Bookish Challenges discussion

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Sign-ups are open until June 30th.
The challenge is open-ended.

The Challenge

1. Please create one comment as a space for all your completions. No new thread will be made.

2. This challenge is for 20 books, one for each item on the list. Each has 2 tasks and you need to read for one of the two tasks. You can read in any order. You will receive one point for each completed task. Additionally, you will receive 5 points for completing 10 books and 10 points for all 20 books.

3. Skips:
You have 1 free skip available. In the Q&A thread, let me know which item you would like to use it for, and read a book that meets the general guidelines instead.
For more skips:
Spend 2 points to skip an item and read one of the remaining 38 tasks instead. Example: You want to skip Catan, so you read both tasks of Carcassonne (one to complete Catan, one to complete Carcassonne).
Spend 5 points to skip an item and read a book that meets the general guidelines instead.

4. Put the completion post below for each book completed in your message

Title:
Author:
Date Completed:
List:
Number on list:

5. If you don't have a personal point account thread yet, request one here.

6. Only books completed from June 01, 2025, will be accepted.

7. Sign-ups will close on June 30th, so hurry!!

Please copy the template and add it as a comment below.

Catan
1. Read a book where building a new settlement or community plays a central role.
2. Read a book that features trade, resource management, or an island setting.

Ticket to Ride
1. Read a book centered on a long journey or a cross-country adventure, especially one involving train travel.
2. Read a book with a cover that features trains, railways, or scenic routes.

Carcassonne
1. Read a book set in a medieval or historical landscape where constructing castles or cities is key.
2. Read a book where the plot revolves around strategic building or territorial control.

Pandemic
1. Read a book set during a global health crisis or outbreak, with characters battling against time.
2. Read a book where medical professionals or scientists play a pivotal role in saving the day.

Monopoly
1. Read a book that delves into themes of wealth, business, or the challenges of urban life.
2. Read a book with a title or cover featuring iconic cityscapes or real estate imagery.

Scrabble
1.Read a book where language, wordplay, or puzzles are at the heart of the narrative.
2. Read a book with a clever, pun-filled title or one that challenges your vocabulary.

Clue(do)
1. Read a mystery novel where uncovering hidden clues or solving a crime is central to the plot.
2. Read a book set in a mansion or house full of secrets and unexpected twists.

Risk
1. Read a book featuring large-scale conflict or global strategy, where taking risks changes history.
2. Read a book where the characters’ bold decisions drive a high-stakes battle or war.

Azul
1. Read a book where art, design, or vibrant patterns play a significant role in the narrative or cover art.
2. Read a book with a title or theme that highlights color, mosaic, or intricate design details.

Splendor
1. Read a historical fiction novel set during the Renaissance or a period where art and wealth collide.
2. Read a book where precious stones, opulence, or the pursuit of beauty and status are central themes.

Wingspan
1. Read a book where nature and wildlife, especially birds, are central to the story.
2. Read a book with a cover featuring birds or scenes of the natural world that evoke a sense of wonder.

Codenames
1. Read a spy thriller or espionage novel where secret messages, codes, or undercover operations drive the plot.
2. Read a book with a title that hints at hidden meanings, puzzles, or secret communications.

Dixit
1. Read a book with surreal, dreamlike imagery or one that leans heavily on symbolism and imagination.
2. Read a book where the narrative unfolds like a series of evocative, interpretive images or stories.

The Game of Life
1. Read a coming-of-age novel or one that explores the varied stages of life and personal growth.
2. Read a book with “life” in the title or one that reflects on fate, destiny, or the twists and turns of existence.

7 Wonders
1. Read a book that transports you to ancient civilizations, filled with epic architectural or cultural marvels.
2. Read a book with a cover or narrative that highlights legendary feats, monumental structures, or historic wonders.

Betrayal at House on the Hill
1. Read a horror or gothic novel set in a mysterious, eerie mansion or house with dark secrets.
2. Read a book where betrayal, unexpected twists, or hidden threats keep you guessing until the end.

Gloomhaven
1. Read a dark fantasy or epic adventure novel where a diverse group of characters embarks on a perilous quest.
2. Read a book that immerses you in a richly detailed, mysterious world full of danger and intrigue.

Scythe
1. Read a dystopian or alternate history novel where technology, politics, and conflict reshape society.
2. Read a book with a cover or theme that reflects a futuristic, industrial aesthetic or a society in turmoil.

Patchwork
1. Read a book featuring multiple interconnected narratives or a structure that feels like a quilt of stories.
2. Read a book with a cover that showcases intricate patterns, textures, or elements of craft and creativity.

Chess
1. Read a book where strategic planning, tactical moves, or a battle of wits defines the storyline.
2. Read a book that uses chess as a metaphor or includes chess imagery on its cover.

Participants

Anastasia 20/20
Fiona 20/20
Jasmine 20/20
Jennifer 0/20
Leslie Ann 1/20
Lucy 0/20
Nistha 20/20
Runenmädchen 0/20

5 points for completing 10 tasks
Anastasia
Jasmine
Nistha
Fiona

10 points for completing 20 tasks
Anastasia
Nistha
Fiona
Jasmine

Board Games June 2025

Completed 20/20 COMPLETED 08/07/2025

✅Catan
1. Read a book where building a new settlement or community plays a central role.
Title: Origin
Author: Dan Brown
Date Completed: 01/06/2025
Task: 1. Read a book where building a new settlement or community plays a central role.
How it fits: Sagrada Familia plays a central role
2. Read a book that features trade, resource management, or an island setting.

✅Ticket to Ride
1. Read a book centered on a long journey or a cross-country adventure, especially one involving train travel.
2. Read a book with a cover that features trains, railways, or scenic routes.
Title: Murder in First Class
Author: Helena Dixon
Date Completed: 08/07/2025
Task: 2. Read a book with a cover that features trains, railways, or scenic routes.
How it fits: Train on cover

✅Carcassonne
1. Read a book set in a medieval or historical landscape where constructing castles or cities is key.
2. Read a book where the plot revolves around strategic building or territorial control.
Title: Whispers in the Rigging
Author: Steve Higgs
Date Completed: 10/06/2025
Task: 2. Read a book where the plot revolves around strategic building or territorial control.
How it fits: Involves drug cartel trying to control dockyards and underground building tunnels

✅Pandemic
1. Read a book set during a global health crisis or outbreak, with characters battling against time.
2. Read a book where medical professionals or scientists play a pivotal role in saving the day.
Title: The Iodine Crisis: What You Don't Know About Iodine Can Wreck Your Life
Author: Lynne Farrow
Date Completed: 20/06/2026
Task: 2. Read a book where medical professionals or scientists play a pivotal role in saving the day.
How it fits: Includes medical research and information from medical proactitioners

✅Monopoly
1. Read a book that delves into themes of wealth, business, or the challenges of urban life.
Title: Outdoors, Oars, & Oaths
Author: Tonya Kappes
Date Completed: 14/06/2025
Task: 1. Read a book that delves into themes of wealth, business, or the challenges of urban life.
How it fits: Mae returns to her previous house where she lived in wealth and where her husband conducted a business fraud
2. Read a book with a title or cover featuring iconic cityscapes or real estate imagery.

✅Scrabble
1.Read a book where language, wordplay, or puzzles are at the heart of the narrative.
2. Read a book with a clever, pun-filled title or one that challenges your vocabulary.
Title: Bake, Borrow, and Steal
Author: Ellie Alexander
Date Completed: 28/06/2025
Task: 2. Read a book with a clever, pun-filled title or one that challenges your vocabulary.
How it fits: Pun title

✅Clue(do)
1. Read a mystery novel where uncovering hidden clues or solving a crime is central to the plot.
Title: Death of a Cookbook Author
Author: Lee Hollis
Date Completed: 02/06/2025
Task: 1. Read a mystery novel where uncovering hidden clues or solving a crime is central to the plot.
How it fits: Mystery novel where clues to killer are uncovered
2. Read a book set in a mansion or house full of secrets and unexpected twists.

✅Risk
1. Read a book featuring large-scale conflict or global strategy, where taking risks changes history.
2. Read a book where the characters’ bold decisions drive a high-stakes battle or war.
Title: The Rainmaker
Author: John Grisham
Date Completed: 03/06/2025
Task: 2. Read a book where the characters’ bold decisions drive a high-stakes battle or war.
How it fits: Rudy Baylor takes battles a large medical insurance company

✅Azul
1. Read a book where art, design, or vibrant patterns play a significant role in the narrative or cover art.
Title: Along Came a Spider
Author: James Patterson
Date Completed: 03/06/2025
Task: 1. Read a book where art, design, or vibrant patterns play a significant role in the narrative or cover art.
How it fits: Vibrant, colourful cover
2. Read a book with a title or theme that highlights color, mosaic, or intricate design details.

✅Splendor
1. Read a historical fiction novel set during the Renaissance or a period where art and wealth collide.
2. Read a book where precious stones, opulence, or the pursuit of beauty and status are central themes.
Title: Vanity Fair
Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
Date Completed: 09/06/2025
Task: 2. Read a book where precious stones, opulence, or the pursuit of beauty and status are central themes.
How it fits: Becky Sharp's pursuit of opulence and status is a central theme

✅Wingspan
1. Read a book where nature and wildlife, especially birds, are central to the story.
Title: Lyrebird
Author: Jane Caro
Date Completed: 04/07/2025
Task: 1. Read a book where nature and wildlife, especially birds, are central to the story.
How it fits: Lyrebirds and the nature of the Barrington Tops forest central to story
2. Read a book with a cover featuring birds or scenes of the natural world that evoke a sense of wonder.

✅Codenames
1. Read a spy thriller or espionage novel where secret messages, codes, or undercover operations drive the plot.
2. Read a book with a title that hints at hidden meanings, puzzles, or secret communications.
Title: The Mystery of Three Quarters
Author: Sophie Hannah
Date Completed: 04/06/2025
Task: 2. Read a book with a title that hints at hidden meanings, puzzles, or secret communications.
How it fits: Mystery in title Hints at a hidden meaning or puzzle

✅Dixit
1. Read a book with surreal, dreamlike imagery or one that leans heavily on symbolism and imagination.
Title: Tea & Croakies
Author: Sam Cheever
Date Completed: 07/06/2025
Task: 1. Read a book with surreal, dreamlike imagery or one that leans heavily on symbolism and imagination.
How it fits: Fantasy setting with different magical and transformed creatures leaning heavily on imagination
2. Read a book where the narrative unfolds like a series of evocative, interpretive images or stories.

✅The Game of Life
1. Read a coming-of-age novel or one that explores the varied stages of life and personal growth.
2. Read a book with “life” in the title or one that reflects on fate, destiny, or the twists and turns of existence.
Title: The Two Towers
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Date Completed: 15/06/2025
Task: 2. Read a book with “life” in the title or one that reflects on fate, destiny, or the twists and turns of existence.
How it fits: Reflects on the fate and destiny of creatures of Middle Earth and the fight for power by Sauran and Saruman

✅7 Wonders
1. Read a book that transports you to ancient civilizations, filled with epic architectural or cultural marvels.
Title: Troy
Author: Stephen Fry
Date Completed: 14/06/2025
Task: 1. Read a book that transports you to ancient civilizations, filled with epic architectural or cultural marvels.
How it fits: Takes place in Ancient Greece
2. Read a book with a cover or narrative that highlights legendary feats, monumental structures, or historic wonders.

✅Betrayal at House on the Hill
1. Read a horror or gothic novel set in a mysterious, eerie mansion or house with dark secrets.
2. Read a book where betrayal, unexpected twists, or hidden threats keep you guessing until the end.
Title: Run Rabbit Run
Author: Alex Smith
Date Completed: 01/06/2025
Task: 2. Read a book where betrayal, unexpected twists, or hidden threats keep you guessing until the end.
How it fits: Suspenseful thriller with twists and betrayal by other police officers

✅Gloomhaven
1. Read a dark fantasy or epic adventure novel where a diverse group of characters embarks on a perilous quest.
2. Read a book that immerses you in a richly detailed, mysterious world full of danger and intrigue.
Title: No One Left to Tell
Author: Karen Rose
Date Completed: 09/06/2025
Task: 2. Read a book that immerses you in a richly detailed, mysterious world full of danger and intrigue.
How it fits: Suspenseful thriller full of danger and intrigue

✅Scythe
1. Read a dystopian or alternate history novel where technology, politics, and conflict reshape society.
2. Read a book with a cover or theme that reflects a futuristic, industrial aesthetic or a society in turmoil.
Title: Invisible Wounds : Prequel Novella
Author: Candace Irving
Date Completed: 12/06/2025
Task: 2. Read a book with a cover or theme that reflects a futuristic, industrial aesthetic or a society in turmoil.
How it fits: Cover shows war scene

✅Patchwork
1. Read a book featuring multiple interconnected narratives or a structure that feels like a quilt of stories.
Title: Want to Play? by Tracy P. J. (2004-05-06) Paperback
Author: P.J. Tracy
Date Completed: 02/06/2025
Task: 1. Read a book featuring multiple interconnected narratives or a structure that feels like a quilt of stories.
How it fits: Complex story with multiple murders in differnt places and different times
2. Read a book with a cover that showcases intricate patterns, textures, or elements of craft and creativity.

✅Chess
1. Read a book where strategic planning, tactical moves, or a battle of wits defines the storyline.
Title: The Broken Window
Author: Jeffery Deaver
Date Completed: 16/06/2025
Task: 1. Read a book where strategic planning, tactical moves, or a battle of wits defines the storyline.
How it fits: Lincoln Rhyme battles wits with 522
2. Read a book that uses chess as a metaphor or includes chess imagery on its cover.

Board Games June 2025

Completed 20/20

Catan
2. Read a book that features trade, resource management, or an island setting.
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry June 14 - set on Little Crescent Island, Georgia

Ticket to Ride
1. Read a book centered on a long journey or a cross-country adventure, especially one involving train travel.
Caraval by Stephanie Garber June 18 - featuring cross-country travel to get to an island

Carcassonne
2. Read a book where the plot revolves around strategic building or territorial control.
Our Dear Miss H. Is on the Case by Violet Marsh August 24 - about territorial control

Pandemic
2. Read a book where medical professionals or scientists play a pivotal role in saving the day.
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas July 19 - MC is a medical professional saving the day

Monopoly
1. Read a book that delves into themes of wealth, business, or the challenges of urban life.
The World's Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant by Liza Tully July 14 - wealthy woman dies, explores if someone was after her money

Scrabble
1.Read a book where language, wordplay, or puzzles are at the heart of the narrative.
The Rule Book by Sarah Adams June 3 - MC is big on word plays

Clue(do)
1. Read a mystery novel where uncovering hidden clues or solving a crime is central to the plot.
Do Not Disturb by Freida McFadden July 16 - solving crime is central to story

Risk
1. Read a book featuring large-scale conflict or global strategy, where taking risks changes history.
The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive by Lucy Adlington June 3 - set during WW2 and is about courageous women

Azul
1. Read a book where art, design, or vibrant patterns play a significant role in the narrative or cover art.
Obsession Falls by Claire Kingsley September 7 - MCs do a lot of interior designing

Splendor
2. Read a book where precious stones, opulence, or the pursuit of beauty and status are central themes.
To Love a Scandalous Duke by Liana De la Rosa July 16 - pursuit of beauty and status are central themes

Wingspan
2. Read a book with a cover featuring birds or scenes of the natural world that evoke a sense of wonder.
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar June 9 - birds on cover

Codenames
1. Read a spy thriller or espionage novel where secret messages, codes, or undercover operations drive the plot.
Third Girl by Agatha Christie August 13 - a lot of hinting at espionage

Dixit
1. Read a book with surreal, dreamlike imagery or one that leans heavily on symbolism and imagination.
King of Nothing by Mona Black August 12 - has imagery that relies on nightmares and imagination

The Game of Life
1. Read a coming-of-age novel or one that explores the varied stages of life and personal growth.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller June 25 - coming-of-age novel

7 Wonders
2. Read a book with a cover or narrative that highlights legendary feats, monumental structures, or historic wonders.
Die Stadt und ihre ungewisse Mauer by Haruki Murakami September 13 - highlights the monumental structure that is the city wall

Betrayal at House on the Hill
1. Read a horror or gothic novel set in a mysterious, eerie mansion or house with dark secrets.
Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito June 8 - MPG Gothic, set in a mansion

Gloomhaven
2. Read a book that immerses you in a richly detailed, mysterious world full of danger and intrigue.
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas July 16 - richly detalied fantasy novel, full of danger

Scythe
1. Read a dystopian or alternate history novel where technology, politics, and conflict reshape society.
1984 by George Orwell June 16 - MPG Dystopia

Patchwork
1. Read a book featuring multiple interconnected narratives or a structure that feels like a quilt of stories.
Beeren pflücken by Amanda Peters July 1 - multiple interconnected narratives

Chess
1. Read a book where strategic planning, tactical moves, or a battle of wits defines the storyline.
The Wedding Deal by Cindi Madsen August 10 - MCs basically manage a football team which requires a lot of strategic planning and tactical moves.

Completed 20/20

Catan
1. Read a book where building a new settlement or community plays a central role.
2. Read a book that features trade, resource management, or an island setting. Starter Villain by John Scalzi - all of these happen in the story of starting a villain character and majorly set in an island

Ticket to Ride
1. Read a book centered on a long journey or a cross-country adventure, especially one involving train travel.
2. Read a book with a cover that features trains, railways, or scenic routes. A Thousand Miles by Bridget Morrissey - cover has nice scenic routes along mountains

Carcassonne
1. Read a book set in a medieval or historical landscape where constructing castles or cities is key.
2. Read a book where the plot revolves around strategic building or territorial control. The Oath of the Vayuputras by Amish Tripathi - about this when a war emerges on control of Somras

Pandemic
1. Read a book set during a global health crisis or outbreak, with characters battling against time. The End of October by Lawrence Wright - deals with outbreak of virus and pandemic
2. Read a book where medical professionals or scientists play a pivotal role in saving the day.

Monopoly
1. Read a book that delves into themes of wealth, business, or the challenges of urban life. Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah - deals with themes of these in the urban life of post colonial Tanzania and the impact on people's lives
2. Read a book with a title or cover featuring iconic cityscapes or real estate imagery.

Scrabble
1.Read a book where language, wordplay, or puzzles are at the heart of the narrative. book:Audition|3392668] by Ryū Murakami - language with which Asami interacts is key for Aayoma to fall in love with her blindly while others read more deeply into it
2. Read a book with a clever, pun-filled title or one that challenges your vocabulary.

Clue(do)
1. Read a mystery novel where uncovering hidden clues or solving a crime is central to the plot. Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson - solving the crimes committed by MC's neighbour
2. Read a book set in a mansion or house full of secrets and unexpected twists.

Risk
1. Read a book featuring large-scale conflict or global strategy, where taking risks changes history.
2. Read a book where the characters’ bold decisions drive a high-stakes battle or war. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Starr's quest for justice along with other members who become involved drives a full scale war against the police

Azul
1. Read a book where art, design, or vibrant patterns play a significant role in the narrative or cover art. Strange Pictures by Uketsu - this is a thriller told through arts which look normal otherwise but convey deep meaning
2. Read a book with a title or theme that highlights color, mosaic, or intricate design details.

Splendor
1. Read a historical fiction novel set during the Renaissance or a period where art and wealth collide.
2. Read a book where precious stones, opulence, or the pursuit of beauty and status are central themes. Babylonia by Costanza Casati - pursuit of Semiramis's beauty is a key theme of the story and the downfall reason of the Kings

Wingspan
1. Read a book where nature and wildlife, especially birds, are central to the story. Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews - Forest is central to story
2. Read a book with a cover featuring birds or scenes of the natural world that evoke a sense of wonder.

Codenames
1. Read a spy thriller or espionage novel where secret messages, codes, or undercover operations drive the plot.
2. Read a book with a title that hints at hidden meanings, puzzles, or secret communications. The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden - title is the quintessential hint / spoiler of the book

Dixit
1. Read a book with surreal, dreamlike imagery or one that leans heavily on symbolism and imagination. Hidden Camera by Zoran Živković - heavy symbolism and imagination
2. Read a book where the narrative unfolds like a series of evocative, interpretive images or stories.

The Game of Life
1. Read a coming-of-age novel or one that explores the varied stages of life and personal growth.
2. Read a book with “life” in the title or one that reflects on fate, destiny, or the twists and turns of existence. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry - life in title

7 Wonders
1. Read a book that transports you to ancient civilizations, filled with epic architectural or cultural marvels.
2. Read a book with a cover or narrative that highlights legendary feats, monumental structures, or historic wonders.Shivaji: The Great Maratha by Ranjit Desai - features great feat by Shivaji

Betrayal at House on the Hill
1. Read a horror or gothic novel set in a mysterious, eerie mansion or house with dark secrets.
2. Read a book where betrayal, unexpected twists, or hidden threats keep you guessing until the end. The Teacher by Freida McFadden - Betrayal is a key theme and twists as well

Gloomhaven
1. Read a dark fantasy or epic adventure novel where a diverse group of characters embarks on a perilous quest. What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez - fantasy where characters unite with magic to find Cleopatra's tomb
2. Read a book that immerses you in a richly detailed, mysterious world full of danger and intrigue.

Scythe
1. Read a dystopian or alternate history novel where technology, politics, and conflict reshape society.
2. Read a book with a cover or theme that reflects a futuristic, industrial aesthetic or a society in turmoil.

Patchwork
1. Read a book featuring multiple interconnected narratives or a structure that feels like a quilt of stories.
2. Read a book with a cover that showcases intricate patterns, textures, or elements of craft and creativity. The Will of the Many by James Islington - you can see a broken pillar system showing patters on hierarchy and how its foundation is being threatened

Chess
1. Read a book where strategic planning, tactical moves, or a battle of wits defines the storyline. A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci - battle of lawyers wits to defend the person who is made to be a scapegoat in getting punished is the main storyline
2. Read a book that uses chess as a metaphor or includes chess imagery on its cover.

I'm in!

Catan
1. Read a book where building a new settlement or community plays a central role.
2. Read a book that features trade, resource management, or an island setting.

Ticket to Ride
1. Read a book centered on a long journey or a cross-country adventure, especially one involving train travel.
2. Read a book with a cover that features trains, railways, or scenic routes.

Carcassonne
1. Read a book set in a medieval or historical landscape where constructing castles or cities is key.
2. Read a book where the plot revolves around strategic building or territorial control.

Pandemic
1. Read a book set during a global health crisis or outbreak, with characters battling against time.
2. Read a book where medical professionals or scientists play a pivotal role in saving the day.

Monopoly
1. Read a book that delves into themes of wealth, business, or the challenges of urban life.
2. Read a book with a title or cover featuring iconic cityscapes or real estate imagery.

Scrabble
1.Read a book where language, wordplay, or puzzles are at the heart of the narrative.
2. Read a book with a clever, pun-filled title or one that challenges your vocabulary.

Clue(do)
1. Read a mystery novel where uncovering hidden clues or solving a crime is central to the plot.
2. Read a book set in a mansion or house full of secrets and unexpected twists.

Risk
1. Read a book featuring large-scale conflict or global strategy, where taking risks changes history.
2. Read a book where the characters’ bold decisions drive a high-stakes battle or war.

Azul
1. Read a book where art, design, or vibrant patterns play a significant role in the narrative or cover art.
2. Read a book with a title or theme that highlights color, mosaic, or intricate design details.

Splendor
1. Read a historical fiction novel set during the Renaissance or a period where art and wealth collide.
2. Read a book where precious stones, opulence, or the pursuit of beauty and status are central themes.

Wingspan
1. Read a book where nature and wildlife, especially birds, are central to the story.
2. Read a book with a cover featuring birds or scenes of the natural world that evoke a sense of wonder.

Codenames
1. Read a spy thriller or espionage novel where secret messages, codes, or undercover operations drive the plot.
2. Read a book with a title that hints at hidden meanings, puzzles, or secret communications.

Dixit
1. Read a book with surreal, dreamlike imagery or one that leans heavily on symbolism and imagination.
2. Read a book where the narrative unfolds like a series of evocative, interpretive images or stories.

The Game of Life
1. Read a coming-of-age novel or one that explores the varied stages of life and personal growth.
2. Read a book with “life” in the title or one that reflects on fate, destiny, or the twists and turns of existence.

7 Wonders
1. Read a book that transports you to ancient civilizations, filled with epic architectural or cultural marvels.
2. Read a book with a cover or narrative that highlights legendary feats, monumental structures, or historic wonders.

Betrayal at House on the Hill
1. Read a horror or gothic novel set in a mysterious, eerie mansion or house with dark secrets.
2. Read a book where betrayal, unexpected twists, or hidden threats keep you guessing until the end.

Gloomhaven
1. Read a dark fantasy or epic adventure novel where a diverse group of characters embarks on a perilous quest.
2. Read a book that immerses you in a richly detailed, mysterious world full of danger and intrigue.

Scythe
1. Read a dystopian or alternate history novel where technology, politics, and conflict reshape society.
2. Read a book with a cover or theme that reflects a futuristic, industrial aesthetic or a society in turmoil.

Patchwork
1. Read a book featuring multiple interconnected narratives or a structure that feels like a quilt of stories.
2. Read a book with a cover that showcases intricate patterns, textures, or elements of craft and creativity.

Chess
1. Read a book where strategic planning, tactical moves, or a battle of wits defines the storyline.
2. Read a book that uses chess as a metaphor or includes chess imagery on its cover.

Board games 20/20 finished 28/09/25

Catan
1. Read a book where building a new settlement or community plays a central role.
2. Read a book that features trade, resource management, or an island setting.
Title: The Perfect Couple
Author: Elin Hilderbrand
Date Completed: 25/06/25
Task: 2
How it fits: Book is set on Nantucket Island

Ticket to Ride
1. Read a book centered on a long journey or a cross-country adventure, especially one involving train travel.
2. Read a book with a cover that features trains, railways, or scenic routes.
Title: The Mademoiselle Alliance
Author: Natasha Lester
Date Completed: 03/06/25
Task: 1
How it fits: Trains are used to move prisoners of war during WWII

Carcassonne
1. Read a book set in a medieval or historical landscape where constructing castles or cities is key.
2. Read a book where the plot revolves around strategic building or territorial control.
Title: Written in My Own Heart's Blood
Author: Diana Gabaldon
Date Completed: 13/07/25
Task: 2
How it fits: The American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783), also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence.

Pandemic
1. Read a book set during a global health crisis or outbreak, with characters battling against time.
2. Read a book where medical professionals or scientists play a pivotal role in saving the day.
Title: Year of Wonders
Author: Geraldine Brooks
Date Completed: 18/06/25
Task: 1
How it fits: When an infected bolt of cloth carries plague from London to an isolated village, a housemaid named Anna Frith emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer.

Monopoly
1. Read a book that delves into themes of wealth, business, or the challenges of urban life.
2. Read a book with a title or cover featuring iconic cityscapes or real estate imagery.
Title: Just Rewards
Author: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Date Completed: 03/07/25
Task: 1
How it fits: The Harte's have a fashion business empire in this saga

Scrabble
1.Read a book where language, wordplay, or puzzles are at the heart of the narrative.
2. Read a book with a clever, pun-filled title or one that challenges your vocabulary.
Title: Yellowface
Author: R.F. Kuang
Date completed: 08/06/25
Task: 1
How it fits: Authors Juniper Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena is a literary darling while June is a nobody. But then Juniper gets hold of Athena's new book and Athena dies.....

Clue(do)
1. Read a mystery novel where uncovering hidden clues or solving a crime is central to the plot.
2. Read a book set in a mansion or house full of secrets and unexpected twists.
Title: All the Dangerous Things
Author: Stacy Willingham
Date completed: 12/06/25
Task: 1
How it fits: One year ago, Isabelle Drake's life changed forever: her toddler son, Mason, was taken out of his crib in the middle of the night while she and her husband were asleep in the next room. With little evidence and few leads for the police to chase, the case quickly went cold. However, Isabelle cannot rest until Mason is returned to her—literally.

Risk
1. Read a book featuring large-scale conflict or global strategy, where taking risks changes history.
2. Read a book where the characters’ bold decisions drive a high-stakes battle or war.
Title: Tiger Men
Author: Judy Nunn
Date Completed: 16/07/25
Task: 1
How it fits: WWI battle at Gallipoli features in this historical novel

Azul
1. Read a book where art, design, or vibrant patterns play a significant role in the narrative or cover art.
2. Read a book with a title or theme that highlights color, mosaic, or intricate design details.
Title: Sylvia
Author: Bryce Courtenay
Date Completed: 26/07/25
Task: a
How it fits: stain glass

Splendor
1. Read a historical fiction novel set during the Renaissance or a period where art and wealth collide.
2. Read a book where precious stones, opulence, or the pursuit of beauty and status are central themes.
Title: Murder at the Dolphin Hotel
Author: Helena Dixon
Date completed: 12/06/25
Task: 2
How it fits: Kitty's parents have hidden an uncut ruby with Kitty, who is oblivious to the fact. Others are aware and will do anything to get it.

Wingspan
1. Read a book where nature and wildlife, especially birds, are central to the story.
2. Read a book with a cover featuring birds or scenes of the natural world that evoke a sense of wonder.
Title: The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year
Author: Margaret Renkl
Date completed: 01/06/25
Task: 1 & 2


Codenames
1. Read a spy thriller or espionage novel where secret messages, codes, or undercover operations drive the plot.
2. Read a book with a title that hints at hidden meanings, puzzles, or secret communications.
Title: Face Off
Author: David Baldacci
Date completed: 01/06/25
Task: 1
How it fits: a series of short crime stories from lots of famous crime writers. Lots of undercover work featured.

Dixit
1. Read a book with surreal, dreamlike imagery or one that leans heavily on symbolism and imagination.
2. Read a book where the narrative unfolds like a series of evocative, interpretive images or stories.
Title: The Bee Sting
Author: Paul Murray
Date completed: 07/06/25
Task: 2
How it fits: Each family member has their own version of the shared life changing events, that show a completely different story.

The Game of Life
1. Read a coming-of-age novel or one that explores the varied stages of life and personal growth.
2. Read a book with “life” in the title or one that reflects on fate, destiny, or the twists and turns of existence.
Title: Into the Wild
Author: Jon Krakauer
Date Completed: 05/07/25
Task: 2
How it fits: Krakauer brings McCandless's uncompromising pilgrimage out of the shadows, and the peril, adversity, and renunciation sought by this enigmatic young man are illuminated with a rare understanding--and not an ounce of sentimentality. Mesmerizing, heartbreaking, Into the Wild is a tour de force.

7 Wonders
1. Read a book that transports you to ancient civilizations, filled with epic architectural or cultural marvels.
2. Read a book with a cover or narrative that highlights legendary feats, monumental structures, or historic wonders.
Title: The Priory of the Orange Tree
Author: Samantha Shannon
Date Completed: 09/08/25
Task: 2
How it fits:


Betrayal at House on the Hill
1. Read a horror or gothic novel set in a mysterious, eerie mansion or house with dark secrets.
2. Read a book where betrayal, unexpected twists, or hidden threats keep you guessing until the end.
Title: Four Blind Mice
Author: James Patterson
Date Completed: 04/07/25
Task: 2
How it fits: three killers are going around framing ex-military for murders that they commit, getting the framed men killed on death row.

Gloomhaven
1. Read a dark fantasy or epic adventure novel where a diverse group of characters embarks on a perilous quest.
2. Read a book that immerses you in a richly detailed, mysterious world full of danger and intrigue.
Title: Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six
Author: Lisa Unger
Date Completed: 05/07/25
Task: 2
How it fits: Three couples rent a luxury cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway to die for in this chilling locked-room thriller.

Scythe
1. Read a dystopian or alternate history novel where technology, politics, and conflict reshape society.
2. Read a book with a cover or theme that reflects a futuristic, industrial aesthetic or a society in turmoil.
Title: The Children of Men
Author: P.D. James
Date Completed: 28/09/25
Task: 1
How it fits: dystopian MPG in an alternate human history where children have stopped being born.

Patchwork
1. Read a book featuring multiple interconnected narratives or a structure that feels like a quilt of stories.
2. Read a book with a cover that showcases intricate patterns, textures, or elements of craft and creativity.
Title: The Coffin Dancer
Author: Jeffery Deaver
Date completed: 10/06/25
Task: 2
How it fits:

Chess
1. Read a book where strategic planning, tactical moves, or a battle of wits defines the storyline.
2. Read a book that uses chess as a metaphor or includes chess imagery on its cover.
Title: The Night Circus
Author: Erin Morgenstern
Date Completed: 07/07/25
Task: 1 and 2
How it fits: Chess is frequently referred to in this story of a game of wits, a fierce competition is underway—a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors

Board Games June 2025

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Catan
1. Read a book where building a new settlement or community plays a central role.
2. Read a book that features trade, resource management, or an island setting.

Ticket to Ride
1. Read a book centered on a long journey or a cross-country adventure, especially one involving train travel.
2. Read a book with a cover that features trains, railways, or scenic routes.
7/7/25

Carcassonne
1. Read a book set in a medieval or historical landscape where constructing castles or cities is key.
2. Read a book where the plot revolves around strategic building or territorial control.

Pandemic
1. Read a book set during a global health crisis or outbreak, with characters battling against time.
2. Read a book where medical professionals or scientists play a pivotal role in saving the day.

Monopoly
1. Read a book that delves into themes of wealth, business, or the challenges of urban life.
2. Read a book with a title or cover featuring iconic cityscapes or real estate imagery.

Scrabble
1.Read a book where language, wordplay, or puzzles are at the heart of the narrative.
2. Read a book with a clever, pun-filled title or one that challenges your vocabulary.

Clue(do)
1. Read a mystery novel where uncovering hidden clues or solving a crime is central to the plot.
2. Read a book set in a mansion or house full of secrets and unexpected twists.

Risk
1. Read a book featuring large-scale conflict or global strategy, where taking risks changes history.
2. Read a book where the characters’ bold decisions drive a high-stakes battle or war.

Azul
1. Read a book where art, design, or vibrant patterns play a significant role in the narrative or cover art.
2. Read a book with a title or theme that highlights color, mosaic, or intricate design details.

Splendor
1. Read a historical fiction novel set during the Renaissance or a period where art and wealth collide.
2. Read a book where precious stones, opulence, or the pursuit of beauty and status are central themes.

Wingspan
1. Read a book where nature and wildlife, especially birds, are central to the story.
2. Read a book with a cover featuring birds or scenes of the natural world that evoke a sense of wonder.

Codenames
1. Read a spy thriller or espionage novel where secret messages, codes, or undercover operations drive the plot.
2. Read a book with a title that hints at hidden meanings, puzzles, or secret communications.

Dixit
1. Read a book with surreal, dreamlike imagery or one that leans heavily on symbolism and imagination.
2. Read a book where the narrative unfolds like a series of evocative, interpretive images or stories.

The Game of Life
1. Read a coming-of-age novel or one that explores the varied stages of life and personal growth.
2. Read a book with “life” in the title or one that reflects on fate, destiny, or the twists and turns of existence.

7 Wonders
1. Read a book that transports you to ancient civilizations, filled with epic architectural or cultural marvels.
2. Read a book with a cover or narrative that highlights legendary feats, monumental structures, or historic wonders.

Betrayal at House on the Hill
1. Read a horror or gothic novel set in a mysterious, eerie mansion or house with dark secrets.
2. Read a book where betrayal, unexpected twists, or hidden threats keep you guessing until the end.

Gloomhaven
1. Read a dark fantasy or epic adventure novel where a diverse group of characters embarks on a perilous quest.
2. Read a book that immerses you in a richly detailed, mysterious world full of danger and intrigue.

Scythe
1. Read a dystopian or alternate history novel where technology, politics, and conflict reshape society.
2. Read a book with a cover or theme that reflects a futuristic, industrial aesthetic or a society in turmoil.

Patchwork
1. Read a book featuring multiple interconnected narratives or a structure that feels like a quilt of stories.
2. Read a book with a cover that showcases intricate patterns, textures, or elements of craft and creativity.

Chess
1. Read a book where strategic planning, tactical moves, or a battle of wits defines the storyline.
2. Read a book that uses chess as a metaphor or includes chess imagery on its cover

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1. Read a book where building a new settlement or community plays a central role.
2. Read a book that features trade, resource management, or an island setting.

Ticket to Ride
1. Read a book centered on a long journey or a cross-country adventure, especially one involving train travel.
2. Read a book with a cover that features trains, railways, or scenic routes.

Carcassonne
1. Read a book set in a medieval or historical landscape where constructing castles or cities is key.
2. Read a book where the plot revolves around strategic building or territorial control.

Pandemic
1. Read a book set during a global health crisis or outbreak, with characters battling against time.
2. Read a book where medical professionals or scientists play a pivotal role in saving the day.

Monopoly
1. Read a book that delves into themes of wealth, business, or the challenges of urban life.
2. Read a book with a title or cover featuring iconic cityscapes or real estate imagery.

Scrabble
1.Read a book where language, wordplay, or puzzles are at the heart of the narrative.
2. Read a book with a clever, pun-filled title or one that challenges your vocabulary.

Clue(do)
1. Read a mystery novel where uncovering hidden clues or solving a crime is central to the plot.
2. Read a book set in a mansion or house full of secrets and unexpected twists.

Risk
1. Read a book featuring large-scale conflict or global strategy, where taking risks changes history.
2. Read a book where the characters’ bold decisions drive a high-stakes battle or war.

Azul
1. Read a book where art, design, or vibrant patterns play a significant role in the narrative or cover art.
2. Read a book with a title or theme that highlights color, mosaic, or intricate design details.

Splendor
1. Read a historical fiction novel set during the Renaissance or a period where art and wealth collide.
2. Read a book where precious stones, opulence, or the pursuit of beauty and status are central themes.

Wingspan
1. Read a book where nature and wildlife, especially birds, are central to the story.
2. Read a book with a cover featuring birds or scenes of the natural world that evoke a sense of wonder.

Codenames
1. Read a spy thriller or espionage novel where secret messages, codes, or undercover operations drive the plot.
2. Read a book with a title that hints at hidden meanings, puzzles, or secret communications.

Dixit
1. Read a book with surreal, dreamlike imagery or one that leans heavily on symbolism and imagination.
2. Read a book where the narrative unfolds like a series of evocative, interpretive images or stories.

The Game of Life
1. Read a coming-of-age novel or one that explores the varied stages of life and personal growth.
2. Read a book with “life” in the title or one that reflects on fate, destiny, or the twists and turns of existence.

7 Wonders
1. Read a book that transports you to ancient civilizations, filled with epic architectural or cultural marvels.
2. Read a book with a cover or narrative that highlights legendary feats, monumental structures, or historic wonders.

Betrayal at House on the Hill
1. Read a horror or gothic novel set in a mysterious, eerie mansion or house with dark secrets.
2. Read a book where betrayal, unexpected twists, or hidden threats keep you guessing until the end.

Gloomhaven
1. Read a dark fantasy or epic adventure novel where a diverse group of characters embarks on a perilous quest.
2. Read a book that immerses you in a richly detailed, mysterious world full of danger and intrigue.

Scythe
1. Read a dystopian or alternate history novel where technology, politics, and conflict reshape society.
2. Read a book with a cover or theme that reflects a futuristic, industrial aesthetic or a society in turmoil.

Patchwork
1. Read a book featuring multiple interconnected narratives or a structure that feels like a quilt of stories.
2. Read a book with a cover that showcases intricate patterns, textures, or elements of craft and creativity.

Chess
1. Read a book where strategic planning, tactical moves, or a battle of wits defines the storyline.
2. Read a book that uses chess as a metaphor or includes chess imagery on its cover.

Catan
1. Read a book where building a new settlement or community plays a central role.
2. Read a book that features trade, resource management, or an island setting.

Ticket to Ride
1. Read a book centered on a long journey or a cross-country adventure, especially one involving train travel.
2. Read a book with a cover that features trains, railways, or scenic routes.

Carcassonne
1. Read a book set in a medieval or historical landscape where constructing castles or cities is key.
2. Read a book where the plot revolves around strategic building or territorial control.

Pandemic
1. Read a book set during a global health crisis or outbreak, with characters battling against time.
2. Read a book where medical professionals or scientists play a pivotal role in saving the day.

Monopoly
1. Read a book that delves into themes of wealth, business, or the challenges of urban life.
2. Read a book with a title or cover featuring iconic cityscapes or real estate imagery.

Scrabble
1.Read a book where language, wordplay, or puzzles are at the heart of the narrative.
2. Read a book with a clever, pun-filled title or one that challenges your vocabulary.

Clue(do)
1. Read a mystery novel where uncovering hidden clues or solving a crime is central to the plot.
2. Read a book set in a mansion or house full of secrets and unexpected twists.

Risk
1. Read a book featuring large-scale conflict or global strategy, where taking risks changes history.
2. Read a book where the characters’ bold decisions drive a high-stakes battle or war.

Azul
1. Read a book where art, design, or vibrant patterns play a significant role in the narrative or cover art.
2. Read a book with a title or theme that highlights color, mosaic, or intricate design details.

Splendor
1. Read a historical fiction novel set during the Renaissance or a period where art and wealth collide.
2. Read a book where precious stones, opulence, or the pursuit of beauty and status are central themes.

Wingspan
1. Read a book where nature and wildlife, especially birds, are central to the story.
2. Read a book with a cover featuring birds or scenes of the natural world that evoke a sense of wonder.

Codenames
1. Read a spy thriller or espionage novel where secret messages, codes, or undercover operations drive the plot.
2. Read a book with a title that hints at hidden meanings, puzzles, or secret communications.

Dixit
1. Read a book with surreal, dreamlike imagery or one that leans heavily on symbolism and imagination.
2. Read a book where the narrative unfolds like a series of evocative, interpretive images or stories.

The Game of Life
1. Read a coming-of-age novel or one that explores the varied stages of life and personal growth.
2. Read a book with “life” in the title or one that reflects on fate, destiny, or the twists and turns of existence.

7 Wonders
1. Read a book that transports you to ancient civilizations, filled with epic architectural or cultural marvels.
2. Read a book with a cover or narrative that highlights legendary feats, monumental structures, or historic wonders.

Betrayal at House on the Hill
1. Read a horror or gothic novel set in a mysterious, eerie mansion or house with dark secrets.
2. Read a book where betrayal, unexpected twists, or hidden threats keep you guessing until the end.

Gloomhaven
1. Read a dark fantasy or epic adventure novel where a diverse group of characters embarks on a perilous quest.
2. Read a book that immerses you in a richly detailed, mysterious world full of danger and intrigue.

Scythe
1. Read a dystopian or alternate history novel where technology, politics, and conflict reshape society.
2. Read a book with a cover or theme that reflects a futuristic, industrial aesthetic or a society in turmoil.

Patchwork
1. Read a book featuring multiple interconnected narratives or a structure that feels like a quilt of stories.
2. Read a book with a cover that showcases intricate patterns, textures, or elements of craft and creativity.

Chess
1. Read a book where strategic planning, tactical moves, or a battle of wits defines the storyline.
2. Read a book that uses chess as a metaphor or includes chess imagery on its cover.