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September- Guardians of the Galaxy Challenge


Duration September 1- 30, 2024

This is another soundtrack challenge. Happy Reading!

Challenge levels:
Groot: 1-3 books
Rocket: 4-6 books
Gamora: 7-9 books
Star Lord: 10-12 books

1.I'm Not in Love Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman
Performed by 10cc-Read a book with "Love" in the title or someone falls in love, MC named Eric, Stewart or Graham or MPG Contemporary Romance

2.Come and Get Your Love Written by Lolly Vegas
Performed by Redbone- Read a book that starts with "C", set in Vegas or a character goes to Vegas

3.Go All the Way Written by Eric Carmen
Performed by The Raspberries- Read a book that starts with "G", published in August or set in Ohio

4.Mad Scene from 'Lucia di Lammermoor' Written by Gaetano Donizetti Performed by Bergamo Musica Festival Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Antonino Fogliani- Read a book that has a character who is a musician or a musical instrument on cover or set in Italy

5.Hooked on a Feeling Written by Francis Zambon (as Mark James) Performed by Blue Swede- Read a book that has a blue cover, MC named Francis, Mark or James or has a pirate theme

6.Escape (The Piña Colada Song) Written and Performed by Rupert Holmes- Read a book with a character who has to escape something, published in February or set in England

7.Moonage Daydream Written and Performed by David Bowie- Read a book with a Moon on the cover, MC/author named David or MPG Fantasy

8.Fooled Around and Fell in Love Written and Performed by Elvin Bishop- Read a book that starts with a "F" or "oo" in the title, set in a rural community

9.Cherry Bomb Written by Kim Fowley and Joan Jett
Performed by The Runaways- Read a book that has a red cover, a Cherry on the cover or a character who runs away

10.Ooh Child Written by Stan Vincent Performed by The Five Stairsteps- Read a book that starts with "O", has a young MC or set in Chicago

11.Ain't No Mountain High Enough Written by Nick Ashford (as Nickolas Ashford) and Valerie Simpson Performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell- Read a book that has a mountain on the cover or set in the mountains, character from South Carolina

12.I Want You Back Written by Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell (as Alphonso Mizell), Berry Gordy (as Berry Gordy, Jr.), and Deke Richards Performed by Jackson 5- Read a book with a couple who get back together, set in New Jersey or published in May

EVERYONE TO FINISH THIS CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE THIS BADGE.

I’m in! Love these films and this soundtrack

7/3


1.I'm Not in Love Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman
Performed by 10cc-Read a book with "Love" in the title or someone falls in love, MC named Eric, Stewart or Graham or MPG Contemporary Romance

2.Come and Get Your Love Written by Lolly Vegas
Performed by Redbone- Read a book that starts with "C", set in Vegas or a character goes to Vegas

3.Go All the Way Written by Eric Carmen
Performed by The Raspberries- Read a book that starts with "G", published in August or set in Ohio - - finished 17/9 - set in Ohio

4.Mad Scene from 'Lucia di Lammermoor' Written by Gaetano Donizetti Performed by Bergamo Musica Festival Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Antonino Fogliani- Read a book that has a character who is a musician or a musical instrument on cover or set in Italy - - some of it set in Milan Italy - finished 2/9

5.Hooked on a Feeling Written by Francis Zambon (as Mark James) Performed by Blue Swede- Read a book that has a blue cover, MC named Francis, Mark or James or has a pirate theme - - finished 5/9

6.Escape (The Piña Colada Song) Written and Performed by Rupert Holmes- Read a book with a character who has to escape something, published in February or set in England

7.Moonage Daydream Written and Performed by David Bowie- Read a book with a Moon on the cover, MC/author named David or MPG Fantasy - - finished 11/9 - moon on cover

8.Fooled Around and Fell in Love Written and Performed by Elvin Bishop- Read a book that starts with a "F" or "oo" in the title, set in a rural community - - finished 24/9

9.Cherry Bomb Written by Kim Fowley and Joan Jett
Performed by The Runaways- Read a book that has a red cover, a Cherry on the cover or a character who runs away - - finished 8/9

10.Ooh Child Written by Stan Vincent Performed by The Five Stairsteps- Read a book that starts with "O", has a young MC or set in Chicago - - finished 10/9 - Alex is 20

11.Ain't No Mountain High Enough Written by Nick Ashford (as Nickolas Ashford) and Valerie Simpson Performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell- Read a book that has a mountain on the cover or set in the mountains, character from South Carolina

12.I Want You Back Written by Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell (as Alphonso Mizell), Berry Gordy (as Berry Gordy, Jr.), and Deke Richards Performed by Jackson 5- Read a book with a couple who get back together, set in New Jersey or published in May

Guardians of the Galaxy Challenge
Duration September 1- 30, 2024
Read: 11

This is another soundtrack challenge. Happy Reading!

Challenge levels:
Groot: 1-3 books
Rocket: 4-6 books
Gamora: 7-9 books
Star Lord: 10-12 books

1.I'm Not in Love Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman Performed by 10cc-Read a book with "Love" in the title or someone falls in love, MC named Eric, Stewart or Graham or MPG Contemporary Romance
Bekki & Nick Mascara and Murder Cindy Bell 9/8/24

2.Come and Get Your Love Written by Lolly Vegas
Performed by Redbone- Read a book that starts with "C", set in Vegas or a character goes to Vegas
Cupcakes to Die For Kathleen Suzette 9/3/24

3.Go All the Way Written by Eric Carmen
Performed by The Raspberries- Read a book that starts with "G", published in August or set in Ohio
The Grim Steeper Gretchen Rue 9/10/24

4.Mad Scene from 'Lucia di Lammermoor' Written by Gaetano Donizetti Performed by Bergamo Musica Festival Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Antonino Fogliani- Read a book that has a character who is a musician or a musical instrument on cover or set in Italy
Music Mayhem Hazel Smith 9/5/24

5.Hooked on a Feeling Written by Francis Zambon (as Mark James) Performed by Blue Swede- Read a book that has a blue cover, MC named Francis, Mark or James or has a pirate theme
Ellie Alexander 9/17/24

6.Escape (The Piña Colada Song) Written and Performed by Rupert Holmes- Read a book with a character who has to escape something, published in February or set in England
AND THEN: There Were Bodies Peyton Stone 9/4/24

7.Moonage Daydream Written and Performed by David Bowie- Read a book with a Moon on the cover, MC/author named David or MPG Fantasy

8.Fooled Around and Fell in Love Written and Performed by Elvin Bishop- Read a book that starts with a "F" or "oo" in the title, set in a rural community
Frosty Sips and Foul Play on the Fairway Mindy Killgrove 9/3/24

9.Cherry Bomb Written by Kim Fowley and Joan Jett
Performed by The Runaways- Read a book that has a red cover, a Cherry on the cover or a character who runs away
Hazel Smith 9/5/24

10.Ooh Child Written by Stan Vincent Performed by The Five Stairsteps- Read a book that starts with "O", has a young MC or set in Chicago
Murder at the Bluff Claire Harlow 9/2/24

11.Ain't No Mountain High Enough Written by Nick Ashford (as Nickolas Ashford) and Valerie Simpson Performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell- Read a book that has a mountain on the cover or set in the mountains, character from South Carolina
Impersonation and Investigation Danielle Collins 9/18/24

12.I Want You Back Written by Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell (as Alphonso Mizell), Berry Gordy (as Berry Gordy, Jr.), and Deke Richards Performed by Jackson 5- Read a book with a couple who get back together, set in New Jersey or published in May
Silent Nights Are Murder Libby Klein 9/13/24

I'm in! Love Groot!! My mom is absolutely obsessed with Redbone/ Lolly Vegas and plays that song constantly.

Groot: 1-3 books

1. Go All the Way - Published in August

2. Mad Scene - Set in Italy

3. Escape - Set in England


3/3 completed

Going for all the prompts!

September - Guardians of the Galaxy Challenge
Duration September 1- 30, 2024
Challenge Level: Star Lord - 10 - 12 books

Progress: 12/10


√1. I'm Not in Love, Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman,
Performed by 10cc - Read a book with "Love" in the title, or someone falls in love, MC named Eric, Stewart or Graham or MPG Contemporary Romance - Certain Sensibilities: A Love Story - Sondra Rice Newman

√2. Come and Get Your Love, Written by Lolly Vegas, Performed by Redbone - Read a book that starts with "C," set in Vegas or a character goes to Vegas - Cayman Conundrum: A Liz Adams Mystery (Liz Adams Mystery, #3) - Stacy Wilder

√3. Go All the Way, Written by Eric Carmen, Performed by The Raspberries - Read a book that starts with "G," published in August or set in Ohio - Buried on a Sundae (Coffee & Cream Cafe Mystery, #4) - Lena Gregory

√4. Mad Scene from 'Lucia di Lammermoor,' Written by Gaetano Donizetti, Performed by Bergamo Musica Festival Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Antonino Fogliani - Read a book that has a character who is a musician or a musical instrument on cover or set in Italy - Halloween Parade Peril (Dotty Sayers Antique Mystery, #10) - Victoria Tait

√5. Hooked on a Feeling, Written by Francis Zambon (as Mark James), Performed by Blue Swede - Read a book that has a blue cover, MC named Francis, Mark or James or has a pirate theme - Hollow Out the Dark - James Wade

√6. Escape (The Piña Colada Song), Written and Performed by Rupert Holmes - Read a book with a character who has to escape something, published in February or set in England - The Secret Truth (Jake Scott Mystery, #3) - Barry Finlay

√7. Moonage Daydream, Written and Performed by David Bowie - Read a book with a Moon on the cover, MC/author named David or MPG Fantasy - Bright Midnights - A Dark Paranormal Love Story (Limerent, #2) - LS Delorme

√8. Fooled Around and Fell in Love, Written and Performed by Elvin Bishop - Read a book that starts with "F" or has "oo" in the title, or is set in a rural community - French Quarter Fright Night (Vintage Cookbook Mystery, #3) - Ellen Byron

√9. Cherry Bomb, Written by Kim Fowley and Joan Jett, Performed by The Runaways - Read a book that has a red cover, a Cherry on the cover, or a character who runs away - Lethal Impulse - Steve Rush



√10. Ooh Child, Written by Stan Vincent, Performed by The Five Stairsteps - Read a book that starts with "O," has a young MC, or set in Chicago - The Queen of Ocean Parkway - Sarvenaz Tash

√11. Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Written by Nick Ashford (as Nickolas Ashford) and Valerie Simpson, Performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell - Read a book that has a mountain on the cover or set in the mountains, or a character from South Carolina - Terrabyte Security (Mountain Town Mystery, #2) - Tena Stetler



√12. I Want You Back, Written by Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell (as Alphonso Mizell), Berry Gordy (as Berry Gordy, Jr.), and Deke Richards, Performed by Jackson 5 - Read a book with a couple who gets back together, is set in New Jersey or was published in May - Baited - Victoria Montes

September- Guardians of the Galaxy Challenge

Duration September 1- 30, 2024

Groot: 1-3 books

1.I'm Not in Love Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman
Performed by 10cc-Read a book with "Love" in the title or someone falls in love, MC named Eric, Stewart or Graham or MPG Contemporary Romance

2.Come and Get Your Love Written by Lolly Vegas
Performed by Redbone- Read a book that starts with "C", set in Vegas or a character goes to Vegas

3.Go All the Way Written by Eric Carmen
Performed by The Raspberries- Read a book that starts with "G", published in August or set in Ohio

4.Mad Scene from 'Lucia di Lammermoor' Written by Gaetano Donizetti Performed by Bergamo Musica Festival Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Antonino Fogliani- Read a book that has a character who is a musician or a musical instrument on cover or set in Italy

5.Hooked on a Feeling Written by Francis Zambon (as Mark James) Performed by Blue Swede- Read a book that has a blue cover, MC named Francis, Mark or James or has a pirate theme

6.Escape (The Piña Colada Song) Written and Performed by Rupert Holmes- Read a book with a character who has to escape something, published in February or set in England


7.Moonage Daydream Written and Performed by David Bowie- Read a book with a Moon on the cover, MC/author named David or MPG Fantasy


8.Fooled Around and Fell in Love Written and Performed by Elvin Bishop- Read a book that starts with a "F" or "oo" in the title, set in a rural community

9.Cherry Bomb Written by Kim Fowley and Joan Jett
Performed by The Runaways- Read a book that has a red cover, a Cherry on the cover or a character who runs away


10.Ooh Child Written by Stan Vincent Performed by The Five Stairsteps- Read a book that starts with "O", has a young MC or set in Chicago

11.Ain't No Mountain High Enough Written by Nick Ashford (as Nickolas Ashford) and Valerie Simpson Performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell- Read a book that has a mountain on the cover or set in the mountains, character from South Carolina

12.I Want You Back Written by Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell (as Alphonso Mizell), Berry Gordy (as Berry Gordy, Jr.), and Deke Richards Performed by Jackson 5- Read a book with a couple who get back together, set in New Jersey or published in May

Cassie Cruel wrote: "I’m in! Love these films and this soundtrack

1/3


1.I'm Not in Love Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman
Performed by 10cc-Read a book with "Love" in the title or someone falls in love, MC..."

Hope you enjoy the challenge.

Tari wrote: "Guardians of the Galaxy Challenge
Duration September 1- 30, 2024
3/4-6

This is another soundtrack challenge. Happy Reading!

Challenge levels:
Groot: 1-3 books
Rocket: 4-6 books
Gamora: 7-9 books
..."

Enjoy the challenge.

MollyK wrote: "I'm in! Love Groot!! My mom is absolutely obsessed with Redbone/ Lolly Vegas and plays that song constantly.

Groot: 1-3 books
1.
2.
3.

0/3 complete"

I'm a Groot fan, too. Enjoy the challenge.

Karen wrote: "Going for all the prompts!

September - Guardians of the Galaxy Challenge
Duration September 1- 30, 2024
Challenge Level: Star Lord - 10 - 12 books

Progress: 1/10


1. I'm Not in Love, Written by..."

Enjoy the challenge.

Anastasia wrote: "September- Guardians of the Galaxy Challenge

Duration September 1- 30, 2024

Groot: 1-3 books

1.I'm Not in Love Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman
Performed by 10cc-Read a book with "Lov..."

Enjoy the challenge!

September- Guardians of the Galaxy Challenge


Duration September 1- 30, 2024

This is another soundtrack challenge. Happy Reading!

Challenge levels:Groot
Completed:3/1-3 books

5.Hooked on a Feeling Written by Francis Zambon (as Mark James) Performed by Blue Swede- (blue cover)9/6

7.Moonage Daydream Written and Performed by David Bowie- (MPG Fantasy)9/18

8.Fooled Around and Fell in Love Written and Performed by Elvin Bishop- (starts with a "F" )9/21

***COMPLETED 11/3/24**

Duration September 1- 30, 2024

This is another soundtrack challenge. Happy Reading!

Challenge levels:
Groot: 1-3 books**9/7/24
Rocket: 4-6 books**9/15/24
Gamora: 7-9 books**10/13/24
Star Lord: 10-12 books **11/3/24

Books read:12/12

✅1.I'm Not in Love Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman
Performed by 10cc-Read a book with "Love" in the title or someone falls in love, MC named Eric, Stewart or Graham or MPG Contemporary Romance-Love, Theoretically-9/30/24

✅2.Come and Get Your Love Written by Lolly Vegas
Performed by Redbone- Read a book that starts with "C", set in Vegas or a character goes to Vegas-Club Dead-11/4/24

✅3.Go All the Way Written by Eric Carmen
Performed by The Raspberries- Read a book that starts with "G", published in August or set in Ohio-Love on the Brain-11/1/24

✅4.Mad Scene from 'Lucia di Lammermoor' Written by Gaetano Donizetti Performed by Bergamo Musica Festival Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Antonino Fogliani- Read a book that has a character who is a musician or a musical instrument on cover or set in Italy-The Selection-9/1/24

✅5.Hooked on a Feeling Written by Francis Zambon (as Mark James) Performed by Blue Swede- Read a book that has a blue cover, MC named Francis, Mark or James or has a pirate theme-Deadly Gift-9/5/24

✅6.Escape (The Piña Colada Song) Written and Performed by Rupert Holmes- Read a book with a character who has to escape something, published in February or set in England-This Delicious Death-10/13/24

✅7.Moonage Daydream Written and Performed by David Bowie- Read a book with a Moon on the cover, MC/author named David or MPG Fantasy-Dead Until Dark-10/11/24

✅8.Fooled Around and Fell in Love Written and Performed by Elvin Bishop- Read a book that starts with a "F" or "oo" in the title, set in a rural community-Funny Story-9/15/24

✅9.Cherry Bomb Written by Kim Fowley and Joan Jett
Performed by The Runaways- Read a book that has a red cover, a Cherry on the cover or a character who runs away-The Unquiet Past-9/15/24

✅10.Ooh Child Written by Stan Vincent Performed by The Five Stairsteps- Read a book that starts with "O", has a young MC or set in Chicago-The Elite-9/7/24

✅11.Ain't No Mountain High Enough Written by Nick Ashford (as Nickolas Ashford) and Valerie Simpson Performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell- Read a book that has a mountain on the cover or set in the mountains, character from South Carolina-Twilight-10/13/24

✅12.I Want You Back Written by Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell (as Alphonso Mizell), Berry Gordy (as Berry Gordy, Jr.), and Deke Richards Performed by Jackson 5- Read a book with a couple who get back together, set in New Jersey or published in May-The One-9/14/24

Heather wrote: "Duration September 1- 30, 2024

This is another soundtrack challenge. Happy Reading!

Challenge levels:
Groot: 1-3 books
Rocket: 4-6 books
Gamora: 7-9 books
Star Lord: 10-12 books

1.I'm Not in Lov..."

Enjoy the challenge!

Finished 🍂🍁🍂

Cassie Cruel wrote: "I’m in! Love these films and this soundtrack

7/3


1.I'm Not in Love Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman
Performed by 10cc-Read a book with "Love" in the title or someone falls in love, MC..."

Congrats!

Tari wrote: "Guardians of the Galaxy Challenge
Duration September 1- 30, 2024
Read: 11

This is another soundtrack challenge. Happy Reading!

Challenge levels:
Groot: 1-3 books
Rocket: 4-6 books
Gamora: 7-9 boo..."

Congrats!

MollyK wrote: "Finished 🍂🍁🍂"

Congrats!

Anastasia wrote: "September- Guardians of the Galaxy Challenge

Duration September 1- 30, 2024

Groot: 1-3 books

1.I'm Not in Love Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman
Performed by 10cc-Read a book with "Lov..."

Congrats!

Karen wrote: "Going for all the prompts!

September - Guardians of the Galaxy Challenge
Duration September 1- 30, 2024
Challenge Level: Star Lord - 10 - 12 books

Progress: 11/10


√1. I'm Not in Love, Written ..."

Congrats!

Finished with 7, that makes me Gamora

Update to Msg #5 - Completed!

Books read; 12 of 10 proposed.

Finished! Msg 6

Cassie Cruel wrote: "Finished with 7, that makes me Gamora"

Congrats!

Karen wrote: "Update to Msg #5 - Completed!

Books read; 12 of 10 proposed."

Congrats!

Anastasia wrote: "Finished! Msg 6"

Congrats!