2025 Reading Challenge discussion

SUGAR RUSH
Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2024

Get ready to indulge in a sweet and spooky reading adventure with our Candy Challenge! This month, we're drawing inspiration from popular candies and their unique histories to guide our reading choices. From books with twists like Twizzlers to dark tales like a Hershey bar, there's something for everyone to savor.

To join, post a message telling the challenge leader how many books you plan to read. If you are new to our group and/or our group challenges, you can learn more about how they work in this thread.

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.

3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.

4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.

5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.

6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.

7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.

9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.

10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.

Thanks to Debra Diggs for creating this challenge. Thank you Theresa for offering to lead!

Hello everyone!
It's time for October's SUGAR RUSH challenge. Welcome!

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🍭 Challenge complete

Participants:
🍭Allie ( # 23) - 8/5
🍭Amy ( # 35) - 6/6
Anshika (# 15) - 0/3
🍭AurorainBookland (# 32) - 2/2
Blu's World (# 29) - 2/3
🍭Brianna Raquel (# 24) - 10/10
Caraina (# 8) - 5/10
🍭Carri Carey (# 13) - 10/10
🍭Carrie (# 20) - 10/10
🍭Chalmation (# 11) - 6/6
🍭Chrissie (# 12) - 8/3
🍭Ciara (# 17) - 10/10
Cindy III (# 21) - 0/3
🍭Debra Diggs (# 5) - 6/3
🍭Emily (# 10) - 2/2
Emily (# 61) - 0/4
🍭Frankie (# 18) - 5/5
Greg (# 41) - 1/5
🍭Janine (# 28) - 5/4
🍭JennH (# 19) - 8/6
Kalyn (# 31) - 0/3
🍭 Karin (# 6) - 7/6
🍭Lina (# 107) - 2/2
Lisa (# 4) - 0/3
Queen Eternity (# 22) - 4/10
🍭Roevardotter (# 34) - 4/4
Sahira (# 33) - 0/3
Sarah (# 25) - 0/10
🍭Shari (# 27) - 8/8
Sheila (# 16) - 0/10
Stormie ~ Bookdragon ~ (# 34) - 0/10
🍭TerryJane (# 14) - 10/10
🍭Whitney (# 30) - 4/4
🍭Ziggy (# 9) - 10/10

STATS
Participants:: 34
Books Read:: 153
Book Goal:: 203
Completed:: 20

Updated through message 111

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I'm in for 3 books, thanks!

Sign me up for 3, please. Thanks for leading, Theresa.

October - Sugar Rush

6/3

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".
Mission of Gravity

✔ 2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.
Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond by Henry Winkler

✔ 3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.
The Strange Bird: A Borne Story by Jeff VanderMeer

4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.

✔ 5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.
No Cats Allowed by Miranda James

✔ 6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.
The Wind: A Starlite Mystery by Ray Fraser and Michele Fraser

7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.
Moon of the Crusted Snow

✔ 8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.
Dreamwalker by Rhys Bowen

✔ 9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.
For One More Day by Mitch Albom

10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.
The Cuckoo's Calling


...

I'll start with a goal of 3 books
Changing goal to 4 books
7/6

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".

🍁2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series. Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella

🍁3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.

Wide Sargasso Sea

🍁4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something. So Brave, Young, and Handsome

5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.

6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.

🍁7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

🍁8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.
Three Women and a Boat


🍁9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.
Around the World in Eighty Days

🍁10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie. Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt

PS--so happy you confirmed what I always suspected, that M&M's were an imitation of the (superior, IMO) Smarties which is what I ate first in Canada back before that candy company was bought out by Nestle (don't eat candy now so can't say if they are as good as they used to be.)

SUGAR RUSH
Duration: October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Completed: 9/10

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M". More Myself: A Journey - Alicia Keys 10/11/24

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series. Feels Like Family - Sherryl Woods 10/1/24

3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member. The Woman in Black - Susan Hill 10/27/24

4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something. A Cowboy for Keeps - Jody Hedlund 10/8/24

5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.

6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins. Frozen Footprints - Therese Heckenkamp 10/12/24

7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon. One True Mate - Julie Trettel 10/13/24

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK. Affinity - Sarah Waters 10/27/24

9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword. Twelve Sharp - Janet Evanovich 10/22/24

10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie. Jett - Lisa Lang Blakeney 10/2/24

I'd like to sign up for 2!

2/2 - Completed 10/10/2024

3. Read a horror or dark tale - In Cold Blood by Truman Capote - Completed 10/10/2024
10. Read a book adapted into a TV show or movie - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - Completed 10/6/2024

I'm in for 6.

6/6
Challenge Complete

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".
Mass Murder (Giorgio Salvatori #1)

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.
Murder In the Past Tense (Giorgio Salvatori #2)

3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.
Rose Madder

5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.
If Cats Disappeared from the World

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.
The Mysterious Mr. Quin

✔️ 10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.
The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football

Finished: 2024/11/07

Going with my usual 3.

8/3

1. M&M's: Read a book by a Spanish author. ✓

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: Read a book that is part of a series. ✓

3. Hershey Bar: Read a horror or dark tale. ✓

4. Snickers: Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.

5. Kit Kat: Read a book set in Japan. ✓

6. Twix: Read a book featuring twins. ✓

7. Twizzlers: Read a book with a twist. ✓

8. Skittles: Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author. ✓

9. 3 Musketeers: Read a book with a number in the title. ✓

10. Baby Ruth: Read a book adapted into a movie.

Please sign me up for all 10! Thanks!


✅ 1. M&M's: Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M". The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales - Read 10/4/24

✅ 2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series. XO - Read 10/2/24

✅ 3. Hershey Bar: Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member. Girl at War - Read 10/8/24

✅ 4. Snickers: Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something. A Pale Horse - Read 10/27/24

✅ 5. Kit Kat: Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan. Checked Out - Read 10/10/24

✅ 6. Twix: Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins. The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There - Read 10/15/24

✅ 7. Twizzlers: Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon. Ruby Roy and the Murder in the Falls - Read 10/19/24

✅ 8. Skittles: Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK. Original Fake - Read 10/15/24

✅ 9. 3 Musketeers: Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword. The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line - Read 10/4/24

✅ 10. Baby Ruth: Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie. The Girl in the Spider's Web - Read 10/21/24

🍫 SUGAR RUSH - Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2024
Progress: 10/10 -- COMPLETE

🍫 1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".
The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Stories

🍫 2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.
A Cup of Silver Linings

🍫 3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.
The Chalk Man

🍫 4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.
James

🍫 5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.
Tattoos and Clues

🍫 6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.
Come Tumbling Down

🍫 7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.
Restart

🍫 8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.
The Measure

🍫 9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.
The Ninth Hour

🍫 10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.
Furia

I'm in for 3!

Sheila from NC signing n. I love this; I’ll sign n for 10.

I will aim to read all ten!

SUGAR RUSH
Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2024

5/5 Completed. Finished

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book with a title that starts with an "M".
Missing Angel-Roger Stelljes 10/10/24

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is part of a series.
(Blake Wilder FBI Mystery Thriller Series) #24
Prison Break-Elle Gray 10/02/24

3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.

4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.

5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.

6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book featuring twins.
(MC is twin and her sister is involved in the plot)
Remember Her Name-Lisa Regan 10/05/24

7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist.
Obsessed-T.R. Ragan 10/01/24

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.

9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title.
Tequila Four-Tricia O'Malley 10/13/24

10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book adapted into a TV show or movie.
(Will Trent)
After That Night-Karin Slaughter 10/12/24

Thanks to Debra Diggs for creating this challenge. Thank you Theresa for offering to lead!

I think I'll go for 6.

SUGAR RUSH
Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2024

8/6

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.
Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker 10/6/24

3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.

4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.
Triple Cross by James Patterson 10/12/24

5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.
Bait and Witch by Angela M. Sanders 10/16/24

6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.
The Wicked King by Holly Black 10/15/24

7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk 10/3/24

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.
Death in D Minor by Alexia Gordon 10/8/24

9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.
The 20th Victim by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 10/19/24

10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie 10/22/24

I will try for ALL 10 but realistically at least a minimum of 2 since I also signed up to do the other October challenge.

CHALLENGE COMPLETE 10/10

✔️1. M&M's: COMPLETED 10/25
- Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".
🎧 The Mountains Sing

✔️2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: COMPLETED 10/5
- Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.
📔Remarkably Bright Creatures

✔️3. Hershey Bar: COMPLETED 10/12
- Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.
🎧 When We Had Wings

✔️ 4. Snickers: COMPLETED 10/5
- Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.
📔 Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption

✔️5. Kit Kat: COMPLETED 10/7
-Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.
🎧The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

✔️6. Twix: COMPLETED 10/15
-Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.
📔X

✔️ 7. Twizzlers: COMPLETED 10/20
- Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.
🎧The Boyfriend

✔️8. Skittles: COMPLETED 10/31
- Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.
📔Wrong Place Wrong Time

✔️9. 3 Musketeers: Completed 10/27
- Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.
🎧 The Seven Year Slip

✔️10. Baby Ruth: Completed 10/22
-Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.
📖The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story

I will try for three.
1/3

SUGAR RUSH
Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2024

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".
Milkweed - Jerry Spinelli 12/27-29

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.

3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.
Horror Movie Paul Tremblay or All Quiet on the Western Front - Erich Maria Remarque

4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.

5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.
Time Cat - Lloyd Alexander

6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.
Beyond the End of the World Amie Kaufman Meagan Spooner

7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.

9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.
Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury

10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.
Rosemary's Baby Ira Levin or I Am Legend Richard Matheson

I'm going to try for all 10!

Sugar Rush Challenge

4/10

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".
The Familiar

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.
Black Beauty

5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.
Crave by Tracy Wolff

6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.
Shadow Princess

7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.
This Is Our Rainbow: 16 Stories of Her, Him, Them, and Us by Katherine Locke

9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.
First Lie Wins

10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.
Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin

Completed:

Count me in for 5
Progress 8/5

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".

🍫2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series. Paradise Lost

🍫3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member. The Picture of Dorian Gray

🍫4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.

🍫5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan. The Golden Compass

6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.

🍫7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon. The Big Sleep

🍫8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK. Just Kids
🍫9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword. The Atlas Six

🍫10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie Morality for Beautiful Girls

SUGAR RUSH
Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2024

10/10

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War. 🪴
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".
Meet Cute Club

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties. 🪴
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.
Ruptured

3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.🪴
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.
If We Were Villains

4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland. 🪴
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.
Lost and Found

5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.🪴
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.
Finding Jupiter

6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.🪴
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.
Pixels of You: A Graphic Novel

7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon. 🪴
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.
The Trial

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK. 🪴
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.
The Suspect

9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. 🪴
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.
The One You Want to Marry And Other Identities I've Had

10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies. 🪴
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.
Dark Matter

Sign me up for 10 books

10/10-COMPLETED

✅1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".
My High School Christmas Boyfriend (30/10/24)

✅2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.
Beauty's Punishment (4/10/24)

✅3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.
Spin: A Fairy Tale Retelling (16/10/24)

✅4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.
Don't Stop Me Now: 26.2 Tales of a Runner’s Obsession (17/10/24)

✅5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.
Where the Wild Ladies Are (18/10/24)

✅6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.
Double Love (23/10/24)

✅7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (19/10/24)

✅8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.
Several People Are Typing (20/10/24)

✅9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.
Walt Disney's Three Little Pigs (31/10/24)

✅10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.
Secrets (24/10/24)

Nice to have you all here! Welcome!

I'm going to try for 8.


SUGAR RUSH
Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2024

Progress: 8 / 8 - COMPLETED 10-30-24

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".

🍭 2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series. Thread and Dead

🍭 3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member. The Light After the War

🍭 4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something. Sugar Birds

🍭 5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan. Sugar and Salt

🍭 6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.
The Paradise Problem

🍭 7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.
The Little Liar

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.

🍭 9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword. The Mercury 13: The Untold Story of Thirteen American Women and the Dream of Space Flight

10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.

Please sign me up for 4 :)

Please sign me up for 3 books 😊

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.

- Enchantra by Kaylie Smith

3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.

- Keep It in the Family by John Marrs

5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.

- Warriors: Ravenpaw's Path: 3 Full-Color Warriors Manga Books in 1: Shattered Peace, A Clan in Need, The Heart of a Warrior by Erin Hunter

Completed: 0/3

I'm in for 4!

Progress: 4/4

4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir (Completed 10/8/24)

7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty (Completed 10/28/24)

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.
X by Davey Davis (Completed 10/27/24)

10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.
Zama by Antonio di Benedetto (Completed 10/31/24)

Sign me up for 3 please!

Progress: 0/3

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.

6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.

9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.

I'd like to join. Sign me up for 2 books please, thanks.

I'm in for 3 books :)

0/3 books completed

1. M&M's: The idea for M&M's came from a candy (Smarties) soldiers were eating during the Spanish Civil War.
Read a book set in Spain or by a Spanish author, or read a book with a title that starts with an "M".

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: One of the most popular candies in the world, Reese's is available in many varieties.
Read a book that is a bestseller or read a book that is part of a series.

3. Hershey Bar: The Hershey company made chocolate bars for the military.
Read a horror or dark tale, or a book involving war or a military member.

4. Snickers: Named after a horse. Sold under the name Marathon in the UK and Ireland.
Read a book with a horse on the cover or read a book about any type of running, whether it's a marathon or running from someone/something.

5. Kit Kat: Kit was the name of the cat on Charmed. Kit Kats are especially popular in Japan.
Read a book featuring witches or a cat, or read a book set in Japan.

6. Twix: Commonly packaged with two bars.
Read a book by two authors or read a book featuring twins.

7. Twizzlers: Neil Armstrong craved Twizzlers while on the moon.
Read a book with a twist or read a book featuring the moon.

8. Skittles: Rainbow theme packaging. Invented in the UK.
Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author, or read a book set in the UK.

9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.

10. Baby Ruth: Named after baseball legend Babe Ruth, this candy bar has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Read a book about sports or one adapted into a TV show or movie.

I want to join and will try for 10.

I will try for 6!
6/6-- Challenge Complete!

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: Read a book that is part of a series: Killer Kung Pao
3. Hershey Bar: Read a book involving war or a military member: The Thrill of the Haunt
5. Kit Kat: Read a book featuring witches: Sprinkles and Sea Serpents
7. Twizzlers: Read a book with a twist: The After Wife
8. Skittles: Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character or author: Summer Fun
9. 3 Musketeers: Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword: The Fifth Victim (number and sword)

Updated message 35-- 1/6

Put me down for 4 books please :)

Progress 4/4 FINISHED

Update to message #13 - 1/10 books read!

I believe all who have signed up have been added to the participants' list. If you notice any errors, please let me know.

Have a great October!

Updated message 35-- 3/6

Put me down for 5 books.

9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.
1356

1/5

Update to message 41:

9. 3 Musketeers: Named after the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, originally with three flavors—chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
Read a book with a number in the title or one featuring a sword.
1356

1/5

Update to message #37: 1/4

The Year of the Witching

Update to message #13 - 3/10 books read!

Update to message #10

1/2

Completed prompt 10

Update to message #20 - 2/10

Update goal to 10

Completed 2 Prompts -
#4 and #7

Updating message six including new goal (from a goal of 3 to a goal of 4 for now.)

3/4

Updated message 35-- 4/6

Updated message #11

1/6

Update to message #30: 1/4

I've changed my goal to four, but am waiting to update my number read in case I read more than I already have and/or change my goal again. Message #6