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message 1: by Genevieve (last edited Dec 20, 2024 10:51AM) (new)
Dec 17, 2024 07:39AM

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The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year. Helper: Places The majority of the book has to take place in the state. For example if a character leaves from NYC and goes to London and comes home at the very end to NYC it does not count for New York

There is an open ended challenge for those who just can't get round the states in one year. The 50 States Challenge - Open Ended

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

If you'd like to use an interactive map - make yours http://bighugelabs.com/map.php @ BigHugeLabs.com
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Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

*When you have finished, please re-post your whole challenge as a new message and MARK AS FINISHED or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
If you are not familiar with these rules, please click on the link and read them over.


message 3: by Genevieve (last edited Dec 03, 2025 08:37AM) (new)
Dec 17, 2024 11:11AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year. Helper: Places

There is an open ended challenge for those who just can't get round the states in one year. The 50 States Challenge - Open Ended

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama Death on Eat Street by J.J. Cook 4/10/2025
2. Alaska Mushing is Murder by Patti Benning 7/12/2025
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California Licked by Brooke Blaine 1/31/2025
6. Colorado Red Velvet, Dead Velvet by Mary Maxwell 4/8/2025
7. Connecticut Mint Chocolate Murder by Meri Allen 4/9/2025
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia Forget Me Not by Brooke Blaine 1/20/2025
11. Hawaii Marco by L.A. Witt 1/11/2025
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana Strangled Eggs and Ham by Maddie Day 5/18/2025
15. Iowa Antiques Slay Ride by Barbara Allan 6/12/2025
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky Movin' Up by Patti Benning 1/3/2024
18. Louisiana Limoncello Yellow by Traci Andrighetti 10/1/2025
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys by Harper Lin 5/3/2025
22. Michigan Sniffed Out by Patti Benning 10/30/2025
23. Minnesota Halloween Hayride Murder by Linnea West 10/04/2025
24. Mississippi File M for Murder by Miranda James 1/21/2025
25. Missouri
26. Montana Steel Resolve by B.J. Daniels 2/27/2025
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada 10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love by Emmy Sanders 6/14/2025
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey Game On: Tempting Twenty-Eight by Janet Evanovich 6/30/2025
31. New Mexico Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman 6/7/2025
32. New York Pork Pie Hat by Peter Straub 1/31/2025
33. North Carolina A Killer Cake by Jessica Beck 3/11/2025
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma Cornfield Calamity by Summer Prescott 6/13/2025
37. Oregon Mystery Magnet by Gregory Ashe 1/6/2025
38. Pennsylvania Murder with Clotted Cream by Karen Rose Smith 4/29/2025
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina Tagged by Mara Purnhagen 11/27/2025
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas Busted by Diane Kelly 7/28/2025
44. Utah Blood in a Dry Town: A Tenny Mateo Mystery by E.B. Wheeler 11/22/2025
45. Vermont Feel the Bern by Andrew Shaffer 1/14/2025
46. Virginia Once Gone by Blake Pierce 1/17/2025
47. Washington Andre by L.A. Witt 2/8/2025
48. West Virginia Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey 4/20/2025
49. Wisconsin Survival of the Fritters by Ginger Bolton 3/24/2025
50. Wyoming The Magician Murders by Josh Lanyon 11/10/2025


message 4: by Kim (last edited Jul 17, 2025 05:05AM) (new)
Dec 17, 2024 01:06PM

Kim (kmyers) | 586 comments STATE LIST: https://www.goodreads.com/places
36/50
1. Alabama /2222-alabama
2. Alaska: Alaskan Magic. Theresa Goldstrand. 7.13.25
3. Arizona: Going, Going, Ganache. Jenn McKinlay. 2.6.25
4. Arkansas /2334-arkansas
5. California: The Kiss Quotient. Helen Hoang. 1.4.25
6. Colorado: The Saturday Night Supper Club. Carla Laureano. 1.20.25
7. Connecticut /2168-connecticut
8. Delaware 1776. David McCullough. 6.1.25
9. Florida: Razor Girl. Carl Hiaasen. 1.15.25
10. Georgia: Midnight Clear. Kathy Hogan Trocheck. 2.1.25
11. Hawaii /857-hawaii
12. Idaho: Christmas at the Shelter Inn. RaeAnne Thayne. 1.6.25
13. Illinois /2108-illinois
14. Indiana:Float Up, Sing Down: Stories. Laird Hunt. 5.21.25
15. Iowa /2920-iowa
16. Kansas /1160-kansas
17. Kentucky GodPretty in the Tobacco Field. Kim Michele Richardson. 3.15.25
18. Louisiana /1924-louisiana
19. Maine: The Spy Coast. Tess Gerritsen. 1.9.25
20. Maryland:Vacuuming in the Nude: And Other Ways to Get Attention. Peggy Rowe. 5.2.25
21. Massachusetts: Robert B. Parker's Someone to Watch Over Me. Ace Atkins. 1.4.25
22. Michigan: Funny Story. Emily Henry. 4.16.25

23. Minnesota: Happily Ever After. Susan May Warren. 4.14.25
24. Mississippi: A Garland of Bones. Carolyn Haines. 1.25.25
25. Missouri: Joy School. Elizabeth Berg. 5.18.25
26. Montana /878-montana
27. Nebraska: My Ántonia. Willa Cather. 5.8.25
28. Nevada /2108-illinois
29. New Hampshire: How To Be A Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals. Sy Montgomery. 2.5.25
30. New Jersey : Dirty Thirty. Janet Evanovich. 4.26.25
31. New Mexico Death Comes for the Archbishop. Willa Cather. 6.14.25

32. New York: Innocent in Death. J.D. Robb. 1.23.25
33. North Carolina The Wedding Veil. Kristy Woodson Harvey. 3.8.25
34. North Dakota: The Beet Queen. Louise Erdrich. 3.21.25

35. Ohio: Death by Café Mocha. Alex Erickson. 2.7.25
36. Oklahoma /986-oklahoma
37. Oregon: Welcome to the Honey B&B. Melody Carlson. 4.18.25
38. Pennsylvania The World's Fair Quilt. Jennifer Chiaverini. 6.2.25

39. Rhode Island: A Hundred Summers. Beatriz Williams. 1.6.25
40. South Carolina: Isle of Palms. Dorothea Benton Frank. 1.11.25
41. South Dakota /1720-south-dakota
42. Tennessee: The Land Beneath Us. Sarah Sundin. 2.4.25
43. Texas: The Christmas Child: A Story About Finding You Way Home for the Holidays. Max Lucado. 1.7.25
44. Utah: When the Emperor Was Divine. Julie Otsuka. 1.22.25
45. Vermont: Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter. Lisa Patton. 2.10.25
46. Virginia: A Year on Ladybug Farm. Donna Ball. 3.18.25

47. Washington For the Love of Summer. Susan Mallery. 2.13.25
48. West Virginia /2658-west-virginia
49. Wisconsin /949-wisconsin
50. Wyoming: Once a Rancher. Linda Lael Miller. 4.24.25


message 5: by Frankie (last edited Nov 22, 2025 12:29PM) (new)
Dec 17, 2024 09:49PM

Frankie Johnson | 4366 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

51/50+ Completed. Finish

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama:The Professor-Robert Bailey 9/20/25
2. Alaska:You, Me, and Forever-Laura Pavlov 5/30/25
3. Arizona:Scottsdale Squeeze-B.A. Trimmer 3/22/25
4. Arkansas:Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes-Denise Grover Swank 7/06/25
5. California:No Going Back-T.R. Ragan 2/10/25
6. Colorado:Grave Mountain-Wendy Dranfield 1/26/25
7. Connecticut:The Rocky Road to Ruin-Meri Allen 5/18/25
8. Delaware:Things We Never Said-Samantha Young 3/19/25
9. Florida:Badge Bunny-Nick Russell 3/10/25
10. Georgia:False Witness-Karin Slaughter 2/25/25
The Professor (McMurtrie and Drake, #1) by Robert Bailey You, Me, and Forever (Blushing #1) by Laura Pavlov Scottsdale Squeeze (Laura Black Mysteries, #2) by B.A. Trimmer Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes (Rose Gardner Mystery, #1) by Denise Grover Swank No Going Back (Sawyer Brooks, #3) by T.R. Ragan Grave Mountain (Detective Madison Harper Book 7) by Wendy Dranfield The Rocky Road to Ruin (Ice Cream Shop Mystery, #1) by Meri Allen Things We Never Said (Hart's Boardwalk, #3) by Samantha Young Badge Bunny (John Lee Quarrels #3) by Nick Russell False Witness by Karin Slaughter

11. Hawaii:Maui Murder-Jasmine Webb 6/08/25
12. Idaho:Habeas Corpus-Rebecca Zanetti 3/31/25
13. Illinois:Play Along-Liz Tomforde 2/04/25
14. Indiana:Only Love Can Hurt Like This-Paige Toon 6/21/25
15. Iowa:Unforgivable Acts-Laura Snider 2/21/25
16. Kansas:Decoding the Truth-Julie Miller 4/17/25
17. Kentucky:SPIRITWARRIOR-Jamie Begley 8/04/25
18. Louisiana:Prosecco Pink-Traci Andrighetti 1/07/25
19. Maine:That Second Chance-Meghan Quinn 4/22/25
20. Maryland:The Unknown Devil-Tom Fowler 4/24/25
Maui Murder (Charlotte Gibson Mysteries #2) by Jasmine Webb Habeas Corpus (The Anna Albertini Files, #6) by Rebecca Zanetti Play Along (Windy City, #4) by Liz Tomforde Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon Unforgivable Acts (Ashley Montgomery #3) by Laura Snider Decoding the Truth (Kansas City Crime Lab #2) by Julie Miller SPIRITWARRIOR (The Colemans' Legacy, #2) by Jamie Begley Prosecco Pink (Franki Amato, #2) by Traci Andrighetti That Second Chance (Getting Lucky, #1) by Meghan Quinn The Unknown Devil (C.T. Ferguson #2) by Tom Fowler

21. Massachusetts:Mother Hater-Daphne Elliot 2/03/25
22. Michigan:Just My Luck-Lena Hendrix 1/19/25
23. Minnesota:Follow the Money-Gina LaManna 1/04/25
24. Mississippi:The Ranger-Ace Atkins 11/15/25
25. Missouri:Goal-Alexandria House 2/12/25
26. Montana:Tears on Her Grave-D.K. Hood 1/02/25
27. Nebraska:Exit Wounds-Shannon Baker 3/14/25
28. Nevada:The Silent Watcher-Victor Methos 6/08/25
29. New Hampshire:Who Cares If They Die-Wendy Dranfield 7/21/25
30. New Jersey:Four to Score-Janet Evanovich 1/10/25
Mother Hater (The Momcoms, #4) by Daphne Elliot Just My Luck A King Family Special Edition by Lena Hendrix Follow the Money (Detective Kate Rosetti Mystery, #3) by Gina LaManna The Ranger (Quinn Colson, #1) by Ace Atkins Goal (St. Louis Sires #1) by Alexandria House Tears on Her Grave (Detectives Kane and Alton, #24) by D.K. Hood Exit Wounds (Kate Fox #6) by Shannon Baker The Silent Watcher (Vegas Shadows, #1) by Victor Methos Who Cares If They Die (Dean Matheson #1) by Wendy Dranfield Four to Score (Stephanie Plum, #4) by Janet Evanovich

31. New Mexico:Fifth Grave Past the Light-Darynda Jones 1/11/25
32. New York:The Nightmare at Manhattan Beach-D.D. Black 1/20/25
33. North Carolina:Beautiful Broken Love-Shanora Williams 1/04/25
34. North Dakota:Far Gone-Danielle Girard 10/23/25
35. Ohio:Lethal Harvest-Declan James 4/29/25
36. Oklahoma:The Hunter's Game-Elle Gray 8/28/25
37. Oregon:Myla: The Hawthornes-Nicole Jacquelyn 1/13/25
38. Pennsylvania:Track Her Down-Melinda Leigh 2/03/25
39. Rhode Island:Last Night-Luanne Rice 4/10/25
40. South Carolina:A Little Luck-Tia Louise 3/14/25
Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson, #5) by Darynda Jones The Nightmare at Manhattan Beach (A Thomas Austin Crime Thriller Book 7) by D.D. Black Beautiful Broken Love by Shanora Williams Far Gone (Badlands Thriller, #2) by Danielle Girard Lethal Harvest (Jake Cashen #7) by Declan James The Hunter's Game (Blake Wilder FBI Mystery Thriller Book 29) by Elle Gray Myla The Hawthornes (The Aces' Sons Book, #13) by Nicole Jacquelyn Track Her Down (Bree Taggert, #9) by Melinda Leigh Last Night by Luanne Rice A Little Luck by Tia Louise

41. South Dakota:Lock & Key-Cat Porter 6/09/25
42. Tennessee:Until Bax-Aurora Rose Reynolds 5/14/25
43. Texas:Addictive-K.E. Osborn 1/06/25
44. Utah:The Deceiving Look-Victor Methos 6/18/25
45. Vermont:Cowboy-L.B. Dunbar 5/11/25
46. Virginia:Someone to Watch Over Me-Marie Force 1/22/25
47. Washington:You Can Kill-Rebecca Zanetti 2/27/25
48. West Virginia:Murder at Eagle Mine-Henry D. Smith 11/17/25
49. Wisconsin:Maniacal-C.M. Sutter 5/29/25
50. Wyoming:Her Silent Bones-Pamela Fagan Hutchins 1/03/25
Lock & Key (Lock & Key, #1) by Cat Porter Until Bax (Until Him/Her, #14) by Aurora Rose Reynolds Addictive (The Houston Defiance MC, #2) by K.E. Osborn The Deceiving Look (Shepard & Gray #3) by Victor Methos Cowboy (Busy Bean, #2) by L.B. Dunbar Someone to Watch Over Me (Wild Widows Series Book 4) by Marie Force You Can Kill (Laurel Snow #4) by Rebecca Zanetti Murder at Eagle Mine (Josh Draper Mysteries #1) by Henry D. Smith Maniacal (Detective Jade Monroe, #1) by C.M. Sutter Her Silent Bones (Delaney Pace #1) by Pamela Fagan Hutchins

51. Washington D.C.:State of Alert-Marie Force 2/04/25
State of Alert (First Family, #8) by Marie Force


message 6: by Melissa A (last edited Dec 03, 2025 09:28AM) (new)
Dec 19, 2024 07:18AM

Melissa A | 1914 comments FINISHED! The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025 (12/03/25)

Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year. Helper: Places The majority of the book has to take place in the state. For example if a character leaves from NYC and goes to London and comes home at the very end to NYC it does not count for New York.

There is an open ended challenge for those who just can't get round the states in one year. The 50 States Challenge - Open Ended

STATE LIST: 51/51

☑️ 1. Alabama - The Keepers of the House Shirley Ann Grau 04/12/25
☑️ 2. Alaska -The Snow Child Eowyn Ivey 06/05/25
☑️ 3. Arizona - The Sound and the Furry (Chet & Bernie 6) Spencer Quinn01/01/25
☑️ 4. Arkansas - A Painted House John Grisham 06/13/25
☑️ 5. California - Lunar Love Lauren Kung Jessen 01/16/25
☑️ 6. Colorado - The First Shot (The Last Mrs. Parrish .5) Liv Constantine 06/15/25
☑️ 7. Connecticut - Hair of the Dog (Melanie Travis 4) Laurien Berenson 02/01/25
☑️ 8. Delaware - The Same Bright Stars Ethan Joella 07/09/25
☑️ 9. Florida - Paint Can Kill: Book #9 in the Cara Mia Delgatto Mystery Series (Cara Mia Delgatto 9) Joanna Campbell Slan01/28/25
☑️ 10. Georgia - Save the Date (Save the Date 1) Mary Kay Andrews 05/04/25
☑️ 11. Hawaii - Aloha Alibi (Charlotte Gibson Mystery 1) Jasmine Webb 02/03/25
☑️ 12. Idaho - Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist Codi Hall 01/02/25
☑️ 13. Illinois - Guilt and Ginataan (Tita Rosa’s Kitchen Mystery 5) Mia P. Manansala 01/27/25
☑️ 14. Indiana - The Missing Half Ashley Flowers 08/24/25
☑️ 15. Iowa - Merit Badge Murder (Merry Wrath Mysteries 1) Leslie Langtry 09/11/25
☑️ 16. Kansas - A Patchwork of Clues (Queen Bees Quilt Shop Mystery 1) Sally Goldenbaum 01/13/15
☑️ 17. Kentucky - Southern Fried (Kenni Lowry Mystery 2) Southern Fried 02/15/25
☑️ 18. Louisiana - The Rules for Disappearing (Rules for Disappearing 1) Ashley Elston 07/10/25
☑️ 19. Maine - Smoked Gouda Murder (Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria 5) Patti Benning 02/03/25
☑️ 20. Maryland - Every Day (Every Day 1) David Levithan 03/19/25
☑️ 21. Massachusetts - Winter Solstice (Winter 4) Elin Hilderbrand 01/06/25
☑️ 22. Michigan - Fudgy Christmas Murders (Candy-Coated Mysteries 13) Nancy CoCo 01/10/25
☑️ 23. Minnesota - Four Weekends and a Funeral Ellie Palmer 01/02/25
☑️ 24. Mississippi - The Trees Percival Everett 01/06/25
☑️ 25. Missouri - Ready, Scrap, Shoot (Kiki Lowenstein 6) Joanna Campbell Slan 05/21/25
☑️ 26. Montana - Death Al Dente (Food Lover’s Mystery 1) Leslie Budewitz 07/22/25
☑️ 27. Nebraska - The Obituary Society (The Obituary Society 1) Jessica L. Randall 01/12/25
☑️ 28. Nevada - Anxious in Nevada (Midlife Crisis 1) Diana Xarissa 02/04/25
☑️ 29. New Hampshire - Left Fur Dead (Jules and Bun 1) J.M. Griffin 12/03/25
☑️ 30. New Jersey - The Partner Plot (The Greene Sisters 2) Kristina Forest 02/24/25
☑️ 31. New Mexico - The Blessing Way (Leephorn & Chee) Tony Hillerman 01/10/25
☑️ 32. New York - Holiday Wedding (Holiday Romance 2) Melissa Dymond 01/01/25
☑️ 33. North Carolina - Death Rattle (Death Book Trilogy 1) Carter Pugh 04/02/25
☑️ 34. North Dakota - Fun for the Whole Family Jennifer E. Smith 07/01/25
☑️ 35. Ohio - Rehearsed to Death (Domestic Partners in Crime 2) Frank Anthony Polito 02/04/25
☑️ 36. Oklahoma -To the Moon and Back Eliana Ramage 10/02/25
☑️ 37. Oregon - Malarkey in Christmas River: A Christmas Cozy Mystery (Christmas River 14) Meg Muldoon 05/02/25
☑️ 38. Pennsylvania - The Witch Tree Symbol (Nancy Drew Mysteries 38) Carolyn Keene 01/11/25
☑️ 39. Rhode Island - Keeper of Enchanted Rooms (Whimbrel House 1) Charlie N. Holmberg 03/02/25
☑️ 40. South Carolina - The Indigo Girl Natasha Boyd 07/20/25
☑️ 41. South Dakota - Funeral Food (Tory Bauer Mystery 1) Kathleen Taylor 07/01/25
☑️ 42. Tennessee - The Temporary Roomie(It Happened in Nashville 2) Sarah Adams 01/11/25
☑️ 43. Texas - More Than a Blind Date (Cowboys of Stargazer Springs Ranch 8) Remi Carrington 01/07/25
☑️ 44. Utah - The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom Shari Franke 07/16/25
☑️ 45. Vermont - The Skydivers (Alibi Collection 4) Chris Bohjalian 07/27/25
☑️ 46. Virginia - March Geraldine Brooks 03/09/25
☑️ 47. Washington - One Big Happy Family Susan Mallery 01/19/25
☑️ 48. West Virginia - Blue Moon, Black Heart (Moon Mystery 6) Helen Haught Fanick 02/23/25
☑️ 49. Wisconsin - Needled to Death (A Helping Hands Mystery 1) Annelise Ryan 01/04/25
☑️ 50. Wyoming - Lost and Lassoed (Rebel Blue Ranch 3) Lyla Sage 01/25/25

☑️ Bonus: Washington, D.C. - Paw and Order (Chet & Bernie 7) Spencer Quinn 01/18/25


message 7: by Genevieve (new)
Dec 20, 2024 04:05AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome Kim, Frankie, and Melissa A


message 8: by Caraina (last edited Nov 03, 2025 06:34AM) (new)
Dec 21, 2024 02:47PM

Caraina (raina79) | 978 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year. Helper: Places The majority of the book has to take place in the state. For example if a character leaves from NYC and goes to London and comes home at the very end to NYC it does not count for New York

Completed: 42/50

1. Alabama: The Education of Dixie Dupree - Donna Everhart 3/22/25
2. Alaska: Arctic Homestead: The True Story of One Family's Survival and Courage in the Alaskan Wilds - Norma Cobb 2/11/25
3. Arizona: Native Blood - Mark Reps 5/9/25
4. Arkansas: True Grit - Charles Portis 3/27/25
5. California: Whispering Rock - Robyn Carr 1/28/25
6. Colorado: One Weekend in Aspen - Jaime Clevenger 1/21/25
7. Connecticut: The Year We Fell Down - Sarina Bowen 1/22/25
8. Delaware
9. Florida: Tough Luck Lane - Lois Crockett 3/25/25
10. Georgia: One Summer in Savannah - Terah Shelton Harris 3/9/25
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho: Who Moved My Goat Cheese? - Lynn Cahoon 4/6/25
13. Illinois: A McClendon Thanksgiving - Sean D. Young 3/24/25
14. Indiana: Opioid, Indiana - Brian Allen Carr 6/4/25
15. Iowa
16. Kansas: Waiting for Summer's Return - Kim Vogel Sawyer 4/9/25
17. Kentucky: Christmas, Criminals, and Campers - Tonya Kappes 3/8/25
18. Louisiana: Dead as a Doornail - Charlaine Harris 4/4/25
19. Maine: Lucy by the Sea - Elizabeth Strout 2/11/25
20. Maryland: Murder at the Mansion - Sheila Connolly 9/14/25
21. Massachusetts: The Bone Garden - Tess Gerritsen 1/31/25
22. Michigan: Resting Witch Face - Rebecca Regnier 1/3/25
23. Minnesota: The Promise of Dawn - Lauraine Snelling 1/18/25
24. Mississippi: One Mississippi - Mark Childress 9/12/25
25. Missouri: The Bumpy Road: Farm Life in the Great Depression - Quentin F. Veit 10/28/25
26. Montana: Her Montana Christmas Cowboy - Jenna Hendricks 4/18/25
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada: Nico - Sarah Castille 3/18/25
29. New Hampshire: Escape Claws - Linda Reilly 1/20/25
30. New Jersey: The Silver Linings Playbook - Matthew Quick 1/11/25
31. New Mexico: Fog of Dead Souls - Jill Kelly 1/15/25
32. New York: A Fall of Marigolds - Susan Meissner 1/6/25
33. North Carolina: Safe Haven - Nicholas Sparks 1/19/25
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio: Death by Coffee - Alex Erickson 2/24/25
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon: Beautifully Broken Pieces - Catherine Cowles 1/3/25
38. Pennsylvania: Baby Teeth - Zoje Stage 1/1/25
39. Rhode Island: A Week at the Shore - Barbara Delinsky 2/27/25
40. South Carolina: The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd 3/8/25
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee: The Good Dream - Donna VanLiere 2/7/25
43. Texas: Feast of Fools - Rachel Caine 1/4/25
44. Utah: Running Barefoot - Amy Harmon 10/5/25
45. Vermont
46. Virginia: Home to Big Stone Gap - Adriana Trigiani 1/14/25
47. Washington: When the Bough Breaks - Jonathan Kellerman 2/16/25
48. West Virginia: Red's Alphas - M.H. Soars 2/5/25
49. Wisconsin: Murder with a Twist - Allyson K. Abbott 3/26/25
50. Wyoming: You Shouldn't Have Come Here - Jeneva Rose 3/8/25


message 9: by Olivermagnus (last edited Nov 13, 2025 04:49AM) (new)
Dec 22, 2024 04:13AM

Olivermagnus (lynda11282) | 1672 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

40 of 50 Complete

STATE LIST:

🔹️1. Alabama
Rabbit Cake - Annie Hartnett - 4 Stars - 8/29/25
🔹️2. Alaska
City Under One Roof - Iris Yamashita - 4 Stars - 3/11/25
🔹️3. Arizona
Rattlesnake Crossing - J.A. Jance - 4 Stars - 4/27/25
🔹️4. Arkansas
Hot Springs - Stephen Hunter - 5 Stars - 11/9/25
🔹️5. California
B is for Burglar - Sue Grafton - 3.5 Stars - 1/2/25
🔹️6. Colorado
Lock 'N' Load - Tee O'Fallon - 2 Stars - 3/22/25
🦩7. Connecticut
Great Small things
🦩8. Delaware
Against the clock
🔹️9. Florida
Blood Orchid - Stuart Woods - 3.5 Stars - 3/3/25
🔹️10. Georgia
We Are All Guilty Here - Karin Slaughter - 4 Stars - 10/10/25
🔹️11. Hawaii
Under the Knife - Tess Gerritsen - 3 Stars - 9/10/25
🔹️12. Idaho
Killer Weekend - Ridley Pearson - 3.5 Stars - 3/8/25
🔹️13. Illinois
It Had to Be You - Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 4 Stars -2/17/25
🔹️14. Indiana
No Turning Back - Tiffany Snow - 3 Stars - 4/6/25
🦩15. Iowa
Overnight guest
🔹️16. Kansas
The Winter Widow - Charlene Weir - 3 Stars - 4/19/25
🔹️17. Kentucky
Vistas, Vices, & Valentines - Tonya Kappes - 3 Stars - 2/22/25
🔹️18. Louisiana
Heaven's Prisoners - James Lee Burke - 4 Stars - 1/1/25
🔹️19. Maine
The Frozen River - Ariel Lawhon - 5 Stars - 3/31/25
🔹️20. Maryland
Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles - A.L. Herbert - 4 Stars - 1/4/25
🔹️21. Massachusetts
The Neighbor - Lisa Gardner - 4 Stars - 1/22/25
🔹️22. Michigan
Funny Story - Emily Henry - 4.5 Stars - 1/12/25
🔹️23. Minnesota
Prior Bad Acts - Tami Hoag - 4 Stars - 6/11/25
🔹️24. Mississippi
James - Percival Everett - 5 Stars - 5/4/25
🔹️25. Missouri
Die Smiling - Linda Ladd - 4 Stars - 3/4/25
🔹️26. Montana
Indigo Ridge - Devney Perry - 4 Stars - 5/9/25
🔹️27. Nebraska
Bull's Eye - Shannon Baker - 4 Stars - 3/7/25
🦩28. Nevada
The Chase - Candace
🔹️29. New Hampshire
Mad Honey - Jodi Picoult - 5 Stars - 4/17/25
🔹️30. New Jersey
Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet Evanovich - 2 Stars - 8/25/25
🦩31. New Mexico
First grave on the right or the Switch
🔹️32. New York
The Sun Is Also a Star- Nicola Yoon - 3 Stars - 1/6/25
🔹️33. North Carolina
Alex - Sawyer Bennett - 3 Stars - 2/2/25
🦩34. North Dakota
Murder on the red river
🔹️35. Ohio
Perish - Lisa Black - 4 Stars - 1/28/25
🦩36. Oklahoma
One night with a cowboy
🔹️37. Oregon
Unbroken - Maisey Yates - 3.5 Stars - 4/24/25
🔹️38. Pennsylvania
Close Her Eyes - Lisa Regan - 2/13/25
🔹️39. Rhode Island
The Wedding People - Alison Espach - 4 Stars - 1/3/25
🔹️40. South Carolina
The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War - Erik Larson - 4 Stars - 1/5/25
🦩41. South Dakota
See if you can find Merciless
🔹️42. Tennessee
All The Pretty Girls - J.T. Ellison - 4 Stars - 3/29/25
🔹️43. Texas
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me - Mariana Zapata - 4 Stars - 1/18/25
🔹️44. Utah
The Executioner's Song - Norman Mailer - 3.5 Stars - 3/13/25
🔹️45. Vermont
More Than Pancakes - Christine DePetrillo - 3 Stars - 11/13/25
🔹️46. Virginia
Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly - 4 Stars - 6/19/25
🔹️47. Washington
Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van Pelt - 4 Stars - 4/5/25
🔹️48. West Virginia
Zero Day - David Baldacci - 4 Stars - 2/6/25
49. Wisconsin

🔹️50. Wyoming
Battle Mountain - C.J. Box - 5 Stars - 3/28/25


message 10: by Genevieve (new)
Dec 23, 2024 04:58AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome Caraina and Olivermagnus


message 11: by CassieCruel (last edited Jan 12, 2025 11:32PM) (new)
Dec 23, 2024 01:20PM

CassieCruel | 101 comments STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
✅16. Kansas - Relic Hunter - 12/1
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming


message 12: by Genevieve (new)
Dec 23, 2024 03:51PM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome CassieCruel


message 13: by Tammie (last edited 2 hours, 31 min ago) (new)
Dec 23, 2024 08:20PM

Tammie | 732 comments Completed - 40


1. Alabama - Obsession, Debra Webb | 9/13
2. Alaska - The Salmon Way, Amy Gulick | 5/8
3. Arizona - Time Enough for Love, Suzanne Brockmann | 6/28
4. Arkansas - Isaac's Song
5. California - Virgin River, Robyn Carr | 6/14
6. Colorado - Jingle Bell Beard, Julie Kriss | 1/2
7. Connecticut - Blonde Date, Sarina Bowen | 2/23
8. Delaware - One Small Thing
9. Florida - Dream Man, Linda Howard | 12/4
10. Georgia - High Noon, Nora Roberts | 5/22
11. Hawaii - Island of Flowers, Nora Roberts | 3/25
12. Idaho - Candy Cane Conspiracy, Cate Lawley | 4/12
13. Illinois - The Big Chili, Julia Buckley | 8/4
14. Indiana - All the Bright Places, Jennifer Niven | 3/4
15. Iowa - Heartbreaker, Julie Garwood | 5/26
16. Kansas - A Patchwork of Clues, Sally Goldenbaum | 9/4
17. Kentucky - Killing Time
18. Louisiana - First Lie Wins, Ashley Elston | 2/2
19. Maine - Gwendy's Button Box, Stephen King | 3/8
20. Maryland - Hidden Nature, Nora Roberts | 9/6
21. Massachusetts - Us, Again, Elle Maxwell | 7/30
22. Michigan - Old Victoria, Mikel B. Classen | 12/1
23. Minnesota - Undead and Unemployed, MaryJanice Davidson | 1/22
24. Mississippi - Effigies, Mary Anna Evans | 9/21
25. Missouri - All the Colors of the Dark, Chris Whitaker | 9/15
26. Montana - Doctor for Christmas, Patricia W. Fischer | 3/6
27. Nebraska - If Tomorrow Never Comes, Allison Ashley | 7/15
28. Nevada - This Changes Everything - Nevada - Hoopla
29. New Hampshire - The Big Dark, Rodman Philbrick | 10/27
30. New Jersey - New Tricks
31. New Mexico - When Gracie Met The Grump, Mariana Zapata | 11/26
32. New York - A Bloom in Winter, J.R. Ward | 1/18
33. North Carolina - Reasonable Doubt: Full Series, Whitney G. | 6/2
34. North Dakota - Badlands, C.J. Box | 9/8
35. Ohio - The Hollywood Jinx, Sariah Wilson | 8/22
36. Oklahoma - Hope Smolders, Jaci Burton | 4/22
37. Oregon - The Memory Weaver, Jane Kirkpatrick | 1/6
38. Pennsylvania - Bain, Sawyer Bennett | 2/25
39. Rhode Island - In the Air Tonight, Marie Force | 4/2
40. South Carolina - The Wedding People, Alison Espach | 1/28
41. South Dakota - Black Hills, Nora Roberts | 11/15
42. Tennessee - Thirsty
43. Texas - Next Door Billionaire's Surprise Baby, Ivy Karr | 1/21
44. Utah - Kiss Cam
45. Vermont - All You Need is Love (Green Mountain, #1)
46. Virginia - Fatal Affair, Marie Force | 3/27
47. Washington - The Search, Nora Roberts | 4/16
48. West Virginia - In the Shadow of the Greenbrier, Emily Matchar | 11/30
49. Wisconsin - Pixie's Almost Perfect Christmas, Susan M. Baganz | 1/26
50. Wyoming - A Fresh Start
51. Washington D.C. - Fatal Deception, Marie Force | 5/18


message 14: by Genevieve (new)
Dec 24, 2024 02:54AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome Tammie


message 15: by Diane ~Firefly~ (last edited Nov 15, 2025 10:27AM) (new)
Dec 28, 2024 12:29PM

Diane ~Firefly~ | 155 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

22/50 completed

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama:
2. Alaska: Kodiak's Claim by Eve Langlais - 1/22/25
3. Arizona: Drowning at the Diner by Beth Dolgner - 2/21/25
4. Arkansas: Devil Moon by Dana Taylor - 3/31/25
5. California: Little Black Book by Kate Carlisle - 5/29/25
6. Colorado:
7. Connecticut: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson - 1/9/25
8. Delaware: New Uses for Old Boyfriends by Beth Kendrick - 5/23/25
9. Florida: An Appetite for Murder by Lucy Burdette - 10/8/25
10. Georgia:
11. Hawaii:
12. Idaho:
13. Illinois: A Fatal Fettuccine by Julia Buckley - 6/8/25
14. Indiana: No Kitten Around by R.J. Blain - 11/15/25
15. Iowa:
16. Kansas:
17. Kentucky:
18. Louisiana: Impulse by Moira Rogers - 11/7/25
19. Maine:
20. Maryland: Well Met by Jen DeLuca - 2/19/25
21. Massachusetts: The Risk by Elle Kennedy - 7/12/25
22. Michigan: A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death by Valerie Burns - 5/10/25
23. Minnesota:
24. Mississippi:
25. Missouri:
26. Montana: The Bookworm's Guide to Faking It by Emma Hart - 1/26/25
27. Nebraska:
28. Nevada:
29. New Hampshire:
30. New Jersey:
31. New Mexico: The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis - 9/16/25
32. New York:
33. North Carolina: Book Lovers by Emily Henry - 4/23/25
34. North Dakota:
35. Ohio: Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce - 11/13/25
36. Oklahoma:
37. Oregon:
38. Pennsylvania: Dead to the World by Annabel Chase - 1/20/25
39. Rhode Island:
40. South Carolina: Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie - 1/12/25
41. South Dakota:
42. Tennessee: Very Nice Funerals by Jennifer Crusie - 4/27/25
43. Texas: Murder by Deception by D.R. Meredith - 9/20/25
44. Utah:
45. Vermont:
46. Virginia:
47. Washington: On Spine of Death by Tamara Berry - 3/24/25
48. West Virginia:
49. Wisconsin:
50. Wyoming:

Kodiak's Claim (Kodiak Point, #1) by Eve Langlais Drowning at the Diner (Nightmare, Arizona #2) by Beth Dolgner Devil Moon by Dana Taylor Little Black Book (Bibliophile Mystery, #15) by Kate Carlisle A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, #1) by Holly Jackson New Uses for Old Boyfriends (Black Dog Bay, #2) by Beth Kendrick An Appetite for Murder (Key West Food Critic Mystery #1) by Lucy Burdette A Fatal Fettuccine (Undercover Dish Mystery #4) by Julia Buckley No Kitten Around (Magical Romantic Comedies, #5) by R.J. Blain Impulse (Southern Arcana, #5) by Moira Rogers Well Met (Well Met, #1) by Jen DeLuca The Risk (Briar U, #2) by Elle Kennedy A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death (Baker Street Mystery, #3) by Valerie Burns The Bookworm's Guide to Faking It (The Bookworm's Guide, #2) by Emma Hart The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis Book Lovers by Emily Henry Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce Dead to the World (Crossroads Queen, #1) by Annabel Chase Agnes and the Hitman (The Organization, #0) by Jennifer Crusie Very Nice Funerals (Rocky Start #2) by Jennifer Crusie Murder by Deception by D.R. Meredith On Spine of Death (By the Book Mysteries #2) by Tamara Berry


message 16: by Katelyn (last edited Apr 29, 2025 01:51PM) (new)
Dec 30, 2024 05:16PM

Katelyn | 1053 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year. Helper: Places The majority of the book has to take place in the state. For example if a character leaves from NYC and goes to London and comes home at the very end to NYC it does not count for New York

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon: Fragile Sanctuary-Catherine Cowles, 4/25/25
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming


message 17: by Genevieve (new)
Dec 31, 2024 11:07AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome Diane ~Firefly~, and Katelyn


message 18: by Susan (last edited Dec 02, 2025 06:36PM) (new)
Dec 31, 2024 01:50PM

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 342 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year. Helper: Places The majority of the book has to take place in the state. For example if a character leaves from NYC and goes to London and comes home at the very end to NYC it does not count for New York

26/51


1. Alabama - Hunted on the Bay - Amber Leigh Williams (HRS #2230 - May 2023) - Jan 11
2. Alaska - Murder at the Alaskan Lodge - Karen Whiddon (HRS #2280 -June 2024) - Jan 8
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California - Christmas Bodyguard - Katherine Garbera (HRS #2297 - Oct 2024) - Jan 17

Hunted on the Bay by Amber Leigh Williams Murder at the Alaskan Lodge by Karen Whiddon 3 4 Christmas Bodyguard (Price Security #3) by Katherine Garbera

6. Colorado - Canyon Killer - Cindi Myers (HI #2290 - June 2025) - June 2
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. District of Columbia - Taming a Heartbreaker - Brenda Jackson (HSE #3047 - June 2024) - Mar 21
10. Florida - Safe in Her Bodyguard's Arms - Katherine Garbera (HRS #2281 - June 2024) - Jan 10

Canyon Killer (Eagle Mountain Unsolved Mysteries #1) by Cindi Myers 7 8 Taming a Heartbreaker Spicy Black Romance by Brenda Jackson Safe in Her Bodyguard's Arms (Price Security Book 2) by Katherine Garbera

11. Georgia
12. Hawaii - Hawaiian Nights with the Best Man - Cara Colter (HR #4877- Nov 2023) - Feb 17
13. Idaho
Colton's K-9 Rescue - Colleen Thompson (HRS #2307 - Jan 2025) - Jan 2
14. Illinois - Alibi for Murder - Debra Webb (HI #2309 - Sept 2025) - Dec 2
15. Indiana

11 Hawaiian Nights with the Best Man (Blossom and Bliss Weddings #2) by Cara Colter Colton's K-9 Rescue (The Coltons of Owl Creek Book 12) by Colleen Thompson Alibi for Murder (Colby Agency The Next Generation Book 2) by Debra Webb 15

16. Iowa
17. Kansas
18. Kentucky - The Valentine Box - Toni Blake (Oliver Heber Books - Jan 2025) - Jan 31
19. Louisiana - Her Mission with a SEAL - Cindy Dees (HRS #1981 - Feb 2018) - Jan 28
20. Maine

16 17 The Valentine Box (The Box Books Book 3) by Toni Blake Her Mission with a SEAL (Code Warrior SEALs #3) by Cindy Dees 20

21. Maryland - Their Accidental Honeymoon - Mona Shroff (HSE #3029 - Jan 2024) - Jan 27
22. Massachusetts - Home Alone with the Children's Doctor - Traci Douglass (HMED #1357 - Dec 2023) - Feb 10
23. Michigan - Guarding His Witness - Lisa Childs (HRS #2029 - Feb 2019) - Jan 30
24. Minnesota
25. Mississippi

Their Accidental Honeymoon (Once Upon a Wedding #5) by Mona Shroff Home Alone with the Children's Doctor (Boston Christmas Miracles, #3) by Traci Douglass Guarding His Witness (Bachelor Bodyguards, #9) by Lisa Childs 24 25

26. Missouri - Shadow Survivors - Julie Miller (HI #2215 - Apr 2024) - Jan 15
27. Montana - River Wild - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Jan 2025) - Jan 6
28. Nebraska
29. Nevada
30. New Hampshire

Shadow Survivors (Protectors at K-9 Ranch #1) by Julie Miller River Wild (Powder River Novel, #4) by B.J. Daniels 28 29 30

31. New Jersey - Deadlines, Donuts & Dreidels - Jennifer Wilck (HSE #3068 - Nov 2024) - Mar 7
32. New Mexico
33. New York - A Gilded Age Christmas - Amanda McCabe, Lauri Robinson (HH #1757 - Nov 2023) - Feb 2
34. North Carolina
35. North Dakota

Deadlines, Donuts & Dreidels A Hanukkah Romance (Holidays, Heart and Chutzpah, 3) by Jennifer Wilck 32 A Gilded Age Christmas (Harlequin Historical Gilded Age) by Amanda McCabe 33 34 35

36. Ohio - One Day in Apple Grove - C.H. Admirand (SourcebooksCasablanca - June 2013) - Feb 7
37. Oklahoma
38. Oregon - His Small-Town Catch - Kaylie Newell (HSE #3088 - Apr 2025) - Apr 12
39. Pennsylvania - Amish Midwife Witness - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1217 - Dec 2025) - Nov 23
40. Rhode Island

One Day in Apple Grove (Small Town USA, #2) by C.H. Admirand 37 His Small-Town Catch (Hearts on Main Street, 2) by Kaylie Newell Amish Midwife Witness (Amish Country Danger, 1) by Dana R. Lynn 40

41. South Carolina
42. South Dakota
43. Tennessee
44. Texas
Love Letters from Her Cowboy - Sasha Summers (HSE #3075 - Jan 2025) - Jan 5
45. Utah

41 42 43 Love Letters from Her Cowboy (Texas Cowboys & K-9s Book 7) by Sasha Summers 45

46. Vermont
47. Virginia - The Forever Wedding Date - Tif Marcelo (HSE #3104 - Aug 2025) - Sept 27
48. Washington - Home Sweet Christmas - Susan Mallery (HQN - Oct 2022) - Feb 6
49. West Virginia
50. Wisconsin - Dark Web Investigation - Katie Mettner (HI #2297 - July 2025) - Aug 14
51. Wyoming - Wyoming Christmas Conspiracy - Juno Rushdan (HI #2260 - Jan 2025) - Jan 25

46 The Forever Wedding Date Best Friends Turned Lovers Amid Wedding Chaos (Spirit of the Shenandoah Book 3) by Tif Marcelo Home Sweet Christmas (Wishing Tree, #2) by Susan Mallery 49 Dark Web Investigation (Secure Watch, #1) by Katie Mettner Wyoming Christmas Conspiracy (Cowboy State Lawmen Duty and Honor Book 4) by Juno Rushdan


message 19: by Genevieve (new)
Jan 01, 2025 02:42AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome Susan


message 20: by Moondance (new)
Jan 01, 2025 11:21AM

Moondance (moondance120) | 591 comments 1/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska The Obituary SocietyJessica L. Randall 01.01.25 4 stars
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming


message 21: by Karen (last edited Jan 03, 2025 04:48PM) (new)
Jan 01, 2025 11:23AM

Karen | 76 comments I enjoy this every year.

The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

Progress: 1/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska - Silenced by Dani Pettrey
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas - The Christmas Star by Ace Collins
5. California - Shock Wave by Dana Mentink
6. Colorado - You Made Me Love You by Beth K. Vogt (1/1/25)
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon - Always Kiss Me Goodbye by Renee Riva
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina - When the Smoke Clears by Lynette Eason
41. South Dakota - Buried Truth by Dana Mentink
42. Tennessee
43. Texas - In Her Sights by Karen Witemeyer
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming


message 22: by Hannah (last edited Jan 18, 2025 04:50PM) (new)
Jan 01, 2025 10:26PM

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 302 comments STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
Hunted on the Trail by Dana Mentink 1/1/25
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
Hunted for the Holidays by Deena Alexander 1/14
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
Catching Katie by Robin Lee Hatcher 1/13/25
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
Witness Escape by Sami A. Abrams 1/11/25
15. Iowa
Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham 1/3/25
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
Return to Boone's Hollow by Kim Vogel Sawyer 1/10/25
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
No Match for a Good Story by Rachel Kovaciny 1/12/25
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
Santa Fe Setup by Katy Lee 1/15
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
Crisis Shot by Janice Cantore 1/11/25
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
It's Always Sonny by Kate Watson 1/12/25
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
Cloaked in Beauty by Karen Witemeyer 1/1/25
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
All That It Takes by Nicole Deese 1/17/25
48. West Virginia
Imperfect by Christy Barritt 1/2/25
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming
Forgotten Memories by Penny Zeller 1/14


message 23: by Lali & Michelle (last edited Nov 29, 2025 03:08PM) (new)
Jan 01, 2025 11:52PM

Lali & Michelle | 749 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

49/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama - Almost American Girl by Robin Ha 7/16/25
2. Alaska - Thin Ice by Paige Shelton 7/2/25
3. Arizona - Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry 7/22/25
4. Arkansas - Deadly Development by Cristine Adams 11/20/25
5. California: How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang 1/18/25
6. Colorado: The Readaholics and the Falcon Fiasco by Laura DiSilverio 3/13/25
7. Connecticut: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong 1/14/25
8. Delaware: The Truest Thing by Samantha Young 4/16/25
9. Florida: Hemingway's Cats by Lindsey Hooper 5/16/25
10. Georgia: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry 4/23/25
11. Hawaii: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren 2/17/25
12. Idaho: One Poison Pie by Lynn Cahoon 10/20/25
13. Illinois: Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala 1/12/25
14. Indiana: Flipped for Murder by Maddie Day 1/25/25
15. Iowa: Merit Badge Murder by Leslie Langtry 1/19/25
16. Kansas - The Golden Hour by Niki Smith 7/23/25
17. Kentucky - Still Knife Painting by Cheryl Hollon 11/28/25
18. Louisiana: Frightfully Fortune by Jana Deleon 2/7/25
19. Maine: Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake by Sarah Graves 1/24/25
20. Maryland: For the Love of Friends by Sara Goodman Confino 2/4/25
21. Massachusetts: Mrs. Morris and the Ghost by Traci Wilton 6/22/25
22. Michigan: All Fudged Up by Nancy CoCo 1/23/25
23. Minnesota - The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal 7/13/25
24. Mississippi - Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines 11/1/25
25. Missouri: A Fool and His Monet by Sandra Orchard 5/3/25
26. Montana
27. Nebraska: The Do-Over by Lynn Painter 2/21/25
28. Nevada - A History of Murder by Brook Peterson 10/1/25
29. New Hampshire - Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett 11/7/25
30. New Jersey: Knit of the Living Dead by Peggy Ehrhart 3/7/25
31. New Mexico - Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume 8/7/25
32. New York: Furbidden Fatality by Deborah Blake 1/9/25
33. North Carolina: Wish by Barbara O'Connor 2/15/25
34. North Dakota: Walk the Wire by David Baldacci 4/25/25
35. Ohio: Redemption by David Baldacci 1/21/25
36. Oklahoma: Ghost in Trouble by Carolyn G. Hart 6/15/25
37. Oregon: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner 5/22/25
38. Pennsylvania: Petal to the Metal by Annabel Chase 3/21/23
39. Rhode Island: The Wedding People by Alison Espach 7/25/25
40. South Carolina: The Cat, the Sneak and the Secret by Leann Sweeney 2/1/25
41. South Dakota - Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park 9/24/25
42. Tennessee: Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson 2/3/25
43. Texas: Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria by Diane Kelly 2/20/25
44. Utah: Bookman Dead Style by Paige Shelton 10/2/25
45. Vermont: The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell 3/14/25
46. Virginia: Rockin' Around the Chickadee by Donna Andrews 1/1/25
47. Washington: Chai Another Day by Leslie Budewitz 1/16/27
48. West Virginia: The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer 1/31/25
49. Wisconsin: Sleep in Heavenly Pizza by Mindy Quigley 1/11/25
50. Wyoming: Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage 3/8/25


message 24: by RaeRae (last edited Nov 13, 2025 01:09PM) (new)
Jan 02, 2025 06:35AM

RaeRae | 89 comments I have yet to complete this each year but I will keep trying.
The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas The House Isador Boxed Set
5. California
6. Colorado The Nymphos of Rocky Flats
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida Pucking Around
10. Georgia The Kiss Curse
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist
13. Illinois My Roommate Is a Vampire
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana Skinwalker
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts The Hotel Nantucket
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana Montana Sanctuary
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada Fighter's Heart
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico First Grave on the Right
32. New York Wreck the Halls
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota Priceless
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma The Brands Who Came For Christmas
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania Pinky Promise
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee Crazy Stupid Bromance
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia All by My Elf
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming


message 25: by Genevieve (new)
Jan 02, 2025 08:42AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome Moondance (off to a good start 1 down 49 to go ), Karen (glad you enjoy it. It always makes me pick a series or book I might not have read but for this challenge), Hannah (Wow off to a good start 2 down), Lali & Michelle (Great start 1 down) and RaeRae ( I finished it a couple of times but last year was way off. I am determined this year. Good Luck)


message 26: by Jess (last edited Sep 02, 2025 03:48AM) (new)
Jan 03, 2025 10:14AM

Jess Penhallow | 310 comments STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California - The Other Americans by Laila Lalami 10/01/25
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana - The Awakening by Kate Chopin 22/06
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York - Frankie by Graham Norton 17/03/25
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island - The Wedding People by Alison Espach 27/04
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming


message 27: by Genevieve (new)
Jan 04, 2025 03:45AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome Jess


message 28: by Cindy III (last edited Jan 30, 2025 08:57AM) (new)
Jan 12, 2025 10:54AM

Cindy III | 480 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year. Helper: Places The majority of the book has to take place in the state. For example if a character leaves from NYC and goes to London and comes home at the very end to NYC it does not count for New York

There is an open ended challenge for those who just can't get round the states in one year. The 50 States Challenge - Open Ended

2/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
✓ 36. Oklahoma No Name - Tim Tingle 1/30
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
✓ 43. Texas Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe - Benjamin Alire Sáenz 1/11-16
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
✓ 48. West Virginia Bringing Me Back - Beth Vrabel 1/14-21
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming


message 29: by Genevieve (new)
Jan 13, 2025 08:40AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome Cindy III


message 30: by ☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ (last edited Mar 14, 2025 07:45PM) (new)
Jan 18, 2025 01:37PM

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ | 8 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

6/50 completed

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama:
2. Alaska:
3. Arizona:
4. Arkansas:
5. California: Forget Me Not ~ 2/21/25 ~ 4 stars
6. Colorado: Wait With Me ~ 3/14/25 ~ 4.5 stars
7. Connecticut:
8. Delaware:
9. Florida:
10. Georgia:
11. Hawaii:
12. Idaho:
13. Illinois:
14. Indiana:
15. Iowa:
16. Kansas:
17. Kentucky: Christmas, Criminals, and Campers ~ 3/13/25 ~ 3 stars
18. Louisiana:
19. Maine:
20. Maryland:
21. Massachusetts:
22. Michigan:
23. Minnesota:
24. Mississippi:
25. Missouri:
26. Montana:
27. Nebraska:
28. Nevada:
29. New Hampshire:
30. New Jersey:
31. New Mexico:
32. New York:
33. North Carolina:
34. North Dakota:
35. Ohio:
36. Oklahoma:
37. Oregon:
38. Pennsylvania: Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door ~ 2/2/25 ~ 3.75 stars
39. Rhode Island:
40. South Carolina:
41. South Dakota:
42. Tennessee:
43. Texas:
44. Utah:
45. Vermont:
46. Virginia:
47. Washington:
48. West Virginia: Whiskey Chaser ~ 3/13/25 ~ 4 stars
49. Wisconsin: Survival of the Fritters ~ 3/8/25 ~ 4 stars
50. Wyoming:


message 31: by Genevieve (new)
Jan 18, 2025 03:53PM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome ☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎


message 32: by Angel **Book Junkie** (last edited Nov 21, 2025 06:58AM) (new)
Mar 13, 2025 08:57AM

Angel **Book Junkie** | 404 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025
Completed: 40/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama | The Wife Upstairs | Rachel Hawkins | 02.14
2. Alaska | A Storm of Infinite Beauty | Julianne MacLean | 05.12
3. Arizona | All We Lost Was Everything | Sloan Harlow | 05.06
4. Arkansas | Dear Wife | Kimberly Belle | 03.29
5. California | Say You Swear | Meagan Brandy | 03.19
6. Colorado | Mad Love | Willow Aster 04.27
7. Connecticut | Limerence | H.C. Dolores | 05.24
8. Delaware | Music Man | 11.04
9. Florida | Lucky You | Carl Hiaasen | 04.04
10. Georgia | All the Dangerous Things | Stacy Willingham | 04.15.25
11. Hawaii | The Unhoneymooners | Christina Lauren | 09.19
12. Idaho| Such Quiet Girls | Noelle W. Ihli | 04.25
13. Illinois | Four: A Divergent Story Collection | Veronica Roth | 03.22
14. Indiana | Prep | Curtis Sittenfeld | 06.08
15. Iowa | The Overnight Guest | Heather Gudenkauf | 06.30
16. Kansas | Red Menace | Lois Ruby | 10.23
17. Kentucky | Bluegrass State of Mind | 09.21
18. Louisiana | Someone Knows | Vi Keeland | 04.03
19. Maine | The Secret Library of Hanna Reeves | Christine Nolfi | 03.31.25
20. Maryland | Behind You Is the Sea | Susan Muaddi Darraj | 10.07
21. Massachusetts | Butcher & Blackbird | Brynne Weaver | 04.06.25
22. Michigan | In Her Wake | K.A. Tucker | 05.08
23. Minnesota | A Million Little Pieces | James Frey | 03.15
24. Mississippi | The Help | Kathryn Stockett | 04.25
25. Missouri | The River Wife | Jonis Agee | 11.21
26. Montana | The Girls In The Basement | Steena Holmes | 03.22
27. Nebraska | Scythe & Sparrow | Brynne Weaver | 04.08.2025
28. Nevada | The Bitter Past | Bruce Borgos | 11.19
29. New Hampshire | Something I Keep Upstairs | J.D. Barker | 05.30
30. New Jersey | One Tiny Lie | K.A. Tucker | 05.18
31. New Mexico | The Last Session | Julia Bartz | 03.10
32. New York | We Need to Talk About Kevin | Lionel Shriver | 03.14
33. North Carolina | Happy Land | Dolen Perkins-Valdez | 03.13
34. North Dakota | The Night Watchman | Louise Erdrich | 11.20
35. Ohio| The Perfect Child | Lucinda Berry | 05.08
36. Oklahoma | Orange Is the New Black | Piper Kerman | 06.29
37. Oregon | If I Stay | Gayle Forman | 04.19
38. Pennsylvania | What Happened to Ellen?: An American Miscarriage of Justice | Nancy Grace | 03.22
39. Rhode Island | She’s Come Undone | Wally Lamb | 06.14
40. South Carolina | Southern by Design: A Novel | 01.04
41. South Dakota | A Quiet Retreat | Kiersten Modglin | 11.20
42. Tennessee | The Perfect Home | Daniel Kenitz | 01.07
43. Texas | Splintered | A.G. Howard | 04.22
44. Utah | Ask for Andrea | Noelle W. Ihli | 07.02
45. Vermont | The Stars Don't Lie | Boo Walker | 05.22
46. Virginia | Things We Never Got Over | Lucy Score | 06.12
47. Washington | On Mystic Lake | Kristin Hannah | 04.09
48. West Virginia | Intercepts | T.J. Payne | 10.06
49. Wisconsin | Little House in the Big Woods | Laura Ingalls Wilder | 05.30
50. Wyoming | You Shouldn't Have Done That | Liz Alterman | 03.05


message 33: by Genevieve (new)
Mar 23, 2025 04:41AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome Angel Book Junkie


message 34: by Meghana (last edited Aug 02, 2025 12:32AM) (new)
Mar 23, 2025 07:31PM

Meghana (meghana_r) | 124 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
==================================
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

13/50

1. Alabama
2. Alaska
✔ 3. Arizona - Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn 3/18/25
4. Arkansas
✔ 5. California - The Last Billable Hour by Susan Wolfe 1/19/25
✔ 6. Colorado - Extinction by Douglas Preston 2/15/25
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
✔ 13. Illinois - Death on the Night of Lost Lizards by Julia Buckley 1/11/25
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
✔ 19. Maine - Heartwood by Amity Gaige 04/27/25
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
✔ 30. New Jersey - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 1/25/25
31. New Mexico
✔ 32. New York - The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz 1/14/25
✔ 33. North Carolina - The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young 1/29/25
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
✔ 38. Pennsylvania - Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid 2/5/25
✔ 39. Rhode Island - Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg 7/18/25 4★
✔ 40. South Carolina - The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston 3/20/25
41. South Dakota
✔ 42. Tennessee - Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson 06/30/25
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
✔ 47. Washington - The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean 2/13/25
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming


message 35: by Genevieve (new)
Mar 25, 2025 08:11AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome Meghana


message 36: by Mary (last edited Aug 26, 2025 03:03PM) (new)
Aug 25, 2025 12:38AM

Mary | 248 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
==================================
Duration: January 1st, 2025 - December 31st, 2025


STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming


message 37: by Genevieve (new)
Aug 28, 2025 03:16AM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Welcome Mary


message 38: by Angel **Book Junkie** (last edited Nov 21, 2025 06:59AM) (new)
Nov 21, 2025 06:59AM

Angel **Book Junkie** | 404 comments Completed 11.21.2025
The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025
Completed: 50/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama | The Wife Upstairs | Rachel Hawkins | 02.14
2. Alaska | A Storm of Infinite Beauty | Julianne MacLean | 05.12
3. Arizona | All We Lost Was Everything | Sloan Harlow | 05.06
4. Arkansas | Dear Wife | Kimberly Belle | 03.29
5. California | Say You Swear | Meagan Brandy | 03.19
6. Colorado | Mad Love | Willow Aster 04.27
7. Connecticut | Limerence | H.C. Dolores | 05.24
8. Delaware | Music Man | 11.04
9. Florida | Lucky You | Carl Hiaasen | 04.04
10. Georgia | All the Dangerous Things | Stacy Willingham | 04.15.25
11. Hawaii | The Unhoneymooners | Christina Lauren | 09.19
12. Idaho| Such Quiet Girls | Noelle W. Ihli | 04.25
13. Illinois | Four: A Divergent Story Collection | Veronica Roth | 03.22
14. Indiana | Prep | Curtis Sittenfeld | 06.08
15. Iowa | The Overnight Guest | Heather Gudenkauf | 06.30
16. Kansas | Red Menace | Lois Ruby | 10.23
17. Kentucky | Bluegrass State of Mind | 09.21
18. Louisiana | Someone Knows | Vi Keeland | 04.03
19. Maine | The Secret Library of Hanna Reeves | Christine Nolfi | 03.31.25
20. Maryland | Behind You Is the Sea | Susan Muaddi Darraj | 10.07
21. Massachusetts | Butcher & Blackbird | Brynne Weaver | 04.06.25
22. Michigan | In Her Wake | K.A. Tucker | 05.08
23. Minnesota | A Million Little Pieces | James Frey | 03.15
24. Mississippi | The Help | Kathryn Stockett | 04.25
25. Missouri | The River Wife | Jonis Agee | 11.21
26. Montana | The Girls In The Basement | Steena Holmes | 03.22
27. Nebraska | Scythe & Sparrow | Brynne Weaver | 04.08.2025
28. Nevada | The Bitter Past | Bruce Borgos | 11.19
29. New Hampshire | Something I Keep Upstairs | J.D. Barker | 05.30
30. New Jersey | One Tiny Lie | K.A. Tucker | 05.18
31. New Mexico | The Last Session | Julia Bartz | 03.10
32. New York | We Need to Talk About Kevin | Lionel Shriver | 03.14
33. North Carolina | Happy Land | Dolen Perkins-Valdez | 03.13
34. North Dakota | The Night Watchman | Louise Erdrich | 11.20
35. Ohio| The Perfect Child | Lucinda Berry | 05.08
36. Oklahoma | Orange Is the New Black | Piper Kerman | 06.29
37. Oregon | If I Stay | Gayle Forman | 04.19
38. Pennsylvania | What Happened to Ellen?: An American Miscarriage of Justice | Nancy Grace | 03.22
39. Rhode Island | She’s Come Undone | Wally Lamb | 06.14
40. South Carolina | Southern by Design: A Novel | 01.04
41. South Dakota | A Quiet Retreat | Kiersten Modglin | 11.20
42. Tennessee | The Perfect Home | Daniel Kenitz | 01.07
43. Texas | Splintered | A.G. Howard | 04.22
44. Utah | Ask for Andrea | Noelle W. Ihli | 07.02
45. Vermont | The Stars Don't Lie | Boo Walker | 05.22
46. Virginia | Things We Never Got Over | Lucy Score | 06.12
47. Washington | On Mystic Lake | Kristin Hannah | 04.09
48. West Virginia | Intercepts | T.J. Payne | 10.06
49. Wisconsin | Little House in the Big Woods | Laura Ingalls Wilder | 05.30
50. Wyoming | You Shouldn't Have Done That | Liz Alterman | 03.05


message 39: by Frankie (new)
Nov 22, 2025 12:29PM

Frankie Johnson | 4366 comments The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025

51/50+ Completed. Finish

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama:The Professor-Robert Bailey 9/20/25
2. Alaska:You, Me, and Forever-Laura Pavlov 5/30/25
3. Arizona:Scottsdale Squeeze-B.A. Trimmer 3/22/25
4. Arkansas:Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes-Denise Grover Swank 7/06/25
5. California:No Going Back-T.R. Ragan 2/10/25
6. Colorado:Grave Mountain-Wendy Dranfield 1/26/25
7. Connecticut:The Rocky Road to Ruin-Meri Allen 5/18/25
8. Delaware:Things We Never Said-Samantha Young 3/19/25
9. Florida:Badge Bunny-Nick Russell 3/10/25
10. Georgia:False Witness-Karin Slaughter 2/25/25
The Professor (McMurtrie and Drake, #1) by Robert Bailey You, Me, and Forever (Blushing #1) by Laura Pavlov Scottsdale Squeeze (Laura Black Mysteries, #2) by B.A. Trimmer Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes (Rose Gardner Mystery, #1) by Denise Grover Swank No Going Back (Sawyer Brooks, #3) by T.R. Ragan Grave Mountain (Detective Madison Harper Book 7) by Wendy Dranfield The Rocky Road to Ruin (Ice Cream Shop Mystery, #1) by Meri Allen Things We Never Said (Hart's Boardwalk, #3) by Samantha Young Badge Bunny (John Lee Quarrels #3) by Nick Russell False Witness by Karin Slaughter

11. Hawaii:Maui Murder-Jasmine Webb 6/08/25
12. Idaho:Habeas Corpus-Rebecca Zanetti 3/31/25
13. Illinois:Play Along-Liz Tomforde 2/04/25
14. Indiana:Only Love Can Hurt Like This-Paige Toon 6/21/25
15. Iowa:Unforgivable Acts-Laura Snider 2/21/25
16. Kansas:Decoding the Truth-Julie Miller 4/17/25
17. Kentucky:SPIRITWARRIOR-Jamie Begley 8/04/25
18. Louisiana:Prosecco Pink-Traci Andrighetti 1/07/25
19. Maine:That Second Chance-Meghan Quinn 4/22/25
20. Maryland:The Unknown Devil-Tom Fowler 4/24/25
Maui Murder (Charlotte Gibson Mysteries #2) by Jasmine Webb Habeas Corpus (The Anna Albertini Files, #6) by Rebecca Zanetti Play Along (Windy City, #4) by Liz Tomforde Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon Unforgivable Acts (Ashley Montgomery #3) by Laura Snider Decoding the Truth (Kansas City Crime Lab #2) by Julie Miller SPIRITWARRIOR (The Colemans' Legacy, #2) by Jamie Begley Prosecco Pink (Franki Amato, #2) by Traci Andrighetti That Second Chance (Getting Lucky, #1) by Meghan Quinn The Unknown Devil (C.T. Ferguson #2) by Tom Fowler

21. Massachusetts:Mother Hater-Daphne Elliot 2/03/25
22. Michigan:Just My Luck-Lena Hendrix 1/19/25
23. Minnesota:Follow the Money-Gina LaManna 1/04/25
24. Mississippi:The Ranger-Ace Atkins 11/15/25
25. Missouri:Goal-Alexandria House 2/12/25
26. Montana:Tears on Her Grave-D.K. Hood 1/02/25
27. Nebraska:Exit Wounds-Shannon Baker 3/14/25
28. Nevada:The Silent Watcher-Victor Methos 6/08/25
29. New Hampshire:Who Cares If They Die-Wendy Dranfield 7/21/25
30. New Jersey:Four to Score-Janet Evanovich 1/10/25
Mother Hater (The Momcoms, #4) by Daphne Elliot Just My Luck A King Family Special Edition by Lena Hendrix Follow the Money (Detective Kate Rosetti Mystery, #3) by Gina LaManna The Ranger (Quinn Colson, #1) by Ace Atkins Goal (St. Louis Sires #1) by Alexandria House Tears on Her Grave (Detectives Kane and Alton, #24) by D.K. Hood Exit Wounds (Kate Fox #6) by Shannon Baker The Silent Watcher (Vegas Shadows, #1) by Victor Methos Who Cares If They Die (Dean Matheson #1) by Wendy Dranfield Four to Score (Stephanie Plum, #4) by Janet Evanovich

31. New Mexico:Fifth Grave Past the Light-Darynda Jones 1/11/25
32. New York:The Nightmare at Manhattan Beach-D.D. Black 1/20/25
33. North Carolina:Beautiful Broken Love-Shanora Williams 1/04/25
34. North Dakota:Far Gone-Danielle Girard 10/23/25
35. Ohio:Lethal Harvest-Declan James 4/29/25
36. Oklahoma:The Hunter's Game-Elle Gray 8/28/25
37. Oregon:Myla: The Hawthornes-Nicole Jacquelyn 1/13/25
38. Pennsylvania:Track Her Down-Melinda Leigh 2/03/25
39. Rhode Island:Last Night-Luanne Rice 4/10/25
40. South Carolina:A Little Luck-Tia Louise 3/14/25
Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson, #5) by Darynda Jones The Nightmare at Manhattan Beach (A Thomas Austin Crime Thriller Book 7) by D.D. Black Beautiful Broken Love by Shanora Williams Far Gone (Badlands Thriller, #2) by Danielle Girard Lethal Harvest (Jake Cashen #7) by Declan James The Hunter's Game (Blake Wilder FBI Mystery Thriller Book 29) by Elle Gray Myla The Hawthornes (The Aces' Sons Book, #13) by Nicole Jacquelyn Track Her Down (Bree Taggert, #9) by Melinda Leigh Last Night by Luanne Rice A Little Luck by Tia Louise

41. South Dakota:Lock & Key-Cat Porter 6/09/25
42. Tennessee:Until Bax-Aurora Rose Reynolds 5/14/25
43. Texas:Addictive-K.E. Osborn 1/06/25
44. Utah:The Deceiving Look-Victor Methos 6/18/25
45. Vermont:Cowboy-L.B. Dunbar 5/11/25
46. Virginia:Someone to Watch Over Me-Marie Force 1/22/25
47. Washington:You Can Kill-Rebecca Zanetti 2/27/25
48. West Virginia:Murder at Eagle Mine-Henry D. Smith 11/17/25
49. Wisconsin:Maniacal-C.M. Sutter 5/29/25
50. Wyoming:Her Silent Bones-Pamela Fagan Hutchins 1/03/25
Lock & Key (Lock & Key, #1) by Cat Porter Until Bax (Until Him/Her, #14) by Aurora Rose Reynolds Addictive (The Houston Defiance MC, #2) by K.E. Osborn The Deceiving Look (Shepard & Gray #3) by Victor Methos Cowboy (Busy Bean, #2) by L.B. Dunbar Someone to Watch Over Me (Wild Widows Series Book 4) by Marie Force You Can Kill (Laurel Snow #4) by Rebecca Zanetti Murder at Eagle Mine (Josh Draper Mysteries #1) by Henry D. Smith Maniacal (Detective Jade Monroe, #1) by C.M. Sutter Her Silent Bones (Delaney Pace #1) by Pamela Fagan Hutchins

51. Washington D.C.:State of Alert-Marie Force 2/04/25
State of Alert (First Family, #8) by Marie Force


message 40: by Genevieve (new)
Nov 22, 2025 02:08PM

Genevieve | 10642 comments Mod
Well done Angel Book Junkie and Frankie


message 41: by Melissa A (new)
Dec 03, 2025 09:29AM

Melissa A | 1914 comments FINISHED! The 50 States Challenge 2025
Duration: January 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025 (12/03/25)

Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year. Helper: Places The majority of the book has to take place in the state. For example if a character leaves from NYC and goes to London and comes home at the very end to NYC it does not count for New York.

There is an open ended challenge for those who just can't get round the states in one year. The 50 States Challenge - Open Ended

STATE LIST: 51/51

☑️ 1. Alabama - The Keepers of the House Shirley Ann Grau 04/12/25
☑️ 2. Alaska -The Snow Child Eowyn Ivey 06/05/25
☑️ 3. Arizona - The Sound and the Furry (Chet & Bernie 6) Spencer Quinn01/01/25
☑️ 4. Arkansas - A Painted House John Grisham 06/13/25
☑️ 5. California - Lunar Love Lauren Kung Jessen 01/16/25
☑️ 6. Colorado - The First Shot (The Last Mrs. Parrish .5) Liv Constantine 06/15/25
☑️ 7. Connecticut - Hair of the Dog (Melanie Travis 4) Laurien Berenson 02/01/25
☑️ 8. Delaware - The Same Bright Stars Ethan Joella 07/09/25
☑️ 9. Florida - Paint Can Kill: Book #9 in the Cara Mia Delgatto Mystery Series (Cara Mia Delgatto 9) Joanna Campbell Slan01/28/25
☑️ 10. Georgia - Save the Date (Save the Date 1) Mary Kay Andrews 05/04/25
☑️ 11. Hawaii - Aloha Alibi (Charlotte Gibson Mystery 1) Jasmine Webb 02/03/25
☑️ 12. Idaho - Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist Codi Hall 01/02/25
☑️ 13. Illinois - Guilt and Ginataan (Tita Rosa’s Kitchen Mystery 5) Mia P. Manansala 01/27/25
☑️ 14. Indiana - The Missing Half Ashley Flowers 08/24/25
☑️ 15. Iowa - Merit Badge Murder (Merry Wrath Mysteries 1) Leslie Langtry 09/11/25
☑️ 16. Kansas - A Patchwork of Clues (Queen Bees Quilt Shop Mystery 1) Sally Goldenbaum 01/13/15
☑️ 17. Kentucky - Southern Fried (Kenni Lowry Mystery 2) Southern Fried 02/15/25
☑️ 18. Louisiana - The Rules for Disappearing (Rules for Disappearing 1) Ashley Elston 07/10/25
☑️ 19. Maine - Smoked Gouda Murder (Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria 5) Patti Benning 02/03/25
☑️ 20. Maryland - Every Day (Every Day 1) David Levithan 03/19/25
☑️ 21. Massachusetts - Winter Solstice (Winter 4) Elin Hilderbrand 01/06/25
☑️ 22. Michigan - Fudgy Christmas Murders (Candy-Coated Mysteries 13) Nancy CoCo 01/10/25
☑️ 23. Minnesota - Four Weekends and a Funeral Ellie Palmer 01/02/25
☑️ 24. Mississippi - The Trees Percival Everett 01/06/25
☑️ 25. Missouri - Ready, Scrap, Shoot (Kiki Lowenstein 6) Joanna Campbell Slan 05/21/25
☑️ 26. Montana - Death Al Dente (Food Lover’s Mystery 1) Leslie Budewitz 07/22/25
☑️ 27. Nebraska - The Obituary Society (The Obituary Society 1) Jessica L. Randall 01/12/25
☑️ 28. Nevada - Anxious in Nevada (Midlife Crisis 1) Diana Xarissa 02/04/25
☑️ 29. New Hampshire - Left Fur Dead (Jules and Bun 1) J.M. Griffin 12/03/25
☑️ 30. New Jersey - The Partner Plot (The Greene Sisters 2) Kristina Forest 02/24/25
☑️ 31. New Mexico - The Blessing Way (Leephorn & Chee) Tony Hillerman 01/10/25
☑️ 32. New York - Holiday Wedding (Holiday Romance 2) Melissa Dymond 01/01/25
☑️ 33. North Carolina - Death Rattle (Death Book Trilogy 1) Carter Pugh 04/02/25
☑️ 34. North Dakota - Fun for the Whole Family Jennifer E. Smith 07/01/25
☑️ 35. Ohio - Rehearsed to Death (Domestic Partners in Crime 2) Frank Anthony Polito 02/04/25
☑️ 36. Oklahoma -To the Moon and Back Eliana Ramage 10/02/25
☑️ 37. Oregon - Malarkey in Christmas River: A Christmas Cozy Mystery (Christmas River 14) Meg Muldoon 05/02/25
☑️ 38. Pennsylvania - The Witch Tree Symbol (Nancy Drew Mysteries 38) Carolyn Keene 01/11/25
☑️ 39. Rhode Island - Keeper of Enchanted Rooms (Whimbrel House 1) Charlie N. Holmberg 03/02/25
☑️ 40. South Carolina - The Indigo Girl Natasha Boyd 07/20/25
☑️ 41. South Dakota - Funeral Food (Tory Bauer Mystery 1) Kathleen Taylor 07/01/25
☑️ 42. Tennessee - The Temporary Roomie(It Happened in Nashville 2) Sarah Adams 01/11/25
☑️ 43. Texas - More Than a Blind Date (Cowboys of Stargazer Springs Ranch 8) Remi Carrington 01/07/25
☑️ 44. Utah - The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom Shari Franke 07/16/25
☑️ 45. Vermont - The Skydivers (Alibi Collection 4) Chris Bohjalian 07/27/25
☑️ 46. Virginia - March Geraldine Brooks 03/09/25
☑️ 47. Washington - One Big Happy Family Susan Mallery 01/19/25
☑️ 48. West Virginia - Blue Moon, Black Heart (Moon Mystery 6) Helen Haught Fanick 02/23/25
☑️ 49. Wisconsin - Needled to Death (A Helping Hands Mystery 1) Annelise Ryan 01/04/25
☑️ 50. Wyoming - Lost and Lassoed (Rebel Blue Ranch 3) Lyla Sage 01/25/25

☑️ Bonus: Washington, D.C. - Paw and Order (Chet & Bernie 7) Spencer Quinn 01/18/25


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