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Q1 - Sad Songs
Welcome to our Q1 Challenge – "SAD SONGS"I am so excited to be leading my first Quarterly Challenge!! I look forward to see what everyone will pick to read for each prompt!!
Have fun and Happy Reading!!
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Participants:
Allie (msg #40) 17/10 ~ COMPLETED!!!
Amy (msg #47) 13/20
Ana (msg #43) 10/12
Anna (msg #22) 0/10
Ashly (msg #36) 3/3 ~ COMPLETED!!
Beth (msg #8) 20/20 ~ COMPLETED!!
Brianna (msg #59) 0/20
Brianna Raquel (msg #24) 19/20
Brittany (msg #39) 6/6 ~ COMPLETED!!!
Caraina (msg #9) 19/20
Carmen (msg #33) 10/20
Carrie (msg #10) 20/20 ~ COMPLETED!!
Carrie Carey (msg #18) 20/20 ~ COMPLETED!!
Catsalive (msg #13) 20/10 ~ COMPLETED!!
Chalmation (msg #55) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED!!
Chrissie (msg #4) 18/20
Ciara (msg #25) 0/20
Cindy III (msg #60) 0/5
Claire (msg #184) 12/20
Debra Diggs (msg #6) 14/8 ~ COMPLETED!!
Denise (msg #15) 18/18 ~ COMPLETED!!
Didi (msg #89) 0/7
Emily (msg #7) 9/9 ~ COMPLETED!!
Emy (msg #101) 0/2
Gail W (msg 28) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED!!
Gretchen (msg #148) 0/10
Inkeri (msg #20) 2/10
Janine (msg #30) 11/10 ~ COMPLETED!!
Jenn (msg #61) 0/20
JennH (msg #29) 11/10 ~ COMPLETED!!
Jennifer (msg #49) 8/12
Jess (msg #51) 0/20
Jessica (msg #17) 0/15
Jordan (msg #37) 1/1 ~ COMPLETED!!!
juls.books (msg #54) 11/11 ~ COMPLETED!!
Kalyn (msg #31) 8/8 ~ COMPLETED!!
Kristina (msg #13) 20/20 ~ COMPLETED!!
Laurie (msg #42) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED!!
LinaVer (msg #5) 16/20
Lina (msg #23) 0/5
Lisa (msg #35) 0/3
Lisa Marie (msg #3) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED!!
Lori (msg #46) 6/8
Megan BG (msg #27) 7/6 ~ COMPLETED!!
Michelle (msg #45) 13/20
Ninette (msg #26) 3/5
Patricia (msg #21) 5/5 ~ COMPLETED!!
Rachel (msg #58) 3/10
Shari (msg #38) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED!!
Sharon (msg #16) 0/15
Sheila (msg #178) 20/20 ~ COMPLETED!!
Sherri (msg #53) 20/20 ~ COMPLETED!!
Sunny (msg #19) 0/10
Sydney (msg #122) 0/10
Tanu (msg #32) 19/19 ~ COMPLETED!!
TerryJane (msg #11) 20/20 ~ COMPLETED!!
Ursula (msg #34) 5/5 ~ COMPLETED!!!
Whitney (msg #12) 12/12 ~ COMPLETED!!
STATS
Participants: 58
Books Read: 507
Book Goal: 730
Completed: 29
I will be going for 10....but I am hoping to exceed that goal!!PROGRESS: 10/10
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
√ 2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover ~ AN OCEAN SCENE ON THE COVER: Flower Net by Lisa See
√ 3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover ~ A book with a moon on the cover ~ A BOOK SET IN THE SOUTH - RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Body of Evidence by Patricia Cornwell
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles - Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover ~ A book with a restaurant setting: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton) - Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover ~ A Young Adult Novel: The Wildest Things by Andrea Hannah
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers - Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.):
√ 7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival ~ LADY'S EYES ON THE COVER: Finding Me by Viola Davis
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title ~ A book with currency on the cover: My Good Man by Eric Gansworth
√ 9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly - Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover ~ MIXED GENRES - FANTASY/ROMANCE: Circe by Madeline Miller
√ 10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish - Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover ~ INVOLVING A HEIST: The Heist by Janet Evanovich
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.) ~ A book with jewelry on the cover: Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
√ 13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover ~ A book that includes a death: Survive the Night by Riley Sager
√ 14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers - Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings ~ A book about siblings: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title ~ VERB IN THE TITLE: Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
√ 16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield - Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover ~ A MAMMAL ON THE COVER: Moby-Dick; or, the Whale by Herman Melville
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire - Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood
√ 20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover ~ A book with a question word in the title: Who Killed Tiffany Jones? by Mavis Kaye
Progress: 18/201. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
✓ 03/132. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
✓ 01/023. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
✓ 02/074. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
✓ 02/115. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
✓ 03/216. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
✓ 02/027. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
✓ 01/108. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
✓ 02/269. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
✓ 02/1110. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
✓ 03/2311. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
✓ 01/0612. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
✓ 02/0313. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
✓ 01/1314. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
✓ 01/1815. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
✓ 01/1416. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
✓ 02/1717. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
✓ 02/2819. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
✓ 01/06
❌Progress: 18/20 ❌ challenge not completed. I should have stayed with the goal of 10 haha. 😂
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Sign me up for 8. Thanks.Sad Songs
14/8
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
✔ 2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover. - My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart
✔ 3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover. - Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
✔ 4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover. - The Way by Cary Groner
✔ 5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover. - Eragon by Christopher Paolini
✔ 6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.). - The Chosen by Chaim Potok
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
✔ 8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title. - Purrfect Murder by Nic Saint
✔ 9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover. - The September House by Carissa Orlando
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
✔ 11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.). - Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves by Meg Long
✔ 12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.). - The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
✔ 13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover. - Where Coyotes Howl by Sandra Dallas
✔ 14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings. - Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose
✔ 15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title. - Trust by Hernan Diaz
✔ 16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover. - The Very First Damned Thing by Jodi Taylor
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
✔ 19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood. - Promise Not to Tell - Jennifer McMahon
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
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I'd like to sign up for 9.9/9
1. Read a book with "love" in the title - Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira
2. Read a book with "cry" in the title - No Cry For Help by Grant McKenzie
5. Read a young adult novel - Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
14. Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title - Good Me, Bad Me by Ali Land
15. Read a book with a verb in the title - Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
16. Read a historical book - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
18. Read a book with a mood in the title - Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena
19. Read a book with a negative in the title - Bury What We Cannot Take by Kirstin Chen
20. Read a book with a question word in the title - Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
Sad Songs, Q1Going for all 20. 20/20 - March 21
🎵 1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos — Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
The Game Makers: The Story of Parker Brothers, from Tiddledy Winks to Trivial Pursuit by Philip E. Orbanes
🎵 2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean — Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
🎵 3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama — Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
Cruel & Unusual (Kay Scarpetta, #4) by Patricia Cornwell
🎵 4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles — Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold (Before the Coffee Gets Cold, #1) by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
🎵 5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton) — Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1) by L.M. Montgomery
🎵 6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers — Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
Heartstone (Matthew Shardlake, #5) by C.J. Sansom
🎵 7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan — Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
Truths We Hold, The: An American Journey by Kamala Harris
🎵 8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy — Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty
🎵 9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly — Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
🎵 10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish — Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover.
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
🎵 11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift — Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
Fast Girls: A Novel of the 1936 Women's Olympic Team by Elise Hooper
🎵 12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam — Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
The Necklace: Thirteen Women and the Experiment That Transformed Their Lives by Cheryl Jarvis
🎵 13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters — Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
Death of an Englishman (Marshal Guarnaccia Mystery, #1) by Magdalen Nabb
🎵 14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers — Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, #1) by Holly Jackson
🎵 15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones — Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
No Hiding in Boise by Kim Hooper
🎵 16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield — Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
Yossel, April 19, 1943 by Joe Kubert
🎵 17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick — Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
Empire of the Sun (Empire of the Sun, #1) by J.G. Ballard
🎵 18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke — Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
Lamentation (Matthew Shardlake, #6) by C.J. Sansom
🎵 19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire — Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
I Am Not a Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1) by Dan Wells
🎵 20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys — Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
How to Live: 27 conflicting answers and one weird conclusion by Derek Sivers
SAD SONGSDuration: January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Completed: 16/20
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.). Love Amid The Ashes - Mesu Andrews 2/5/25
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
A Week at the Shore - Barbara Delinsky 2/27/253. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
Resting Witch Face - Rebecca Regnier 1/3/254. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
The 23rd Midnight - James Patterson 1/8/255. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover. If He Had Been With Me - Laura Nowlin 1/9/25
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.). Mystic Tea - Rea Nolan Martin 3/19/25
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
The Promise of Dawn - Lauraine Snelling 1/18/258. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
Heart of a Thug: A Hood Love Story - Tallah J. 2/8/259. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover. The Banks Sisters - Nikki Turner 1/12/25
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
The Only Woman in the Room - Marie Benedict 1/10/2513. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover. Wither - Lauren DeStefano 1/4/25
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings. Forever Magic - T.M. Cromer 1/1/25
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
Beautifully Broken Pieces - Catherine Cowles 1/3/2516. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover. Secrets of a Charmed Life - Susan Meissner 1/2/25
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood. The Naughty, The Nice and The Nanny - Willa Nash 1/3/25
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover. How to Save an Undead Life - Hailey Edwards 2/18/25
Sign me up for all 20 prompts.SAD SONGS
Duration: January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
🎉Completed: 20/20🎉
✔️1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.). - Completed 3/6/25
The Love Hypothesis✔️2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover. - Completed 1/17/25
The House in the Cerulean Sea✔️3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover. - Completed 2/25/25
The Green Mile✔️4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover. - Completed 2/14/25
This Is How You Lose the Time War✔️5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover. - Completed 1/3/25
Part of Your World✔️6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.). - Completed 3/12/25
Fourth Wing✔️7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival. -Completed 1/1/25
Shatter Me✔️8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title. - Completed 3/29/25
The Unhoneymooners✔️9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover. - Completed 3/31/25
Eat, Pray, Love✔️10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover. - Completed 1/5/25
Finders Keepers✔️11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.). - Completed 2/13/25
Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers✔️12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
Completed 1/19/25
The Spellshop✔️13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover. - Completed 1/15/25
Archer's Voice✔️14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings. - Completed 1/17/25
The Only One Left✔️15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title. - Completed 2/27/25
We Rip the World Apart✔️16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover. - Completed 2/8/25
The Four Winds✔️17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover. - Completed 3/28/25
Demon Copperhead✔️18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure. - Completed 2/2/25
A Court of Wings and Ruin✔️19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood. - Completed 3/22/25
Never Lie✔️20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover. - Completed 3/16/25
Where the Crawdads Sing
😢 SAD SONGS - Quarterly ChallengeDuration: January 1 - March 31, 2025
Progress: 20/20 -- COMPLETE
😢 1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
I Am the Messenger
😢 2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
The Crying of Lot 49
😢 3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
The Dead Romantics
😢 4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone
😢 5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
Heir
😢 6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
The Vicar of Wakefield
😢 7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
The Minders
😢 8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
Americanah
😢 9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect
😢 10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover.
Midnight Rainbow
😢 11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
Enduring Love
😢 12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
The Spellshop
😢 13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
The Vacation
😢 14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret
😢 15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
Defending Jacob
😢16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
Murder at King’s Crossing
😢 17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
Heart of the Sun Warrior
😢 18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
Excellent Women
😢 19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
Raised by a Serial Killer: Discovering the Truth About My Father
😢 20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Three Cups of Deceit: How Greg Mortenson, Humanitarian Hero, Lost His Way
I'm in for 12!Progress: 12/12
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
An Unconditional Freedom by Alyssa Cole
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
Majesty by Katharine McGee
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
SAD SONGSJanuary 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Progress: 20/20
Sign me up for all 20!
🎶 “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos 🎶
✅ 1. Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.): Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
🎶 “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean 🎶
✅ 2. Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover: The Wicked King by Holly Black
🎶 “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama 🎶
✅ 3. Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
🎶 “The Sad Café” — The Eagles 🎶
✅ 4. Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
🎶 “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton) 🎶
✅ 5. Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover: The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah
🎶 “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers 🎶
✅ 6. Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.): The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie
🎶 “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan 🎶
✅ 7. Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival: All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today by Elizabeth Comen
🎶 “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy 🎶
✅ 8. Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
🎶 “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly 🎶
✅ 9. Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover: The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
🎶 “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish 🎶
✅ 10. Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
🎶 “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift 🎶
✅ 11. Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.): The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
🎶 “Sad” — Pearl Jam 🎶
✅ 12. Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.): Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
🎶 “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters 🎶
✅ 13. Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover: The Muse of Maiden Lane by Mimi Matthews
🎶 “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers 🎶
✅ 14. Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
🎶 “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones 🎶
✅ 15. Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
🎶 “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield 🎶
✅ 16. Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover: The Lily of Ludgate Hill by Mimi Matthews
🎶 “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick 🎶
✅ 17. Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
🎶 “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke 🎶
✅ 18. Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure: Uprooted by Naomi Novik
🎶 “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire 🎶
✅ 19. Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood: There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib
🎶 “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys 🎶
✅ 20. Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover: All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today by Elizabeth Comen
10 to startSAD SONGS
January 1 - March 31, 2025
20/10
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title
The Little French Village of Book Lovers by Nina George 26/1 2★
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with an ocean scene on the cover.
by Laura Greaves 1/1 3★3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south or with a moon on the cover
by David Eddings 4/2 3★4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
by Danielle Hawkins 23/1 4★5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
by Kerrelyn Sparks 24/1 2★6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it
Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings 30/1 4★
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book involving a festival - Christmas & Winter Solstice
The Bookseller's Gift by Felicity Hayes-McCoy 2/2 4★
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book a made-up word in the title.
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree 27/1 4★
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
The Mirror by Marlys Millhiser 14/1 4★ - mixed genres
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper
Grey Mask by Patricia Wentworth 26/2 3★
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover
by Sophie Beaumont 29/1 4★12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book involving any sweet food
When It All Went to Custard by Danielle Hawkins 5/2 5★
13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book with animals on the cover.
by Nora Roberts 6/1 2★14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book that includes siblings.
Just the Two of Us by Jo Wilde 29/1 4★
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
Emergency Exit Only by Michelle Upton 5/1 3.5★
16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book
The Mirror by Marlys Millhiser 14/1 4★
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with an arachnid on the cover.
by James Patterson 19/1 3★18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book about a royal figure.
Queen of Sorcery by David Eddings 1/2 3★
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book that explores fatherhood - all about a father making things right for his son
The Rynox Murder by Philip MacDonald 9/2 3★
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
by Georgette Heyer 25/2 5★
Sign me on for 18 please🖍️1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
Samuel Burr 14 Mar I think a puzzle piece counts🖍️2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
Milkman Anna Burns
🖍️3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
Horse Geraldine Brooks 22 Feb
🖍️4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
Monica Wood🖍️5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
In Five Years Rebecca Serle 16 Feb
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
🖍️7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers Samuel Burr 15 Mar
🖍️8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
Bibliolepsy Gina Apostol 1 Mar
🖍️9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
Table for Two Amor Towles 16 Feb Mixed genres
🖍️10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
Sharon M. Draperfish on the cover
🖍️11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
Lisa Genova Blue butterfly, MC has a necklace of it she thinks is beautiful
🖍️12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
Wow, No Thank You.: Essays Samantha Irby 24 Mar Author worked in a bakery
🖍️13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
The Nakano Thrift Shop Hiromi Kawakami
🖍️14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
A Match Made for Thanksgiving Jackie Lau
🖍️15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
Henry David Thoreau 22 Mar🖍️16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
The Whisper Sister Jennifer S. Brown
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
🖍️18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare
King and queen in story
🖍️19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
America Fantastica Tim O'Brien 8 Mar
🖍️20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
How to Age Disgracefully Clare Pooley 29 Mar
Sad Songs5/15
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
Love in the title - The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - Finished: 2/1
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
Death in Four Courses by Lucy Burdette - Finished: 2/3
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
Book with night sky on the cover - Sweet Tea and Secrets by Joy Avon - Date Finished: 1/16
6.
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
Book with a map in it - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - 1/5
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
Book with a mixed genre (Romantsy) - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros - Date Finished: 1/11
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
Book involving any sweet food (cake) - In Peppermint Peril by Joy Avon - Date Finished: 1/15
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
Book that includes a death - Murder, She Knit by Peggy Ehrhart - Date Finished: 1/13
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title. - Nine Coaches Waiting
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
Read a historical book - The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner - Date Finished: 1/6
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover
Please sign me up for 20! Progress: 20/20 - COMPLETED!✅ 1.
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.). The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon - Read 1/16/25✅2.
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover. And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer - Read 2/3/25✅ 3.
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover. Bridge of Souls - Read 1/6/25✅ 4.
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover. Aviary - Read 1/23/25✅ 5.
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover. Bridge to Terabithia - Read 1/12/25✅ 6.
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.). The School for Good and Evil - Read 1/11/25✅ 7.
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival. Anita de Monte Laughs Last - Read 1/30/25✅ 8.
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title. #Murdertrending - Read 3/1/25✅ 9.
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover. One Day She'll Darken: The Mysterious Beginnings of Fauna Hodel - Read 2/18/25✅ 10.
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover. Blubber - Read 1/14/25✅ 11.
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.). Midnight Is the Darkest Hour - Read 2/6/25✅ 12.
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.). Tom Lake - Read 2/17/25✅ 13.
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover. You Will Know Me - Read 1/20/25✅ 14.
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings. Superfudge - Read 1/15/25✅ 15.
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title. Restart - Read 1/8/25✅ 16.
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover. Pony - Read 1/2/25✅ 17.
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover. This Book Is Full of Spiders - Read 3/15/25✅ 18.
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure. Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness - Read 2/26/2519.
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood. The Glass Castle - Read 3/22/2520.
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover. When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie - Read 3/19/25
I'll try to do ten books for this challenge.Progress: 4/10
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
✔️6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader
Apteekkari Melchior ja Piritan kuristaja by Indrek Hargla
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
✔️10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover.
Dead Ground by M.W. Craven
✔️11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
Melt With You by Jennifer Dugan
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
✔️13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death,
Rakel by Satu Rämö
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
I will sign up for 10. I think prompts fit nicely with my preferred themes... if I exceed the goal, great.
Signing up for 3 for now, thanks! (But not so secretely hoping I will increase that goal later on)🎙️ Sad Songs - Quarterly Challenge 🎙️
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2025
🎙️ Progress: 7/3 🎙️ - COMPLETED
The first quarterly theme of 2025's Emotional Rollercoaster is Sadness. For those in the northern hemisphere, this is often the time of winter blues and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This challenge includes prompts related to songs with "sad" in their titles, where the artists sing about heartache and loneliness. You, however, may read any books that fit the prompts, even if they aren't gloomy.
Tracking my books read for this challenge in my corner
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Sad Songs20/20
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos🌱
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
Courage to Love Again
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean🌱
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
Take a Chance
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama🌱
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
Center Stage
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles🌱
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)🌱
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.’
Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers🌱
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
The Book of Essie
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan🌱
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
Curtain Call
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy🌱
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
Margo's Got Money Troubles
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly🌱
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
Defensive Stance: Las Vegas Ramblers
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish🌱
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
First Lie Wins
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift🌱
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
Amari and the Night Brothers
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam🌱
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
Act Two
13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters🌱
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
Listen for the Lie
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers🌱
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
Amari and the Great Game
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones🌱
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
Call Back
16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield🌱
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
Everything Is Just Beginning
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick🌱
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
If You Could See the Sun
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke🌱
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
A Love Hate Thing
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire🌱
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
The House of Broken Angels
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys🌱
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
What the Hex
I will go for 53/5
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
Wild Love
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Goal: 68/6
You Know You Love Me
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
Famous Last Words
The Neighbor's Secret
The Answer Is No
The Women
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
Grave Talk
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Please add me in for 10:☀ Completed 10 / 10
☀ 1. Read a book with "love" in the title: Ali and Nino: A Love Story
☀ 2. Read a book with "cry" in the title: Cry Wolf
☀ 3. Read a book with a moon on the cover: The Last White Man
☀ 5. Read a young adult novel: Banned Book Club
☀ 6. Read a book with a map in it: The Wishing Game
☀ 10. Read a book involving a heist or caper: Murder at an English Séance
☀ 14. Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title: Road No Good
☀ 17. Read a book with "sun" in the title: The House On Sun Street
☀ 18. Read a book with a mood in the title: Everything Sad Is Untrue
☀ 20. Read a book with a question word in the title : Who Was John Lewis?
I'll sign up for 10.SAD SONGS
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2025
11/10
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood 1/18/25
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
Partners in Lime by Bree Baker 1/14/25
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose 1/21/25
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson 2/21/25
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
The Locked Room by Maj Sjöwall 1/12/25
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
Wedding Cake Killer by Livia J. Washburn 1/7/25
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie 1/7/25
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
D is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton 1/17/25
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
Pleading the Fish by Bree Baker 1/24/25
16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean 2/8/25
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
Bud, Not Buddy: by Christopher Paul Curtis 2/22/25
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Sign me up for 8 please! Progress: 8/8 FINISHED
✔️ 2. Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
--Daughter of the Pirate King
✔️ 4. Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
--A Court of Mist and Fury
✔️ 5. Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
--Queen of Air and Darkness
✔️ 6. Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
--A Court of Wings and Ruin
✔️ 11. Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
--Chain of Gold
✔️ 13. Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
--Lord of Shadows
✔️ 14. Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
-- Caraval
✔️ 18. Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
-- The Selection
I'll join for 3 books - one pr month 📚
I'm in for 3.✅7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
The Invocations by Sutherland Krystal
✅13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
Don't Let the Forest In
✅14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
Bad Boys, Happy Home by SHOOWA
3/3 Read
I’m joining for 1: (sad eyed lady-Dylan)
I’m reading Proust’s ‘Within a Budding Grove’
I'm going to join for 10 books.SAD SONGS
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2025
Progress: 10 / 10 - COMPLETED 2-28-25
🎵 1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.). Interpretations of Love
🎵 2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover. Santa Cruise: A Holiday Mystery at Sea
🎵 3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
🎵 6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.). His Majesty's Hope
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
🎵 10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover, Haunted
🎵 11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.). Daughter of the Moon Goddess
🎵 12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.). Murder Freshly Baked
🎵 13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover. The Codebreaker's Secret
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
🎵 15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title. Band of Sisters
🎵 16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover. The Sound of Light
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Ill start with 66/6
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover. Lion in the Valley
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings. House of Earth and Blood
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title. The Spark of the Dragon's Heart
16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Sign me up for 10Progress 17/10
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
🎵3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover. All the Sinners Bleed
🎵4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
The Book of Lost Friends
🎵5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
The Golden Tresses of the Dead
🎵6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.). The Grey Wolf
🎵7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
🎵9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
🎵10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cove
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🎵11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.). Quicksilver
🎵12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
🎵13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
Beartown
🎵14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings. Her Majesty's Royal Coven
🎵15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
🎵16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
🎵17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
🎵18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure. Clytemnestra
🎵19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood. None of This Is True
🎵20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Update to Message #40Progress 1/10
🎵6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.). The Grey Wolf
10/ 10 completed1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
🎵 2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with an ocean scene on the cover: Shadow's Force
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
🎵 5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel: One of Us Is Lying
🎵 6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it: Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens: WINNER OF THE MILES FRANKLIN LITERARY AWARD
🎵 7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover: Into the Beautiful North
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
🎵 12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book involving any sweet food (jam): The Spellshop
🎵 13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death: Walking the Bowl: A True Story of Murder and Survival Among the Street Children of Lusaka
🎵 14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book that includes siblings: One of Us Is Back
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
🎵 16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book: The Space Between
🎵 17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title: The Sunflower House
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
🎵 19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book that explores fatherhood: An Echo in the Bone
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
I'd like to join! Sign me up for 9 books, please.Progress
10/12
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
I Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Conner
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
The Vanished Birdsby Simon Jimenez
13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
Accelerate!: A History of the 1990s by James Brooke-Smith
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
Spider-Gwen, Vol. 0: Most Wanted? by Jason Latour
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
D. Dinis
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon
message 271/6
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year
(Mystery and romance)
I am going to go for at least 10, but hoping for 20. Didn't get all 20, but 13 isn't that bad
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.). -
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover. -
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival. -
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title. -
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover -
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.). -
13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover. -
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings. -
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover. -
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure. -
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood. -
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover. -
Please sign me up for 8 for now please.8/8 but I completed 18/20
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
02/01/2025
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
03/29/2025
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
01/22/2025
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
01/17/2025
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
02/15/2025
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
02/11/2025 (had a map in the front)
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
01/09/2025
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
03/05/2025
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover.
01/11/2025
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
02/23/2025
(Has a beautiful sunset over Mt. Rushmore National Monument in South Dakota
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
002/20/2025
13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
01/29/2025
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
02/03/2025
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
01/19/2025
16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
02/09/2025
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
02/09/2025
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
03/20/2025
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
03/23/2025
I will try 20!13/20
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Updated message 47-- 1/20
I'd like to join this challenge for 12 books please!8/12 completed
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover. How to Keep House While Drowning DONE
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover. March: Book Two DONE
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover. Anne of Green Gables DONE
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.). My Spiritual Journey: Personal Reflections, Teachings, and Talks DONE
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title. Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You DONE
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.). Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).This Is the Honey DONE
13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover. The Path of Daggers
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings. The Memory Keeper's Daughter
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title. To Stay Alive: Mary Ann Graves and the Tragic Journey of the Donner Party DONE
16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover. Yellow Crocus
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover. The Book of Fire DONE
Update to message #12: 1/12✔13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
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Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2025
The first quarterly theme of 2025's Emotional Rollercoaster is Sadness. For those in the northern hemisphere, this is often the time of winter blues and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This challenge includes prompts related to songs with "sad" in their titles, where the artists sing about heartache and loneliness. You, however, may read any books that fit the prompts, even if they aren't gloomy.
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, take a moment to check out the Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly Challenges - Start Here thread for more information on how our challenges are run.
1. “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” — Derek & the Dominos
Read a book with "love" in the title, or a game piece on the cover (domino, playing card, etc.).
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” — Billy Ocean
Read a book with "cry" in the title, or with an ocean scene on the cover.
3. “Sad Lookin’ Moon” — Alabama
Read a book set in the south, or with a moon on the cover.
4. “The Sad Café” — The Eagles
Read a book with a restaurant setting, or with a bird on the cover.
5. “Too Young for Sad Memories” — Alvin Stardust (Shane Fenton)
Read a young adult novel, or a book with a night sky on the cover.
6. “So Why So Sad” — Manic Street Preachers
Read a book with a map in it, or with a religious leader (Rabbi, Swami, Priest, etc.).
7. “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” — Bob Dylan
Read a book with a lady's eyes on the cover, or involving a festival.
8. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” — Amaarae and Moliy
Read a book with currency on the cover, or with a made-up word or spelling in the title.
9. “No More Sad Songs” — Little Mix featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Read a book with mixed genres, or with a firearm on the cover.
10. “Sad Caper” — Hootie and the Blowfish
Read a book involving a heist or caper, or a book with sea life on the cover,
11. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” — Taylor Swift
Read a book with something beautiful on the cover, or with "swift" or a synonym in the title (quick, fast, etc.).
12. “Sad” — Pearl Jam
Read a book with jewelry on the cover, or involving any sweet food (jam, pie, honey, etc.).
13. “Mr. Dieingly Sad” — The Critters
Read a book that includes a death, or a book with animals on the cover.
14. “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” — The Everly Brothers
Read a book with "good" or "bad" in the title, or a book that includes siblings.
15. “Sad Day” — The Rolling Stones
Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover, or with a verb in the title.
16. “Sad Memory” — Buffalo Springfield
Read a historical book (fiction or nonfiction), or a book with a mammal on the cover.
17. “Sad Sun” — Deer Tick
Read a book with "sun" in the title, or with an arachnid on the cover.
18. “Sad Mood” — Sam Cooke
Read a book with a mood in the title, or a book about a royal figure.
19. “Don’t Be Sad” — Scotty Sire
Read a book with a negative in the title (no, can't, etc.), or a book that explores fatherhood.
20. “Why Do I Feel So Sad” — Alicia Keys
Read a book with a question word in the title (who, where, etc.), or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Many thanks to Lisa Marie for volunteering to lead this challenge!