The Lost Challenges discussion

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).


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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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Caraina FINISHED
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Christina (AKA Babbling) FINISHED

Diane ~Firefly~ FINISHED

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Ferenc FINISHED
Frankie FINISHED

Genevieve FINISHED

JoAnne FINISHED
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Katelyn
Kimberly FINISHED

Lali & Michelle FINISHED

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Moondance FINISHED

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Sabrina FINISHED
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Suzanne

Tammie FINISHED
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OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Read: 15/15

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 a book with a pink title.
Southern Discomfort Ashley Farley 8/17/24

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a single woman owns her own home.
Wildest Dreams Kristen Proby 8/3/24

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book where a character is considered chic.
Labor of Love Katie Winters 8/4/24

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a strong pair bond in the story.
Fatal Floss A.C.F. Bookens 8/12/24

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book with punctuation in the title.
Code Name: Genesis Sawyer Bennett 8/5/24

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book where a character needs some motivation.
The Cottage on Blueberry Bay Ellen Joy 8/14/24

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
Riley Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door Lucy Score 8/16/24

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde AND read a stand alone.
The Next Best Day Sharon Sala 8/20/24

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with an artist character.
South of the Buttonwood Tree Heather Webber 9/1/24

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed.
Strangled Skein A.C.F. Bookens 8/23/24

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title.
The Market on Blueberry Bay Ellen Joy 8/18/24

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in California.
The Unwedding Ally Condie 8/2/24

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries.
Truly, Madly, Deeply Erika Kelly 9/5/24

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
p 7 Love After Duty Amber Kelly 8/30/24

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book.
Ain't He Precious? Sawyer Bennett 8/6/24 (Sex and Sweet Tea #1)

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.
Progress: 15/15

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance. Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - Sept. 17

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🏡Read a book where a single woman owns her own home. The Color of Water by Kim Dong Hwa - Aug. 13

3. Editor in Chic
📜Read a book with a character who is an editor. Patchwork Quilt Murder by Leslie Meier - Aug. 20

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🏮Read a book whose title ends with Y. Green Lantern: Legacy by Minh Lê - Aug. 6

5. It's a Girl!
‼️Read a book with punctuation in the title. Teen Boat! The Race for Boatlantis by Dave Roman - Aug. 15

6. A Kick in the Bud
🍨Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title. Buried on a Sundae by Lena Gregory - Aug. 8

7. Knowledge is Flower
🫒Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name). Break by Kayla Miller - MC's name is Olive - Aug. 11

8. Mod About You
1️⃣0️⃣Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone. Lemonade Code by Jarod Pratt - Aug. 2

9. Nail HeART
💙Read a book with a heart on the cover (show cover). The Faint of Heart by Kerilynn Wilson - Aug. 8


10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎁Read a book where a delivery is made. Crumble by Meredith McClaren - Aug. 22

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
5️⃣Read a book with a five word title. The Undertaking of Lily Chen by Danica Novgorodoff - Sept. 5

12. Strawberry Margarita
🤠Read a book set in Texas. Pizza Face: A Graphic Novel by Rex Ogle - Aug. 15

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🌴Read a book set in Florida. Absolute Zeros: Camp Launchpad by Greg Smith - Aug. 1

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🗑️Read a book where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#). The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose - p. 71 It seemed like such a waste to throw them out. - Aug. 15

15. We Canyon Do Better
🏰Read a series book (share series name and number). Fairest of All: The Graphic Novel by Sarah Mlynowski - first book in Whatever After graphic novel series - Aug. 3

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

15/15 Completed. Finished

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance.
Tempt Our Fate-Kat Singleton 8/10/24

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a single woman owns her own home
Depends On Who's Asking-Lani Lynn Vale 8/03/24

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor
Shakedown-Lani Lynn Vale 8/18/24

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book whose title ends with Y
A Good Day for Chardonnay-Darynda Jones 8/05/24

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book by a female author.
Wendy Dranfield-Cry for Help 8/09/24

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title
Bound by Affliction-Ryan Michele 8/05/24

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
(Fortune Redding)
Swamp Santa-Jana Deleon 8/23/24

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde
Lilly Atlas-Maverick 8/08/24

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with an artist character.
Fortune Funhouse-Jana Deleon 8/25/24

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed
Abducted-T.R. Ragan 8/29/24

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title
The Girl in the Dark-A.J. Rivers 8/01/24

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in California, Mexico or Texas
(Texas)
On the Hustle-Adriana Herrera 8/21/24

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book set in Florida.
N9ne: The Tale of Kevin Clearwater-T.M. Frazier 8/26/24

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
Pg.116"To throw them off?"
Angel Maker-Morgan Greene 8/31/24

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book (share series name and number).
(Detectives Kane and Alton #20)
Where Hidden Souls Lie-D.K. Hood 8/02/24

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OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

READ: 15/15

✔ 1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.
Shadowed - Rebecca Zanetti 8/29

✔ 2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).
Poisoned Prose - Ellery Adams (MC) 8/6

✔ 3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.
Etiquette & Espionage - Gail Carriger 8/10

✔ 4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
Primal Mirror - Nalini Singh (Remi and Auden) 8/12

✔ 5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.
Curtsies & Conspiracies - Gail Carriger 8/21

✔ 6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.
In a Heartbeat - Elizabeth Adler (added 2009) 8/20

✔ 7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
Cowboys Can't Lie - Rachel Branton 8/31


✔ 8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.
Toucan Keep a Secret - Donna Andrews 8/23

✔ 9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).
Lethal Letters - Ellery Adams (MC) 8/28

✔ 10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).
Hooked on Ewe - Hannah Reed 8/19

✔ 11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).
Murder at the Blarney Bash - Darci Hannah 10/11


✔ 12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.
Ogre Hunt - Martha Carr & Michael Anderle 8/25

✔ 13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.
Sunshine Over Bluebell Castle - Sarah Bennett (MC) 8/17

✔ 14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
Don't Feed the Dragon - S.W. Clarke & Ramy Vance 8/9
(I was prepared to throw down with a full grown dragon), p164

✔ 15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).
The Savage Blood - Tamara Rose Blodgett (Savage #2) 8/23

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

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FINISHED!!! OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025 (Aug. 7, 2024)

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

15/15

☑️ 1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn

OR with a pink title (show cover)

Maybe This Time (Colorado Ice 1) Jennifer Snow 08/05/24

OR that is tagged Romance.

☑️ 2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house

X OR where a single woman owns her own home

Sunshine and Suspicion: a prequel novella to the Lana Honeywell Mysteries (A Lana Honeywell Mystery .5) Megan Mayfair (Lana has bought and placed a tiny home on her late great aunt’s property) 08/05/24

OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).

☑️ 3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor

OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable)

X OR whose title begins with E.

Expiration Dates Rebecca Serle 08/04/24

☑️ 4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover)

OR whose title ends with Y

X OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).

Past Present Future (Rowan and Neil 2) Rachel Lynn Solomon (Neil and Rowan) 08/02/24

☑️ 5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born

OR with punctuation in the title
&
OR by a female author.

Shirley, I Jest! Cindy Williams 07/02/24

☑️ 6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title

OR where a character needs some motivation

X OR that has been on your TBR a long time.

A Long Petal of the Sea Isabel Allende (since before publication) 8/06/24

☑️ 7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character

OR with a flower on the cover (show cover)

X OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).

Peking Duck and Cover (Noodle Shop Mystery 10) Vivien Chien (Lana Lee) 08/01/24

☑️ 8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun

OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde

OR read a stand alone.

The Princess of Las Vegas Chris Bohjalian 08/06/24

☑️ 9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done

X OR with an artist character

A Moveable Feast Ernest Hemingway (Picasso, Cezanne, et al) 08/03/24

OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).

☑️ 10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed

From Bad to Cursed (The Witches of Thistle Grove 2) Lana Harper 08/07/24

OR where a delivery is made

OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).

☑️ 11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title

X OR set in the mountains (Big Sur, California)

The Unwedding Ally Condie 08/01/24

OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).

☑️ 12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served

X OR set in California, Mexico or Texas

Murder in a Tourist Town (Tourist Trap Mystery .5) Lynn Cahoon (California) 08/06/24

OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.

☑️ 13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries

X OR where a person has a garden

Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame Olivia Ford (Bernard has a garden) 08/04/24

OR set in Florida.

☑️ 14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover)

X OR with the word KISS in the title

Maybe This Kiss (Colorado Ice .5) Jennifer Snow 08/03/24

OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).

☑️ 15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation)

OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name)

OR read a series book (share series name and number).

Marshmallow Malice (Amish Candy Shop Mystery 5) Amanda Flower 08/02/24

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OPI Pinks - FINISHED
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

Completed: 15/15

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance. Christa Comes Out of Her Shell - Abbi Waxman 9/28/24

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008, or 2013 (share pub. year). The Doll - Taylor Stevens 8/14/24 (published on June 4, 2013)

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E. Enemies of the State - Tal Bauer 9/6/24

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic). A Time for Mercy - John Grisham 8/4/24

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author. Undead and Unemployed - MaryJanice Davidson 8/8/24

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time. Murder by the Book - Lauren Elliott 8/21/24

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name). This Could Be Us - Kennedy Ryan 9/4/24

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand-alone. The Women - Kristin Hannah

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover). The Heartbreakers - Ali Novak 11/24/24

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover). Cherished Mercy - Tracie Peterson 12/7/24

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five-word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover). The Secrets We Left Behind - Susan Elliot Wright 12/4/24

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico, or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie), or Daisy. Guidebook to Murder - Lynn Cahoon 10/27/24 (set in South Cove, California)

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida. Gulf Coast Secrets - Maggie Miller 11/15/24

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#). The Marriage Bargain - Jennifer Probst 9/18/24

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number). For You and Only You - Caroline Kepnes 9/14/24 (You Series, #4)

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OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
15/15

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance.
An Unsuitable Match by Patricia Oliver 2/8 3.5★

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 - 1990
The Renegades of Pern by Anne McCaffrey 11/8 3★

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor
Grumpy Old Men: The Secret Diary by Stuart Prebble 21/8 3★

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 6/8 4★

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book by a female author.
4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie 1/8 4.5★

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title
A Couple of Things Before the End by Sean O'Beirne 15/8 3★

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER - Emily
Gunshot Road by Adrian Hyland 4/8 4★

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde
Away with the Penguins by Hazel Prior 5/8 4★

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with an artist character
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon 18/8 4★

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where a delivery is made - MC makes a delivery for Craig
Paradise by Patricia Wolf 12/8 4★

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title
Ladies' Night in Finbar's Hotel by Dermot Bolger 9/8 2★

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in Texas
Wicked Pleasure by Nina Bangs 20/8 1★

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where a person has a garden
A Secret Passion by Sophia Nash 19/8 2★

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#) - "to throw back the curtains" p.15
Irresistible by Mary Balogh 14/8 2★

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book - Logan McRae 9.5
22 Dead Little Bodies by Stuart MacBride 17/8 4★

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OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Read: 0/15

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

COMPLETED!

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn.
The Travelers by Chris Pavone 8/25/2024

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a single woman owns her own home.
Glory Be by Danielle Arceneaux 8/16/2024
Twofer - Glory, a divorcee, owns her own home via inheritance. Delphine buys a home after her divorce.

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor.
Summer Island by Shelley Noble 8/11/2024
Phoebe is an editor with the Sentinel, but she wants to write again.

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover).
by Carl Hiaasen 8/13/2024

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR by a female author.
The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue 9/4/2024
Baby Eunice is born.

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title.
Mrs. Budley Falls from Grace by M C Beaton 9/15/2024

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
Olive the Lionheart: Lost Love, Imperial Spies, and One Woman's Journey to the Heart of Africa by Brad Ricca 8/21/2024
flOwer - Olive

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a stand alone book.
The Last Good Heist: The Inside Story of The Biggest Single Payday in the Criminal History of the Northeast by Tim White 8/28/2024

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with a heart on the cover (show cover).
Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score 8/27/2024
topiary heart

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where a delivery is made.
Get Lucky by Katherine Center 9/5/2024
Sarah delivers twins.

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title.
The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart 8/7/2024

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in California.
Poppy Harmon Investigates by Lee Hollis 8/14/2024

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where a person has a garden.
Triple Witch by Sarah Graves 9/10/2024
Ellie has a garden and brings a bushel of basil over to make pesto.

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with the word KISS in the title.
Kiss of Death by Adam Croft 9/21/2024

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book (share series name and number).
Ornaments of Death by Jane K Cleland 8/7/2024
Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery #10


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OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
15/15
Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.
Open House Heist Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 8/13/24

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).
Murder to Go Amy Grundy 8/2/24

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable)OR whose title begins with E.
Dayton Hugh, mc’s bestie Murder in the Guesthouse Sydney Tate 8/3/24

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
Murder in the Alley Penny Brooke 8/1/24

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.
Murder at the May Faire Victoria DeLuis 8/4/24

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.
A Bid for Murder Donna Clancy 8/19/24

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
Booked on Murder Allison Brook 8/5/24

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.
Friends and Amenities Eryn Scott 8/16/24

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).
Emily Murder at the Manor Amy Grundy 9/1/24

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).
Vexed in Vermont Patti Benning 8/8/24

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).
Adirondacks-Mayhem at Migration Bellamy Beck 8/5/24

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.
The Great Brownie Taste-Off Lisa Maliga 9/15/24

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.
Music and Murder at the Castle Avery Kent 8/10/24

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
p 125 “…he wanted to throw the investigation off.” Summer's Sweet Demise Kathleen Suzette 8/6/24

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).
#3 in Spellbound Bookshop Mysteries Myths and Magic J.A. Whiting 8/7/24

Welcome! Everyone is linked.

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

15/15

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.
💅🏻 Pink title and Romance: Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 8/12/24


2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).
💅🏻 Single woman owns her own home: The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander 8/7/24

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.
💅🏻 The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 8/11/24

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
💅🏻 Title ends in y: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce 8/1/24

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.
💅🏻 Female author: On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 8/2/24

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.
💅🏻 Has been on TBR a long time: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston 8/16/24

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
💅🏻 Flowers on cover: Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind by Duffy Brown 8/14/24


8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.
💅🏻 10 letters long: Cajun Fried Felony by Jana Deleon 8/4/24

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).
💅🏻 "...she had begun to have her Carpela Soprano nails professionally done...": Prettier: We Thought You Would Be Prettier: True Tales of the Dorkiest Girl Alive by Laurie Notaro 8/21/24

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).
💅🏻 A delivery is made: The Library Book by Susan Orlean 8/26/24

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).
💅🏻 5 word title: A Man and His Cat, Vol. 1 by Umi Sakurai 8/24/24

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.
💅🏻 Set in Texas: Upholding the Paw by Diane Kelly 8/9/24

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.
💅🏻 "...it wasn't surprising that we had strawberry shortcake, strawberry tarts, strawberry crumble, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry cobbler, chocolate-covered strawberries, and just plain fresh strawberries..." p87 Between a Flock and a Hard Place by Donna Andrews 8/18/24

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
💅🏻 Role Playing by Cathy Yardley 8/13/24 Loc1021

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).
💅🏻 Series book - Spice Shop Mystery #2: Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
✅Fangirl, Vol. 4: The Manga-Rainbow Rowell, 9/26/24

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.
✅Breaking Through the Pain-Haven Hadley, 11/21/24

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
✅Forever Too Far-Abbi Glines, 8/10/24

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.
✅Outcast-Nicole Dykes, 10/24/24

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).
✅The Pumpkin Spice Café-Laurie Gilmore, 9/20/24

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.
✅Coach Stare Down-Crea Reitan, 8/29/24

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.
✅Never Too Far-Abbi Glines, 8/7/24

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
✅ -Abbi Glines, 8/2/24

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).
✅Road to You-Jaclyn Quinn, 8/1/24 -- Beyond the Cove #5

Welcome Katelyn and Michelle!

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.


1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance.
Practice Makes Perfect - Sarah Adams - 8/27/24

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a single woman owns her own home.
A Deal to Die For - Josie Belle - 9/18/24

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable).
The Duchess - The Royals Next Door - Karina Halle - 9/30/24

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
Finlay and Vero - Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead - Elle Cosimano - 11/25/24

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book by a female author.
Valerie Burns - Murder is a Piece of Cake - 8/5/24

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book that has been on your TBR a long time.
Marked TBR 7 yrs. ago - The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas - 8/21/24

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with a flower on the cover.
- Jo Segura - 8/29/24

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a stand alone.
Weather Girl - Rachel Lynn Solomon - 10/17/24

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with a heart on the cover.
- Jenn McKinlay - 12/5/24

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).
- Elle Cosimano - 9/8/24

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title.
How to Train Your Dragon - Cressida Cowell - 8/19/24

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read set in California, Mexico or Texas.
California - Killer Brownies - Amelia Pine - 9/4/24

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where a person has a garden.
Callum - Morbidly Yours - Ivy Fairbanks - 10/12/24

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book where you find the word THROW in the text.
Read It and Weep - Jenn McKinlay - pg. 258 "Lindsey didn't know what to say or think or believe, but the relief that he was here standing in front of her, alive, made her jump forward and throw her arms around him in a tight hug." - 12/3/24

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book (share series name and number).
A Domestic Diva Mystery #10 - The Diva Serves High Tea - Krista Davis - 10/15/24

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

15/15

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.
Kisses After Dark Marie Force 08.02.24 4 stars tagged romance 66 times

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).
Ink and Shadows Ellery Adams 09.28.24 5 stars Nora owns the caboose behind Miracle Books that she lives in as her home.

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.
An Ear for Murder Diane Weiner 08.12.24 3 stars

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
I Am Bunny Alexis Devine 08.05.24 5 stars

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.
Safe Hex With a Vampire Cassandra Lawson 08.11.24 3 stars

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.
Borrowed Crime Laurie Cass 11.02.24 4 stars On my TBR since September 2016

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
Four-Alarm Homicide Diane Kelly 09.21.24 5 stars MC Whitmey Whitaker

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.
Kane Dick Wybrow 08.03.24 3 stars

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).
Ellery Adams 10.13.24 5 stars

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).
Deathbed Confession Patrick Dakin 08.04.24 3 stars Deathbed

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).
Till Death Do Us Tart Ellie Alexander 08.16.24 4 stars

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.
Vanilla Vendetta Rosie A. Point 08.13.24 2.5 stars Set in Gossip, Texas

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.
Business Casual B.K. Borison 10.09.24 5 stars Nova eats strawberries p 42 pull out a bowl of cut strawberries for myself

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
Bayou Book Thief Ellen Byron 09.24.24 3.5 stars p 26 the miners are tiny terrors who like to throw cereal at me

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).
Love After Dark Marie Force 08.07.24 4 stars Gansett Island #13

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance.
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston 16 December 2024 ★★★★★



2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a single woman owns her own home.
Amazon Ink by Lori Devoti 30 November 2024 ★★★




3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book whose title begins with E.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 17 August 2024 ★★★★



4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book whose title ends with Y
The Fury by Alex Michaelides 6 August 2024 ★★★



5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book with punctuation in the title.
June, Reimagined by Rebekah Crane 13 August 2024 ★★



6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title.
Husband Material by Alexis Hall 30 August 2024 ★★★★★



7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen ★★★★ 4 August 2024 Freya



8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a stand alone.
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher ★★★★ 4 August 2024




9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with a heart on the cover (show cover).
Sweet Talk by Cara Bastone 27 December 2024 ★★★★★



10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed.
Divided in Death by J.D. Robb 1 September 2024 ★★★★



11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title.
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn 6 October 2024 ★★★



12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in Texas.
Death, Taxes, and a Satin Garter by Diane Kelly 27 October 2024 ★★★★ Dallas, Texas




13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where a person has a garden

Mind Games by Nora Roberts 21 December 2024 ★★★



14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with the word KISS in the title
Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke 5 October 2024 ★★★



15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book (share series name and number).
Visions in Death by J.D. Robb 22 December 2024 ★★★ (In Death #19)

OPI Pinks
August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

15 of 15 Complete

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book tagged Romance.
Lover Mine - J.R. Ward - 10/30/24

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).
Victory of Eagles - Naomi Novik - 11/7/24 - orig pub Jul 08, 2008

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book whose title begins with E.
Eeny Meeny - M.J. Arlidge - 8/29/24

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book whose title ends with Y.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl - 9/9/24

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book by a female author.
Season of Passion - Danielle Steel - 9/4/24

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book that has been on your TBR a long time.
A Fountain Filled with Blood - Julia Spencer-Fleming - 9/29/24 - added to TBR Aug 02, 2014

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
Passions in Death - J.D. Robb - 10/11/24 - MC = Eve Dallas

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde.
A Town Like Alice - Nevil Shute - 9/15/24

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with a heart on the cover (show cover).
Nefertiti's Heart - A.W. Exley - 11/2/24


10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed.
Lover Avenged - J.R. Ward - 10/24/24

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title.
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons - Lorna Landvik - 8/17/24

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in California, Mexico or Texas.
The Ruins - Scott Smith - 8/7/24 - set in Mexico

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries.
Heaven's Prisoners - James Lee Burke - 1/1/25 - p179 - I showered and dressed and ate a breakfast of strawberries and Grape Nuts".

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with the word KISS in the title.
Kiss of Steel - Bec McMaster - 11/6/24

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book (share series name and number).
Downfall - J.A. Jance - 12/24/24 - #17 of 20 Joanna Brady

Welcome Kimberly, Cheryl, Christina and Lynda!

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year). The Accidental Werewolf Feb 05 2008

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic). Anarchy

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author. There's No Business Like Mage Business

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time. Bombshell been on TBR since 2021

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone. Dead Witch Walking Kim Harrison

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover). Timber

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover). 7th Circle Hades gets Chinese food delivered.

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida. A Soul to Heal Delora eats strawberries

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Goal: 15/15

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

**1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance.
Flame for You - Raleigh Damson - 09/05/24

**2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house.
The Caliph's House - Tahir Shah - 08/21/24

**3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book whose title begins with E.
Every Summer After - Carley Fortune - 10/17/24

**4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
Prince of Fools - Mark Lawrence - 08/18/24 – Jalan and Snorri

**5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born.
The House of Eve - Sadeqa Johnson - 08/13/24 – Grace, the daughter of Ruby

**6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title.
The Bandit Queens - Parini Shroff - 08/10/24

**7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
Primary Target - Jack Mars - 08/07/24 – Luke Stone

**8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a stand alone.
The Dark Heart: A True Story of Greed, Murder, and an Unlikely Investigator - Joakim Palmkvist - 08/23/24

**9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done.
Where the Forest Meets the Stars - Glendy Vanderah - 09/08/24 - “Tabby is going to paint my nails,” Ursa said. “We’re doing purple.” (Kindle Location 3287)

**10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed.
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine - Alexander McCall Smith - 08/02/24

**11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title.
The Cemetery of Untold Stories - Julia Alvarez - 10/01/24

**12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in California, Mexico or Texas.
Death Note, Vol. 8: Target - Tsugumi Ohba - 08/27/24 – Los Angeles, California

**13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where a person has a garden.
A Love Like the Sun - Riss M. Neilson - 09/13/24 – “Freeze-dried blueberries from the overgrown garden in our backyard.” (Kindle Location 4431)

**14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
Fairy Tale - Stephen King - 08/25/24 - ‘You’re still holding the knife, Mr Peterkin. Put it away or I might decide to make you throw it away.’ (Kindle Location 4116)

**15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book (share series name and number).
X-Men: Age of Apocalypse – The Complete Epic, Book 3 - VA - 08/24/24 - X-Men: Age of Apocalypse – The Complete Epic #3

Welcome RaeRae and Ferenc!

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance.
Police, Pooch, and Smooch by Flora Ferrari
Oct. 22, 2024

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a single woman owns her own home.
Please Tell Me by Mike Omer Nov. 20, 2024

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor.
Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead by Jenny Hollander Nov. 18, 2024

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera
Aug. 12, 2024

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book by a female author.
Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry
Aug. 11, 2024

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book that has been on your TBR a long time.
Inspection by Josh Malerman
Oct. 19, 2024

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
Jackal by Erin E. Adams
(MC's Name- Elizabeth/Liz) Aug. 17, 2024

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a stand alone.
All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda
Aug. 31, 2024

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with an artist character.
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead
Sept. 22, 2024

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed.
Turned Into Gold by Suzannah Grose
Dec. 26, 2024

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).
The Day I Died by E.B. Black Nov. 22, 2024


12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in California.
The Quiet Child by John Burley
Sept. 29, 2024

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where a person has a garden.
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke
Sept. 6, 2024

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
We Ate the Dark by Mallory Pearson
Pg. 82 "I'm going to throw myself in front of that tractor."
Nov. 1, 2024

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book (share series name and number).
Twisted Lies by Ana Huang (Twisted #4)
Aug. 31, 2024

OPI PINKS, 8/1 – 1/31
15/15 COMPLETE

1. APHRODITE'S PINK NIGHTIE
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance
The Japanese Lover, by Isabel Allende, finished 8/20/24 ★★★.5

2. BARBIE DREAMHOUSE
🎀 Read a book where a single woman owns her own home
Sheila : Christmas in Chestnut Ridge, by Nancy Naigle, finished 9/2/24 ★★★.5

3. EDITOR IN CHIC
🎀 Read a book where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable)
Penny : Death at the Dinner Party (Secret Bookcase #3), by Ellie Alexander, finished 8/21/24 ★★★★

4. FLAMINGO YOUR OWN WAY
🎀 Read a book whose title ends with Y
Murder at the Mortuary (Ginger Gold #4), by Lee Strauss, finished 8/19/24 ★★★★

5. IT'S A GIRL!
🎀 Read a book with punctuation in the title
The Devil’s Novice (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #8), by Ellis Peters, finished 8/8/24 ★★★★author.

6. A KICK IN THE BUD
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title
Murder in the Bookshop (Miss Merrill & Aunt Violet #1), by Anita Davison, finished 8/10/24 ★★★.5

7. KNOWLEDGE IS FLOWER
🎀 Read a book with a flower on the cover (show cover)
The Cherry Blossom Murder (Josie Clark in Japan #1), by Fran Pickering, finished 8/17/24 ★★★.5


8. MOD ABOUT YOU
🎀 Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long OR read a stand alone
author Susan Casey – The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean, finished 8/10/24 ★★★★

9. NAIL HeART
🎀 Read a book with a heart on the cover (show cover)
The Right Jack (Sigrid Harald #4), by Margaret Maron, finished 8/23/24 ★★★★
on the playing card :

10. SHINED, SEALED, DELIVERED
🎀 Read a book where a delivery is made
Hard Time (V.I. Warshawski #9), by Sara Paretsky, finished 8/22/24 ★★★★

11. SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW MOUNTAINS
🎀 Read a book with a five word title
A Corpse in Christmas Close (Iris Woodmore #5), by Michelle Salter, finished 8/12/24 ★★★.5

12. STRAWBERRY MARGARITA
🎀 Read a book set in California
San Francisco, CA : One Book in the Grave (Bibliophile #5), by Kate Carlisle, finished 8/11/24 ★★★★

13. TASTES LIKE STRAWBERRIES
🎀 Read a book set in Florida
Florida Keys : The Graveyard Thief (Florida Keys B&B #2), by Danielle Collins, finished 8/23/24 ★★★★

14. THROW ME A KISS
🎀 Read a book where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#)
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Vera Wong #1), by Jesse Q. Sutanto, finished 8/1/24 ★★★.5
p. 73 “...he has to resist the urge to THROW the bag down...”

15. WE CANYON DO BETTER
🎀 Read aseries book (share series name and number)
Pirate Vishnu (Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt #2), by Gigi Pandian, finished 8/2/24 ★★★★

Welcome Sabrina and Barb!

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Books Read: 7
Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.


4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith 11/1/24

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book by a female author.
Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie 11/10/24

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book that has been on your TBR a long time.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë 9/20/24
(TBR June 2016)

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character
(MC) Hercule Poirot Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie 11/4/24


8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton 11/21/24

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed.
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith 8/15/24

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).
The Colors of All the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith 1/12/25


12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book (share series name and number).
Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King 9/25/24 (Volume 1 Gwendy Novels)

Welcome Zenobia!

OPI Pinks
Duration: 8/1/24 - 1/31/25
Progress: 15 of 15
Completed: 11/17/24

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

🌸 1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.
A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands (10/30/24) ~ nighties at the cousin sleepover & MPG Romance

🌸 2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman (9/15/24) ~ publ 12/10/2013

🌸 3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells (9/27/24)

🌸 4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (9/20/24) ~ great friendship

🌸 5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (9/4/24)

🌸 6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.
Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh (8/13/24) ~ Max needs motivation to take on Psy politics & hassle

🌸 7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
by Anna Sheehan (8/1/24) ~ R-Rosalinda

🌸 8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.
The Last Colony by John Scalzi (9/28/24)

🌸 9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).
Worst Case by James Patterson & Micheal Ledwidge (8/8/24) ~ glitter artist

🌸 10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).
by Olivia Rayne (9/13/24)

🌸 11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones (8/14/24)

🌸 12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.
Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews (11/17/24) ~ set in Houston,Texas

🌸 13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.
Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas (8/27/24}

🌸 14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
Wizard Scout by Rodney W. Hartman (8/29/24)
p. 146 "...and prepared to throw up a defensive shield."

🌸 15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).
Dead in the Water by Stuart Woods (9/3/24) ~ Stone Barrington #3

💟🌷🌺 Of COURSE, I will do a PINK challenge!!🌺🌷💟

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

✔️ 1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance.
Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple 12/30/24

✔️ 2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house.
The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson 12/22/24
Dream house that turns into a nightmare!

✔️ 3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book whose title begins with E.
El Charro by John Langan 12/23/24

✔️ 4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book whose title ends with Y.
This Guy by Chuck Wendig 11/6/24

✔️ 5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book by a female author.
All I Want : A Holiday Horror Story by Marie Aitchison 10/4/24

✔️ 6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title.
Death by Baguette by Jennifer S. Alderson 10/13/24

✔️ 7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
Flayed Ed by Richard Kadrey 11/6/24
MC Ed Gein

✔️ 8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde.
The Vault of the Sky, the Face of the Deep by Robert Levy 12/23/24

✔️ 9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with a heart on the cover (show cover).
That Which Does Not Kill You by Lucy A. Snyder 12/23/24


✔️ 10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).
Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen 10/6/24


✔️ 11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title.
The Case of Lady Sannox by Arthur Conan Doyle 12/22/24

✔️ 12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in California, Mexico or Texas.
C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton 9/8/24
Santa Teresa, California

✔️ 13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book set in Florida.
Key Lime Die by Summer Prescott 10/5/24
Key West, Florida

✔️ 14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book where you find the word THROW in the text.
The Pumpkin Thief: A Chloe Boston Mystery by Melanie Jackson 10/20/24
pg 16 "And he's disrespectful enough to throw the apple."

✔️ 15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book (share series name and number).
Home Sweet Murder (Murder is Forever #2) by James Patterson 10/9/24

Welcome Marla and Vanessa!

The Lost Challenges
OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Progress: 8 out of 15

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez - ***** - 8/2/2024 - 432 Pages - Romance



2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.
Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo - **** - 8/17/2024 - 160 Pages - Title Begins with E



4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
Understanding Complexity by Scott E. Page - ***** - 8/17/2024 - 155 Pages - Title ends with Y



5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.
Karen's Sleepover by Ann M. Martin - ***** - 8/12/2024 - 144 Pages - Punctuation in Title



6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear - ***** - 8/5/2024 - 321 Pages - Intelligent character




🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.
Galatea by Madeline Miller - **** - 8/1/2024 - 27 Pages - Stand Alone



9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros - ***** - 8/21/2024 - 640 Pages - Set in the mountains



12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman - ***** - 8/7/2024 - 446 Pages - Series Book -Dungeon Crawler Carl, #1



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Welcome Suzanne!

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Read: 15/15

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.
- 9/22/24 (pg 121 "She was wearing her nightgown")

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).
- 10/10/24 (Lindsey owns the lighthouse her home and bakery are in)

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.
- 11/5/24 (pg 2 "Nine months into her promotion as associate editor."

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
- 8/6/24 (title ends in Y)

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.
- 11/8/24 ("." in title)

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.
- 8/24/24 (on my TBR since 2018)

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
- 10/15/24 (MC name is Lily)

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.
- 9/30/24 (author Kelly Bowen has 10 letters)

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).
- 10/7/24 (81% "Nick said half and hour later as his nail technician applied a second coat of Pixie Dust Pink to his toenails")

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).
- 9/8/24 (Enchanted ends in -ed)

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).
- 8/29/24 (five words in title)

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.
- 11/21/24 (pg 149 "Your margarita awaits you, darling."

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.
- 9/11/24 (pg 319 "She ate some strawberries, commented on their sweetness...")

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
- 11/13/24 (pg 109 "Phinney would invite me over and throw a couple of tea bags into..."

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number)
- 9/6/24 (Magical Romantic Comedies #3)

OPI Pinks
August 1, 2024 - January 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

15/15 Tasks Completed

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.
A Sham Betrothal by Jennie Goutet (8/21/24)


2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).
Summer Ever After by Kortney Keisel (8/14/24)
single woman owns home

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.
Plotting Summer by Jess Heileman (8/15/24)
editor

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
Beauty and the Beach by Gracie Ruth Mitchell (8/12/24)
pair bond

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.
Miss Robinson and the Unsuitable Baron by Sofi Laporte (8/6/24)

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.
Birdie anD the beastly dUke by Sofi Laporte (8/3/24)

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
Miss Hilversham and the Pesky Duke by Sofi Laporte (8/5/24)
intelligent character

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.
Rebel Summer by Cindy Steel (8/17/24)

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).
A Mistletoe Promise by Sofi Laporte (8/21/24)
artist

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).
Penelope and the Wicked Duke by Sofi Laporte (8/4/24)

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).
Arabella and the Reluctant Duke by Sofi Laporte (8/1/24)

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.
World's Worst Boyfriend by Carina Taylor (9/2/24)
margarita served

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.
Summer Tease by Martha Keyes (8/9/24)
Florida

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
Beachy Keen by Kasey Stockton (8/13/24) - pg 24

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).
The Mystery Princess by Melanie Cellier (8/20/24) - Return to the Four Kingdoms #2

Welcome Diane and Shash!

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance.
Spencer Cohen, Book One by N.R. Walker 8/13/2024

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book published in 2013
Death, Taxes, and Mistletoe Mayhem by Diane Kelly 11/22/2024

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book whose title begins with E.
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack 12/10/2024

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book whose title ends with Y.
Natural Selection: A Short Story by Elin Hilderbrand 8/14/2024

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book by a female author.
Flippin' Out by Patti Benning 11/19/2024

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title.
Buried to the Brim by Jenn McKinlay 1/9/2024

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with a flower on the cover (show cover)
by Krista Davis 11/15/2024

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long.
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 8/12/2024

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with an artist character
Vincent’s Starry Palette: A journey with Van Gogh for kids by Sandeep Kumar 10/26/2024

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed.
Nabbed in New Mexico by Patti Benning 8/7/2024

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title.
It Started With A Sleigh by Kaydence Snow 12/17/2024

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in California.
Croaked in California byPatti Benning 8/5/2024

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book set in Florida.
That Turtle Story by C.S. Poe 11/16/2024

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover)
by Keira Andrews 1/2/2025

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book (share series name and number).
Marco by L.A. Witt 1/11/2025 (Gentlemen of Emerald City #4)

Welcome Genevieve!

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).

Welcome Bobbi!

Completed

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
15/15

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance.
An Unsuitable Match by Patricia Oliver 2/8 3.5★

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 - 1990
The Renegades of Pern by Anne McCaffrey 11/8 3★

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor
Grumpy Old Men: The Secret Diary by Stuart Prebble 21/8 3★

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 6/8 4★

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book by a female author.
4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie 1/8 4.5★

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title
A Couple of Things Before the End by Sean O'Beirne 15/8 3★

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER - Emily
Gunshot Road by Adrian Hyland 4/8 4★

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde
Away with the Penguins by Hazel Prior 5/8 4★

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with an artist character
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon 18/8 4★

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where a delivery is made - MC makes a delivery for Craig
Paradise by Patricia Wolf 12/8 4★

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title
Ladies' Night in Finbar's Hotel by Dermot Bolger 9/8 2★

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in Texas
Wicked Pleasure by Nina Bangs 20/8 1★

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where a person has a garden
A Secret Passion by Sophia Nash 19/8 2★

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#) - "to throw back the curtains" p.15
Irresistible by Mary Balogh 14/8 2★

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book - Logan McRae 9.5
22 Dead Little Bodies by Stuart MacBride 17/8 4★

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TLC - OPI Pinks

Total: 24/24

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
Read a book with a pink title
24/8 - - How to Sound Cultured: Master The 250 Names That Intellectuals Love To Drop Into Conversation - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
Read a book published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013
28/8 - The James Brown Reader: Fifty Years of Writing About the Godfather of Soul - 2008 - ⭐️⭐️

3. Editor in Chic
Read a book with a character who is an editor
23/8 - The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading - Nina Barrett, "I work as an assistant editor at St. Martin’s Press" p.101 - ⭐️⭐️
Read a book where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable)
30/8 - Magnificent Rebel: Nancy Cunard in Jazz Age Paris - "Once in Paris, she remodelled herself into the acme of Twenties chic." p.63 - ⭐️⭐️
Read a book whose title begins with E
24/8 - The Extended Phenotype: The Long Reach of the Gene - ⭐️⭐️

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
Read a book whose title ends with Y
26/8 - Mint Your Money: An Easy Manual to Unlocking Your Wealth-Creating Potential - ⭐️⭐️

5. It's a Girl!
Read a book where a female baby is born
27/8 - One of Your Own: The Life and Death of Myra Hindley - "Maureen gave birth to a girl, whom she and Dave named Angela Dawn." p.160 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read a book with punctuation in the title
26/8 - Darwin's Ghosts: The Secret History of Evolution - ⭐️⭐️
Read a book by a female author
23/8 - Creating Effective Spaces: Declutter, Organize and Maintain Your Space, Natasha Swingler - ⭐️⭐️

6. A Kick in the Bud
Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title
24/8 - Stuff Nobody Taught You: 40 Lessons from M.E.School® to Help You Stop Being Miserable and Start Feeling Amazing - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. Knowledge is Flower
Read a book with an intelligent character
23/8 - Know This: Today's Most Interesting and Important Scientific Ideas, Discoveries, and Developments - Frank Tipler: Mathematical physicist, cosmologist, & author. - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read a book with a flower on the cover
23/8 - - The Handbook for Bad Days: Shortcuts to Get Present When Things Aren't Perfect - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read a book whose MC's FN begins with a letter in FLOWER
26/8 - Overcoming Impossible: Learn to Lead, Build a Team, and Catapult Your Business to Success - ⭐️

8. Mod About You
Read a book whose title is a pun
25/8 - Wordwatching: How to Break into the Dictionary - ⭐️⭐️
Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long
23/8 - Can You Hear Me?: How to Connect with People in a Virtual World, Nick Morgan - ⭐️

9. Nail HeART
Read a book with an artist character
2/9 - Delta Blues: The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionized American Music - Muddy Waters - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read a book with a heart on the cover
1/9 - - The Great Beanie Baby Bubble: Mass Delusion and the Dark Side of Cute - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed
27/8 - On Self-Hatred: Learning to like oneself - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
Read a book with a five word title
31/8 - Exposure Anxiety - The Invisible Cage: An Exploration of Self-Protection Responses in the Autism Spectrum and Beyond - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

12. Strawberry Margarita
Read a book set in California
30/8 - When We Are Seen: How to Come Into Your Power—and Empower Others Along the Way - "I had made the move to California." p.72 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read a book by an author named Margarita
4/9 - Killing Rasputin: The Murder That Ended The Russian Empire, Margarita Nelipa - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
Read a book where a person has a garden
23/8 - Unmedicated: The Four Pillars of Natural Wellness - "I make time every day to connect with nature, even if it is only in my garden" p.39 - ⭐️⭐️
Read a book set in Florida
5/9 - Catch As Catch Can: Building a Legacy by Finding Opportunity in Every Obstacle - "standing in my backyard in Florida" p.23 - ⭐️⭐️

14. Throw Me a Kiss
Read a book with the word KISS in the title
5/9 - On Kissing, Tickling, and Being Bored: Psychoanalytic Essays on the Unexamined Life - ⭐️⭐️

WOOHOO Catsalive!

Welcome Richard!

FINISHED

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

15/15

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn OR with a pink title (show cover) OR that is tagged Romance.
💅🏻 Pink title and Romance: Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 8/12/24


2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house OR where a single woman owns her own home OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).
💅🏻 Single woman owns her own home: The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander 8/7/24

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable) OR whose title begins with E.
💅🏻 The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 8/11/24

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).
💅🏻 Title ends in y: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce 8/1/24

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born OR with punctuation in the title OR by a female author.
💅🏻 Female author: On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 8/2/24

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title OR where a character needs some motivation OR that has been on your TBR a long time.
💅🏻 Has been on TBR a long time: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston 8/16/24

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character OR with a flower on the cover (show cover) OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
💅🏻 Flowers on cover: Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind by Duffy Brown 8/14/24


8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde OR read a stand alone.
💅🏻 10 letters long: Cajun Fried Felony by Jana Deleon 8/4/24

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done OR with an artist character OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).
💅🏻 "...she had begun to have her Carpela Soprano nails professionally done...": Prettier: We Thought You Would Be Prettier: True Tales of the Dorkiest Girl Alive by Laurie Notaro 8/21/24

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed OR where a delivery is made OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).
💅🏻 A delivery is made: The Library Book by Susan Orlean 8/26/24

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title OR set in the mountains OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).
💅🏻 5 word title: A Man and His Cat, Vol. 1 by Umi Sakurai 8/24/24

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served OR set in California, Mexico or Texas OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.
💅🏻 Set in Texas: Upholding the Paw by Diane Kelly 8/9/24

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries OR where a person has a garden OR set in Florida.
💅🏻 "...it wasn't surprising that we had strawberry shortcake, strawberry tarts, strawberry crumble, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry cobbler, chocolate-covered strawberries, and just plain fresh strawberries..." p87 Between a Flock and a Hard Place by Donna Andrews 8/18/24

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover) OR with the word KISS in the title OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
💅🏻 Role Playing by Cathy Yardley 8/13/24 Loc1021

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation) OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name) OR read a series book (share series name and number).
💅🏻 Series book - Spice Shop Mystery #2: Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24

WOOHOO Michelle!

🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀
FINISHED!!! OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025 (Aug. 7, 2024)

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

15/15

☑️ 1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book where a nightie is worn

OR with a pink title (show cover)

Maybe This Time (Colorado Ice 1) Jennifer Snow 08/05/24

OR that is tagged Romance.

☑️ 2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a family gets their dream house

X OR where a single woman owns her own home

Sunshine and Suspicion: a prequel novella to the Lana Honeywell Mysteries (A Lana Honeywell Mystery .5) Megan Mayfair (Lana has bought and placed a tiny home on her late great aunt’s property) 08/05/24

OR published in 1962, 1974, 1990, 2008 or 2013 (share pub. year).

☑️ 3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor

OR where a character is considered chic (elegantly and stylishly fashionable)

X OR whose title begins with E.

Expiration Dates Rebecca Serle 08/04/24

☑️ 4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book with a flamingo on the cover (show cover)

OR whose title ends with Y

X OR with a strong pair bond in the story (does not have to be romantic).

Past Present Future (Rowan and Neil 2) Rachel Lynn Solomon (Neil and Rowan) 08/02/24

☑️ 5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book where a female baby is born

OR with punctuation in the title
&
OR by a female author.

Shirley, I Jest! Cindy Williams 07/02/24

☑️ 6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title

OR where a character needs some motivation

X OR that has been on your TBR a long time.

A Long Petal of the Sea Isabel Allende (since before publication) 8/06/24

☑️ 7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book with an intelligent character

OR with a flower on the cover (show cover)

X OR whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).

Peking Duck and Cover (Noodle Shop Mystery 10) Vivien Chien (Lana Lee) 08/01/24

☑️ 8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose title is a pun

OR whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde

OR read a stand alone.

The Princess of Las Vegas Chris Bohjalian 08/06/24

☑️ 9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book where a character gets their nails done

X OR with an artist character

A Moveable Feast Ernest Hemingway (Picasso, Cezanne, et al) 08/03/24

OR with a heart on the cover (show cover).

☑️ 10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed

From Bad to Cursed (The Witches of Thistle Grove 2) Lana Harper 08/07/24

OR where a delivery is made

OR with a painted fingernail on the cover (show cover).

☑️ 11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title

X OR set in the mountains (Big Sur, California)

The Unwedding Ally Condie 08/01/24

OR with a rainbow on the cover (show cover).

☑️ 12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book where a margarita is served

X OR set in California, Mexico or Texas

Murder in a Tourist Town (Tourist Trap Mystery .5) Lynn Cahoon (California) 08/06/24

OR by an author named Margarita (Rita), Margaret (Meg, Peggy, Maggie) or Daisy.

☑️ 13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book where someone eats strawberries

X OR where a person has a garden

Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame Olivia Ford (Bernard has a garden) 08/04/24

OR set in Florida.

☑️ 14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book with a kiss on the cover (show cover)

X OR with the word KISS in the title

Maybe This Kiss (Colorado Ice .5) Jennifer Snow 08/03/24

OR where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).

☑️ 15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a book where people need to do better (any interpretation)

OR with the word CANYON in the title or series name (share series name)

OR read a series book (share series name and number).

Marshmallow Malice (Amish Candy Shop Mystery 5) Amanda Flower 08/02/24

🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀

WOOHOO Mel!

OPI Pinks
Duration: August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Object: Read one book for each nail color.

15/15 Completed. Finished

1. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie
🎀 Read a book that is tagged Romance.
Tempt Our Fate-Kat Singleton 8/10/24

2. Barbie Dreamhouse
🎀 Read a book where a single woman owns her own home
Depends On Who's Asking-Lani Lynn Vale 8/03/24

3. Editor in Chic
🎀 Read a book with a character who is an editor
Shakedown-Lani Lynn Vale 8/18/24

4. Flamingo Your Own Way
🎀 Read a book whose title ends with Y
A Good Day for Chardonnay-Darynda Jones 8/05/24

5. It's a Girl!
🎀 Read a book by a female author.
Wendy Dranfield-Cry for Help 8/09/24

6. A Kick in the Bud
🎀 Read a book with the letters BUD (in any order) in the title
Bound by Affliction-Ryan Michele 8/05/24

7. Knowledge is Flower
🎀 Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in FLOWER (share name).
(Fortune Redding)
Swamp Santa-Jana Deleon 8/23/24

8. Mod About You
🎀 Read a book whose author's name is 10 letters long like Oscar Wilde
Lilly Atlas-Maverick 8/08/24

9. Nail HeART
🎀 Read a book with an artist character.
Fortune Funhouse-Jana Deleon 8/25/24

10. Shined, Sealed, Delivered
🎀 Read a book where the title has a word that ends in -ed
Abducted-T.R. Ragan 8/29/24

11. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Mountains
🎀 Read a book with a five word title
The Girl in the Dark-A.J. Rivers 8/01/24

12. Strawberry Margarita
🎀 Read a book set in California, Mexico or Texas
(Texas)
On the Hustle-Adriana Herrera 8/21/24

13. Tastes Like Strawberries
🎀 Read a book set in Florida.
N9ne: The Tale of Kevin Clearwater-T.M. Frazier 8/26/24

14. Throw Me a Kiss
🎀 Read a book where you find the word THROW in the text (share page/Loc#).
Pg.116"To throw them off?"
Angel Maker-Morgan Greene 8/31/24

15. We Canyon Do Better
🎀 Read a series book (share series name and number).
(Detectives Kane and Alton #20)
Where Hidden Souls Lie-D.K. Hood 8/02/24

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