

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.
Summoning Up Love - Synithia Williams (HSE #2905 - May 2022)(South Carolina) - Apr 19

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.
Just a Little Married - Reese Ryan (HD #2830 - Oct 2021) (bad guy caught) - Apr 11

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.
All of Me - Jennifer Bernard (Avon - June 2015) (baseball) - June 27

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.
How to Handle a Heartbreaker - Joss Wood (HD #2840 - Dec 2021) - Apr 12

Welcome Susan!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks
Read: 14/15

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a with an author whose last name begins with C. Disorderly Lady - Claudy Conn 4/18/22

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year. {2021} The Sanatorium - Sarah Pearse 4/9/22

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth. The Bandalore - Danielle K. Girl 4/13/22

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews. [22,201 reviews] The Lost Apothecary - Sarah Penner 4/20/22

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book set in the US. Restoring Christmas - Cynthia Ruchti 4/13/22

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials. The Power of Three - J.C. Ryan 4/7/22

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book with a double letter in a title word. Deep Blue Secret - Christie Anderson 4/27/22

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged Thriller. Dead Ringer - Jude Hardin 4/25/22

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with T. 357 Sunset - Jude Hardin 4/28/22

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book by a new to you female author. The Aviary - Emily Shore 4/15/22

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director. Sign Off - Patricia McLinn 6/28/22

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT. [California] Moving Target - Jude Hardin 4/27/22

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught. One Last Step - Sarah Sutton 4/21/22

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book with a FIVE WORD title. Abandoned Virginia: The Forgotten Commonwealth 5/30/22

My Birth Year!
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks
April 1, 2022 - June 30,2022

Read 15/15

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
✴️ Read a book with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C. Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie 4/4/22

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year. The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien 4/8/22 (published 1990)

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth. Based on a True Story by Norm Macdonald 4/8/22 -- Terrence Keane was born "Charles Manson."

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 4/5/22 -- 17,995 reviews

5. Born in 1975
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name). The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle 4/13/22 (First name: Harrison)

6. Died in 1975
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H). Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis 4/6/22

7. Sports Winners
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a double letter in a title word. Red Letter Revolution: What If Jesus Really Meant What He Said? by Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo 4/3/22 ("Red" and double letters in the title, and both authors talk about their experiences in our shared home state of Pennsylvania.)

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.) Out of Range by C.J. Box 4/14/22 (tagged Crime)

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count). Toss the Bouquet: Three Spring Love Stories by Ruth Logan Herne 4/1/22

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss. The One by John Marrs 4/7/22 --Ellie runs a successful company.

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.
I'll Be There for You: The One about Friends by Kelsey Miller 4/7/22 (Ensemble cast of actors are the main characters.)

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location).
Catching Christmas by Terri Blackstock 4/5/22 -- Minnesota

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed. Don't Ever Get Old by Daniel Friedman 4/8/22 -- bank robbery

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book tagged sports.
Birds of Pray: The Story of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Faith, Brotherhood, and Super Bowl Victory by Rob Maaddi 4/18/22

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a bookwith a FIVE WORD title.
Christmas Cocoa and a Corpse by Maddie Day 4/15/22

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.

FINISHED 06/18/22

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

LEVELS

Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

Tasks 15/15

Tasks:
🐣1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies.
Murder in a Scottish Shire - Traci Hall 04/07/22 {milk}


💐2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
On Thin Icing - Ellie Alexander 05/04/22 {Published December 29, 2015} “2”


💐3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character plays college football.
Murder on a Bad Hair Day - Anne George 05/15/22 {Thurman Beatty}


🐣4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
Read It and Weep - Jenn McKinlay 04/07/22 454 reviews


🐣5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name). Beating the Wrap - Julie Anne Lindsey 04/21/22 BONNIE BALFOUR


🐣6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are vowels. {E A}
Beyond a Reasonable Stout - Ellie Alexander 04/29/22


🐣7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book with a double letter in a title word.
Killer Comfort Food - Lynn Cahoon 04/01/22


🐣8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, CrimeCRIME: A Zen for Murder - Leighann Dobbs 04/24/22


💐9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S , T or W (all words count).
Southern Sass and Killer Cravings - Kate Young 05/13/22


🐣IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss.
Deadly Summer Nights - Vicki Delany 04/08/22


🩴11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor.
The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die - April Henry 06/18/22 {Cadance Scott}


🐣12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location). South Lick, IN
No Grater Crime - Maddie Day 04/15/22


💐13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught.
On Borrowed Time - Jenn McKinlay 05/01/22


💐14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer.
Gold Digger - Vicki Delany 05/10/22 {Sargent Lancaster}


🐣15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book with a FIVE WORD title.
A Glimmer of a Clue - Daryl Wood Gerber 04/19/22

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks
Read:

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks
Read: 14

Tasks:
✅1. What Things Cost
✴️ Read a book with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
🐣Up in Smoke - Ashton Cade, 4/17/22

✅2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
🐣Call Her Mine - Melissa Foster, 4/14/22 -- 8/13/19

✅3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.
🌸Can't Get Enough - Molly McLain, 5/3/22

✅4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
🐣Trust the Focus - Megan Erickson, 4/8/22 -- Mar.17, 2015 -- 621 reviews

✅5. Born in 1975
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).
🌸Tending Tyler - Jodi Payne, 5/10/22

✅6. Died in 1975
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).
🐣The Setup and The Substitute - Jiffy Kate, 4/19/22

✅7. Sports Winners
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.
🐣Red, White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, 4/1/22

✅8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)
🌸One Percent of You - Michelle Gross, 5/20/22 (drama)

✅9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
🐣Touchstone - Karen Stivali, 4/12/22

IN THE NEWS
✅10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party.
✴️ Read a book by a new to you female author.
🌸The Rarity of Falling - Leeann M. Shane, 5/7/22

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.

✅12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location)
🐣The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han, 4/21/22 -- Cousins Beach

✅13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught
🐣Iris - Eden Finley, 4/30/22

✅14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book tagged sports.
👙Must Love Hockey - Sarina Bowen, 6/5/22

✅15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book with a FIVE WORD title.
🐣It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Han, 4/24/22

Welcome Chelsea, Shannon, Kimberly, Shelly, Kim, and Katelyn!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

Goal: 13/15
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
**1. What Things Cost
✴️ Read a book with an author whose first name begins with A.
Tell Me - Anne Frasier - 04/03/22

**2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love - Jonathan Van Ness - 04/27/22 - Published 2019.

**3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford**
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth.
Firekeeper's Daughter - Angeline Boulley - 05/28/22 - Jamie Johnson, undercover agent.

**4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
Three Sisters - Heather Morris - 04/08/22 - 2251 reviews on May 2, 2022.

**5. Born in 1975
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name).
Flowers in the Snow - Danielle Stewart - 04/03/22 - Betty Grafton

**6. Died in 1975
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside - Nick Offerman - 04/14/22

**7. Sports Winners
✴️ Read a book with a character has two first names.
Instructions for Dancing - Nicola Yoon - 04/25/22 - Xavier Darius Woods

**8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged Biography (Tell which one you chose.)
The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry that Forged the Medieval World - Shelley Puhak - 04/21/22

**9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Tűz és víz - János Pilinszky - 04/21/22

IN THE NEWS
**10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a Series #1.
Mítosz: Görög mitológia angol humorral - Stephen Fry - 04/18/22

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.

**12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.**
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location).
The Many Deaths of Laila Starr - Ram V. - 05/10/22 - India

**13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught.
Djibouti - Elmore Leonard - 04/23/22

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.

**15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.**
✴️ Read a book with a FIVE WORD title.
Héroszok - Ókori szuperhősök csodálatos kalandjai - Stephen Fry - 05/22/22

Read one book for each task.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
Tender Is the Flesh - Agustina Bazterrica 5/15 - 20

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead pub. 2007 4/9 - 20

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
Lord Dashwood Missed Out - Tessa Dare has 942 reviews 5/4 - 15

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).
Heart of Stone - Diana Palmer MC Keely Welsh 4/25 - 27

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).
House of Purple Cedar - Tim Tingle 5/5 - 6/8

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.
Reckless - Shannon Drake 4/20 - 5/3

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
When a Scot Ties the Knot - Tessa Dare 5/16 - 24

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
Stars of Fortune - Nora Roberts The Guardians #1 4/19 - 5/14

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.
The Wednesday Wars - Gary D. Schmidt MC Holling Hoodhood 4/30 - 5/7

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.
Paperboy - Vince Vawter set in Memphis, Tennessee 4/11 - 16

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.
Tough to Tame - Diana Palmer 5/15 - 24

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.
Bone by Bone by Bone - Tony Johnston 4/6 - 9

Welcome Ferenc and Cindy!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.

Welcome Dita!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

12/10-15 Tasks Completed

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
The Sassy One by Cami Checketts (4/12/22)

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
Never Fall for Your Fake Fiancé by Kate O'Keeffe (4/5/22) - 2022

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.
Summer Nights At The Homestead Inn by Kimberly Krey (4/7/22)
different name

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
Charming Artemis by Sarah M. Eden (4/13/22) - 441 reviews

5. Born in 1975
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).
The Best-Laid Plans by Sarah M. Eden (4/2/22) - England

6. Died in 1975
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).
Autumn Romance At The Homestead Inn by Kimberly Krey (4/8/22)

7. Sports Winners
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.
If You Want To Kiss A Billionaire by Emma St. Clair (4/11/22)

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Winter Kisses At The Homestead Inn by Kimberly Krey (4/8/22)

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
Her Dream Cowboy by Laura Ann (4/15/22) - Sagebrush Ranch #1

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.
Practically Perfect by Jennifer Youngblood (4/4/22) - Comfort, AL

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.
Cabin Fever at The Homestead Inn by Kimberly Krey (4/10/22)
bad guy caught

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.
End Zone by Taylor Hart (4/13/22)
sports

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.

Level | Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

Read: 15/15

1. What Things Cost
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
The Special Delivery, Abby Tyler ★★★ 4/11

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year - 2018
Verity, Colleen Hoover ★★★★ 4/15

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth - Eve Dallas
Missing in Death, J.D. Robb ★★★★ 4/8

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews. - 479
Tacker, Sawyer Bennett ★★★★ 4/16

5. Born in 1975
✴️ Read a book set in the US - Kansas
A Call to Charms, Denise Swanson ★★★ 4/24

6. Died in 1975
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials
The Casanova, T.L. Swan ★★★★ 4/7

7. Sports Winners
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word. - CC
Fatal Accusation, Marie Force ★★★★★ 4/18

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre Thriller x97
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, Stephen King ★★★★ 4/26

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Law Man, Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 4/5

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss
One with You, Sylvia Day ★★★★ 4/3

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials - Donna De Freitas
The Thursday Murder Club, Richard Osman ★★★ 4/2

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (Paris, France)
The Bride Who Wouldn't, Carol Marinelli ★★★ 4/19

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught
Young Rich Widows, Kimberly Belle ★★★★ 4/22

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports. X94
Dax, Sawyer Bennett ★★★★ 4/13

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics #110
Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier ★★★★ 4/21

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks
Read:

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book with an author whose first name begins with A- A Woman's Place Is On The Throne-Adeline Whitmore 5/3

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Vol. 12-Taiki Kawakami 4/12 (2020)

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name)- Treasure-Oyinkan Braithwaite 5/18 (Treasure)

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter- Breaklands Season One: The Chase-Justin Jordan 4/30

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book with a double letter in a title word- Teen Titans, Volume 3: The Return of Kid Flash-Benjamin Percy 4/22

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)- The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 7-Kousuke Oono 4/6 (Comedy)

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count)- Real Account, Vol. 3-Okushou 5/9

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a Series #1- Initial D, Volume 1-Shuichi Shigeno 4/22

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location)- Ultraman, Vol. 5-Eiichi Shimizu 5/21 (Tokyo)

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book tagged sports- Initial D, Volume 2-Shuichi Shigeno 5/8

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book with a FIVE WORD title- All You Need Is Kill 1-Ryōsuke Takeuchi 6/21

Welcome Shash, Tammie and Grace!

A Trip Down Memory Lane 1975
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2022
Level: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

READ: 15/15

✔ 1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
The Second Blind Son - Amy Harmon 4/6

✔ 2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
The Burning Pages - Paige Shelton (pub April 2022) 4/22

✔ 3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.
Hidden - Karen E. Olson 5/22
(heroine changed name from Tina Adler to Nicole Jones)

✔ 4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
A Trail Through Time - Jodi Taylor (706 reviews) 4/9

✔ 5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).
Dragonfire - Donna Grant (Scotland) 4/20

✔ 6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).
A Fate of Wrath & Flame - K.A. Tucker 4/3

✔ 7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.
A Rose Should Be Red: Part 1 - Akaku Red 4/17

✔ 8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)
The Shadow People - Graham Masterton (horror) 4/8

✔ 9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Be My Ghost - Carol J. Perry 4/23

IN THE NEWS
✔ 10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
I'm Not Lion To You - Krystal Shannan 4/23

✔ 11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.
Can't Never Tell - Cathy Pickens (Avery Andrews) 4/30

✔ 12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.
20th Victim - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 4/8

✔ 13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.
Diabolical - Jana DeLeon 4/22

✔ 14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.
The Trade - Meghan Quinn (baseball) 5/17

✔ 15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes - Karen Rose Smith 4/8



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

FINISHED!

A Trip Down Memory Lane: 1975
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2022
Level: Reminiscing 10/6-10

1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle 4/16/22

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
The Killings at Kingfisher Hill by Sophie Hannah (published 2020). 4/12/22

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
The Borrowers by Mary Norton (93,549 reviews). 4/22/22

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).
A Will To Kill by R.V. Raman - the Detective's name is Harith Athreya. 4/9/22

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.
A Painted Doom by Kate Ellis 4/21/22

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)
Personal Effects: What Recovering the Dead Teaches Me About Caring for the Living by Robert A. Jensen is a biography. 4/15/22

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
The Sea Mystery by Freeman Wills Crofts 4/18/22

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
The Long Call by Ann Cleeves is the first in her Two Rivers series. 4/7/22

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.
Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen wrote The Wife Between Us 5/2/22

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.
The Blood Card by Elly Griffiths - the bad guy is caught. 4/30/22

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.

Welcome Barbara and Sheila!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks
Read: 30/30

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh read 4/7/2022 Page 49 "I have become a hermit, cloistered within the stone walls of this cottage, venturing no farther than the village shop to buy milk."
with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C. Heist Society by Ally Carter read 4/3/2022

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year. An Impossible Impostor by Deanna Raybourn read 4/8/2022 pub 2/15/2022

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth The Face by Marvin Werlin and Mark Werlin read 4/9/2022 (view spoiler)[Emily Gorden changes her name to Arden Ranay (hide spoiler)]
set in Nebraska The Last Time We Say Goodbye by Cynthia Hand read 5/9/2022 set in Nebraska
where a character plays college football. The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis read 5/31/2022 (view spoiler)[Michael Oher plays football for Ole Miss (hide spoiler)]

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews. Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris read 4/5/2022 4,146 reviews

5. Born in 1975
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris read 4/4/2022 Jason Stackhouse
set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where). A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle read 4/5/2022 set in England

6. Died in 1975
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H). The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley read 4/3/2022

7. Sports Winners
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania Kappy King and the Puppy Kaper by Amy Lillard read 5/2/2022 set in Blue Sky Pennsylvania
with the word RED in the title A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley read 4/27/2022
with a character has two first names Rainbow in the Mist by Phyllis A. Whitney read 4/15/2022 Christy is the name she has choosen and most use, but her birth name and her mother calls her Crystal
with a double letter in a title word. Queen of America by Luis Alberto Urrea read 4/6/2022

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. Bloody January by Alan Parks read 4/13/2022 Thriller

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count). The Saturday Evening Girls Club by Jane Healey read 4/13/2022

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss River God by Wilbur Smith read 4/21/2022 (view spoiler)[Queen Lostris is regent of the pharohs court and Taita's owner (hide spoiler)]
read a Series #1 A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin read 4/12/2022 A Song of Ice and Fire #1
by a new to you female author. Little White Secrets by Carol Mason read 4/7/2022

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital by Maurice Benard read 5/2/2022 Maurice is an actor on a soap opera and in movies.
where the MC has the same initials Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris read 4/4/2022 Sookie Stackhouse
with a character that is a knight. The Virgin's Daughters: In the Court of Elizabeth I by Jeane Westin read 4/15/2022John is a Knight

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT Whisper to Me by Nick Lake read 4/7/2022 Oakwood, New Jersey
a book by two authors. The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straus read 5/5/2022

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught I See You by Clare Mackintosh read 4/5/2022 (view spoiler)[ Melissa is found as the person that is running the ads and website (hide spoiler)]
where a bank is robbed. American Gods by Neil Gaiman read 4/23/2022 (view spoiler)[Mr Wednesday robs a bank by making the overnight depost box unusable and then acting as the bank official that is manually taking the deposits (hide spoiler)]

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy read 4/2/2022 both Bucky and Lee were famous boxers
a book tagged sports. Off Balance by Dominique Moceanu read 5/2/2022

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien read 4/24/2022 #14
a book with a FIVE WORD title. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain read 4/9/2022

Welcome Carolyn!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

LEVELS
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

15/15

Finished!

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✔ Read a book with an author whose first name begins with A.
Heartstopper: Volume Four - Alice Oseman - 13/05/2022

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✔Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
Blood Bound - 13 apr 2022 (published in 2007)

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✔Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.
Kindling the Moon - 4 apr 2022 (a character does not have the same name)

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✔Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
Vicious Prince - 31 mar 2022 (1013 reviews)

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✔Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).
Garotos Mortos Não Sangram - 31 mar 2022 (set in Brazil)

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✔ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).
The Risk - 22/04/2022 - S.T. Abby

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✔ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.
Attack on Titan, Vol. 22 - 09/05/2022

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✔ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)
Zombie-Loan, Vol. 2 - 10/05/2022

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✔Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Barbarian's Redemption - 10 apr 2022

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✔ Read a book where a woman is a boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.
Monkey High!, Vol. 1 - 09/05/2022

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✔ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.
The Darkest Kiss - 18/04/2022

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✔Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.
A Influencer que Conquistou o CEO: LIVRO ÚNICO - 6 apr 2022 (São Paulo)

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✔ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.
Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life - 22/05/2022

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✔ Read a book tagged sports.
Haikyu!!, Vol. 1: Hinata and Kageyama - 25/08/2022

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✔Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.
Um acordo com o cowboy indecente - 8 apr 2022

✅Done!!!✅


A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks





★★★Tasks: ★★★
✴️1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
An author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C:
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood ★★★★ 3 April

✴️2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
A 9 or 2 in the publication year ~2021~
One Last Stop ★★★★ 9 April

✴️3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
A character does not have the same name that they were given at birth ~Ne-Kah-e-se-y AKA Jimmy~
Killers of the Flower Moon: Adapted for Young Readers: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI ★★★★ 15 April

✴️4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
More than 399 reviews ~39,283~
The Book of Unknown Americans ★★★★ 16 April

✴️5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
Set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand ~US: Greenville, Indiana~
The Best at It★★★★ 23 April

✴️6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
By an author who uses initials
Gallant by V.E. Schwab ★★★★ 21 May

✴️7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
A double letter in a title word
Allergic: A Graphic Novel ★★★★ 23 April

✴️8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
A book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller ~Music~
Music Is History ★★★★ 28 April

✴️9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
The title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W
Born Behind Bars ★★★★ 3 April

IN THE NEWS
✴️10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
A new to you female author
Operatic ★★★ 9 April

✴️11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
The MC has the same initials ~Patrice "Pixie" Patanteau
The Night Watchman ★★★ 14 June

✴️12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT ~Tennessee
Fighting Words ★★★★★ 2 April

✴️13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
A bad guy is caught
Cemetery Boys ★★★★ 13 April

✴️14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
Tagged sports
Swim Team ★★★★ 16 June

✴️15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
A FIVE WORD title
Ain't Burned All the Bright ★★★★★ 14 April

Welcome Ana and Jessica!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book with an author whose first name begins with A
Shots in the Dark by Allyson K. Abbott 04.05.22

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jennie Allen 04.01.22

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth
Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin 04.18.22 (MC was a ward of the state and they was given a new name)

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
Double Fudge Brownie Murder by Joanne Fluke 04.06.22 (951 reviews)

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book set in the Scotland
Of Books and Bagpipes by Paige Shelton 04.04.22

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who initials are the same letter
A Toast to Murder by Allyson K. Abbott 04.20.22


7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book with a double letter in a title word.
The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs 04.11.22

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre Thriller.
River's End by Nora Roberts 04.09.22

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with R,
Roller Rink Witchcraft by Raven Snow 04.17.22

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book by a new to you female author.
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton 04.13.22

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC has the same initials
Address to Die For by Mary Feliz 06.27.22 (MC named Maggie McDonald)

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book by two authors.
The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen 04.16.22

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught
The Rhyme of the Magpie by Marty Wingate 04.26.22 (mystery and the murderer is caught at the end)

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book with a FIVE WORD title.
Death to the Highest Bidder by Nicole Ellis 04.28.22

Welcome Amber!

Finished! :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

LEVELS
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks

12/10-15 Tasks Completed

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
✴️ Read a book with an author whose last name begins with C.
The Sassy One by Cami Checketts (4/12/22)

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.
Never Fall for Your Fake Fiancé by Kate O'Keeffe (4/5/22) - 2022

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth
Summer Nights At The Homestead Inn by Kimberly Krey (4/7/22)

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.
Charming Artemis by Sarah M. Eden (4/13/22) - 441 reviews

5. Born in 1975
✴️ Read a book set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).
The Best-Laid Plans by Sarah M. Eden (4/2/22) - England

6. Died in 1975
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter
Autumn Romance At The Homestead Inn by Kimberly Krey (4/8/22)

7. Sports Winners
✴️ Read a book with a double letter in a title word.
If You Want To Kiss A Billionaire by Emma St. Clair (4/11/22)

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Winter Kisses At The Homestead Inn by Kimberly Krey (4/8/22)

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a Series #1
Her Dream Cowboy by Laura Ann (4/15/22) - Sagebrush Ranch #1

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location)
Practically Perfect by Jennifer Youngblood (4/4/22) - Comfort, AL

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught
Cabin Fever at The Homestead Inn by Kimberly Krey (4/10/22)

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book tagged sports.
End Zone by Taylor Hart (4/13/22)

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1975
Duration: 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read:

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
A First Class Stamp: 13 cents
New House: $39,300
A Gallon of Gas: 44 cents
Ave. Rent/Month: $200
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year.

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth OR set in Nebraska OR where a character plays college football.

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews.

5. Born in 1975
Bradley Cooper
Hélio Castroneves
Jamie Oliver
KT Tunstall
Matteo Renzi
Taika Waititi
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name) OR set in the US, Brazil, England, Scotland, Italy or New Zealand (tell us where).

6. Died in 1975
February 14 – Sir P. G. Wodehouse, English writer
March 15 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
June 28 – Rod Serling, American television screenwriter and narrator
November 20 – Francisco Franco, Spanish general and politician
November 29 - Graham Hill, English racing driver
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H).

7. Sports Winners
World Series (Baseball): Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Cup (Hockey): Philadelphia Flyers
NFL Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
U.S. Open Golf: Lou Graham
Kentucky Derby: Foolish Pleasure
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word.

8. In Theaters
Dog Day Afternoon
Funny Lady
Jaws
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
"Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell
"S.O.S." by ABBA
"That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Why Can't We Be Friends" by War
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss OR read a Series #1 OR by a new to you female author.

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location) OR a book by two authors.

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed.

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports.

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics OR a book with a FIVE WORD title.

WOOHOO Shash!

Welcome Kathryn!

FINISHED!
My Birth Year!
Nostalgia: 10-15 tasks
April 1, 2022 - June 30,2022
Read 15/15

Tasks:
1. What Things Cost
✴️ Read a book with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C. Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie 4/4/22

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year. The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien 4/8/22 (published 1990)

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth. Based on a True Story by Norm Macdonald 4/8/22 -- Terrence Keane was born "Charles Manson."

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 4/5/22 -- 17,995 reviews

5. Born in 1975
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name begins with B, H, J, K, M or T (tell us their name). The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle 4/13/22 (First name: Harrison)

6. Died in 1975
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials or whose initials are vowels, the same letter or are consecutive letters (following one after the other in order - like G H). Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis 4/6/22

7. Sports Winners
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a double letter in a title word. Red Letter Revolution: What If Jesus Really Meant What He Said? by Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo 4/3/22 ("Red" and double letters in the title, and both authors talk about their experiences in our shared home state of Pennsylvania.)

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre or tagged with Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Music, or Thriller. (Tell which one you chose.) Out of Range by C.J. Box 4/14/22 (tagged Crime)

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count). Toss the Bouquet: Three Spring Love Stories by Ruth Logan Herne 4/1/22

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss. The One by John Marrs 4/7/22 --Ellie runs a successful company.

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials OR with a character that is a knight.
I'll Be There for You: The One about Friends by Kelsey Miller 4/7/22 (Ensemble cast of actors are the main characters.)

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (tell us the location).
Catching Christmas by Terri Blackstock 4/5/22 -- Minnesota

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught OR where a bank is robbed. Don't Ever Get Old by Daniel Friedman 4/8/22 -- bank robbery

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book tagged sports.
Birds of Pray: The Story of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Faith, Brotherhood, and Super Bowl Victory by Rob Maaddi 4/18/22

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a bookwith a FIVE WORD title.
Christmas Cocoa and a Corpse by Maddie Day 4/15/22

WOOHOO Shannon!

Hey JoAnne, would you accept a bit of out of the box (no pun intended) thinking for #14? There's a Boxer dog character in this book Emily James 4/24/22

If not, no prob, figured couldn't hurt to ask! :) Thanks!

Tari wrote: "Hey JoAnne, would you accept a bit of out of the box (no pun intended) thinking for #14? There's a Boxer dog character in this book Emily James..."

Works for me!! LOL!

JoAnne wrote: "Works for me!! LOL!"

Awesome! Thanks, JoAnne!

Completed...thanks!

Read: 15/15

1. What Things Cost
✴️ Read a book where someone buys a stamp, milk or bread or goes to the movies OR with an author whose first name begins with A OR last name begins with C.
The Special Delivery, Abby Tyler ★★★ 4/11

2. Unemployment Rate: 9.2%
✴️ Read a book with a 9 or 2 in the publication year. Tell us the year - 2018
Verity, Colleen Hoover ★★★★ 4/15

3. U.S. President - Gerald Ford
✴️ Read a book where a character does not have the same name that they were given at birth - Eve Dallas
Missing in Death, J.D. Robb ★★★★ 4/8

4. World Population - 3.99 Billion
✴️ Read a book that has more than 399 reviews. Tell us the number of reviews. - 479
Tacker, Sawyer Bennett ★★★★ 4/16

5. Born in 1975
✴️ Read a book set in the US - Kansas
A Call to Charms, Denise Swanson ★★★ 4/24

6. Died in 1975
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses initials
The Casanova, T.L. Swan ★★★★ 4/7

7. Sports Winners
✴️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with the word RED in the title OR with a character has two first names OR with a double letter in a title word. - CC
Fatal Accusation, Marie Force ★★★★★ 4/18

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre Thriller x97
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, Stephen King ★★★★ 4/26

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with B, I, L, R, S, T or W (all words count).
Law Man, Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 4/5

IN THE NEWS
10. February 11 – Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party. Thatcher, 49, is Britain's first female leader of any political party.
✴️ Read a book where a woman is the boss
One with You, Sylvia Day ★★★★ 4/3

11. March 4 – Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Elizabeth II.
✴️ Read a book where the MC is an actor or director OR where the MC has the same initials - Donna De Freitas
The Thursday Murder Club, Richard Osman ★★★ 4/2

12. April 4 – Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
✴️ Read a book whose location begins with a letter in MICROSOFT (Paris, France)
The Bride Who Wouldn't, Carol Marinelli ★★★ 4/19

13. September 18 – Fugitive Patty Hearst is captured in San Francisco.
✴️ Read a book where a bad guy is caught
Young Rich Widows, Kimberly Belle ★★★★ 4/22

14. October 1 – Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
✴️ Read a book with a character that is a boxer OR a book tagged sports. X94
Dax, Sawyer Bennett ★★★★ 4/13

15. November 26 – The cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show is released in the United States.
✴️ Read a book from Cult Classics #110
Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier ★★★★ 4/21

WOOHOO Tammie!