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Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

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Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Read: 22/20

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Just Add Mischief Heather B. Moore 12/11/24

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where a parent dies.
Once Removed Margaret Watson 1/6/25

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic.
The Grumpy Billionaire Who Stole Christmas Erin McCarthy 12/3/24

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby.
The Grump Who Stole Christmas S. Doyle 1/12/25

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book where someone roller skates.
Eggs Jerry Spinelli 1/15/25

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where the main character is a daddy.
A Hero's Christmas Hope Vivian Arend 1/4/25

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar.
Remembering Betty Heather Sage 12/12/24

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found.
Crime and Periodicals Nora Everly 12/15/24

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book by a Canadian author.
Canadian Winter Kimberly Ann 12/9/24

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book where the main characters are a family.
Midnight at the Blackbird Café Heather Webber 12/20/24

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title.
Harper Katy Regnery 12/16/24

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book where people live in a quiet town/village.
Bayou Dreaming Lexi Blake 12/13/24

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
Exposing Truths L.A. Dobbs 12/2/24

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
Little Girl Lost Cheryl Bradshaw 12/5/24

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book where a person rides a horse.
The Dark Horse Craig Johnson 12/26/24

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night.
Protecting Kate Amy J. Hawthorn 12/19/24

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with a character named Justin.
Cross Her Heart Melinda Leigh 1/9/25

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian.
The Lightkeeper's Ball Colleen Coble 1/16/25

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book with a character named Laila.
With One Breath Margaret Watson 1/5/25

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully.
See Her Die Melinda Leigh 1/11/25

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
Forever Enough Kelly Elliott 12/22/24

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in England.
Christmas at the Marshmallow Cafe C.P. Ward 12/18/24

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

24/20-30 Completed. Finish

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Claim Me Forever-A.L. Jackson 1/11/25

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where a parent dies.
Catch Her Death-Wendy Dranfield 12/29/24

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where hearing a song makes someone happy.
(Girl on Fire)
Boomerangers-Heather M. Orgeron 12/01/24

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where there is a breakup.
Count Their Graves-Jennifer Chase 12/18/24

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that has a candy store in the story.
Traitorous Toys-Mildred Abbott 12/10/24

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic
Happy After All-Maisey Yates 2/05/25

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where a man does not want a relationship.
Explosive-K.E. Osborn 12/11/24

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book where someone roller skates.
(Ava)
Taken Girls-Carolyn Arnold 12/28/24

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where the main character is a daddy.
All Too Well-Corinne Michaels 2/02/25

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book set in a town by the sea.
The Drowning at Dyes Inlet-D.D. Black 12/26/24

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book whose title begins with N.
No Going Back-T.R. Ragan 2/10/25

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy.
Freak Show-Lani Lynn Vale 12/02/24

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book by a Canadian author.
Elsie Silver-A Photo Finish 2/26/25

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character.
(Vincent)
Who She Was-H.K. Christie 12/19/24

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title
Bain-Sawyer Bennett 1/27/25

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book where people live in a quiet town/village.
Strange & Unusual-Lani Lynn Vale 2/04/25

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
Her Silent Bones-Pamela Fagan Hutchins 1/03/25

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
Forbidden King-Laura Pavlov 12/03/24

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book where a person rides a horse.
Wild River-Laura Pavlov 12/03/24

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night
Her Dying Kiss-Jennifer Chase 12/17/24

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A
All the Missing Pieces-Catherine Cowles 2/24/25

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.
(Arizona)
Scottsdale Squeeze-B.A. Trimmer 3/22/25

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where July 4th is celebrated.
4th of July-James Patterson 3/09/25

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book set in New Orleans.
The Perfect Crime-Elle Gray 12/09/24

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

3/20

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

✅1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) - - 5/12

✅2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where a parent dies - Magic Forged - 26/12

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

✅4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where there is a breakup - Brimstone Bound - 14/1

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.

✅6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic - Jingle all the Slay - 7/12

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.

✅10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar - Relic Hunter - 12/1

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

✅13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair - The Buzz Kill - 13/12

✅14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring - Dead Serious Case #1: Miz - 5/1

✅15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book where the main characters are a family - Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons - 1/12

✅16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book where a lonely person makes a friend - The Lies of Vampires and Slayers - 12/12

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.

✅18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement - Fair Market Value - 29/12

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) - - 15/12

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.

✅27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona. - Brimstone Bound - 14/1 - London

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 28 songs.

COMPLETED!

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover).
Yours Cheerfully by A J Pearce 12/9/2024


2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where a parent dies.
The Rocky Road to Ruin by Meri Allen 12/11/2024
Caroline's mom, Buzzy, dies.

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash.
The Last Flight by Julie Clark 2/18/2025

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad.
The Last Train to London by Meg Waite Clayton 1/21/2025
The children escaping Nazi occupied Austria are sad to leave their parents, but have to smile in hopes of an adoption/ placement in London.

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show.
The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood 1/17/2025

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic.
The Last Watchman of Old Cairo by Michael David Lukas 12/31/2024
The Jewish Community in Cairo

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where a man does not want a relationship.
Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford 2/5/2025
Ray doesn't want a relationship with Jenny when he finds out she's pregnant.

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover)
The Key to Deceit by Ashley Weaver 3/4/2025


9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind.
Poison Lilies by Katie Tallo 1/26/2025
Leo was left at an orphanage by his mother.

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book set in a town by the sea.
Death in the Sunshine by Steph Broadribb 2/25/2025

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found.
A Cross-Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh 12/31/2024

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair.
You Can't Stay Here Forever by Katherine Lin 12/17/2024

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring.
Death Dangles a Participle by E. E. Kennedy 1/20/2025

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book where the main characters are a family.
The Good Goodbye by Carla Buckley 1/3/2025

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title.
Collusion by Newt Gingrich 12/12/2024

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book where people live in a quiet town/village.
The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams 12/26/2024

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
The Thanksgiving Day Murder by Lee Harris 12/18/2024
Christine's husband, Jack Brooks, works for the NYPD.

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover).
Death by Café Mocha by Alex Erickson 1/17/2025


20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book where a person rides a horse.
Ride South Until the Sawgrass by James Chapin 2/11/2025

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night.
An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo 1/27/2025
Mona works over 24 hours straight.


22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with a character named Justin.
Touch & Go by Lisa Gardner 3/1/2025
Justin and Libby are kidnapped.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.
Booked for Death by Victoria Gilbert 2/2/2025
Kathleen has a great day preparing for her mystery themed dinner.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully.
A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz 1/7/2025
Charles le Mesurier is a bully.

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
Dutch Me Deadly by Maddy Hunter 1/22/2024
Emily is eager to see and talk to Etienne.

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in England.
Gallows Court 12/7/2024

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park.
Ways to Hide in Winter by Sarah St. Vincent 1/30/2025
Set in a state park and Daniil goes to visit it.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book set in new Orleans.
Bayou Book Thief by Ellen Byrum 12/26/2024

Welcome Frankie, Cassie and Anne!

Finished! Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 (12/12/24)

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

20/20

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack

📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover)

OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.

☑️ 2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan

📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar

X OR where a parent dies.

Slay, Bells, Ring: Book #18 in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series (Kiki Lowenstein 18) Joanna Campbell Slan (Chad’s father dies from Covid) 12/04/24

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean

📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash

OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

☑️ 4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson

📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad

X OR where there is a breakup.

The Cheat Sheet (The Cheat Sheet 1) Sarah Adams (Bree and Nathan had a bad break up in college) 12/03/24

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.

📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show

OR that has a candy store in the story.

☑️ 6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers

X 📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic

Blood of the Prodigal (Ohio Amish Mystery 1) P.L. Gaus 12/07/24

OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).

☑️ 7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis

📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby

X OR where a man does not want a relationship.

Wait For It Jenn McKinlay (Nick doesn’t want a relationship) 12/05/24

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie

📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover)

OR where someone roller skates.

☑️ 9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton

📼 Read a book where a child is left behind

X OR where the main character is a daddy.

Savage Run (Joe Pickett 2) C.J. Box (Joe has children) 12/12/24

☑️ 10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass

📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar

X OR set in a town by the sea.

Aunt Bessie's Holiday (Isle of Man 8) Diana Xarissa 12/06/24

☑️ 11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery

X 📼 Read a book where "The One" is found

Gorgeous and the Geek Rachel John (Derek and Willa are meant to be) 12/04/24

OR whose title begins with N.

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry

📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy

OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram

📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair

OR with a character who loves the wrong person.

☑️ 14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young

X 📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring
&
or by a Canadian author.

The Grey Wolf (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache) Louise Penny 12/11/24

☑️ 15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers

📼 Read a book with a happy character

X OR where the main characters are a family.

Colored Television Danzy Senna 12/04/24

☑️ 16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson

X 📼 Read a book with a one word title

Beautyland Marie-Helene Bertino 12/06/24

OR where a lonely person makes a friend.

☑️ 17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John

📼 Read a book with a lion in the story

X OR where people live in a quiet town/village.

More Than a Good Friend (Cowboys of Stargazer Springs 5) Remi Carrington 12/03/24

☑️ 18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies

📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover

X OR with a character who is in law enforcement.

Aunt Bessie's Holiday (Isle of Man 7) Diana Xarissa 12/04/24

☑️ 19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond

📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover)

X OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing Matthew Perry (struggles with addiction/money/fame) 12/01/24

☑️ 20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert

A Fistful of Collars (Chet and Bernie 5) Spencer Quinn (12/01/24

OR where a person rides a horse.

☑️ 21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension

X 📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night

Aunt Bessie Invites (Isle of Man 9) Diana Xarissa (p. 65 Bessie had a restless night & p. 202 “. . . she gave up on sleep . . .”) 12/08/24

OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues

📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover)

OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens

📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious

OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos

📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife

OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

☑️ 25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce

📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully

X OR where a game of pool is played.

The Trouble With Mistletoe (Brookhollow Story 1)Jennifer Snow (Victoria and Luke play pool) 12/02/24

☑️ 26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
X 📼 Read a book whose title begins with A

All by My Elf (Under the Mistletoe 3) Olivia Dade 12/02/24

OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.

☑️ 27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night

X 📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

August: Osage County Tracy Letts (Oklahoma) 12/05/24

☑️ 28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper

X 📼 Read a book where school's out for summer

Death of a Dog Whisperer (Melanie Travis 17) Laurien Berenson (p. 24 “. . . school had let out for the year . . .”) 12/12/24

OR with a main character who is a teacher.

☑️ 29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago

X 📼 Read a book where people go to the park

Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off (A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery 2) Darci Hannah (Rory and Lindsay took Wellington to the dog park) 12/08/24

OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone

📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch

OR set in new Orleans.

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

Completed: 20/20

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title. Secrets of a Charmed Life - Susan Meissner

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies. Good Dirt - Charmaine Wilkerson 2/20/25

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy. Forever My Girl - Heidi McLaughlin 1/27/25

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup. If Only I Had Told Her - Laura Nowlin 2/22/25

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story. The Silver Linings Playbook - Matthew Quick 1/11/25

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name). The Good Earth - Pearl S. Buck 1/27/25 (Great Chinese Historical Fiction)

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy. Our Song - Lauren Runow 2/20/25

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea. The Wanderer - Robyn Carr 1/23/25

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author. The Nature of the Beast - Louise Penny 12/30/24

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family. Arctic Homestead: The True Story of One Family's Survival and Courage in the Alaskan Wilds - Norma Cobb 2/11/25

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend. Wither - Lauren DeStefano 1/4/25

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village. The Good Dream - Donna VanLiere 2/7/25

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement. The 24th Hour - James Patterson 2/18/25

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life. Her Secret Life - Tiffany L. Warren 1/26/25

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse. The Legend of Perley Gates - William W. Johnstone 1/6/25

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation. The Promise of Dawn - Lauraine Snelling 1/18/25

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played. You Shouldn't Have Come Here - Jeneva Rose 3/8/25

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man. All the Pretty Horses - Cormac McCarthy 1/5/25

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona. Saturday - Ian McEwan 2/4/25 (England)

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans. Moonlit Magic - T.M. Cromer 1/20/25

I love this!

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

🟣1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Patti Smith 23 Dec

🟣2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
The Viscount Who Loved Me Julia Quinn 22 Dec
Parent dies

🟣3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.
Table for Two Amor Towles 16 Feb Hearing a song makes a character happy

🟣4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School Sonora Reyes 19 Dec
Both parts apply

🟣5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.
Queenie Candice Carty-Williams 21 Dec
Hulu show

🟣6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
Hidden Figures Margot Lee Shetterly 17 Dec
Community ethic

🟣7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship: Douglas Adams 12 Dec
Zaphod Beeblebrox tends to call people "Baby"

🟣8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.
Girlhood Melissa Febos 23 Dec
Roller skates

🟣9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.
The Little Prince Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 19 Dec
He is a child left behind

🟣10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.
Evvie Drake Starts Over Linda Holmes 8 Dec
Town by the sea

🟣11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.
The Nakano Thrift Shop Hiromi Kawakami 26 Jan Meets both requirements

🟣12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.
Bibliolepsy Gina Apostol 1 Mar
Grandma raises girls, gives littler one toys

🟣13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.
The Whisper Sister Jennifer S. Brown 6 Jan
MC loves a mobster (wrong person) and he also cheats on her though they are not married

🟣14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.
In Five Years Rebecca Serle 16 Feb

🟣15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.
Walden, or Life in the Woods and On the Duty of Civil Disobedience Henry David Thoreau 22 Mar

🟣16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.
Milkman Anna Burns 8 Feb

🟣17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers Samuel Burr 14 Mar

🟣18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.
America Fantastica Tim O'Brien 8 Mar

🟣19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life: A Hitch in Time: Writings from the London Review of Books Christopher Hitchens 14 Dec

🟣20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.
Horse Geraldine Brooks 22 Feb

🟣21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.
A Million Little Pieces James Frey 23 Dec
Character doesn't sleep on many nights

🟣22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with a character named Justin.
Impulse Ellen Hopkins 2 Jul

🟣23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.
How to Read a Book Monica Wood 20 Jan (released from prison)

🟣24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.
The Garden Party and Other Stories Katherine Mansfield 23 May (LAILA)

🟣25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.
Out of My Mind Sharon M. Draper 25 Jan

🟣26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
A Match Made for Thanksgiving Jackie Lau 25 Jan

🟣27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.
The Year of Reading Dangerously Andy Miller 14 Dec
Set in England

🟣28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.
Still Alice Lisa Genova 8 Jan
Both MCs are professors at Harvard, and twice school is out for the summer and they go to their summer house

🟣29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.
Wandering Stars Tommy Orange 11 Apr

🟣30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.
Snowdrops in Spring: A Tale of the Sleeping Beauty Penelope Daniels 21 Sep

My spot

Songs of 1972
December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

30/20

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Regency Christmas Weddings - Christine Merrill, Liz Tyner, Elizabeth Beacon (HH #1829 - Dec 2024) (face on cover) - Dec 3

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
Shadow Survivors - Julie Miller (HI #2215 - Apr 2024) (parent dies) - Jan 15

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.
Christmas Bodyguard - Katherine Garbera (HRS #2297 - Oct 2024) (song) - Jan 17

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.
Colton's K-9 Rescue - Colleen Thompson (HRS #2307 - Jan 2025) (sad eyes) - Jan 2

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.
Deadlines, Donuts & Dreidels - Jennifer Wilck (HSE #3068 - Nov 2024) (candy store) - Mar 7




6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
Fortune's Holiday Surprise - Jennifer Wilck (HQN - Dec 2024) (community) - Dec 5

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.
Reunited with Her Off-Limits Surgeon - Amy Ruttan (HMED #1354 - Nov 2023) (relationship) - Dec 7

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.
His Small-Town Catch - Kaylie Newell (HSE #3088 - Apr 2025) (roller skates) - Apr 12

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.
Snowbound with a Baby - Melissa Senate (HSE #3009 - Oct 2023) (abandoned baby) - Dec 11

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.
A Father's Redemption - Sabrina York (HSE #3041 - Apr 2024) - Dec 13




11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.
The Duke’s Man-At-Arms - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Dec 2024) (The One) - Jan 2

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.
Hazardous to a Duke's Heart - Sabrina Jeffries (Kensington - May 2025) (grandmother) - May 19

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.
Renegade Wife - B.J. Daniels (HI #2235 - Sept 2024) (wrong person) - Feb 11

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.
Lyon's Lover - Maggie Sims (Dragonblade - Dec 2024) (kind, etc) - Dec 17

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.
River Wild - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Jan 2025) (family) - Jan 6




16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one-word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.
The Summer That Shaped Us - Lori Wilde (HarperCollins - Apr 2025) (friend) - Apr 28

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
Undercover Cowboy Protector - Kacy Cross (HRS #2274 - Apr 2024) (small town) - Dec 9

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.
Tracking Down the Lawman's Son - Delores Fossen (HI #2259 - Jan 2025) (deputy) - Dec 29

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
Murder at the Alaskan Lodge - Karen Whiddon (HRS #2280 -June 2024) (ups and downs) - Jan 8

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.
The Imperfect Lyon - Aviva Orr (Dragonblade - Jan 2025) (rides) - Jan 7




21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.
A Tempest of Desire - Lorraine Heath (Avon - Dec 2024) (no sleep) - Dec 29

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.
Spilling the Tea - Brenda Jackson (HQN - Apr 2025) (Justin) - Mar 17

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.
Hunting the Amish Witness - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1190 - Aug 2025) (Religious) - June 16

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.
The Major and the Scandalous Widow - Sarah Mallory (HH #1651- Oct 2023) (bf widow) - Jan 12

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.
Hunted on the Bay - Amber Leigh Williams (HRS #2230 - May 2023) (pool) - Jan 11




26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
An Alaskan Arrangement - Michelle Lindo-Rice (HSE #3083 - Mar 2025) (title) - Feb 27

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.
A Lyon in Waiting - Abigail Bridges (Dragonblade - Dec 2024) (England) - Dec 6

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.
Wyoming Christmas Conspiracy - Juno Rushdan (HI #2260 - Jan 2025) (teacher) - Jan 25

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.
Twin Jeopardy - Cindi Myers (HI #2262 - Jan 2025) (July 4th) - Dec 18

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.
Her Mission with a SEAL - Cindy Dees (HRS #1981 - Feb 2018) (New Orleans) - Jan 28

YEARLY
Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Read: 20 out of 20

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

++1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Dying for a Decoration Cindy Sample 12-4-24 (FACE =dying For A dECoration)

++2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
The Buddha's Wish for the World Monshu Koshin Ohtani 12-10-24 (p. 65 his father dies.)

++3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.
Saturday Ian McEwan 11-30-24 (The dad hears his son & his group play blues music.)

++4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.
Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA Amaryllis Fox 12-7-24 (She breaks up with her husband.)

++5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.
Project Hail Mary Andy Weir 12-7-24 (They are making a movie of it.)

++6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
The Rocks Will Echo Our Sorrow: The Forced Displacement of the Northern Sámi Elin Anna Labba 11-30-24 (The Sami are a strong community-- Arctic Circle indigenous people.)

++7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.
Methodical Illusion Rebekah Roth 12-15-24 (The boyfriend in Paris didn't want a relationship with Grace.)

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

++9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.
UNBORED Games: Serious Fun for Everyone Joshua Glenn 12-4-24 (The author is a daddy who plays these games with his kids)

++10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.
Dying for a Daiquiri Cindy Sample 12-14-24 (Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, is set by the ocean.)

++11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.
Skipping Christmas John Grisham 12-24-24 (The daughter finds "The One" she wants to marry.)

++12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.
Where Roses Never Die Gunnar Staalesen 12-17-24 (Mette takes her teddy bear everywhere she goes.)

++13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.
Multimind: A New Way of Looking at Human Behavior Robert Ornstein 12-11-24 (p. 109--married man has an affair)

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.

++15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.
Visions of Sugar Plums Janet Evanovich 11-30-24 (Called Stephanie Plum novels but her eccentric family is in every one.)

++16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.
Eruption Michael Crichton 12-12-24 (Eruption= one word)

++17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
Invisible Lines: Boundaries and Belts That Define the World Maxim Samson 12-15-24 (In several stories, like the Antarctic, the Arctic, Eyam, and the Outback, people live in quiet villages.)

++18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.
Dying for a Dude Cindy Sample 12-26-24 (Her new boyfriend is in law enforcement.)

++19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
I Feel Bad About My Neck, And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman Nora Ephron 12-14-24 (Nora Ephron discusses the ups and downs of her life as an aging woman.)

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.

++21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.
Dying for a Date by Cindy Sample Cindy Sample 12-12-24 (p. 113-- she had a sleepless night.)

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.


25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.

++26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
Andrew's Brain E.L. Doctorow 12-26-24 (Andrew starts with A)

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

++29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.
Service Dogs Jessica Rudolph 12-4-24 (Two photos have people & their dog in the park.)

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Welcome everyone!

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
30/30

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
A Clause for Christmas Rose Betancourt 12/20/24

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
Fatal Frosty Kathleen Suzette 12/25/24

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.
Christmas Kitten Caper Max Parrott 12/2/24

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.
Murder at the Lemonberry Tea Darci Hannah 12/3/24

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.
The Puzzle in the Pumpkin Patch L.L. Gray 1/9/25

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
The Witch Is Back Angela M. Sanders 12/6/24

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.
After Park Patti Benning 1/4/25

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.
Forever Liesl Charmian Carr 6/12/25

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.
Murder Next Door Arthur Pearce 3/4/25

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.
The Herringbone Harbor Mystery Sally Goldenbaum 12/5/24

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.
Murder with a Hint of Peppermint Laura M. Drake 12/27/24

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.
Fudge, Funerals and Fingerprints Kathleen Suzette 9/25/25

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.
Mayhem in Meadow Wood Ruby Poole 12/15/24

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.
Caroling Chaos D.B. McNicol 12/7/24

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.
Dark Roast Mortem Angela Mayble 12/4/24

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.
Booked for Murder P.J. Nelson 12/16/24

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
Holiday Heist Ileana Munoz Renfroe 12/14/24

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.
Blame the Beignets Ginger Bolton 12/8/24

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
Patti Benning 12/10/24

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.
Home with the Holidays Summer Prescott 12/22/24

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.
Autumn, Awnings & Arson Tonya Kappes 12/18/24

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.
Legends and Luck J.A. Whiting 3/17/25

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.
Autumn, Awnings & Arson Tonya Kappes 12/18/24

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.
Bourbon and Betrayal C.S. Ireland 1/23/25

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.
Tidings of Trouble Kathleen Suzette 12/19/24

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
Bookarazzi Blackmail S.E.Babin 12/12/24

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.
Yule Be Sorry Mona Marple 12/26/24

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.
Killing Me Soufflé Ellie Alexander 2/24/25

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.
Holly & Havoc Ana Bisset 12/20/24

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.
Brandy Mrs. Morris and the Venomous Valentine Traci Wilton 12/23/24

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Read: 27

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover
by Leonie Kelsall 10/12 4★

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where a parent dies - Rose & Daniel's mother is killed
Red Notice by Andy McNab 18/12 2.5★

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book hearing a song makes someone happy.
Calling Mrs Christmas by Carole Matthews 14/12 3★

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad - Steve
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman 12/12 4★

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce 1/12 3.5★

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title - Great Science Fiction Detective Stories
Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb 3/12 4★

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where a man does not want a relationship - Tony
Double Deceit by Allison Lane 30/12 2★

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where the main character is a daddy.
Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion, Anne Buist 22/12 4.5★

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book set in a town by the sea.
Two Weeks 'til Christmas by Laura Greaves 1/1 3★

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found
The Clocks by Agatha Christie 5/12 4★

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair - Rory
Back on Track by Tricia Stringer 24/12 4★

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book by a Canadian author.
Blob by Frieda Wishinsky 15/12 3★

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book where the main characters are a family
Two Nights by Kathy Reichs 31/12 2★

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title
Sheltered by Melody Horrill 7/12 5★

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book where people live in a quiet town/village.
The Little French Village of Book Lovers by Nina George 26/1 2★

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb 11/1 3★

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover
by Ursula K. Le Guin 23/12 3.5★

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book where a person rides a horse.
Irish Thoroughbred by Nora Roberts 6/1 2★

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night
The Black Echo by Michael Connelly 6/12 3.5★

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with a character named Justin.
Take Two by Danielle Hawkins 23/1 4★

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book where a character is waking to a glorious new day - Maddie is awakening on a new day where Hors is no longer trying to kill her
The 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Barry 2/1 3★

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book with a character named Laila/Layla.
Night's Edge by Charlaine Harris, Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly 16/12 3★

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully
Eudora Honeysett is Quite Well, Thank You by Annie Lyons 29/12 5★

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie 4/12 4★

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in England
One Man Show by Michael Innes 25/12 3★

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book with a main character who is a teacher.
O' Artful Death by Sarah Stewart Taylor 2/12 2★

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park
The Subway Stops at Bryant Park by N. West Moss 13/12 3★

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans

Welcome Tari and Catsalive!

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Goal: 21/20

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

**1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Dept. H, Vol. 2: After the Flood - Matt Kindt - 12/26/24


**2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
Lone Women - Victor LaValle - 12/01/24 – Adelaide’s parents are killed.

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

**4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where there is a breakup.
You Can't Ruin Christmas - Olivia Noble - 12/11/24 – Sebastian breaks up with Mary.

**5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show.
Death Note, Vol. 12: Finis - Tsugumi Ohba - 12/04/24

**6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
The Body: A Guide for Occupants - Bill Bryson - 01/17/25 – Great books to read in the Island

**7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where a man does not want a relationship.
Girls of Riyadh - Rajaa Alsanea - 01/02/25 – Firas Al-Shargawi

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

**9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind.
Your Absence is Darkness - Jón Kalman Stefánsson - 12/23/24 - Eirikur

**10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar.
Roy: The Most Chaotic Midlife Crisis in Cosmic History - Zachry Wheeler - 02/13/25 – “Fiona has worked there as the owner-manager since day one and also serves as a frequent bartender.” (p. 20)

**11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found.
In a Not So Perfect World - Neely Tubati Alexander - 12/29/24

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

**13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin - 12/21/24 – Dov Mizrah has an affair with Sadie

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.

**15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book where the main characters are a family.
Blue Sisters - Coco Mellors - 01/31/25

**16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title.
Gallant - Victoria E. Schwab - 12/06/24

**17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
Homecoming - Kate Morton - 02/26/25 – The story takes place in the small town of Tambilla, Australia

**18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
Valentine Murder - Leslie Meier - 02/08/25 – Detective Lt. Horowitz

**19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover).
The Ghost's Call - K.C. Adams - 01/14/25


**20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book where a person rides a horse.
The Feud - Sawyer Bennett - 12/21/24 – Carmen DeLeon

**21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night.
We Solve Murders - Richard Osman - 01/09/25 - EDDIE Flood can’t sleep. He has become a prisoner to the alarm setting on his iPhone. (Kindle Locations 4171-4172)

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

**23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious.
The Great Divorce - C.S. Lewis - 02/16/25

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

**25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully.
Sugar Daddy - Sawyer Bennett - 02/05/25 – Jonathon Townsend

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.

**27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set England.
28 Days Later Vol. 3: Hotzone - Michael Alan Nelson - 12/15/24 - England

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

**30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch.
Odyssey - Stephen Fry - 01/25/25 - Circe

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Read: 21/20

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover)
by Catherine Mack 12/10/2024

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where a parent dies.
Loretta Lynn: The Queen of Country Music by Newbury Publishing 1/20/2025

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash.
Beyond the Sea by Keira Andrews 1/2/2025

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where there is a breakup.
Contracted Cowboy by Liz Isaacson 12/13/2024

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show.
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket 1/29/2025

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic.
Caught Bread Handed by Ellie Alexander 12/21/2024

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis Ranger
📼 Read a book where a man does not want a relationship.
Going Rogue: Rise and Shine Twenty-Nine by Janet Evanovich 10/6/2025

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where the main character is a daddy.
Gallows View by Peter Robinson 1/29/2025

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book set in a town by the sea.
Maui Widow Waltz by JoAnn Bassett 2/18/2025

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair.
French Pressed by Cleo Coyle 3/5/2025

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring.
It Started With A Sleigh by Kaydence Snow 12/17/2024

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book where the main characters are a family.
A Crafter Quilts a Crime by Holly Quinn 12/25/2024

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book where a lonely person makes a friend.
Mystery Magnet by Gregory Ashe 1/6/2025

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book where people live in a quiet town/village.
Movin' Up by Patti Benning 1/3/2025

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
About Last Night by Aimee Nicole Walker 12/19/2024

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover).
by Daisy Landish 12/12/2024

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert.
Listening Woman by Tony Hillerman 9/20/2025

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night.
Black & Blue by James Patterson 12/26/2024

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover).
by Brooke Blaine 12/16/2024

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
Fixing Forever by Caroline Lee 12/4/2024

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book with a main character who is a teacher.
Strings Attached by Riley Hart 6/4/2025

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch.
Pumpkin Pies & Potions by Polly Holmes 12/23/2024

Welcome Ferenc and Genevieve!

Songs of 1972
December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

20/20

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
🎵 Woman's face on cover: For the Love of Friends by Sara Goodman Confino 2/4/25


2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.
🎵 Song makes someone happy: The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer 1/31/25

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.
🎵 Inspired a (2005) movie: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 1/2/25

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
🎵 Strong community ethic: Rockin' Around the Chickadee by Donna Andrews 1/1/25

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.
🎵 Called baby: The Cat, the Sneak and the Secret by Leann Sweeney 2/1/25

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.
🎵 A key on the cover: Frightfully Fortune by Jana Deleon 2/7/25


9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.
🎵 MC is daddy: James by Percival Everett 1/4/25

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.
🎵 "The One" is found: Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens 2/2/25

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.
🎵 A character who loves the wrong person: How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang 1/18/25

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.
🎵 Canadian author: The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose 1/29/25

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.
🎵 Main characters are a family: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon 1/22/25

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.
🎵 One word title: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 1/20/25

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
🎵 A quiet town: Flipped for Murder by Maddie Day 1/25/25

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.
🎵 Character in law enforcement: Redemption by David Baldacci 1/21/25

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
🎵 MC is experiencing the ups and downs of life: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood 2/5/25

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.
🎵 A person rides a horse: The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America by Elizabeth Letts 1/15/25

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.
🎵 Character that is a bully: Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake by Sarah Graves 1/24/25

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
🎵 Title begins with A: Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala 1/12/25

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.
🎵 Set in England: The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce 1/7/25

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.
🎵 School's out for summer: Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson 2/3/25

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Progress: 20/20
One book per song.

🏀1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover). The Avant-Guards, Vol. 1 by Carly Usdin - Dec. 23


2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.

🎷3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
Read a book where hearing a song makes someone happy. Enter the Blue by Dave Chisholm - Dec. 15

💔4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
Read a book where there is a breakup. Total Suplex of the Heart by Joanne Starer - Dec. 12

🏄🏽‍♀️5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show. The Clue in the Reef by Kim Dwinell - Dec. 7

👩🏽‍🌾6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
Read a book where there is a strong community ethic. We Served the People: My Mother's Stories by Emei Burell - Dec. 3

🦃7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
Read a book where a man does not want a relationship. A Match Made for Thanksgiving by Jackie Lau - Dec. 23

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

🧁9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
Read a book where a child is left behind. Mia's Baker's Dozen: The Graphic Novel by Coco Simon - Dec. 1

🌊10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
Read a book set in a town by the sea. Sea Sirens by Amy Chu - Dec. 19

🚌11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
Read a book whose title begins with N. Night Bus by Zuo Ma - Dec. 6

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

👶🏼13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
Read a book where a married man is having an affair. Murder at First Light by Christine Knapp - Dec. 11

🕵🏼‍♀️14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
Read a book by a Canadian author. The Case of the Missing Men by Kris Bertin - Dec. 24

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.

1️⃣16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
Read a book with a one word title. Dreamover by Dani Diaz - Dec. 21

🦁17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
Read a book with a lion in the story. Athena the Proud by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams - Dec. 16

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.

🆗19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
Read a book with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life. A-Okay by Jarad Greene - Dec. 17

🐎20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
Read a book set in the desert. Sugar Plum Poisoned by Jenn McKinlay - Arizona - Dec. 14

💤21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
Read a book where a person does not sleep one night. A Christmas Carol: A Graphic Novel by Benjamin Harper - Dec. 11

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

✡️23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious. We Are Not Strangers: A Graphic Novel by Josh Tuininga - Dec. 19

👧🏼24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
Read a book with a character named Laila/Layla. Cast No Shadow by Nick Tapalansky - Dec. 11

😈25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
Read a book with a character that is a bully. The Squad by Christina Soontornvat - Dec. 4

☂️26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man. Always Never by Jordi Lafebre - Dec. 9

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Songs of 1972
Duration: Dec. 1st, 2024 - Nov. 30th, 2025

30/30

✅1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Pearl, Vol. 2 by Brian Michael Bendis - Feb. 26th

✅2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë - Dec. 6th

✅3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.
The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff - Mar 3rd

✅4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.
Perfect World, Vol. 8 by Rie Aruga - Dec. 18th

✅5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - Dec. 9th

✅6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton - Dec. 15th
Great Debut Novels

✅7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.
Christmas at Holiday House by RaeAnne Thayne - Dec. 23rd
He changes his mind in the end.😉

✅8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow - Jan. 30th

✅9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.
Perfect World, Vol. 12 by Rie Aruga - Dec. 21st

✅10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.
Klee Wyck by Emily Carr - Jan. 15th

✅11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn - Dec. 2nd

✅12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.
The Vinyl Cafe Family Pack by Stuart McLean - Nov. 30th

✅13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.
Perfect World, Vol. 5 by Rie Aruga - Dec. 10th

✅14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.
Best Canadian Essays 2025 edited by Emily Urquhart - Dec. 9th

✅15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.
Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis - Dec. 4th

✅16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title or where a lonely person makes a friend.
Starfish by Lisa Fipps - Dec. 7th

✅17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
Magic Bites Dramatized Adaptation by Ilona Andrews - Dec. 11th

✅18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.
One Fell Sweep Dramatized Adaptation by Ilona Andrews - Dec. 8th
Officer Maris

✅19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
Perfect World, Vol. 10 by Rie Aruga - Dec. 19th

✅20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.
Magic Burns Dramatized Adaption by Ilona Andrews - Dec. 20th

✅21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.
Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour by Elton John - Mar. 6th

✅22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.
Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out by Shannon Reed - Jan. 7th

✅23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.
Perfect World, Vol. 11 by Rie Aruga - Dec. 20th
The MC's get a call that their adoption has come through and they wake knowing that they're about to become parents.

✅24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn - Feb. 9th

✅25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.
Lonely Castle in The Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura - Dec. 19th

✅26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer - Jan. 21st

✅27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde - Dec. 6th

✅28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.
Ever After Always by Chloe Liese - July 3rd

✅29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins - Mar. 27th
July 4th is Reaping Day, and Haymitch's birthday.

✅30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.
Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris - Feb. 12th

Songs of 1972
Duration: Dec. 1, 2024 - Nov. 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover).
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi Jan. 11, 2025


2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where a parent dies.
Sing Her Down by Ivy Pochoda
Dec. 23, 2024

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where there is a breakup.
Crocodile Dan D by Flora Ferrari
Dec. 28, 2024

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic.
Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith
March 30, 2025

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where a man does not want a relationship.
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
April 21, 2025

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind.
Murder Road by Simone St. James
Jan. 27, 2025

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book whose title begins with N.
Nanny for the Cop Next Door by Flora Ferrari
Dec. 4, 2024

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.
Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang
April 10, 2025

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book with a character who loves the wrong person.
Identity Thief by Rachel Rosenthal
Dec. 30, 2024

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book by a Canadian author.
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
April 21, 2025

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book where the main characters are a family.
The Invited by Jennifer McMahon
Feb. 10, 2025

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book where a lonely person makes a friend.
Two Henrys by Kevin Allison
Dec. 29, 2024

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens
Jan. 20, 2025

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover).
A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke
Jan. 31, 2025


20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night.
Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews
Feb. 17, 2025

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with a character named Justin.
One Last Dance by Judith Lennox
Feb. 28, 2025

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book with a character named Laila.
Under the Bridge: The True Story of the Murder of Reena Virk by Rebecca Godfrey
Jan. 9, 2025

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book where a game of pool is played.
Little Doves by Sara Ennis
March 11, 2025

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in England.
Weyward by Emilia Hart
Jan. 18, 2025

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer.
The Cousins by Karen M. McManus
March 24, 2025

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park.
Turned Into Gold by Suzannah Grose
Dec. 26, 2024

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Welcome Julesy, Michelle, Kendra and Sabrina!

Songs of 1972
December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

25/20+ Tasks Completed

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
The Games of Enemies and Allies by K.M. Shea (12/17/24)


2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
Magic Forged by K.M. Shea (1/4/25)
parent dies

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.
Silver Dollar Duke by Sally Britton (12/8/24)
breakup

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (1/1/25)
inspires movie

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (1/2/25)
All the Great Guys Books Have to Offer

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.
Eloise and the Grump Next Door by Emma St. Clair, Jenny Proctor (12/11/24)
man doesn't want relationship

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.
Merritt and Her Childhood Crush by Emma St. Clair, Jenny Proctor (12/12/24)
MC a dad

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.
Sadie and the Bad Boy Billionaire by Emma St. Clair, Jenny Proctor (12/13/24)
by the sea

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.
Magic Unleashed by K.M. Shea (1/5/25)
The One

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.
One Last First Date by Kate O'Keeffe (1/6/25)
loves wrong person

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.
Christmas Forevermore by Sally Britton (12/31/24)
kind generous caring

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.
Match You Like Crazy by Johnnie Alexander (12/8/24)
happy character

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (1/3/25)

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
Trapped Under the Christmas Tree by Jessie Gussman (12/26/24)
quiet town

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.
To Capture His Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen (12/1/24)
law enforcement

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
Dragon Chained by Kenley Davidson (12/20/24)


20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.
Crown of Shadows by K.M. Shea (1/6/25)
rides a horse

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.
The Lies of Vampires and Slayers by K.M. Shea (12/16/24)
does not sleep

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.
Izzy and Her Off-Limits Love by Jenny Proctor (12/16/24)
new day

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.
Crown of Moonlight by K.M. Shea (1/7/25)
Leila

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.
Magic Redeemed by K.M. Shea (1/4/25)
bully

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
Addie's Adventurer by Amelia C. Adams (12/9/24)

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.
Reputation at Risk by Martha Keyes (12/8/24) - England

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.
Mage's Trial by Sean Fletcher (12/25/24)
park

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.
The Order of Blood and Ruin by K.M. Shea (12/19/24)
witch

Welcome Shash!

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

✅1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Coffee Break with God by David C. Cook Read 12/26/24

✅2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch Read 12/8/24 Hadley, Lina' mom dies


✅3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.
New Beginnings in the Little Irish Village by Michelle Vernal Read 1/5/25
Imogene Kelly and Ryan O'Malley both listen to songs in their vehicles that make them happy


✅4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.
On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark read 12/20/24
Santiago and Valentina break up

✅5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.
Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien. Read 12/26/24.
2015 motion picture

✅6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger. Read 1/8/25
The Ojibwe Indian community is tight knit and supports each other.


7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.

✅8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.
Read 12/15/24
Top row, second picture

✅9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.
Go as a River by Shelley Read Read 12/9/24. Victoria has to leave her baby with a stranger because she can't take care of him

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.

✅11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.
Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey Read 12/11/24. Laurel and Max find each other

✅12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.
The Escape Artist by Diane Chamberlain. Read 1/2/25 Cody takes his monkey with him where ever he goes

✅13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.
Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea. Read 12/22/24 Cameron is having an affair with Victoria

✅14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.
Falling Stars by Fern Michaels Read 12/15/24. Zach Ryker

✅15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.
The Hope Chest by Viola Shipman. Read 12/20/24 Maddie,Don, Rose and Jerri


✅16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.
Joy: A Novel by Danielle Steel. Read 12/30/24. one word title Joy but Allegra also makes a friend-Henry

✅17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
The Little Village of Book Lovers by Nina George Read 1/14/25 Nyons, France

✅18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.
Santa's Little Yelpers by David Rosenfelt. Read 12/13/24. Laurie Carpenter is in law enforcement

✅19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
Read 12/5/24
Also Larkin is experiencing ups and downs of life as she keeps finding out new things about her past



20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

✅23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.
Discovering the Cure for the Common Life (Excerpt): Living in Your Sweet Spot by Max Lucado Read 1/11/25 Christian genre


24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

✅25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played. Nazi officer Udo is the extreme example of a bully
The Little Liar by Mitch Albom. Read 1/1/25

✅26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
The Address by Fiona Davis Read 1/10/25 Sarah is always looking forward to seeing Theo

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

✅28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.
On the Ledge: A Memoir by Amy Turner Read 1/7/25. Ann Turner-history teacher

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Completed: Read - 30

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover
Cold as Ice, Sarah Mlynowski | 12/23

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where a parent dies. - mother
Miss Morgan's Book Brigade, Janet Skeslien Charles | 1/16

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where hearing a song makes someone happy.
The Mirror, Nora Roberts | 12/2

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad
Echoes in Death, J.D. Robb | 12/1

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show
Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson | 12/22

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic
25 Reasons to Hate Christmas and Cowboys, Elle Thorpe | 12/13

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby
Search for Love, Nora Roberts | 12/27

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book where someone roller skates - Michelle
Finding Me, Michelle Knight | 12/12

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind
A Christmas Wish, Betty Neels | 1/26

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar
In Plain Sight, Marie Harte | 12/3

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found
Meant to Be, Emily Giffin | 12/29

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy
Scrooge and the Girls Next Door, Melanie Jacobson | 12/7

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book with a character who loves the wrong person - Tom
Emergency Contact, Lauren Layne | 12/4

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book by a Canadian author.
The Jane Austen Society, Natalie Jenner | 12/11

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book where the main characters are a family.
A Summer to Die, Lois Lowry | 12/5

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book where a lonely person makes a friend. - Philly
An Ordinary Girl, Betty Neels | 1/5

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book where people live in a quiet town/village.
Search for Love, Nora Roberts | 12/27

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover
Cocaine Blues, Kerry Greenwood | 12/8

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
The Year of Magical Thinking, Joan Didion | 12/20

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book where a person rides a horse - colonel
The Red Badge of Courage, Stephen Crane | 12/10

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night
The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor, Eddie Jaku | 12/30

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with a character named Justin.
Cupid for Hire, Lila Monroe | 2/10

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Judy Blume | 12/14

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book with a character named Layla.
We Begin at the End, Chris Whitaker | 3/11

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully - Constance
Silent Night, Deadly Night, Vicki Delany | 12/15

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A
Anchor, Nicole Blanchard | 12/16.

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in England
Guardian Angel, Julie Garwood | 12/12

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book with a main character who is a teacher.
The Fire Next Time, James Baldwin | 12/14

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park - Muir Woods
Lola and the Boy Next Door, Stephanie Perkins | 12/25

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch
Munro, Kresley Cole | 12/18

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

0/20

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Songs of 1972
December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

23 of 20 Complete

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

🔹️1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
Read a book with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
A Beautiful Place To Die - Malla Nunn - 4.5 Stars - 1/13/25

🔹️2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Read a book where a parent dies.
Mind Games - Nora Roberts - 12/2/24

🔹️3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
Read a book where there is a plane crash.
Comfort & Joy - Kristin Hannah - 3 Stars - 12/16/24

🔹️4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad.
Fear Nothing - Lisa Gardner - 4.5 Stars - 10/28/25

🔹️5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show.
All the President's Men - Carl Bernstein - 4 Stars - 11/6/25 - 1976 movie

🔹️6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
Read a book with the words Greatest or Great in the title.
A Great Reckoning - Louise Penny - 4 Stars - 1/24/25

🔹️7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
Read a book where a man does not want a relationship.
Lessons in Heartbreak - Karla Sorensen - 3 Stars - 6/7/25

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

🔹️9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
Read a book where the main character is a daddy.
The Road to Tender Hearts - Annie Hartnett - 5 Stars - 6/8/25

🔹️10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
Read a book set in a town by the sea.
The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley - 4 Stars - 8/14/25

🔹️11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
Read a book whose title begins with N.
No Second Chance - Harlan Coben - 12/15/24

🔹️12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy.
Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) - Jesse Q. Sutanto - 5 Stars - 8/12/25

🔹️13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
Read a book with a character who loves the wrong person.
Broken Country - Clare Leslie Hall - 5 Stars - 11/11/25

🔹️14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
Read a book by a Canadian author.
Valley of the Lost - Vicki Delany - 4 Stars - 7/1/25

🔹️15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
Read a book where the main characters are a family.
Hello Beautiful - Ann Napolitano - 4 Stars - 11/3/25

🔹️16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
Read a book with a one word title.
Loyalty - Ingrid Thoft - 3 Stars - 1/25/25

🔹️17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
Read a book with a lion in the story
Dark Horse - Gregg Hurwitz - 4 Stars - 9/16/25

🔹️18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
Catch Me - Lisa Gardner - 4 Stars - 10/21/25

🔹️19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
Read a book with a blue cover (show cover).
Five Enchanted Roses - Various - 4 Stars - 10/3/25


🔹️20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
Read a book set in the desert.
Field of Bones - J.A. Jance - 4.5 Stars - 10/27/25 - set in Arizona

🔹️21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
Read a book where a band is on tour.
Storm - Carian Cole - 4 Stars - 10/6/25

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.

🔹️26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
Read a book whose title begins with A.
A is for Alibi - Sue Grafton - 12/26/24

🔹️27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.
The Muse of Maiden Lane - Mimi Matthews - 4.5 Stars - 1/7/25 - set in England

🔹️28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
Read a book where school's out for summer.
The Best Night of Your (Pathetic) Life - Tara Altebrando - 3.5 Stars - 10/28/25

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Welcome Michele, Tammie and Cheryl!

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Welcome Katelyn!

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
Gifts by Laura Barnett 05/12/24

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Welcome Jess!

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

READ: 30/30

✔ 1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Maiden of Candlelight and Lotuses - Anastasis Blythe 2/2

✔ 2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
The Dragons of Paragon - Genevieve Jack (hero's mother) 1/18

✔ 3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.
Not the Ones Dead - Dana Stabenow 12/1

✔ 4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.
Not Quite Dead - Lyla Payne (Amelia) 12/25

✔ 5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.
Candy Slain Murder - Maddie Day 1/30

✔ 6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
Already Gone - Diane Benefiel 1/18

✔ 7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.
Make Them Pay - Allison Brennan (Kane) 12/31

✔ 8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.
The Secret, Book & Scone Society - Ellery Adams 6/2


✔ 9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.
Bringer of Dust - J.M. Miro 12/14
(Marlowe,8, was left in the hell realm)

✔ 10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.
Murder at Pirate's Cove - Josh Lanyon 12/21

✔ 11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.
Stop Dragon My Heart Around - Susannah Scott (hero finds his mate) 12/28

✔ 12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.
Kiss Hard - Nalini Singh 1/7

✔ 13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.
Promise Not to Tell - Jayne Ann Krentz (hero's uncle) 1/26

✔ 14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.
Windy City Dragon - Genevieve Jack (Tobias) 1/2

✔ 15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.
The Dragon of Sedona - Genevieve Jack (all MCs siblings) 1/15

✔ 16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.
Flashpoint - Catherine Coulter 12/15
(Tasher, lonely and bullied meets Autumn who becomes his friend)

✔ 17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
Blood Orchids - Toby Neal (Hilo, Hawaii) 1/4

✔ 18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.
You Can Kill - Rebecca Zanetti (MC, FBI) 12/23

✔ 19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti - Bailey Cates 12/9


✔ 20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.
Torch Ginger - Toby Neal (villain) 1/9

✔ 21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.
Manhattan Dragon - Genevieve Jack (hero) 1/11

✔ 22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.
The Twelve Jays of Christmas - Donna Andrews (Justin, reporter) 12/20

✔ 23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.
The Dragon of Cecil Court - Genevieve Jack 1/16
(hero's mate finally accepts his mating bond)

✔ 24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.
Controlled Chaos - Nikki Ash (heroine) 5/11

✔ 25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.
Everdark - Elle Jasper (Victorian Arcos) 12/20

✔ 26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
Agatha H. and the Voice of the Castle - Phil & Kaja Foglio 12/27

✔ 27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.
Weyward - Emilia Hart (England) 12/4

✔ 28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.
Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop - Tricia O'Malley 7/15
(hero is a university professor)

✔ 29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.
A Very Bad Thing - J.T. Ellison 2/14

✔ 30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.
Plantation Shudders - Ellen Byron 12/24

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Welcome Barbara!

Finished! Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 (12/12/24)

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

20/20

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack

📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover)

OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.

☑️ 2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan

📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar

X OR where a parent dies.

Slay, Bells, Ring: Book #18 in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series (Kiki Lowenstein 18) Joanna Campbell Slan (Chad’s father dies from Covid) 12/04/24

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean

📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash

OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

☑️ 4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson

📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad

X OR where there is a breakup.

The Cheat Sheet (The Cheat Sheet 1) Sarah Adams (Bree and Nathan had a bad break up in college) 12/03/24

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.

📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show

OR that has a candy store in the story.

☑️ 6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers

X 📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic

Blood of the Prodigal (Ohio Amish Mystery 1) P.L. Gaus 12/07/24

OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).

☑️ 7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis

📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby

X OR where a man does not want a relationship.

Wait For It Jenn McKinlay (Nick doesn’t want a relationship) 12/05/24

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie

📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover)

OR where someone roller skates.

☑️ 9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton

📼 Read a book where a child is left behind

X OR where the main character is a daddy.

Savage Run (Joe Pickett 2) C.J. Box (Joe has children) 12/12/24

☑️ 10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass

📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar

X OR set in a town by the sea.

Aunt Bessie's Holiday (Isle of Man 8) Diana Xarissa 12/06/24

☑️ 11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery

X 📼 Read a book where "The One" is found

Gorgeous and the Geek Rachel John (Derek and Willa are meant to be) 12/04/24

OR whose title begins with N.

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry

📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy

OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram

📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair

OR with a character who loves the wrong person.

☑️ 14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young

X 📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring
&
or by a Canadian author.

The Grey Wolf (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache) Louise Penny 12/11/24

☑️ 15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers

📼 Read a book with a happy character

X OR where the main characters are a family.

Colored Television Danzy Senna 12/04/24

☑️ 16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson

X 📼 Read a book with a one word title

Beautyland Marie-Helene Bertino 12/06/24

OR where a lonely person makes a friend.

☑️ 17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John

📼 Read a book with a lion in the story

X OR where people live in a quiet town/village.

More Than a Good Friend (Cowboys of Stargazer Springs 5) Remi Carrington 12/03/24

☑️ 18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies

📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover

X OR with a character who is in law enforcement.

Aunt Bessie's Holiday (Isle of Man 7) Diana Xarissa 12/04/24

☑️ 19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond

📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover)

X OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing Matthew Perry (struggles with addiction/money/fame) 12/01/24

☑️ 20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert

A Fistful of Collars (Chet and Bernie 5) Spencer Quinn (12/01/24

OR where a person rides a horse.

☑️ 21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension

X 📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night

Aunt Bessie Invites (Isle of Man 9) Diana Xarissa (p. 65 Bessie had a restless night & p. 202 “. . . she gave up on sleep . . .”) 12/08/24

OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues

📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover)

OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens

📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious

OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos

📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife

OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

☑️ 25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce

📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully

X OR where a game of pool is played.

The Trouble With Mistletoe (Brookhollow Story 1)Jennifer Snow (Victoria and Luke play pool) 12/02/24

☑️ 26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
X 📼 Read a book whose title begins with A

All by My Elf (Under the Mistletoe 3) Olivia Dade 12/02/24

OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.

☑️ 27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night

X 📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

August: Osage County Tracy Letts (Oklahoma) 12/05/24

☑️ 28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper

X 📼 Read a book where school's out for summer

Death of a Dog Whisperer (Melanie Travis 17) Laurien Berenson (p. 24 “. . . school had let out for the year . . .”) 12/12/24

OR with a main character who is a teacher.

☑️ 29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago

X 📼 Read a book where people go to the park

Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off (A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery 2) Darci Hannah (Rory and Lindsay took Wellington to the dog park) 12/08/24

OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone

📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch

OR set in new Orleans.

WOOHOO Melissa!

FINISHED!

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Progress: 20/20
One book per song.

🏀1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover). The Avant-Guards, Vol. 1 by Carly Usdin - Dec. 23


2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.

🎷3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
Read a book where hearing a song makes someone happy. Enter the Blue by Dave Chisholm - Dec. 15

💔4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
Read a book where there is a breakup. Total Suplex of the Heart by Joanne Starer - Dec. 12

🏄🏽‍♀️5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show. The Clue in the Reef by Kim Dwinell - Dec. 7

👩🏽‍🌾6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
Read a book where there is a strong community ethic. We Served the People: My Mother's Stories by Emei Burell - Dec. 3

🦃7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
Read a book where a man does not want a relationship. A Match Made for Thanksgiving by Jackie Lau - Dec. 23

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

🧁9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
Read a book where a child is left behind. Mia's Baker's Dozen: The Graphic Novel by Coco Simon - Dec. 1

🌊10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
Read a book set in a town by the sea. Sea Sirens by Amy Chu - Dec. 19

🚌11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
Read a book whose title begins with N. Night Bus by Zuo Ma - Dec. 6

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

👶🏼13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
Read a book where a married man is having an affair. Murder at First Light by Christine Knapp - Dec. 11

🕵🏼‍♀️14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
Read a book by a Canadian author. The Case of the Missing Men by Kris Bertin - Dec. 24

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.

1️⃣16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
Read a book with a one word title. Dreamover by Dani Diaz - Dec. 21

🦁17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
Read a book with a lion in the story. Athena the Proud by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams - Dec. 16

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.

🆗19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
Read a book with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life. A-Okay by Jarad Greene - Dec. 17

🐎20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
Read a book set in the desert. Sugar Plum Poisoned by Jenn McKinlay - Arizona - Dec. 14

💤21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
Read a book where a person does not sleep one night. A Christmas Carol: A Graphic Novel by Benjamin Harper - Dec. 11

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

✡️23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious. We Are Not Strangers: A Graphic Novel by Josh Tuininga - Dec. 19

👧🏼24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
Read a book with a character named Laila/Layla. Cast No Shadow by Nick Tapalansky - Dec. 11

😈25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
Read a book with a character that is a bully. The Squad by Christina Soontornvat - Dec. 4

☂️26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man. Always Never by Jordi Lafebre - Dec. 9

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

WOOHOO Julesy!

Welcome Vanessa!

YEARLY Finished!
Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Read: 20 out of 20

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

++1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Dying for a Decoration Cindy Sample 12-4-24 (FACE =dying For A dECoration)

++2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
The Buddha's Wish for the World Monshu Koshin Ohtani 12-10-24 (p. 65 his father dies.)

++3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.
Saturday Ian McEwan 11-30-24 (The dad hears his son & his group play blues music.)

++4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.
Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA Amaryllis Fox 12-7-24 (She breaks up with her husband.)

++5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.
Project Hail Mary Andy Weir 12-7-24 (They are making a movie of it.)

++6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
The Rocks Will Echo Our Sorrow: The Forced Displacement of the Northern Sámi Elin Anna Labba 11-30-24 (The Sami are a strong community-- Arctic Circle indigenous people.)

++7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.
Methodical Illusion Rebekah Roth 12-15-24 (The boyfriend in Paris didn't want a relationship with Grace.)

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

++9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.
UNBORED Games: Serious Fun for Everyone Joshua Glenn 12-4-24 (The author is a daddy who plays these games with his kids)

++10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.
Dying for a Daiquiri Cindy Sample 12-14-24 (Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, is set by the ocean.)

++11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.
Skipping Christmas John Grisham 12-24-24 (The daughter finds "The One" she wants to marry.)

++12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.
Where Roses Never Die Gunnar Staalesen 12-17-24 (Mette takes her teddy bear everywhere she goes.)

++13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.
Multimind: A New Way of Looking at Human Behavior Robert Ornstein 12-11-24 (p. 109--married man has an affair)

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.

++15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.
Visions of Sugar Plums Janet Evanovich 11-30-24 (Called Stephanie Plum novels but her eccentric family is in every one.)

++16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.
Eruption Michael Crichton 12-12-24 (Eruption= one word)

++17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
Invisible Lines: Boundaries and Belts That Define the World Maxim Samson 12-15-24 (In several stories, like the Antarctic, the Arctic, Eyam, and the Outback, people live in quiet villages.)

++18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.
Dying for a Dude Cindy Sample 12-26-24 (Her new boyfriend is in law enforcement.)

++19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
I Feel Bad About My Neck, And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman Nora Ephron 12-14-24 (Nora Ephron discusses the ups and downs of her life as an aging woman.)

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.

++21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.
Dying for a Date by Cindy Sample Cindy Sample 12-12-24 (p. 113-- she had a sleepless night.)

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.


25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played.

++26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
Andrew's Brain E.L. Doctorow 12-26-24 (Andrew starts with A)

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

++29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.
Service Dogs Jessica Rudolph 12-4-24 (Two photos have people & their dog in the park.)

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

WOOHOO Helen!

Finished! :)

Songs of 1972
December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

25/20+ Tasks Completed

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover)
The Games of Enemies and Allies by K.M. Shea (12/17/24)


2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where a parent dies.
Magic Forged by K.M. Shea (1/4/25)

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where there is a breakup.
Silver Dollar Duke by Sally Britton (12/8/24)

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (1/1/25)

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (1/2/25)
All the Great Guys Books Have to Offer

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where a man does not want a relationship.
Eloise and the Grump Next Door by Emma St. Clair, Jenny Proctor (12/11/24)

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where the main character is a daddy.
Merritt and Her Childhood Crush by Emma St. Clair, Jenny Proctor (12/12/24)

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book set in a town by the sea.
Sadie and the Bad Boy Billionaire by Emma St. Clair, Jenny Proctor (12/13/24)

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found
Magic Unleashed by K.M. Shea (1/5/25)

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book with a character who loves the wrong person.
One Last First Date by Kate O'Keeffe (1/6/25)

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring
Christmas Forevermore by Sally Britton (12/31/24)

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character
Match You Like Crazy by Johnnie Alexander (12/8/24)

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (1/3/25)

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book where people live in a quiet town/village.
Trapped Under the Christmas Tree by Jessie Gussman (12/26/24)

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
To Capture His Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen (12/1/24)

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover)
Dragon Chained by Kenley Davidson (12/20/24)


20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book where a person rides a horse.
Crown of Shadows by K.M. Shea (1/6/25)

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night
The Lies of Vampires and Slayers by K.M. Shea (12/16/24)

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.
Izzy and Her Off-Limits Love by Jenny Proctor (12/16/24)

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book with a character named Laila/Layla.
Crown of Moonlight by K.M. Shea (1/7/25)

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully
Magic Redeemed by K.M. Shea (1/4/25)

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A
Addie's Adventurer by Amelia C. Adams (12/9/24)

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.
Reputation at Risk by Martha Keyes (12/8/24) - England

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park
Mage's Trial by Sean Fletcher (12/25/24)

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch
The Order of Blood and Ruin by K.M. Shea (12/19/24)

WOOHOO Shash!

COMPLETION POST
ongs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

✅1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with a woman's face on the cover (show cover) OR with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Coffee Break with God by David C. Cook Read 12/26/24

✅2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where someone is left at the altar OR where a parent dies.
Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch Read 12/8/24 Hadley, Lina' mom dies


✅3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.
New Beginnings in the Little Irish Village by Michelle Vernal Read 1/5/25
Imogene Kelly and Ryan O'Malley both listen to songs in their vehicles that make them happy


✅4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.
On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark read 12/20/24
Santiago and Valentina break up

✅5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.
Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien. Read 12/26/24.
2015 motion picture

✅6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic OR from a list with the words Greatest or Great in the title (share the list's name).
Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger. Read 1/8/25
The Ojibwe Indian community is tight knit and supports each other.


7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby OR where a man does not want a relationship.

✅8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book with a key on the cover (show cover) OR where someone roller skates.
Read 12/15/24
Top row, second picture

✅9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where a child is left behind OR where the main character is a daddy.
Go as a River by Shelley Read Read 12/9/24. Victoria has to leave her baby with a stranger because she can't take care of him

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar OR set in a town by the sea.

✅11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found OR whose title begins with N.
Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey Read 12/11/24. Laurel and Max find each other

✅12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.
The Escape Artist by Diane Chamberlain. Read 1/2/25 Cody takes his monkey with him where ever he goes

✅13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.
Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea. Read 12/22/24 Cameron is having an affair with Victoria

✅14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book with a character who is kind, generous, and caring OR by a Canadian author.
Falling Stars by Fern Michaels Read 12/15/24. Zach Ryker

✅15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book with a happy character OR where the main characters are a family.
The Hope Chest by Viola Shipman. Read 12/20/24 Maddie,Don, Rose and Jerri


✅16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title OR where a lonely person makes a friend.
Joy: A Novel by Danielle Steel. Read 12/30/24. one word title Joy but Allegra also makes a friend-Henry

✅17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book with a lion in the story OR where people live in a quiet town/village.
The Little Village of Book Lovers by Nina George Read 1/14/25 Nyons, France

✅18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover OR with a character who is in law enforcement.
Santa's Little Yelpers by David Rosenfelt. Read 12/13/24. Laurie Carpenter is in law enforcement

✅19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a blue cover (show cover) OR with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
Read 12/5/24
Also Larkin is experiencing ups and downs of life as she keeps finding out new things about her past



20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book set in the desert OR where a person rides a horse.

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night OR where a band is on tour.

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with bedsheets on the cover (show cover) OR with a character named Justin.

✅23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian or Religious OR where a character is waking to a glorious new day - your interpretation.
Discovering the Cure for the Common Life (Excerpt): Living in Your Sweet Spot by Max Lucado Read 1/11/25 Christian genre


24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book where a man is in love with his best friend's wife OR with a character named Laila/Layla.

✅25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully OR where a game of pool is played. Nazi officer Udo is the extreme example of a bully
The Little Liar by Mitch Albom. Read 1/1/25

✅26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book whose title begins with A OR where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
The Address by Fiona Davis Read 1/10/25 Sarah is always looking forward to seeing Theo

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in Spain, England, Las Vegas, Oklahoma or Arizona.

✅28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.
On the Ledge: A Memoir by Amy Turner Read 1/7/25. Ann Turner-history teacher

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.

WOOHOO Michele!

FINISHED
Songs of 1972
Duration: December 1, 2024 - January 16, 2025
Read: 22/20

Object: Read one book for 20 songs.

1. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
📼 Read a book with the letters FACE (in any order) in the title.
Just Add Mischief Heather B. Moore 12/11/24

2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
📼 Read a book where a parent dies.
Once Removed Margaret Watson 1/6/25

3. "American Pie" by Don McLean
📼 Read a book where there is a plane crash OR where hearing a song makes someone happy.

4. "Without You" by Harry Nilsson
📼 Read a book where someone smiles but their eyes are sad OR where there is a breakup.

5. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
📼 Read a book that inspires a movie/TV show OR that has a candy store in the story.

6. "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
📼 Read a book where there is a strong community ethic.
The Grumpy Billionaire Who Stole Christmas Erin McCarthy 12/3/24

7. "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis
📼 Read a book where someone is called Baby.
The Grump Who Stole Christmas S. Doyle 1/12/25

8. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
📼 Read a book where someone roller skates.
Eggs Jerry Spinelli 1/15/25

9. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton
📼 Read a book where the main character is a daddy.
A Hero's Christmas Hope Vivian Arend 1/4/25

10. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
📼 Read a book where a woman works in a bar.
Remembering Betty Heather Sage 12/12/24

11. "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery
📼 Read a book where "The One" is found.
Crime and Periodicals Nora Everly 12/15/24

12. "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry
📼 Read a book where a grandmother gives their grandchild a toy OR where a child takes a toy with them wherever they go.

13. "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" by Luther Ingram
📼 Read a book where a married man is having an affair OR with a character who loves the wrong person.

14. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
📼 Read a book by a Canadian author.
Canadian Winter Kimberly Ann 12/9/24

15. "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers
📼 Read a book where the main characters are a family.
Midnight at the Blackbird Café Heather Webber 12/20/24

16. "Ben" by Michael Jackson
📼 Read a book with a one word title.
Harper Katy Regnery 12/16/24

17. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John
📼 Read a book where people live in a quiet town/village.
Bayou Dreaming Lexi Blake 12/13/24

18. "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies
📼 Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
Exposing Truths L.A. Dobbs 12/2/24

19. "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond
📼 Read a book with a character that is experiencing the ups and downs of life.
Little Girl Lost Cheryl Bradshaw 12/5/24

20. "A Horse with No Name" by America
📼 Read a book where a person rides a horse.
The Dark Horse Craig Johnson 12/26/24

21. "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension
📼 Read a book where a person does not sleep one night.
Protecting Kate Amy J. Hawthorn 12/19/24

22. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
📼 Read a book with a character named Justin.
Cross Her Heart Melinda Leigh 1/9/25

23. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
📼 Read a book with the genre Christian.
The Lightkeeper's Ball Colleen Coble 1/16/25

24. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos
📼 Read a book with a character named Laila.
With One Breath Margaret Watson 1/5/25

25. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce
📼 Read a book with a character that is a bully.
See Her Die Melinda Leigh 1/11/25

26. "Anticipation" by Carly Simon
📼 Read a book where a woman is looking forward to seeing her man.
Forever Enough Kelly Elliott 12/22/24

27. "Never Been to Spain" by Three Dog Night
📼 Read a book set in England.
Christmas at the Marshmallow Cafe C.P. Ward 12/18/24

28. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
📼 Read a book where school's out for summer OR with a main character who is a teacher.

29. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
📼 Read a book where people go to the park OR where July 4th is celebrated.

30. "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone
📼 Read a book with a character who is a witch OR set in new Orleans.