The Lost Challenges discussion

Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.

Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.

Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.




Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX.

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.



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Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

*When you have finished, please re-post your whole challenge as a new message and MARK AS FINISHED or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
If you are not familiar with these rules, please click on the link and read them over.

Anne FINISHED - 32 pts.
Ariel FINISHED - 26 pts.

Caraina FINISHED - 83 pts.
Chelsea FINISHED - 41 pts.
Christina (AKA Babbling) FINISHED - 40 pts.
Cindy III

Danielle
Diana H. FINISHED - 22 pts.

Elle

Ferenc FINISHED - 34 pts.
Frankie FINISHED - 60 pts.

Genevieve FINISHED - 44 pts.
Grace FINISHED - 33 pts.

JoAnne FINISHED - 87 pts.

Katelyn FINISHED - 12 pts.
Kathryn
Kendra FINISHED - 81 pts.
Kimberly

Mandy FINISHED - 9 pts.
Mary-Megan FINISHED - 55 pts.
Melissa A WINNER - FINISHED - 154 pts.
Moondance FINISHED - 37 pts.

Nell FINISHED - 35 pts.

Olivermagnus FINISHED - 60 pts.

Pinar FINISHED - 16 pts.

Sally906 FINISHED - 25 pts.
Sharon
Shash FINISHED - 123 pts.
Suzanne FINISHED - 31 pts.

Tari FINISHED - 44 pts.

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Read: 87/31+

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
1 - Man Enough Nicole Snow 1/8/23
1 - Baby Fever Secrets Nicole Snow 1/11/23

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
1- SLED A Real Cowboy Rides a Motorcycle Stephanie Rowe 12/28/22

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.
1 - Wild Iris Ridge RaeAnne Thayne 12/30/22

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
1 -Come Together Marie Force 1/21/23

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.
1 - holiday baking Fake It For Good Weston Parker 1/20/23
1 - holiday baking A New Light Katie Winters 1/30/23

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
3 - A Winter Cabin Christmas Megan Squires 12/26/22
3 - A Greene Family Christmas Piper Rayne 12/27/22
3 - Christmas at Cozy Holly Inn Meredith Summers 12/29/22
3 - A Real Cowboy for Christmas Stephanie Rowe 1/1/23
3 - Cupcakes for Christmas Kate Hewitt 1/14/23
1 - Christmas Castles Judith Keim 1/16/23
1 - Christmas Star Tess Thompson 1/17/23
3 - Christmas at Hope Ranch Loretta C. Rogers 1/18/23
1 - Christmas Joy Judith Keim 1/19/23
1 - Christmas Shelter Tammy L. Grace 1/20/23
1 - Christmas Secret Violet Howe 1/21/23
1 - Christmas Longings Ev Bishop 1/26/23
3 - Christmas in Bar Harbor Katie Winters 1/28/23
3 - A Rogue Cowboy's Christmas Surprise Stephanie Rowe 2/8/23

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3 - Resisting Roots Audrey Carlan 12/25/22 (Lotus House #1)
1 - Second Chance on the Corner of Main Street Meg Easton 1/7/23 (Nestled Hollow #1)
1 - A Bad Day for Sunshine Darynda Jones 1/12/23 (Sunshine Vicram #1)
3 - The Coppersmith Farmhouse Devney Perry 1/26/23 (Jamison Valley #1)
1 - Secrets in Bar Harbor Katie Winters 1/27/23 (Mount Desert Island #1)
1 - A Rogue Cowboy's Second Chance Stephanie Rowe 2/1/23 (Hart Ranch Billionaires #1)
1 - 2142 Green Hollow Rd Katie Winters 2/3/23 (Sisters of Edgartown #1)
3 - Scarred Mail-Order Bride and the Widower Amelia Rose 2/9/23 (Daisy Creek Brides #1)


10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
1 - A Real Cowboy Loves Forever Stephanie Rowe 12/31/22
1 - A Real Cowboy Always Comes Home Stephanie Rowe 1/7/23

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.
1 - Minister Edge of Dusk Colleen Coble 1/9/23
1 - Michael Deception in Bar Harbor Katie Winters 1/27/23
1 - Minister The Wedding Ranch Nancy Naigle 2/7/23

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).
1 - Sweet Spot Susan Mallery 1/6/23

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).
1 - Chinese food Going Down Hard Carly Phillips 1/8/23
1 - Chinese Characters The Serpent in Heaven Charlaine Harris 1/10/23
1 - Chinese food Smoke and Steel Kristen Ashley 1/23/23

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
1 - Set in PA Falling for Fitz Katy Regnery 2/6/23

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
1 - My Brother's Forbidden Friend Piper Rayne 12/27/22
1 - 113 Katama Rd Katie Winters 2/6/23
1 - Open Fire M.E. Carter 2/6/23

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
1 - Western A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss Stephanie Rowe 12/23/22
1 - Romance All is Bright RaeAnne Thayne 12/30/22
1 - Romance A Real Cowboy Never Walks Away Stephanie Rowe 12/31/22
1 - Western A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart Stephanie Rowe 1/3/23
1 - Romance A Real Cowboy Always Protects Stephanie Rowe 1/4/23
1 - Romance A Grand Season to Remember Abigail Agar 1/18/23
1 - Romance Here, There and Everywhere Marie Force 1/22/23
1 - Women's Fiction Glistening Sunsets Katie Winters 1/28/23

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 - Welcome Me to Willoughby Close Kate Hewitt 1/16/23
1 - Till Death Do Us Tart Ellie Alexander 1/17/23
1 - This Crazy Love J.H. Croix 2/4/23

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
1 - Jan 1st, 2013 Going Once Sharon Sala 1/9/23
3 - January 17, 2023 The Long and Winding Road Marie Force 1/25/23
1 - February 1, 2022 Once Upon a Moment Heather Burch 1/27/23
1 - January 25, 2022 New Horizon in Bar Harbor Katie Winters 1/28/23

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
1 - Library The Russian Cage Charlaine Harris 12/22/22
1 - Library The 6:20 Man David Baldacci 12/24/22
1 - Library Long Shadows David Baldacci 1/5/23
1 - Library A Good Day for Chardonnay Darynda Jones 1/13/23
1 - goes to library The Backup Plan Jill Shalvis 1/19/23
1 - Library Striking Range Margaret Mizushima 1/24/23

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Level:
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

36/36 Completed. 60pts. Finished

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title. 1+1+1+3=6pts.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
Cold Truth-Mary Stone 12/21/22
Cold & Deadly-Toni Anderson 1/18/23
Storm's Peril-Mary Stone 1/25/23
Winter's Black Christmas-Mary Stone 2/20/23

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) 1+1=2pts.
Hollywood Prisoner-M.Z. Kelly 1/11/23
Hollywood Quest-M.Z. Kelly 2/19/23
OR with characters that go sledding.

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER. 1pt.
Lisa Regan-The Bones She Buried 1/12/23

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.1pt.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
Zero Tolerance-Autumn Jones Lake 1/01/23

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.3+3+3+3+1+3+3=19pts.
Ingrid Skyberg:Fresh Doubt-Eva Hudson 1/10/23
Nikki Hunt:The Girls in the Snow-Stacy Green 1/11/23
Shelby Nichols:Carrots-Colleen Helme 1/15/23
Heart Resort:It Takes Heart-Tif Marcelo 1/18/23
Shadow Island:Shadow's Secret-Mary Stone 1/27/23
Marty Singer:A Reason to Live-Matthew Iden 2/08/23
Honey Mountain:Always Mine-Laura Pavlov 2/12/23

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks. 1pt.
After Burn-Autumn Jones Lake 12/23/22

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania 1+1+1+1+1+1=6pts.
Midnight Sacrifice-Melinda Leigh 12/22/22
A Family to Keep-Susan Gable 1/19/23
Coen-Sawyer Bennett 1/20/23
She Can Kill-Melinda Leigh 1/26/23
A Promise to Keep-Susan Gable 1/30/23
Her Silent Cry-Lisa Regan 2/17/23
OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance. 1+1+1=3pts.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
The Last Second Chance-Lucy Score 12/24/22
Alpha Omega-London Miller 1/13/23
White Lilies-Samantha Christy 2/16/23

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag. 1+1=2pts.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
Women's Sleuth:Fuzzy Navel-J.A. Konrath 12/22/22
Thriller:The Lost Girls-Elle Gray 1/05/23

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.1+1+1+1=4pts.
Easy Mark-Shannon Baker 1/13/23
Woman in the Water-Elle Gray 1/15/23
Northern Stars-Brittainy C. Cherry 1/22/23
It Ends with Us-Colleen Hoover 2/16/23

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.3+3+3+3+3=15pts.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
12/21/22:State of Shock-Marie Force 1/07/23
12/27/22:Timeless-Devney Perry 1/22/23
1/10/23:The Party is Over-Lisa Renee Jones 1/22/23
1/03/23:Drake-Sawyer Bennett 2/02/23
2/21/23:Rust or Ride-Autumn Jones Lake 2/22/23

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.

I’m in!
Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....

Fever 1793 Laurie Halse Anderson

-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
A Lot like Love Jennifer Snow

-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
A Lot Like Christmas Jennifer Snow

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
A World of Curiosities Louise Penny 12/28/22

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
A Deadly Yarn Maggie Sefton (Kelly drinks a lot of coffee) 12/21/22

-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
Dead to the Last Drop Cleo Coyle

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).

-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.

-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse 1) Charlaine Harris

-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.

Part Two -
10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
Something BorrowedEmily Giffin (Rachel naps at work)

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.

-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).
The Magician's Assistant Ann Patchett

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
The Johnstown Flood David McCullough

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.

-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail Ashley Herring Blake

-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
Heart of the Matter Emily Giffin

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match Sally Thorne (romance)

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar Cheryl Strayed

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.

-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.

Reading The Seasons - Winter

Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

My Points: 25

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points

1. Winter Fun 3pts
Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
BONUS: The word WINTER in the title
Book read: Winter's Kiss by Sienna Carr - 29/12/22

2. Enjoy the snow falling 1pt
Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW
Baking Bad by Kim M. Watt - 21/12/22

3. Go sledding 1pt
Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order)
The Last Ride by Sonia Parin - 01/01/23

4. Volunteer to Give Back 1pt
Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER
Ghosts of Tsavo by Vered Ehsani - 08/01/23

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe 1pt
Read a book where a character drinks something hot
The Substitute Bride by Kathleen O'Brien - 16/01/23

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat 1 pt
Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking
My Merry Marquess by Annabelle Anders - 28/01/23

8. Christmas 3pts
Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
BONUS: There is Christmas wreath on the cover
Snowed In for Christmas by Sarah Morgan - 17/01/23

9. New Year's Day 3 pts
Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before
Death Bee Comes Her by Nancy CoCo - 01/01/23
Series: An Oregon Honeycomb Mystery Series
Bonus: I have never read a book by Nancy CoCo before

10. Festival of Sleep Day 1pt
Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks
A Tale of Mer-der by Morgana Best - 03/01/23

11. Martin Luther King Day 1pt
Read a book with a minister in the story
Holy Homicide by Penelope Cress - 09/01/23

12. Throw a Super Bowl party 1 pt
Read a book where a character watches a football game
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - 02/02/23

13. Chinese New Year 1 pt
Read a book where characters are Chinese
Just Shoot Me Dead by Anne R. Tan

16. Valentine's Day 1 pt
Read a Romance
Jingled by Tana Stone - 26/12/22

17. WINTER 1pt
Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag
Sleigh Spells by Bella Falls - 24/12/22 - Genre is Romance - begins with R

18. WINTER 1 pt
Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER
Reindeer Runes by Danielle Garrett - 15/01/23

19. Winter Books 3pts
Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23
The Maid by Nita Prose - 11/01/23
Published January 4th 2022 - bonus earned

20. Read Across America Day 1 pt
Read a book you borrowed from the library
Peril in Paris by Rhys Bowen - 21/01/23

Reading The Seasons - Winter
December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

60 of 31+ Complete

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.
1 pt Drift- L.T. Ryan - 1/6/23 - LTR
1 pt Danger on the Atlantic - Erica Ruth Neubauer - 2/22/23 - ERN
1 pt Oath of Honor - Lynette Eason - 2/24/23 - LE

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
1 pt Christmas Blizzard - Lexie Nicholas - 12/22/22
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
1 pt Dark of the Moon - John Sandford - 1/11/23 - #1 Virgil Flowers
1 pt The Seventh Victim - Mary Burton - 1/16/23 - #1 Texas Rangers
1 pt Something Borrowed - Emily Giffin - 1/17/23 - #1 Darcy & Rachel
1 pt The Whistler - John Grisham - 1/18/23 - #1 Whistler
1 pt The Ritual Bath - Faye Kellerman - 3/7/23
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3 pt State of the Onion - Julie Hyzy - 12/25/22 - #1 White House Chef
3 pt Delicate Ink - Carrie Ann Ryan - 12/26/22 - #1 Montgomery Ink
3 pt Anything but Minor - Kate Stewart - 1/6/23 - #1 Balls in Play
3 pt Death on the Danube: A New Year's Murder in Budapest - Jennifer S. Alderson - 1/9/23 - #1 Travel Can be Murder
3 pt An Eye for an Eye - Carol Wyer - 1/22/23
3 pt The Rocky Road to Ruin - Meri Allen - 1/28/23
3 pt Endangered - Pamela Beason - 1/29/23
3 pt One Little Lie - Colleen Coble - 2/3/23
3 pt A Study in Scarlet Women - Sherry Thomas - 1/6/23
3 pt Trouble in Nuala - Harriet Steel - 2/17/23
3 pt The Henna Artist - Alka Joshi - 3/2/23
3 pt Island Affair - Priscilla Oliveras - 3/10/23

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
1 pt Ecstasy Wears Emeralds - Renee Bernard - 2/1/23
1 pt Whitney, My Love - Judith McNaught - 2/8/23
1 pt On the Island - Tracey Garvis Graves - 2/15/23
1 pt Rancher's Wild Secret - Maisey Yates - 2/20/23
1 pt I Wish You Were Mine - Lauren Layne - 2/21/23
1 pt The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood - 3/5/23
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 pt Time of Death - J.D. Robb - 1/3/23
1 pt The Winners - Fredrik Backman - 2/23/23
1 pt The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness - Meghan O'Rourke - 3/5/23

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
1 pt The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafón - 2/12/23 - orig pub Jan 01, 2001
1 pt Mine to Possess - Nalini Singh - 3/1/23 - orig pub Feb 05, 2008
1 pt The Dead Queens Club - Hannah Capin - 1/20/23 - orig pub Jan 29, 2019
1 pt The Lantern Men - Elly Griffiths - 1/15/23 - orig pub Feb 06, 2020
1 pt The Paris Library - Janet Skeslien Charles - /21/23 - orig pub Feb 09, 2021
1 pt The Scorpion's Tail - Douglas Preston - 3/4/23 - orig pub Jan 12, 2021
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.

Reading The Seasons - Winter
December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Level: Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Points: 0/31+

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Goal: Super Seasonal: 5-15 points -
15 points - 1/30/23

Progress: 35/15

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun = 3
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
Winter Witness by Tina deBellegarde 3/12/23


2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.

4. Volunteer to Give Back. 2 x 1 = 2
E R N: Erica Ruth Neubauer, Murder at Wedgefield Manor 1/30/23

E R N: Erica Ruth Neubauer, Danger on the Atlantic 2/19/23


5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe. = 1
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron 1/08/23


6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).


7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day 6 x 3 = 18
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
Tita Rosie's Kitchen: Mia P. Manansala, Arsenic and Adobo 1/15/23

Baker Street: Valerie Burns, Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder 2/01/23

Tannie Maria: Sally Andrew, Recipes for Love and Murder 2/04/23

Caribbean Kitchen: Raquel V. Reyes, Mango, Mambo, and Murder 2/07/23

Thursday Murder Club: Richard Osman, The Thursday Murder Club 2/14/23

Dante & Jazz: Desert Getaway by Michael Craft 3/19/23


10. Festival of Sleep Day = 1
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
Muddled Through by Barbara Ross 1/05/23 - Julia & Livvie


11. Martin Luther King Day (US) = 1
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.
Killing in C Sharp by Alexia Gordon 12/28/22 - Father Tim Keating


12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year = 1
❄️ Read a book where characters eat Chinese food.
A Glimmer of Death by Valerie Wilson Wesley 12/24/22


14. Groundhog's Day = 1
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
No Way Home by Annette Dashofy 1/02/23


15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day = 3
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart.
Cajun Kiss of Death by Ellen Byron 1/11/23


17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.

18. WINTER = 1
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
T: Three Shots to the Wind by Sherry Harris 1/21/23


19. Winter Books = 1
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
Pub Feb 23, 2021: Night Moves by Julie Mulhern & N


20. Read Across America Day 2 x 1 = 2
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
Death in D Minor by Alexia Gordon 12/25/22 - library

A Time to Swill by Sherry Harris 1/18/23 - library & book club



❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Levels:
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

32/31 COMPLETED!

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
The Secrets of Winter by Nicola Upson 2/16/2023

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order).
Fleur de Lies by Maddy Hunter 1/26/2023
fleur DE LieS

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
Death of a Wandering Wolf by Julia Buckley 1/6/2023
tea cup

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.
Twisted Tea Christmas by Laura Child 2/10/2023


8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
The King's Christmas Heir by Lynne Graham 12/26/2022


9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
Éclair and Present Danger by Laura Bradford 1/12/2023 Emergency Dessert Squad

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
Secretive by Sara Rosett 1/20/2023
In spite of sleeping on the plane, Zoe takes a nap when she lands in England.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed).
All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M Morris 2/5/2023
Michael Sayles was the victim of the murder and Ellice's boyfriend.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).
Fourth Down by Heidi McLaughlin 2/8/2023

Autumn goes to the Super Bowl with Julius's parents and kids. Football on the cover.

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book eat Chinese food.
Save the Date by Mary Kay Andrews 1/8/2022
Cara and Jack have lobster in shrimp sauce.

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Courting Trouble by Lisa Scottoline 1/10/2022

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
Ain't She Sweet by Whitney Dineen 1/27/2023
(heart on top of cupcake tower

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
21st Birthday by James Patterson 1/15/2023
Thriller

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
Thicker Than Water by Ralph McInerny 2/15/2023

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
Murder on an Irish Farm by Carlene O'Connor 1/20/2023
Pub'd 2/22/2022

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library.
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict 12/30/2022

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points


TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.

Welcome Frankie, Melissa, Sally, Lynda, Elle, Nell and Anne!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Levels:
Fantastically Frosty: 37/ 31+ points

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
Turkey in the Snow by Amy Lane 1/25/2023 (1)

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order)
An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott 2/24/2023 (1)

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
Dakota Born by Debbie Macomber 12/23/2022 (Dakota) (1)
Tutu Deadly by Natalie M. Roberts 12/29/2022 (Jenny T. Partridge) (1)
Funeral Food by Kathleen Taylor 1/7/2023 (Tony Bauer Mystery) (1)
Banana Slit by Angela K. Ryan 1/9/2023 (Seaside Ice Cream Shop Mystery) (1)
Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 1/25/2023 (Sophie Kimball Mystery) (1)
January by Audrey Carlan 2/3/2023 (Calendar Girl) (1)
Slice of Murder by Rosie A. Point 2/8/2023 (A Pizza Parlor Mystery) (1)
Warm Heart by Amy Lane 2/16/2022 (Search and Rescue) (1)
Can't Judge a Book By Its Murder by Amy Lillard 2/24/2023 (Main Street Book Club Mysteries) (1)
Storm Front by Jim Butcher 3/20/2023 (The Dresden Files) (1)
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
Tutu Deadly by Natalie M. Roberts 12/29/2022 (2)
Funeral Food by Kathleen Taylor 1/7/2023 (2)
Banana Slit by Angela K. Ryan 1/9/2023 (2)
Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 1/25/2023 (2)
January by Audrey Carlan 2/3/2023 (2)
Slice of Murder by Rosie A. Point 2/8/2023 (2)
Can't Judge a Book By Its Murder by Amy Lillard 2/24/2023 (2)

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
Bitter Taffy by Amy Lane 1/5/2023 (1)
Black Rose by Kate Prada 1/12/2023 (1)

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Non Fiction
Vincent Van Gogh by Victoria Charles 12/21/2022 (1)
18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich 12/21/2021 (1)
Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry 2/27/2023 (1)
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich 1/2/2023 (1)

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
Olive the Other Reindeer by Bruce Kilby 2/27/2023 (1)
The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe 2/25/2023 (1)
The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit by Krista Davis 12/27/2022 (1)
Little House on the Prairie 12/30/2022 (1)
The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne 1/3/2023 (1)

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: Dec. 21st, 2022 - Mar. 20th, 2023

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

81/31

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
3 points: Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell - Dec. 24th
1 point: A Killing Frost by Seanan McGuire - Jan. 22nd

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
1 point: Your Momma Thinks Square Roots Are Vegetables: A FoxTrot Collection by Bill Amend - Mar. 14th
Go sledding

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.
1 point: Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia by Natasha Lance Rogoff - Jan. 15th
1 point: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich - Jan. 29th
1 point: Siren Queen by Nghi Vo - Feb. 5th

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
1 point: The Brightest Fell by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 29th
Coffee
1 point: Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews - Jan. 8th
Coffee & Tea
3 point: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers - Feb. 23rd
Tea

1 point: The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern - Mar. 2nd
Tea
3 points: Friendsgiving: The Official Guide to Hosting, Roasting, and Celebrating with Friends by Shoshana Stopek - Mar. 7th
Mulled Apple Cider


6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday décor inside a home on the cover (show cover).

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.
1 point: Zero's Journey by D.J. Milky - Feb. 20th


8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
1 point: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Dec. 30th

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
1 point: Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews - Jan. 3rd (Innkeeper)
1 point: The Stolen Heir by Holly Black - Jan. 24th (Stolen Heir)
1 point: Hospital Station by James White - Feb. 14th (Sector General)
1 point: Norse Mythology, Vol. 1 by Neil Gaiman - Feb 22nd
1 point: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik - Mar. 12th (Scholomance)

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
1 point: The Unkindest Tide by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 31st

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.
1 point: One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews - Jan. 9th
Michael Braswell
1 point: Be the Serpent by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 17th
Blind Michael

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).
0 points (I used it for the prompt I got bonus points for) Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo - Feb. 11th
1 points: Bunnicula by James Howe & Deborah Howe - Feb. 16th


14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.
1 point: Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton - Mar. 5th

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
1 point: Mad About You by Mhairi McFarlane - Jan. 2nd
1 point: About That Kiss by Jill Shalvis - Jan. 28th
1 point: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis - Feb. 5th
1 point: The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon - Feb. 12th

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
1 point: Is This A Cookbook?: Adventures in the Kitchen by Heston Blumenthal - Jan. 11th
Nonfiction
1 point: Into Every Generation a Slayer Is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz - Jan. 18th
Entertainment
1 point: The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay - Jan. 22nd
Indian Literature
1 point: Blurb Your Enthusiasm: An A-Z of Literary Persuasion by Louise Willder - Jan. 24th
Writing
1 point: The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive by Lucy Adlington - Feb. 18th
Nonfiction

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 point: Night and Silence by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 30th
1 point: In Mercy, Rain by Seanan McGuire - Jan. 6th
1 point: To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers - Jan. 25th
1 point: When Sorrows Come by Seanan McGuire - Jan. 30th
1 point: Norse Mythology, Vol. 2 by Neil Gaiman - Feb 22nd
1 point: Is There Bacon in Heaven?: A Memoir by Ali Hassan - Feb. 24th
1 point: Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks by Patrick Radden Keefe - Feb. 27th
1 point: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa - Mar. 9th

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
1 point: The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling - Dec. 29th
Jan. 1st, 2008
3 points: Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire - Jan. 11th
Jan. 10th, 2023
3 points: The Backup Plan by Jill Shalvis - Jan. 27th
Jan. 17th, 2023
3 points: Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo - Feb. 11th
Jan. 10th, 2023
1 point: Star Surgeon by James White - Feb. 16th
Jan. 1st, 1963
1 point: Major Operation by James White - Feb. 21st
Jan. 1st, 1971
3 points: Backpacking Through Bedlam by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 6th
Mar. 7th, 2023 (I got my copy early)
3 points: Norse Mythology Volume 3 by Neil Gaiman - Mar. 15th
Jan. 24th, 2023
3 points: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty - Mar. 20th
Feb. 28th, 2023

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
1 point: The Heartstopper Yearbook by Alice Oseman - Dec. 27th
1 point: Cryptid Club by Sarah Andersen - Jan. 3rd
1 point: The Sporty One: My Life as a Spice Girl by Melanie Chisholm - Jan. 5th
1 point: Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun by Guillermo del Toro & Cornelia Funke - Jan. 11th
1 point: Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews - Jan. 14th
1 point: A Light in the Dark: A History of Movie Directors by David Thomson - Jan. 25th
1 point: The Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy by Paul Myers - Feb. 1st
1 point: The Mother of All Degrassi: A Memoir by Linda Schuyler - Feb. 6th
1 point: Deadly Class, Volume 12: A Fond Farewell, Part Two by Rick Remender - Feb. 8th
1 point: And When She Opened the Closet, All The Clothes Were Polyester: A FoxTrot Collection by Bill Amend - Feb. 10th
1 point: Sweep of the Heart by Ilona Andrews - Feb. 19th
1 point: Heartless Prince by Angela De Vito - Mar. 3rd
1 point: Mind Changer by James White - Mar. 7th
1 point: A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers - Mar. 10th
1 point: The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik - Mar. 15th
Borrowed

Welcome Genevieve and Kendra!

❄️ ⛄ ❄️ Reading The Seasons - Winter ❄️ ⛄ ❄️
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

Total: 55

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
(+3) The Stroke of Winter by Wendy Webb (1/27)


2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
(+1) Sweet Home Alaska by Jennifer Snow (12/27)
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
(+3) A Wild River Match by Jennifer Snow (12/28)


3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
(+1) Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir by Jenny Lawson (2/9)
(+1) Soul of a Highlander by Melissa Mayhue (2/28)


4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
(+1) All Is Bright by RaeAnne Thayne [hot chocolate] (1/17)
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).


6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.
(+3) A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams (1/11)


8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
(+1) So This Is Christmas by Jenny Holiday (12/30)
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
(+3) Christmas in Snowflake Canyon by RaeAnne Thayne (12/27)


9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
(+3) Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose [Wexford & Sloane] (1/15)
(+3) The Golden Spider by Anne Renwick [Elemental Steampunk Chronicles] (1/30)
(+3) Well Met by Jen DeLuca [Well Met] (2/3)
(+3) Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier [Precious Stone Trilogy] (2/7)
(+3) House of Shadows by Darcy Coates [Ghosts and Shadows] (2/28)


10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
(+1) The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver (1/12)
(+1) A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay (2/23)
(+1) A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow (3/2)
(+1) All Roads Lead to You by Jackie Ashenden (3/4)
by Alix E. Harrow (3/2)

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.
(+1) The Bride Test by Helen Hoang (3/15)


12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).
(+1) The Silver Skull by Anne Renwick [two important side characters are Chinese] (2/3)


14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
(+1) Shipped by Angie Hockman (1/26)
(+1) Forget Me Not by Julie Soto (2/2)
(+1) Heartbreaker by Sarah MacLean (2/24)
(+1) The Second Chance Boutique by Louisa Leaman (3/7)
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).


17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
(+1) Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie [Thriller] (12/25)
(+1) Mercy by David Baldacci [Thriller] (1/2)
(+1) Look Behind You by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen [Thriller] (1/26)
(+1) The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin [World War II/War] (2/13)
(+1) Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson [World War II/Italy/Romance/War] (3/3)


18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
(+1) Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis (1/19)
(+1) The Iron Fin by Anne Renwick (2/20)
(+1) When We Had Wings by Ariel Lawhon, Kristina McMorris, and Susan Meissner (3/13)


19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
(+1) The Keepsake Sisters by Lori Wilde [pub February 23, 2021] (1/23)
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.


20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
(+1) Meant to Be by Jennifer Probst (2/10)
(+1) The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (2/16)
(+1) The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling (2/22)
(+1) You Can Hide by Rebecca Zanetti (3/12)

❄️ ⛄ ❄️ Reading The Seasons - Winter ❄️ ⛄ ❄️
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023
Level: Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Completed: 33

TASKS:
2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
The Age of Magic-Ben Okri 2/12
Cells at Work!, Vol. 4-Akane Shimizu 2/18
Gallant-V.E. Schwab 2/19
Astonishing the Gods-Ben Okri 2/24
Fangs-Sarah Andersen 2/25

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 5-Nakaba Suzuki 1/2
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 6-Nakaba Suzuki 1/2
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 7-Nakaba Suzuki 2/5
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 8-Nakaba Suzuki 2/13
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 9-Nakaba Suzuki-Nakaba Suzuki 2/13
Grimm Fairy Tales 2018 Holiday Special (Grimm Fairy Tales-Dave Franchini 2/18
The Legend of the Irish Castle-Gertrude Chandler Warner 1/20
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 10-Nakaba Suzuki 2/25
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 11-Nakaba Suzuki 2/26
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 12-Nakaba Suzuki 2/26

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
Blood Sector-Lexi C. Foss 1/3, (BONUS)
Guardian-Leigh Kelsey 1/6 (BONUS)
5 Rounds-Nikki Castle 1/15, (BONUS)
Nowhere-Jon Robinson 2/14 (BONUS)
The Gathering-Dan Poblocki 2/21 (BONUS)

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
Always You-Kirsty Moseley 1/5

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
Winner-Leigh Kelsey 1/6
The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On-Franny Choi 1/19

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Read: 0/31+

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.

Welcome Mary-Megan, Grace and Kathryn!

**FINISHED**

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Points: 26

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points COMPLETE
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points COMPLETE
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3 pts. Moon Knight by Lemire & Smallwood: The Complete Collection by Jeff Lemire (Moon Knight Comics) 2/23/23
3 pts. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) 3/10/23
3 pts. Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy (Batman White Knight Series) 3/12/23

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).
1 pt. Wonton Terror by Vivien Chien (Characters are Chinese) 1/5/23

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 pt. Evil Thing by Serena Valentino 12/27/22
1 pt. Taran Wanderer by Lloyd Alexander 1/12/23
1 pt. War of the Cards by Colleen Oakes 1/22/23

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
1 pt. Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven by Kami Garcia (Published 1/5/22) 12/24/22
3 pts. The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff (Published 1/3/23) 1/31/23
3 pts. All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham (Published 1/9/23) 2/10/23

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
1 pt. Harleen by Stjepan Šejić (Borrowed from library) 12/30/22
1 pt. Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - Mirror Moon by Mallory Reaves (Borrowed from library) 1/7/23
1 pt. Batman: Arkham City by Paul Dini (Borrowed from library) 1/13/23
1 pt. Cold Hearted by Serena Valentino (Borrowed from library) 1/15/23
1 pt. Batman: Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth by Grant Morrison 2/25/23
1 pt. Never, Never by Never, Never 3/1/23

Reading The Seasons - Winter
December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

123 Total Points

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
1 - The Snow Adventure by Bee Brooks (3/3/23)

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
1 - Secret Santas and Holiday Dances by Ellie Thornton (1/15/23)

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
1 - Snowed In at Jingle Falls by Kaylee Baldwin (12/28/22)
1 - The Christmas Pact by Meg Easton (1/26/23)
1 - Blood Rush by Katie Lee O'Guinn (2/13/23)
1 - The Obituary Society by Jessica L. Randall (2/21/23)
1 - Faith by Marianne Spitzer (3/10/23)

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.
1 - Santa's Shopkeeper by Amelia C. Adams (12/30/22)

1 - A Game of Hearts by Joanna Barker (2/11/23)


8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
1 - Snowed In For Christmas by Kimberly Krey (12/22/22)
1 - The Christmas Bachelor Auction by Rachel John (12/22/22)
3 - The Christmas Bet by Meg Easton (1/26/23)

1 - Kiss Me Under The Christmas Lights by Cindy Ray Hale (2/9/23)
1 - A Sandy's Seashell Shop Christmas by Lisa Wingate (2/22/23)
1 - Her Christmas Miracle by Daniel Banner (3/20/23)

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
1 - Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden (12/27/22) - The Lancaster Family
1 - The Masked Fae by Shari L. Tapscott (1/3/23) - Royal Fae of Rose Briar Woods
1 - Beholden by Jody Hedlund (1/16/23) - The Fairest Maidens
1 - Compared by Kortney Keisel (1/20/23) - The Sweet Rom "Com"
3 - Poisoned Heart by Abigail Manning (1/21/23) - The Emerald Realm
1 - Hooked by Annette K. Larsen (2/17/23) - Tales of Winberg
1 - Bezza's Book of Enchantments by Andrea Pearson (2/23/23) - Ranch City Academy
3 - Love on Camera by Dana LeCheminant (2/25/23) - The Wonder Boys
1 - Worth the Risk by Heather B. Moore (3/1/23) - Pine Valley
1 - Lethal Homecoming by Lynette Eason (3/13/23) - Tanner Hollow
3 - Unknown Threat by Lynn H. Blackburn (3/20/23) - Defend and Protect

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
1 - Spinster by Suzanne G. Rogers (12/23/22)
1 - Courting Miss Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden (12/28/22)
1 - Her Athlete's Wedding Secret by Cindy Ray Hale (2/7/23)
1 - As Long As You Kiss Me by Cindy Ray Hale (2/10/23)
1 - Her Fake Billionaire Fiancé by Bree Livingston (2/20/23)
1 - The Earl’s Hideaway, No Ladies Allowed by Esther Hatch (2/24/23)
1 - Lord of the Knight by Elizabeth Johns (3/1/23)
1 - Blue Moon Kisses by Cindy Roland Anderson (3/7/23)

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.
1 - The Oil Tycoon Rescue by Ginny Sterling (12/31/22) - minister
1 - Just A Bet by Jenessa Fayeth (1/31/23) - Michael

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).
1 - Heartstrings by Amelia C. Adams (2/8/23) - eat Chinese food

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
1 - Freak of Nature by Katie Lee O'Guinn (2/13/23) - set in PA

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
3 - A Holly Jilly Christmas by Emma St. Clair (12/25/22)

1 - The Gilded Fae by Shari L. Tapscott (1/6/23)
1 - The Gentleman and the Maid by Martha Keyes (1/9/23)
1 - Loving Lieutenant Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden (1/11/23)
1 - The Best Intentions by Sarah M. Eden (1/19/23)
1 - Complex by Kortney Keisel (1/22/23)
1 - Commit by Kortney Keisel (1/27/23)
1 - Mr. Gardiner and the Governess by Sally Britton (1/28/23)
1 - A Companion for the Count by Sally Britton (1/29/23)
3 - Kiss Me, Baby, One More Time by Cindy Ray Hale (2/9/23)

1 - Charming Artemis by Sarah M. Eden (2/11/23)
1 - An Autumn Kiss by Laura Rollins, et.al. (2/17/23)
1 - Her Last First Dance by Melanie Jacobson (2/19/23)
1 - Crazy for the Sweet Confections Baker by Danyelle Ferguson (2/21/23)
1 - Vesper's Violin by R.L. Ashly (2/23/23)
1 - The Lost Letter by Mimi Matthews (2/25/23)
1 - Her Pretend Billionaire Boyfriend by Bree Livingston (2/26/23)
3 - My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh (3/1/23)

1 - The Swindler's Daughter by Annette K. Larsen (3/6/23)
1 - Kiss and Tell by Melanie Jacobson (3/7/23)
1 - Professional Boundaries by Jennifer Peel (3/8/23)
1 - Bribing the Blacksmith by Amelia C. Adams (3/9/23)
1 - Spitfire Sweetheart by Mary Connealy (3/10/23)
1 - Lethal Conspiracy by Lynette Eason (3/13/23)
1 - Lethal Agenda by Lynette Eason (3/14/23)
1 - On the Run by Lynette Eason (3/14/23)
1 - Say You Love Me by Heather B. Moore (3/14/23)
1 - Of Lands High and Low by Martha Keyes (3/18/23)
1 - Fake Engagement Mistake by Lisa Renee (3/18/23)

Continued...

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
1 - Beacon by Camille Peters (1/10/22) - Retellings
1 - Beguiled by Jody Hedlund (1/13/23) - Retellings
1 - Besotted by Jody Hedlund (1/18/23) - Retellings
1 - Defiance by A.L. Sowards (1/24/23) - War
1 - The Faceless Mage by Kenley Davidson (1/30/23) - Elves
1 - Sir Andrew and the Authoress by Sally Britton (1/31/23) - Regency
1 - Fate Changer by Katie Lee O'Guinn (2/15/23) - Witches
1 - Cloaked in Scarlet by Annette K. Larsen (2/19/23) - Retellings
1 - We'll Meet Again by Mary Higgins Clark (2/28/23) - Thriller
1 - Oath of Honor by Lynette Eason (3/9/23) - Thriller
1 - Called to Protect by Lynette Eason (3/11/23) - Romantic Suspense
1 - Code of Ethics by Lynette Eason (3/11/23) - Novella
1 - Code of Valor by Lynette Eason (3/12/23) - Thriller
1 - Vow of Justice by Lynette Eason (3/13/23) - Romantic Suspense
1 - Lethal Secrets by Lynette Eason (3/13/23) - Novella
1 - Strategic Plan by Lynn Shannon (3/18/23) - Thriller

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 - Romancing Daphne by Sarah M. Eden (12/30/22)
1 - The Widow and the Highlander by Martha Keyes (1/2/23)
1 - No Time for Intrigue by Raine English (1/4/23)
1 - The Enemy and Miss Innes by Martha Keyes (1/5/22)
1 - The Innkeeper and the Fugitive by Martha Keyes (1/6/23)
1 - The Even Odder Couple by Julie Christianson (1/17/23)
1 - Eloise and the Grump Next Door by Emma St. Clair, Jenny Proctor (2/7/23)
1 - In the Shadow of Croft Towers by Abigail Wilson (3/4/23)
1 - Where I Belong by Heather B. Moore (3/4/23)
1 - Waiting for You by Heather B. Moore (3/15/23)
1 - The Terrible Personal Shopper by Laura Burton (3/19/23)

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
3 - The Chemistry of Love by Sariah Wilson (1/26/23) - 2/1/23
1 - The Unseen Heir by Kenley Davidson (2/2/23) - 1/5/2021
3 - A Lady's Wager by Arlem Hawks, et.al. (2/15/23) - 2/7/23
3 - Wyoming Wild by Sarah M. Eden (2/22/23) - 3/1/23
3 - Love in Disguise by Dana LeCheminant (3/16/23) - 1/13/23

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
1 - The Accidental Christmas Match Up by Rachel John (12/24/22) - book club
1 - Pretending I Love Lucy by Julie Christianson (1/13/23) - go to library

Welcome Ariel and Shash!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

POINTS: 11

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
1pt🧡Beautifully Broken Spirit - Catherine Cowles, 3/11/23

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3pt💙Kiss Now, Lie Later - C.W. Farnsworth, 1/9/23 -- Rival Love #1
1pt🧡Fallen Crest High - Tijan, 2/24/23 -- Fallen Crest High #1

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1pt🧡Earned Run - Haven Hadley, 1/27/23

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
1pt 🧡Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard - Tom Felton, 1/13/23
1pt🧡Reckless - Aurora Rose Reynolds, 1/18/23
1pt🧡You, Me, and Our Heartstrings - Melissa See, 2/19/23
1pt🧡Fallen Crest Family - Tijan, 3/5/23
1pt🧡Twisted Perfection - Abbi Glines, 3/5/23
1pt🧡Got Me Wishing - Casey Cox, 3/7/23

Welcome Katelyn!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
❆Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

Points: 145

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter-type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi...
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas - 01/14/23 - BONUS - 3 points

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire - 02/07/23 - 1 point - letters SLED in the title

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
The Turkish Gambit by Boris Akunin - 01/06/23 - 1 point - McLaughlin ... gulped down a mouthful of hot coffee

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus - 01/26/23 - One of Us Is Lying Series - BONUS - 3 points

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.
Shouting at the Rain by Lynda Mullaly Hunt - 12/29/22 - 1 point - Delsie's friend is called Michael

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - 01/14/23 - 1 point - Phil Lebensmal

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller - 02/12/23 - 1 point

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
Love Story by Erich Segal - 02/08/23 - 1 point - genre romance

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
Nausea by Jean-Paul Sartre - 01/29/23 - Nausea - 1 point

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare - 01/09/23 - 1 point

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh - 01/21/23 - 1 point - Victoria visited library often to learn about the language of the flowers

Welcome Diana!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023
33/31+

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
Letters in sled: The Girl Who Disappeared Courtney McFarlin12/23/22

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.
LR-Cheddar Late Than Dead Linda Reilly 1/31/23

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
The Mess at the Banquet Courtney McFarlin 12/22/22 1 pt
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
Tabletop sleigh and ornament decoration- Donna Clancy 1/18/23

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.
Red and white item 2 pts Tricia L. Sanders 12/31/22
Baking Gifts, Glamping & Glocks Tonya Kappes 12/25/22

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
Corpse at the Christmas Cookie Exchange Cindy Bell 12/24/22 1 pt.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
2 pts. First in Sweetbrier Inn Mysteries, never read Jan Drexler before: The Sign of the Calico Quartz Jan Drexler 12/21/22 The
First in series 2 pts Caribbean Escape Murder First L.A. Marie 1/9/23
Never read LA Marie before
2 pts new to me author and #1 in Janie Burke Mysteries-Macchiatos and Mystery Millie Briggs 1/19/23
2 pts new to me author and first in Undertown Mysteries-Gossip Ghost Tabatha Gray 1/16/23

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
Overboard at Christmas Wendy Neugent 1/3/23

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.
Michael character-Rum and Choke Sherry Harris 12/27/22
Michael character-Murder Is Proposed Thea Cambert 1/14/23

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).
1 pt. Cheddar Late Than Dead Linda Reilly 1/31/23

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
Santa, Surf and Sapphires Emerald Finn 1/2/23

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.
2 pts.-Homicide and Hot Cocoa Justine Maxwell 2/16/23

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
2 pts pub 1/10/23 The Game Is a Footnote Vicki Delany 1/7/23
2 pt. pub 1/10/23 Snuffed Out Valona Jones 1/10/23
2 pts. pub 1/4/23 Baking Matters Worse Emma Ainsley 1/10/23
2 pts pub 1/10/23 Cat Scratch Murder Karen McSpade 1/14/23
2 pts pub 1/11/23 Croaked in California Patti Benning 1/17/23

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
Book club meeting Cold Drip Heather Day Gilbert 2/4/23

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.

Welcome Tari and Cheryl!

Welcome Sharon!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Read: 0/31+

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
The Dark Winter - David Mark 1/8/23 (3 pts.)

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
The Island of Missing Trees - Elif Shafak 1/3/23 (1 pt)
Archangel's Blade - Nalini Singh 1/10/23 (1 pt)
Please Don't Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes: Essays - Phoebe Robinson 1/14/23 (1 pt)

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.
Carrie Soto is Back - Taylor Jenkins Reid 1/15/23 (1 pt)
Beard Up - Lani Lynn Vale 1/19/23 (1 pt)
Law & Beard - Lani Lynn Vale 1/20/23 (1 pt)
Hail No - Lani Lynn Vale 1/20/23 (1 pt)
The Antelope Wife - Louise Erdrich 2/22/23 (1 pt)
Burn in Hail - Lani Lynn Vale 2/23/23 (1 pt)
Go to Hail - Lani Lynn Vale 2/23/23 (1 pt)
What the Hail - Lani Lynn Vale 2/24/23 (1 pt)
Angels Burning - Tawni O'Dell 3/19/23 (1 pt)

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti - Bailey Cates 1/14/23 (3 pts)

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.
The Mistletoe Secret - Richard Paul Evans 1/11/23 (santa hat - 1 pt)

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
Twelve Days of Christmas - Debbie Macomber 1/12/23 (3 pts.)

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
The Witch of Painted Sorrows - M.J. Rose 1/19/23 Daughters of La Lune Series (3 pts)


10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
The House Across the Lake - Riley Sager 1/9/23 (1 pt)

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.
The Dinner - Herman Koch 1/1/23 (1 pt)

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).
The Blind Side - Michael Lewis 1/7/23 (3 pts)

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
Accused - Lisa Scottoline 1/11/23 (1 pt)

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
Cottage by the Sea - Debbie Macomber 2/17/23 (1 pt)

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
The Kiss Curse - Erin Sterling 12/24/22 (tag: witches - 1pt)
The Swans of Fifth Avenue - Melanie Benjamin 12/28/22 (tag: women's fiction - 1 pt)
My Beloved World - Sonia Sotomayor 12/30/22 (tag: womens - 1pt)
Love on the Brain - Ali Hazelwood 1/2/23 (tag: womens fiction - 1 pt)
Juror #3 - James Patterson 12/22/22 (tag: thriller - 1 pt)
Girl, Forgotten - Karin Slaughter 1/2/23 (tag: thriller - 1 pt)
To Love and to Loathe - Martha Waters 1/3/23 (tag: romance - 1 pt)
The Boys from Biloxi - John Grisham 1/4/23 (tag: thriller - 1 pt)
Stern Men - Elizabeth Gilbert 2/15/23 (tag: romance - 1 pt)
The Gift - James Patterson 2/14/23 (tag: witches - 1 pt)
Blood Bound - Patricia Briggs 2/10/23 (tag: werewolves - 1 pt)
Finding Me - Viola Davis 2/9/23 (tag: nonfiction - 1 pt)
Getaway - Zoje Stage 2/6/23 (tag: thriller - 1 pt)
Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage - Elizabeth Gilbert 2/3/23 (tag: nonfiction - 1 pt)
Deliberate Cruelty: Truman Capote, the Millionaire's Wife, and the Murder of the Century - Roseanne Montillo 2/22/23 (tag: nonfiction - 1 pt)
The Hotel Nantucket - Elin Hilderbrand 2/26/23 (tag: romance - 1 pt)
The Chance - Karen Kingsbury 3/6/23 (tag: romance - 1 pt)
Starry Night - Debbie Macomber 3/8/23 (tag: romance - 1 pt)
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead - Sheryl Sandberg 3/9/23 (tag: nonfiction - 1 pt)
Under an Outlaw Moon - Dietrich Kalteis 3/13/23 (tag: true crime - 1 pt)
Girl Gone Viral - Alisha Rai 3/14/23 (tag: romance - 1 pt)
Love Your Life - Sophie Kinsella 3/16/23 (tag: romance - 1 pt)One Perfect Lie - Lisa Scottoline 3/17/23 (tag: thriller - 1 pt)
The Honey Bus: A Memoir of Loss, Courage and a Girl Saved by Bees - Meredith May 3/19/23 (tag: nonfiction - 1 pt)


18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
NYPD Red 6 - James Patterson 12/23/22 (1 pt)
NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority - Marshall Karp 1/7/23 (1 pt)
Redemption - David Baldacci 1/17/23 (1 pt)
What Moves the Dead - T. Kingfisher 2/1/23 (1 pt)
Every Falling Star: The True Story of How I Survived and Escaped North Korea - Sungju Lee 2/7/23 (1 pt)
Nick - Michael Farris Smith 2/19/23 (1 pt)
November 9 - Colleen Hoover 2/28/23 (1 pt)
Evvie Drake Starts Over - Linda Holmes 3/8/23 (1 pt)
Rosemary's Baby - Ira Levin 3/9/23 (1 pt)
Winter Stroll - Elin Hilderbrand 3/12/23 (1 pt)
Iron Kissed - Patricia Briggs 3/12/23 (1 pt)
Wedding Night - Sophie Kinsella 3/20/23 (1 pt)

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
The Last House on the Street - Diane Chamberlain 1/22/23 (published 1/22/23 - 3 pts)
Without A Trace - Danielle Steel 1/31/23 (published 1/3/23 - 3 pts)
The House in the Pines - Ana Reyes 2/25/23 (published 1/3/23 - 3 pts)
All the Dangerous Things - Stacy Willingham 3/2/23 (published 1/10/23 - 3 pts)


20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
Brownies and Broomsticks - Bailey Cates 1/5/23 (1 pt)

Welcome Caraina!

You may use books read since Dec 21st!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Goal: 34/31+

Levels:
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
1 point - Must Love Christmas - Kelly Hunter - 12/25/22

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
1 point - The Delinquents - James Asmus & Fred Van Lente - 01/25/23 - SLED in the title.
1 point - Dead Silence - S.A. Barnes - 02/07/23 - SLED in the title.

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3 points - Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 1: Gifted - Joss Whedon & John Cassaday - 12/28/22 - Astonishing X-Men (2004) #1
3 points - Vampirella Vol.1: Seduction of the Innocent - Christopher J. Priest - 12/30/22 - Vampirella (2019) #1
3 points - Emma's Dream - M. Lee Prescott - 01/05/23
3 points - One Last Risk - Nancy Stopper - 02/17/23
3 points - Legends & Lattes - Travis Baldree - 02/22/23
3 points - Orion by Walt Simonson Book One - Walter Simonson - 02/28/23

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
1 point - The Huntress - Kate Quinn - 12/31/22 - World War II
1 point - The Diamond Eye - Kate Quinn - 01/04/23 - World War II
1 point - My Sister, the Serial Killer - Oyinkan Braithwaite - 02/26/23 - Nigeria

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 point - The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina - Zoraida Córdova - 01/17/23
1 point - Rose Napolitano kilenc élete - Donna Freitas - 01/21/23

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
1 point Harbinger Renegade, Vol. 2: Massacre - Rafer Roberts - 12/29/22 - Published January 10, 2018
3 points - In the Time of our History - Susanne Pari - 01/24/23 - January 3, 2023.
3 points - The Villa - Rachel Hawkins - 01/30/23 - January 3, 2023.
1 point - Quantum and Woody Vol. 2: In Security (Quantum and Woody - James Asmus - 01/06/23 - March 19, 2013

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.

Welcome Ferenc!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order).
One Year to an Organized Life: From Your Closets to Your Finances, the Week-by-Week Guide to Getting Completely Organized for Good by Regina Leeds

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
The Poet X | Elizabeth Acevedo (2/3/2023) - main character drinks coffee

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
Religion - Grace Where You Are by Emily Belle Freeman (1/25/2023)

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.

Welcome Kimberly!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Read: 41/31+

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
1 pt Samson's Deal - Shelley Singer 1/12/23 {SLED in title}
1 pt Tread of Angels - Rebecca Roanhorse 2/5/22 {SLED in title}
1 pt Scarlet Odyssey - C.T. Rwizi 3/8/23

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
1 pt His Last Wife - Gia Pere 2/6/23
1 pt Beached & Bewitched - Emery Belle 3/9/23

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3 pts His Curvy Friend - Mary E. Thompson 1/8/23 {Book Boyfriends #1}
3 pts Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 - Bisco Hatori 1/18/23 {Ouran High School Host Club #1}
3 pts Chasing Rabbits - Erin Bedford 1/16/23 {The Underground #1}
3 pts It Ends with Us - Colleen Hoover 1/22/23 {It Ends with Us #1}
1 pt Once Gone - Blake Pierce {Detective Riley Paige #1} 2/16/23
3 pts Serenade - Heather McKenzie {Night Music Trilogy #1} 2/23/23
3 pts Six Stories - Matt Wesolowski {Six Stories #1} 2/23/23
1 pt My Heart Is a Chainsaw - Stephen Graham Jones {The Indian Lake Trilogy #1} 3/8/23
3 pts Love Bats Last - Pamela Aares {Tavonesi #1} 3/16/23
3 pts Zaan - Kat Mizera {Sidewinders: Generations #1} 3/20/23

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
1 pt Girl Lost - Kate Gable 1/17/23

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.
1 pt {Minister} The Mistletoe Murders - Laurinda Wallace 2/23/23
1 pt {Minister} You Must Remember This 3/19/23

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).
1 pt Hell Bent - Leigh Bardugo 2/3/23


14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
1 pt The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood 2/11/23

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
1 pt {Non-Fiction} Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly 1/1/2023
1 pt {Thriller} The Merry - Kelly Utt 1/3/22
1 pt {Retelling} Almost There - Farrah Rochon 1/13/23
1 pt {Romance} Chasing Princes - Erin Bedford 2/9/23


18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
1 pt {Goes to library} Chasing Cats - Erin Bedford 1/28/23

TLC | Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: Dec 21, 2022 - Mar 20, 2023
Goals: Super Seasonal: 5-15 points | Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points | Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Progress: 9/31+ Points
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1. Winter Fun
Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

❄️ 3. Go sledding.
Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding. » Rendezvous im Café de Flore | Caroline Bernard | 1/4/23

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

❄️ 5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe. Read a book where a character drinks something hot. » Miss Peregrine 3 | Die Bibliothek der besonderen Kinder | Ransom Riggs | 1/28/23
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).

6. Decorate Your Home
Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

❄️ 8. Christmas Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
» Weihnachten mit Theodor Fontane | Theodor Fontane | 1/30/23
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

❄️ 9. New Year's Day Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
❄️❄️ BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
» Amalia von Flatter (1) | Amalia von Flatter: Vampire tanzen nicht mit Feen | Laura Ellen Anderson |1/5/23

❄️ 10. Festival of Sleep Day Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks. » Miss Peregrine 0.5 | Die Legenden der besonderen Kinder | Ransom Riggs | 1/9/23

❄️ 11. Martin Luther King Day (US) Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.
» Reden gegen den Krieg | Wolodymyr Selenskyj | 1/31/23

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

❄️ 17. WINTER Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag. » Miss Peregrine 1 | Die Insel der besonderen Kinder | Ransom Riggs | 1/15/23

18. WINTER
Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.

19. Winter Books
Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.

Welcome Chelsea and Mandy!

I will give this a try :)

Welcome Danielle!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Points: 16/16+

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title:
Kar Körlüğü (Snow Blind) by Ragnar Jónasson 2/11/23

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order):
Beşinci Köşe ve İçimdeki Kalabalık by Gamze Güller 12/31/22

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot:
Bir Aşk Sayfası by Émile Zola 1/7/23

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking:
Gecenin Öteki Yüzü by Füruzan 1/10/23

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series:
Kavgaz: Çantacı (Kavgaz, #1) by Algan Sezgintüredi 1/3/23

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks:
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 3/3/23

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book with a rabbit on the cover (show cover):
Lanetli Tavşan by Bora Chung 1/16/23


14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book with a character named Phil:
Büyük Umutlar (Great Expectations) by Charles Dickens 2/13/23

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter:
Dürüst Yalancı by Tove Jansson 12/29/22

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover):
Bir Yaz Akşamı On Buçukta (10:30 on a Summer Night) by Marguerite Duras 3/11/23


17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag:
Görme Biçimleri by John Berger Genre: Non-fiction 1/29/23

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER:
Taştan ve Kemikten (De pierre et d'os) by Bérengère Cournut 2/18/23

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year:
Cennetten Kaçan Çocuk - Aptal Denilen Bir Dahinin Hikayesi by Jung-Myung Lee First published on Jan 1, 2013 according to Goodreads 12/23/22

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library:
Sefer by Murat Başekim 1/13/23

Welcome Pinar!

Please make sure you add your finish dates for the books you read. :)

The Lost Challenges
Reading The Seasons - Winter 2022/23
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Progress: 0 out of 31
Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.

Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.

Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.



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Challenge Rules
(view spoiler)[*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
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Welcome Suzanne!

FINISHED
Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - February 9, 2023
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Read: 87/31+

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
1 - Man Enough Nicole Snow 1/8/23
1 - Baby Fever Secrets Nicole Snow 1/11/23

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order) OR with characters that go sledding.
1- SLED A Real Cowboy Rides a Motorcycle Stephanie Rowe 12/28/22

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.
1 - Wild Iris Ridge RaeAnne Thayne 12/30/22

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
1 -Come Together Marie Force 1/21/23

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.
1 - holiday baking Fake It For Good Weston Parker 1/20/23
1 - holiday baking A New Light Katie Winters 1/30/23

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
3 - A Winter Cabin Christmas Megan Squires 12/26/22
3 - A Greene Family Christmas Piper Rayne 12/27/22
3 - Christmas at Cozy Holly Inn Meredith Summers 12/29/22
3 - A Real Cowboy for Christmas Stephanie Rowe 1/1/23
3 - Cupcakes for Christmas Kate Hewitt 1/14/23
1 - Christmas Castles Judith Keim 1/16/23
1 - Christmas Star Tess Thompson 1/17/23
3 - Christmas at Hope Ranch Loretta C. Rogers 1/18/23
1 - Christmas Joy Judith Keim 1/19/23
1 - Christmas Shelter Tammy L. Grace 1/20/23
1 - Christmas Secret Violet Howe 1/21/23
1 - Christmas Longings Ev Bishop 1/26/23
3 - Christmas in Bar Harbor Katie Winters 1/28/23
3 - A Rogue Cowboy's Christmas Surprise Stephanie Rowe 2/8/23

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3 - Resisting Roots Audrey Carlan 12/25/22 (Lotus House #1)
1 - Second Chance on the Corner of Main Street Meg Easton 1/7/23 (Nestled Hollow #1)
1 - A Bad Day for Sunshine Darynda Jones 1/12/23 (Sunshine Vicram #1)
3 - The Coppersmith Farmhouse Devney Perry 1/26/23 (Jamison Valley #1)
1 - Secrets in Bar Harbor Katie Winters 1/27/23 (Mount Desert Island #1)
1 - A Rogue Cowboy's Second Chance Stephanie Rowe 2/1/23 (Hart Ranch Billionaires #1)
1 - 2142 Green Hollow Rd Katie Winters 2/3/23 (Sisters of Edgartown #1)
3 - Scarred Mail-Order Bride and the Widower Amelia Rose 2/9/23 (Daisy Creek Brides #1)


10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
1 - A Real Cowboy Loves Forever Stephanie Rowe 12/31/22
1 - A Real Cowboy Always Comes Home Stephanie Rowe 1/7/23

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed) OR with a minister in the story.
1 - Minister Edge of Dusk Colleen Coble 1/9/23
1 - Michael Deception in Bar Harbor Katie Winters 1/27/23
1 - Minister The Wedding Ranch Nancy Naigle 2/7/23

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).
1 - Sweet Spot Susan Mallery 1/6/23

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a rabbit on the cover (show cover).
1 - Chinese food Going Down Hard Carly Phillips 1/8/23
1 - Chinese Characters The Serpent in Heaven Charlaine Harris 1/10/23
1 - Chinese food Smoke and Steel Kristen Ashley 1/23/23

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
1 - Set in PA Falling for Fitz Katy Regnery 2/6/23

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
1 - My Brother's Forbidden Friend Piper Rayne 12/27/22
1 - 113 Katama Rd Katie Winters 2/6/23
1 - Open Fire M.E. Carter 2/6/23

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
1 - Western A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss Stephanie Rowe 12/23/22
1 - Romance All is Bright RaeAnne Thayne 12/30/22
1 - Romance A Real Cowboy Never Walks Away Stephanie Rowe 12/31/22
1 - Western A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart Stephanie Rowe 1/3/23
1 - Romance A Real Cowboy Always Protects Stephanie Rowe 1/4/23
1 - Romance A Grand Season to Remember Abigail Agar 1/18/23
1 - Romance Here, There and Everywhere Marie Force 1/22/23
1 - Women's Fiction Glistening Sunsets Katie Winters 1/28/23

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 - Welcome Me to Willoughby Close Kate Hewitt 1/16/23
1 - Till Death Do Us Tart Ellie Alexander 1/17/23
1 - This Crazy Love J.H. Croix 2/4/23

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
1 - Jan 1st, 2013 Going Once Sharon Sala 1/9/23
3 - January 17, 2023 The Long and Winding Road Marie Force 1/25/23
1 - February 1, 2022 Once Upon a Moment Heather Burch 1/27/23
1 - January 25, 2022 New Horizon in Bar Harbor Katie Winters 1/28/23

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library or attends a book club meeting OR a book you borrowed from the library.
1 - Library The Russian Cage Charlaine Harris 12/22/22
1 - Library The 6:20 Man David Baldacci 12/24/22
1 - Library Long Shadows David Baldacci 1/5/23
1 - Library A Good Day for Chardonnay Darynda Jones 1/13/23
1 - goes to library The Backup Plan Jill Shalvis 1/19/23
1 - Library Striking Range Margaret Mizushima 1/24/23

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Levels:
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

32/31 COMPLETED!

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/wi....
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
The Secrets of Winter by Nicola Upson 2/16/2023

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

3. Go sledding.
❄️ Read a book with the letters SLED in the title (in any order).
Fleur de Lies by Maddy Hunter 1/26/2023
fleur DE LieS

4. Volunteer to Give Back.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in VOLUNTEER.

5. Try A New Hot Drink Recipe.
❄️ Read a book where a character drinks something hot.
-->BONUS: A hot drink on the cover (show cover).
Death of a Wandering Wolf by Julia Buckley 1/6/2023
tea cup

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book with holiday decor inside a home on the cover (show cover).
EX. Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix, #4) by Addison Moore

7. Make A Candy Cane Treat
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking OR with a red and white item on the cover (show cover).
-->BONUS: The item is a candy cane.
Twisted Tea Christmas by Laura Child 2/10/2023


8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
The King's Christmas Heir by Lynne Graham 12/26/2022


9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
Éclair and Present Danger by Laura Bradford 1/12/2023 Emergency Dessert Squad

10. Festival of Sleep Day
❄️ Read a book where a character sleeps in, snoozes, dozes, naps, or catches 40 winks.
Secretive by Sara Rosett 1/20/2023
In spite of sleeping on the plane, Zoe takes a nap when she lands in England.

11. Martin Luther King Day (US)
❄️ Read a book with a character named Michael (other forms of the name allowed).
All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M Morris 2/5/2023
Michael Sayles was the victim of the murder and Ellice's boyfriend.

12. Throw a Super Bowl party.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches a football game.
-->BONUS: A football related item on the cover (show cover).
Fourth Down by Heidi McLaughlin 2/8/2023

Autumn goes to the Super Bowl with Julius's parents and kids. Football on the cover.

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book eat Chinese food.
Save the Date by Mary Kay Andrews 1/8/2022
Cara and Jack have lobster in shrimp sauce.

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Courting Trouble by Lisa Scottoline 1/10/2022

15. Hoodie-Hoo Day
❄️ Read a book with a character who is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter.
-->BONUS: The title begins with H.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
-->BONUS: The cover has a red rose or a heart (show cover).
Ain't She Sweet by Whitney Dineen 1/27/2023
(heart on top of cupcake tower

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
21st Birthday by James Patterson 1/15/2023
Thriller

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
Thicker Than Water by Ralph McInerny 2/15/2023

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022/23.
Murder on an Irish Farm by Carlene O'Connor 1/20/2023
Pub'd 2/22/2022

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book where a character goes to the library.
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict 12/30/2022

Awesome Anne!