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Ian Fleming's James Bond has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid and so I decided to write a challenge about James Bond. I am guessing we might have a few James Bond fans out there.

Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11-20 Tasks
Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Pick one task from each number.
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

TASKS

The Author

1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964) was a British writer, best known for his postwar James Bond series of spy novels. Fleming came from a wealthy family connected to the merchant bank Robert Fleming & Co., and his father was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Henley from 1910 until his death on the Western Front in 1917. Educated at Eton, Sandhurst, and, briefly, the universities of Munich and Geneva, Fleming moved through several jobs before he started writing.
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.

2. While working for Britain's Naval Intelligence Division during the Second World War, Fleming was involved in planning Operation Goldeneye and in the planning and oversight of two intelligence units: 30 Assault Unit and T-Force. He drew from his wartime service and his career as a journalist for much of the background, detail, and depth of his James Bond novels.
🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
Casino Royale is the first novel by the British author Ian Fleming and it is the first James Bond book. The story concerns the British secret agent James Bond, gambling at the casino in Royale-les-Eaux to try and bankrupt Le Chiffre, the treasurer of a French union and a member of the Russian secret service.
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
Live and Let Die is the second novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series. Set in London, the United States and Jamaica. The story centers on Bond's pursuit of "Mr. Big", a criminal who has links to the American criminal network, the world of voodoo and SMERSH—an arm of the Soviet secret service—all of which are threats to the First World. Bond becomes involved in the US through Mr. Big's smuggling of 17th-century gold coins from British territories in the Caribbean.
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

3. Moonraker (1955)
Moonraker is the third James Bond novel. The plot is derived from a Fleming screenplay that was too short for a full novel, so he added the passage of the bridge game between Bond and the industrialist Hugo Drax. In the latter half of the novel, Bond is seconded to Drax's staff as the businessman builds the Moonraker, a prototype missile designed to defend England. Unknown to Bond, Drax is German, an ex-Nazi now working for the Soviets; his plan is to build the rocket, arm it with a nuclear warhead, and fire it at London. Uniquely for a Bond novel, Moonraker is set entirely in Britain, which raised comments from some readers, complaining about the lack of exotic locations.
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.

4 Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
Diamonds Are Forever is the fourth James Bond novel. Fleming wrote the story at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica, inspired by a Sunday Times article on diamond smuggling. The story centers on Bond's investigation of a diamond-smuggling operation that originates in the mines of Sierra Leone and runs to Las Vegas. Along the way Bond meets and falls in love with one of the members of the smuggling gang, Tiffany Case.
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
From Russia, with Love is the fifth James Bond novel by Ian Fleming. Fleming wrote the story in early 1956 at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica; at the time he thought it might be his final Bond book. The story centers on a plot by SMERSH,to assassinate Bond in such a way as to discredit both him and his organization. As bait, the Russians use a beautiful cipher clerk Tatiana Romanova and the Spektor, a Soviet decoding machine. From Russia, with Love deals with the East–West tensions of the Cold War, and the decline of British power and influence in the post-Second World War era.
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.

6. Dr. No (1958)
Dr. No is the sixth novel by the English author Ian Fleming to feature his British Secret Service agent James Bond. Fleming wrote the novel in early 1957 at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica. It was first published in the United Kingdom by Jonathan Cape on 31 March 1958. The novel centers on Bond's investigation into the disappearance in Jamaica of two fellow MI6 operatives. He establishes that they had been investigating Doctor No, a Chinese operator of a guano mine on the fictional Caribbean island of Crab Key. Bond travels to the island and meets Honeychile Rider and later Doctor No.
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.

7 Goldfinger (1959)
Goldfinger is seventh in the James Bond series. The story centers on the investigation by the British Secret Service operative James Bond into the gold-smuggling activities of Auric Goldfinger, who is also suspected by MI6 of being connected to SMERSH, the Soviet counter-intelligence organization. As well as establishing the background to the smuggling operation, Bond uncovers a much larger plot: Goldfinger plans to steal the gold reserves of the United States from Fort Knox.
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.

8 Thunderball (1961)
Thunderball is the eighth full-length Bond novel. The story centers on the theft of a pair of nuclear weapons by the crime syndicate SPECTRE and the subsequent attempted blackmail of the Western powers for their return. James Bond travels to the Bahamas to work with his friend Felix Leiter. Thunderball also introduces SPECTRE's leader Ernst Stavro Blofeld, in the first of three appearances in Bond novels
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
The Spy Who Loved Me is the tenth in the James Bond series. It is the shortest and most sexually explicit of Fleming's novels, as well as a clear departure from previous Bond novels in that the story is told in the first person by a young Canadian woman, Vivienne Michel. Bond himself does not appear until two-thirds of the way through the book. Fleming wrote a prologue to the novel giving Michel credit as a co-author.
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service is the eleventh book in the James Bond series. Fleming wrote the book in Jamaica whilst the first film in the Eon Productions series of films, Dr. No, was being filmed nearby. On Her Majesty's Secret Service is the second book in what is known as the "Blofeld trilogy". The story centers on Bond's ongoing search to find Ernst Stavro Blofeld after the Thunderball incident; through contact with the College of Arms in London Bond finds Blofeld based in Switzerland. After meeting him in disguise and discovering his latest plans, Bond attacks the center where he is based, although Blofeld escapes in the confusion. Bond meets and falls in love with Contessa Teresa "Tracy" di Vicenzo during the story.
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
You Only Live Twice is the twelfth book in Ian Fleming's James Bond series. It was the last Fleming novel published in his lifetime. It is the concluding chapter in what is known as the "Blofeld Trilogy".
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
The Man with the Golden Gun is the twelfth and final novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series. It was first published eight months after the author's death. The novel was not as detailed or polished as the others in the series, leading to poor but polite reviews. Despite that, the book was a best-seller.
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories

1. "Quantum of Solace"
After completing a mission in the Bahamas, Bond is in Nassau and attends a disappointing dinner party at Government House. When the other guests have left, Bond remarks that if he ever marries, he imagines it would be nice to marry an air hostess. The Governor then tells Bond the story of a relationship between a former civil servant, Philip Masters and air hostess Rhoda Llewellyn
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
Bond investigates the murder of a motorcycle dispatch-rider and the theft of his top-secret documents by a motorcycle-riding assassin. The dispatch-rider was en route from SHAPE, the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, then located in Versailles, to his base, Station F, in Saint-Germain, France. Since Bond is already in Paris, his superior, M, sends him to assist in the investigation in any way he can. Bond disguises himself as a dispatch-rider and follows the same route to Station F as the previous rider.
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
Bond is on an assignment in the Seychelles Islands; through Fidèle Barbey, his influential and well-connected local contact, he meets an uncouth American millionaire, Milton Krest, who challenges the two to aid him in the search for a rare fish, the Hildebrand Rarity. Bond, Barbey, Krest and his English wife, Elizabeth, set off aboard Krest's boat, Wavekrest, in search of the fish. During the journey, Bond learns that Milton verbally and physically abuses everyone around him, especially his wife—whom he punishes with the use of a stingray tail he dubs "The Corrector".
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
"For Your Eyes Only" begins with the murder of the Havelocks, a British couple in Jamaica who have refused to sell their estate to Herr von Hammerstein, a former Gestapo officer who is the chief of counterintelligence for the Cuban secret service. They are killed by two Cuban hitmen at the direction of their leader, Major Gonzales; all three work for von Hammerstein.
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.

5. "Risico" (1960)
Bond is sent by M to investigate a drug-smuggling operation based in Italy that is sending narcotics to England. M instructs Bond to get in touch with a CIA informant, Kristatos, who in turn tells Bond that a man named Enrico Colombo is behind the racket. When Bond sets out to find more information on Colombo, he is captured and brought aboard Colombo's ship, the Colombina. Colombo informs Bond that Kristatos is actually the one in charge of the drug smuggling operation, and that Kristatos is backed by the Russians.
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
An unusually morose Bond is assigned sniper duty to help British agent 272 escape from East Berlin. Bond's duty is to safeguard his crossing into West Berlin by eliminating a top KGB assassin codenamed "Trigger", who has been dispatched to kill him. Bond takes up a position on the western edge of the border, in a hotel overlooking the no-man's land of broken, brightly lit ground that 272 will have to cross.
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
A brief tale in which Bond muses about New York City and his favorite recipe for scrambled eggs, he is on a quick mission to the titular city to warn a female MI6 employee that her new boyfriend is a KGB agent. It is notable for including a rare humorous conclusion.
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
The Secret Service learns that Maria Freudenstein, an employee known to be a double agent working for the Soviet Union, has just received a valuable item of jewelry and is planning to auction it at Sotheby's. Bond suspects that the resident director of the KGB in London will attend the auction and underbid for the item, to drive the price up to the value needed to pay Maria for her services.
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
James Bond is assigned to apprehend a hero of the Second World War implicated in a murder involving a cache of Nazi gold. Bond appears only briefly in this story, which is told mostly in flashback from the perspective of Major Dexter Smythe, the man Bond has been sent to bring in.
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.

The Actors

1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
Sir Thomas Sean Connery was a Scottish actor. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond on film, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. Connery originated the role in Dr. No (1962) and continued starring as Bond in the Eon Productions From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), and Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Connery made his final appearance in the franchise in Never Say Never Again (1983), a non-Eon-produced Bond film.
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.

2. David Niven (1967)
Niven appeared as James Bond in Casino Royale (1967). Niven had been Bond creator Ian Fleming's first choice to play Bond in Dr. No. Casino Royale co-producer Charles K. Feldman said later that Fleming had written the book with Niven in mind, and therefore had sent a copy to Niven. Niven was the only actor who played James Bond mentioned by name in the text of a Fleming novel. In chapter 14 of You Only Live Twice, the pearl diver Kissy Suzuki refers to Niven as "the only man she liked in Hollywood", and the only person who "treated her honorably" there.
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

3. George Lazenby (1969)
George Robert Lazenby is an Australian actor. He was the second actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, playing the character in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). Lazenby later appeared in roles that parodied the James Bond character.
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
Sir Roger George Moore KBE was an English actor. He was the third actor to portray fictional secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions/MGM Studios film series, playing the character in seven feature films between 1973 and 1985. In his autobiography, Moore writes that he had to cut his hair and lose weight for the role. Although he resented having to make those changes, he was finally cast as James Bond in Live and Let Die (1973).
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
Timothy Leonard Dalton Leggett gained international prominence as the fourth actor to portray fictional secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, starring in The Living Daylights (1987) and License to Kill (1989) The producers first approached Dalton in 1968 but Dalton declined the offer and told the producers that he was too young for the role. In a 1987 interview, Dalton said, "Originally I did not want to take over from Sean Connery. He was far too good, he was wonderful. I was about 24 or 25, which is too young.
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
Pierce Brendan Brosnan is an Irish actor and film producer. He is known as the fifth actor to play secret agent James Bond in the Bond film series, starring in four films from 1995 to 2002 (GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day) and in multiple video games.
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
Daniel Wroughton Craig CMG is an English-American actor. He gained international fame by playing the fictional secret agent James Bond for five installments in the film series, from Casino Royale (2006) up to No Time to Die (2021). He aimed at bringing more "emotional depth" to the character. Born in 1968, Craig is the first actor to portray James Bond to have been born after the Bond series started and after the death of Ian Fleming, the novels' writer.
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.

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Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Each task may be done once.

22/21+ Completed. Finished

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy
Peacekeeper-Laura Pavlov 11/16/23

2.🍸Read a book with a character who is a journalist.
Obsession Falls-Claire Kingsley 1/02/24

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read a first in a series.
(Love Explained)
Love...It's Complicated-Jeannine Colette 11/09/23

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read a third in a series.
(The Whiskeys:Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor)
Driving Whiskey Wild-Melissa Foster 11/19/23

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read a fourth in a series.
(Lost & Found)
Shadows of You-Catherine Cowles 11/02/23

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read a book set on an island.
The Girl in Paradise-A.J. Rivers 1/26/24

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States.
Fighting the Forbidden-Autumn Jones Lake 1/28/24

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read a book with two authors.
Mary Stone & Stacy O'Hare-Killer Shot 11/11/23

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read a book that is the last book in a series.
(Cottonwood Cove Series)
After the Storm-Laura Pavlov 12/19/23

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read a book where a character goes to a party.
Mine to Promise-Natasha Madison 11/02/23

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Cato-Jessica Gadziala 1105/23

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read a book where a character is murdered.
The Girl and the Midnight Murder-A.J. Rivers 11/03/23

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read a book where a character uses drugs.
Cold Hard Truth-Brian Christopher Shea 1/27/24

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
(273)
Taken Before Dawn-B.R. Spangler 11/17/23

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read a book that is tagged humor.
Good Vibrations-Kayley Loring 11/01/23

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read a book which has flashbacks in it.
Faithless-Karin Slaughter 11/22/23

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.
(Sean)
Law & Beard-Lani Lynn Vale 1/22/24

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book that is second in a series.
(Devlin & Falco)
Gone Too Far-Debra Webb 11/08/23

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character who wants to lose weight.
Controlled Burn-Lani Lynn Vale 11/14/23

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25).
Another One Bites the Dust-Lani Lynn Vale 11/03/23

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
(2/05/2018)
Let Me Love You-Alexandria House 11/25/23

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation).
Me Without You-Kelly Rimmer 11/13/23
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I've been a fan of the Bond films since the Pierce Brosnan ones, but I've seen some from nearly every era. Connery and Craig are my favorites.

I'm going to do just the actors section, as I'm busy with three jobs these days.

Bond, James Bond
November 2023 - October 2024

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is called Thomas.
Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem 3/22/24
Tomas Weiss (German version of Thomas)

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation)
Hidden Love by Cara Putman 11/27/23
Colton Ryan

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book that is second in a series
A Love So True by Melissa Jagears | Teaville Moral Society #2 | 2/21/24

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation)
Trial and Error by Robert Whitlow 11/6/23
(view spoiler)[Buddy finally reunited with his daughter. (hide spoiler)]

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.
Missing Her More by Karen McQuestion 11/10/23
Brenna, 8; wonderful book; couple characters interviewed by police

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish
A Thread of Violence: A Story of Truth, Invention, and Murder by Mark O'Connell 11/21/23
Malcolm Macarthur

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation)
Kind: a Christmas short story of post-WWII Munich by Kellyn Roth 11/21/23

Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024
27/21+

Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11-20 Tasks
Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Each task may be done once.

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.
Syrup to No Good Catherine Bruns 11/1/23

2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).
A Medium Gift Lynn Cahoon 11/8/23

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.
Sell, Bark, Repeat Summer Prescott 11/6/23

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)
Sam-Witch Under Pressure Karen McSpade 11/10/23

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.
#3 Mayhem Village Mysteries-The Case of the Deceitful Dognapper Kate Jach 11/4/23

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.
#4 Maid Ivy Mysteries-Murky Murder Hazel Smith 11/7/23

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character loses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.
Electric power-Breakin' In Patti Benning 11/14/23

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.
Fictional Madrona Island off WA state-The Legend of Tabby Hollow Kathi Daley 11/24/23

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.
Kentucky-Holin' Up Patti Benning 11/2/23

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.
Elvis Purrsley Has Left the Building C. Love 11/11/23

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).
The Clam Artist Gretchen Allen 11/3/23 (73 pgs.)

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).
Liz went undercover to snoop so she wore a disguise-A Christmas Conundrum Stacy Wilder 11/9/23

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.
Last of a trilogy-Spoon to Be Dead Dana Mentink 11/5/23

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.
Fest Up to Murder Maggie Benton 11/17/23

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Videl Shore-Murder at the Barrel Room Dani Simms 11/14/23

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).
Fiona's husband was mentally abusive-Murder Checks Out Victoria Gilbert 11/16/23

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.
Lunchtime Murder Sydney Tate 11/12/23

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
296-Trotting Into Trouble Amber Camp 11/19/23

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.
Claudia has Noah-Murder at the Festival Penny Brooke 11/20/23

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.
Here Comes Crumble Emma Ainsley 11/13/23

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.
#7 Real Estate Rescue Mysteries-Floodin' Out Patti Benning 11/30/23

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Quilty As Charged Mel Morgan 11/15/23

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.
#2 Bookstore at Holiday Bay-Once Upon a Haunting Kathi Daley 12/2/23

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation).
A Leaf of Murder Maggie Benton 11/22/23

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.
The Holiday Movie J.A. Whiting 11/22/23

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
Liam-Murder in a Cup Lauren Elliott 11/29/23

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.
Police chief Masquerades and Murder Rachel Lynne 11/30/23

completed

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Taylor Jenkins Reid - 11/3/23

2.🍸Read a book about a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).
Washington Black - Esi Edugyan - 11/29/23

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read a first in a series
Blackstone and the Rendezvous with Death - Sally Spencer - 11/22/23

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read a book with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)
Randy - Hunting Season - Nevada Barr - 11/27/23

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read a book set in England.
Heart of the Nile - Will Thomas - 11/11/23

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read a fourth in a series
Anne of Green Gables #4 - Anne of Windy Poplars - L.M. Montgomery -1/13/24

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character loses power
No Exit - Taylor Adams - 11/4/23

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read a book that is set on an island.
The Island - Adrian McGinty - 11/9/23

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me - William Landy - 11/7/23

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read a book where a character is blackmailed.
Flashback - Nevada Barr - 12/9/23

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read a short novel (under 150 pages).
City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction - David Macaulay - 2/27/24

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation)
Malevolent - Jana DeLeon - 12/29/23

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.
Maureen - Rachel Joyce - 1/3/24

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read a book that is a best seller.
Yellow Wife - Sadeqa Johnson -11/2/23

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read a book where a character goes to a party
Just Haven’t Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens - 12/2/23

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in France
The Sun Rose in Paris - Penny Fields-Schneider - 1/16/24

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is abusive
Dark Horse - Tami Hoag - 12/21/23

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read a book where a character is murdered.
Guilty as Sin - Tami Hoag - 11/17/23

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read a book where a character uses drugs
You Can Trust Me - Wendy Heard - 12/20/23

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
222 pgs - Ordeal by Innocence - Agatha Christie - 11/25/23

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read a book where the MC has a boyfriend
Moshi Moshi - Banana Yoshimoto - 12/6/23

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read a book where there is an auction.
Online auction - The Great Christmas Knit Off - Alexandra Brown - 12/22/23

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read a book which has flashbacks in it
The Unmaking of June Farrow - Adrienne Young - 11/20/23

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland
Christmas on the Island - Jenny Colgan - 12/15/23

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable
The Wind Knows My Name - Isabel Allende - 12/4/23

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book that is second in a series
Crow’s Landing - Brad Smith - 12/3/23

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation)
Verity - Colleen Hoover - 12/12/23

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25)
Twelve Drummers Drumming - Emily E.K. Murdoch - 12/17/23

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
2014 - Paw and Order - Spencer Quinn - 1/24/24

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that was published in 2021
The Egyptian Mystery - Emily Organ - 1/7/24

Bond .... James Bond
Duration: 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024
Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Read: 22/21+

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming
🍸 Read a book where a character is wealthy.
Blue Midnight Tess Thompson 11/12/23

2.🍸 Read a book with a character who is a journalist.
On the Shore Laura Pavlov 12/14/23

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸 Read a first in a series.
After the Night Sandra Marie 11/3/23 (Romance for all Seasons #1)

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸 Read a third in a series.
Blue Ink Tess Thompson 11/16/23 (Blue Mountain #3)

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸 Read a fourth in a series.
Merrier with You Ellen Joy 12/18/23 (Camden Cove #4)

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character loses power.
Sweet Success Nicole Ellis 12/1/23

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸 Read a book set on an island.
The Jessabelle House Katie Winters 11/14/23

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸 Read a book where a character is blackmailed.
Threads of Hope Katie Winters 11/20/23

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸 Read a short novel (under 150 pages).
149 pages A Holiday Set-Up Noelle Adams 11/24/23

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is disguised.
Dark of Night Colleen Coble 12/15/23

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸 Read a book where a character goes to a party.
A Safe Place Margaret Watson 11/5/23

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
The Edge David Baldacci 12/13/23

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸 Read a book where a character is murdered.
Blue String Tess Thompson 11/18/23

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book where a character stays in a hotel.
Waves of Time Katie Winters 11/19/23

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸 Read a book where the MC has a boyfriend.
Trust Pamela M. Kelley 12/5/23

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read a book which has flashbacks in it.
Love Runs Deep Katie Winters 11/17/23

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book where the word PEARL can be found in the text.
Bright Lights, Big Christmas Mary Kay Andrews 11/8/23 p 95 ... fur-trimmed boots, and demure pearl earrings, and her hand rested lightly on her son’s shoulder.

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia.
Outback Roads: The Nanny Annie Seaton 11/11/23

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸 Read a book where a character gets a haircut.
Blue Moon Tess Thompson 11/15/23

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸 Read a book with a young MC (under 25).
The Wildest Blue Amy Napier 11/2/23

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is Irish.
That Hollister Man Margaret Desmond 11/7/23

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸 Read a book that has a character who is called Daniel.
Autumn Skies & Pumpkin Pies Katie Winters 11/23/23

Bond .... James Bond
November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.

0 of 21+ Complete

Each task may be done once.

TASKS

The Author

1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.

2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories

1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.

The Actors

1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.

Level 3: 21+ tasks
0/21+ complete
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024


The Author
1. 🍸 Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.
2, 🍸 Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).

Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024
Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
24/21+

The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy
The Bed and Breakfast on the Beach by Kat French 11/11 3★

2.🍸Read a book about a character who is a journalist
A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh 17/11 3★

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read a first in a series
Dragonfall by L.R. Lam 19/11 1★

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read a book with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big" - Chrysoprase
Soul Music by Terry Pratchett 21/11 5★

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read a third in a series
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett 3/11 5★

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read a fourth in a series - Dead-end Job 4
Just Murdered by Elaine Viets 23/11 2★

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character loses power - Mr Kane loses his power
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan 23/11 3★

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read book that is set on an island.
Nation by Terry Pratchett 7/11 4★

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States
Giving up the Ghost by Helen Chappell 23/11 1★

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read a book with a weapon on the cover
by Robert Jordan 14/11 3★

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read a book with two authors
It's Not Only Rock 'N' Roll by Jenny Boyd,Holly George-Warren 18/11 3★

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸RAB where a character goes to a party
Becoming Beth by Meredith Appleyard 5/11 3.5★

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in France
The Paris Cooking School by Sophie Beaumont 13/11 4★

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read a character who is abusive - Sarah's partner Joe
The Village Green Bookshop by Rachael Lucas 20/11 3★

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read with a boat on the cover
by Maeve Haran 1/11 3★

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count - 272p
The Pyramid of Mud by Andrea Camilleri 11/11 2★

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read a book tagged humor.
I Woke Up Dead at the Mall by Judy Sheehan 16/11 2★

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks
The One and Only Dolly Jamieson by Lisa Ireland 25/11 4.5★

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book that is seventh in a series
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny 8/11 3★

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable
The Heron's Cry by Ann Cleeves 17/11 3.5★

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book with a character who finally gets what they want - a better relationship with her family
Summer at the French Café by Sue Moorcroft 22/11 3★

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book where a character gives an interview
Two Feet, Four Paws by Spud Talbot-Ponsonby 9/11 3★

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date - 2014
Bird Box by Josh Malerman 6/11 3.5★

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that was published in 2021
You're Doing it Wrong by Kaz Cooke 16/11 5★

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Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Each task may be done once.

00/21+ Completed

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy.
Murder at Rover Meadows by Cindy Bell 4/17/2024

2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read a first in a series.
The Island of Adventure by Enid Blyton 4/20/2024

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read a book who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation) He was big in architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright: The Man who Played with Blocks, A Short Illustrated Biography by Pia Abate 3/29/2024

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read a book set in England.
At the Drop of a Hat by Jenn McKinlay 5/4/2024

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read a fourth in a series.
book:Copy Cap Murder|25361859] by Jenn McKinlay 5/5/2024

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) Her mother looses power over her when she falls in love.
Wild Ride by Sadie King 4/30/2024

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read a book set on an island.
And Then There Were Bones by Adriana Licio 12/10/2023

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States
Viper by Brooke Blaine 12/6/2024
8. Thunderball (1961)

🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read a short novel (under 150 pages).
Fanning the Flames by Victoria Dahl 4/30/2024 p66

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
Read a book where a character is disguised. (Your interpretation).
The Castle of Adventure by Enid Blyton 5/13/2024

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read the last book in a series.
Lust Hate Love by Ella Frank 1/4/2024

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read a book where a character goes to a party.
Lethally Green by Amber Boffin 3/31/2024

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Wild Ride by Sadie King 4/30/2024

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read a book with a fish on the cover (Show cover).
by Amy Lane 11/08/2024

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read a book where a character is murdered.
The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams 1/19/2024

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read a book with a boat on the cover (Show cover).
by Enid Blyton 4/20/2024

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.


8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read a book where a character has to apprehend someone.
Look Alive Twenty-Five by Janet Evanovich 5/13/2024

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland.
The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton 3/18/2024

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia.
Red Dirt Heart by N.R. Walker 4/24/2024

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25).
Holly and the Food Pantry by Dianne Harman 3/23/2024

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish.
Buried in a Bog by Sheila Connolly 2/9/2024

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional.
On Davis Row by N.R. Walker 1/30/2024

Welcome Frankie, Andrea I have to admit I am a Pierce Brosnan fan. I was surprised when I saw one of the old Sean Connery a couple months ago I thought how bad it was. My favorites are Pierce and Daniel, Tari, Joann, JoAnne, Olivermagnus, PepperP0t and Catsalive.

Love that your favorites are also the modern ones. Such great action sequences in those. Thanks for sharing, Genevieve!

Andrea wrote: "Love that your favorites are also the modern ones. Such great action sequences in those. Thanks for sharing, Genevieve!"

Yes. I think I have seen a lot of them but I was really impressed with Daniel Craig when I watched him a few months ago.

Bond James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Completed: 21/21+

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy:
Breathless (Steel Brothers Saga, #10) by Helen Hardt 11/3/23
🍸Read a book where a character is a banker
🍸Read a book where a character has gone through several jobs

2.🍸Read a book about WW II
🍸Read a book with a character who is a journalist
🍸Read a book with a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation):
Madrabaz Kvaçi (Kvachi) by Mikheil Javakhishvili 12/2/23

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read a book where a character goes to a casino:
Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow 1/14/24

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read a book with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation):
Karanlığın Elli Tonu (Fifty Shades Darker / Fifty Shades, #2) by E.L. James 1/22/24

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker
🍸Read a third in a series
🍸Read a book set in England:
Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman 11/4/23

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character loses power (Your interpretation):
Argonautika by Apollonius of Rhodes 11/10/23
🍸Read a book where an assassination is attempted
🍸Read From Russia With Love.

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸Read a book set in the United States:
Dövüş Kulübü (Fight Club/ Fight Club, #1) by Chuck Palahniuk 11/9/23
🍸Read a book with a gold cover (Show cover)
🍸Read Goldfinger.

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me
🍸Read a book with two authors
🍸Read a short novel (under 150 pages):
Aile Çay Bahçesi (Family Tea Garden) by Yekta Kopan (144 pages) 11/11/23

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service
🍸Read a book with a character called Teresa or Tracy
🍸Read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation):
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis 11/27/23

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun
🍸 Read a book that was published posthumously or
🍸 Read a book that is a best seller:
Peygamberin Son Beş Günü (The Last Five Days of the Prophet) by Tahsin Yücel 12/27/23

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read a book where a character goes to a party:
Anna'nın Yedi Günahı (Seven Sins of Anna) by Lena Divani 11/26/23
🍸Read a book with a character who is an air hostess.

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸Read The Hilderbrand Rarity
🍸Read a book with a character who is abusive:
Güzel Ölümün Öyküsü (The Tale of Pretty Death) by Ayşegül Devecioğlu 12/6/23
🍸Read a book with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸Read a book set in Germany
🍸Read a book where a character stays in a hotel:
Gizemler (Mysteries) by Knut Hamsun 11/17/23
🍸Read a book with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York
🍸Read a book where the MC has a boyfriend:
Ravenous (Steel Brothers Saga, #11) by Helen Hardt 11/28/23
🍸Read a book that is tagged humor.

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸Read Octopussy
🍸Read a book which has flashbacks in it:
Kedi Gözü (Cat's Eye) by Margaret Atwood 11/19/23
🍸Read a book where a character has to apprehend someone.

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland:
Borges ve Ben: Bir Karşılaşma (Borges and Me: An Encounter) by Jay Parini 12/5/23
🍸Read a book that is seventh in a series
🍸Read a book with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation):
Kaçak Protokol (Rogue Protocol / The Murderbot Diaries, #3) by Martha Wells 12/3/23 🍸Read a book with a character who is an actor
🍸Read a book where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut
🍸Read a book where a character who wants to lose weight
🍸Read a book where a character who finally gets what they want (Your interpretation):
Aksaray'dan Bir Perihan (Perihan of Aksaray) by Suat Derviş 11/12/23

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25):
Anaların Hakkı (The Rights of Mothers) by Selçuk Baran 12/9/23
🍸Read a book where a character gives an interview
🍸Read a book you think is wonderful.

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish
🍸Read a book where some one plays a video game or
🍸Read a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date:
Ara Tonlar (Intermediate Tones) by Ayşegül Devecioğlu (First published in 2014) 11/15/23

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation):
Ölmüş Eşek (Dead Donkey) by Aziz Nesin 12/26/23
🍸Read a book that was published in 2021
🍸Read a book that has a character who is called Daniel or Craig

Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Each task may be done once.

23/21+ Completed

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy
✅Star of the Game-Amy Aislin, 4/10/24

2.🍸Read a book with a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).
✅Kiss To Belong-Anna Doe, 1/7/24

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read a first in a series
✅Egotistical Puckboy-Eden Finley, 1/21/24 -- Puckboys #1

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read a third in a series
✅Fangirl, Vol. 3: The Manga - Rainbow Rowell, 11/28/23

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation)
✅Solo for the Season - Martha Keyes, 12/6/23

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read a book set on an island.
✅Fighting to Breathe-Aurora Rose Reynolds, 2/23/24

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸Read a book set in the United States
✅Fangirl, Vol. 2: The Manga-Rainbow Rowell, 11/18/23

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read where a character is blackmailed.
✅Until Harmony-Aurora Rose Reynolds, 2/18/24

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read a short novel (under 150 pages).
✅Secret Santa Face-Off - Victoria Denault, 12/1/23 -- 96 pgs

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).
✅Prince of the Palisades-Julian Winters, 6/15/24

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read where a character goes to a party
✅Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun - Jonny Garza Villa, 11/9/23

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
✅Where We Started-Ashley Munoz, 5/25/24

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs
✅Until Sage-Aurora Rose Reynolds, 1/19/24

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
✅You're Smart, Strong and You Got This: Drawings, Affirmations, and Comfort to Help with Anxiety and Depression - Kate Allan, 11/13/23 -- 212 pgs

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read a book where the MC has a boyfriend
✅Heartstopper: Volume Five - Alice Oseman, 12/28/23

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.
✅Something like Love-Piper Rayne, 3/8/24

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.
✅It's a Date - Again-Jeneva Rose, 1/24/24

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation)
✅Show Me How to Love-Ray Celar, 5/5/24

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.
✅Red, White & Royal Blue-Casey McQuiston, 6/6/24

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character who finally gets what they want
✅Get Frosted - Amy Aislin, 12/30/23

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.
✅Clueless Puckboy-Eden Finley, 6/19/24

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
✅Next of Kin-Hannah Bonam-Young, 2/16/24 -- published 5/27/22

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.
✅What Saves Us-Maggie Gates, 3/29/24

Bond, James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Goal: 24/21+
Level 3: 21 or more tasks.

The Author
**1. 🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.**
The Brands Who Came For Christmas - Maggie Shayne - 12/18/23 - Cain Caleb Montgomery III

**2. 🍸Read a book about WW II.
The Keeper of Hidden Books - Madeline Martin - 01/28/24

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
**🍸Read a first in a series.**
Bloombay Beginnings - Lilly Beckett - 12/10/23 - Bloombay Shores #1

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

**3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read a book set in England.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute - Talia Hibbert - 02/13/24

**4 Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read a fourth in a seriess.
Infinity 8 Vol. 4: Symbolic Guerrilla - Lewis Trondheim - 02/22/24

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.

**6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read a book that set on an island.
Bad Island: A Graphic Novel - Doug TenNapel - 11/08/23

**7 Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States
Searoad - Ursula K. Le Guin - 12/14/23 - Oregon

**8 Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read a book with a weapon on the cover (Show cover).
Kingdom Come - Mark Waid - 12/08/23


**9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read a book with two authors.
Alaska Adventurer - Ann Omasta & Callie Love - 11/25/23

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).

**11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read a book that is the last book in a series.
Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt - Lucinda Riley - 02/22/24

**12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read a book that is a best seller.
The Fault in Our Stars - John Green - 11/02/23

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.

**2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Black Hills - Nora Roberts - 11/18/23 - Cooper Sullivan

**3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is abusive.
Eleanor & Park - Rainbow Rowell - 11/26/23 - Eleanor's stepfather.

**4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read a book where a character is murdered.
The September House - Carissa Orlando - 11/30/23 - Hal Hartman

**5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read a book where a character uses drugs.
The Sun Sister - Lucinda Riley - 01/06/24 - Electra D'Apliese

**6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
Alone - Barbara De Smedt - 11/05/23 - Page count: 375

**7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read a book that is tagged humor.
Starter Villain - John Scalzi - 12/07/23

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

**9. Octopussy (1965)**
🍸 Read a book which has flashbacks.
Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn - 12/02/23

The Actors
**1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book that is seventh in a series.
The Missing Sister - Lucinda Riley - 02/10/24 - The Seven Sisters #7.

**2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation).
Brides of Iowa: Three Loves Are Sweet Surprises along Willow Creek - Connie Stevens - 11/25/23 - Gideon Maxwell

**3. George Lazenby (1969)**
🍸 Read a book that is second in a series.
Cowboy in Colorado - Jasinda Wilder - 12/03/23 - Fifty States of Love #2

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),

**5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)**
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25).
Zoc - Jade Khoo - 12/25/23 - Zoc is a teenager.

**6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
Joan - Katherine J. Chen - 12/24/23 - July 5, 2022

**7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that was published in 2021.
The Little Grave - Carolyn Arnold - 01/13/24

FINISHED!! - BOND, JAMES BOND

Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Each task may be done once.

TASKS: 27/21+
(32 possible)

The Author

☑️ 1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964) was a British writer

X🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy
Someone Else's Shoes Jojo Moyes (Nisha’s husband, Carl Cantor, is very wealthy) 11/04/23

or is a banker

or has gone through several jobs.

☑️ 2. While working for Britain's Naval Intelligence Division during the Second World War

🍸Read a book about WW II

X or a character who is a journalist
The Last Housewife Ashley Winstead (Podcaster) 11/04/23

or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).

(12) The Books

☑️ 1. Casino Royale (1953)

🍸Read Casino Royale

X or a first in a series
House Party Murder Rap (Evie Parker Mystery 1) Sonia Parin 11/04/23

or where a character goes to a casino.

☑️ 2. Live and Let Die (1954) (1)

🍸Read Live and Let Die

or read a book set in Jamaica

X or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)
Getaway Girl (Getaway Girl 1) Tessa Bailey (Elijah is not only physically large, he is a big deal politician) 11/03/23

☑️ 3. Moonraker (1955)

🍸Read Moonraker

X or a third in a series
Kiss the Girl (Meant to Be 3) Zoraida Córdova 11/06/23

or a book set in England.

☑️ 4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)

🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever

X or a fourth in a series
Return to Sender (A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery 4) Tonya Kappes 11/09/23

or a book set in Las Vegas.

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)

🍸 Read a book where a character loses power (Your interpretation)

or where an assassination is attempted

or read From Russia With Love.

☑️ 6. Dr. No (1958)

🍸Read Dr. No

or a book that is set in the Caribbean

X or set on an island.
Case Histories (Jackson Brodie 1) Kate Atkinson (Great Britain) 11/10/23

☑️ 7 Goldfinger (1959)

X🍸 Read a book set in the United States
Thanksgiving Janet Evanovich 11/03/23

or with a gold cover (Show cover)

or read Goldfinger.

☑️ 8 Thunderball (1961)

🍸Read Thunderball

or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover)

X or where a character is blackmailed.
Grave Sight (Harper Connelly 1) Charlaine Harris (p. 258) 11/05/23

☑️ 9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)

🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me
or a book with two authors

X or a short novel (under 150 pages).
Ankle Snatcher (Creature Feature 4) Grady Hendrix (29 pages) 11/02/23

☑️ 10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)

🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service

or with a character called Teresa or Tracy

X or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).
Some of Us Are Looking (County Kerry 2) Carlene O'Connor (the killer lost over fifty pounds and no one recognised him) 11/11/23

☑️ 11 You Only Live Twice (1964)

🍸Read You Only Live Twice

X or a book that is the last book in a series
Red Letter Slay (A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery 8) Tonya Kappes 11/19/23

or a trilogy.

12. The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)

🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun

or a book that was published posthumously

or a book that is a best seller.

(9) Short Stories

☑️ 1. "Quantum of Solace"

🍸Read "Quantum of Solace"

X or where a character goes to a party
a party planner for the cowboy (The Brothers Duncan Ranch Book 1) April Murdock 11/07/23

or with a character who is an air hostess.

2. "From a View to a Kill" (1959)

🍸 Read From A View To A Kill

or a book set in France

or with a character who rides a motorcycle.

☑️ 3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)

🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity

X or a character who is abusive
Aunt Bessie Believes (Isle of Man 2) Diana Xarissa (Ms Teare is horrible to everyone) 11/13/23

or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

☑️ 4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)

🍸Read For Your Eyes Only

or a book set in Jamaica

X or where a character is murdered.
White Out (Badlands Thriller 1) Danielle Girard (there are a few murders) 11/02/23

Part Two

☑️ 5. "Risico" (1960)

🍸Read Risico

X or where a character uses drugs
Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank (Finlay Donovan 3.5) Elle Cosimano (one of Veronica’s co-workers tokes up during lunch) 11/20/23

or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

☑️ 6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)

🍸 Read a book set in Germany

or where a character stays in a hotel

X or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
When in Rome (When in Rome 1) Sarah Adams (320 pages) 11/03/23

☑️ 7. "007 in New York" (1963)

🍸Read 007 In New York
or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend

X or that is tagged humor.
Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries (Campers & Criminals 1) Tonya Kappes 11/02/23

☑️ 8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)

🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady"

or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover)

X or a book where there is an auction.
Forever Home Graham Norton (p. 266 “. . . found an auction . . . paintings . . . bid on them.”) 11/19/23

☑️ 9. Octopussy (1965)

🍸 Read Octopussy

X or read a book which has flashbacks in it
Good Bad Girl Alice Feeney 11/19/23

or where a character has to apprehend someone.

(7) The Actors

☑️ 1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)

🍸 Read a book set in Scotland

X or that is seventh in a series
Deadly Delivery (A Mail Carruer Mystery 7) Tonya Kappes 11/14/23

or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.

☑️ 2. David Niven (1967)

🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation)

or with a character who is an actor

X or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Grave Surprise (Harper Connolly 2) Charlaine Harris (p. 247 “. . . pearl-colored Lexus . . .”) 11/06/23

☑️ 3. George Lazenby (1969)

🍸 Read a book set in Australia

X or that is second in a series
Address For Murder (A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery 2) Tonya Kappes 11/07/23

or with royalty in the story line.

☑️ 4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)

X 🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut
Why Are You Like This?: An ArtbyMoga Comic Collection Meg Adams 11/04/23

or a character who wants to lose weight

or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),

☑️ 5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)

🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25)

X or where a character gives an interview
First Class Killer (A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery 5) Tonya Kappes (A visiting author is interviewed on the radio) 11/13/23

or a book you think is wonderful.

☑️ 6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)

🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish

or where some one plays a video game

X or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
All She Wrote (A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery 3) Tonya Kappes (Pub. O5/26/2020) 11/09/23

☑️ 7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)

🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation)

or a book that was published in 2021

X or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig
Maybe Next Time Cesca Major (p. 9 Daniel) 11/15/23

Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11-20 Tasks
Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Each task may be done once.


TASKS

The Author

🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.

🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.

4 Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.

7 Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.

8 Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories

1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.

The Actors

1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.

Bond .... James Bond
11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

28/21+ Completed

TASKS

The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.
An Unlikely Match for the Governess - Lauri Robinson (HH #1765 - Dec 2023) - Nov 28

2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).
Faking a Fairy Tale - Teri Wilson (HSE #3002 - Sept 2023) (journalist) - Nov 30




The Books

1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.
The Heart-Shaped Murders - Denise N. Wheatley (HI #2078 - June 2022) (first in series) - Nov 14

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.
Never Wager with a Wallflower - Virginia Heath (St. Martin's - Nov 2023) (third) - Nov 7

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.
Secrets, Vegas Style - Kira Sinclair (HD #2838 - Nov 2021) - Dec 3

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.
Silver Lady - Mary Jo Putney (Kensington - Dec 2023) (assassination attempt) - Nov 23

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.
Misty Hollow Massacre - Carol Ericson (HI #2184 - Dec 2023) (island) - Nov 28

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.
Their Sweet Coastal Reunion - Kaylie Newell (HSE #2957 - Jan 2023) (USA) - Dec 1

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.
The Duke's Saber - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade Publ - Dec 2023) (sword) - Dec 15

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).
Truth or Lyon - Katherine Bone (Dragonblade Pub - Oct 2023) (148 pgs) - Nov 4

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).
Code Name: Gemini - Janie Crouch, Danielle M. Haas ( Calamitte Jane Pub - Nov 2023) (disguised) - Nov 9

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.
Dead Again - Nichole Severn (HI #2147 - June 2023) (last in series) - Nov 18

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.


2 12

Short Stories

1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.
Her Best Friend's Wedding - Christine Rimmer (HSE #3020 - Dec 2023) (bachelorett party) - Nov 20

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Balancing Act - Emily March (Grand Central - Dec 2023) (motorcycle) - Nov 27

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).
Secrets of Silverpeak Mine - Cindi Myers (HI #2183 - Dec 2023) - Nov 21

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.
Rescued by the Rancher - Barb Han (HI #2134 - Apr 2023) (murdered) - Dec 2

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).
Colton's Undercover Seduction - Beth Cornelison (HRS #2227 - May 2023) (boat) - Dec 6

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
Cinderella's Costa Rican Adventure - Scarlet Wilson (HR #4876 - Nov 2023) (hotel) - Nov 16

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.
The Pierogi Peril - Geri Krotow (Severn House - Jan 2024) (boyfriend) - Jan 4

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.
Falling for His Pretend Countess - Lauri Robinson (HH #1721 - May 2023) (jewelry) - Dec 10

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.
The Soldier's Refuge - Sabrina York (HSE #2986 - June 2023) (flashbacks) - Dec 4




The Actors

1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.
The Lyon's Redemption - Sandra Sookoo (Dragonblade Pub - Nov 2023) (Thomas) - Nov 10

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Luck of the Lyon - Belle Ami (Dragonblade - Nov 2023) (magnificent white pearl necklace - loc 2258) - Nov 13

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.
The Prince's Safari Temptation - Nina Singh (HR #4872 - Oct 2023) - Nov 15

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),
Marry & Bright - Teri Wilson (HSE #3021 - Dec 2023) (gets what they want) - Nov 30

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.
Falling for Dr. Maverick - Kathy Douglass (HSE #3007 - Oct 2023) (interview) - Dec 20

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
Liaison with the Champagne Count - Bronwyn Scott (HH #1768 - Jan 2024) (pub 2024) - Dec 18

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.
Watchers of the Night - Charlene Parris (HRS #2262 - Jan 2024) (Daniel) - Dec 21

Overflow, if needed

Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Each task may be done once.

00/21+ Completed

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy- Off-Limits Best Friend-Emelia Blair 12/1

2.🍸Read a book with a character who is intelligent- Fantastic Four: Books of Doom-Ed Brubaker 11/4

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series- The School for Good and Evil-Soman Chainani 11/15

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series- Chainsaw Man, Vol. 3: Kill Denji-Tatsuki Fujimoto 11/24

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series- Chainsaw Man, Vol. 4: The Gun is Mightier-Tatsuki Fujimoto 11/24,

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States- Tell Me What Really Happened-Chelsea Sedoti 11/5

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read a book where a character is blackmailed.- Just Our Luck-Julia Walton 11/22

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages)- fluid.-Renaada Williams 11/27

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).- The Patient-Jasper DeWitt 11/17

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read with a character who rides a motorcycle.- Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Vol. 2-Haro Aso 11/19

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read a book where a character is murdered.- Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 10: Picnic-Naoki Urasawa 11/13

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany- Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 9: A Nameless Monster-Naoki Urasawa 11/13

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read a book that is tagged humor- The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 10-Kousuke Oono 11/12

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover)- Lullabies (Volume 2)-Lang Leav 12/4

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it- The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 33-Nakaba Suzuki 11/3

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series- Chainsaw Man, Vol. 7-Tatsuki Fujimoto 11/27

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable- The Seven Deadly Sins Vol. 32-Nakaba Suzuki 11/1

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book with royalty in the story line.- The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 31-Nakaba Suzuki 11/1

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut- Home Before Night-J.P. Pomare 11/8

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25)- Escape Room-Maren Stoffels 11/14

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that was published in 2021- Chainsaw Man, Vol. 6: Boom Boom Boom-Tatsuki Fujimoto 11/26

Welcome everyone

Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11-20 Tasks
Level 3: 21 or more tasks.

0/5-10

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.

2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.

Bond .... James Bond

Duration: November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024
Level 3: 21 or more tasks.

READ: 30/30

The Author
✔ 1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.
Just the Sexiest Man Alive - Julie James (hero) 12/26

✔ 2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).
Viking Warrior Rising - Asa Maria Bradley (Naya, a genius) 11/17

The Books
✔ 1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.
The Little Black Dress - Piper James (heroine) 11/15

✔ 2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)
It's Getting Scot in Here - Suzanne Enoch (hero 6'4") 12/7

✔ 3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.
The Peacock's Poison - Ruby Loren 11/18

✔ 4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.
Belle Manor Haunting - Cheryl Bradshaw (Addison Lockhart #4) 11/30

✔ 5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.
Calculated Risks - Seanan McGuire (psychic Sarah over uses her power) 11/11

✔ 6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library - Michiko Aoyama (Japan) 11/22

✔ 7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.
Hollowthorn - Kalyn Josephson (Oregon) 11/1

✔ 8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.
Spotted at the Cemetery - Addison Moore & Bellamy Bloom (Tabitha) 11/27

✔ 9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).
House of Correction - Nicci French (Nicci Gerrard & Sean French) 11/11

✔ 10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised.
Statue of Limitations - Kate Collins (Case Donnelly) 12/17

✔ 11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.
Warrior Witch - Danielle L. Jensen 12/10

✔ 12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.
Rock Paper Scissors - Alice Feeney 12/16

Short Stories
✔ 1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.
Better Off Thread - Amanda Lee (MCs to a Christmas party) 12/29

✔ 2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Six Months - Dannika Dark (Reno) 12/24

✔ 3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).
Hidden Huntress - Danielle L. Jensen (the troll king) 11/20

✔ 4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.
The September House - Carissa Orlando 11/6

✔ 5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).
Made in the U.S.A. - Billie Letts (Lutie, cocaine) 11/16

✔ 6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
Twelve Angry Librarians - Miranda James (272 pages) 11/6

✔ 7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.
Dreadful - Jana Deleon 11/18

✔ 8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.
Grave Witch - Kalayna Price 11/3


✔ 9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.
Payback in Death - J.D. Robb (MC) 12/5

The Actors
✔ 1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.
A Catered Thanksgiving - Isis Crawford (Sean Simmons) 11/20

✔ 2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text.
Books of Blood: Volume One - Clive Barker 11/5
(it was iridescent like mother of pearl), p69

✔ 3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.
Force of Nature - Jane Harper 11/4

✔ 4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),
City of Ruin - Charissa Weaks (Alexus) 11/15

✔ 5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.
Midnight Showing - Megan Shepherd (Haven and Kylie) 11/8

✔ 6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
My Lady Judge - Cora Harrison (MC) 12/24

✔ 7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.
Yes & I Love You - Roni Loren (pub March 2, 2021) 11/1

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Welcome Dita and Barbara

Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024
Level 2 - 11-20 Tasks
Progress: 30 of 20
Completed: 6/6/24

Each task may be done once.

TASKS
The Author
💎 1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.
Devotion by Ivy Smoak (2/17/24)

💎 2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross (5/31/24) ~ Iris & Kit

The Books
💎 1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.
Home for the Holidays by Sara Richardson (12/28/23) ~ Juniper Springs #1

💎 2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)
Tarnished Knight by Jack Campbell (4/15/24) ~ General Artur Drakon

💎 3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.
Beautiful Player by Christina Lauren (1/18/24) ~ Beautiful Bastard #3

💎 4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.
Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (2/1/24) ~ The Inheritance Cycle #4

💎 5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.
White Hot by Ilona Andrews (11/3/23)

💎 6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.
The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger (4/22/24) ~ Manhattan

💎 7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.
by Marie Bostwick (5/17/24)

💎 8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸 Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.
Wildfire by Ilona Andrews (1/28/24)

💎 9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews (3/24/24) ~ 145 pages

💎 10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).
Power Play by Ridley Pearson (4/27/24) ~ Keepers must enter Disney World in disguise

💎 11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.
Orphan of Destiny by Michael P. Spradlin (1/21/24) ~ The Youngest Templar #3

💎 12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion (12/3/23)

Short Stories
💎 1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸 Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.
White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison (4/6/24) ~ New Year's Eve party

💎 2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Ceaseless by Abbi Glines (6/2/24) ~ Dank has a motorcycle

💎 3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).
White Out by A.A. Dark (4/21/24) ~ sex slaves are abused

💎 4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.
A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow (2/6/24)

💎 5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).
Dead Silence by Kimberly Derting (2/29/24) ~ the gang steal to get more drugs

💎 6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz (1/15/24) ~ 477 pages

💎 7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.
Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley (5/26/24)

💎 8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.
by Rachel Caine (12/7/23)

💎 9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.
Blood Bound by Rachel Vincent (3/26/24)

The Actors
💎 1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.
The Ring of Wind by Chris Bradford (11/19/23) ~ Young Samurai #7

💎 2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater (3/28/24) ~ Lord Sorcier

💎 3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.
Escape from Falaise by John Flanagan (11/22/23) ~ Prince & King

💎 4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),
A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn (6/6/24) ~ Cane Brothers #3

💎 5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸 Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.
The Treatment by Suzanne Young (1/3/24) ~ teenagers

💎 6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
Wizard Cadet by Rodney W. Hartman (11/23/23) ~ pub 9/7/15

💎 7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸 Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave (2/5/24) ~ published 5/4/21

Welcome Marla

Bond .... James Bond
Duration: 11/01/23 - 10/31/24
Level: 3 (21+ tasks/books)
Completed: 30/21+


The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/5 - Roarke is one of the most wealthy people

2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent. Bullets and Beads by Jana Deleon 5* 11/28 - she’s very intelligent

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino. Face-Off by Kathleen Brooks 3* 11/6 - Shadows Landing: The Townsends #1

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". Wo dich das Leben anlächelt=The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan 4* 11/20 - Ramsay Urquart is so big he has to duck not to struck his head doors or on lamps, several characters commented how huge he was (and that describes not only his body, but his heart as well)

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England. Danger on the Atlantic by Erica Ruth Neubauer 3* 12/16 - A Jane Wunderly Mystery #3

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas. Love and Mistletoe book 4 in Love in Ballybeg: Books 1-5 by Zara Keane 3.5* 12/5 - Ballybeg #4

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love. Tödliche Absicht=Without Fail by Lee Child 3* 12/10 - there’re several assassination attempts on the vice president

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island. Season of Wonder by Marta Perry 3* 11/10 - set on the Caldwell Island, South Carolina

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger. And A Dead Guy In A Pear Tree by Leslie Kelly book 2 in Harlequin Holiday Collection: Four Classic Seasonal Novellas 3.5* 11/9 - set in Wheaton, Illinois

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed. Mistletoe and the Marquess book 3 in An Enchanted Christmas Collection: Regency Romance by Wendy Vella 4.5* 12/8 - female MC was blackmailed into an engagement

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel. Tanz mit mir, Aurelia (Dance With Me, Aurelia) by Titus Müller 4* 12/6 - 176 pages

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. A Rock & Roll Christmas by Lillian Duncan book 1 in Sleigh Bells and Suspense: Inspiration Christmas Stories 3.5* 12/10 - male MC, a rock star, disguises himself while running from a stalker

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series. Save Your Breath by Melinda Leigh 4* 11/23 - Morgan Dane #6

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller. Lady Susan & The Watsons by Jane Austen 3* 12/30 - both were published posthumously

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess. Snowbound by Cassie Cole 3* 12/16 - there’s a surprise party

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle. Murder at Wedgefield Manor by Erica Ruth Neubauer 4* 11/23 - Alistair - the host’s nephew rides a motorcycle with sidecar

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover. Falling Hard for the Royal Guard: Eine königliche Liebeskomödie=Falling Hard for the Royal Guard by Megan Clawson 4* 11/16 - Maggie’s ex-boyfriend, who’s trying to get back with her, was verbally abusive

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered. Murder in the Aisle by Kris Pearson now Kristie Klewes 4* 11/12 - Isobel Crombie is murdered in the beginning of the story

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover. Bones Don't Lie by Melinda Leigh 4* 11/11 - Logan needs pain drugs after several attacks on his life

6. "The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count. What Child Is This? book 3 in Hold Me Tight - North Pole Anthology 1: Holiday Romances Set in Alaska by Noelle Fox 3* 11/15 - male MC stays at first in the hotel

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor. What I've Done by Melinda Leigh 4* 11/14 - Morgan’s boyfriend is named Logan

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction. Intrigue in Istanbul by Erica Ruth Neubauer 3* 12/19 - she wears a sparkling tiara

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone. Seduced by the Season by Merline Lovelace book 3 in Harlequin Holiday Collection: Four Classic Seasonal Novellas 3* 11/9 - Clint has to apprehend an art thief

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas. Wo das Glück zu Hause ist=The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan 4* 11/13 - set mainly in Kirrinfief, Scotland

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. The Secret Lives of Colour by Kassia St. Clair 3* 11/6 - Vermeer’s Girl with the Pearl Earring (p. 79) & definition of the color ‘Pearl’ in the glossary (p. 325) (or book 5 - the collection of essays about colors describes their individual histories, raise or loss of power/prominence in artist’s palettes and meaning as well as the cultural differences they are regarded as.)

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line. Her Last Goodbye by Melinda Leigh 3* 11/10 - Morgan Dane #2

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, If Only In My Dreams book 2 in Hold Me Tight - North Pole Anthology 1: Holiday Romances Set in Alaska by Noelle Fox 3.5* 11/15 - Amelia gets a donut machine she wanted for ages, Wes gets a haircut (head & face)

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful. Blame it on Mistletoe book 1 in Hold Me Tight - North Pole Anthology 1: Holiday Romances Set in Alaska by Noelle Fox 4.5* 11/14 - one of the MCs is a five year old boy

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date. The Silence by Kendra Elliot 4* 11/18 - the neighbor of the (first) victim plays video game when the police canvases the street

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig. The Babbling Brook Naked Poker Club - Book Six by Ann Warner 4* 11/18 - published 10/14/21
*

Just in case
*

Bond .... James Bond
November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024

Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11-20 Tasks
Level 3: 21 or more tasks

25/21+ Tasks Completed

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.
Single All the Way by Kate Watson (12/10/23)
wealthy character

2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).
Christmas Homecoming Secrets by Lynette Eason (12/9/23)
journalist

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.
Christmas in Dixie by Kaci Lane (12/1/23) - Apple Cart County Christmas

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)
Magic Redeemed by K.M. Shea (11/23/23)
Mr. Big

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.
The Bride of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep (11/28/23)
set in England

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.
Scarlett and the Dark Woods by Mary Mecham (11/30/23) - Autumn Fairy Tales

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character loses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.
Magic Forged by K.M. Shea (11/22/23)
loses power

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.
Jingle all the Wave by Shelly Jasperson (12/12/23)
island

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.
Hidden Spring by Liz Adair (11/25/23)
set in US

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.
Magic Unleashed by K.M. Shea (11/27/23)


9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).
Knight from the Ashes by Shari L. Tapscott (11/17/23)
two authors

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).
The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep (11/8/23)
character disguised

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.
Cabin Crush by Kasey Stockton (12/3/23)
best seller

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.
His Stand-In Holiday Girlfriend by Kasey Stockton (11/29/23)
party

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Townshipped by Savannah Scott (11/6/23)
motorcycle

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.
The Bachelor and the Bride by Sarah M. Eden (11/21/23)
murdered

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).
To Break a Silence by Lydia Mae (11/11/23)


6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
Snowed In on Main Street by Kasey Stockton (11/29/23)
hotel

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.
Melodies and Mistletoe by Kasey Stockton (11/30/23)
humor

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.
To Defy a Dream by Mary Mecham (11/5/23)
flashbacks

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.
Absolutely Not in Love by Jenny Proctor (11/9/23) - Sweater Weather #7

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
To Escape a Wonderland by Cece Louise (11/4/23)
honorable character

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.
The Unlucky Prince by Deborah Grace White (11/15/23)
royalty

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),
A Prior Engagement by Ashtyn Newbold (11/7/23)
character gets what they want

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
Christmas Ranch Rescue by Lynette Eason (12/7/23) - Published 12/5/2017

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.

Welcome Agnieszka and Shash

Bond .... James Bond - COMPLETED
Duration: November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Completed: 30/21+

Each task may be done once.

TASKS

The Author

1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs. A Time for Mercy - John Grisham 8/4/24

2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation). Little Boy Blue - M.J. Arlidge 5/17/24

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino. Casino Royale - Ian Fleming 11/25/23

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation) Live and Let Die - Ian Fleming 2/27/24

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England. Moonraker - Ian Fleming 3/22/24

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas. Diamonds are Forever - Ian Fleming 5/21/24

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love. Inside Threat - Matthew Quirk 6/15/24

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island. True to Me - Kay Bratt 4/29/24 (set in Hawaii)

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger. Stealing Home - Sherryl Woods 8/10/24 (set in Serenity, South Carolina)

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed. The Shadows Between Us - Tricia Levenseller 4/13/24

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages). Goodbye to Yesterday - Wanda E. Brunstetter 2/15/24 (128 pgs.)

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation). The Doll - Taylor Stevens 8/14/24

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy. Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins 4/11/24

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller. The Fault in Our Stars - John Green 4/28/24

Short Stories

1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess. Hostage - Clare Mackintosh 7/8/24

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle. Light Through the Vines - Fiona Valpy 7/15/24 (set in Paris, France)

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover). The Promise - J.L. Beck 8/6/24

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered. The Teacher - Freida McFadden 6/25/24

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover). The Street Lawyer - John Grisham 8/11/24

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count. Hello, Summer - Mary Kay Andrews 6/20/24 (472 pgs.)

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor. Everything's Trash, But It's Okay - Phoebe Robinson 4/16/24

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction. Secretly Yours - Tessa Bailey 8/9/24 (necklace)

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone. Hard Eight - Janet Evanovich 4/25/24

The Actors

1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas. Seven Up - Janet Evanovich 4/7/24

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) The Life She Wanted - Anita Abriel 5/22/24 (pg. 149 – Lillian wore a feathered headdress and held a pearl fan.)

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line. Homicide and Halo-Halo - Mia P. Manansala 4/4/24

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want (Your interpretation). The Sandcastle Hurricane - Carolyn Brown 3/14/24

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful. Identity - Nora Roberts 4/6/24

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date. The Murder House - James Patterson 7/27/24 (published on September 24, 2015)

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig. It Happened One Summer - Tessa Bailey 8/3/24 (published on July 13, 2021)

Welcome Caraina

The Lost Challenges
Bond .... James Bond
Duration: 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Progress: 21+ out of 21 (Level 3: 21 or more tasks)

Ian Fleming's James Bond has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid and so I decided to write a challenge about James Bond. I am guessing we might have a few James Bond fans out there.

Pick one task from each number.

Challenge Rules
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TASKS

The Author

1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964) was a British writer, best known for his postwar James Bond series of spy novels. Fleming came from a wealthy family connected to the merchant bank Robert Fleming & Co., and his father was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Henley from 1910 until his death on the Western Front in 1917. Educated at Eton, Sandhurst, and, briefly, the universities of Munich and Geneva, Fleming moved through several jobs before he started writing.
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs:
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang - *** - 11/3/2023 - 323 Pages - Wealthy character



2. While working for Britain's Naval Intelligence Division during the Second World War, Fleming was involved in planning Operation Goldeneye and in the planning and oversight of two intelligence units: 30 Assault Unit and T-Force. He drew from his wartime service and his career as a journalist for much of the background, detail, and depth of his James Bond novels.
🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation):
Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships by Nina Totenberg - **** - 11/12/2023 - 320 Pages - Journalist



The Books

1. Casino Royale (1953)
Casino Royale is the first novel by the British author Ian Fleming and it is the first James Bond book. The story concerns the British secret agent James Bond, gambling at the casino in Royale-les-Eaux to try and bankrupt Le Chiffre, the treasurer of a French union and a member of the Russian secret service.
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo - ***** - 11/15/2023 - 461 Pages - First in a series



2. Live and Let Die (1954)
Live and Let Die is the second novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series. Set in London, the United States and Jamaica. The story centers on Bond's pursuit of "Mr. Big", a criminal who has links to the American criminal network, the world of voodoo and SMERSH—an arm of the Soviet secret service—all of which are threats to the First World. Bond becomes involved in the US through Mr. Big's smuggling of 17th-century gold coins from British territories in the Caribbean.
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation):
Enemies by Tijan - ***** - 11/2/2023 - 379 Pages - Mr. Big character



3. Moonraker (1955)
Moonraker is the third James Bond novel. The plot is derived from a Fleming screenplay that was too short for a full novel, so he added the passage of the bridge game between Bond and the industrialist Hugo Drax. In the latter half of the novel, Bond is seconded to Drax's staff as the businessman builds the Moonraker, a prototype missile designed to defend England. Unknown to Bond, Drax is German, an ex-Nazi now working for the Soviets; his plan is to build the rocket, arm it with a nuclear warhead, and fire it at London. Uniquely for a Bond novel, Moonraker is set entirely in Britain, which raised comments from some readers, complaining about the lack of exotic locations.
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.
Junkyard War by Faith Hunter - ***** - 11/30/2023 - 200 Pages - Third in a series



4 Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
Diamonds Are Forever is the fourth James Bond novel. Fleming wrote the story at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica, inspired by a Sunday Times article on diamond smuggling. The story centers on Bond's investigation of a diamond-smuggling operation that originates in the mines of Sierra Leone and runs to Las Vegas. Along the way Bond meets and falls in love with one of the members of the smuggling gang, Tiffany Case.
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas:
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 12/31/2023 - 224 Pages - fourth in a series



5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
From Russia, with Love is the fifth James Bond novel by Ian Fleming. Fleming wrote the story in early 1956 at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica; at the time he thought it might be his final Bond book. The story centers on a plot by SMERSH,to assassinate Bond in such a way as to discredit both him and his organization. As bait, the Russians use a beautiful cipher clerk Tatiana Romanova and the Spektor, a Soviet decoding machine. From Russia, with Love deals with the East–West tensions of the Cold War, and the decline of British power and influence in the post-Second World War era.
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow - **** - 11/28/2023 - 374 Pages - looses power



6. Dr. No (1958)
Dr. No is the sixth novel by the English author Ian Fleming to feature his British Secret Service agent James Bond. Fleming wrote the novel in early 1957 at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica. It was first published in the United Kingdom by Jonathan Cape on 31 March 1958. The novel centers on Bond's investigation into the disappearance in Jamaica of two fellow MI6 operatives. He establishes that they had been investigating Doctor No, a Chinese operator of a guano mine on the fictional Caribbean island of Crab Key. Bond travels to the island and meets Honeychile Rider and later Doctor No.
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.
Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler - ***** - 11/17/2023 - 244 Pages - Set on an island



7 Goldfinger (1959)
Goldfinger is seventh in the James Bond series. The story centers on the investigation by the British Secret Service operative James Bond into the gold-smuggling activities of Auric Goldfinger, who is also suspected by MI6 of being connected to SMERSH, the Soviet counter-intelligence organization. As well as establishing the background to the smuggling operation, Bond uncovers a much larger plot: Goldfinger plans to steal the gold reserves of the United States from Fort Knox.
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.
Gold Dust Woman: The Biography of Stevie Nicks by Stephen Davis - ***** - 12/24/2023 - 352 Pages - Gold Cover



8 Thunderball (1961)
Thunderball is the eighth full-length Bond novel. The story centers on the theft of a pair of nuclear weapons by the crime syndicate SPECTRE and the subsequent attempted blackmail of the Western powers for their return. James Bond travels to the Bahamas to work with his friend Felix Leiter. Thunderball also introduces SPECTRE's leader Ernst Stavro Blofeld, in the first of three appearances in Bond novels
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed:
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black - ***** - 11/18/2023 - 370 Pages - Blackmailed



9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
The Spy Who Loved Me is the tenth in the James Bond series. It is the shortest and most sexually explicit of Fleming's novels, as well as a clear departure from previous Bond novels in that the story is told in the first person by a young Canadian woman, Vivienne Michel. Bond himself does not appear until two-thirds of the way through the book. Fleming wrote a prologue to the novel giving Michel credit as a co-author.
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages):
Finding Perfect by Colleen Hoover - ***** - 11/9/2023 - 128 Pages



10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service is the eleventh book in the James Bond series. Fleming wrote the book in Jamaica whilst the first film in the Eon Productions series of films, Dr. No, was being filmed nearby. On Her Majesty's Secret Service is the second book in what is known as the "Blofeld trilogy". The story centers on Bond's ongoing search to find Ernst Stavro Blofeld after the Thunderball incident; through contact with the College of Arms in London Bond finds Blofeld based in Switzerland. After meeting him in disguise and discovering his latest plans, Bond attacks the center where he is based, although Blofeld escapes in the confusion. Bond meets and falls in love with Contessa Teresa "Tracy" di Vicenzo during the story.
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).
Caraval by Stephanie Garber - **** - 12/5/2023 - 407 Pages - Disguised



11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
You Only Live Twice is the twelfth book in Ian Fleming's James Bond series. It was the last Fleming novel published in his lifetime. It is the concluding chapter in what is known as the "Blofeld Trilogy".
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.
Night Shift by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 4/5/2024 - 308 Pages - last book in a series



12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
The Man with the Golden Gun is the twelfth and final novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series. It was first published eight months after the author's death. The novel was not as detailed or polished as the others in the series, leading to poor but polite reviews. Despite that, the book was a best-seller.
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.
The Women by Kristin Hannah - ***** - 4/21/2024 - 480 Pages - Bestsellers

Short Stories

1. "Quantum of Solace"
After completing a mission in the Bahamas, Bond is in Nassau and attends a disappointing dinner party at Government House. When the other guests have left, Bond remarks that if he ever marries, he imagines it would be nice to marry an air hostess. The Governor then tells Bond the story of a relationship between a former civil servant, Philip Masters and air hostess Rhoda Llewellyn
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez - ***** - 4/7/2024 - 400 Pages - Goes to a party



2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
Bond investigates the murder of a motorcycle dispatch-rider and the theft of his top-secret documents by a motorcycle-riding assassin. The dispatch-rider was en route from SHAPE, the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, then located in Versailles, to his base, Station F, in Saint-Germain, France. Since Bond is already in Paris, his superior, M, sends him to assist in the investigation in any way he can. Bond disguises himself as a dispatch-rider and follows the same route to Station F as the previous rider.
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Sugar Rush by Sawyer Bennett - **** - 4/11/2024 - 301 Pages - Rides a motorcycle



3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
Bond is on an assignment in the Seychelles Islands; through Fidèle Barbey, his influential and well-connected local contact, he meets an uncouth American millionaire, Milton Krest, who challenges the two to aid him in the search for a rare fish, the Hildebrand Rarity. Bond, Barbey, Krest and his English wife, Elizabeth, set off aboard Krest's boat, Wavekrest, in search of the fish. During the journey, Bond learns that Milton verbally and physically abuses everyone around him, especially his wife—whom he punishes with the use of a stingray tail he dubs "The Corrector".
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).
We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver - * - 2/25/2024 - 400 Pages - character who is abusive



4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
"For Your Eyes Only" begins with the murder of the Havelocks, a British couple in Jamaica who have refused to sell their estate to Herr von Hammerstein, a former Gestapo officer who is the chief of counterintelligence for the Cuban secret service. They are killed by two Cuban hitmen at the direction of their leader, Major Gonzales; all three work for von Hammerstein.
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.
Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto - **** - 2/3/2024 - 302 Pages - Murdered



5. "Risico" (1960)
Bond is sent by M to investigate a drug-smuggling operation based in Italy that is sending narcotics to England. M instructs Bond to get in touch with a CIA informant, Kristatos, who in turn tells Bond that a man named Enrico Colombo is behind the racket. When Bond sets out to find more information on Colombo, he is captured and brought aboard Colombo's ship, the Colombina. Colombo informs Bond that Kristatos is actually the one in charge of the drug smuggling operation, and that Kristatos is backed by the Russians.
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).
I Curse You With Joy by Tiffany Haddish - ***** - 5/25/2024 - 269 Pages - character uses drugs



6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
An unusually morose Bond is assigned sniper duty to help British agent 272 escape from East Berlin. Bond's duty is to safeguard his crossing into West Berlin by eliminating a top KGB assassin codenamed "Trigger", who has been dispatched to kill him. Bond takes up a position on the western edge of the border, in a hotel overlooking the no-man's land of broken, brightly lit ground that 272 will have to cross.
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi - **** - 11/25/2023 - 272 Pages



7. "007 in New York" (1963)
A brief tale in which Bond muses about New York City and his favorite recipe for scrambled eggs, he is on a quick mission to the titular city to warn a female MI6 employee that her new boyfriend is a KGB agent. It is notable for including a rare humorous conclusion.
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.
You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We're All in This Together by Kat Timpf - **** - 11/5/2023 - 248 Pages



8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
The Secret Service learns that Maria Freudenstein, an employee known to be a double agent working for the Soviet Union, has just received a valuable item of jewelry and is planning to auction it at Sotheby's. Bond suspects that the resident director of the KGB in London will attend the auction and underbid for the item, to drive the price up to the value needed to pay Maria for her services.
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.
The Temptation of the Night Jasmine by Lauren Willig - ***** - 3/3/2024 - 388 Pages - jewelry on the cover



9. Octopussy (1965)
James Bond is assigned to apprehend a hero of the Second World War implicated in a murder involving a cache of Nazi gold. Bond appears only briefly in this story, which is told mostly in flashback from the perspective of Major Dexter Smythe, the man Bond has been sent to bring in.
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.
Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb - ***** - 3/10/2024 - 347 Pages - apprehend someone

The Actors

1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
Sir Thomas Sean Connery was a Scottish actor. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond on film, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. Connery originated the role in Dr. No (1962) and continued starring as Bond in the Eon Productions From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), and Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Connery made his final appearance in the franchise in Never Say Never Again (1983), a non-Eon-produced Bond film.
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.
Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr - ***** - 1/31/2024 - 368 Pages - 7th in a series



2. David Niven (1967)
Niven appeared as James Bond in Casino Royale (1967). Niven had been Bond creator Ian Fleming's first choice to play Bond in Dr. No. Casino Royale co-producer Charles K. Feldman said later that Fleming had written the book with Niven in mind, and therefore had sent a copy to Niven. Niven was the only actor who played James Bond mentioned by name in the text of a Fleming novel. In chapter 14 of You Only Live Twice, the pearl diver Kissy Suzuki refers to Niven as "the only man she liked in Hollywood", and the only person who "treated her honorably" there.
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Bossypants by Tina Fey - ***** - 6/23/2024 - 277 Pages - Actor



3. George Lazenby (1969)
George Robert Lazenby is an Australian actor. He was the second actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, playing the character in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). Lazenby later appeared in roles that parodied the James Bond character.
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - **** - 6/28/2024 - 510 Pages - 2nd in a series



4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
Sir Roger George Moore KBE was an English actor. He was the third actor to portray fictional secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions/MGM Studios film series, playing the character in seven feature films between 1973 and 1985. In his autobiography, Moore writes that he had to cut his hair and lose weight for the role. Although he resented having to make those changes, he was finally cast as James Bond in Live and Let Die (1973).
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),
Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan Henry - **** - 1/22/2024 - 432 Pages - Finally gets what she wants



5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
Timothy Leonard Dalton Leggett gained international prominence as the fourth actor to portray fictional secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, starring in The Living Daylights (1987) and License to Kill (1989) The producers first approached Dalton in 1968 but Dalton declined the offer and told the producers that he was too young for the role. In a 1987 interview, Dalton said, "Originally I did not want to take over from Sean Connery. He was far too good, he was wonderful. I was about 24 or 25, which is too young.
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson - ***** - 6/30/2024 - 483 Pages - Wonderful



6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
Pierce Brendan Brosnan is an Irish actor and film producer. He is known as the fifth actor to play secret agent James Bond in the Bond film series, starring in four films from 1995 to 2002 (GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day) and in multiple video games.
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
The Very First Damned Thing by Jodi Taylor - ***** - 7/5/2024 - 74 Pages - Published Oct 24, 2015



7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
Daniel Wroughton Craig CMG is an English-American actor. He gained international fame by playing the fictional secret agent James Bond for five installments in the film series, from Casino Royale (2006) up to No Time to Die (2021). He aimed at bringing more "emotional depth" to the character. Born in 1968, Craig is the first actor to portray James Bond to have been born after the Bond series started and after the death of Ian Fleming, the novels' writer.
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.
While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams - ***** - 3/7/2024 - 367 Pages - Published May 11, 2021

Welcome Suzanne

Completed

Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024
Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
24/21+

The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy
The Bed and Breakfast on the Beach by Kat French 11/11 3★

2.🍸Read a book about a character who is a journalist
A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh 17/11 3★

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read a first in a series
Dragonfall by L.R. Lam 19/11 1★

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read a book with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big" - Chrysoprase
Soul Music by Terry Pratchett 21/11 5★

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read a third in a series
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett 3/11 5★

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read a fourth in a series - Dead-end Job 4
Just Murdered by Elaine Viets 23/11 2★

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character loses power - Mr Kane loses his power
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan 23/11 3★

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read book that is set on an island.
Nation by Terry Pratchett 7/11 4★

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States
Giving up the Ghost by Helen Chappell 23/11 1★

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read a book with a weapon on the cover
by Robert Jordan 14/11 3★

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read a book with two authors
It's Not Only Rock 'N' Roll by Jenny Boyd,Holly George-Warren 18/11 3★

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸RAB where a character goes to a party
Becoming Beth by Meredith Appleyard 5/11 3.5★

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in France
The Paris Cooking School by Sophie Beaumont 13/11 4★

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read a character who is abusive - Sarah's partner Joe
The Village Green Bookshop by Rachael Lucas 20/11 3★

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read with a boat on the cover
by Maeve Haran 1/11 3★

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count - 272p
The Pyramid of Mud by Andrea Camilleri 11/11 2★

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read a book tagged humor.
I Woke Up Dead at the Mall by Judy Sheehan 16/11 2★

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks
The One and Only Dolly Jamieson by Lisa Ireland 25/11 4.5★

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book that is seventh in a series
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny 8/11 3★

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable
The Heron's Cry by Ann Cleeves 17/11 3.5★

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book with a character who finally gets what they want - a better relationship with her family
Summer at the French Café by Sue Moorcroft 22/11 3★

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
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Two Feet, Four Paws by Spud Talbot-Ponsonby 9/11 3★

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date - 2014
Bird Box by Josh Malerman 6/11 3.5★

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that was published in 2021
You're Doing it Wrong by Kaz Cooke 16/11 5★

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FINISHED!! - BOND, JAMES BOND

Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Each task may be done once.

TASKS: 27/21+
(32 possible)

The Author

☑️ 1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964) was a British writer

X🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy
Someone Else's Shoes Jojo Moyes (Nisha’s husband, Carl Cantor, is very wealthy) 11/04/23

or is a banker

or has gone through several jobs.

☑️ 2. While working for Britain's Naval Intelligence Division during the Second World War

🍸Read a book about WW II

X or a character who is a journalist
The Last Housewife Ashley Winstead (Podcaster) 11/04/23

or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).

(12) The Books

☑️ 1. Casino Royale (1953)

🍸Read Casino Royale

X or a first in a series
House Party Murder Rap (Evie Parker Mystery 1) Sonia Parin 11/04/23

or where a character goes to a casino.

☑️ 2. Live and Let Die (1954) (1)

🍸Read Live and Let Die

or read a book set in Jamaica

X or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)
Getaway Girl (Getaway Girl 1) Tessa Bailey (Elijah is not only physically large, he is a big deal politician) 11/03/23

☑️ 3. Moonraker (1955)

🍸Read Moonraker

X or a third in a series
Kiss the Girl (Meant to Be 3) Zoraida Córdova 11/06/23

or a book set in England.

☑️ 4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)

🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever

X or a fourth in a series
Return to Sender (A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery 4) Tonya Kappes 11/09/23

or a book set in Las Vegas.

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)

🍸 Read a book where a character loses power (Your interpretation)

or where an assassination is attempted

or read From Russia With Love.

☑️ 6. Dr. No (1958)

🍸Read Dr. No

or a book that is set in the Caribbean

X or set on an island.
Case Histories (Jackson Brodie 1) Kate Atkinson (Great Britain) 11/10/23

☑️ 7 Goldfinger (1959)

X🍸 Read a book set in the United States
Thanksgiving Janet Evanovich 11/03/23

or with a gold cover (Show cover)

or read Goldfinger.

☑️ 8 Thunderball (1961)

🍸Read Thunderball

or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover)

X or where a character is blackmailed.
Grave Sight (Harper Connelly 1) Charlaine Harris (p. 258) 11/05/23

☑️ 9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)

🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me
or a book with two authors

X or a short novel (under 150 pages).
Ankle Snatcher (Creature Feature 4) Grady Hendrix (29 pages) 11/02/23

☑️ 10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)

🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service

or with a character called Teresa or Tracy

X or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).
Some of Us Are Looking (County Kerry 2) Carlene O'Connor (the killer lost over fifty pounds and no one recognised him) 11/11/23

☑️ 11 You Only Live Twice (1964)

🍸Read You Only Live Twice

X or a book that is the last book in a series
Red Letter Slay (A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery 8) Tonya Kappes 11/19/23

or a trilogy.

12. The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)

🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun

or a book that was published posthumously

or a book that is a best seller.

(9) Short Stories

☑️ 1. "Quantum of Solace"

🍸Read "Quantum of Solace"

X or where a character goes to a party
a party planner for the cowboy (The Brothers Duncan Ranch Book 1) April Murdock 11/07/23

or with a character who is an air hostess.

2. "From a View to a Kill" (1959)

🍸 Read From A View To A Kill

or a book set in France

or with a character who rides a motorcycle.

☑️ 3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)

🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity

X or a character who is abusive
Aunt Bessie Believes (Isle of Man 2) Diana Xarissa (Ms Teare is horrible to everyone) 11/13/23

or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

☑️ 4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)

🍸Read For Your Eyes Only

or a book set in Jamaica

X or where a character is murdered.
White Out (Badlands Thriller 1) Danielle Girard (there are a few murders) 11/02/23

Part Two

☑️ 5. "Risico" (1960)

🍸Read Risico

X or where a character uses drugs
Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank (Finlay Donovan 3.5) Elle Cosimano (one of Veronica’s co-workers tokes up during lunch) 11/20/23

or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

☑️ 6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)

🍸 Read a book set in Germany

or where a character stays in a hotel

X or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
When in Rome (When in Rome 1) Sarah Adams (320 pages) 11/03/23

☑️ 7. "007 in New York" (1963)

🍸Read 007 In New York
or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend

X or that is tagged humor.
Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries (Campers & Criminals 1) Tonya Kappes 11/02/23

☑️ 8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)

🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady"

or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover)

X or a book where there is an auction.
Forever Home Graham Norton (p. 266 “. . . found an auction . . . paintings . . . bid on them.”) 11/19/23

☑️ 9. Octopussy (1965)

🍸 Read Octopussy

X or read a book which has flashbacks in it
Good Bad Girl Alice Feeney 11/19/23

or where a character has to apprehend someone.

(7) The Actors

☑️ 1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)

🍸 Read a book set in Scotland

X or that is seventh in a series
Deadly Delivery (A Mail Carruer Mystery 7) Tonya Kappes 11/14/23

or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.

☑️ 2. David Niven (1967)

🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation)

or with a character who is an actor

X or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Grave Surprise (Harper Connolly 2) Charlaine Harris (p. 247 “. . . pearl-colored Lexus . . .”) 11/06/23

☑️ 3. George Lazenby (1969)

🍸 Read a book set in Australia

X or that is second in a series
Address For Murder (A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery 2) Tonya Kappes 11/07/23

or with royalty in the story line.

☑️ 4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)

X 🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut
Why Are You Like This?: An ArtbyMoga Comic Collection Meg Adams 11/04/23

or a character who wants to lose weight

or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),

☑️ 5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)

🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25)

X or where a character gives an interview
First Class Killer (A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery 5) Tonya Kappes (A visiting author is interviewed on the radio) 11/13/23

or a book you think is wonderful.

☑️ 6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)

🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish

or where some one plays a video game

X or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
All She Wrote (A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery 3) Tonya Kappes (Pub. O5/26/2020) 11/09/23

☑️ 7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)

🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation)

or a book that was published in 2021

X or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig
Maybe Next Time Cesca Major (p. 9 Daniel) 11/15/23

Done, it was fun

Level 3: 21+ tasks
31/21+ tasks complete
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

The Author
1. 🍸 Read a book where a character has gone through several jobs.
Long Arm of the Cowboy - Em Petrova 4-Nov "
2, 🍸 Read a book a character who is a journalist
The Creek - Amanda McKinney 16-Nov

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
* 🍸 Read a first in a series
A Lethal Betrayal: A Thrilling Novel of Romantic Suspense - Lori Matthews 7-Nov
2. Live and Let Die (1954)
* 🍸 Read with a character who can be described as ""Mr. Big"". (drug lord/trafficke rules with fearr)
Cherished by the Agent - Kennedy L. Mitchell 1-Nov
3. Moonraker (1955)
*🍸 Read a book set in England.
Liam - Maddie Wade 11-Nov
4 Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
* 🍸 Read fourth in a series
Burned - Rebecca Sharp 15-Nov
5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
* 🍸 Read a book where a character looses power
Shifter Reunion - J.L. Wilder 3-Nov (alpha flexes power for a scheme)"
6. Dr. No (1958)
* 🍸 Read a book that is set on an island
Forbidden Knight - Jenna Gunn 30-Nov "

7. Goldfinger (1959)
* 🍸 Read a book set in the United States
Fatal Consequences - Marie Force 23-Nov
8. Thunderball (1961)
* 🍸 Read with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) (bow & arrow)
Fortune's Ashes - Helen Harper 1-Nov
9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
* 🍸 Read a short novel (under 150 pages)
Fatal book:One Night with You - Marie Force 1-Nov
10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
* 🍸 Read a character called Teresa or Tracy
Fatal Affair 5-Nov
11. You Only Live Twice (1964)
* 🍸 Read a book that is the last book in a series
Marriage Lynx - Fiona Quinn 2-Nov
12. The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
* 🍸 Read a book that was published posthumously
Texas Tall - Janet Dailey 15-Nov

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
* 🍸 Read where a character goes to a party
Falling for Danger - Olivia Jaymes 6-Nov
2. "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
* 🍸 Read a book set in France:
Mountain Deadpoint - J.R. Pace 1-Nov (Chamonix, France)
3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
* 🍸 Read a character who is abusive
Fatal Justice - Marie Force 16-Nov
4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
* 🍸 Read where a character is murdered.
Heart of Malice - Lisa Edmonds 17-Nov
5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read where a character uses drugs
Protecting Brianna - Olivia Michaels 28-Nov
* 🍸 Read where a character uses drugs
Fatal Consequences - Marie Force 23-Nov
6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
* 🍸 Read a book where a character stays in a hotel
The Fog - Amanda McKinney 2-Nov
7. "007 in New York" (1963)
* 🍸 Read a book where the MC has a boyfriend
Saviour of the Pack - Heather G. Harris 23-Nov
8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
* 🍸 Read a book with jewelry on the cover
To Hunt A Wolf - Heather Hildenbrand 21-Nov (necklace - )
9. Octopussy (1965)
* 🍸 Read where a character has to apprehend someone.
Sage - Kris Michaels 6-Nov

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
* 🍸 Read a book that is seventh in a series
No Going Back-A Small-Town, Blue-Collar Hero Romance - Janice Whiteaker 23-Nov
2. David Niven (1967)
* 🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable
Mitch - Maddie Wade 19-Nov
3. George Lazenby (1969)
* 🍸 Read a book second in a series
Keep - Anna Hackett 5-Nov
4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
* 🍸 Read a book where a character who finally gets what they want
Rogue Mission - Kendall Talbot 8-Nov
5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
* 🍸 Read a book with a young MC (under 25).
Spurn - Heather G. Harris 24-Nov
6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
* 🍸 Read a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
Fatal Flaw - Marie Force 1-Dec (pub 1-May 2003)
7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
* 🍸 Read a book that has a character who is called Daniel.
Jake - Teresa Gabelman 7-Nov

Well done Catsalive, Melissa A and Pepper POt

Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Each task may be done once.

00/21+ Completed

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.

2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.

Welcome Sallie (Georgia Girl)

Finished

Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024
27/21+

Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11-20 Tasks
Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Each task may be done once.

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.
Syrup to No Good Catherine Bruns 11/1/23

2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).
A Medium Gift Lynn Cahoon 11/8/23

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.
Sell, Bark, Repeat Summer Prescott 11/6/23

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)
Sam-Witch Under Pressure Karen McSpade 11/10/23

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.
#3 Mayhem Village Mysteries-The Case of the Deceitful Dognapper Kate Jach 11/4/23

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.
#4 Maid Ivy Mysteries-Murky Murder Hazel Smith 11/7/23

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character loses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.
Electric power-Breakin' In Patti Benning 11/14/23

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.
Fictional Madrona Island off WA state-The Legend of Tabby Hollow Kathi Daley 11/24/23

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.
Kentucky-Holin' Up Patti Benning 11/2/23

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.
Elvis Purrsley Has Left the Building C. Love 11/11/23

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).
The Clam Artist Gretchen Allen 11/3/23 (73 pgs.)

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).
Liz went undercover to snoop so she wore a disguise-A Christmas Conundrum Stacy Wilder 11/9/23

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.
Last of a trilogy-Spoon to Be Dead Dana Mentink 11/5/23

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.
Fest Up to Murder Maggie Benton 11/17/23

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Videl Shore-Murder at the Barrel Room Dani Simms 11/14/23

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).
Fiona's husband was mentally abusive-Murder Checks Out Victoria Gilbert 11/16/23

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.
Lunchtime Murder Sydney Tate 11/12/23

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
296-Trotting Into Trouble Amber Camp 11/19/23

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.
Claudia has Noah-Murder at the Festival Penny Brooke 11/20/23

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.
Here Comes Crumble Emma Ainsley 11/13/23

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.
#7 Real Estate Rescue Mysteries-Floodin' Out Patti Benning 11/30/23

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Quilty As Charged Mel Morgan 11/15/23

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.
#2 Bookstore at Holiday Bay-Once Upon a Haunting Kathi Daley 12/2/23

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation).
A Leaf of Murder Maggie Benton 11/22/23

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.
The Holiday Movie J.A. Whiting 11/22/23

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
Liam-Murder in a Cup Lauren Elliott 11/29/23

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.
Police chief Masquerades and Murder Rachel Lynne 11/30/23

Well done Tari

Genevieve wrote: "Well done Tari"

Thanks, Genevieve!

Bond .... James Bond
Duration 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2024

Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
Each task may be done once.

21/21+ Completed
FINISHED

TASKS
The Author
1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy- Off-Limits Best Friend-Emelia Blair 12/1

2.🍸Read a book with a character who is intelligent- Fantastic Four: Books of Doom-Ed Brubaker 11/4

The Books
1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series- The School for Good and Evil-Soman Chainani 11/15

2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)

3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series- Chainsaw Man, Vol. 3: Kill Denji-Tatsuki Fujimoto 11/24

4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series- Chainsaw Man, Vol. 4: The Gun is Mightier-Tatsuki Fujimoto 11/24,

5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.

6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.

7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States- Tell Me What Really Happened-Chelsea Sedoti 11/5

8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read a book where a character is blackmailed.- Just Our Luck-Julia Walton 11/22

9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages)- fluid.-Renaada Williams 11/27

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read a character who is disguised. (Your interpretation).- The Patient-Jasper DeWitt 11/17

11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.

12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.

Short Stories
1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.

2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read with a character who rides a motorcycle.- Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Vol. 2-Haro Aso 11/19

3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).

4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read a book where a character is murdered.- Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 10: Picnic-Naoki Urasawa 11/13

5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).

6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany- Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 9: A Nameless Monster-Naoki Urasawa 11/13

7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read a book that is tagged humor- The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 10-Kousuke Oono 11/12

8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover)- Lullabies (Volume 2)-Lang Leav 12/4

9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it- The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 33-Nakaba Suzuki 11/3

The Actors
1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series- Chainsaw Man, Vol. 7-Tatsuki Fujimoto 11/27

2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable- The Seven Deadly Sins Vol. 32-Nakaba Suzuki 11/1

3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book with royalty in the story line.- The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 31-Nakaba Suzuki 11/1

4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut- Home Before Night-J.P. Pomare 11/8

5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25)- Escape Room-Maren Stoffels 11/14

6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.

7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that was published in 2021- Chainsaw Man, Vol. 6: Boom Boom Boom-Tatsuki Fujimoto 11/26