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The general rules of Scattergories are that you are given a list of categories and a time limit. Then the letter dice is rolled and you have to come up with something that matches the letter and the category.

The object of this challenge is the same sort of thing as the board game. We give you a list of 12 categories/words and a letter and you find items that MATCHES the letter and category in your books. The goal is to find all 12 items. You may use a book to fulfill as many categories as it fits (you don't have to read 12 books this month...don't worry!)

The first 6 categories will stay the same, the second 6 will be announced each month. You may use the same words, BUT you must use different sentences.


Please remember to add a link to the book, the author and give the date you finished reading it.
You also need to post a partial sentence and page/loc# for items 7-12.


December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
2. Author (first or last name)
3. Main Character (first or last name)
4. Secondary Character(first or last name)
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
8. A decorative item
9. Something children do when excited
10. A four letter word
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
12. Item of clothing



Your letter is:

Anne FINISHED

Catsalive FINISHED

Ferenc FINISHED
Flying Snow FINISHED
Frankie FINISHED

Genevieve FINISHED
Gretel FINISHED

Jan
Jessica FINISHED
Joann FINISHED
JoAnne FINISHED
JoAnne - Mod FINISHED

Katelyn
Kathleen
Kimberly FINISHED

Melissa
Melissa - Msg 55 FINISHED
Melissa A FINISHED
Michele FINISHED

Olivermagnus FINISHED

Rissa FINISHED

Shash FINISHED
Sue
Suzanne

Tammie
Tia
Trina

December Scattergories - Letter J
Read: 12/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title: Jingle Bell Beard Julie Kriss 12/4/23
2. Author: Julie Kriss Jingle Bell Beard 12/4/23
3. Main Character: Jasmine Jingle Bell Beard Julie Kriss 12/4/23
4. Secondary Character: Jo A Cowboy's Strength Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/3/23
5. Place/Setting: Jackson Hole Healing the Doctor's Heart Cindy Kirk 12/16/23
6. Item on cover: Jacket
Twelve Dates of Christmas Charlee James 12/10/23

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays: Jingle A Cowboy's Strength Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/3/23 p 51 Jake bobbed his head up and down, making his bridle jingle.

8. A decorative item: Jewel Twelve Dates of Christmas Charlee James 12/10/23 p 22 “Or a part-time jewel thief?”

9. Something children do when excited: Jump Jingle Bell Beard Julie Kriss 12/4/23 p 99 My heart gave a little jump at the thought of it,...

10. A four letter word: Just A Cowboy's Strength Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/3/23 p 5 She didn’t seem much older, just more sophisticated.

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party: Jerk A Cowboy's Strength Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/3/23 p 6 “I was a real jerk, especially after how long we’d been friends.

12. Item of clothing: Jeans, Jacket A Cowboy's Strength Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/3/23 p 38 ...of Mandy decked out in boots, jeans, a denim jacket and a hat that...

finished

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title
Just Haven’t Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens - 12/2/23

2. Author
Christmas on the Island - Jenny Colgan - 12/15/23

3. Main Character - JEN
Wrong Place, Wrong Time - Gillian McAllister - 12/11/23

4. Secondary Character - JASPER
Just Haven’t Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens - 12/2/23

5. Place/Setting - JAPAN
Moshi Moshi - Banana Yoshimoto - 12/6/23

6. Item on cover - JAWLINE
- Isabel Allende - 12/4/23

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays - JOLLY
P. 136 “...or of JOLLY patrolmen….”
Crow’s Landing - Brad Smith - 12/3/23
8. A decorative item - JARS
Ebook p. 34 “...and a dozen antique crystal JARS.”
The Wind Knows My Name - Isabel Allende - 12/4/23
9. Something children do when excited - JUMP
P.144 “...about to JUMP out a window.”
Crow’s Landing - Brad Smith - 12/3/23
10. A four letter word - JUST
P. 82 “..on the farm, JUST a hundred acres.”
Crow’s Landing - Brad Smith - 12/3/23
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party - JUNKIE
P. 131 “...while the JUNKIE held back by the door.”
Crow’s Landing - Brad Smith - 12/3/23
12. Item of clothing - JEANS
P. 92 “..put her phone in her JEANS pocket.”
Crow’s Landing - Brad Smith - 12/3/23

December Scattergories. J.
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

12/12 Completed. Finished

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Just This Once-Rosalind James 12/04/23

2. Author (first or last name)
Jessica Gadziala-Seth 12/03/23

3. Main Character (first or last name): Josie Quinn
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

4. Secondary Character(first or last name): Jericho Flynn
Their Resting Place-B.R. Spangler 12/08/23

5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch'): Jackson, Mississippi
Saving Dallas-Kim Jones 12/02/23

6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items: Jeans
After All-Kristen Proby 12/09/23


And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays: Jingle Bells
Pg.242"How are jingle bells back,..."
The Girl and the Silent Night-A.J. Rivers 12/10/23

8. A decorative item: Jewelry
Pg.34"There's a ton of jewelry upstairs."
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

9. Something children do when excited: Jump
Pg.145"Josie wanted to jump at the offer,..."
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

10. A four letter word: Jolt
Pg.278"... gave Josie a visceral jolt."
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party: Jerk
Pg.156"...,that guy is an arrogant jerk."
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

12. Item of clothing: Jeans
Pg.20"He wore jeans and a polo shirt..."
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

My spot for December! :)

December 2023 Scattergories

December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

FINISHED!!!!

Recurring Items:
✔1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored) ~ Just Desserts by Mary Calmes (12/5/2023)
✔2. Author (first or last name) ~ Jennifer Cody , I Went on an Adventure and All I Got Was This Barbarian Orc: Crack Fantasy Adventure Chapter 3 (12/1/2023)
✔3. Main Character (first or last name) ~ Josey Cirrini: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen (12/4/2023)
✔4. Secondary Character(first or last name) ~ Jayden: Holiday Heart Strings by N.R. Walker (12/2/2023)
✔5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch') ~ Japan: The Daydreamer Detective by Steph Gennaro (12/23/2023)
✔6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items ~ Jawline, Japanese woman, Japanese writing: by Steph Gennaro (12/23/2023)

And the Specials for December are:
✔7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays ~ Then he leaned in and whispered, “Would Jesus approve?” page 49, Holiday Heart Strings by N.R. Walker (12/2/2023)
✔8. A decorative item ~ Next to the counter is a small jewelry workshop with a handwritten sign: CUSTOMIZED RICE ART. page 222, Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee (12/3/2023)
✔9. Something children do when excited ~ He was forever tugging me forward, to try, to jump. page 95, Just Desserts by Mary Calmes (12/5/2023)
✔10. A four letter word ~ He snorted and shook his head. “Don’t jinx us.” page 268, Holiday Heart Strings by N.R. Walker (12/2/2023)
✔11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party ~ I had to stop being such a judgmental prick. page 39, Just Desserts by Mary Calmes (12/5/2023)
✔12. Item of clothing ~ He was about my age, maybe older, and wore a navy-blue uniform jumpsuit and a big fireman hat that the kids clearly loved. page 104, Holiday Heart Strings by N.R. Walker (12/2/2023)

Your letter is: J

J

Read: 12/12

1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
The Jewel Robbery At The Grand Metropolitan, Agatha Christie | 12/13

2. Author
Santa's Sweetheart, Janet Dailey | 12/12

3. Main Character - Josephine
Surviving Savannah, Patti Callahan Henry | 12/7

4. Secondary Character - Janey
Longing For Love, Marie Force | 12/1

5. Place/Setting - Juneau
Juneau: Wisdom Tree 4, Nick Earls | 12/18

6. Item on cover - jack-o-lantern
The Vampire's Priceless Treasure, Kristen Painter | 12/1

7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays - jingled
Longing For Love, Marie Force | 12/1

8. A decorative item - jars, p160
The glass jars clinked softly against each other.
The Vampire's Priceless Treasure, Kristen Painter | 12/1

9. Something children do when excited - jump, p245
You feel sure enough about that to jump out this window?
The Vampire's Priceless Treasure, Kristen Painter | 12/1

10. A four letter word - jobs, p180
Never found a need to distract himself by doing jobs for her father
The Vampire's Priceless Treasure, Kristen Painter | 12/1

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party - jerk
Longing For Love, Marie Force | 12/1

12. Item of clothing - jeans, p65
Instead, she was in gently dressed jeans, a white T-shirt and a pale pink leather jacket...
The Vampire's Priceless Treasure, Kristen Painter | 12/1

Done

December Scattergories -- J
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recurring Items:
✔️1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Julie of the Wolves

✔️2. Author (first or last name)
Jean Craighead George/Julie of the Wolves

✔️3. Main Character (first or last name)
Julie Julie of the Wolves

✔️4. Secondary Character(first or last name)
Prince Jangheon The Red Palace

✔️5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
Jungle The Women

✔️6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items
Jackets

And the Specials for December are:
✔️7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
.. a joyous howl .. pg 156 Julie of the Wolves

✔️8. A decorative item
.. of her jewelry box .. loc 3955 Twenty-Seven Minutes

✔️9. Something children do when excited
.. jumping from stone step to stone step .. pg 14 The Red Palace

✔️10. A four letter word
.. both just turned eighteen .. pg 18 The Red Palace

✔️11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
.. —his lurking judgmental shadow .. loc 257 Twenty-Seven Minutes

✔️12. Item of clothing
.. blue silk jacket and a dark blue skirt .. pg 8 The Red Palace


12 /1/23 4 12/2/23 2☆ 12/4/23 2.25☆
12/11/23 5☆ 12/25/23 3.5☆

FINISHED! December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Letter J

12/12

Recurring Items:

X 1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)

JAMES CAAN: THE MEMOIR BESTLINE PRESS 12/03/23

X 2. Author (first or last name) - John & Jacobson

A Confederacy of Dunces John Kennedy Toole 12/02/23

Cocoa Kisses: a Holiday Rom-Com Melanie Jacobson 12/10/23

X 3. Main Character (first or last name) - Jia Lee

The Queens of New York E. L. Shen 12/08/23

X 4. Secondary Character(first or last name) - Joshua

This Way Out Tufayel Ahmed 12/01/23

X 5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch') - Jamaica

How to Say Babylon: A Memoir Safiya Sinclair 12/27/23

X 6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items -
Jumper

Snowed In Mackenzy Fox 12/03/23

X And the Specials for December are: all from Starling House Alix E. Harrow 12/02/23

7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays - Jesus
p. 111 “. . . I swear to Jesus . . .”

8. A decorative item - Jewels
p. 81 “. . . we’re both jewels . . .”

9. Something children do when excited
- Jump
p. 53 “. . . I jump when Arthur opens . . .”

10. A four letter word - Just
p. 2 “. . . just when all the . . .”

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party - Jerk
p. 71 “. . . a hard jerk . . .”

12. Item of clothing - Jeans
p. 19 “. . . I pull on yesterday’s jeans . . .”

Welcome Joann, Frankie, Rissa, Tammie, Gretel and Melissa!

December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recurring Items:
✅1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Jar City by Arnaldur Indriðason.
Read 12/16/23
✅2. Author (first or last name)
Hearing from God Each Morning: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer. Read 12/22/23
✅3. Main Character (first or last name) Joe
The Midnight Library
10/14 Read 12/3/23
✅4. Secondary Character(first or last name)
Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy. Read 12/2/23 Jesse Bolstridge and Jordan Gilbert
✅5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch'). JACK AND HAMMER-bar in the town
The Man With a Load of Mischief by Martha Grimes. Read 12/7/23
✅6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items. Jet


And the Specials for December are:
✅7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
The Deep, Deep Snow by Brian Freeman Read 12/8/23 JINGLE
I heard the JINGLE of the diner's front door. page 81
✅8. A decorative item
The Deep, Deep Snow by Brian Freeman Read 12/8/23 JUG
His mouth hung open with a JUG of coffee at his lips. page 2
✅9. Something children do when excited
The Man With a Load of Mischief by Martha Grimes. Read 12/7/23
Jump "The Doubles exchanged glances and JUMPED up." page 81
✅10. A four letter word
Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy Read 12/2/23. page 117 Jail. Set rules and hold kids accountble when they break them, even if it means they go to JAIL.
✅11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers Read 12/13/23 Junkie page 81 another guy, junkie skinny and balding hanging around the hallways
✅12. Item of clothing
Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy Read 12/2/23. page 116 He recited a list of places where he had hidden his stash.........and the gym shorts he secretly wore under his JEANS.

December Scattergories - Letter J
December 1 - 31, 2024

12 of 12 Complete

Recurring Items:
🔹1. Book Title
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23
🔹2. Author
J.A. Jance - Judgment Call - 12/14/23
🔹3. Main Character - Joanna Brady
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23
🔹4. Secondary Character - Jenny Brady
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23
🔹5. Place/Setting - Japan
The Travelling Cat Chronicles - Hiro Arikawa - 12/20/23
🔹6. Item on cover - Jeans
One Night with a Cowboy - Cat Johnson - 12/23/23


And the Specials for December are:
🔹7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays - Jingle
Mistletoe Mischief - Stacey Joy Netzel - 12/7/23 - p106 - "It was quiet except for the clip clop of the horses hooves on the road and the merry jingle of their bells."
🔹8. A decorative item - Jewelry
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23 - p99 - "She didn't wear jewelry."
🔹9. Something children do when excited - Jump
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23 - p115 - "Why would she jump to that kind of conclusion."
🔹10. A four letter word - Jury
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23 - p10 - "The jury is finally back."
🔹11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party - Jerk
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23 - p308 - "I don't see any point in telling them their father was a jerk and a murderer besides."
🔹12. Item of clothing - Jacket
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23 - p29 - "A name badge, still pinned to the lapel of her jacket, identified her as Deborah Highsmith."

✅Done!!!✅ 12/12


December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023


Letter: J


December Recurring Items:
✔1. Book Title: Jackal ★★ 15 December
✔2. Author ~Sandie Jones~ The Trade Off ★★★28 December
✔3. Main Character ~Jess Townsend~ The Trade Off ★★★28 December
✔4. Secondary Character ~Jensi~ Keeper of the Lost Cities ★★★★ 17 December
✔5. Place/Setting ~Johnstown, Pennsylvania~ Jackal ★★ 15 December
✔6. Item on cover ~jewelry~ The House Guest ★★ 31 December


December Specials:
✔7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays ~joy~ "...other than pure joy..." p. 89 Keeper of the Lost Cities ★★★★ 17 December
✔8. A decorative item ~jewels~ "...built from brick sized jewels..." p. 20 Keeper of the Lost Cities ★★★★ 17 December
✔9. Something children do when excited ~jump~ "'You seriously expect me to jump?'" p. 72 Keeper of the Lost Cities ★★★★ 17 December
✔10. A four letter word ~joke~ "She tried to make a joke..." p. 127 Keeper of the Lost Cities ★★★★ 17 December
✔11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party ~junk~ "...where leftover junk went to die." p. 289 Keeper of the Lost Cities ★★★★ 17 December
✔12. Item of clothing ~jeans~ "...threw her best jeans..." p. 54 Keeper of the Lost Cities ★★★★ 17 December


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Books Read:

December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Read 5 books; Completed 12/12 tasks DONE!

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
A Jingle Valley Wedding (The Happy Ever After #1) by Martha Reynolds 12/14/23 4stars

2. Author (first or last name) Jedel, Marc
Rivers and Creaks: A Redwoods Country Mystery (Book 1) by Marc Jedel 12/10/23 4stars

3. Main Character (first or last name) Jaelyn
Christmas in the Crosshairs by Deena Alexander 12/6/23 4.5stars

4. Secondary Character(first or last name) Jacob - Owen's best friend and hopeful romance partner for Sadie
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner 12/3/23 4stars

5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
A Jingle Valley Wedding (The Happy Ever After #1) by Martha Reynolds 12/14/23 4stars (Jingle Valley Farm now Jingle Valley and transformed to a wedding venue)

6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items - jacket, Jacob
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner 12/3/23 4stars

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays - joyful
Kindle location 1553 - "It's a term in music that means 'playful' or joyful.'"
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner 12/3/23 4stars

8. A decorative item - jewelry
Kindle location 800 - One day, when he found out I was a former pastry chef, he drew a picture of me in a pink wedding-cake dress with piped-flower ruffles, macaron jewelry, and a strawberry cupcake hat.
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner 12/3/23 4stars

9. Something children do when excited - jump
Kindle location page 50 - The two girls jumped at the suggestion, any hint of shyness at meeting the stranger evaporating in the blast of excited story suggestions from mermaids and pirates to Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and Abby joined the siblings on the carpet at Sean's feet, eagerly awaiting the tale.
Christmas at Rainbow Haven: Rainbow Haven Beach Book 7 by Sylvia Price 12/1/23 4stars

10. A four letter word - jump
Kindle location page 35 - "If he hasn't suggested he wants to sort things out, I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that he does."
Christmas at Rainbow Haven: Rainbow Haven Beach Book 7 by Sylvia Price 12/1/23 4stars

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party - jerk
Kindle location 1608 - "She and this jerk have been on and off for months."
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner 12/3/23 4stars

12. Item of clothing - jacket
Kindle location page 78 - A few minutes later, Lillie showed up, her hands in her pockets and her jacket zipped up tightly.
Christmas at Rainbow Haven: Rainbow Haven Beach Book 7 by Sylvia Price 12/1/23 4stars

December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

COMPLETED!

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Jackie and Maria: A Novel of Jackie Kennedy & Maria Callas by Gill Paul 12/20/2023
2. Author (first or last name)
Sugar Plum Poisoned by Jenn McKinley 12/28/2023
3. Main Character (first or last name)
Jackie and Maria: A Novel of Jackie Kennedy & Maria Callas by Gill Paul 12/20/2023
Jackie Kennedy Onassis
4. Secondary Character(first or last name)
The House on Prytania by Karen White 12/15/2023
Jolene McKenna
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
Never Let Go by Elizabeth Goddard 12/14/2023
Jackson, Wyoming.
6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items
Jackie and Maria: A Novel of Jackie Kennedy & Maria Callas by Gill Paul 12/20/2023
Jackie Kennedy
[coverbook:Jackie and Maria: A Novel of Jackie Kennedy & Maria Callas|48896281]

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
The Heiress of Linn Hagh by Karen Charlton12/23/2023
Page 215 Joy
She stepped back and nearly clapped her hands with joy when Detective Lavendar picked up the second scuttle and hurled most of its contents noisily at the grate.
8. A decorative item
Sugar Plum Poisoned by Jenn McKinley 12/28/2023
Page 4 jukebox
The jukebox was playing Christmas carols in the corner.
9. Something children do when excited
Eighty Days to Elsewhere by K C Dyer 12/10/2023
Page 249 jump
The young woman jumps up to join her.
10. A four letter word
Eighty Days to Elsewhere by K C Dyer 12/10/2023
Page 260 just
You're just a kid.
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
Eighty Days to Elsewhere by K C Dyer 12/10/2023
Page 291 jerks
It jerks the plane, too.
12. Item of clothing
Eighty Days to Elsewhere by K C Dyer 12/10/2023
Page 361 jacket
Someone has given me a khaki jacket to wear.

Welcome Michele, Lynda, Jessica, JoAnne and Anne!

December Scattergories - Letter J
Read:

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
2. Author (J Sterling)
✅Christmas with Saint - J. Sterling, 12/7/23
3. Main Character (Maggie Jensen)
✅Solo for the Season - Martha Keyes, 12/6/23
4. Secondary Character(Jeremiah)
✅Secret Santa Face-Off - Victoria Denault, 12/1/23
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
✅Solo for the Season - Martha Keyes, 12/6/23 -- loc.1636, the weird elves and JOLLY santa
8. A decorative item
9. Something children do when excited
✅Solo for the Season - Martha Keyes, 12/6/23 -- loc.2154, I didn't want to JUMP the gun
10. A four letter word
✅Solo for the Season - Martha Keyes, 12/6/23 -- loc.1056, makes us both JUMP and I grab
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
✅Solo for the Season - Martha Keyes, 12/6/23 -- loc.425, he was just a JERK
12. Item of clothing

***FINISHED***

December Scattergories - Letter J

Recurring Items:
✅ 1. Book Title: Jews Don't Count by David Baddiel (31/12/2023)
✅ 2. Author: Jessica Pan - Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: An Introvert's Year of Living Dangerously (18/12/2023)
✅ 3. Main Character (first or last name): Jessica Pan - Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: An Introvert's Year of Living Dangerously by Jessica Pan (18/12/2023)
✅ 4. Secondary Character: Jenny Tonge - Jews Don't Count by David Baddiel (31/12/2023)
✅ 5. Place/Setting: Japan: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata (31/12/2023)
✅ 6. Item on cover: Jersey - Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner (27/12/2023)


And the Specials for December are:
✅ 7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays: Jesus - "Jesus, Matty, I'm kidding. Of course I'm bi! I don't just have a huge bi pride flag on my wall because I'm such a big ally." Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner (27/12/2023)
8. A decorative item
✅ 9. Something children do when excited: jump - "Very Grace says jump and they say how high?"
Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner (27/12/2023), p.14
✅ 10. A four letter word: joke - "It's a joke."
Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: An Introvert's Year of Living Dangerously by Jessica Pan (18/12/2023), p.20
✅ 11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party: jerk - "Grace doesn't take time to plan before sending her knee-jerk reaction." Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner (27/12/2023), p.182
✅ 12. Item of clothing: jersey - "As she gazes out, thinking about her cleats in that grass, about the stains it will leave on her jersey - oh God, she's going to get a jersey with her name on the back and everything - a figure runs across her line of vision." Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner (27/12/2023), p.37

December Scattergories J
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Jingle Buried Cookies by Lyndsey Cole 12/27/2023
2. Author (first or last name)
Soaps and Séances: A Bubbles Boutique Mystery Novelette by Jemma Bard 12/1/2023
3. Main Character (first or last name) Jordan McAllister
Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman 12/3/2023
4. Secondary Character(first or last name) Jade
Fish in a Barrel by Amy Lane 12/4/2023
5. Place/Setting Jasper Fork
A Deadly Beef by Jessica Beck 12/27/2023
6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items jaw
by Brooke Blaine 12/06/2023

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays Jingling
Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman p 93 "the jingling bells announced"
8. A decorative item jewelry
Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman p 63 "no jewelry or expensive"
9. Something children do when excited Jump Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman p 77 "Nothing like jumping to the point"
10. A four letter word Just Soaps and Séances: A Bubbles Boutique Mystery Novelette by Jemma Bard 12/1/2023 p 108 "we just never know"
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party jerk
Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman p "a well-clothed jerk"
12. Item of clothing JacketSoaps and Séances: A Bubbles Boutique Mystery Novelette by Jemma Bard 12/1/2023 p 71 "grabber her heavier jacket"

Welcome Katelyn, Flying Snow and Genevieve!

December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored) Ted Dekker Journey to the Impossible
2. Author (first or last name) Jeffery Deaver A Maiden's Grave
3. Main Character (first or last name)
4. Secondary Character(first or last name) Jocelyn A Maiden's Grave Jeffery Deaver
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items. The Pirate Hunter: The True Story of Captain Kidd
Jaw. The Pirate Hunter: The True Story of Captain Kidd Richard Zacks
And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays jewelry page 242 Never knocked over a jewelry store. A Maiden's Grave Jeffery Deaver
8. A decorative item jewels Jeffery Deaver A Maiden's Grave
9. Something children do when excited jumped page 234 The brown Fox jumped… A Maiden's Grave Jeffery Deaver
10. A four letter word July A Maiden's Grave Jeffery Deaver
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party judgment page 304 Maybe God’s judgment… A Maiden's Grave Jeffery Deaver
12. Item of clothing

Welcome Jan!

December Scattergories - Letter J
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Goal: 12/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
• Joan - Joan - Katherine J. Chen - 12/24/23

2. Author (first or last name)
• Jasinda Wilder - Cowboy in Colorado - Jasinda Wilder - 12/03/23

3. Main Character (first or last name)
• Jackson, Chondra - Effigy (2015): Idle Worship - Tim Seeley - 12/22/23

4. Secondary Character(first or last name)
• Jim Gilpin - Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn - 12/02/23

5. Place/Setting
• Jenkinsville, Arkansas - Summer of My German Soldier - Bette Greene - 12/22/23

6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items
• Joan - Joan - Katherine J. Chen - 12/24/23


And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
• Jingling - Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn - 12/02/23 - “You’re allowed to give twice a week,” says Maureen, the bells on her sweatshirt jingling. (Kindle Locations 2725-2726)

8. A decorative item
• Jar - Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn - 12/02/23 - And I’d always steal from the tip jar when I went to The Bar. (Kindle Locations 4207-4208)

9. Something children do when excited
• Jump - Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn - 12/02/23 - You wouldn’t believe the hoops we gotta jump through. (Kindle Locations 1327-1328)

10. A four letter word
• Joke - Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn - 12/02/23 - It’s a joke. You know it’s a goddamn joke. (Kindle Locations 1055-1056)

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
• Jerk - Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn - 12/02/23 - You have to admit you’re a jerk and that everything was all your fault. (Kindle Location 5448)

12. Item of clothing
• Jeans - Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn - 12/02/23 - she is one of those girls who look better in jeans than a dress. (Kindle Location 2606)

December Scattergories - Letter J
Duration: 12/1 - 12/31/23

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title
Jana Goes Wild - Farah Heron - 12/18/23

2. Author (first name)
Jacqueline Frost - Twelve Slays of Christmas - 12/21/23

3. Main Character (first name) - Jana
Jana Goes Wild - Farah Heron - 12/18/23

4. Secondary Character(first name) - Joe
Lasagna Means I Love You - Kate O'Shaughnessy - 12/8/23

5. Place/Setting - Junior Irish Baking Show
The Dos and Donuts of Love - Adiba Jaigirdar - 12/14/23

6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items
Jeans: - Helena Greer - 12/30/23

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
Twelve Slays of Christmas - Jacqueline Frost - loc 2435 "The little jingle bell on top bounced and tinkled as she walked." - 12/19/23

8. A decorative item:
Twelve Slays of Christmas - Jacqueline Frost - loc 1740 “She grabbed a giant jar from the floor beside the door and smiled.” - 12/9/23

9. Something children do when excited
The Seven Year Slip - Ashley Poston - pg. 13 "I'm not ready to jump into another relationship after Nate." - 12/1/23

10. A four letter word
The Seven Year Slip - Ashley Poston - pg. 11 "Sure, sure, we just need to flag down our server.." - 12/1/23

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
Lasagna Means I Love You - Kate O'Shaughnessy - pg. 95 "What a jerk." - 12/8/23

12. Item of clothing
Twelve Slays of Christmas - Jacqueline Frost - loc 281 "..stuffed my body into soft jeans and an ugly Christmas sweater." - 12/3/23

Welcome Kathleen, Ferenc and Kimberly!

December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
2. Author (first or last name)
3. Main Character (first or last name)
4. Secondary Character(first or last name)
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
8. A decorative item
9. Something children do when excited
10. A four letter word
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
12. Item of clothing

Welcome Tia!

The Lost Challenges
December 2023 Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Progress: 0 out of 12

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

The general rules of Scattergories are that you are given a list of categories and a time limit. Then the letter dice is rolled and you have to come up with something that matches the letter and the category.

The object of this challenge is the same sort of thing as the board game. We give you a list of 12 categories/words and a letter and you find items that MATCHES the letter and category in your books. The goal is to find all 12 items. You may use a book to fulfill as many categories as it fits (you don't have to read 12 books this month...don't worry!)

The first 6 categories will stay the same, the second 6 will be announced each month. You may use the same words, BUT you must use different sentences.

Please remember to add a link to the book, the author and give the date you finished reading it.
You also need to post a partial sentence and page/loc# for items 7-12.

Letter: J

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
2. Author (first or last name)
3. Main Character (first or last name)
4. Secondary Character(first or last name)
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
8. A decorative item
9. Something children do when excited
10. A four letter word
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
12. Item of clothing

December Scattergories - J
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
12/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Judgement in Death by J.D. Robb 3/12 3★
2. Author (first or last name)
Judgement in Death by J.D. Robb 3/12 3★
3. Main Character (first or last name) - Jack
The Ghost and the Haunted Mansion by Alice Kimberly 3/12 2.5★
4. Secondary Character(first or last name) - Jeanne Baker
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 3/12 3★
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch') - Jan-Halani
Shadow of the Serpent by Shannah Jay 22/1 4.5★
6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items - jewel, jaw & jacket
by Dawn Lindsey 9/12 1★

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays - "a JOY ride through the tunnel of love" p.138
The Ghost and the Haunted Mansion by Alice Kimberly 3/12 2.5★
8. A decorative item - "shone like JEWELS against a creamy skin" p.26
Judgement in Death by J.D. Robb 3/12 3★
9. Something children do when excited - "JUMP down my throat" p.139
Judgement in Death by J.D. Robb 3/12 3★
10. A four letter word - "the killer JUST beat the hell out of him" p.4
Judgement in Death by J.D. Robb 3/12 3★
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party - "You're making me feel like a JERK" p.137
Judgement in Death by J.D. Robb 3/12 3★
12. Item of clothing - "he pulled on JEANS" p.138
Judgement in Death by J.D. Robb 3/12 3★

Welcome Suzanne and Catsalive!

Melissa W
December Scattergories - Letter J
Task 0/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)

2. Author (first or last name)

3. Main Character (first or last name)

4. Secondary Character(first or last name)

5. Place/Setting

6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays

8. A decorative item

9. Something children do when excited

10. A four letter word

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party

12. Item of clothing

Books Used:

Welcome Melissa!

I'm in for this month. Starting late but I think I can do this. Busy month but lots of time off of work too.

December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
2. Author (first or last name)
3. Main Character (first or last name)
4. Secondary Character(first or last name)
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
8. A decorative item
9. Something children do when excited
10. A four letter word
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
12. Item of clothing

Letter is J

Good luck Sue!

December Scattergories - J
December 2023

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title
Jingle all the Wave by Shelly Jasperson (12/12/23)
2. Author
Jingle all the Wave by Shelly Jasperson (12/12/23)
3. Main Character - Jade Hollis
Christmas Homecoming Secrets by Lynette Eason (12/9/23)
4. Secondary Character - Juan Martinez
The Holiday Mix-Up by Ginny Baird (12/5/23)
5. Place/Setting - Jackson Hole, WY
The Unfinished Groom by Taylor Hart (12/29/23)
6. Item on cover - jacket
Jingle all the Wave by Shelly Jasperson (12/12/23)


And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays - jingle
Single All the Way by Kate Watson (12/10/23)
"...swapping 'single' for 'jingle.'" (pg 69)
8. A decorative item - jewelry
Christmas in Dixie by Kaci Lane (12/1/23)
"...took me in the jewelry store at the casino..." (Loc 1230)
9. Something children do when excited - jump
Christmas in Dixie by Kaci Lane (12/1/23)
"...takes everything in me to not jump in her vehicle..." (Loc 137)
10. A four letter word - just
Christmas in Dixie by Kaci Lane (12/1/23)
"...like Atlanta might just get a white Christmas." (Loc 39)
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party - jerk
Crown of Moonlight by K.M. Shea (12/17/23)
"...they were subservient to him -- the jerk." (pg 118)
12. Item of clothing - jacket
Crown of Moonlight by K.M. Shea (12/17/23)
"...fitted jacket with the slit going up the back..." (pg 46)

Welcome Shash!

December Scattergories. J.
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

12/12 Completed. Finished

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Just This Once-Rosalind James 12/04/23

2. Author (first or last name)
Jessica Gadziala-Seth 12/03/23

3. Main Character (first or last name): Josie Quinn
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

4. Secondary Character(first or last name): Jericho Flynn
Their Resting Place-B.R. Spangler 12/08/23

5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch'): Jackson, Mississippi
Saving Dallas-Kim Jones 12/02/23

6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items: Jeans
After All-Kristen Proby 12/09/23


And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays: Jingle Bells
Pg.242"How are jingle bells back,..."
The Girl and the Silent Night-A.J. Rivers 12/10/23

8. A decorative item: Jewelry
Pg.34"There's a ton of jewelry upstairs."
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

9. Something children do when excited: Jump
Pg.145"Josie wanted to jump at the offer,..."
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

10. A four letter word: Jolt
Pg.278"... gave Josie a visceral jolt."
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party: Jerk
Pg.156"...,that guy is an arrogant jerk."
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

12. Item of clothing: Jeans
Pg.20"He wore jeans and a polo shirt..."
The Innocent Wife-Lisa Regan 12/01/23

WOOHOO Frankie!

December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
3/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored): Jack & Jill 12/14/23
2. Author (first or last name) Jack & Jill James Patterson 12/14/23
3. Main Character (first or last name)
4. Secondary Character(first or last name) Jack & Jill John Sampson 12/14/23
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
8. A decorative item
9. Something children do when excited
10. A four letter word
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
12. Item of clothing

Done on post #14

December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Read 5 books; Completed 12/12 tasks DONE!

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
A Jingle Valley Wedding (The Happy Ever After #1) by Martha Reynolds 12/14/23 4stars

2. Author (first or last name) Jedel, Marc
Rivers and Creaks: A Redwoods Country Mystery (Book 1) by Marc Jedel 12/10/23 4stars

3. Main Character (first or last name) Jaelyn
Christmas in the Crosshairs by Deena Alexander 12/6/23 4.5stars

4. Secondary Character(first or last name) Jacob - Owen's best friend and hopeful romance partner for Sadie
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner 12/3/23 4stars

5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
A Jingle Valley Wedding (The Happy Ever After #1) by Martha Reynolds 12/14/23 4stars (Jingle Valley Farm now Jingle Valley and transformed to a wedding venue)

6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items - jacket, Jacob
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner 12/3/23 4stars

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays - joyful
Kindle location 1553 - "It's a term in music that means 'playful' or joyful.'"
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner 12/3/23 4stars

8. A decorative item - jewelry
Kindle location 800 - One day, when he found out I was a former pastry chef, he drew a picture of me in a pink wedding-cake dress with piped-flower ruffles, macaron jewelry, and a strawberry cupcake hat.
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner 12/3/23 4stars

9. Something children do when excited - jump
Kindle location page 50 - The two girls jumped at the suggestion, any hint of shyness at meeting the stranger evaporating in the blast of excited story suggestions from mermaids and pirates to Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and Abby joined the siblings on the carpet at Sean's feet, eagerly awaiting the tale.
Christmas at Rainbow Haven: Rainbow Haven Beach Book 7 by Sylvia Price 12/1/23 4stars

10. A four letter word - jump
Kindle location page 35 - "If he hasn't suggested he wants to sort things out, I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that he does."
Christmas at Rainbow Haven: Rainbow Haven Beach Book 7 by Sylvia Price 12/1/23 4stars

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party - jerk
Kindle location 1608 - "She and this jerk have been on and off for months."
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner 12/3/23 4stars

12. Item of clothing - jacket
Kindle location page 78 - A few minutes later, Lillie showed up, her hands in her pockets and her jacket zipped up tightly.
Christmas at Rainbow Haven: Rainbow Haven Beach Book 7 by Sylvia Price 12/1/23 4stars

finished

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title
Just Haven’t Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens - 12/2/23

2. Author
Christmas on the Island - Jenny Colgan - 12/15/23

3. Main Character - JEN
Wrong Place, Wrong Time - Gillian McAllister - 12/11/23

4. Secondary Character - JASPER
Just Haven’t Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens - 12/2/23

5. Place/Setting - JAPAN
Moshi Moshi - Banana Yoshimoto - 12/6/23

6. Item on cover - JAWLINE
- Isabel Allende - 12/4/23

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays - JOLLY
P. 136 “...or of JOLLY patrolmen….”
Crow’s Landing - Brad Smith - 12/3/23
8. A decorative item - JARS
Ebook p. 34 “...and a dozen antique crystal JARS.”
The Wind Knows My Name - Isabel Allende - 12/4/23
9. Something children do when excited - JUMP
P.144 “...about to JUMP out a window.”
Crow’s Landing - Brad Smith - 12/3/23
10. A four letter word - JUST
P. 82 “..on the farm, JUST a hundred acres.”
Crow’s Landing - Brad Smith - 12/3/23
11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party - JUNKIE
P. 131 “...while the JUNKIE held back by the door.”
Crow’s Landing - Brad Smith - 12/3/23
12. Item of clothing - JEANS
P. 92 “..put her phone in her JEANS pocket.”
Crow’s Landing - Brad Smith - 12/3/23

Welcome Trina!

WOOHOO JoAnne and Joann!

FINISHED
December Scattergories - Letter J
Read: 12/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title: Jingle Bell Beard Julie Kriss 12/4/23
2. Author: Julie Kriss Jingle Bell Beard 12/4/23
3. Main Character: Jasmine Jingle Bell Beard Julie Kriss 12/4/23
4. Secondary Character: Jo A Cowboy's Strength Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/3/23
5. Place/Setting: Jackson Hole Healing the Doctor's Heart Cindy Kirk 12/16/23
6. Item on cover: Jacket
Twelve Dates of Christmas Charlee James 12/10/23

And the Specials for December are:
7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays: Jingle A Cowboy's Strength Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/3/23 p 51 Jake bobbed his head up and down, making his bridle jingle.

8. A decorative item: Jewel Twelve Dates of Christmas Charlee James 12/10/23 p 22 “Or a part-time jewel thief?”

9. Something children do when excited: Jump Jingle Bell Beard Julie Kriss 12/4/23 p 99 My heart gave a little jump at the thought of it,...

10. A four letter word: Just A Cowboy's Strength Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/3/23 p 5 She didn’t seem much older, just more sophisticated.

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party: Jerk A Cowboy's Strength Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/3/23 p 6 “I was a real jerk, especially after how long we’d been friends.

12. Item of clothing: Jeans, Jacket A Cowboy's Strength Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/3/23 p 38 ...of Mandy decked out in boots, jeans, a denim jacket and a hat that...

Completed

J

Read: 12/12

1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
The Jewel Robbery At The Grand Metropolitan, Agatha Christie | 12/13

2. Author
Santa's Sweetheart, Janet Dailey | 12/12

3. Main Character - Josephine
Surviving Savannah, Patti Callahan Henry | 12/7

4. Secondary Character - Janey
Longing For Love, Marie Force | 12/1

5. Place/Setting - Juneau
Juneau: Wisdom Tree 4, Nick Earls | 12/18

6. Item on cover - jack-o-lantern
The Vampire's Priceless Treasure, Kristen Painter | 12/1

7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays - jingled
Longing For Love, Marie Force | 12/1

8. A decorative item - jars, p160
The glass jars clinked softly against each other.
The Vampire's Priceless Treasure, Kristen Painter | 12/1

9. Something children do when excited - jump, p245
You feel sure enough about that to jump out this window?
The Vampire's Priceless Treasure, Kristen Painter | 12/1

10. A four letter word - jobs, p180
Never found a need to distract himself by doing jobs for her father
The Vampire's Priceless Treasure, Kristen Painter | 12/1

11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party - jerk
Longing For Love, Marie Force | 12/1

12. Item of clothing - jeans, p65
Instead, she was in gently dressed jeans, a white T-shirt and a pale pink leather jacket...
The Vampire's Priceless Treasure, Kristen Painter | 12/1

Tammie wrote: "Completed

J

Read: 12/12..."



Please include sentences for #7 and #11.

Completed and looking forward to next month's Letter.
December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recurring Items:
✅1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Jar City by Arnaldur Indriðason.
Read 12/16/23
✅2. Author (first or last name)
Hearing from God Each Morning: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer. Read 12/22/23
✅3. Main Character (first or last name) Joe
The Midnight Library
10/14 Read 12/3/23
✅4. Secondary Character(first or last name)
Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy. Read 12/2/23 Jesse Bolstridge and Jordan Gilbert
✅5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch'). JACK AND HAMMER-bar in the town
The Man With a Load of Mischief by Martha Grimes. Read 12/7/23
✅6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items. Jet


And the Specials for December are:
✅7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays
The Deep, Deep Snow by Brian Freeman Read 12/8/23 JINGLE
I heard the JINGLE of the diner's front door. page 81
✅8. A decorative item
The Deep, Deep Snow by Brian Freeman Read 12/8/23 JUG
His mouth hung open with a JUG of coffee at his lips. page 2
✅9. Something children do when excited
The Man With a Load of Mischief by Martha Grimes. Read 12/7/23
Jump "The Doubles exchanged glances and JUMPED up." page 81
✅10. A four letter word
Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy Read 12/2/23. page 117 Jail. Set rules and hold kids accountble when they break them, even if it means they go to JAIL.
✅11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party
All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers Read 12/13/23 Junkie page 81 another guy, junkie skinny and balding hanging around the hallways
✅12. Item of clothing
Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy Read 12/2/23. page 116 He recited a list of places where he had hidden his stash.........and the gym shorts he secretly wore under his JEANS.

WOOHOO Michele!

Finished, thanks JoAnne for another fun challenge! This is one of my most favorites! I can't wait to see what you have in store for us in 2024! :)

December 2023 Scattergories

December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

FINISHED!!!!

Recurring Items:
✔1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored) ~ Just Desserts by Mary Calmes (12/5/2023)
✔2. Author (first or last name) ~ Jennifer Cody , I Went on an Adventure and All I Got Was This Barbarian Orc: Crack Fantasy Adventure Chapter 3 (12/1/2023)
✔3. Main Character (first or last name) ~ Josey Cirrini: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen (12/4/2023)
✔4. Secondary Character(first or last name) ~ Jayden: Holiday Heart Strings by N.R. Walker (12/2/2023)
✔5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch') ~ Japan: The Daydreamer Detective by Steph Gennaro (12/23/2023)
✔6. Item on cover - please show the cover and tell us the item or items ~ Jawline, Japanese woman, Japanese writing: by Steph Gennaro (12/23/2023)

And the Specials for December are:
✔7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays ~ Then he leaned in and whispered, “Would Jesus approve?” page 49, Holiday Heart Strings by N.R. Walker (12/2/2023)
✔8. A decorative item ~ Next to the counter is a small jewelry workshop with a handwritten sign: CUSTOMIZED RICE ART. page 222, Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee (12/3/2023)
✔9. Something children do when excited ~ He was forever tugging me forward, to try, to jump. page 95, Just Desserts by Mary Calmes (12/5/2023)
✔10. A four letter word ~ He snorted and shook his head. “Don’t jinx us.” page 268, Holiday Heart Strings by N.R. Walker (12/2/2023)
✔11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party ~ I had to stop being such a judgmental prick. page 39, Just Desserts by Mary Calmes (12/5/2023)
✔12. Item of clothing ~ He was about my age, maybe older, and wore a navy-blue uniform jumpsuit and a big fireman hat that the kids clearly loved. page 104, Holiday Heart Strings by N.R. Walker (12/2/2023)

Your letter is: J

Sorry Kathleen!

WOOHOO Rissa!

~~~ Complete ~~~

December Scattergories - Letter J
December 1 - 31, 2024

12 of 12 Complete

Recurring Items:
🔹1. Book Title
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23
🔹2. Author
J.A. Jance - Judgment Call - 12/14/23
🔹3. Main Character - Joanna Brady
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23
🔹4. Secondary Character - Jenny Brady
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23
🔹5. Place/Setting - Japan
The Travelling Cat Chronicles - Hiro Arikawa - 12/20/23
🔹6. Item on cover - Jeans
One Night with a Cowboy - Cat Johnson - 12/23/23


And the Specials for December are:
🔹7. A word that is special for the month of December or its holidays - Jingle
Mistletoe Mischief - Stacey Joy Netzel - 12/7/23 - p106 - "It was quiet except for the clip clop of the horses hooves on the road and the merry jingle of their bells."
🔹8. A decorative item - Jewelry
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23 - p99 - "She didn't wear jewelry."
🔹9. Something children do when excited - Jump
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23 - p115 - "Why would she jump to that kind of conclusion."
🔹10. A four letter word - Jury
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23 - p10 - "The jury is finally back."
🔹11. Someone no one wants at a holiday party - Jerk
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23 - p308 - "I don't see any point in telling them their father was a jerk and a murderer besides."
🔹12. Item of clothing - Jacket
Judgment Call - J.A. Jance - 12/14/23 - p29 - "A name badge, still pinned to the lapel of her jacket, identified her as Deborah Highsmith."