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Fun Things To Do At The BeachDuration: July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 2 20 or more.
26/20+ Completed. Finished
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
01.Chaser-Charity Ferrell 10/03/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
02.There with You-Samantha Young 7/23/22
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
03.What's Left Unsaid-Emily Bleeker 7/17/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
04.Hollywood Games-M.Z. Kelly 7/03/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
05.Mine To Have-Natasha Madison 7/07/22
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
06.The Single Dad-Marni Mann 9/15/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Pg.151:"..., drizzling olive oil into a pan..."
07.Someone Like You-Marie Force 8/24/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
08.Lisa Regan-The Girl With No Name 9/29/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
09.Reckless Truths-Autumn Jones Lake 7/20/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
10.Tease-Melanie Harlow 10/03/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
(Piper Campbell)
11.Tragic-Devney Perry 7/08/22
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
12.Umar Turaki-Such a Beautiful Thing to Behold 7/26/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter -of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
13.One Italian Summer-Rebecca Serle 9/05/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
14.Mary Stone-Winter's Secret 7/15/22
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
15.XOXO-K.D. Robichaux 9/28/22
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
16.Ofelia Martinez-Remission 10/01/22
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
17.Hollywood Homicide-M.Z. Kelly 7/17/22
18.Hollywood Murder-M.Z. Kelly 10/01/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
19.Catherine Bybee-Not Quite Dating 9/07/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
20.Last Day Alive-J.R. Adler 8/12/22
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
21.Rainy Day Friends-Jill Shalvis 8/20/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
(Kidnapping Crime/Suspense Romance)
22.Code Name: Revenge-Sawyer Bennett 7/15/22
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
(Suspense)
23.Cold Silence-Toni Anderson 8/24/22
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Loc.524:"...I placed the fruit on the board..."
24.Tinsel-Devney Perry 7/15/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
25.Willow Rose-The House that Jack Built 8/28/22
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
(432)
26.The Perfect Husband-Lisa Gardner 8/17/22
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Fun Things To Do At The BeachDuration: July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 1: 10 - 19 tasks
Level 2 20 or more.
Completed: 20
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends- A Silent Voice, Vol. 7-Yoshitoki Oima 7/1
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE- Captain America: Red Menace, Vol. 1-Ed Brubaker 7/1 (Steve Rogers)
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order- Three Things I Know Are True-Betty Culley 7/23
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children- Outcast, Vol. 7: The Darkness Grows-Robert Kirkman 7/2
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS- Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good-Louie Stowell 7/1
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY- Children of Darkness-James E. Wisher 7/5 (Marcus Drake)
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you- Guardians-Jordan Gould 7/11
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming- The Island-C.L. Taylor 7/6
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM- White Rook-Ingrid Seymour 7/7
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title- The Near Daphne Experience-Alison Reynolds 7/6
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O- Real Account, Vol. 4-Okushou 7/6
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order- A Slow Fire Burning-Paula Hawkins 7/5
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight- Captain America: Red Menace, Vol. 2-Ed Brubaker 7/2
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried- Outcast, Vol. 8: The Merged-Robert Kirkman 7/2
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL- Field Music-Alexandria Hall 7/9
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing- Black Rook-Ingrid Seymour 7/7
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover-
Crash Course: Wolf Girl 7-Anh Do 7/2317. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)- - Girls: Emergence-Joshua Luna 7/18 (Horror, Science Fiction)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History)- Jinxed-Amy McCulloch 7/7 (Science fiction)
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar- Saint Death-Marcus Sedgwick 7/13
Fun Things To Do At The BeachDuration: July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
🌊TASKS: 9
Level 1: 10 - 19 tasks
Level 2 20 or more.
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
✅Nick and Charlie - Alice Oseman, 11/26/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
✅The Archer and His Rosebud - Mindy Michele, 11/1/22 -- Archer Thomas
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
✅Thank You for Listening - Julia Whelan, 8/18/22
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
✅Scattered Showers - Rainbow Rowell, 12/10/22
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
✅Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun - Jonny Garza Villa, 7/29/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
✅Better For You - Andy Gallo, 12/14/22 -- Charlie O'Leary
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
✅Cherish Her - Andrea Johnston, 7/4/22 -- Lexington
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
✅Goodbye Paradise - Sarina Bowen, 8/2/22 -- Caleb Smith
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
✅Hidden Waters - Catherine Cowles, 10/7/22
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Fun Things To Do At The BeachJuly 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Level 2 - 20 or more
35 of 20+ Complete
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
📍Mercy - David Baldacci - 9/12/22 - her sister who was kidnapped as a child
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
📍All Together Now - Matthew Norman - 8/18/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
📍The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line - Rob Thomas - Rob Thomas - 8/21/22 - RT
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
📍The Other Boleyn Girl - Philippa Gregory - 9/15/22
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
📍Klara and the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro - 9/6/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
📍When Red Is Black - Qiu Xiaolong - 1/5/22 - China
📍Thief of Souls - Brian Klingborg - 9/13/22 - China
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
📍Never Envy an Earl - Regina Scott - 9/24/22
📍Her Deadly Touch - Lisa Regan - 10/2/22
📍Visions of Heat - Nalini Singh - 10/3/22
📍Hurricane Beach - Lexie Nicholas - 7/28/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
📍Hild - Nicola Griffith - 8/20/22
📍Everything, Everything - Nicola Yoon - 8/7/22
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
📍Leave Me Breathless - Cherrie Lynn - 9/14/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
📍Girl Overboard - Sandra Block - 7/4/22
📍Deadly Appearances - Gail Bowen - 7/30/22
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
📍A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting - Sophie Irwin - 9/7/22 - SI
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
📍X-Treme Dating - Cathy McDavid - 8/5/22
📍Xibalba - David Wood - 9/3/22
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
📍Aunty Lee's Delights - Ovidia Yu - 8/14/22
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
📍The Hidden One - Linda Castillo - 9/15/22 - set in Ohio
📍Swamp Sniper - Jana Deleon - 9/17/22 - set in Louisiana
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
📍Edge of Eon - Anna Hackett - 7/3/22
📍Life Flight - Lynette Eason - 7/7/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
📍Orchid Beach - Stuart Woods - 8/2/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
📍Zack - Sawyer Bennett - 7/21/22
📍Things My Son Needs to Know About the World - Fredrik Backman - 7/3/22
📍It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Suzanne Brockmann - 7/9/22
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
📍Cold Ridge - Carla Neggers - 7/27/22 - CN
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
📍A Pale View of Hills - Kazuo Ishiguro - 7/8/22 - KI
📍The Spider Sapphire Mystery - Carolyn Keene - 7/12/22 - CK
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
📍Blood Vow - J.R. Ward - 8/1/22 - 459 pages
📍The Chosen - J.R. Ward - 8/11/22 - 544 pages
📍Die for You - Lisa Unger - 8/12/22 - 480 pages
📍The Thief - J.R. Ward - 8/16/22 - 454 pages
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Mod
Duration: July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Level 2: 20 or more.
Read: 24/20+
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something.
What is it? Religious Relics True Dead Faith Hunter 7/10/22
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
AS The Somerset Girls Lori Foster 7/7/22
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
Rules for Dating Your Ex Piper Rayne 7/4/22
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
Salt Bay Sunrise Juliet Brilee 7/15/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
The Hotel Nantucket Elin Hilderbrand 7/20/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music.
Want Reagan McDaniels 7/14/22 p 171 Walking to the coffee table, he picks up a remote and music starts playing.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
After Care L.B. Dunbar 7/6/22
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
Another One Bites the Crust Ellie Alexander 7/18/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
Yearn Reagan McDaniels 7/17/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
Meg Andrews The Color of a Promise Julianne MacLean 7/28/22
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Inheriting Trouble E.C. Land 7/8/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM.
Wife in Disguise Susan Mallery 7/5/22
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's last name starts with O.
Daring Dreamer Kirsten Osbourne 7/21/22
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
The Friendship Pact Jill Shalvis 7/1/22
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
Alaska Love at Last J.H. Croix 7/12/22
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
The Book Woman's Daughter Kim Michele Richardson 7/23/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
BIG BURLY HUNK: A Curvy Girl, Age Gap Romance Erin Havoc 7/11/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Need Reagan McDaniels 7/16/22
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE.
Love Next Door Helena Hunting 7/24/22
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes to a bar.
Red Hot Mama Reagan McDaniels 7/13/22
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text.
Plum Island Nelson DeMille 7/25/22
p 181 ...around the turn of the century, and the fruit and vegetable farms owned mostly by the original settlers.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
Goodbye Again Mariah Stewart 7/22/22
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
Summer Island Hope Ciara Knight 7/9/22
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book.
375 pages Never Enough Roxie Noir 7/2/22
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Duration: Six months from 6/29/2022Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 2 20 or more.
COMPLETED
1. Treasure Hunt
Start a treasure hunt, hide things in the sand everywhere around you, write hints on cards and make your friends start looking.
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff 7/5/2022
Eleanor is looking for her
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts 7/21/2022
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to start building a sandcastle. This activity is not just for kids, you can have some fun in the sun at any age.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
One Summer by David Baldacci 7/13/2022
The beach home is called the Palace and since a Palace is a castle...
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
Four Ways to Wear a Dress by Gillian Libby 8/5/2022
Baby Claire and her Uncle Pete go for ice cream.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
Picture Miss Seeton by Heron Carvic 8/15/2022
3. Yoga
Bring your yoga mat to the beach, your music, and start practicing yoga on the beach. End it with a nice long meditation time.
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
If You've Got It, Haunt It by Rose Pressey Bettancourt 7/14/2022
Cookie does 10 minutes of yoga and 10 minutes of exercise each day.
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
Bring your favorite book to the beach, lay back, relax, take a cold drink and start reading.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
The Bodies in the Library by Marty Wingate 7/26/2022
Literary society dedicated to the golden age of mysteries
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
Another fun thing to do at the beach especially if you have kids with you is to fly a kite. Typically the local shops are filled with different kinds of kites for you to choose the one that’s most to your liking – or you can even make your own!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
A Murderous Yarn by Monica Ferris 7/8/2022
Excelsior!
6. Take a nap.
Lay back, put on some sun-block, tanning oil and take nap in the sun.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
August Heat by Andrea Camillieri 8/21/2022
7. Play Board Games
Bring some board games (chess, backgammon, snakes and ladders) and spend some fun time challenging your friends.
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
We Were the Mulvaneys by Carol Joyce Oates 7/4/2022
Well, it's 454 pages and about the rape of a 16 year old. Challenging!
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
8. Barbecue Party
You can have a barbecue party and enjoy the atmosphere, from the music to the food, the view and of course the good company.
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
The Mapping of Love and Death by Jacqueline Winspear 7/23/2022
Maisie Dobbs
9. Learn a new sport
You can start learning new sports like surfing, kite surfing, sail surfing, boarding and hover boarding and spend endless time of fun
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
Murder Is No Picnic by Amy Pershing 7/31/2022
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
Since you're at the beach, then the ultimate fun activity that you can do is to swim in the sea!
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
Our Last Days in Barcelona by Chanel Cleeton 8/5/2022
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
How about playing an XO game on the sand? This would be a totally fun activity to do at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
40-Love by Olivia Dade 7/26/2022
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
Start water gun fights, and take it to the next level. Invite everyone in and add a twist with a water balloon fight!
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
Swift Justice by Laura DiSilverio 7/15/2022
Hard to see in the tiny photo, but it's in the blonde in the driver seat's hand.⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
Crosshairs by Patricia Bradley 8/12/2022
Natchez is the location.
13. Bury a friend in sand.
Bury a friend’s body in the sand and start making funny shapes, like a mermaid, and take funny pictures of them!
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
The Bone Cay by Eliza Nellums 8/8/2022
Isobel's body was buried in the old cistern.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
Never Forget Me by Dan Panadova 7/9/2022
Chelsea takes tons of pictures for clients of her PI firm.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to play beach volleyball. It doesn't have to be professional, you can easily play with a beach ball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
15. Limbo Dancing
If you're with your friends, then have a Limbo dance competition! You'll just need some music and lots of your moves!
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
Dear Mrs. Bird by A J Pearce 8/9/2022
16. Frisbee throwing.
Instead of walking your dog, why not enjoy a game of Frisbee with each other? Just make sure the beach you're heading to allows
pets!
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Paw and Order by Spencer Quinn 8/1/2022
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
The Last Laugh by Lynn Freed 7/12/2022
Ruth goes for a walk with Beth and solo.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
As far as affordable activities on a trip go, you can’t get a much cheaper one than collecting colorful seashells and rocks—it’s free on most beaches. Just make sure it’s acceptable before removing them from the beach!. See who can get the most different ones.
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.)
Return to Tradd Street by Karen White 8/17/2022
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
A day at the beach is never complete without sipping on some fruity tropical goodness at a beach bar, whether it be fruit punches, coconuts, piña coladas, and more!
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
Searching for Evidence by Tyler Anne Snell 7/17/2022
Marco goes to a bar after his shift.
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
Pack a traditional wicker basket with your favorite picnic foods and enjoy the feast as well as the weather.
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
Nothing beats the heat on the beach, especially on a hot summer day, than a big scoop of some good old ice cream! It is certainly a favorite among beachgoers young and old, I mean, who couldn’t resist snacking on this cool delectable treat?
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Fun Things To Do At The BeachDuration: July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 21/20+
Level 1: 10 - 19 tasks
Level 2 20 or more.
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
A gyertyák csonkig égnek - Sándor Márai - 08/12/22 - The General and Konrad hunt for a stag.
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
A Work in Progress - Staci Stallings - 08/22/22 - Rebecca Avery
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
Iris in the Dark - Elissa Grossell Dickey - 08/30/22 - Sawyer and Finn go fishing together.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
Newport Harbor House - Cindy Nichols - 07/03/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
Book Love - Debbie Tung - 08/30/22
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
The Ice Storm - Rick Moody - 07/01/22 - Benjamin Paul Hood
The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection - Alexander McCall Smith - 08/24/22 - Precious Ramotswe
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
Mexican Gothic - Silvia Moreno-Garcia - 07/08/22 - High Place
My German Brother: A Novel - Chico Buarque - 08/09/22 - Brazil
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
The Orphan Collector - Ellen Marie Wiseman - 08/04/22
Dearly: New Poems - Margaret Atwood - 08/30/22
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
A History of What Comes Next - Sylvain Neuvel - 07/04/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn - 07/25/22 - Camille Preaker
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Killer Pizza - Greg Taylor - 07/29/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
Foundation and Earth - Isaac Asimov - 07/20/22
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
A medve és a csalogány - Katherine Arden - 07/11/22 - Lesnaja Zemlja
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
Zen buddhizmus - Béla Hamvas - 07/21/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover).
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art - James Nestor - 08/28/22
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1 - Brian Herbert & Kevin J Anderson - 08/29/22 - Graphic Novels / Science Fiction
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
Lassúság - Milan Kundera - 07/20/22 - Literary Fiction
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
A lány a toronyban - Katherine Arden - 08/16/22 - 416 pages
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
6/28/22-12/27/22. Any book posted has been read --- Level 2 and then some finished 09/041. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it? Hotspur (the series is set around a club that does fox hunting for sport (they don’t kill the foxes)
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends. Until We Meet
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE. How to Book a Murder (Emma Stars)
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle. The Empress
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together. Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order. Young Rich Widows
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga. Bayou Book Thief
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). Eleanor & Park (chapter 13, he has her listen to his iPod to hear The Smiths)
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (3 word min. All words count) Trust No One
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore). Passing Fancies (Julia Kydd is a budding publisher)
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
(England)6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) "The gun came up close enough to smell the oil and burnt cordite from within the huge round hole of the barrel. I moved slowly, opened the cash register, and carefully put the folding money in a small, brown paper bag usually reserved for pint bottles of liquor. The Disposables page 2
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap. Barefoot
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town. A Timely Vision (Duck in the outer banks)
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in. The Hotel Nantucket(Guest’s kids play chess in the lobby)
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation) Sandy Hook
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS. Death by Hot Apple Cider Alex Erickson
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party. The Castle on Sunset: Life, Death, Love, Art, and Scandal at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue. Peaches and Scream
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY. Jackrabbit Junction Jitters (Claire Morgan)
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Matthew Lysiak⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
Mark Seal11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title. Death Is Like a Box of Chocolates
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O. Kill 'Em with Cayenne Gail Oust
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order. The Cold Light of Mourning
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
(lots of them.)⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
(NYC)13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried. Innocent Traitor (Edward VI)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures. 67 Shots: Kent State and the End of American Innocence
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words). Malice in Maggody
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL. Town in a Blueberry Jam B.B. Haywood
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing. The Queen's Fortune (Napoleon and Desiree)
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line. Stand by Your Hitman
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum) Bright Line Eating
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk. Poirot and Me
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE. Flame and Fortune (Fortune Redding)
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.)
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal) We Bought a Zoo(autobiography and environmental)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History). The Magnolia Palace (Historical fiction)
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar. Murder With a View
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life and Times of Harvey Milk (Ch 14: "shoot fruit not pool")
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER. Inherit the Shoes E.J. Copperman
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
(ice cream sundae!)⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
(434)⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Fun Things To Do At The BeachDuration: July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
40/20+
Level 2 20 or more.
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
Photos to prove someone's guilty-The Sneaky Seashore Slayer Audrey Clementine 7/3/22
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
Bodies, Brews and Beaches Nola Robertson 7/29/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
Maud-Mint Chocolate Murder Meri Allen 7/25/22
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
Trick or treat-Digging Up Murder Penny Brooke 8/14/22
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
A Well Constructed Murder Reagan Davis 7/4/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
Rhiannon-Whiskers, Wreaths and Murder Kathy Manos Penn 7/6/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
p 153 “She sang to the high heavens along with Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time.” Red Letter Slay Tonya Kappes 8/5/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
TAT-Tarts and Terror Kathleen Suzette 7/26/22
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
Bookstore-A Prop of Murder Penny Brooke 7/5/22
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
Kathleen Suzette 7/16/22⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
A Pie to Vie For Kathryn Lin 7/1/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
Town is Brentfield-Not a Creature Was Purring Summer Prescott 7/20/22
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
p 83 “…focaccia bread drizzled with olive oil…” The Hole Truth Emma Ainsley 7/8/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
Pier Pressure Wendy Neugent 7/13/22
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
The Curious Corpse in the Cavern Audrey Clementine 7/20/22
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
Hilary and Max played Scrabble-A Gingersnap Decision Gretchen Allen 7/18/22
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
Murder Spills the Tea Vicki Delany 7/31/22
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
KS-Red, White and Blue Murder Kathleen Suzette 7/9/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
Wedding Bell Blunders Kathleen Suzette 7/21/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
Cassie McNeil-Laced with Murder Patti Benning 7/10/22
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Murder Takes a Bow Wendy Neugent 7/11/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
Kathleen Suzette 7/2/22⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
Murder Boxed Up Rosie A. Point 7/12/22
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
No Parm No Foul Linda Reilly 7/26/22
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
For Sale by Killer Catherine Bruns 7/14/22
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
Oregon-A Poisonous Page Kitt Crowe 7/12/22
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
Scents and a Suspect Emmie Lyn 8/2/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
Mummy Pie Murder Kathleen Suzette 7/18/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
Golf ball by the cat's foot-
Gabby Allan 7/22/22⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
LC-WineBuried Wedding Lyndsey Cole 7/7/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
Death a Sketch Cheryl Hollon 7/24/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
DNM-Dough Not Murder Rosie A. Point 8/15/22
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Chelsea Thomas 7/15/22⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
In a Jam Kathleen Suzette 7/23/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.)
Krista Lockheart 7/17/22⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal) Mystery and Animals-Off the Chain Janice Thompson 8/1/22
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
Goes to-The Fragrance of Death Leslie Karst 8/2/22
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
SC (Scarlett Chase)-Death Behind the Dumpster K.B. Blake 8/4/22
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
Small but it's there-
S.C. Merritt 7/19/22⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
Lee Hollis 7/22/22⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
319-Murder at the Blueberry Festival Darci Hannah 7/19/22
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Fun Things To Do At The BeachDuration: July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Level 1: 10 - 19 tasks
☀Level 2 20 or more.
Finished: 27 tasks
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
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Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy - 11/07/22 (people were hunting for the wolves)
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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson - 09/22/22 (Pippa, Cara, Lauren, the boys)
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Persuasion by Jane Austen - 08/19/22 - Anne Elliot
2. Building a sandcastle.
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I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith - 11/08/22 (The family of Mortmain lives in a castle.)
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The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver - 09/12/22 (Mattie, Taylor and little Turtle grow the vegetables together)
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Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, 08/09/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
⛱️
Inheritance by Judith Michael, 08/09/22.
"...they smiled together, and then sat quietly, listening to the music that drifted up to them from the wharves where people were dancing..." - p.126
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TMD - The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd - 10/27/22
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett - 07/08/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
6. Take a nap.
⛱️
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden - 07/27/22.
"At length he satisfied himself that the knots were gone, and then combed camellia oil into my hair, which gave it a lovely sheen." - p.190
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The Leavers by Lisa Ko - 12/08/22
"Back in the house, he skipped out on church and took a nap, and when he woke up he (Daniel) took his guitar out of the closet."
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
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The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis - 11/28/22 - Beth plays chess
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
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The Obsession by Nora Roberts - 10/06/22 - Nora Roberts
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides - 10/17/22 - Lisbon girls threw a party at their home
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf - 11/15/22 - Clarissa Dalloway
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell - 09/24/22⛱️
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly - 08/28/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
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Watership Down by Richard Adams - 12/23/22 - rabbits cross the river swimming
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
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Animal Farm by George Orwell - 09/26/22 - Orwell
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
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Shouting at the Rain by Lynda Mullaly Hunt - 12/29/22 - Ronan gets into a fight with the boys who wanted to hurt a crab
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Rules of Civility by Amor Towles - 10/12/22 - set in New York
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️
Home Front by Kristin Hannah - 12/10/22 - (view spoiler)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
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Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - 10/25/22 - Aldous Huxley
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
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The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg - 11/20/22 - Arthur takes walks almost every day
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
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The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin - 12/17/22 - Science-fiction
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
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Fly Away by Kristin Hannah - 08/31/22
Most were like her on the inside, fruit slowly going bad. - p.106
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️
The Royal We by Heather Cocks - 11/28/22 - 465p.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
I’m Finished!!! Fun Things to Do at the Beach Duration: Six months from start date.
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
July 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Level 2 20 or more.
TASK 154/20+
Part One - 81
Part Two - 73
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Phaedra Patrick (Arthur is hunting for information about the life his wife led before marrying him.) 07/05/22
The Nature of the Beast Louise Penny (Several people are hunting for a weapon and plans for it) 07/07/22
Girl in Ice Erica Ferencik (Wyatt is searching for a scientific revelation) 07/17/22
The Family Next Door Sally Hepworth (Isabelle is looking for her sister) 07/19/22
Station Eleven Emily St. John Mandel (Members of the Traveling Symphony are seeking two group members that left behind two years previously) 08/16/22
Happy New Year-Baby! Masami Hoshino (Dennis is looking for evidence of criminal activity) 08/17/22
A Kitten Called Holly (Jasmine Green #4) Helen Peters (Jasmine and Tom are looking for the mother cat) 08/27/22
The Measure Nikki Erlick (answers about the strings) 09/15/22
Pressure Head (The Plumber’s Mate Mystery #1) J.L. Merrow (Tom is a “finder” - he is psychic) 11/17/22
I Found You Lisa Jewell (Lily is searching for her missing husband) 11/27/22
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
The Long Way Home Louise Penny (Gamache, Myra, Ruth, and others help Clara search for her husband) 07/04/22
The Break Up Charlotte Barnes (This book features a group of six girlfriends) 07/13/22
Adult Assembly Required Abbi Waxman (A group of people who work and/or live together become close friends) 07/15/22
The It Girl Ruth Ware 09/04/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
This Time Tomorrow Emma Straub (Alice Stern) 07/19/22
What If It's Us(What If It’s Us #1) Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera (Arthur Seuss) 08/19/22
The Wives Tarryn Fisher(Thursday Ellington) 11/02/22
Catch Her in a Lie(Getaway #5) Jess Lourey (Evangeline Reed)11/04/22
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
Bookish and the Beast(Once Upon a Con #3) Ashley Poston (Vance Reigns is staying is a castle like house) 08/04/22
Beneath a Starless Sky Tessa Harris (Helene lives in a castle) 10/01/22
All the Queen's Men(Her Majesty the Queen Investigates #2) S.J. Bennett (Queen Elizabeth, et al) 10/16/22
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
On Mystic Lake Kristin Hannah (Annie spends quality time with Nick’s daughter Izzy) 07/14/22
The Madness of Crowds (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #17) Louise Penny (Daniel and his son go sledding together) 08/17/22
The Candy House(A Vist from the Goon Squad #2) Jennifer Egan (Lou takes his youngest daughters to the beach) 09/01/22
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button F. Scott Fitzgerald 08/07/22
My Cousin Rachel Daphne du Maurier08/27/22
It Ends with Us Colleen Hoover 10/18/22
Murder in Christmas River(Christmas River #1) Meg Muldoon12/03/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
The Tourist Attraction Sarah Morgenthaler (p. 144 Zoey, Lana and Graham do Mountainside Morning Yoga.) 07/01/22
S. John Updike (Sarah does yoga before and after she joins an ashram) 09/24/23
Incense and Sensibility(Rajes #3) Sonali Dev (India runs a yoga studio)10/04/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Radio Silence Alice Oseman (p. 10 “. . . I couldn’t hear anything except the music I was listening to through one earphone . . . “) 07/16/22
Out of My Mind Sharon M. Draper (p. 5 “. . . I can almost hear colors and smell images whenever music is played.”) 08/22/22
Wrangled by Lilith(Stargazer Springs Ranch #1) Remi Carrington (p. 1 - Lilith is blasting country music in her car) 09/27/22
On the Rooftop Margaret Wilkerson Sexton (the sisters are singers and people listen to them perform) 11/22/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Jamie Ford 08/11/22
The Other Einstein Marie Benedict 08/28/22
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
Baby Proof Emily Giffin (Claudia is an editor) 07/25/22
Murder, Plainly Read(Amish Quilt Shop Mystery #4) Isabella Alan (The story is about a bookmobile and book fest) 09/06/22
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
Without a Hitch Mary Hollis Huddleston
(champagne flutes) 07/09/22 Rules of Civility Amor Towles 07/29/22
Granny Bares It All (Secret Agent Granny #4) Harper Lin 10/09/22
Granny Gets Fancy(Secret Agent Granny #6)Harper Lin 10/12/22
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead(Finlay Donovan #2) Elle Cosimano (p. 19 “. . . I . . . retreated upstairs with my beers and ice cream . . . “) 08/22/22
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
Curious George Flies a Kite Margret Rey 09/24/22
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
Beloved Toni Morrison (Sethe has three surviving children) 07/07/22
The Mother-in-Law Sally Hepworth (Lucy has three kids) 07/12/22
Murder, Served Simply(An Amish Quilt Shop Mystery #3) Isabella Alan (Mitchell has son Zander) 08/26/22
Finding Me Viola Davis (Viola’s parents had several children) 08/27/22
It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider Jim Henson(Jim Henson had five children) 09/20/22
The Grownup Gillian Flynn(Susan Burke has children) 11/04/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
Bloomsbury Girls Natalie Jenner (Bloomsbury) 07/07/22
The Princess and the Fangirl(Once Upon a Con #2) Ashley Poston (Atlanta) 08/02/22
Biloxi Mary Miller 08/30/22
I Must Betray You Ruta Sepetys (Bucharest) 09/24/22
It Starts with Us Colleen Hoover (Boston) 10/19/22
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
A Visit from the Goon Squad Jennifer Egan (p. 146 “. . . watching the oil pour . . . “) 07/21/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
Meant to Be Emily Giffin (p. 200 - Joe and Cate fall asleep on the boat) 07/13/22
The Good Sister Sally Hepworth (Fern takes a lot of naps when pregnant) 08/30/22
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
What Happened to the Bennetts Lisa Scottoline (The Bennetts are housed in a small town on the Delaware coast) 07/13/22
D is for Deadbeat Sue Grafton (Santa Teresa) 07/22/22
The Bodyguard Katherine Center(Houston) 09/03/22
Murder Most Frothy (Coffeehouse Mystery #4) Cleo Coyle (Bridgehampton) 10/09/22
The One Night Meghan Quinn (Seattle) 10/13/22
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
Twice in a Blue Moon Christina Lauren (Tate and Sam play chess in the hotel garden) 07/06/22
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience Brené Brown(Lots of self reflection) 08/01/22
Oh My Goddess!, Volume 1 Kosuke Fujishima(formatted back to front and right to left) 08/04/22
The Blind Side Michael Lewis (a lot of technical information related to American football) 09/04/22
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
The First Husband Laura Dave 07/10/22
West with Giraffes Lynda Rutledge 08/26/22
The Emma Project(Rajes #4) Sonali Dev10/07/22
The Kiss Curse(The Ex-Hex #2)Erin Sterling (characters are witches) 11/16/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
The Homewreckers Mary Kay Andrews (When the filming is finished they have a cast party) 07/18/22
More Happy Than Not Adam Silvera(Aaron has an 18th birthday party do-over) 08/20/22
Fangirl Rainbow Rowell(Levi has a party at his place) 09/02/22
Part of Your World Abby Jimenez (There is a black tie fund raiser) 09/04/22
The Lies That Bind Emily Giffin(Cecily and Matthew have an engagement party) 10/02/22
Latte Trouble(Coffeehouse Mystery #3) Cleo Coyle(There is a big fashion line launch party) 10/03/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
More Than You'll Ever Know Katie Gutierrez(Cassie’s boyfriend, Duke, prepare’s his food truck’s meat on a BBQ) 08/07/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
Glass Houses Louise Penny 07/22/22
Four Aunties and a Wedding(Aunties #2) Jesse Q. Sutanto (Meddy Chan) 07/27/22
Continued on Post #14
Part Two - 9. Learn a new sport
You can start learning new sports like surfing, kite surfing, sail surfing, boarding and hover boarding and spend endless time of fun
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover) Diving in(Resort to Love #2) Gretchen Galway
09/22/22 ⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Death by Dumpling Vivien Chien 07/10/22
Plainly Murder Isabella Alan 07/21/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
A Great Reckoning Louise Penny 07/11/22
10. Go swimming.
Since you're at the beach, then the ultimate fun activity that you can do is to swim in the sea!
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
Summer of '79: A Summer of '69 Story Elin Hilderbrand 07/10/22
Snowflakes Ruth Ware 10/11/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
Uncharted Waters(Getaway #1)Sally Hepworth (the guests jump off the ship to swim) 09/04/22
Out of My Heart Sharon M. Draper (Melody goes swimming for the first time) 09/08/23
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
Enjoy the View Sarah Morgenthaler 07/12/22
11. Play XO game.
How about playing an XO game on the sand? This would be a totally fun activity to do at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
The Ex Talk Rachel Lynn Solomon08/09/22
XOXO Axie Oh 09/08/22
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
The Swimmers Julie Otsuka 07/02/22
The Night Masquerade(Binti #3) Nnedi Okorafor 10/05/22
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
Counterfeit Kirstin Chen 08/04/22
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit Jeanette Winterson 11/04/22
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
The Under Dog and Other Stories(Hercule Poirot SS #28) Agatha Christie 09/05/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
The Friend Zone Abby Jimenez (Josh
punches out a frat boy in a bar) 07/20/22
Stuck with You(STEMinist #2) Ali Hazelwood(Ali and Eric have a fight) 09/01/22
Roast Mortem(Coffeehouse Mystery #9) Cleo Coyle (Big Mike and his cousin get into a fist fight) 11/14/22
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
French Braid Anne Tyler (Baltimore) 08/12/23
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
Under One Roof(STEMinist #1)Ali Hazelwood (Helena was buried in California) 08/05/22
The Virgin Suicides Jeffrey Eugenides(several people are buried once the gravediggers’ strike ends) 11/06/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
Send for Me Lauren Fox (Oskar photographs Ruth and her parents on the ship) 07/22/22
Delilah Green Doesn't Care Ashley Herring Blake(Delilah is a photographer) 11/06/22
Horse Geraldine Brooks (Matthew Brady is discussed in the book) 11/12/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
Mistletoe and Mr. Right Sarah Morgenthaler 07/03/22
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
Weather Girl Rachel Lynn Solomon (@47% Gia broke her wrist playing “rec volleyball”) 07/24/22
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
Recipe for Persuasion(Rajes #2) Sonali Dev09/18/22
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
Fifty Words for Rain Asha Lemmie 07/21/22
Poirot Investigates(Hercule Poirot #3) Agatha Christie 07/31/22
Below Zero(STEMinist #3) Ali Hazelwood 08/05/22
Here's to Us(What If It’s Us #2) Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera 08/22/22
Five Little Pigs (Poirot #22) Agatha Christie 09/06/22
Hallowe'en Party Agatha Christie 09/25/22
Granny Strikes Back(Secret Agent Granny #3)Harper Lin 10/08/22
Granny Bares It All(Secret Agent Granny #4)Harper Lin 10/09/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Geekerella(Once Upon a Con #1) Ashley Poston(Elle goes to the ball and dances) 08/01/22
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
The Westing Game Ellen Raskin (the characters are paired off in a competition to see who gets an inheritance) 07/04/22
Coraline Neil Gaiman(Coraline and her “other mother” set up a competition) 11/16/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
The Deal of a Lifetime Fredrik Backman 08/03/22
A Better Man(Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #15) Louise Penny(437 pages) 08/07/22
A Merry Little Meet Cute Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone 11/09/22
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Homicide and Halo-Halo Mia P. Manansala
07/06/22 The Happy Ever After Playlist(The Friend Zone #2) Abby Jimenez 08/29/22
Life's Too Short(The Friend Zone #3) Abby Jimenez 09/15/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
Several People Are Typing Calvin Kasulke (p. 244 “. . . but I am gonna walk home . . . “) 08/08/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
Better Than the Movies Lynn Painter (Elizabeth Buxbaum) 08/28/22
Just Desserts(A Savannah Reid Mystery #1) G.A. McKevett10/11/22
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover)
Felix Ever After Kacen Callender
07/05/22 ⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
Melissa Alex Gino
(Middle Grades & LGBTQI+) 07/05/22 ⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
Station Eleven Emily St. John Mandel(Speculative Fiction) 08/16/22
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
The Dead Romantics Ashley Poston (p. 42 - Florence bumps into her ex at a bar) 07/17/22
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Love Letters(Rose Harbour #3) Debbie Macomber (p. 196 “. . . I headed towards the fruit vendor . . . “) 08/10/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
On What Grounds(Coffeehouse Mystery #1)Cleo Coyle (Clare Cosi) 09/26/22
Through the Grinder(Coffeehouse Mystery #2)Cleo Coyle 10/01/22
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
The Fortunes of Jaded Women Carolyn Huynh09/21/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
The Love of my Life Rosie Walsh 10/08/22
(@1% “. . . after our picnic lunch . . .” - Emma has a picnic lunch on the beach)
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
Hamburger Heist Celia Kinsey 07/08/22
Pizza Pie Puzzler: A Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mystery Celia Kinsey 07/08/22
Hot Dog Horrors: A Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mystery Celia Kinsey 07/08/22
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
It's Not the End of the World Judy Blume
09/07/22 ⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors Sonali Dev (512 pages) 08/03/22
The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family Ron Howard (488 pages) 08/03/22
All the Devils Are Here (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #16) Louise Penny (439 pages) 08/13/22
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Stockholm Catherine Steadman12/02/22
Fun Things To Do At The BeachDuration: July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 2 20 or more.
51/20+
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it? {The Rogue} - No Light - Hettie Ivers 7/6/22
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends. Plucking One String - Kris Knorr 8/11/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE. {Shaye Archer} Malevolent - Jana Deleon 7/18/22
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle. The Lost Vampire Prince - Melody Raven 7/20/22
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together. The Wife Lie - Anya Mora 8/8/22
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
The Wickenham Murders - Amy Myers 7/1/22
Mountain Darkness - Vanessa Vale 12/5/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga. Mister Kink: An Erotic Romance - Melinda DuChamp 11/26/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). Meltdown in Christmas River - Meg Muldoon 11/12/22 {pg 42 "...put on some oldies Christmas music and..."}
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count) The Earl's Temptation - Emma V. Leech 11/25/22
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore). {Inventorying a library} Mary Bennet and the Bingley Codex - Joyce Harmon 11/16/22
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover) No Good Tea Goes Unpunished - Bree Baker 7/29/22
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes. The Haunting of Leigh Harker - Darcy Coates 7/25/22
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children. Celtic Viking - Lexy Timms 7/7/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
{Charm, NC} Live and Let Chai - Bree Baker 7/18/22
{Colorado} Meet Me Under the Mistletoe - Stacey Kennedy 12/1/22
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. It Came from the Garage!: An Anthology of Automotive Horror - Stephen King 8/5/22 {pg 9 "...of gas and oil."}
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap. Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir 8/1/22
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town. A Dash of Love - Jill Sanders 9/13/22
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in. Summer on Blackberry Beach - Belle Calhoune 9/24/22
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. Haunts of Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands - Joe Tennis 7/30/22
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party. Love & Gelato - Jenna Evans Welch 7/22/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue. The Mist - Stephen King 10/28/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY. {Noah Daigle} - Wildlife - Jeff Menapace 9/14/22
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you. The Killing Joke - Christa Faust 7/4/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. Voyage of the Dead - David P. Forsyth 8/24/22 {Pacific Ocean}
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. Batman/Fortnite Zero Point - Christos Gage 8/23/22
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM Travel by Night - Sophie Morton-Thomas 11/26/22
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
The Hunted - A.J. Scudiere 7/14/22
Sir Loin of Beef - Vanessa Vale 12/2/22
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON. {America} Great American Road Trips - Scenic Drives: Hit the Road and Explore Our Nation's Beautiful Scenic Byways - Country Magazine 8/9/22
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried. The Anonymous Source - A.C. Fuller 8/18/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures. A Dead Red Cadillac - R.P. Dahlke 8/10/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL. Someone Else's Daughter - Linsey Lanier 9/1/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
The Scary Godmother - Dominique Kristine 11/10/22
Claiming the Cowboy for Christmas - Kadie Scott 11/29/22
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line. Slippers And Thieves Special Edition - Christina Bauer 11/28/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover. What New Beginnings Are Made Of - Debra Clopton 12/1/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk. The Body Farm - Brian Martinez 8/7/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE. {Isa Schmidt} The Solid-State Shuffle - Jeffrey A. Ballard 11/22/22
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum - Kirsten Weiss 8/1/22
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? {Mystery & Travel} - A Murder in Paris - Blake Pierce 8/25/22
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL.
{Science Fiction} Forbidden the Stars - Valmore Daniels 7/12/22
{Short Story} I Still Remember - Priya Prithiviraj 12/2/22
{Suspense} Montana Fire - Jennifer Zane 12/2/22
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar. Wish I Might - Kait Nolan 7/27/22
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. Don't Ever Forget - Matthew Farrell 9/4/22 {pg 241 "...'that'll bear some fruit.'"}
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS. {Chloe Silver} Protected Mate - J.H. Croix 9/15/22
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic. Emerald Desire - Lynette Vinet 11/8/22
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER. A Broken Clock Never Boils - C.J. Weiss 11/23/22
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages. Brimstone - Daniel Foster 8/21/22 {449 pgs}
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Fun Things To Do At The BeachDuration: July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Level 2 20 or more.
34/20+
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
🇺🇸1. Trouble in Mudbug - Jana Deleon 07/11/22 {a specific plant in the Louisiana bayou}
👩🏼🏫2. Fatal Frost - Karen MacInerney 09/20/22 {buried confederate gold}
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
👙1. A Hint of Mischief - Daryl Wood Gerber 08/31/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
👙1. {AR} Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener - M.C. Beaton 08/18/22
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
👙1. Put Out to Pasture - Amanda Flower 08/23/22 {Shiloh & Hazel}
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
🇺🇸1. Eggs in Purgatory - Laura Childs 07/16/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
🇺🇸1.The Lights of Sugarberry Cove - Heather Webber 07/22/22 {Leala Claire}
🧙🏻♀️2. Bayou Book Thief - Ellen Byron 10/01/22 {Ricki James-Diaz}
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
🇺🇸1. Matched - Ally Condie 07/29/22 pg. 148 “It’s been a long time, months even, since I’ve been to a music hall. To my surprise, this one is filled with blue-clothed people.”
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
🧙🏻♀️1. {TTM} The Time Machine - H.G. Wells 10/13/22
📌📌4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
🇺🇸1. Better Late Than Never - Jenn McKinlay 07/19/22
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
👩🏼🏫1. Without a Brew - Ellie Alexander 09/27/22
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
👩🏼🏫1. Hitting the Books - Jenn McKinlay 09/12/22 pg. 80 “The dark aroma of the oolong tea with soft floral notes drifted up into the air on a curl of steam, relaxing her as she inhaled even before she had her first sip.”
📌📌5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
👙⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
Bundle of Trouble - Diana Orgain 08/08/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
👙1. {H} HARVEST, OH Lemon Drop Dead - Amanda Flower 08/14/22
📌📌6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
🧙🏻♀️1. Batter Off Dead - Maddie Day 10/06/22 pg. 36 “I’d brought in a bag of basil leaves from my garden, which went perfectly with a lime juice and olive oil dressing.”
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
👙1. Death in the Stacks - Jenn McKinlay 08/06/22
📌7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
🇺🇸1. {ER} Ellen Riggs - You Can't Always Get What You Haunt 07/17/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
🇺🇸1. J.C. Eaton - Booked 4 Murder 07/12/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
📌📌11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
👙1. The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax - Dorothy Gilman 08/15/22
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
🧙🏻♀️1. Fair Isle and Fortunes - Nancy Warren 10/31/22
📌📌12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
👩🏼🏫1. Mrs. Morris and the Pot of Gold - Traci Wilton 09/23/22
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
🧙🏻♀️1. {B - BRIAR CREEK} Word to the Wise - Jenn McKinlay 10/21/22
📌📌13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
👙1. The Walled Flower - Lorraine Bartlett 08/11/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
🇺🇸1. Death by Windmill - Jennifer S. Alderson 07/08/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
📌14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
🇺🇸1. Bree Baker - Pleading the Fish 07/04/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
📌📌16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
🍗1. One for the Books - Jenn McKinlay 11/10/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
🧙🏻♀️1. Crimes and Covers - Amanda Flower 10/29/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
📌17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.)
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
From Beer to Eternity - Sherry Harris 08/26/22 {Cozy Mystery - Contemporary
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
📌📌18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
🇺🇸1. Stockings and Spells - Nancy Warren 07/30/22 {they go to the “pub” often}
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
👩🏼🏫1. Yours and Mine - Debbie Macomber 09/04/22 loc. 687 “She promised herself she’d eat cottage cheese and fruit every day at lunch for the next week”
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
🇺🇸1. Nancy CoCo - To Fudge or Not to Fudge 07/25/22
📌📌19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
🧙🏻♀️1. Caught Bread Handed - Ellie Alexander 10/18/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
🇺🇸1. {KC} Kate Collins - A Big Fat Greek Murder 07/27/22
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Mod
Mod
Duration: July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 21/ 20 or more.
TASKS
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUN are in the title in any order.
Life's Amusement Park: A Whimsical Guide to the Rides of Life by Susan Finelli 8/2/2022
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
Book, Line and Sinker by Jenn McKinlay 8/4/2022
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town. Nantucket
Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand 8/6/2022
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
Cask Strength by Layla Reyne 8/9/2022
Barrel Proof by Layla Reyne 8/15/2022
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON. New Jersey
Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 8/2/2022
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
Ties Can Be Deadly by Cindy Bell 7/30/2022
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
by Lyndsey Cole 7/23/2022⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
Romance and Mystery
A Chip and a Chair by Cordelia Kingsbridge 7/2/2022
Children/ Fantasy
Noddy And His Car by Enid Blyton 7/23/2022
Classic/Adventure
Hurrah For Little Noddy by Enid Blyton 7/23/2022
Children/Animals
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star by Jane Cabrera 7/25/2022
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff 7/27/2022
Young Adult/Romance
Secrets of My Hollywood Life by Jen Calonita 7/25/2022
On Location by Jen Calonita 7/30/2022
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
History
Who Was Dr. Seuss? by Janet B. Pascal 7/22/2022
Who Was Elvis Presley? by Geoff Edgers 7/28/2022
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
Murder With a View by Diane Kelly 7/12/2022 p 336
Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly 7/20/2022 p 336
Where Death Meets the Devil by L.J. Hayward 7/22/2022 p 395
Partners in Lime by Bree Baker 7/30/2022 p 336
Fun Things To Do At The BeachJuly 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Level 1: 10 - 19 tasks
Level 2 20 or more.
*Tasks may be done as many times as you like
25/20+ Tasks Completed
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
Not Quite a Spinster by Rebecca Connolly (7/8/22)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
Kingdom of Beauty by Deborah Grace White (7/19/22)
European Collection by Annette Lyon, et.al. (7/12/22)
Crushing on the Billionaire by Liwen Y. Ho (7/11/22)
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
An Ocean Away by Heather B. Moore (7/11/22)
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
At Odds with the Billionaire by Liwen Y. Ho (7/11/22) - Hawaii
6. Take a nap.
Head Over Stilettos by Liwen Y. Ho (7/5/22)
"...vegetables are best when fried in OIL." (pg 47)
Picture Perfect by Heather B. Moore (7/4/22)
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
Firsts and Lasts by Annette Lyon (7/13/22)
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
Friends Like These by Carina Taylor (7/1/22) - Noah Dunaway
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
Her Plus One by Summer Dowell (7/4/22)
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
Best Friends with the Billionaire by Liwen Y. Ho (7/11/22)
The Roommate Situation by Katie Bailey (7/14/22)
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
Without Warning by Lynette Eason (7/21/22)
Eye for an Eye by Stephanie Black (7/14/22)
Vacations Like This by Carina Taylor (7/10/22) - Long Pine
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
Chasing Tess by Annette Lyon (7/2/22)
15. Limbo Dancing
Dancing at the Flea Market by Heather Justesen (7/2/22)
The Wee Wager by L.L. Muir (7/7/22)
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Spring Vacation Collection by Josi S. Kilpack, et.al. (7/6/22)
Redeeming the Marquess by Laura Beers (7/11/22) - Ellie Bentley
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
Lawfully Cherished by Liwen Y. Ho (7/12/22)
How to Marry a Country Music Star by Cathryn Brown (7/12/22)
"Gone were the fresh FRUIT smoothies every morning..." (Loc 159)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
Looking For Love by Meg Easton (7/6/22)
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
Summer in New York Collection by Janette Rallison, et.al. (7/14/22) - 320 pages
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Fun Things To Do At The BeachDuration: July 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Level: Level 2 - 20 or more
READ: 55/20+
1. Treasure Hunt
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
The Great Game - Lavie Tidhar (alien artifacts) 7/14
✔ ⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
I Remember You - Yrsa Sigurðardóttir 9/30
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
Blacklisted - Gena Showalter (Erik Trinity) 8/31
2. Building a sandcastle.
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
Romancing the Duke - Tessa Dare 7/12
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
Home Again - Mariah Stewart (canoeing) 7/17
✔ ⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
A Sticky Situation - Jessie Crockett 7/1
3. Yoga
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
The Locked Room - Elly Griffiths (Cathbad) 7/9
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music.
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within - Becky Chambers 7/15
(selecting songs and jamming along), p160
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION
Murder al Dente - Jennifer L. Hart 7/25
4. Read on a beach.
✔⛱️ Read a book about books
The Library of the Unwritten - A.J. Hackwith 7/17
✔⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
Up the Seine Without a Paddle - Eliza Watson 7/24
(heroine practices yoga breathing exercises to relax)
5. Fly a kite!
✔ ⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
Murder Most Frothy - Cleo Coyle 7/2
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
Taming Her Bear - J.K. Harper (Colorado) 7/20
6. Take a nap.
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text.
The Kraken King - Meljean Brook 9/6
(heavy odor of hot metal and burning oil), p191
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
Digging Up the Remains - Julia Henry 10/7
(I took a nap this afternoon), p37
✔ ⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
Munro - Kresley Cole (Louisiana bayou) 7/25
7. Play Board Games
✔ ⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
And Then You Dye - Monica Ferris (Scrabble) 9/9
✔ ⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging.
Ordinary Monsters - J.M. Miro (672 pages) 7/4
✔ ⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
Bad Penny - Sharon Sala 7/18
8. Barbecue Party
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
Murder Most Frothy - Cleo Coyle (David Mintz) 7/2
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
Sapphire Flames - Ilona Andrews 7/8
(Linus headed for the grill, hook a skirt steak with tongs and flipped it over), p246
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
Tricks for Free - Seanan McGuire (Antimony Price) 7/10
9. Learn a new sport
✔ ⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Survivors Will Be Shot Again - Bill Crider 7/20
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING.
Apple Die - Chelsea Thomas 7/16
10. Go swimming.
✔ ⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
The Oceanography of the Moon - Glendy Vanderah 9/4
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
Change of Heart - Jude Deveraux 7/14
(they stripped and went swimming in the icy pond), p106
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
When We Found Home - Susan Mallery 7/14
✔ 11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
Blood of an Exile - Brian Naslund 11/20
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
City of Iron and Dust - J.P. Oakes 7/23
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
Found Shadows - P.T. Hylton 7/1
12. Water gun fights.
✔ ⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
The Queen Is Dead - Kate Locke 7/21
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
God Save the Queen - Kate Locke (heroine) 7/6
✔ ⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
The Ballad of Perilous Graves - Alex Jennings (Louisiana) 7/27
13. Bury a friend in sand.
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
The Girl Before - Rena Olsen (Papa G) 7/21
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
Emerald Blaze - Ilona Andrews (heroine) 7/9
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID.
Murder al Dente - Jennifer L. Hart 7/25
14. Play beach volleyball.
✔⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
The Alpine Uproar - Mary Daheim 9/2
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
Rule of Wolves - Leigh Bardugo 7/28
15. Limbo Dancing
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
It Happened One Night - Stephanie Laurens (Nora & Richard) 7/23
✔ ⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
The Price of Honor - Richard Fierce 7/31
(compete to win a dragon bond)
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE.
A Merry Life - Sarah Branson 9/2
16. Frisbee throwing.
✔ ⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Written in Stone - Ellery Adams 9/25
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
Camera Obscura - Lavie Tidhar 7/11
(I'm going for a walk), p31
✔⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
Eighteen Below - Stefan Ahnhem (Fabian Risk) 8/28
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
✔ ⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover.
Second Edition Death - Elizabeth Penney 7/19
✔ ⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres?
Perfectly Matched - Heather Webber (mystery/romance/paranormal) 7/22
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL.
Heart of Steel - Meljean Brook (steampunk) 7/16
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
✔ ⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
Tempting Acquisitions - Addison Fox (MCs) 7/5
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text.
Devil's Own - Veronica Wolff 7/30
(serving rumbullion and fruit to plantation women), p140
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
When Red is Black - Qiu Xiaolong (Chen Cao) 8/26
19. Have a Beach Picnic
✔ ⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
Peach Clobbered - Anna Gerard 8/26
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
Under Lock & Skeleton Key - Gigi Pandian (Tempest & Sanjay) 8/27
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
A Wrench in the Works - Kate Carlisle 7/4
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
✔ ⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
For the Wolf - Hannah Whitten (437 pages) 7/19
✔ ⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Murder at an Irish Christmas - Carlene O'Connor 12/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Duration: Six months from start date.Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 1: 10 - 19 tasks
Level 2 20 or more.
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
Start a treasure hunt, hide things in the sand everywhere around you, write hints on cards and make your friends start looking.
✔ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
Hunted - 06/01/2023 (Werewolves)
✔ Read a book about a group of friends.
Axle's Brand - 07/01/2023
✔ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
When She Belongs - 17/01/2023 (Sophie)
2. Building a sandcastle.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to start building a sandcastle. This activity is not just for kids, you can have some fun in the sun at any age.
✔ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
The Dame & The Devil - 30/01/2023
✔ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
The Sprite and the Gardener - 25/12/2022
✔ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 1 - 02/09/2022
3. Yoga
Bring your yoga mat to the beach, your music, and start practicing yoga on the beach. End it with a nice long meditation time.
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
✔ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 2 - 16/09/2022
4. Read on a beach.
Bring your favorite book to the beach, lay back, relax, take a cold drink and start reading.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
✔ Read back where a character relaxes.
Deceiving the Corsair - 08/10/2022
5. Fly a kite!
Another fun thing to do at the beach especially if you have kids with you is to fly a kite. Typically the local shops are filled with different kinds of kites for you to choose the one that’s most to your liking – or you can even make your own!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
✔ Read a book with a character who has children.
Spy x Family, Vol. 2 - 18/09/2022
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
6. Take a nap.
Lay back, put on some sun-block, tanning oil and take nap in the sun.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
✔ Read a book set in a coastal town.
One Piece, Volume 2: Buggy the Clown - 10/09/2022
7. Play Board Games
Bring some board games (chess, backgammon, snakes and ladders) and spend some fun time challenging your friends.
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
✔ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
魔道祖師 三 Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 3 - 12/01/2023
✔ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
Death Watch - 10/02/2023 (Annie Anderson)
8. Barbecue Party
You can have a barbecue party and enjoy the atmosphere, from the music to the food, the view and of course the good company.
✔ Read a book where a character has a party.
A Mariana errada - 20/01/2023
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
✔ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
Ice Planet Honeymoon: Vektal and Georgie - 16/01/2023 (Georgie)
9. Learn a new sport
You can start learning new sports like surfing, kite surfing, sail surfing, boarding and hover boarding and spend endless time of fun
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
✔ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
The Never King - 15/01/2023
✔ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
- 01/01/202310. Go swimming.
Since you're at the beach, then the ultimate fun activity that you can do is to swim in the sea!
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
How about playing an XO game on the sand? This would be a totally fun activity to do at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 4 - 03/09/2022
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
Start water gun fights, and take it to the next level. Invite everyone in and add a twist with a water balloon fight!
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
✔ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
Promised to the Orc - 09/02/2023
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
13. Bury a friend in sand.
Bury a friend’s body in the sand and start making funny shapes, like a mermaid, and take funny pictures of them!
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to play beach volleyball. It doesn't have to be professional, you can easily play with a beach ball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
✔ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
Mandy and the Tentacle Monster - 03/07/2022 (Bebe Harper)
15. Limbo Dancing
If you're with your friends, then have a Limbo dance competition! You'll just need some music and lots of your moves!
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
✔ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
My Little Monster, Vol. 7 - 02/07/2022
16. Frisbee throwing.
Instead of walking your dog, why not enjoy a game of Frisbee with each other? Just make sure the beach you're heading to allows
pets!
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
As far as affordable activities on a trip go, you can’t get a much cheaper one than collecting colorful seashells and rocks—it’s free on most beaches. Just make sure it’s acceptable before removing them from the beach!. See who can get the most different ones.
✔ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
- 17/12/2022✔ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
Undead and Unappreciated - 07/02/2023 (Romance and Fantasy)
✔ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
Heat for Hire - 24/01/2023 (Aliens)
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
A day at the beach is never complete without sipping on some fruity tropical goodness at a beach bar, whether it be fruit punches, coconuts, piña coladas, and more!
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
Pack a traditional wicker basket with your favorite picnic foods and enjoy the feast as well as the weather.
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
Nothing beats the heat on the beach, especially on a hot summer day, than a big scoop of some good old ice cream! It is certainly a favorite among beachgoers young and old, I mean, who couldn’t resist snacking on this cool delectable treat?
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
✔ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
Riv's Sanctuary - 13/12/2022
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
The Lost ChallengesFun Things To Do At The Beach
Duration: 7/1/2022 - 12/31/2022
Progress: 0 out of 20
As summer is on us and the beach is calling I thought we all needed some ideas of fun things we can do at the beach.
Duration: Six months from start date.
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 1: 10 - 19 tasks
Level 2 20 or more.
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
Start a treasure hunt, hide things in the sand everywhere around you, write hints on cards and make your friends start looking.
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to start building a sandcastle. This activity is not just for kids, you can have some fun in the sun at any age.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
3. Yoga
Bring your yoga mat to the beach, your music, and start practicing yoga on the beach. End it with a nice long meditation time.
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
Bring your favorite book to the beach, lay back, relax, take a cold drink and start reading.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
Another fun thing to do at the beach especially if you have kids with you is to fly a kite. Typically the local shops are filled with different kinds of kites for you to choose the one that’s most to your liking – or you can even make your own!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
6. Take a nap.
Lay back, put on some sun-block, tanning oil and take nap in the sun.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
Bring some board games (chess, backgammon, snakes and ladders) and spend some fun time challenging your friends.
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
8. Barbecue Party
You can have a barbecue party and enjoy the atmosphere, from the music to the food, the view and of course the good company.
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
9. Learn a new sport
You can start learning new sports like surfing, kite surfing, sail surfing, boarding and hover boarding and spend endless time of fun
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
Since you're at the beach, then the ultimate fun activity that you can do is to swim in the sea!
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
How about playing an XO game on the sand? This would be a totally fun activity to do at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
Start water gun fights, and take it to the next level. Invite everyone in and add a twist with a water balloon fight!
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
13. Bury a friend in sand.
Bury a friend’s body in the sand and start making funny shapes, like a mermaid, and take funny pictures of them!
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to play beach volleyball. It doesn't have to be professional, you can easily play with a beach ball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
15. Limbo Dancing
If you're with your friends, then have a Limbo dance competition! You'll just need some music and lots of your moves!
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
16. Frisbee throwing.
Instead of walking your dog, why not enjoy a game of Frisbee with each other? Just make sure the beach you're heading to allows
pets!
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
As far as affordable activities on a trip go, you can’t get a much cheaper one than collecting colorful seashells and rocks—it’s free on most beaches. Just make sure it’s acceptable before removing them from the beach!. See who can get the most different ones.
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
A day at the beach is never complete without sipping on some fruity tropical goodness at a beach bar, whether it be fruit punches, coconuts, piña coladas, and more!
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
Pack a traditional wicker basket with your favorite picnic foods and enjoy the feast as well as the weather.
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
Nothing beats the heat on the beach, especially on a hot summer day, than a big scoop of some good old ice cream! It is certainly a favorite among beachgoers young and old, I mean, who couldn’t resist snacking on this cool delectable treat?
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
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Challenge Rules
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Fun Things To Do At The BeachJuly 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Level 2 20 or more
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
Start a treasure hunt, hide things in the sand everywhere around you, write hints on cards and make your friends start looking.
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
The Dinner Guests by Kiersten Modglin 8/1
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to start building a sandcastle. This activity is not just for kids, you can have some fun in the sun at any age.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
Southern Heat by Natasha Madison 7/4
3. Yoga
Bring your yoga mat to the beach, your music, and start practicing yoga on the beach. End it with a nice long meditation time.
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
Can't Look Away by Carola Lovering 7/21
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Friendship Pact by Jill Shalvis 7/11
"Jake stopped punching the bag again but only long enough to pull out his cell phone and crank the music..." page 187
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
Bring your favorite book to the beach, lay back, relax, take a cold drink and start reading.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
Hottie on Her Shelf by Christi Barth 8/8
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
Another fun thing to do at the beach especially if you have kids with you is to fly a kite. Typically the local shops are filled with different kinds of kites for you to choose the one that’s most to your liking – or you can even make your own!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
Summer on Blackberry Beach by Belle Calhoune 7/27
6. Take a nap.
Lay back, put on some sun-block, tanning oil and take nap in the sun.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
Return to Magnolia Harbor by Hope Ramsay 7/24
7. Play Board Games
Bring some board games (chess, backgammon, snakes and ladders) and spend some fun time challenging your friends.
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
The Matchbreaker Summer by Annie Rains 7/14
8. Barbecue Party
You can have a barbecue party and enjoy the atmosphere, from the music to the food, the view and of course the good company.
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
Birthday Party Murder by Leslie Meier 7/31
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
9. Learn a new sport
You can start learning new sports like surfing, kite surfing, sail surfing, boarding and hover boarding and spend endless time of fun
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
Murder Is No Picnic by Amy Pershing 8/21
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Tattered Stars by Catherine Cowles 7/3
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
American Royalty by Tracey Livesay 7/19
10. Go swimming.
Since you're at the beach, then the ultimate fun activity that you can do is to swim in the sea!
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
The One You Want by Jennifer Ryan 8/11
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
One for the Money by Skye Warren 7/15
11. Play XO game.
How about playing an XO game on the sand? This would be a totally fun activity to do at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
The Sizzle Paradox by Lily Menon 7/22
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin 8/15
12. Water gun fights.
Start water gun fights, and take it to the next level. Invite everyone in and add a twist with a water balloon fight!
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
Murder at the Blueberry Festival by Darci Hannah 8/16
13. Bury a friend in sand.
Bury a friend’s body in the sand and start making funny shapes, like a mermaid, and take funny pictures of them!
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to play beach volleyball. It doesn't have to be professional, you can easily play with a beach ball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood 7/8
15. Limbo Dancing
If you're with your friends, then have a Limbo dance competition! You'll just need some music and lots of your moves!
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther 7/8
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss 7/26
16. Frisbee throwing.
Instead of walking your dog, why not enjoy a game of Frisbee with each other? Just make sure the beach you're heading to allows
pets!
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
An Alaskan Christmas by Jennifer Snow 7/23
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
Lost Coast Literary by Ellie Alexander 7/16
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
As far as affordable activities on a trip go, you can’t get a much cheaper one than collecting colorful seashells and rocks—it’s free on most beaches. Just make sure it’s acceptable before removing them from the beach!. See who can get the most different ones.
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey 7/10
Mystery and Romance
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
Help Me Remember by Corinne Michaels (Suspense) 7/23
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
A day at the beach is never complete without sipping on some fruity tropical goodness at a beach bar, whether it be fruit punches, coconuts, piña coladas, and more!
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
Nothing But the Truth by Holly James 8/2
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
Pack a traditional wicker basket with your favorite picnic foods and enjoy the feast as well as the weather.
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
Returning Home by Kelly Elliott 8/21
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
Nothing beats the heat on the beach, especially on a hot summer day, than a big scoop of some good old ice cream! It is certainly a favorite among beachgoers young and old, I mean, who couldn’t resist snacking on this cool delectable treat?
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
Gilt by Jamie Brenner 7/12
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Finished! :)Fun Things To Do At The Beach
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Level 2 20 or more.
*Tasks may be done as many times as you like
25/20+ Tasks Completed
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
Not Quite a Spinster by Rebecca Connolly (7/8/22)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
Kingdom of Beauty by Deborah Grace White (7/19/22)
European Collection by Annette Lyon, et.al. (7/12/22)
Crushing on the Billionaire by Liwen Y. Ho (7/11/22)
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
An Ocean Away by Heather B. Moore (7/11/22)
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
At Odds with the Billionaire by Liwen Y. Ho (7/11/22) - Hawaii
6. Take a nap.
Head Over Stilettos by Liwen Y. Ho (7/5/22)
"...vegetables are best when fried in OIL." (pg 47)
Picture Perfect by Heather B. Moore (7/4/22)
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
Firsts and Lasts by Annette Lyon (7/13/22)
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
Friends Like These by Carina Taylor (7/1/22) - Noah Dunaway
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
Her Plus One by Summer Dowell (7/4/22)
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
Best Friends with the Billionaire by Liwen Y. Ho (7/11/22)
The Roommate Situation by Katie Bailey (7/14/22)
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
Without Warning by Lynette Eason (7/21/22)
Eye for an Eye by Stephanie Black (7/14/22)
Vacations Like This by Carina Taylor (7/10/22) - Long Pine
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
Chasing Tess by Annette Lyon (7/2/22)
15. Limbo Dancing
Dancing at the Flea Market by Heather Justesen (7/2/22)
The Wee Wager by L.L. Muir (7/7/22)
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Spring Vacation Collection by Josi S. Kilpack, et.al. (7/6/22)
Redeeming the Marquess by Laura Beers (7/11/22) - Ellie Bentley
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
Lawfully Cherished by Liwen Y. Ho (7/12/22)
How to Marry a Country Music Star by Cathryn Brown (7/12/22)
"Gone were the fresh FRUIT smoothies every morning..." (Loc 159)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
Looking For Love by Meg Easton (7/6/22)
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
Summer in New York Collection by Janette Rallison, et.al. (7/14/22) - 320 pages
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Fun Things To Do At The BeachDuration: July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 1: 10 - 19 tasks
Level 2 20 or more.
Completed: 20
FINISHED
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends- A Silent Voice, Vol. 7-Yoshitoki Oima 7/1
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE- Captain America: Red Menace, Vol. 1-Ed Brubaker 7/1 (Steve Rogers)
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order- Three Things I Know Are True-Betty Culley 7/23
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children- Outcast, Vol. 7: The Darkness Grows-Robert Kirkman 7/2
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS- Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good-Louie Stowell 7/1
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY- Children of Darkness-James E. Wisher 7/5 (Marcus Drake)
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you- Guardians-Jordan Gould 7/11
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming- The Island-C.L. Taylor 7/6
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM- White Rook-Ingrid Seymour 7/7
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title- The Near Daphne Experience-Alison Reynolds 7/6
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O- Real Account, Vol. 4-Okushou 7/6
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order- A Slow Fire Burning-Paula Hawkins 7/5
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight- Captain America: Red Menace, Vol. 2-Ed Brubaker 7/2
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried- Outcast, Vol. 8: The Merged-Robert Kirkman 7/2
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL- Field Music-Alexandria Hall 7/9
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing- Black Rook-Ingrid Seymour 7/7
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover-
Crash Course: Wolf Girl 7-Anh Do 7/2317. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)- - Girls: Emergence-Joshua Luna 7/18 (Horror, Science Fiction)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History)- Jinxed-Amy McCulloch 7/7 (Science fiction)
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar- Saint Death-Marcus Sedgwick 7/13
Mod
Fun Things To Do At The Beach
Duration: July 1-28, 2022
Level 2: 20 or more.
Read: 24/20+
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something.
What is it? Religious Relics True Dead Faith Hunter 7/10/22
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
AS The Somerset Girls Lori Foster 7/7/22
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
Rules for Dating Your Ex Piper Rayne 7/4/22
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
Salt Bay Sunrise Juliet Brilee 7/15/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
The Hotel Nantucket Elin Hilderbrand 7/20/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music.
Want Reagan McDaniels 7/14/22 p 171 Walking to the coffee table, he picks up a remote and music starts playing.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
After Care L.B. Dunbar 7/6/22
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
Another One Bites the Crust Ellie Alexander 7/18/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
Yearn Reagan McDaniels 7/17/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
Meg Andrews The Color of a Promise Julianne MacLean 7/28/22
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Inheriting Trouble E.C. Land 7/8/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM.
Wife in Disguise Susan Mallery 7/5/22
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's last name starts with O.
Daring Dreamer Kirsten Osbourne 7/21/22
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
The Friendship Pact Jill Shalvis 7/1/22
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
Alaska Love at Last J.H. Croix 7/12/22
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
The Book Woman's Daughter Kim Michele Richardson 7/23/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
BIG BURLY HUNK: A Curvy Girl, Age Gap Romance Erin Havoc 7/11/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Need Reagan McDaniels 7/16/22
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE.
Love Next Door Helena Hunting 7/24/22
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes to a bar.
Red Hot Mama Reagan McDaniels 7/13/22
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text.
Plum Island Nelson DeMille 7/25/22
p 181 ...around the turn of the century, and the fruit and vegetable farms owned mostly by the original settlers.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
Goodbye Again Mariah Stewart 7/22/22
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
Summer Island Hope Ciara Knight 7/9/22
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book.
375 pages Never Enough Roxie Noir 7/2/22
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Calling it done :)Fun Things To Do At The Beach
Duration: July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
40/20+
Level 2 20 or more.
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
Photos to prove someone's guilty-The Sneaky Seashore Slayer Audrey Clementine 7/3/22
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
Bodies, Brews and Beaches Nola Robertson 7/29/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
Maud-Mint Chocolate Murder Meri Allen 7/25/22
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
Trick or treat-Digging Up Murder Penny Brooke 8/14/22
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
A Well Constructed Murder Reagan Davis 7/4/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
Rhiannon-Whiskers, Wreaths and Murder Kathy Manos Penn 7/6/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
p 153 “She sang to the high heavens along with Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time.” Red Letter Slay Tonya Kappes 8/5/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
TAT-Tarts and Terror Kathleen Suzette 7/26/22
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
Bookstore-A Prop of Murder Penny Brooke 7/5/22
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
Kathleen Suzette 7/16/22⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
A Pie to Vie For Kathryn Lin 7/1/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
Town is Brentfield-Not a Creature Was Purring Summer Prescott 7/20/22
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
p 83 “…focaccia bread drizzled with olive oil…” The Hole Truth Emma Ainsley 7/8/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
Pier Pressure Wendy Neugent 7/13/22
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
The Curious Corpse in the Cavern Audrey Clementine 7/20/22
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
Hilary and Max played Scrabble-A Gingersnap Decision Gretchen Allen 7/18/22
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
Murder Spills the Tea Vicki Delany 7/31/22
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
KS-Red, White and Blue Murder Kathleen Suzette 7/9/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
Wedding Bell Blunders Kathleen Suzette 7/21/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
Cassie McNeil-Laced with Murder Patti Benning 7/10/22
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Murder Takes a Bow Wendy Neugent 7/11/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
Kathleen Suzette 7/2/22⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
Murder Boxed Up Rosie A. Point 7/12/22
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
No Parm No Foul Linda Reilly 7/26/22
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
For Sale by Killer Catherine Bruns 7/14/22
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
Oregon-A Poisonous Page Kitt Crowe 7/12/22
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
Scents and a Suspect Emmie Lyn 8/2/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
Mummy Pie Murder Kathleen Suzette 7/18/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
Golf ball by the cat's foot-
Gabby Allan 7/22/22⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
LC-WineBuried Wedding Lyndsey Cole 7/7/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
Death a Sketch Cheryl Hollon 7/24/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
DNM-Dough Not Murder Rosie A. Point 8/15/22
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Chelsea Thomas 7/15/22⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
In a Jam Kathleen Suzette 7/23/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.)
Krista Lockheart 7/17/22⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal) Mystery and Animals-Off the Chain Janice Thompson 8/1/22
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
Goes to-The Fragrance of Death Leslie Karst 8/2/22
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
SC (Scarlett Chase)-Death Behind the Dumpster K.B. Blake 8/4/22
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
Small but it's there-
S.C. Merritt 7/19/22⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
Lee Hollis 7/22/22⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
319-Murder at the Blueberry Festival Darci Hannah 7/19/22
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Genevieve wrote: "Great job Tari"Thanks Genevieve!
Duration: Six months from 6/29/2022Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 2 20 or more.
COMPLETED
1. Treasure Hunt
Start a treasure hunt, hide things in the sand everywhere around you, write hints on cards and make your friends start looking.
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff 7/5/2022
Eleanor is looking for her
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts 7/21/2022
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to start building a sandcastle. This activity is not just for kids, you can have some fun in the sun at any age.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
One Summer by David Baldacci 7/13/2022
The beach home is called the Palace and since a Palace is a castle...
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
Four Ways to Wear a Dress by Gillian Libby 8/5/2022
Baby Claire and her Uncle Pete go for ice cream.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
Picture Miss Seeton by Heron Carvic 8/15/2022
3. Yoga
Bring your yoga mat to the beach, your music, and start practicing yoga on the beach. End it with a nice long meditation time.
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
If You've Got It, Haunt It by Rose Pressey Bettancourt 7/14/2022
Cookie does 10 minutes of yoga and 10 minutes of exercise each day.
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
Bring your favorite book to the beach, lay back, relax, take a cold drink and start reading.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
The Bodies in the Library by Marty Wingate 7/26/2022
Literary society dedicated to the golden age of mysteries
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
Another fun thing to do at the beach especially if you have kids with you is to fly a kite. Typically the local shops are filled with different kinds of kites for you to choose the one that’s most to your liking – or you can even make your own!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
A Murderous Yarn by Monica Ferris 7/8/2022
Excelsior!
6. Take a nap.
Lay back, put on some sun-block, tanning oil and take nap in the sun.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
August Heat by Andrea Camillieri 8/21/2022
7. Play Board Games
Bring some board games (chess, backgammon, snakes and ladders) and spend some fun time challenging your friends.
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
We Were the Mulvaneys by Carol Joyce Oates 7/4/2022
Well, it's 454 pages and about the rape of a 16 year old. Challenging!
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
8. Barbecue Party
You can have a barbecue party and enjoy the atmosphere, from the music to the food, the view and of course the good company.
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
Death Wears a Mask by Ashley Weaver 8/21/2022
Lord Dinmore has a masquerade ball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
The Mapping of Love and Death by Jacqueline Winspear 7/23/2022
Maisie Dobbs
9. Learn a new sport
You can start learning new sports like surfing, kite surfing, sail surfing, boarding and hover boarding and spend endless time of fun
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
Murder Is No Picnic by Amy Pershing 7/31/2022
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
Since you're at the beach, then the ultimate fun activity that you can do is to swim in the sea!
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
Our Last Days in Barcelona by Chanel Cleeton 8/5/2022
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
How about playing an XO game on the sand? This would be a totally fun activity to do at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
40-Love by Olivia Dade 7/26/2022
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
Start water gun fights, and take it to the next level. Invite everyone in and add a twist with a water balloon fight!
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
Swift Justice by Laura DiSilverio 7/15/2022
Hard to see in the tiny photo, but it's in the blonde in the driver seat's hand.⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
Crosshairs by Patricia Bradley 8/12/2022
Natchez is the location.
13. Bury a friend in sand.
Bury a friend’s body in the sand and start making funny shapes, like a mermaid, and take funny pictures of them!
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
The Bone Cay by Eliza Nellums 8/8/2022
Isobel's body was buried in the old cistern.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
Never Forget Me by Dan Panadova 7/9/2022
Chelsea takes tons of pictures for clients of her PI firm.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to play beach volleyball. It doesn't have to be professional, you can easily play with a beach ball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
15. Limbo Dancing
If you're with your friends, then have a Limbo dance competition! You'll just need some music and lots of your moves!
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
Dear Mrs. Bird by A J Pearce 8/9/2022
16. Frisbee throwing.
Instead of walking your dog, why not enjoy a game of Frisbee with each other? Just make sure the beach you're heading to allows
pets!
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Paw and Order by Spencer Quinn 8/1/2022
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
The Last Laugh by Lynn Freed 7/12/2022
Ruth goes for a walk with Beth and solo.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
As far as affordable activities on a trip go, you can’t get a much cheaper one than collecting colorful seashells and rocks—it’s free on most beaches. Just make sure it’s acceptable before removing them from the beach!. See who can get the most different ones.
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.)
Return to Tradd Street by Karen White 8/17/2022
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
A day at the beach is never complete without sipping on some fruity tropical goodness at a beach bar, whether it be fruit punches, coconuts, piña coladas, and more!
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
Searching for Evidence by Tyler Anne Snell 7/17/2022
Marco goes to a bar after his shift.
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
Pack a traditional wicker basket with your favorite picnic foods and enjoy the feast as well as the weather.
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
Nothing beats the heat on the beach, especially on a hot summer day, than a big scoop of some good old ice cream! It is certainly a favorite among beachgoers young and old, I mean, who couldn’t resist snacking on this cool delectable treat?
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Finished!Fun Things To Do At The Beach
Duration: July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 21/20+
Level 1: 10 - 19 tasks
Level 2 20 or more.
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
A gyertyák csonkig égnek - Sándor Márai - 08/12/22 - The General and Konrad hunt for a stag.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
A Work in Progress - Staci Stallings - 08/22/22 - Rebecca Avery
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
Iris in the Dark - Elissa Grossell Dickey - 08/30/22 - Sawyer and Finn go fishing together.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
Newport Harbor House - Cindy Nichols - 07/03/22
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
Book Love - Debbie Tung - 08/30/22
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
The Ice Storm - Rick Moody - 07/01/22 - Benjamin Paul Hood
The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection - Alexander McCall Smith - 08/24/22 - Precious Ramotswe
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
Mexican Gothic - Silvia Moreno-Garcia - 07/08/22 - High Place
My German Brother: A Novel - Chico Buarque - 08/09/22 - Brazil
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
The Orphan Collector - Ellen Marie Wiseman - 08/04/22
Dearly: New Poems - Margaret Atwood - 08/30/22
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
A History of What Comes Next - Sylvain Neuvel - 07/04/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn - 07/25/22 - Camille Preaker
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Killer Pizza - Greg Taylor - 07/29/22
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
Foundation and Earth - Isaac Asimov - 07/20/22
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
A medve és a csalogány - Katherine Arden - 07/11/22 - Lesnaja Zemlja
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
Zen buddhizmus - Béla Hamvas - 07/21/22
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover).
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art - James Nestor - 08/28/22
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1 - Brian Herbert & Kevin J Anderson - 08/29/22 - Graphic Novels / Science Fiction
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
Lassúság - Milan Kundera - 07/20/22 - Literary Fiction
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
A lány a toronyban - Katherine Arden - 08/16/22 - 416 pages
FinishedFun Things To Do At The Beach
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Level 2 20 or more
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
Start a treasure hunt, hide things in the sand everywhere around you, write hints on cards and make your friends start looking.
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
The Dinner Guests by Kiersten Modglin 8/1
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to start building a sandcastle. This activity is not just for kids, you can have some fun in the sun at any age.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
Southern Heat by Natasha Madison 7/4
3. Yoga
Bring your yoga mat to the beach, your music, and start practicing yoga on the beach. End it with a nice long meditation time.
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
Can't Look Away by Carola Lovering 7/21
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Friendship Pact by Jill Shalvis 7/11
"Jake stopped punching the bag again but only long enough to pull out his cell phone and crank the music..." page 187
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
Bring your favorite book to the beach, lay back, relax, take a cold drink and start reading.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
Hottie on Her Shelf by Christi Barth 8/8
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
Another fun thing to do at the beach especially if you have kids with you is to fly a kite. Typically the local shops are filled with different kinds of kites for you to choose the one that’s most to your liking – or you can even make your own!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
Summer on Blackberry Beach by Belle Calhoune 7/27
6. Take a nap.
Lay back, put on some sun-block, tanning oil and take nap in the sun.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
Return to Magnolia Harbor by Hope Ramsay 7/24
7. Play Board Games
Bring some board games (chess, backgammon, snakes and ladders) and spend some fun time challenging your friends.
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
The Matchbreaker Summer by Annie Rains 7/14
8. Barbecue Party
You can have a barbecue party and enjoy the atmosphere, from the music to the food, the view and of course the good company.
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
Birthday Party Murder by Leslie Meier 7/31
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
9. Learn a new sport
You can start learning new sports like surfing, kite surfing, sail surfing, boarding and hover boarding and spend endless time of fun
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
Murder Is No Picnic by Amy Pershing 8/21
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Tattered Stars by Catherine Cowles 7/3
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
American Royalty by Tracey Livesay 7/19
10. Go swimming.
Since you're at the beach, then the ultimate fun activity that you can do is to swim in the sea!
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
The One You Want by Jennifer Ryan 8/11
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
One for the Money by Skye Warren 7/15
11. Play XO game.
How about playing an XO game on the sand? This would be a totally fun activity to do at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
The Sizzle Paradox by Lily Menon 7/22
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin 8/15
12. Water gun fights.
Start water gun fights, and take it to the next level. Invite everyone in and add a twist with a water balloon fight!
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
Murder at the Blueberry Festival by Darci Hannah 8/16
13. Bury a friend in sand.
Bury a friend’s body in the sand and start making funny shapes, like a mermaid, and take funny pictures of them!
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to play beach volleyball. It doesn't have to be professional, you can easily play with a beach ball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood 7/8
15. Limbo Dancing
If you're with your friends, then have a Limbo dance competition! You'll just need some music and lots of your moves!
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther 7/8
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss 7/26
16. Frisbee throwing.
Instead of walking your dog, why not enjoy a game of Frisbee with each other? Just make sure the beach you're heading to allows
pets!
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
An Alaskan Christmas by Jennifer Snow 7/23
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
Lost Coast Literary by Ellie Alexander 7/16
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
As far as affordable activities on a trip go, you can’t get a much cheaper one than collecting colorful seashells and rocks—it’s free on most beaches. Just make sure it’s acceptable before removing them from the beach!. See who can get the most different ones.
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey 7/10
Mystery and Romance
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
Help Me Remember by Corinne Michaels (Suspense) 7/23
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
A day at the beach is never complete without sipping on some fruity tropical goodness at a beach bar, whether it be fruit punches, coconuts, piña coladas, and more!
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
Nothing But the Truth by Holly James 8/2
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
Pack a traditional wicker basket with your favorite picnic foods and enjoy the feast as well as the weather.
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
Returning Home by Kelly Elliott 8/21
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
Nothing beats the heat on the beach, especially on a hot summer day, than a big scoop of some good old ice cream! It is certainly a favorite among beachgoers young and old, I mean, who couldn’t resist snacking on this cool delectable treat?
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
Gilt by Jamie Brenner 7/12
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Fun Things To Do At The BeachDuration: July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 2 20 or more.
26/20+ Completed. Finished
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
01.Chaser-Charity Ferrell 10/03/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
02.There with You-Samantha Young 7/23/22
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
03.What's Left Unsaid-Emily Bleeker 7/17/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
04.Hollywood Games-M.Z. Kelly 7/03/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
05.Mine To Have-Natasha Madison 7/07/22
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
06.The Single Dad-Marni Mann 9/15/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Pg.151:"..., drizzling olive oil into a pan..."
07.Someone Like You-Marie Force 8/24/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
08.Lisa Regan-The Girl With No Name 9/29/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
09.Reckless Truths-Autumn Jones Lake 7/20/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
10.Tease-Melanie Harlow 10/03/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
(Piper Campbell)
11.Tragic-Devney Perry 7/08/22
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
12.Umar Turaki-Such a Beautiful Thing to Behold 7/26/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter -of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
13.One Italian Summer-Rebecca Serle 9/05/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
14.Mary Stone-Winter's Secret 7/15/22
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
15.XOXO-K.D. Robichaux 9/28/22
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
16.Ofelia Martinez-Remission 10/01/22
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
17.Hollywood Homicide-M.Z. Kelly 7/17/22
18.Hollywood Murder-M.Z. Kelly 10/01/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
19.Catherine Bybee-Not Quite Dating 9/07/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
20.Last Day Alive-J.R. Adler 8/12/22
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
21.Rainy Day Friends-Jill Shalvis 8/20/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
(Kidnapping Crime/Suspense Romance)
22.Code Name: Revenge-Sawyer Bennett 7/15/22
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
(Suspense)
23.Cold Silence-Toni Anderson 8/24/22
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Loc.524:"...I placed the fruit on the board..."
24.Tinsel-Devney Perry 7/15/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
25.Willow Rose-The House that Jack Built 8/28/22
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
(432)
26.The Perfect Husband-Lisa Gardner 8/17/22
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP
~~~ Complete ~~~Fun Things To Do At The Beach
July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Level 2 - 20 or more
35 of 20+ Complete
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
📍Mercy - David Baldacci - 9/12/22 - her sister who was kidnapped as a child
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
📍All Together Now - Matthew Norman - 8/18/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
📍The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line - Rob Thomas - Rob Thomas - 8/21/22 - RT
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
📍The Other Boleyn Girl - Philippa Gregory - 9/15/22
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
📍Klara and the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro - 9/6/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
📍When Red Is Black - Qiu Xiaolong - 1/5/22 - China
📍Thief of Souls - Brian Klingborg - 9/13/22 - China
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
📍Never Envy an Earl - Regina Scott - 9/24/22
📍Her Deadly Touch - Lisa Regan - 10/2/22
📍Visions of Heat - Nalini Singh - 10/3/22
📍Hurricane Beach - Lexie Nicholas - 7/28/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
📍Hild - Nicola Griffith - 8/20/22
📍Everything, Everything - Nicola Yoon - 8/7/22
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
📍Leave Me Breathless - Cherrie Lynn - 9/14/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
📍Girl Overboard - Sandra Block - 7/4/22
📍Deadly Appearances - Gail Bowen - 7/30/22
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
📍A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting - Sophie Irwin - 9/7/22 - SI
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
📍X-Treme Dating - Cathy McDavid - 8/5/22
📍Xibalba - David Wood - 9/3/22
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
📍Aunty Lee's Delights - Ovidia Yu - 8/14/22
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
📍The Hidden One - Linda Castillo - 9/15/22 - set in Ohio
📍Swamp Sniper - Jana Deleon - 9/17/22 - set in Louisiana
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
📍Edge of Eon - Anna Hackett - 7/3/22
📍Life Flight - Lynette Eason - 7/7/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
📍Orchid Beach - Stuart Woods - 8/2/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
📍Zack - Sawyer Bennett - 7/21/22
📍Things My Son Needs to Know About the World - Fredrik Backman - 7/3/22
📍It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Suzanne Brockmann - 7/9/22
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
📍Cold Ridge - Carla Neggers - 7/27/22 - CN
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
📍A Pale View of Hills - Kazuo Ishiguro - 7/8/22 - KI
📍The Spider Sapphire Mystery - Carolyn Keene - 7/12/22 - CK
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
📍Blood Vow - J.R. Ward - 8/1/22 - 459 pages
📍The Chosen - J.R. Ward - 8/11/22 - 544 pages
📍Die for You - Lisa Unger - 8/12/22 - 480 pages
📍The Thief - J.R. Ward - 8/16/22 - 454 pages
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
*COMPLETION POST*Fun Things To Do At The Beach
Duration: July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 2 20 or more.
51/20+
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it? {The Rogue} - No Light - Hettie Ivers 7/6/22
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends. Plucking One String - Kris Knorr 8/11/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE. {Shaye Archer} Malevolent - Jana Deleon 7/18/22
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle. The Lost Vampire Prince - Melody Raven 7/20/22
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together. The Wife Lie - Anya Mora 8/8/22
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
The Wickenham Murders - Amy Myers 7/1/22
Mountain Darkness - Vanessa Vale 12/5/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga. Mister Kink: An Erotic Romance - Melinda DuChamp 11/26/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). Meltdown in Christmas River - Meg Muldoon 11/12/22 {pg 42 "...put on some oldies Christmas music and..."}
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count) The Earl's Temptation - Emma V. Leech 11/25/22
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore). {Inventorying a library} Mary Bennet and the Bingley Codex - Joyce Harmon 11/16/22
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover) No Good Tea Goes Unpunished - Bree Baker 7/29/22
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes. The Haunting of Leigh Harker - Darcy Coates 7/25/22
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children. Celtic Viking - Lexy Timms 7/7/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
{Charm, NC} Live and Let Chai - Bree Baker 7/18/22
{Colorado} Meet Me Under the Mistletoe - Stacey Kennedy 12/1/22
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. It Came from the Garage!: An Anthology of Automotive Horror - Stephen King 8/5/22 {pg 9 "...of gas and oil."}
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap. Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir 8/1/22
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town. A Dash of Love - Jill Sanders 9/13/22
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in. Summer on Blackberry Beach - Belle Calhoune 9/24/22
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. Haunts of Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands - Joe Tennis 7/30/22
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party. Love & Gelato - Jenna Evans Welch 7/22/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue. The Mist - Stephen King 10/28/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY. {Noah Daigle} - Wildlife - Jeff Menapace 9/14/22
9. Learn a new sport
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you. The Killing Joke - Christa Faust 7/4/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. Voyage of the Dead - David P. Forsyth 8/24/22 {Pacific Ocean}
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming. Batman/Fortnite Zero Point - Christos Gage 8/23/22
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM Travel by Night - Sophie Morton-Thomas 11/26/22
11. Play XO game.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
The Hunted - A.J. Scudiere 7/14/22
Sir Loin of Beef - Vanessa Vale 12/2/22
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON. {America} Great American Road Trips - Scenic Drives: Hit the Road and Explore Our Nation's Beautiful Scenic Byways - Country Magazine 8/9/22
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried. The Anonymous Source - A.C. Fuller 8/18/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures. A Dead Red Cadillac - R.P. Dahlke 8/10/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL. Someone Else's Daughter - Linsey Lanier 9/1/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
The Scary Godmother - Dominique Kristine 11/10/22
Claiming the Cowboy for Christmas - Kadie Scott 11/29/22
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line. Slippers And Thieves Special Edition - Christina Bauer 11/28/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover. What New Beginnings Are Made Of - Debra Clopton 12/1/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk. The Body Farm - Brian Martinez 8/7/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE. {Isa Schmidt} The Solid-State Shuffle - Jeffrey A. Ballard 11/22/22
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum - Kirsten Weiss 8/1/22
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? {Mystery & Travel} - A Murder in Paris - Blake Pierce 8/25/22
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL.
{Science Fiction} Forbidden the Stars - Valmore Daniels 7/12/22
{Short Story} I Still Remember - Priya Prithiviraj 12/2/22
{Suspense} Montana Fire - Jennifer Zane 12/2/22
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar. Wish I Might - Kait Nolan 7/27/22
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. Don't Ever Forget - Matthew Farrell 9/4/22 {pg 241 "...'that'll bear some fruit.'"}
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS. {Chloe Silver} Protected Mate - J.H. Croix 9/15/22
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic. Emerald Desire - Lynette Vinet 11/8/22
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER. A Broken Clock Never Boils - C.J. Weiss 11/23/22
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages. Brimstone - Daniel Foster 8/21/22 {449 pgs}
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
I’m Finished!!! Fun Things to Do at the Beach Duration: Six months from start date.
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
July 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Level 2 20 or more.
TASK 154/20+
Part One - 81
Part Two - 73
1. Treasure Hunt
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Phaedra Patrick (Arthur is hunting for information about the life his wife led before marrying him.) 07/05/22
The Nature of the Beast Louise Penny (Several people are hunting for a weapon and plans for it) 07/07/22
Girl in Ice Erica Ferencik (Wyatt is searching for a scientific revelation) 07/17/22
The Family Next Door Sally Hepworth (Isabelle is looking for her sister) 07/19/22
Station Eleven Emily St. John Mandel (Members of the Traveling Symphony are seeking two group members that left behind two years previously) 08/16/22
Happy New Year-Baby! Masami Hoshino (Dennis is looking for evidence of criminal activity) 08/17/22
A Kitten Called Holly (Jasmine Green #4) Helen Peters (Jasmine and Tom are looking for the mother cat) 08/27/22
The Measure Nikki Erlick (answers about the strings) 09/15/22
Pressure Head (The Plumber’s Mate Mystery #1) J.L. Merrow (Tom is a “finder” - he is psychic) 11/17/22
I Found You Lisa Jewell (Lily is searching for her missing husband) 11/27/22
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
The Long Way Home Louise Penny (Gamache, Myra, Ruth, and others help Clara search for her husband) 07/04/22
The Break Up Charlotte Barnes (This book features a group of six girlfriends) 07/13/22
Adult Assembly Required Abbi Waxman (A group of people who work and/or live together become close friends) 07/15/22
The It Girl Ruth Ware 09/04/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
This Time Tomorrow Emma Straub (Alice Stern) 07/19/22
What If It's Us(What If It’s Us #1) Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera (Arthur Seuss) 08/19/22
The Wives Tarryn Fisher(Thursday Ellington) 11/02/22
Catch Her in a Lie(Getaway #5) Jess Lourey (Evangeline Reed)11/04/22
2. Building a sandcastle.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
Bookish and the Beast(Once Upon a Con #3) Ashley Poston (Vance Reigns is staying is a castle like house) 08/04/22
Beneath a Starless Sky Tessa Harris (Helene lives in a castle) 10/01/22
All the Queen's Men(Her Majesty the Queen Investigates #2) S.J. Bennett (Queen Elizabeth, et al) 10/16/22
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
On Mystic Lake Kristin Hannah (Annie spends quality time with Nick’s daughter Izzy) 07/14/22
The Madness of Crowds (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #17) Louise Penny (Daniel and his son go sledding together) 08/17/22
The Candy House(A Vist from the Goon Squad #2) Jennifer Egan (Lou takes his youngest daughters to the beach) 09/01/22
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button F. Scott Fitzgerald 08/07/22
My Cousin Rachel Daphne du Maurier08/27/22
It Ends with Us Colleen Hoover 10/18/22
Murder in Christmas River(Christmas River #1) Meg Muldoon12/03/22
3. Yoga
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
The Tourist Attraction Sarah Morgenthaler (p. 144 Zoey, Lana and Graham do Mountainside Morning Yoga.) 07/01/22
S. John Updike (Sarah does yoga before and after she joins an ashram) 09/24/23
Incense and Sensibility(Rajes #3) Sonali Dev (India runs a yoga studio)10/04/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Radio Silence Alice Oseman (p. 10 “. . . I couldn’t hear anything except the music I was listening to through one earphone . . . “) 07/16/22
Out of My Mind Sharon M. Draper (p. 5 “. . . I can almost hear colors and smell images whenever music is played.”) 08/22/22
Wrangled by Lilith(Stargazer Springs Ranch #1) Remi Carrington (p. 1 - Lilith is blasting country music in her car) 09/27/22
On the Rooftop Margaret Wilkerson Sexton (the sisters are singers and people listen to them perform) 11/22/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Jamie Ford 08/11/22
The Other Einstein Marie Benedict 08/28/22
4. Read on a beach.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
Baby Proof Emily Giffin (Claudia is an editor) 07/25/22
Murder, Plainly Read(Amish Quilt Shop Mystery #4) Isabella Alan (The story is about a bookmobile and book fest) 09/06/22
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
Without a Hitch Mary Hollis Huddleston
(champagne flutes) 07/09/22 Rules of Civility Amor Towles 07/29/22
Granny Bares It All (Secret Agent Granny #4) Harper Lin 10/09/22
Granny Gets Fancy(Secret Agent Granny #6)Harper Lin 10/12/22
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead(Finlay Donovan #2) Elle Cosimano (p. 19 “. . . I . . . retreated upstairs with my beers and ice cream . . . “) 08/22/22
5. Fly a kite!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
Curious George Flies a Kite Margret Rey 09/24/22
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
Beloved Toni Morrison (Sethe has three surviving children) 07/07/22
The Mother-in-Law Sally Hepworth (Lucy has three kids) 07/12/22
Murder, Served Simply(An Amish Quilt Shop Mystery #3) Isabella Alan (Mitchell has son Zander) 08/26/22
Finding Me Viola Davis (Viola’s parents had several children) 08/27/22
It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider Jim Henson(Jim Henson had five children) 09/20/22
The Grownup Gillian Flynn(Susan Burke has children) 11/04/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
Bloomsbury Girls Natalie Jenner (Bloomsbury) 07/07/22
The Princess and the Fangirl(Once Upon a Con #2) Ashley Poston (Atlanta) 08/02/22
Biloxi Mary Miller 08/30/22
I Must Betray You Ruta Sepetys (Bucharest) 09/24/22
It Starts with Us Colleen Hoover (Boston) 10/19/22
6. Take a nap.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
A Visit from the Goon Squad Jennifer Egan (p. 146 “. . . watching the oil pour . . . “) 07/21/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
Meant to Be Emily Giffin (p. 200 - Joe and Cate fall asleep on the boat) 07/13/22
The Good Sister Sally Hepworth (Fern takes a lot of naps when pregnant) 08/30/22
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
What Happened to the Bennetts Lisa Scottoline (The Bennetts are housed in a small town on the Delaware coast) 07/13/22
D is for Deadbeat Sue Grafton (Santa Teresa) 07/22/22
The Bodyguard Katherine Center(Houston) 09/03/22
Murder Most Frothy (Coffeehouse Mystery #4) Cleo Coyle (Bridgehampton) 10/09/22
The One Night Meghan Quinn (Seattle) 10/13/22
7. Play Board Games
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
Twice in a Blue Moon Christina Lauren (Tate and Sam play chess in the hotel garden) 07/06/22
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience Brené Brown(Lots of self reflection) 08/01/22
Oh My Goddess!, Volume 1 Kosuke Fujishima(formatted back to front and right to left) 08/04/22
The Blind Side Michael Lewis (a lot of technical information related to American football) 09/04/22
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
The First Husband Laura Dave 07/10/22
West with Giraffes Lynda Rutledge 08/26/22
The Emma Project(Rajes #4) Sonali Dev10/07/22
The Kiss Curse(The Ex-Hex #2)Erin Sterling (characters are witches) 11/16/22
8. Barbecue Party
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
The Homewreckers Mary Kay Andrews (When the filming is finished they have a cast party) 07/18/22
More Happy Than Not Adam Silvera(Aaron has an 18th birthday party do-over) 08/20/22
Fangirl Rainbow Rowell(Levi has a party at his place) 09/02/22
Part of Your World Abby Jimenez (There is a black tie fund raiser) 09/04/22
The Lies That Bind Emily Giffin(Cecily and Matthew have an engagement party) 10/02/22
Latte Trouble(Coffeehouse Mystery #3) Cleo Coyle(There is a big fashion line launch party) 10/03/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
More Than You'll Ever Know Katie Gutierrez(Cassie’s boyfriend, Duke, prepare’s his food truck’s meat on a BBQ) 08/07/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
Glass Houses Louise Penny 07/22/22
Four Aunties and a Wedding(Aunties #2) Jesse Q. Sutanto (Meddy Chan) 07/27/22
Continued on Post #14
Part Two - 9. Learn a new sport
You can start learning new sports like surfing, kite surfing, sail surfing, boarding and hover boarding and spend endless time of fun
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover) Diving in(Resort to Love #2) Gretchen Galway
09/22/22 ⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Death by Dumpling Vivien Chien 07/10/22
Plainly Murder Isabella Alan 07/21/22
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
A Great Reckoning Louise Penny 07/11/22
10. Go swimming.
Since you're at the beach, then the ultimate fun activity that you can do is to swim in the sea!
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
Summer of '79: A Summer of '69 Story Elin Hilderbrand 07/10/22
Snowflakes Ruth Ware 10/11/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
Uncharted Waters(Getaway #1)Sally Hepworth (the guests jump off the ship to swim) 09/04/22
Out of My Heart Sharon M. Draper (Melody goes swimming for the first time) 09/08/23
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
Enjoy the View Sarah Morgenthaler 07/12/22
11. Play XO game.
How about playing an XO game on the sand? This would be a totally fun activity to do at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
The Ex Talk Rachel Lynn Solomon08/09/22
XOXO Axie Oh 09/08/22
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
The Swimmers Julie Otsuka 07/02/22
The Night Masquerade(Binti #3) Nnedi Okorafor 10/05/22
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
Counterfeit Kirstin Chen 08/04/22
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit Jeanette Winterson 11/04/22
12. Water gun fights.
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
The Under Dog and Other Stories(Hercule Poirot SS #28) Agatha Christie 09/05/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
The Friend Zone Abby Jimenez (Josh
punches out a frat boy in a bar) 07/20/22
Stuck with You(STEMinist #2) Ali Hazelwood(Ali and Eric have a fight) 09/01/22
Roast Mortem(Coffeehouse Mystery #9) Cleo Coyle (Big Mike and his cousin get into a fist fight) 11/14/22
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
French Braid Anne Tyler (Baltimore) 08/12/23
13. Bury a friend in sand.
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
Under One Roof(STEMinist #1)Ali Hazelwood (Helena was buried in California) 08/05/22
The Virgin Suicides Jeffrey Eugenides(several people are buried once the gravediggers’ strike ends) 11/06/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
Send for Me Lauren Fox (Oskar photographs Ruth and her parents on the ship) 07/22/22
Delilah Green Doesn't Care Ashley Herring Blake(Delilah is a photographer) 11/06/22
Horse Geraldine Brooks (Matthew Brady is discussed in the book) 11/12/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
Mistletoe and Mr. Right Sarah Morgenthaler 07/03/22
14. Play beach volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
Weather Girl Rachel Lynn Solomon (@47% Gia broke her wrist playing “rec volleyball”) 07/24/22
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
Recipe for Persuasion(Rajes #2) Sonali Dev09/18/22
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
Fifty Words for Rain Asha Lemmie 07/21/22
Poirot Investigates(Hercule Poirot #3) Agatha Christie 07/31/22
Below Zero(STEMinist #3) Ali Hazelwood 08/05/22
Here's to Us(What If It’s Us #2) Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera 08/22/22
Five Little Pigs (Poirot #22) Agatha Christie 09/06/22
Hallowe'en Party Agatha Christie 09/25/22
Granny Strikes Back(Secret Agent Granny #3)Harper Lin 10/08/22
Granny Bares It All(Secret Agent Granny #4)Harper Lin 10/09/22
15. Limbo Dancing
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
Geekerella(Once Upon a Con #1) Ashley Poston(Elle goes to the ball and dances) 08/01/22
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
The Westing Game Ellen Raskin (the characters are paired off in a competition to see who gets an inheritance) 07/04/22
Coraline Neil Gaiman(Coraline and her “other mother” set up a competition) 11/16/22
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
The Deal of a Lifetime Fredrik Backman 08/03/22
A Better Man(Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #15) Louise Penny(437 pages) 08/07/22
A Merry Little Meet Cute Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone 11/09/22
16. Frisbee throwing.
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Homicide and Halo-Halo Mia P. Manansala
07/06/22 The Happy Ever After Playlist(The Friend Zone #2) Abby Jimenez 08/29/22
Life's Too Short(The Friend Zone #3) Abby Jimenez 09/15/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
Several People Are Typing Calvin Kasulke (p. 244 “. . . but I am gonna walk home . . . “) 08/08/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
Better Than the Movies Lynn Painter (Elizabeth Buxbaum) 08/28/22
Just Desserts(A Savannah Reid Mystery #1) G.A. McKevett10/11/22
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover)
Felix Ever After Kacen Callender
07/05/22 ⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
Melissa Alex Gino
(Middle Grades & LGBTQI+) 07/05/22 ⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
Station Eleven Emily St. John Mandel(Speculative Fiction) 08/16/22
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
The Dead Romantics Ashley Poston (p. 42 - Florence bumps into her ex at a bar) 07/17/22
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Love Letters(Rose Harbour #3) Debbie Macomber (p. 196 “. . . I headed towards the fruit vendor . . . “) 08/10/22
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
On What Grounds(Coffeehouse Mystery #1)Cleo Coyle (Clare Cosi) 09/26/22
Through the Grinder(Coffeehouse Mystery #2)Cleo Coyle 10/01/22
19. Have a Beach Picnic
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
The Fortunes of Jaded Women Carolyn Huynh09/21/22
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
The Love of my Life Rosie Walsh 10/08/22
(@1% “. . . after our picnic lunch . . .” - Emma has a picnic lunch on the beach)
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
Hamburger Heist Celia Kinsey 07/08/22
Pizza Pie Puzzler: A Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mystery Celia Kinsey 07/08/22
Hot Dog Horrors: A Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mystery Celia Kinsey 07/08/22
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
It's Not the End of the World Judy Blume
09/07/22 ⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors Sonali Dev (512 pages) 08/03/22
The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family Ron Howard (488 pages) 08/03/22
All the Devils Are Here (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #16) Louise Penny (439 pages) 08/13/22
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
Stockholm Catherine Steadman12/02/22
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As summer is on us and the beach is calling I thought we all needed some ideas of fun things we can do at the beach.
Duration: Six months from start date.
Tasks can be done as many times as you like.
Level 1: 10 - 19 tasks
Level 2 20 or more.
TASKS
1. Treasure Hunt
Start a treasure hunt, hide things in the sand everywhere around you, write hints on cards and make your friends start looking.
⛱️ Read a book where a character hunts for something. What is it?
⛱️ Read a book about a group of friends.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in TREASURE.
2. Building a sandcastle.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to start building a sandcastle. This activity is not just for kids, you can have some fun in the sun at any age.
⛱️ Read a book where a character lives in a castle.
⛱️ Read a book where a child and adult enjoy an activity together.
⛱️ Read a book with the letter SUN are in the title in any order.
3. Yoga
Bring your yoga mat to the beach, your music, and start practicing yoga on the beach. End it with a nice long meditation time.
⛱️ Read a book where a character does yoga.
⛱️ Read a book where a character listens to music. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in MEDITATION (Three word minimum. All words count)
4. Read on a beach.
Bring your favorite book to the beach, lay back, relax, take a cold drink and start reading.
⛱️ Read a book about books (Ex librarian, bookstore).
⛱️ Read a book with a cold drink on the cover. (Show cover)
⛱️ Read back where a character relaxes.
5. Fly a kite!
Another fun thing to do at the beach especially if you have kids with you is to fly a kite. Typically the local shops are filled with different kinds of kites for you to choose the one that’s most to your liking – or you can even make your own!
⛱️ Read a book with a kite on the cover (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book with a character who has children.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in BEACH.
6. Take a nap.
Lay back, put on some sun-block, tanning oil and take nap in the sun.
⛱️ Read a book where oil can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes a nap.
⛱️ Read a book set in a coastal town.
7. Play Board Games
Bring some board games (chess, backgammon, snakes and ladders) and spend some fun time challenging your friends.
⛱️ Read a book that a character plays a board game in.
⛱️ Read a book that you find challenging. (Your interpretation)
⛱️ Read a book that the authors initials can be found in SNAKES LADDERS.
8. Barbecue Party
You can have a barbecue party and enjoy the atmosphere, from the music to the food, the view and of course the good company.
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a party.
⛱️ Read a book where a character cooks on a barbecue.
⛱️ Read a book where the MCs initials can be found in GOOD COMPANY.
9. Learn a new sport
You can start learning new sports like surfing, kite surfing, sail surfing, boarding and hover boarding and spend endless time of fun
⛱️ Read a book with either a surfer or a sailboat on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book by an author who is new to you.
⛱️ Read a book where each the first letter of each word in the title can be found in BOARDING. (Two word minimum).
10. Go swimming.
Since you're at the beach, then the ultimate fun activity that you can do is to swim in the sea!
⛱️ Read a book with a sea or ocean on the cover. (Show cover).
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SWIM
11. Play XO game.
How about playing an XO game on the sand? This would be a totally fun activity to do at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book with an X in the title.
⛱️ Read a book where an author's first or last name starts with O.
⛱️ Read a book where the letters FUN can be found in the title in any order.
12. Water gun fights.
Start water gun fights, and take it to the next level. Invite everyone in and add a twist with a water balloon fight!
⛱️ Read a book with a gun on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character gets into a fight.
⛱️ Read a book that the first letter of the setting of the book can be found in BALLOON.
13. Bury a friend in sand.
Bury a friend’s body in the sand and start making funny shapes, like a mermaid, and take funny pictures of them!
⛱️ Read a book where someone is buried.
⛱️ Read a book where a character takes pictures.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in MERMAID. (Minimum 3 words).
14. Play beach volleyball.
Another fun activity to do at the beach, is to play beach volleyball. It doesn't have to be professional, you can easily play with a beach ball.
⛱️ Read a book where a character plays volleyball.
⛱️ Read a book with a ball on the cover. (Show cover and ball can be any type).
⛱️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEACH BALL.
15. Limbo Dancing
If you're with your friends, then have a Limbo dance competition! You'll just need some music and lots of your moves!
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes dancing.
⛱️ Read a book that has a competition as part of the story line.
⛱️ Read a book where the first letter of every title word can be found in LIMBO DANCE. (Three word minimum)
16. Frisbee throwing.
Instead of walking your dog, why not enjoy a game of Frisbee with each other? Just make sure the beach you're heading to allows
pets!
⛱️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes for a walk.
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FRISBEE.
17. Collect Seashells or Rocks
As far as affordable activities on a trip go, you can’t get a much cheaper one than collecting colorful seashells and rocks—it’s free on most beaches. Just make sure it’s acceptable before removing them from the beach!. See who can get the most different ones.
⛱️ Read a book with a colorful cover. (Show cover.
⛱️ Read a book that has two different genres tagged. What are the genres? (Ex Mystery/Romance or Romance and Paranormal)
⛱️ Read a book where the genre can be found in SEASHELL. (Ex Suspense, History).
18. Indulge in Fruity Drinks
A day at the beach is never complete without sipping on some fruity tropical goodness at a beach bar, whether it be fruit punches, coconuts, piña coladas, and more!
⛱️ Read a book set at a bar or where a character goes to a bar.
⛱️ Read a book where the word fruit can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
⛱️ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in COCONUTS.
19. Have a Beach Picnic
Pack a traditional wicker basket with your favorite picnic foods and enjoy the feast as well as the weather.
⛱️ Read a book with a basket on the cover. Show the cover
⛱️ Read a book where a character has a picnic.
⛱️ Read a book where authors initials can be found in WICKER.
20. Enjoy a Big Scoop of Ice Cream
Nothing beats the heat on the beach, especially on a hot summer day, than a big scoop of some good old ice cream! It is certainly a favorite among beachgoers young and old, I mean, who couldn’t resist snacking on this cool delectable treat?
⛱️ Read a book with ice cream on the cover. Show cover.
⛱️ Read a big book. Over 300 pages.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SCOOP.
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