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Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 1: 10 books
Level 2: 11-20 books
Level 3: 21-30 books


The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

Example:
OTHER The Other Boleyn Girl Philippa Gregory
SECRET The Housemaid's Secret Freida McFadden
HOUSE The House Across the Lake Riley Sager


Info from: https://www.mentalfloss.com/language/...


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*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
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Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026
Level 3: 21-30 books
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The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

I'm in for Level 3! - Level 3: 21-30 books

Words in a Word Game #32
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

1. CAT - The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa - 11/15/25
2. BIRD - The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman - 11/16/25
3. MURDER - The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective by Jo Nichols - 11/18/25
4. BLUE - The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins - 11/21/25
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Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 3: 21-30 books

The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

1. ROSE Rose Wolves (Book 2): Out of the Blue by Natalie Warner - Nov. 15
2. PRINCESS The Runaway Princess: A Graphic Novel by Johan Troïanowski - Nov. 15
3. TORRES Gabby Torres Is the Best Winner Ever by Angela Dominguez - Nov. 16
4. DEATH Thanksgiving Dinner Death by Leighann Dobbs - Nov. 16
5. PRECIOUS Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life by Bryan Lee O'Malley - Nov. 17
6. SLAM Slam Dunk, Vol. 1 by Takehiko Inoue - Nov. 18
7. AMAZONS Diana and Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons by Shannon Hale - Nov. 20
8. POLAR Polar Bear Café: Collector's Edition Vol. 1 by Aloha Higa - Nov. 22
9. PASHMINA Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani - Nov. 23
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Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 3: 21-30 books

The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

09/21-30 Completed

01.COULDN'T:Everything He Couldn't-Harlow James 11/16/25
02.SHE'S:She's the One-Kelly Elliott 11/16/25
03.MURDER:Murder at Eagle Mine-Henry D. Smith 11/17/25
04.CHRISTMAS:How the Grump Saved Christmas-Claire Kingsley 11/17/25
05.HOMICIDE:Hibiscus Homicide-Jasmine Webb 11/18/25
06.HATE:No Ordinary Hate-Whitney Dineen 11/19/25
07.SECRETS:The Garden of Secrets-A.J. Rivers 11/19/25
08.HIM:Reminders of Him-Colleen Hoover 11/20/25
09.BLUSH:When You Blush-Kristen Proby 11/21/25
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Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

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Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 1: 10 books
Level 2: 11-20 books
Level 3: 21-30 books

The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

1. BIRDS: Twittering Birds Never Fly 02 by Kou Yoneda ✓ 25/11/16
2. CRIMSON: Crimson Spell Bd. 4 by Ayano Yamane ✓ 25/11/17
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Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms: 7/21+
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

❄️ Level 3: 21-30 books ❄️

BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL

❄️ 1. CAROLINE: Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Investigator | Kelly Gardiner | 11.17.25
❄️ 2. ORPHAN: Orphan X | Gregg Hurwitz | 11.18.25
❄️ 3. HOPE: I Hope This Finds You Well | Natalie Sue | 11.19.25
❄️ 4. TRAILBLAZER: Trailblazer | Carol Moseley Braun | 11.21.25
❄️ 5. ROOTS: The River Has Roots | Amal El-Mohtar | 11.21.25
❄️ 6. SHORE: Wild Dark Shore | Charlotte McConaghy | 11.22.25
❄️ 7. CARELESS: Careless People | Sarah Wynn-Williams | 11.23.25

Level 2. 11-20 words
Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026
Level 3: 21-30 books
Read:


The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

1. The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry Read 11/14/25. SECRET
2.The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan Read 11/18/252. CHRISTMAS
3. This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper. Read 11/19/25 THIS

Welcome Susan, Julesy, Frankie, Genevieve, Chrissie, Laura and Michele!

Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026
Level 3: 21-30 books
Read:

The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

1. Season Yours for the Season | Uzma Jalaluddin | 11.16
2. Lies The Lies You Wrote | Brianna Labuskes | 11.17
3. Other Love & Other Killers | Brynne Weaver | 11.17
4. Soul Soul of the Witch | Deanna Chase | 11.18
5. Inmate | From Inmate To Boss | E. Fresh | 11.19
6. Past The Bitter Past | Bruce Borgos | 11.20
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Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 3: 21-30 books

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WORDS IN A WORD GAME #32 – EPONYMS, 11/15/25 – 2/14/26
Level 3: 21-30 books

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BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words; 3-letter minimum

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Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 3: 21-30 books
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The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

1. Murder: Apple Pie A La Murder - Kate Bell 11/15/25
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The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.
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Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL

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1. ORPHAN - The Orphan Band of Springdale by Anne Nesbet 11/17/25
2. CORE - Rotten to the Core by T.E. Kinsey 11/19/25
3. HERALD - Hark the Herald Angels Slay by Vicki Delany 11/21/25
4. ISABEL - Invisible Isabel by Sally J. Pla 11/22/25
5. THE - The Satisfaction Café by Kathy Wang 11/23/25
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Welcome Angel, Susan, Barb, Caraina, Denise and Michelle!

Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026
Level 3: 21-30 books
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The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL

Welcome Kimberly!

Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 3: 21-30 books

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The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL

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Spirits and Sourdough Bailey Cates 11.16.25 4 stars
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Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: Nov. 15th, 2025 - Feb. 14th, 2026

Level 1: 10 books
Level 2: 11-20 books
Level 3: 21-30 books

3/30 (SEEMED)

BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL

1. LORE Lore Olympus: Volume Nine by Rachel Smythe - Nov. 16th
2. COLD Cold by Drew Hayden Taylor - Nov. 17th
3. SEEMED It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote by Bruce Vilanch - Nov. 18th

Welcome Cheryl and Kendra!

Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 1: 10 books
Level 2: 11-20 books
Level 3: 21-30 books


The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

Example:
OTHER The Other Boleyn Girl Philippa Gregory
SECRET The Housemaid's Secret Freida McFadden
HOUSE The House Across the Lake Riley Sager

Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 3: 21-30 books

1.) SISTER The Better Sister by Alafair Burke 11/17/2025
2.) CLOSE Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz 11/19/2025

Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 3: 21-30 books

The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letter
1. HEART: Melting His Grumpy Heart: A grumpy/sunshine, snowed-in Christmas MM romance byAli Ryecart 15/11
2. SECOND Sleigh Bells and Second Chances by Gabbi Grey listened 15.11
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Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 1: 10 books
Level 2: 11-20 books
Level 3: 21-30 books


The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

Example:
OTHER The Other Boleyn Girl Philippa Gregory
SECRET The Housemaid's Secret Freida McFadden
HOUSE The House Across the Lake Riley Sager

Welcome Anne, Yvonne and Melissa!

Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 1: 10 books
Level 2: 11-20 books
Level 3: 21-30 books


The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

Welcome Christina!

Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
Duration: 11/15/25 - 2/14/26
Level 1: 10 books
Progress: 0 of 10

The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.

Welcome Marla!

Words in a Word Game #32: Eponyms
November 15 - February 14, 2026

Level 3: 21-30 books

BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL

1. DUST: A Mouthful of Dust | Nghi Vo Nov 22
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Welcome Elle!

Words in a Word Game #32 - Eponyms
November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026

Level 3: 21-30 books

The objective of this quarterly challenge is to find words in the following letters
BLOOMERS - DIESEL - JACUZZI - LEOTARD - SHRAPNEL
Then find words in book titles with these words.
You may use the letters however you want BUT the words must have at least 3 letters.