The Lost Challenges discussion

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

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

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

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

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




Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

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

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

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

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

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.

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

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

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.



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

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

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

Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
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Anne FINISHED - 32 pts.

Caraina FINISHED - 21 pts.
Cindy III

Ferenc FINISHED - 33 pts.
Frankie FINISHED - 32 pts.

Genevieve FINISHED - 35 pts.
Grace

Jenn
JoAnne FINISHED - 41 pts.
Julesy FINISHED - 32 pts.

Katelyn FINISHED - 17 pts.
Kendra FINISHED - 113 pts.
Kimberly FINISHED - 31 pts.
Kimberly - Msg 36

Lynn

Marla
Mary-Megan FINISHED - 42 pts.
Melissa A FINISHED - 193 pts.

Nell FINISHED - 15 pts.

Olivermagnus FINISHED - 73 pts.

Pinar

Shash FINISHED - 51 pts.
Sheila FINISHED - 25 pts.
Suzanne FINISHED - 31 pts.

Tari FINISHED - 39 pts.

Wanda FINISHED - 32 pts.

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Read: 41/31+

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
3 - Her Christmas Rescue Grace J. Croy 12/27/23

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
1 - Parentmoon L.B. Dunbar 1/11/24
1 - The Cafe on Amelia Island Hope Holloway 1/32/24
1 - Sanibel Mornings Hope Holloway 1/29/24
1 - Sanibel Tides Hope Holloway 1/31/24
1 - Sanibel Sunsets Hope Holloway 2/1/24
1 - Sanibel Moonlight Hope Holloway 2/2/24
1 - A Secret in the Keys Hope Holloway 2/4/24

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.
1 - The Fireman's Christmas Wish Nan Reinhardt 1/7/23
1 - Holiday Hopes Judith Keim 1/26/24

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.
1 - Mistletoe and Molly Janet Dailey 1/3/24

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
3 - Montana Cowboy Christmas Jane Porter 12/29/23
3 - A Small Town Christmas Nan Reinhardt 1/9/24
1 - A Christmas Affair Jodi Thomas 1/20/24

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
1 - No Home Like Nantucket Grace Palmer 12/22/23 (Sweet Island Inn #1)
1 - Beach Home Beginnings Ellen Joy 1/6/24 (Cliffside Point #1)
1 - The Beach House on Amelia Island Hope Holloway 1/22/24 (Seven Sisters #1)

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.
1 - No Love Like Nantucket Grace Palmer 12/28/23
1 - Sanibel Treasures Hope Holloway 1/27/24

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).
1 - Love Walks In Chris Keniston 1/8/24

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.
3 - Inheritance Nora Roberts 12/30/23

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
1 - No Beach Like Nantucket Grace Palmer 12/23/23
1 - Friendship on Fire Melissa Foster 1/16/24
1 - One Night Charmer Maisey Yates 2/3/24
1 - A Reunion in the Keys Hope Holloway 2/5/24

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
1 - Thriller Beneath Copper Falls Colleen Coble 12/25/23
1 - Romance Meant to Be Nan Reinhardt 1/15/24

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 - No Wedding Like Nantucket Grace Palmer 12/24/23


19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
1 - published February 4, 2014 Every Second with You Lauren Blakely 1/17/24
1 - Pub March 11, 2022 Sanibel Dreams Hope Holloway 1/26/24

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
1 - The Awakening Nora Roberts 1/2/24
1 - A Little Ray of Sunshine Kristan Higgins 1/5/24
1 - Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page Cynthia Rylant 1/28/24

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

32/32 Completed 46pts. Finished

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow. 1pt.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
Big Nick Energy-Lani Lynn Vale 12/21/23

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS. 1+1+1=3pts.
Lena Hendrix-One Touch 1/05/24
Elle Gray-Watching Her 1/13/24
Laura Pavlov-Rebel 1/14/24

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport. 1pt.
MCs go skiing:Someday-Willow Aster 1/18/24

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays. 1pt.
Three Kings, One Night-Autumn Jones Lake 12/25/23

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title. 1+3=4pts.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
A Treepoint Christmas-Jamie Begley 1/10/24
Christmas in The Sisters-Becki Willis 1/27/24


9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before. 1+3+1+3=8pts.
Honey Creek:Like You Love Me-Adriana Locke 1/01/24
Loose Ends:Rafe-Rebekah Weatherspoon 1/06/24
Knights Rebels MC:Incandescent-River Savage 1/06/24
Sutten Mountain:Rewrite Our Story-Kat Singleton 1/17/24

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes. 1pt.
Spicy Chai Lattes:The Right Move-Liz Tomforde 1/12/24

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story. 1pt.
Dragon in story:Oh, My Dragon-Lani Lynn Vale 1/13/24

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania 1pt.
Close Her Eyes-Lisa Regan 1/18/24
OR with a character named Phil.

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies. 1+3=4pts.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.
Beard Up-Lani Lynn Vale 12/25/23
Sway-Jessica Gadziala 1/07/24

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.1+1+1=3pts.
Perfect Love Story-Natasha Madison 1/01/24
Obsession Falls-Claire Kingsley 1/02/24
Tonight You're Mine-Kayley Loring 1/07/24

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag. 1pt.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
Thriller:The Girl in Apartment 9-A.J. Rivers 1/25/24

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER. 1+1+1+1=4pts.
Trouble-Adriana Locke 1/08/24
Not Quite Forever-Catherine Bybee 1/14/24
In the Clearing-Robert Dugoni 1/17/24
Wanderlust-Lauren Blakely 1/30/24

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date. 3+3+3=9pts.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
12/25/23:State of Bliss-Marie Force 1/19/24
1/26/24:Fighting the Forbidden-Autumn Jones Lake 1/28/24
1/22/24:Otto: The Hawthornes-Nicole Jacquelyn 2/01/24

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.1+1+1+1=4pts.
Our Sister's Grave-B.R. Spangler 1/02/24
Cold Highway-Mary Stone 1/31/24
Broken Dreams-Corinne Michaels 2/02/24
The Sweet Spot-Adriana Locke 2/10/24

Welcome Frankie!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

Progress: 32 points

TASKS:
✅1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://www.treevalleyacademy.com/win...
Snow White by Matt Phelan - Jan. 5
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.

✅2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW. The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang - Dec. 25

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

✅4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
Shadow Island by Mike Deas & Nancy Deas - Jan. 24
Double Scoop of Murder by Lena Gregory - Feb. 9

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

✅6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays. Poison and Party Hats by Madelyn Scott - Jan. 7

✅7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking. Two Tribes by Emily Bowen Cohen - Dec. 28
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

✅8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title. UnLucky Christmas by Melissa Baldwin - Dec. 21
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

✅9. New Year's Day 3 points
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before. Secrets of Camp Whatever Vol. 1 by Chris Grine - first in the Camp Whatever series - Jan. 26

✅10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation. Enlighten Me by Minh Lê - Dec. 22

✅11. January Monthly Specials 3 points
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).
Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade by Lyla Lee - Jan. 19


✅12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.
Mexikid by Pedro Martín - Jan. 3
Juliette or, the Ghosts Return in the Spring by Camille Jourdy - Feb. 15

✅13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story. The Dragon Path: A Graphic Novel by Ethan Young - Feb. 14


✅14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
Sunny Makes Her Case by Jennifer L. Holm & Matt Holm - Feb. 18

✅15. Watch holiday movies. 3 points
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES. Mabuhay! by Zachary Sterling - Jan. 19

✅16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang - Feb. 8
Ghost Roast by Shawnee Gibbs - Feb. 11

✅17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W. The Naked Tree by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim - genre is War - Feb. 1

✅18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER. The Woman in Me by Britney Spears - Dec. 31

✅19. Winter Books 6 points
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
Showdown at the Saloon by Jamie L. Adams - published Jan. 16, 2024 - Jan. 12
Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel by Arley Nopra - published Dec 26, 2023 - Jan. 28

✅20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library. The Leak by Kate Reed Petty - Dec. 21

Welcome Julesy!

Reading the Seasons -Winter
Duration: 12/21/2023 -3/20/2024

Levels: 32
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
COMPLETED


TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://www.treevalleyacademy.com/win...
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
Winter at the Door by Sarah Graves 1/28/2024

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
Tips for Living by Renee Shafransky 1/6/2024


4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.
Swift Run by Laurie DiSilverio 2/5/2024
Gigi goes skiing in Aspen while on a stake out.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.
Sugar Plum Poisoned by Jenn McKinley 12/28/2023


8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
The Twelve Months of Christmas by Sheila Roberts 12/26/2023
Ornaments create the shape of a Christmas tree - not sure if this counts.
Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost 12/28/2023


9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder by T A Willberg 1/31/2024 Marion Lane #1

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).
Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys by Harper Lin 1/11/2024
Frannie adds hot and cold teas to her menu.

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story.
Aunty Lee's Delights by Ovidia Yu 1/8/2024
Aunty Lee serves hot and sour soup.

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
Dirty Blonde by Lisa Scottoline 12/30/2023 Set in Pennsylvania
Getting a Way with Murder by Ralph McInerny 12/31/2023 Phil Keegan

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
Nonfiction - Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste by Bianca Bosker 1/20/2024

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
Wrecked by Rum by Lucy Lakestone 1/2/2024

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
Miss Eliza's English Kitchen by Annabel Abbs 1/11/2024
The Light Between Oceans by M L Stedman 1/15/2024
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron 1/17/2024
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte 1/22/2024
Happy Never After by Kathy Hogan Trochek 1/24/2024
Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet by M. L. Beaton 2/1/2024

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024
39/31

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

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
3- Tonya Kappes 12/24/23

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
1-LP Peppermint Mocha Murder Laura Pauling 12/22/23

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.
1-snowshoeing Murder on a Snowy Evening Lynn Cahoon 1/11/24

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.
1-Murder by Eggnog Karin Kaufman 1/17/24

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
1-Peppermint Pudding Peril Tammy Beck 12/25/23
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
1-Once Upon a Christmas Kathi Daley 1/3/24
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3-Down South Café series Calamity Café Gayle Leeson 12/27/23

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.
1-Irish Milkshake Murder Carlene O'Connor, Peggy Ehrhart, Liz Ireland 12/22/23

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
1-soup Fatal Blooms Claire Harlow 1/1/24
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.
1-hot spiced cider Merry Old Murder Maggie Benton 1/30/24

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

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
1-Set in PA-Moussaka and Murder Joy Patrick 12/28/23

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
1-Pumpkin'd Up Maggie Benton 12/23/23
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.

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

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1-The Women Sleuths Club Murder Sharon Michaels 1/10/24
1-It's Murder on a Blind Date Liz Turner 1/31/24
1-The Nosey Neighbor Dianne Harman 2/4/24
1-Truffles and Trials Ramona Ransom 1/23/24
1-Ex Marks the Murder Liz Lamar 2/3/24

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
3-Coconut Drop Dead Olivia Matthews 12/25/23 pub 12/26/23
3-Public Anchovy #1 Mindy Quigley 12/28/23 pub 12/26/23
3- A Crust to Die For T.C. LoTempio 1/2/24 pub 1/2/24
3-The Sign of Four Spirits Vicki Delany 1/8/24 pub 1/9/24
3-A Bean to Die For Tara Lush 1/9/24 pub 1/9/24
3-Double Grudge Donuts Ginger Bolton 2/13/24 pub 2/20/24

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library
1-Sniffing Out Murder Kallie E. Benjamin 12/29/23

READ THE SEASONS - WINTER
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

Goal: Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Progress: 16/16

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

8. Christmas = 3
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day 4 x 3 = 12
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
Kate Hamilton: A Dream of Death by Connie Berry 12/25/23 (1 + 2 = 3)

Irish Village: Murder in an Irish Village by Carlene O'Connor 1/30/24 (1 + 2 = 3)

Senior Sleuths: Peg and Rose Solve a Murder by Laurien Berenson 2/7/24 (1 + 2 = 3)

GhostWriter Mystery: That's the Spirit! by Mallory Pierce 3/16/24 (1 + 2 = 3)


10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials = 1
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).
Heirs of the Body by Carola Dunn 3/14/24


12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.

17. WINTER = 1
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Romantic Suspense: The Liar by Nora Roberts 21224



18. WINTER = 1
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
N - A Newlywed’s Guide to Fortune and Murder by Dianne Freeman 2/19/24 [& borrowed]


19. Winter Books = 1
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
The Magic Path of Intuition by Florence Scovel Shinn 1/20/24 - Dec '13


20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.

FINISHED
Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Points: 22

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://www.treevalleyacademy.com/win...
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
A Cold Death in Amsterdam by Anja de Jager (1 point) 1/6/23

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1 point) 12/22/23

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
Sergeant Cluff Stands Firm by Gil North (Sergeant Cluff series) Not read author before. (2 points) 2/1/24
The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie (Superintendent Battle series) (1 point)

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.

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

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
The White Priory Murders: A Mystery for Christmas by Carter Dickson (1 point) 12/25/23
Nine Lives by Peter Swanson (1 point) 1/25/24
If Looks Could Kill by Olivia Kiernan (1 point) 2/17/24

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
The Murder Game by Tom Hindle (published 2nd Feb 2023) (2 points) 12/27/23
The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths (published 2nd Feb 2023) (2 points) 1/3/24
The Lake District Murder by John Bude (published 1st Jan 1935) (1 point) 1/19/24
Plain Murder by C.S. Forester (published 1st Jan 1930) (1 point) 2/8/24
Hillary's Back! by Faith Martin (published 14th Feb 2020) (1 point) 2/10/24
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (published 1st Jan 1838) (1 point) 2/21/24
On the Bright Side: The New Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 85 Years Old by Hendrik Groen (published 27th Jan 2016) (1 point) 2/22/24

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
The Stationmaster's Farewell by Edward Marston (1 point) 1/13/24
A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie (1 point) 1/15/24
Past Mortems: Life and Death Behind Mortuary Doors by Carla Valentine (1 point) 1/22/24
At Your Door by J.P. Carter (1 point) 2/6/24
Lost by Leona Deakin (1 point) 2/12/24

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

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

Read: 31 points

TASKS:

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
3 - - Jenn McKinlay - 1/6/24

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
1 - HG: Helena Greer - Season of Love - 12/30/23
1 - LP: Lynn Painter - The Do-Over - 1/25/24
1 - PS: Patrick Stewart - Making It So: A Memoir - 2/5/24

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3 - Love & Gelato #1 - Love & Gelato - Jenna Evans Welch - 1/10/24
3 - Ernest Cunningham #1 - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone - Benjamin Stevenson - 1/22/24
1 - An Ice Cream Parlor Mystery - A Deadly Inside Scoop - Abby Collette - 2/26/24

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food.
1 - Lunar Love - Lauren Kung Jessen - 2/11/24
1 - Death by Bubble Tea - Jennifer J. Chow - 2/29/24

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
1 - Forget Me Not - Julie Soto - 3/19/24

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

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

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
3 - Pub 1/23/24 - Murder at a Scottish Castle - Traci Hall - 1/16/24
1 - Pub 1/16/12 - The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight - Jennifer E. Smith - 1/16/24
3 - Pub 2/6/24 - A Pie to Die For - Gretchen Rue - 2/14/24
1 - Pub 2/3/15 - An Early Wake - Sheila Connolly - 3/7/24
1 - Pub 3/5/19 - Daisy Jones & The Six - Taylor Jenkins Reid - 3/19/24

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
1 - The Celebrants - Steven Rowley - 1/13/24
1 - Pride, Prejudice and Poison - Elizabeth Blake - 1/29/24
1 - Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus - 1/31/24
1 - The Sun Is Also a Star - Nicola Yoon - 2/23/24
1 - The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han - 2/28/24
1 - It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Han - 2/29/24

Reading The Seasons - Winter
December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

64 of 31+ Complete

Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Read: 0/31+

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun - (2 points)
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
1 point: Cold Cold Heart - Tami Hoag - 12/29/23 - Cold
1 point: Hanukkah at the Great Greenwich Ice Creamery - Sharon Ibbotson - 12/27/23 - Ice

4. Volunteer at a local organization - (12 points)
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
1 point: A New York Christmas - Anne Perry - 12/28/23 - AP
1 point: Disappearance of a Scribe - Dana Stabenow - 12/24/23 - DS
1 point: Lost Hours - Paige Shelton - 1/10/24 - PS
1 point: The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold - 1/12/24 - AS
1 point: The Sweetest Oblivion - Danielle Lori - 1/15/24 - DL
1 point: Alias Emma - Ava Glass - 1/24/24 - AG
1 point: We Need to Talk About Kevin - Lionel Shriver - 1/28/24 - LS
1 point: The Harvest Man - Alex Grecian - 1/29/24 - AG
1 point: Resurrection Row - Anne Perry - 1/31/24 - AP
1 point: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian - Sherman Alexie - 2/2/24 - SA
1 point: Dear Martin - Nic Stone - 2/5/24 - NS
1 point: Three Bags Full - Leonie Swann - 2/16/24 - LS

9. New Year's Day - (19 points)
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
1 point: Santa Cruise - Fern Michaels - 12/30/23 - #1 Santa Crew
1 point: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - 1 point: Alan Bradley - 1/5/24 - #1 Flavia de Luce
1 point: The Human Flies - Hans Olav Lahlum - 1/7/24 - #1 K2 and Patricia
1 point: Track of the Cat - Nevada Barr - 1/18/24 - #1 Anna Pigeon
1 point: Night Owl - Andrew Mayne - 1/22/24 - #1 Andrew Trask
1 point: Only Time Will Tell - Jeffrey Archer - 1/25/24 - #1 Clifton Chronicles
1 point: Blindsighted - Karin Slaughter - 1/31/24 - #1 Grant County
1 point: Arsenic and Adobo - Mia P. Manansala - 2/4/24 - #1 Tita Rosie's Kitchen
1 point: Love in Lingerie - Alessandra Torre - 2/10/24 - #1 Unzipped
1 point: An Ember in the Ashes - Sabaa Tahir - 2/19/24 - #1 Ember in the Ashes
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
2 points: One Night with a Cowboy - Cat Johnson - 12/23/23 - #1 Oklahoma Nights
2 points: Murder at the Breakers - Alyssa Maxwell - 1/21/24 - #1 Gilded Newport Mysteries
2 points: The Blessing Way - Tony Hillerman - 1/30/24 - #1 Leaphorn & Chee
2 points: Hollywood Homicide - Kellye Garrett - 2/23/24 - #1 Detective by Day

13. Chinese New Year - (1 point)
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story.
1 point: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane - Lisa See - 2/7/24

16. Valentine's Day - (4 points)
❄️ Read a Romance.
1 point: Somewhere on Maui - Toby Neal - 12/25/23
1 point: The Spanish Love Deception - Elena Armas - 2/1/24
1 point: The Bride Test - Helen Hoang - 2/11/24
1 point: The Heart Principle - Helen Hoang - 2/15/24

17. WINTER - (1 point)
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
1 point: Kindred - Octavia E. Butler - 1/1/24 - Time Travel

18. WINTER - (1 point)
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 point: Wreck the Halls - Tessa Bailey - 12/26/23

19. Winter Books - (21 points)
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
1 point: An Impossible Impostor - Deanna Raybourn - 1/2/24 - orig pub Feb 15, 2022
1 point: The Coffee Trader - David Liss - 1/7/24 - orig pub Mar 04, 2003
1 point: The Unidentified Redhead - Alice Clayton - 1/13/24 - orig pub Jan 01, 2010
1 point: The Poet - Michael Connelly - 1/17/24 - orig pub Jan 28, 1996
1 point: The Expatriates - Janice Y.K. Lee - 1/19/24 - orig pub Jan 12, 2016
1 point: Katie the Catsitter - Colleen A.F. Venable - 1/27/24 - orig pub Jan 05, 2021
1 point: The Berlin Exchange - Joseph Kanon - 1/30/24 - Feb 22, 2022
1 point: The Memory Police - Yōko Ogawa - 2/2/24 - orig pub Jan 26, 1994
1 point: Love in Lingerie - Alessandra Torre - 2/10/24 - orig pub Jan 16, 2017
1 point: The Refugees - Viet Thanh Nguyen - 2/13/24 - orig pub Feb 07, 2017
1 point: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea - Axie Oh - 2/22/24 - orig pub Feb 22, 2022
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
2 points: Scorpio - Marko Kloos - 1/20/24 - orig pub Jan 01, 2024
2 points: An Optimist's Guide to Heartbreak - Jennifer Hartmann - 1/29/24 - orig pub Jan 17, 2023
2 points: Blue Bar - Damyanti Biswas - 2/9/24 - orig pub Jan 01, 2023
2 points: A Pessimist's Guide to Love - Jennifer Hartmann - 2/13/24 - orig pub Jan 25, 2023
2 points: The End of Drum-Time - Hanna Pylväinen - 2/22/24 - orig pub Jan 24, 2023

20. Read Across America Day - (3 points)
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
1 point: Animal Farm - George Orwell - 2/26/24
1 point: Tom Lake - Ann Patchett - 2/28/24
1 point: One Crazy Summer - Rita Williams-Garcia - 2/29/24

Welcome Anne, Tari, Nell, Sheila, Kimberly and Lynda!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: Dec. 21st, 2023 - Mar. 20th, 2024

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

113/31

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
1 point: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow - Jan. 21st

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
1 point: The Singles Table by Sara Desai - Dec. 23rd
1 point: Fullmetal Alchemist 12 by Hiromu Arakawa - Dec. 26th
1 point: Fullmetal Alchemist 13 by Hiromu Arakawa - Dec. 31st
1 point: Fullmetal Alchemist 14 by Hiromu Arakawa - Dec 31st
1 point: The Goodbye Cat by Hiro Arikawa - Feb. 10th
1 point: Fullmetal Alchemist 16 by Hiromu Arakawa - Feb. 16th
1 point: Fullmetal Alchemist 17 by Hiromu Arakawa - Feb. 19th
1 point: Fullmetal Alchemist 18 by Hiromu Arakawa - Feb. 20th
1 point: Fullmetal Alchemist 19 by Hiromu Arakawa - Feb. 20th
1 point: Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome by Aparna Nancherla - Feb. 22nd
1 point: The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition 5 by Neil Gaiman - Mar. 9th

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.
1 point: Dave Cooks the Turkey by Stuart McLean - Dec 29th

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

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

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3 points: A Man and His Cat 1 by Umi Sakurai - Jan. 8th
3 points: The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent - Jan. 8th (Crowns of Nyaxia)
3 points: Dinosaur Sanctuary 1 by Itaru Kinoshita - Jan. 14th
3 points: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan - Jan. 31st (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
1 point: Wynd 1: The Flight of the Prince - by James Tynion IV - Feb. 4th
3 points: Punderworld 1 by Linda Šejić - Mar. 17th
3 points: One Piece 1: Romance Dawn by Eiichiro Oda - Mar. 17th
3 points: Once & Future, Vol. 1: The King is Undead by Kieron Gillen - Mar. 20th

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.
1 point: Southern Fried Sass by Ginger Minj - Mar. 5th
Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.
1 point: The Dating Plan by Sara Desai - Mar. 1st
Iron Man 2

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
1 point: Heartstopper 5 by Alice Oseman - Jan. 3rd
1 point: Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent - Jan. 23rd
1 point: Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert - Jan. 26th
1 point: Radiant Sin by Katee Robert - Feb. 4th

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
1 point: The World's Even Dumber Criminals by Duncan McKenzie - Jan. 9th
Nonfiction
1 point: Black Friend by Ziwe - Jan. 11th
Essays
1 point: Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi - Feb 23rd
Time Travel
1 point: Macbeth by William Shakespeare - Feb. 23rd
Theatre
1 point: From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle - Mar. 3rd
Indigenous

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 point: Wonder Drug by Jennifer Vanderbes - Dec. 24th
1 point: Ru by Kim Thúy - Jan. 1st
1 point: A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher - Jan. 18th
1 point: Thomas Cromwell by Tracy Borman - Jan. 28th
1 point: When Clouds Touch Us by Thanhhà Lại - Feb 15th
1 point: Wynd 3: The Throne in the Sky by James Tynion IV - Feb. 27th
1 point: The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan - Mar. 11th
1 point: El Deafo by Cece Bell - Mar. 18th

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
1 point: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett - Dec. 28th
My copy was published Jan. 1st, 1987
1 point: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl - Jan. 18th
Jan. 17th, 1964
1 point: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl - Jan. 19th
Jan. 1st, 1972
3 points: Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire - Jan. 20th
Jan. 9th, 2024
3 points: You'll Do: A History of Marrying for Reasons Other Than Love by Marcia A. Zug - Jan. 24th
Jan. 9th, 2024
3 points: The Bright Spot by Jill Shalvis - Feb. 8th
Jan. 16th, 2024
3 points: Fence 6: Redemption by C.S. Pacat - Feb. 10th
Jan. 16th, 2024
3 points: To Woo and to Wed by Martha Waters - Feb. 18th
Feb. 6th, 2024
1 point: Arch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth - Feb. 18th
Feb. 21st, 2023
3 Points: Bride by Ali Hazelwood - Feb. 26th
Feb. 6th, 2024
1 point: Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry - Mar. 7th
Jan. 1st, 2019
3 points: Aftermarket Afterlife by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 7th
Mar. 5th, 2024
3 points: The Lady in Glass and Other Stories by Anne Bishop - Mar 13th
Feb. 27th, 2024
3 points: The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul - Mar. 16th
Mar. 6th, 2024

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
1 point: How to Be Perfect by Michael Schur - Dec. 30th
1 point: Stag's Leap by Sharon Olds - Jan. 2nd
1 point: The Sandman: Book of Dreams edited by Neil Gaiman - Jan. 5th
1 point: The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition 1 by Neil Gaiman - Jan. 6th
1 point: The History of Sketch Comedy by Keegan-Michael Key - Jan. 10th
1 point: Nobody Ever Asked Me about the Girls by Lisa Robinson - Jan. 12th
1 point: The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition 2 by Neil Gaiman - Jan. 13th
1 point: Quit Being an Idiot: Life Lessons from The Golden Girls by Robb Pearlman - Jan. 14th
1 point: The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition 3 by Neil Gaiman - Jan. 18th
1 point: Dinosaur Sanctuary 2 by Itaru Kinoshita - Jan. 18th
1 point: Redbone by Christian Staebler - Jan. 23rd
1 point: Like, Literally, Dude by Valerie Fridland - Jan. 28th
1 point: Me: Moth by Amber McBride - Jan. 30th
1 point: Moving Upstream by Mary Barnes - Feb. 1st
1 point: Girl Logic by Iliza Shlesinger - Feb. 2nd
1 point: Blood by Tyler Pennock - Feb. 10th
1 point: The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition 4 by Neil Gaiman - Feb. 11th
1 point: Royal Trivia by Rachel Bowie - Feb. 11th
1 point: The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff - Feb. 13th
1 point: Wynd 2: The Secret of the Wings by James Tynion IV - Feb. 13th
1 point: Dinosaur Sanctuary 3 by Itaru Kinoshita - Feb 13th
1 point: Fullmetal Alchemist 15 by Hiromu Arakawa - Feb. 14th
1 point: MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios by Joanna Robinson - Feb. 18th
1 point: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case by Jon S. Dellandrea - Feb. 19th
1 point: The Premonition by Banana Yoshimoto - Mar. 7th
1 point: A Man and His Cat 2 by Umi Sakurai - Mar. 14th
1 point: Once & Future, Vol. 2: Old English by Kieron Gillen - Mar. 20th

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024
Points: 17

Levels:
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
1pt💗Kiss To Belong-Anna Doe, 1/7/24
1pt💗You, Again-Lane Hayes, 2/12/24

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

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

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3pt⭐Next of Kin-Hannah Bonam-Young, 2/16/24 -- Next #1
1pt💗Fighting to Breathe-Aurora Rose Reynolds, 2/23/24

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
1pt💗Heartstopper: Volume Five - Alice Oseman, 12/28/23
1pt💗Get Frosted - Amy Aislin, 12/30/23
1pt💗Newcomer-Ana Ashley, 1/27/24

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
1pt💗Until Sage-Aurora Rose Reynolds, 1/19/24 -- romance

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

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
1pt💗Egotistical Puckboy-Eden Finley, 1/20/24 -- (2/10/22)
1pt💗Until Harmony-Aurora Rose Reynolds, 2/18/24 -- (1/25/18)
3pt⭐Something like Love-Piper Rayne, 3/8/24 -- (2/6/24)

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
1pt💗It's a Date - Again-Jeneva Rose, 1/24/24
1pt💗The Mini ADHD Coach-Alice Gendron, 1/31/24

Welcome Kendra and Katelyn!

FINISHED! 03/20/24 Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

Levels:
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

Part One: 94
Part Two: 99
Total: 193

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun (3)
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://www.treevalleyacademy.com/win...
A Tale of Two Snowmen: A Children's Fable Joy Hall 01/01/24
Snow Place Like LA: A Christmas Notch in July Novella Julie Murphy 01/11/24
Give Me Chills: A Devil's Beach Novella (A Devil’s Beach Mystery 1.5) Tara Lush 01/18/24

-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title. (6)
Winter in Paradise (Winter 1) Elin Hilderbrand 03/18/24
Winter Street (Winter 1) Elin Hilderbrand 03/19/24

2. Enjoy the snow falling. (6)
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
An Alaskan Wedding (Wild River 1.5) Jennifer Snow 01/14/24
Under an Alaskan Sky (Wild River 2) Jennifer Snow 01/15/24
A Wild River Retreat (Wild River 2.5) Jennifer Snow 01/16/24
A Sweet Alaskan Fall (Wild River 3) Jennifer Snow 02/28/24
A Wild River Match (Wild River 3.5) Jennifer Snow 03/02/24
Stars Over Alaska (Wild River 4) Jennifer Snow 03/12/24

3. Have a snowball fight.(2)
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
Mr. Wrong Number (Mr. Wrong Number 1) Lynn Painter (snow ball fight) 12/21/23
Business or Pleasure Rachel Lynn Solomon (snow ball fight) 02/04/24

-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover). (6)
Wreck the Halls Tessa Bailey (p. 253) 01/19/24
Three Holidays and a Wedding Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley (build snowmen) 03/14/24

4. Volunteer at a local organization. (12)
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
Wildfire (Maple Hills 2) Hannah Grace 12/30/23
Call of the Penguins (Veronica MacCreedy 2) Hazel Prior 01/11/24
Check & Mate Ali Hazelwood 01/15/24
A Bollywood Affair (Bollywood 1) Sonali Dev 02/01/24
A Holly Jolly Diwali Sonya Lalli 02/04/24
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women Lisa See 02/10/24
Death of a Country Fried Redneck (Haley Powell Food & Cocktails Mystery 2) Lee Hollis 02/23/24
The Mystery Guest (Molly the Maid 2) Nita Prose 02/23/24
Green Alex Gino 03/08/24
The Bookstore Sisters Alice Hoffman 03/09/24
The Berry Pickers Amanda Peters 03/10/24
Good Material Dolly Alderton 03/20/24

5. Hit the slopes. (1)
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.
An Alaskan Christmas (Wild River 1) Jennifer Snow (the MC goes Heli-skiing) 01/13/24

6. Decorate Your Home (1)
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.
10 Things That Never Happened (Material World 1) Alexis Hall (Jonathan allows his family to decorate his house) 02/08/24

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends. (1)
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
In the Age of Love and Chocolate: A Novel (Birthright 3) Gabrielle Zevin (baking for Christmas in Mexico) 03/02/24

-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover. (3)
Mistletoe Murder (Lucy Stone 1) Leslie Meier (Lucy bakes cookies for the cookie exchange) 03/06/24

8. Christmas (3)
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
Christmas Surprise Remi Carrington 12/23/23
Christmas Love Remi Carrington 12/27/23
Christmas Mittens Murder Lee Hollis, Lynn Calhoun and Maddie Day 01/07/24

-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover. (21)
Christmas, Criminals, and Campers (Camper & Criminals 4) Tonya Kappes 12/22/23
Christmas at Sleigh Bell Farm (The Elliotts of Montana 1) Kaylie Newell 12/23/23
Christmas Sparkle Remi Carrington 12/28/23
An Aero Island Christmas Mystery (The Homeswappers 3) Adriana Licio 01/29/24
A Mystery Before Christmas (An Italian Village Mystery 3) Adriana Licio 01/30/24
A Christmas Miracle in the Little Irish Village (Little Irish Village 1) Michelle Vernal 03/03/24
A Wee Christmas Homicide (Liss MacCrimmon Mystery 3) Kaitlyn Dunnett 03/07/24

9. New Year's Day (5)
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
An Easy Death (Gunnie Rose 1) Charlaine Harris 12/30/23
Death of a Kitchen Diva (A Haley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery 1) Lee Hollis 01/09/24
Fixin' to Die (Kenni Lowry 1) Tonya Kappes 02/06/24
All These Things I've Done (Birthright 1) Gabrielle Zevin 02/17/24
Rising Water: Book #1 in the Tai Chi Cozy Mystery Series (Tai Chi 1) Joanna Campbell Slan 03/16/24

-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before. (24)
Written in the Stars (Written in the Stars 1) Alexandria Bellefleur 01/24/24
Blue Hawaiian (Blackwood Cellars 1) Carla Luna 01/25/24
Dating Dr. Dil (If Shakespeare was an Auntie 1) Nisha Sharma 02/05/24
A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR 1) Sarah J. Maas 02/06/24
Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate 1) Gail Carriger 02/21/24
Foul Play at Seal Bay (Morwenna Mutton 1) Judy Leigh 03/08/24
Dog on It (Chet and Bernie 1) Spencer Quinn 03/10/24
Done and Dusted (Rebel Blue Ranch 1) Lyla Sage 03/17/24

Welcome Mel!

I'm in!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

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

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

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

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

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.

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

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

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.



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Welcome Jenn!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points

Points: 10

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS:
Ölmüş Eşek (Dead Donkey) by Aziz Nesin 12/26/23

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport:
Karanlığın Elli Tonu (Fifty Shades Darker / Fifty Shades, #2) by E.L. James 1/22/24

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

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

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

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation:
Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow 1/14/24

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed:
Ziyan (Loss) by Hakan Günday 1/3/24

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES:
Emine'nin Yanında Konuşulmayacak Şeyler (Things Not to Talk About in front of Emine) by Deniz Poyraz 12/30/23

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance:
Fate (Steel Brothers Saga, #13) by Helen Hardt 1/8/24

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
Incognito: Beynin Gizli Hayatı (Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain) by David Eagleman (Genre: Nonfiction) 1/28/24
18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
Kum Saati Fabrikası (The Hourglass Factory) by Lucy Ribchester (First published in January 2015) 1/21/24

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.

Welcome Pinar!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

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

Total Points: 42

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
(+1) The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (2/2)
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
(+3) Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates (1/7)


2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
(+1) A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev (1/17)
(+1) All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (1/26)


5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.
(+1) One Snowy Night by Patience Griffin (2/17)


7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
(+3) Maybe This Christmas by Jennifer Snow (1/16)


9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
(+1) The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci [6:20 Man] (2/5)
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
(+3) Bookshop Cinderella by Laura Lee Guhrke [Scandal at the Savoy] (1/12)
(+3) How to Be a Wallflower by Eloisa James [Would-be Wallflower] (2/8)
(+3) Emma of 83rd Street (1) by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding [For the love of Austen] (3/7)


10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.
(+1) You, with a View by Jessica Joyce (12/28)
(+1) Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (2/25)


11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
(+1)Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross (12/31)
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).


12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.
(+1) Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot (3/10)


13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story.
The Night Ends with Fire by K.X. Song [sea dragon] (2/15)


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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
(+1) Too Close by Natalie Daniels (2/12)
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.


16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
(+1) The Lady in the Coppergate Tower by Nancy Campbell Allen (1/28)
(+1) Primrose Lane by Debbie Mason (2/28)
(+1) The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren (3/13)


17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
(+1) Meet Me in Bombay by Jenny Ashcroft [romance/travel/India] (1/3)
(+1) Murder at Kensington Palace by Andrea Penrose [romance/regency] (2/1)
(+1) A ​Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas [Romance/New adult] (2/19)
(+1) Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson [Non-fiction/WWI] (3/18)


18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
(+1) The Night Agent by Matthew Quirk (12/26)
(+1) A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross (1/7)
(+1) Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross (1/15)
(+1) Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco (3/3)
(+1) The Whispers of War by Julia Kelly (3/12)


19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
(+1) Fatal Flaw by Ginna Gray [published January 1, 2005] (12/31)
(+1) The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner [published March 7, 2023] (2/22)
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.


20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
(+1) Big Damn Hero by James Lovegrove (2/22)
(+1) Mister Lullaby by J.H. Markert (1/24)

Welcome Mary-Megan!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

Goal: 33/31+
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
• 1 point - Maybe You Should Talk to Someone - Lori Gottlieb - 01/17/24
• 1 point - A Cosmology of Monsters - Shaun Hamill - 01/23/24

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

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

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
• 3 points - Summer of My German Soldier - Bette Greene - 12/22/23 - Summer of My German Soldier #1
• 3 points - The Little Grave - Carolyn Arnold - 01/13/24 - Detective Amanda Steele #1
• 3 points - Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom - Tsugumi Ohba - 01/28/24 - Death Note #1
• 1 point - Undiscovered Country Vol. 1: Destiny - Scott Snyder & Charles Soule - 01/12/24 - Undiscovered Country #1
• 1 point - Mastermind - Andrew Mayne - 01/18/24 - Theo Cray and Jessica Blackwood #1
• 3 points - Nearly Mine - Molly Black - 02/11/24 - Grace Ford #1

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.
• 3 points - Effigy (2015): Idle Worship - Tim Seeley - 12/22/23 - Chondra Jackson is a former movie star and movie afficionado.
• 3 points - Violeta - Isabel Allende - 02/02/24 - Roy Cooper: "He preferred action movies, with blood and fighting, but he sat through the romantic films we insisted on seeing." (Kindle Locations 2975-2976)

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
• 1 point - Delaware Dreamboat - Ann Omasta - 12/25/23
• 1 point - The Sun Sister - Lucinda Riley - 01/06/24
• 1 point - Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute - Talia Hibbert - 02/13/24

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
• 1 point - The Keeper of Hidden Books - Madeline Martin - 01/28/24 - World War II

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
• 1 point - Joan - Katherine J. Chen - 12/24/23 - War
• 1 point - Infinity 8 Vol. 4: Symbolic Guerrilla - Lewis Trondheim - 02/22/24
• 1 point - The Night House - Jo Nesbø - 02/28/24

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
• 1 point - The Paris Apartment - Lucy Foley - 01/31/24 - Published February 22, 2022
• 1 point - A Flicker in the Dark - Stacy Willingham - 02/16/24 - Published January 11, 2022
• 1 point - Machinehood - S.B. Divya - 02/21/24 - Published March 2, 2021
• 1 point - Sea Castle - Andrew Mayne - 02/25/24 - Published February 21, 2023

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.

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

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

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

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

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.

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

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

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library. Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games by Joe Hill 01-03-2024

Reading The Seasons - Winter - COMPLETED
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Completed: 21/16-30 points

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://www.treevalleyacademy.com/win...
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title. Winter Cottage - Mary Ellen Taylor 1/4/24 (3 pts.)

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover). The Christmas Escape - Sarah Morgan 2/11/24 (3 pts.)

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS. Afterlives - Abdulrazak Gurnah 1/2/24 (1 pt.)

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays. Christmas on Mimosa Lane - Anna DeStefano 1/13/24 (1 pt.)

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

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

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before. Kissing Under the Mistletoe - Marina Adair 1/1/24 (St. Helena Vineyard Series) (3 pts.)

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed. Remember Me? - Sophie Kinsella 1/14/24 (1 pt.)
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story. Seraphina - Rachel Hartman 3/13/24 Remember Me? - Sophie Kinsella 1/14/24 (1 pt.)

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil. Four Friends - Robyn Carr 1/13/24 Remember Me? - Sophie Kinsella 1/14/24 (1 pt.)

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance. The Wedding Crasher - Mia Sosa 2/25/24 (1pt.)

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag. The Raven Spell - Luanne G. Smith 1/4/24 (Witches) (1 pt.)
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER. Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine 1/4/24 (1 pt.)

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24. Five Winters - Kitty Johnson 1/7/24 (published on January 1, 2023) (3 pts.)

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library. Violeta - Isabel Allende 1/28/24 (1 pt.)

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Winter Wonderful: 16-30 points
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Read: 35/31

TASKS:

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
Jingle Buried Cookies by Lyndsey Cole 12/27/2023 (1)
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.
Jingle Buried Cookies by Lyndsey Cole 12/27/2023 (2)

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
Crossed by Death by A.C.F. Bookens 12/23/2023 (1) (Stitches in Crime)
Code Red by N.R. Walker 2/4/2024 (Atrous) (1)
Assassins Are People Too by S.C. Wynne 2/11/2024 (1) (Assassins in Love)
Sinister Sort by L.M. Harper 2/16/2024 (1) (Community College Mystery)
Ukulele Murder by Leslie Langtry 2/28/2024 (1) (Aloha Lagoon)

-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
Crossed by Death by A.C.F. Bookens 12/23/2023 (2)
Sinister Sort by L.M. Harper 2/16/2024 (2)
Ukulele Murder by Leslie Langtry 2/28/2024 (2)

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
Lust Hate Love by Ella Frank 1/4/2024 (1)
Angel by Ella Frank 1/2/2024 (1)
Switched by N.R. Walker 1/27/2024 (1)
On Davis Row by N.R. Walker 1/30/2024 (1)
Do-over by Amy Lane 1/31/2024 (1)
Code Blue by N.R. Walker 2/2/2024 (1)

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ireland
Buried in a Bog by Sheila Connolly 2/9/2024 (1)
Novella
Hold on for Beer Life by Ellie Alexander 1/13/2024 (1)

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
Warned in Wisconsin by Patti Benning 1/18/2024 (1)

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
A Deadly Beef by Jessica Beck 12/27/2023 (1)
Opera and Old Lace by Kathi Daley 12/28/2024 (1)
Bayou Book Thief by Ellen Byron 12/31/2023 (1)
A Jingle of Murder by Patti Benning 1/8/2024 (1)
The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams 1/19/2024 (1)
Lost in London by Alana Stewart 1/31/2024 (1)
Murder Most Frothy by Cleo Coyle 2/20/2024 (1)
The Weight of It All by N.R. Walker 2/21/2024 (1)
Sense of Place by N.R. Walker 2/23/2024 (1)
Murder at Hound Hill by Cindy Bell 2/24/2024 9 (1)
Assassins Save People Too by S.C. Wynne 2/28/2024 (1)
Assassins Love People Too by S.C. Wynne 2/28/2024 (1)

Welcome Ferenc, Lynn, Caraina and Genevieve!

Challenge Completed 3/6/24

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

Score=32/32 points


Levels:

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

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

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun- (3 Points)
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://www.treevalleyacademy.com/win...
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
The Winter Crown-Elizabeth Chadwick-1/13/24-👑👑👑👑👑

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight. (4 Points)
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
-Louise Penny-2/8-🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂-Snow on cover and MC plays snowball catch with his dog.
-Johan Rundberg-2/2-🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛
Olivia Strauss Is Running Out of Time-Angela Brown-2/28-⌛⌛⌛⌛⌛
Page 237-"Plus, I don't have anything important scheduled until later this morning, so I decided to play in the snow with my son."

4. Volunteer at a local organization.>-(1 Point)
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
1.Ghost Busting Mystery-Daisy Pettles-1/9/21-👻👻👻👻👻
2. Gideon's Sword-Douglas Preston-2/11/24⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️( 1 point)
The Case of the Left-Handed Lady-Nancy Springer-2/21-🫱🏻🫱🏻🫱🏻🫱🏻( 1 point)

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

8. Christmas-(3 Points)
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
-Alan Simon-12/28/23-🎄🎄🎄🎄-3 points

9. New Year's Day-(3 Points)
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
Last Will-Ron Schwab-#1-The Lockes Series-12/30/23-🐎🐎🐎🐎-3 Points

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story.
Read a book where characters are Chinese:Lady Tan's Circle of Women-Lisa See-2/12/24-⚕️⚕️⚕️⚕️⚕️(1 point)
Read a book with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story.- -Naomi Novik-2/16/24-🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲(1 point)


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

15. Watch holiday movies.-3 Points)
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.
The Mockingbird Next Door: Life with Harper Lee-Marja Mills-1/12/24-🐦🐦🐦🐦

16. Valentine's Day-(1 Point)
❄️ Read a Romance.
The Light in the Piazza-Elizabeth Spencer-1/2/24-💞💞💞💞
Second Grave on the Left-Darynda Jones-3/5-🪦🪦🪦🪦

17. WINTER-(1 Point)
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
The Enigma Game-Elizabeth Wein-12/23/23-🛩️🛩️🛩️🛩️🛩️-The genre is War.- 1 Point
Hunting Prince Dracula-Kerri Maniscalco-2/25-🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉-Genre is Romance
The Brass Verdict-Michael Connelly-2/27-⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️-Genre is Thriller

18. WINTER-(1 Point)
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
The Reckoning-Sharon Kay Penman-12/28/23-👑👑👑👑👑-1 Point

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
11. Amazing Grace Adams-Fran Littlewood-2/2/24-🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟-Publication date was 1/19/23-3 Points
The Hollow Land-Jane Gardam-3/6-🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇-Publication date (for the edition that I read) is 1/6/2015

20. Read Across America Day-(2 Points)
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
A Boy Called Christmas-Matt Haig-12/24/23-🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌
Inheritance-Nora Roberts-2/6-👻👻👻👻👻
The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets-Nancy Springer-3/1/24-💐💐💐💐

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

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

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://www.treevalleyacademy.com/win...
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
Devil in Winter - Lisa Kleypas

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.
Sweet Enemy Heather Snow

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
Because of Mr. Terupt - Rob Buyea no snow on cover

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
Once More, My Darling Rogue - Lorraine Heath
Lynne Graham

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
Crossfire Christmas Julie Miller
An Outlaw's Christmas Linda Lael Miller
The Earl's Christmas Pearl Megan Frampton

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
The Duke and I Julia Quinn
Beyond Scandal and Desire Lorraine Heath

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon - Grace Lin
The Way Home Looks Now - Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Ruby Lu, Brave and True - Lenore Look

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
Dead End in Norvelt - Jack Gantos

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
While the Duke Was Sleeping - Sophie Jordan
When a Scot Ties the Knot - Tessa Dare

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
A Peace to End All Peace: The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and The Creation of the Modern Middle East - David Fromkin nonfic
Too Soon for Jeff - Marilyn Reynolds realistic

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
The Red Palace - June Hur
The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
Red Rabbit - Alex Grecian

Welcome Wanda and Cindy!

I have a question concerning levels and badges. Once I have accumulated 5-15 points then I can submit my challenge for a level one badge. May I then contine completing tasks and submitting my challenge when I have completed the requirements for the level 2 badge and again for level 3 badge. I would have to submit the challenge three times to receive all three badges. Am I correct in this assumption?

Thank you!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

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

51 Total Points

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
1 - A Tale of Beauty and Beast by Melanie Cellier (1/3/24)

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.
1 - The Queen's Crown by K.M. Shea (12/26/23)

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.
1 - Season's Schemings by Katie Bailey (12/31/23)

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
1 - All's Fair in Love and Christmas by Sarah Monzon (12/30/23)

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
1 - Crown of Shadows by K.M. Shea (12/24/23) - Court of Midnight and Deception
1 - Hunted by K.M. Shea (12/26/23) - Pack of Dawn and Destiny
3 - Lady at Arms by Tamara Leigh (1/6/24) - Lady
1 - The King's Captive by K.M. Shea (1/8/24) - Gate of Myth and Power
1 - Magic Forged by K.M. Shea (1/21/24) - Hall of Blood and Mercy

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story.
1 - Hansel and the Gingerbread Queen by Lea Doué (2/26/24) - dragon in story

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.
1 - Kissing for Keeps by Martha Keyes (1/6/24)

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
1 - Crown of Moonlight by K.M. Shea (12/25/23)
1 - The Unfinished Groom by Taylor Hart (12/29/23)
1 - The Masked Fae by Shari L. Tapscott (12/31/23)
1 - Lily for My Enemy by Laura Rollins (1/8/24)
1 - A Heart in the Balance by Laura Rollins (1/9/24)
1 - How to Kiss Your Best Friend by Jenny Proctor (2/4/24)
1 - Baby, Be Mine by Ginny Baird (2/12/24)
1 - A Farewell Kiss by Laura Rollins (2/16/24)
1 - The Queen and the Knave by Sarah M. Eden (2/21/24)
1 - The Awakened Prince by Alora Carter (3/14/24)
1 - The Highwayman's Letter by Martha Keyes (3/18/24)
1 - Snow and the Seven Billionaire Dates by Catelyn Meadows (3/19/24)
1 - An Amiable Foe by Jennie Goutet (3/20/24)

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
1 - A Dance of Silver and Shadow by Melanie Cellier (1/2/24) - Retellings
1 - The King's Shadow by K.M. Shea (1/12/24) - Elves
1 - The King's Queen by K.M. Shea (1/18/24) - Elves
1 - Magic Redeemed by K.M. Shea (1/29/24) - Witches
1 - Magic Unleashed by K.M. Shea (2/2/24) - Witches
1 - Jacklyn and the Twisted Beanstalk by Callie Thomas (2/20/24) - Retellings
1 - The Sorcerer and the Swan Princess by Lucy Tempest (2/28/24) - Retellings
1 - Charlotte and the Cozy Cottage by Abigail Manning (3/5/24) - Retellings
1 - Saving Miss Everly by Sally Britton (3/7/24) - Regency
1 - Frey and the Icy Orchard by Scarlett Luna Strange (3/8/24) - Novella
1 - An Unsuitable Suitor by Sally Britton (3/12/24) - Regency
1 - An Agreeable Alliance by Kasey Stockton (3/16/24) - Regency

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 - Wager for a Lady's Hand by Laura Rollins (1/7/24)
1 - Willow and the Harvest Moon by Kayla Eshbaugh (2/4/24)
1 - Not Happy Campers by Ash Keller (2/17/24)
1 - To Deceive a Kingdom by Kathryn Radaker (2/22/24)
1 - To Heal a Broken Heart by Aveline Brooke (3/1/24)
1 - A Well-Kept Promise by L.G. Rollins (3/6/24)
1 - The Winter Prince by Constance Lopez (3/9/24)
1 - Engaging Sir Isaac by Sally Britton (3/9/24)
1 - Reforming Lord Neil by Sally Britton (3/10/24)
1 - The White Slipper by Brittany Fichter (3/11/24)

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
1 - United by K.M. Shea (12/27/23) - 1/14/2022
1 - Fated by K.M. Shea (12/28/23) - 2/25/2022

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
1 - Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer (2/10/24)

Reading The Seasons - Winter
December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. ❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
Murder by the Book by Lauren Elliot (1.6.2024)

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

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

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

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. ❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
Scandal in Skibbereen | Sheila Connolly (1.12.2024)


12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.

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

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

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.

Wanda wrote: "I have a question concerning levels and badges. Once I have accumulated 5-15 points then I can submit my challenge for a level one badge. May I then contine completing tasks and submitting my chall..."

No, you would earn only one badge.

Welcome Shash and Kimberly!

The Lost Challenges
Reading The Seasons - Winter (23/24)
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

Progress: 31 out of 31+ (Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points)

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

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

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

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

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

TASKS:

1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
The Snowcat Prince by Dina Norlund - ***** - 1/3/2024 - 176 Pages



2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS:
Gold Dust Woman: The Biography of Stevie Nicks by Stephen Davis - ***** - 12/24/2023 - 352 Pages
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 12/27/2023 - 224 Pages
Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 12/29/2023 - 224 Pages
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 12/31/2023 - 224 Pages
The Legend of Brightblade by Ethan M. Aldridge - **** - 1/13/2024 - 208 Pages
Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan Henry - **** - 1/22/2024 - 432 Pages



5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays:
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer - ***** - 1/1/2024 - 416 Pages
The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen - **** - 1/23/2024 - 368 Pages



7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill - **** - 1/29/2024 - 367 Pages



8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
❄️❄️❄️The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon - *** - 12/27/2023 - 4 Pages
❄️❄️❄️Under the Christmas Tree by Robyn Carr - ***** - 2/5/2024 - 93 Pages



9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name:
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
❄️❄️❄️BONUS: City of Secrets, #1: City of Secrets by Victoria Ying - ***** - 12/28/2023 - 131 Pages
❄️❄️❄️BONUS: Darkness Chosen, #1: Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd - ***** - 1/21/2024 - 416 Pages
❄️❄️❄️Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto - **** - 2/3/2024 - 302 Pages
❄️❄️❄️The Selection by Kiera Cass - *** - 2/4/2024 - 336 Pages



10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation:
All Tide Up by John Patrick Green - ***** - 12/30/2023 - 208 Pages
When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O'Neal - **** - 1/13/2024 - 348 Pages



11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story:
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix - ***** - 1/7/2024 - 419 Pages - Eat Chinese Food



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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.
Heartstopper: Volume Five by Alice Oseman - ***** - 12/26/2023 - 336 Pages
Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr - ***** - 1/31/2024 - 368 Pages



16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance:
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore - ***** - 1/11/2024 - 267 Pages
Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James - **** - 1/22/2024 - 280 Pages
Hot Ice by Nora Roberts - **** - 2/7/2024 - 312 Pages
Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie - ***** - 2/14/2024 - 323 Pages
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood - ***** - 2/19/2024 - 389 Pages



17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness by Cody Rigsby - *** - 1/9/2024 - 240 Pages - Non-Fiction



18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER:
I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us by Kristin Chenoweth - ***** - 2/10/2024 - 224 Pages
The Ice Dragon by George R.R. Martin - ***** - 2/17/2024 - 120 Pages
The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy by Anne Ursu - *** - 2/20/2024 - 423 Pages
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy - ***** - 2/24/2024 - 320 Pages



19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang - ***** - 2/15/2024 - 352 Pages - Published Jan 09, 2024



20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library:
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins - ***** - 2/11/2024 - 326 Pages



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Welcome Suzanne!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Level: Winter Wonderful (16-30 points)
Duration: 12/21/23 - 3/20/24
Progress: 33 of 20

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

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

TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
⛄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://www.treevalleyacademy.com/win...
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
❄️ Legacy of a Frozen Scream by Daniel Doty (3/8/24)

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
⛄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
⛄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
⛄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
❄️ Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz (1/15/24)
❄️ Devotion by Ivy Smoak (2/17/24)

5. Hit the slopes.
⛄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.
❄️ Orphan of Destiny by Michael P. Spradlin (1/21/24) ~ skiing
❄️ How to Run with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper (1/24/24) ~ snow mobiles

6. Decorate Your Home
⛄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.
❄️ Home for the Holidays by Sara Richardson (12/28/23)

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
⛄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

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

9. New Year's Day
⛄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
❄️❄️ Mastermind by Andrew Mayne (12/29/23) ~ Theo Cray & Jessica Blackwood #1 & new-to-me author
❄️❄️ James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing by G. Norman Lippert (3/14/24) ~ James Potter #1 & new-to-me author
❄️ The Spirit Thief by Rachel Aaron (3/16/24) ~ The Legend of Eli Monpress #1

10. Plan a wintry getaway
⛄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.
❄️ The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (12/25/23) ~ go to Scotland
❄️ Beautiful Bombshell by Christina Lauren (3/15/24) ~ bachelor/bachelorette party in Las Vegas

11. January Monthly Specials
⛄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).
❄️ hot tea - Paladin's Strength by T. Kingfisher (12/24/23)

12. Whip up winter drinks.
⛄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.
❄️ A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow (2/6/24) ~ hot chocolate

13. Chinese New Year
⛄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story.
❄️ Cold Hearted by Toni Anderson (1/2/24) ~ Agent Chen is Chinese
❄️ The House of Hades by Rick Riordan (2/19/24) ~ Frank Zhang is Chinese

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
⛄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
⛄️ Read a Romance.
❄️ Beautiful Player by Christina Lauren (1/18/24)
❄️ Wildfire by Ilona Andrews (1/28/24)
❄️ Dead Silence by Kimberly Derting (2/29/24)

17. WINTER
⛄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
❄️ Thriller - Shadow Prey by John Sandford (1/8/24)
❄️ Romance - Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (3/7/24)
❄️ Romantic Suspense - Tough Customer by Sandra Brown (1/18/24)

18. WINTER
⛄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
❄️ The Treatment by Suzanne Young (1/3/24)
❄️ Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (2/1/24)
❄️ Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells (2/7/24)
❄️ Wurm War by Christopher Golden (2/11/24)

19. Winter Books
⛄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
❄️ Fireflies in December by Jennifer Erin Valent (1/16/24) ~ pub 12/22/08
❄️ Never Tell by Lisa Gardner (1/12/24) ~ publ 2/19/19

20. Read Across America Day
⛄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
❄️ Aurora's End by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff (2/20/24)
❄️ Bleed for Me by Michael Robotham (3/5/24)
❄️ Arazan's Wolves by John Flanagan (3/11/24)
❄️ The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave (2/5/24)

Welcome Marla!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).

4. ❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

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

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

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.

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

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

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library

Welcome Grace!

Reading the Seasons -Winter
Duration: 12/21/2023 -3/20/2024

Levels: 32
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
COMPLETED


TASKS:
1. Winter Fun
❄️ Read a book with a winter type word in the title.
https://www.treevalleyacademy.com/win...
-->BONUS: The word WINTER in the title.
Winter at the Door by Sarah Graves 1/28/2024

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
Tips for Living by Renee Shafransky 1/6/2024


4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.
Swift Run by Laurie DiSilverio 2/5/2024
Gigi goes skiing in Aspen while on a stake out.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.
Sugar Plum Poisoned by Jenn McKinley 12/28/2023


8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
The Twelve Months of Christmas by Sheila Roberts 12/26/2023
Ornaments create the shape of a Christmas tree - not sure if this counts.
Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost 12/28/2023


9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder by T A Willberg 1/31/2024 Marion Lane #1

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).
Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys by Harper Lin 1/11/2024
Frannie adds hot and cold teas to her menu.

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story.
Aunty Lee's Delights by Ovidia Yu 1/8/2024
Aunty Lee serves hot and sour soup.

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
Dirty Blonde by Lisa Scottoline 12/30/2023 Set in Pennsylvania
Getting a Way with Murder by Ralph McInerny 12/31/2023 Phil Keegan

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
Nonfiction - Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste by Bianca Bosker 1/20/2024

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
Wrecked by Rum by Lucy Lakestone 1/2/2024

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
Miss Eliza's English Kitchen by Annabel Abbs 1/11/2024
The Light Between Oceans by M L Stedman 1/15/2024
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron 1/17/2024
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte 1/22/2024
Happy Never After by Kathy Hogan Trochek 1/24/2024
Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet by M. L. Beaton 2/1/2024

WOOHOO Anne!

FINISHED
Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - February 4, 2024
Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points
Read: 41/31+

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
3 - Her Christmas Rescue Grace J. Croy 12/27/23

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
1 - Parentmoon L.B. Dunbar 1/11/24
1 - The Cafe on Amelia Island Hope Holloway 1/32/24
1 - Sanibel Mornings Hope Holloway 1/29/24
1 - Sanibel Tides Hope Holloway 1/31/24
1 - Sanibel Sunsets Hope Holloway 2/1/24
1 - Sanibel Moonlight Hope Holloway 2/2/24
1 - A Secret in the Keys Hope Holloway 2/4/24

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.
1 - The Fireman's Christmas Wish Nan Reinhardt 1/7/23
1 - Holiday Hopes Judith Keim 1/26/24

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.
1 - Mistletoe and Molly Janet Dailey 1/3/24

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
3 - Montana Cowboy Christmas Jane Porter 12/29/23
3 - A Small Town Christmas Nan Reinhardt 1/9/24
1 - A Christmas Affair Jodi Thomas 1/20/24

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
1 - No Home Like Nantucket Grace Palmer 12/22/23 (Sweet Island Inn #1)
1 - Beach Home Beginnings Ellen Joy 1/6/24 (Cliffside Point #1)
1 - The Beach House on Amelia Island Hope Holloway 1/22/24 (Seven Sisters #1)

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.
1 - No Love Like Nantucket Grace Palmer 12/28/23
1 - Sanibel Treasures Hope Holloway 1/27/24

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).
1 - Love Walks In Chris Keniston 1/8/24

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.

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

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

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.
3 - Inheritance Nora Roberts 12/30/23

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.
1 - No Beach Like Nantucket Grace Palmer 12/23/23
1 - Friendship on Fire Melissa Foster 1/16/24
1 - One Night Charmer Maisey Yates 2/3/24
1 - A Reunion in the Keys Hope Holloway 2/5/24

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag.
1 - Thriller Beneath Copper Falls Colleen Coble 12/25/23
1 - Romance Meant to Be Nan Reinhardt 1/15/24

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1 - No Wedding Like Nantucket Grace Palmer 12/24/23


19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
1 - published February 4, 2014 Every Second with You Lauren Blakely 1/17/24
1 - Pub March 11, 2022 Sanibel Dreams Hope Holloway 1/26/24

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.
1 - The Awakening Nora Roberts 1/2/24
1 - A Little Ray of Sunshine Kristan Higgins 1/5/24
1 - Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page Cynthia Rylant 1/28/24

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024

Fantastically Frosty: 31+ points

32/32 Completed 46pts. Finished

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow. 1pt.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
Big Nick Energy-Lani Lynn Vale 12/21/23

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS. 1+1+1=3pts.
Lena Hendrix-One Touch 1/05/24
Elle Gray-Watching Her 1/13/24
Laura Pavlov-Rebel 1/14/24

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport. 1pt.
MCs go skiing:Someday-Willow Aster 1/18/24

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays. 1pt.
Three Kings, One Night-Autumn Jones Lake 12/25/23

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title. 1+3=4pts.
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.
A Treepoint Christmas-Jamie Begley 1/10/24
Christmas in The Sisters-Becki Willis 1/27/24


9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before. 1+3+1+3=8pts.
Honey Creek:Like You Love Me-Adriana Locke 1/01/24
Loose Ends:Rafe-Rebekah Weatherspoon 1/06/24
Knights Rebels MC:Incandescent-River Savage 1/06/24
Sutten Mountain:Rewrite Our Story-Kat Singleton 1/17/24

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes. 1pt.
Spicy Chai Lattes:The Right Move-Liz Tomforde 1/12/24

13. Chinese New Year
❄️ Read a book where characters are Chinese OR eat Chinese food OR with a dragon on the cover (show cover) or in the story. 1pt.
Dragon in story:Oh, My Dragon-Lani Lynn Vale 1/13/24

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania 1pt.
Close Her Eyes-Lisa Regan 1/18/24
OR with a character named Phil.

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies. 1+3=4pts.
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.
Beard Up-Lani Lynn Vale 12/25/23
Sway-Jessica Gadziala 1/07/24

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.1+1+1=3pts.
Perfect Love Story-Natasha Madison 1/01/24
Obsession Falls-Claire Kingsley 1/02/24
Tonight You're Mine-Kayley Loring 1/07/24

17. WINTER
❄️ Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in WINTER. Tell us the tag. 1pt.
Ex. Women's Fiction begins with W.
Thriller:The Girl in Apartment 9-A.J. Rivers 1/25/24

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER. 1+1+1+1=4pts.
Trouble-Adriana Locke 1/08/24
Not Quite Forever-Catherine Bybee 1/14/24
In the Clearing-Robert Dugoni 1/17/24
Wanderlust-Lauren Blakely 1/30/24

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date. 3+3+3=9pts.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
12/25/23:State of Bliss-Marie Force 1/19/24
1/26/24:Fighting the Forbidden-Autumn Jones Lake 1/28/24
1/22/24:Otto: The Hawthornes-Nicole Jacquelyn 2/01/24

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library.1+1+1+1=4pts.
Our Sister's Grave-B.R. Spangler 1/02/24
Cold Highway-Mary Stone 1/31/24
Broken Dreams-Corinne Michaels 2/02/24
The Sweet Spot-Adriana Locke 2/10/24

WOOHOO Frankie!

Finished

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024
39/31

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

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

2. Enjoy the snow falling.
❄️ Read a book by an author's whose first or last name is SNOW.

3. Have a snowball fight.
❄️ Read a book where characters have a snowball fight or play in the snow.
-->BONUS: Snow on the cover (show cover).
3- Tonya Kappes 12/24/23

4. Volunteer at a local organization.
❄️ Read a book by an author whose initials are in HELPING HANDS.
1-LP Peppermint Mocha Murder Laura Pauling 12/22/23

5. Hit the slopes.
❄️ Read a book where a character goes skiing or enjoys another outdoor winter sport.
1-snowshoeing Murder on a Snowy Evening Lynn Cahoon 1/11/24

6. Decorate Your Home
❄️ Read a book where a home is decorated for the holidays.
1-Murder by Eggnog Karin Kaufman 1/17/24

7. Bake cookies and share them with friends.
❄️ Read a book where a character is doing some holiday baking.
1-Peppermint Pudding Peril Tammy Beck 12/25/23
-->BONUS: With a baked good on the cover.

8. Christmas
❄️ Read a book with the word CHRISTMAS in the title.
1-Once Upon a Christmas Kathi Daley 1/3/24
-->BONUS: A Christmas tree or wreath on the cover.

9. New Year's Day
❄️ Read a book that is first in a series. Tell us the series name.
-->BONUS: Also by an author you have not read before.
3-Down South Café series Calamity Café Gayle Leeson 12/27/23

10. Plan a wintry getaway
❄️ Read a book where a character takes a vacation.
1-Irish Milkshake Murder Carlene O'Connor, Peggy Ehrhart, Liz Ireland 12/22/23

11. January Monthly Specials
❄️ Read a book where hot tea, soup or oatmeal is consumed.
1-soup Fatal Blooms Claire Harlow 1/1/24
-->BONUS: Hot tea, soup or oatmeal on the cover (show cover).

12. Whip up winter drinks.
❄️ Read a book where a character mixes up classic seasonal drinks, alcoholic or not—like spiked hot apple cider, classic hot toddies, mulled wine, Mexican hot chocolate, eggnog, or spicy chai lattes.
1-hot spiced cider Merry Old Murder Maggie Benton 1/30/24

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

14. Groundhog's Day
❄️ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character named Phil.
1-Set in PA-Moussaka and Murder Joy Patrick 12/28/23

15. Watch holiday movies.
❄️ Read a book where a character watches movies.
1-Pumpkin'd Up Maggie Benton 12/23/23
-->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in MOVIES.

16. Valentine's Day
❄️ Read a Romance.

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

18. WINTER
❄️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WINTER.
1-The Women Sleuths Club Murder Sharon Michaels 1/10/24
1-It's Murder on a Blind Date Liz Turner 1/31/24
1-The Nosey Neighbor Dianne Harman 2/4/24
1-Truffles and Trials Ramona Ransom 1/23/24
1-Ex Marks the Murder Liz Lamar 2/3/24

19. Winter Books
❄️ Read a book published between December 21st and March 20th of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023/24.
3-Coconut Drop Dead Olivia Matthews 12/25/23 pub 12/26/23
3-Public Anchovy #1 Mindy Quigley 12/28/23 pub 12/26/23
3- A Crust to Die For T.C. LoTempio 1/2/24 pub 1/2/24
3-The Sign of Four Spirits Vicki Delany 1/8/24 pub 1/9/24
3-A Bean to Die For Tara Lush 1/9/24 pub 1/9/24
3-Double Grudge Donuts Ginger Bolton 2/13/24 pub 2/20/24

20. Read Across America Day
❄️ Read a book you borrowed from the library
1-Sniffing Out Murder Kallie E. Benjamin 12/29/23