The Lost Challenges discussion

Every 3 months we will give you a list of facts about a randomly selected year with reading tasks to go with them. Read one book for each task.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks



Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.





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A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 15/11-15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by.
Crossroads Devney Perry 2/24/25

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ a book with a character whose last name begins with P.
Vienna Price Sandcastle Inn Irene Hannon 2/3/25

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8.
Burned by Her Devotion Melinda Leigh 2/7/25 (Solitude, Oregon #8)

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title.
Reeve Katy Regnery 2/4/25

5. Best selling book
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Suspense.
Friction Sandra Brown 2/17/25

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal.
Smooth Sailing Kristen Ashley 2/18/25

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is a singer.
Perfect Hideaway Bethany Lopez 3/6/25

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU).
The Body in the Bookstore Ellie Alexander 3/30/25

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12
⚫ Read a book with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9.
190 pages When You’re Mine Blake Pierce 2/5/25

10. April 25
⚫ Read the last book in a series.
Truth Be Told Kendra Elliot 2/9/25 (Solitude, Oregon #10)

11. July
⚫ Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name.
A Convenient Christmas Proposal C.J. Carmichael 2/21/25

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book over 500 pages (share page count).
504 pages The Changing Winds Sophie Kenna 2/27/25

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida.
Treasure Coast Promise Leigh Duncan 3/31/25

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read a book by a Canadian author.
Cold as Hell Kelley Armstrong 3/4/25

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons.
Perfect Summer Bethany Lopez 3/5/25

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 0/11-15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by.
Daughter of Rome. Tessa Afshar. 2.26.25

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs
Never Say Never: A Novel. Danielle Steel. 2.1.25

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title
The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. Laura Pearson. 2.6.25

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.
Passions in Death. J.D. Robb. 3.3.25

6. Read a book where a character eats cereal (Maura)
Midnight Clear. Kathy Hogan Trocheck. 2.1.25

7. Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer.
We Three Queens. Rhys Bowen. 2.9.25


8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
The Gods of Mars. Edgar Rice Burroughs. 3.7.25

IN THE NEWS
9. Read a book with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (208).
How To Be A Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals. Sy Montgomery. 2.5.25

10. Read a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
The Land Beneath Us. Sarah Sundin. 2.4.25

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
Killer Honeymoon. G.A. McKevett. 3.3.25

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

13. Read a book set in Florida
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern. Lynda Cohen Loigman. 2.14.25

14. Read a book from the Booker Prize Library.
Room. Emma Donoghue. 2.8.25

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

14/11-15 Completed. Finish


Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book set in Illinois.
Echo-Tracy Clark 2/20/25

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).
(Poppy Hart)
My Phony Valentine-Courtney Walsh 2/16/25

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8
(First Family)
State of Alert-Marie Force 2/04/25

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title
Riley Thorn and the Corpse in the Closet-Lucy Score 3/30/25

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal and Legal Suspense
Beyond Reasonable Doubt-Robert Dugoni 2/12/25

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book with a purple cover (show cover).
Play Along-Liz Tomforde 2/04/25


7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer
(Singer)
Sin With Me-J.T. Geissinger 2/28/25

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island
Shadow's Watch-Mary Stone 2/01/25

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series
(Momcoms Series #4)
Mother Hater-Daphne Elliot 2/03/25

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
H.K. Christie-Echoes of Her 2/06/25

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book over 500 pages (share page count).
(525)
The Stopover-T.L. Swan 3/11/25

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida
Badge Bunny-Nick Russell 3/10/25

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read any book by a Canadian author
Elsie Silver-A Photo Finish 2/26/25

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book whose title ends with K.
No Going Back-T.R. Ragan 2/10/25

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
One book per task.
Progress: 11/11-15

Tasks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by. Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre by Glynnis Fawkes - Feb. 7

🅿️2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own). Besties: Prank War by Kayla Miller - Feb. 28

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

🧜🏼‍♀️4. Read a book with a character that is a princess. Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale Graphic Novel by Stephanie Kate Strohm - Feb. 4

⚖️5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense. Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay - Mar. 7

🫐6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
Read a book with a purple cover (show cover). A Big Surprise for Valentine's Day by Jackie Lau - Feb. 11


7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).

🅾️8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU). The Kiss Bet, Vol. 1 by Ingrid Ochoa

IN THE NEWS
👗9. Read a book with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count). The Ribbon Skirt: A Graphic Novel by Cameron Mukwa - 192 pages - Feb. 12

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦10. Read a book with a family. Between Shades of Gray: The Graphic Novel by Andrew Donkin - Feb. 3

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

🛍️12. Read a book where a character goes to the mall. Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel by Gale Galligan - Feb. 1

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

🌆14. Read any book by a Canadian author. Age 16 by Rosena Fung - Feb. 7

🪸15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
Read a book whose title begins with C or ends with K. The Coral Conspiracy by Rosalie Spielman - Feb. 23

Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Progress: 9/10

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
✓ Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with P. (hercule poirot) Mord im Orientexpress by Agatha Christie (25/02/11)

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list. (#8) Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
✓ Read a book where a person's name is in the title. Robbie Ross: Oscar Wilde's True Love by Jonathan Fryer (25/03/13)

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
✓ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense. Die Chemie des Todes by Simon Beckett (25/03/29)

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
✓ Read a book where a character takes a break from life for a while. (Naoko's in a sanatorium; Touru travels around after her death) Naokos Lächeln by Haruki Murakami

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU). Eva Björg Ægisdóttir - Verlogen

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
✓ Read a book with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9. (400) Todesurteil im Old Bailey by Anne Perry (25/02/11)

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
✓ Read a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent. Mein Leben mit Papa und Papa #01 by Roji (25/02/11)

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
✓ Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name. AC Collins - Origamiherz (25/04/10)

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book over 500 pages. (20:22 = 731 pages) Die Wahrheit über den Fall Harry Quebert by Joël Dicker

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
✓ Read any book by a Canadian author. Das weite Herz des Landes by Richard Wagamese (25/04/03)

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
✓ Read a book whose title begins with C or ends with K. Die Mitternachtsbibliothek by Matt Haig (25/02/17)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 0/11-15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

✅4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title - Dead Serious Case #2: Mrs Delores Abernathy - 2/2

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.

✅11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count) - Oath Sworn - K.N. Banet - 2/2

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.

Tasks: 13/15
✅1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.
The Heron's Cry by Ann Cleeves. Read 2/19/25. Sally and John Grieve are a working class family stuggling to make ends meet.


✅2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).
The Do-Over by Lynn Painter Read 2/4/25 Emilie breaks up with Josh


✅3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.
Holy Chow by David Rosenfelt. Read 3/19/25. Had 487 reviews

✅4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry Augustby Claire North Read 2/9/25
Harry August

✅5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.
Man of the Year by Caroline Louise Walker Read 2/14/25💝 Tagged suspense

✅6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt Read 2/13/25
June eats Cookie Crisps for breakfast. Page 225

✅7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan. Read 2/5/24 Wyatt is a singer/song writer

✅8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
Death at the Dinner Party by Ellie Alexander Read 2/19/25. E and A

✅IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Read 2/17/25. Page 278

✅10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
Book: The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay
Read 2/8/25. Madeline is Claire and Janet's boss

✅11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
The Woman Inside by E.G. Scott. Read 2/3/25. E inintial

✅12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).
The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity by Axton Betz-Hamilton Read 2/14/25 💝. Axton goes shopping at the Mall on Wednesays while he mom visits a sick relative

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

✅15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K. WEEK
Daniel's Final Week by Donna VanLiere Read 3/24/25

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).
Death of a Country Fried Redneck by Lee Hollis 02.14.25 (Hayley Powell)

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin 04.30.25 (page 108/112)

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Suspense.
The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave 02.24.25

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is a singer
Little Cruelties by Liz Nugent 03.26.25 (Luke is a singer)

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU)
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh 04.15.25

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware 04.10.25

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read a book with a boss
Murder at an Irish Castle by Ellie Brannigan 04.13.25 (Rayne is a boss of her bridal company)

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book over 500 pages (share page count).
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (pages 527)

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read any book by a Canadian author
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose 02.03.25

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.

Welcome everyone!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Completed: 11/11

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own). The Book of Candlelight - Ellery Adams 3/5/25 (Nora Pennington)

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list. Undead and Unwelcome - MaryJanice Davidson 3/10/25

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation). The Bookish Life of Nina Hill - Abbi Waxman 3/12/25

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense. You Shouldn't Have Come Here - Jeneva Rose 3/8/25

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation). Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? - Crystal Smith Paul 2/3/25

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction. Death by Coffee - Alex Erickson 2/24/25

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count). The Red Door Inn - Liz Johnson 2/25/25

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent. Mother of Wolves - M.H. Soars 2/21/25

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count). Enchanted Magic - T.M. Cromer 3/5/25

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke... Saturday - Ian McEwan 2/4/25

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K. Countdown to Valentine's Day - Dianna Houx 2/16/25

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Read: 11/11+

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P.
🖤 A breakup occurs: Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens 2/2/25

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.
🖤 Series book #8: The Cat, the Collector and the Killer (Cats in Trouble #8) by Leann Sweeney 2/28/25

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).
🖤 MC's name is Fortune Redding: Frightfully Fortune by Jana Deleon 2/7/25

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.
🖤 Tagged Suspense: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson 2/27/25

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).
🖤 Purple cover: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood 2/5/25


7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
🖤 MC's father and cousin are starring in a play: Farm to Trouble by Amanda Flower 2/11/25

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
🖤 Author's initials are EA: Murder in the Secret Garden by Ellery Adams 2/16/25

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
🖤 291 pages: The Cat, the Sneak and the Secret by Leann Sweeney 2/1/25

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
🖤 A book with a family: Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson 2/3/25

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).
🖤 Character goes to the mall: Wish by Barbara O'Connor 2/15/25

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.
🖤 Begins with hurricane Donna: Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck 2/12/25

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.

I'll join please:
Tasks:
📚1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by
The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers Samuel Burr 14 Mar

📚2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).
Bibliolepsy Gina Apostol 1 Mar
Character: Primi

📚3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.
Walden, or Life in the Woods and On the Duty of Civil Disobedience Henry David Thoreau 22 Mar

📚4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title
The Picture of Dorian Gray. Oscar Wilde 21 Feb
.
5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

📚7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer
Table for Two Amor Towles 16 Feb

📚8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU)
The Wedding People Alison Espach

IN THE NEWS
📚9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
.⚫ Read a book set on an island
In Five Years Rebecca Serle 16 Feb
Manhattan is an island

📚10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
Horse Geraldine Brooks 22 Feb
has a family and a boss

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

📚12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book over 500 pages (share page count).
The Complete Poems William Blake 17 Apr 544 pages

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

📚14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...
Milkman Anna Burns 8 Feb

📚15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons
How to Age Disgracefully Clare Pooley 29 Mar the kids watch cartoons

FINISHED! A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025 (03/24/25)

LEVELS: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

14/11+

Tasks:
☑️ 1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
X ⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by
The Life We Bury (Joe Talbert 1) Allen Eskens (Joe’s single family is struggling) 02/01/25

OR a book set in Illinois.

☑️ 2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs

X OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P -
Smoked Gouda Murder (Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria 5) Patti Benning (Eleanor Pacelli) 02/03/2

☑️ 3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8

X or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.
Rehearsed to Death (Domestic Partners in Crime 2) Frank Anthony Polito (288 pages) 02/04/25

☑️ 4. Most popular film – Aladdin
X ⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title
My Ántonia (Great Plains Trilogy 3) Willa Cather 02/02/25

OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).

☑️ 5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.
Famous Last Words Gillian McAllister 03/24/25

☑️ 6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix (1)
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal
The Fall Risk Abby Jimenez (p. 39 -Seth and Charlotte eat cereal) 02/09/25

OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

☑️ 7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer

X OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
Just for the Summer (Part of your World 3) Abby Jimenez (Emma takes a break from Justin and travel nursing to sort her life) 02/01/25

☑️ 8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
X ⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU)
&
OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
Rebel Seoul (Rebel Seoul 1) Axie Oh 02/08/25

IN THE NEWS
☑️ 9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island

X OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
Hair of the Dog (Melanie Travis 4) Laurien Berenson (327 pages) 02/01/25

☑️ 10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series

X OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
Lunar New Love Ophelia Silk (Mihn takes Cass to spend the Lunar New Year with their family) 02/02/25

☑️ 11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series

X OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
Murder Most Royal (Her Majesty the Queen Investigates 3) S.J. Bennett 02/06/25

☑️ 12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
X ⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall
A Letter to Three Witches (A Cupcake Coven Bakery 1) Elizabeth Bass (p. 88 Gwen discusses having been to the mall with Tannith) 02/10/25

OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

☑️ 13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida

X OR where a hurricane happens.
The Third Gilmore Girl Kelly Bishop (the author mentions a hurricane and being in danger from debris) 02/08/25

☑️ 14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient

X OR any book by a Canadian author
&
X OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...
Held Anne Michaels (Canadian & Booker shortlisted) 02/06/25

☑️ 15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons

X OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.
Clear Carys Davies 02/17/25

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

12 of 11-15 Complete

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
🟣 1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
Read a book set in Illinois.
It Had to Be You - Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 4 Stars - 2/17/25

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).

🟣 3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
Read a Series book #8.
Bull's Eye - Shannon Baker - 4 Stars - 3/7/25 - #8 Kate Fox

🟣 4. Most popular film – Aladdin
Read a book where a person's name is in the title.
Alex - Sawyer Bennett - 3 Stars - 2/2/25

🟣 5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.
City Under One Roof - Iris Yamashita - 4 Stars - 3/11/25 - tagged Suspense

🟣 6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
Read a book with a purple cover (show cover).
The Singapore School of Villainy - Shamini Flint - 4 Stars - 2/9/25


🟣 7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer.
Twice in a Blue Moon - Christina Lauren - 3 Stars - 3/20/25 - Tate is an actress

🟣 8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
Read a book tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
The Martian Chronicles - Ray Bradbury - 3.5 Stars - 3/9/25

IN THE NEWS
🟣9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
Read a book with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen - Vicki Delany - 3 Stars - 2/16/25 - 294

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.

🟣 11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
Murder with Macaroni and Cheese - A.L. Herbert - 3.5 Stars - 2/16/25

🟣12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
Read a book over 500 pages (share page count).
Sovereign - C.J. Sansom - 5 Stars - 2/18/25 - 676 pages

🟣13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
Read a book set in Florida.
The Drowner - John D. MacDonald - 3 Stars - 3/1/25

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

🟣15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
Read a book whose title begins with C or ends with K.
Close Her Eyes - Lisa Regan - 4 Stars - 2/13/25

Everyone is linked!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks


Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book set in Illinois.
Blood Rites by Jim Butcher

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P -

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8.
Foul Play in Florida by Patti Benning

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title.
Andre by L.A. Witt 2/8/2025

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Suspense.
Steel Resolve by B.J. Daniels 2/27/2025

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book with a purple cover (show cover).
A Killer Cake by Jessica Beck 3/6/2025

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is a a singer.
Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank 2/24/2025

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU)

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island
Maui Widow Waltz by JoAnn Bassett 2/18/2025 (Maui)

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series
Hunter by L.A. Witt

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
Romantic Behavior by L.A. Witt 2/9/2025

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida
The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book whose title ends with K.
Hide and Seek by Ian Rankin 2/26/2025

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
15/15
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LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.
Convicted on the Kitsap Peninsula Dennis Shock 2/16/25

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).
Breakup Iced in Iowa Patti Benning 2/1/25
Character named Paige Candy and Killers Kathleen Suzette 2/17/25

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.
Baffled in the Boutique K.B. Blake 2/10/25

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.
Tagged suspense Shades of Earl Grey Laura Childs 2/7/25

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).
Heather Day Gilbert 2/12/25
Eats cereal Black Cherry Betrayal Agatha Frost 2/18/25

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
Singer A Deadly Harmony Dee May 2/1/25

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
A Victim at Valentine's Ellie Alexander 2/10/25

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
). Murder with a Hint of Dark Chocolate Laura M. Drake 2/6/25
190 pages-proof of count, GR doesn’t list https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D...

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
Family A Golden Guilt Trip M.Alfano 2/3/25

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
A Deadly Heart D.B. McNicol 2/13/25

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.
Pumpkin Punch and the Poisoning of a Few Mindy Killgrove 2/5/25

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...
Murder on the Fairgrounds Avery Kent 2/21/25

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.
Candle with Care Valona Jones 2/11/25
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A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 11/11-15

COMPLETED

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by.
A Fatal Inheritance: How a Family Misfortune Revealed a Deadly Medical Mystery by Lawrence Ingrassia 2/26/2025

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs.
I Invited Her In by Adele Parks 2/14/2025
Liam and Tonya break up.

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8.
The Sinners by Ace Atkins 4/2/2025

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title.
Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford 2/5/2025

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal.
Murder by the Seashore by Samara Yew 3/19/2025
Scarlett eats Honey Oat Cheerios before work.

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress.
The Baker Street Letters by Michael Robertson 2/15/2025
Laura is an actress.

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
The Key to Deceit by Ashley Weaver 3/4/2025
272 pages and set in England, an island.

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read a book with a family.
After the Rain by Karen White 3/7/2025

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida.
Ride South Until the Sawgrass by James Chapin 2/11/2025

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read a book by a Canadian author.
Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens3/31/2025

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book whose title begins with C.
Cold Brew Corpse by Tara Lush 3/12/2025

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: Feb. 1st, 2025 - Apr. 30th, 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

13/15

Tasks:
✅1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.
Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever by Matt Singer - Feb. 3rd

✅2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P.
Pearl, Vol. 2 by Brian Michael Bendis - Feb. 26th

✅3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.
Magic Shifts Dramatized Adaptation by Ilona Andrews - Apr. 26th

✅4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).
Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland - Mar. 11th

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

✅6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins - Mar. 27th

✅7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood by Ed Zwick - Feb. 6th

✅8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
Magic Bleeds Dramatized Adaptation by Ilona Andrews - Feb. 1st

IN THE NEWS
✅9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
Installment Immortality by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 29th
432 pages

✅10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
Spy x Family, Vol. 13 by Tatsuya Endo - Feb. 14th

✅11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde - Mar. 17th

✅12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).
The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen - Feb. 25th
509 pages

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

✅14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar - Apr. 10th

✅15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title b>begins with C or ends with K.
The Complete Sylvan Investigations by Laura Anne Gilman - Mar. 8th

Welcome to all!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Read: 7

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with P.
Nikole Paterson - The Proposal - Jasmine Guillory - 2/6/25

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title.
Felix Ever After - Kacen Callender - 2/16/25

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book with a purple cover (show cover).
- Dianne Freeman - 2/28/25

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU).
Amanda Flower - Murders and Metaphors - 2/27/25

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9.
297 pages - Magic and Macaroons - Bailey Cates - 4/30/25

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
Family - Before I Let Go - Kennedy Ryan - 3/27/25

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read any book by a Canadian author.
Accidentally Engaged - Farah Heron - 4/26/25

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.

Welcome Kimberly!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

11/15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.
The Summer That Shaped Us - Lori Wilde (HarperCollins - Apr 2025) (struggling) - Apr 28

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).
Stateroom for Two - Glenna Finley (Signet - Apr 1980) (Pippa) - Feb 19

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.
Renegade Wife - B.J. Daniels (HI #2235 - Sept 2024) (suspense) - Feb 11

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).
Hero's Heart - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Feb 2025) (purple cover) - Feb 3

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
Husband Material - Brenda Jackson (HQN - Feb 2020) (actress) - Mar 21

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
Hawaiian Medic to Rescue His Heart - Annie O'Neil (HMED #1199 - Sept 2021) (vowels) - Mar 5


3 4

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
Rebel Doctor's Baby Surprise - Alison Roberts (HMED #1382 - Apr 2024) (240 pgs) - Feb 15

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
Home Sweet Christmas - Susan Mallery (HQN - Oct 2022) (family) - Feb 6

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
One Day in Apple Grove - C.H. Admirand (SourcebooksCasablanca - June 2013) - Feb 7

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.
Hawaiian Nights with the Best Man - Cara Colter (HR #4877- Nov 2023) (hurricane) - Feb 17

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.
Cold Case Squad - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #2264 - Feb 2024) - Feb 14


12 14

Welcome Susan!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
February - April 2025

My Trip Down Memory Lane Challenge (msg 27)

Books Read ❱❱ 15

Pop Culture



☑️1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
🔺Read a book set in Illinois
🔺set in chicago ❱❱ Dorothy Daisy ❱❱ 03.01 ★★★

☑️2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
🔺Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with P
🔺mc piers brandon ❱❱ Say Yes to the Marquess ❱❱ 03.15 ★★★★

☑️3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
🔺Read a Series book #8
🔺#8 Destiny ❱❱ Return to Destiny ❱❱ 03.14 ★★★★

☑️4. Most popular film – Aladdin
🔺Read a book where a person's name is in the title
🔺mc is Kneecap ❱❱ The Grisly Grizzlies: Kneecap ❱❱ 02.15 ★★★

☑️5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
🔺Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense
🔺tagged suspense ❱❱ Adverse Possession ❱❱ 04.09 ★★★★

☑️6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
🔺Read a book with a purple cover
🔺Karma ❱❱ 02.01 ★★★★

☑️7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
🔺Read a book where a character takes a break from life for a while
🔺mc takes long vacation at campground ❱❱ A Kowalski to Count On ❱❱ 04.12 ★★★★

☑️8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
🔺Read a book tagged/genre of Science Fiction
🔺tagged sci fi ❱❱ System Collapse ❱❱ 02.11 ★★★★


In The News



☑️9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic
🔺Read a book with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9
🔺290 pp ❱❱ Burning Up ❱❱ 04.04 ★★★★

☑️10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
🔺Read the last book in a series
🔺last in Jane Jameson series ❱❱ Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors ❱❱ 04.06 ★★★★

☑️11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
🔺Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name
🔺J.D. Robb ❱❱ Passions in Death ❱❱ 02.22 ★★★★

☑️12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
🔺Read a book over 500 pages 
🔺502 pp ❱❱ What A Dragon Should Know ❱❱ 03.11 ★★★★

☑️13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida
🔺Read a book set in Florida
🔺set in miami ❱❱ Exposed ❱❱ 02.23 ★★★★

☑️14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
🔺Read any book by a Canadian author
🔺The Reluctant Vampire ❱❱ 03.05 ★★★★

☑️15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
🔺Read a book whose title begins with C or ends with K
🔺Creed ❱❱ 02.25 ★★★★

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Goal: 11/15

LEVELS
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

✔ 2. Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with P.
The Boyfriend Loophole - Danielle Stewart - 03/17/25 - Prim

✔ 3. Read a Series book #8.
Ice Cold - Tess Gerritsen - 03/20/25 – Rizzoli & Isles Series

✔ 4. Read a book where a person's name is in the title.
Harry Potter és a Tűz Serlege - J.K. Rowling - 02/08/25

5. Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

6. Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

✔ 7. Read a book where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
The Paradise Problem - Christina Lauren - 03/08/25 – Anna and Liam go on a 10 day vacation to a private island in Indonesia.

✔ 8. Read a book tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
Roy: The Most Chaotic Midlife Crisis in Cosmic History - Zachry Wheeler - 02/13/25

✔ 9. Read a book with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
Sugar Daddy - Sawyer Bennett - 02/05/25 – Page count: 270

✔ 10. Read the last book in a series.
28 Days Later Vol. 6: Homecoming - Michael Alan Nelson - 03/16/25 – 28 Days Later #6

✔ 11. Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
The Great Divorce - C.S. Lewis - 02/16/25

✔ 12. Read a book over 500 pages (share page count).
Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros - 02/08/25 – Page count: 517

✔ 13. Read a book set in Florida.
Dark Dive - Andrew Mayne - 03/13/25

14. Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

✔ 15. Read a book whose title begins with C.
Chronicle In Stone - Ismail Kadare - 03/05/25

Absolutely have to do this one! The year I graduated high school!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

LEVEL
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Read: 12

Tasks:
1. ⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. ⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs.
BlueBuried Muffins by Lyndsey Cole 3/11/25
Annie breaks up with her boyfriend and moves to Catfish Cove.
Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with P.
The Patient by Jasper DeWitt 4/10/25
Dr. Parker H.<

3. ⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

4. ⚫ Read a book with a character that is a princess.
Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson 2/6/25

5. ⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Suspense.
No Exit by Taylor  Adams 2/28/25

6. ⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

7. ⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer.
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins 2/2/25
Lana Larchmont

8. ⚫ Read a book tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
My Murder by Katie Williams 2/5/25

IN THE NEWS
9. ⚫ Read a book set on an island.
The Island by Natasha Preston 3/9/25
⚫ Read a book with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9.
The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir 4/23/25
197 pages

10. ⚫ Read a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
Verona by Jeffery Deaver 2/2/25
Dueling mob bosses.

11. ⚫ Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
Was She Wicked? Was She Good? by M. Rickert 2/28/25

12. ⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall.
One Lucky Subscriber by Kellye Garrett 1/31/25

13. ⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. ⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

15. ⚫ Read a book whose title begins with C or ends with K.
The Christmas Guest by Peter  Swanson 2/15/25

Read one book for each task.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

LEVELS Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).
char named Poppy

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).
Pinocchio

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).


7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.


IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
a.a. initials/276p

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.


11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).
516p

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.

My spot


IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).

299 pages finished 5/2

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read:13/11-15

Tasks:
✔️1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by
De bijzondere levens van Violette Valérie Perrin 480 p. 10 february
OR a book set in Illinois.

✔️2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).

Het woud (Bodenstein & Kirchhoff Book 8) Nele Neuhaus 535 p. Read : 8 february 2025

MC: Pia Kirchoff
3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

✔️4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation). Isaac's Song Daniel Black
320 p. Read: 3 february

✔️5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

Daglicht Marion Pauw 308 p. 17 february 2025
SUSPENSE

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

✔️7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ ✔️Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer
Paris: de memoires van Abel Sikkink Bert Wagendorp 386 p. Read: 5 february Sarah Bernhard the actress
OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).

✔️8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.

In orbit Samantha Harvey 192 p. 7 march

✔️IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).

BOOK: The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life—Before 8AM AUTHOR : Hal Elrod
PAGES: 224 p.
DATE READ : 9 february 2025

✔️10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.

Hunting Zero Jack Mars 332 p. Read: 6 february

Agent zero is a secret agent

✔️11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

Het gefluister achter de deur T.J. Klune 440 p. 23. february 2025

✔️12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

De kleuren van schaduw Victoria E. Schwab 560 p. 29 march

✔️13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

Tussen de regels Lauren Asher 438 p. 18 february
Set in Florida

✔️14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

James Percival Everett 320 p. 5 march

✔️15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.
De Liefde, Natuurlijk Carlos Drummond de Andrade 125 p. 25 february Ends with k

Everyone is linked!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks



★★★Tasks: ★★★


1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

LEVEL
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks

Progress: -/10

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.

Welcome Jessica and Nell!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 5/11-15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).
Our Game by John Le Carré 07/03 - Larry Pettifer

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).
Frankie by Graham Norton 17/03/25

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).
The Wedding People by Alison Espach 27/04/25

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 11/02/25

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days by Kari Leibowitz 23/02/25

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
A Mouth Full of Salt by Reem Gaafar 17/04/25

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.

Welcome Jess!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

11/11-15 Tasks Completed

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.
My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh (2/10/25)
Illinois

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).
The Bluff by Emma St. Clair (2/18/25)
break up

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).
The Honourable Lucas Kincaid by Emma Melbourne (2/4/25)

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.
The Rogue Warrior by Cindy Roland Anderson (2/23/25) - Suspense

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).
My Lucky Charm by Courtney Walsh (2/12/25)
cereal

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
To Ride the Wind by Melanie Cellier (2/8/25)
break from life

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
Silent Mermaid by Brittany Fichter (2/3/25) - 432 pages

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
Tempests of Truth by Melanie Cellier (2/2/25) - A Mage's Apprentice

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
Enthroned by K.M. Shea (2/12/25)

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).
Spies Don't Fall for Their Asset by Meg Easton (2/26/25)
mall

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.
Embark by K.M. Shea (2/13/25)

Welcome Shash!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: 2/1/25 - 4/30/25
Level: Reminiscing (6-10 tasks)
Progress: 13 of 10

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

⭕ 2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own).
Blind Descent by Nevada Barr (2/24/25) ~ Anna Pidgeon

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

⭕ 4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (3/15/25)

⭕ 5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.
Legal Tender by Lisa Scottoline (3/28/25) ~ Suspense

⭕ 6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).
by Jennifer Estep (3/13/25)

⭕ 7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2/23/25) ~ Anna is an actress & Count is in house arrest

⭕ 8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
Sky Hunter by Chris Reher (2/5/25) ~ MPG SciFi

IN THE NEWS
⭕ 9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
Married with Zombies by Jesse Petersen (2/9/25) ~ 272 pages

⭕ 10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent (4/9/25) ~ Soul Screamers #7 of 7

⭕ 11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
The Mapmaker's Apprentice by C.J. Archer (3/30/25)

⭕ 12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).
The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima (2/27/25) ~ 598 pages

⭕ 13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.
Dexter Is Delicious by Jeff Lindsay (4/16/25)

⭕ 14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke
Blood Debt by Tanya Huff (3/26/25)

⭕ 15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.
Creatures of Forever by Christopher Pike (3/9/25)

Welcome Marla!

FINISHED

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Read: 11/11+

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by OR a book set in Illinois.

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs OR with a character whose first or last name begins with P.
🖤 A breakup occurs: Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens 2/2/25

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.
🖤 Series book #8: The Cat, the Collector and the Killer (Cats in Trouble #8) by Leann Sweeney 2/28/25

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title OR with a character that is a princess, genie or a street urchin (your interpretation).
🖤 MC's name is Fortune Redding: Frightfully Fortune by Jana Deleon 2/7/25

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.
🖤 Tagged Suspense: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson 2/27/25

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a purple cover (show cover).
🖤 Purple cover: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood 2/5/25


7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
🖤 MC's father and cousin are starring in a play: Farm to Trouble by Amanda Flower 2/11/25

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.
🖤 Author's initials are EA: Murder in the Secret Garden by Ellery Adams 2/16/25

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island OR with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
🖤 291 pages: The Cat, the Sneak and the Secret by Leann Sweeney 2/1/25

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series OR a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
🖤 A book with a family: Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson 2/3/25

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall OR a book over 500 pages (share page count).
🖤 Character goes to the mall: Wish by Barbara O'Connor 2/15/25

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.
🖤 Begins with hurricane Donna: Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck 2/12/25

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.

WOOHOO Michelle!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992

Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Goal: 7/15 tasks

✓ 1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by
  Beyond the Thistles by Samantha Young (04/09/25)

✓ 2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with P
  A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (03/05/25) - MC Pippa

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

✓ 4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title
  Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank by Elle Cosimano (03/07/25)

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.

✓ 6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal
  Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood (04/06/25)

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.

IN THE NEWS
✓ 9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book set on an island
  The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren (02/10/25)

✓ 10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read a book with a boss, a family or a secret agent.
  Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron (03/30/25)

✓ 11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name
  Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (02/12/25)

✓ 12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book over 500 pages (share page count).
  Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS by Myeongseok Kang & BTS (03/31/25) - 544 pgs

✓ 13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida
  Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras (03/12/25)

✓ 14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read any book by a Canadian author
  The Upside of Falling by Alex Light (02/26/25)

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book where someone watches cartoons OR whose title begins with C or ends with K.

Welcome Laila Jane!

Finished! :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

LEVELS
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

11/11-15 Tasks Completed

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
⚫ Read a book set in Illinois.
My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh (2/10/25)

2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
⚫ Read a book where a breakup occurs
The Bluff by Emma St. Clair (2/18/25)

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

4. Most popular film – Aladdin
⚫ Read a book where a person's name is in the title
The Honourable Lucas Kincaid by Emma Melbourne (2/4/25)

5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
⚫ Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense.
The Rogue Warrior by Cindy Roland Anderson (2/23/25) - Suspense

6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
⚫ Read a book where a character eats cereal
My Lucky Charm by Courtney Walsh (2/12/25)

7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).
To Ride the Wind by Melanie Cellier (2/8/25)

8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
⚫ Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU) OR tagged/genre of Science Fiction.

IN THE NEWS
9. March 12 – Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The total land area of the country is 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi).
⚫ Read a book with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count).
Silent Mermaid by Brittany Fichter (2/3/25) - 432 pages

10. April 25 - ABC broadcasts the series finales of Who's the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver.
⚫ Read the last book in a series
Tempests of Truth by Melanie Cellier (2/2/25) - A Mage's Apprentice

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).
Enthroned by K.M. Shea (2/12/25)

12. August 11 - Mall of America opened its doors to the public, which is the largest mall.
⚫ Read a book where a character goes to the mall
Spies Don't Fall for Their Asset by Meg Easton (2/26/25)

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

14. September – Michael Ondaatje's historiographic metafiction The English Patient is published in Canada.
⚫ Read The English Patient OR any book by a Canadian author OR a book from the Booker Prize Library.

15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
⚫ Read a book whose title begins with C or ends with K.
Embark by K.M. Shea (2/13/25)

WOOHOO Shash!

FINISHED!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1992
Duration: February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
One book per task.
Progress: 11/11-15

Tasks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦1. Most watched TV show – Roseanne
Read a book with a working-class family struggling to get by. Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre by Glynnis Fawkes - Feb. 7

🅿️2. Top single (US) – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with P - (this song was written by Dolly Parton about when she decided to stop working with Porter Waggoner and go out on her own). Besties: Prank War by Kayla Miller - Feb. 28

3. Best selling album (US) – Automatic for the People by R.E.M
⚫ Read a Series book #8 or a book from any page with an 8 on your To Read list.

🧜🏼‍♀️4. Read a book with a character that is a princess. Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale Graphic Novel by Stephanie Kate Strohm - Feb. 4

⚖️5. Best selling book – The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
Read a book tagged/genre Legal or Legal Suspense or Suspense. Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay - Mar. 7

🫐6. New Food - Berry Berry Kix
Read a book with a purple cover (show cover). A Big Surprise for Valentine's Day by Jackie Lau - Feb. 11


7. Born this year – July 22 - Selena Gomez
⚫ Read a book where a character is an actress or a singer OR where a character takes a break from life for a while (your interpretation).

🅾️8. Died this year – April 6 – Isaac Asimov
Read a book by an author whose first and last names begin with vowels (AEIOU). The Kiss Bet, Vol. 1 by Ingrid Ochoa

IN THE NEWS
👗9. Read a book with 2 of the following numbers in the page count: 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 7, 9 (share page count). The Ribbon Skirt: A Graphic Novel by Cameron Mukwa - 192 pages - Feb. 12

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦10. Read a book with a family. Between Shades of Gray: The Graphic Novel by Andrew Donkin - Feb. 3

11. July – The Goosebumps series of children's horror fiction, penned by R.L. Stine, is first published in the United States.
⚫ Read a book from the Goosebumps series OR by an author who uses initials instead of a first name - (middle initial only doesn't count).

🛍️12. Read a book where a character goes to the mall. Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel by Gale Galligan - Feb. 1

13. August 22nd - Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.
⚫ Read a book set in Florida OR where a hurricane happens.

🌆14. Read any book by a Canadian author. Age 16 by Rosena Fung - Feb. 7

🪸15. October 1 - Cartoon Network is launched.
Read a book whose title begins with C or ends with K. The Coral Conspiracy by Rosalie Spielman - Feb. 23

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