You'll love this one...!! A book club & more discussion

Who named the constellations, and why? The questions are infinite, just like the sky itself. Read the 15 tasks on general stars trivia to earn the first badge and thus complete the challenge.

You may choose any two constellations and do all 20 tasks to earn an additional badge. There are 5 additional badges, for a total of 6 badges - enough to boldly go wherever your reading takes you

Completion Post
1. Badge 1, book 1 (2, 3, 4, etc.)
2. Constellation and Task number.
3. Link to book title and cover if necessary.
4. List the number of pages.
5. Briefly state the task.
6. How the book fits.

Badge One - General Stars Trivia

1. Read a book with stars on the cover.

2. Read a book with "Star" in the title. The Star and the Shamrock

3. Read a book that is 75% red on the cover, or Red in the title. The Red House Mystery

4. Orange Read a book that is 75% orange on the cover, or Orange in the title. Real Murders, The Honorable Marksley, The Book of Sight

5. Yellow: Read a book that is 75% yellow on the cover, or Yellow in the title. The Yellow Room

6 White: Read a book that is 75% white on the cover, or White in the title. The Window at the White Cat, The White Dragon

7. Read a book that is 75% blue on the cover, or Blue in the title. Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea

8. Read a book that is set in Ancient Egypt. The Pericles Commission

9. Read a book that is written from a dog's POV. The Greyhound of the Baskervilles

10. Read a book with a main character named Michael or written by an author named Michael. The Glitch in Sleep, An Elephant in the Garden, Summer at Forsaken Lake

11. Read a book that shows a photograph. Autumn Winifred Oliver Does Things Different

12. Read a book that was adapted in a blockbuster movie.

13. Read a book that has a mpg of Music. Vinyl Resting Place, The Music Shop

14. Read a book with an explosion on the cover, or what appears to be on the cover. Under the Smokestrewn Sky, A Day of Fire: A Novel of Pompeii, Curses and Smoke

15. Read a book with a cat on the cover, in the title, or a significant character in the book. The Window at the White Cat, Cat's Paw, Touch Not the Cat

Badge One - General Stars Trivia tracking

Hydra - the water serpent

Tasks:
1. Read a book that is a stand-alone book.

2. Read a book that has an animal with a distinctive tail on the cover. The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail

3. Read a book set Norway, Sweden, or Denmark. Snow Treasure

4. Read a book written by an author either born in Mexico or currently living in Mexico. Like Water for Chocolate

5. Read a book with the theme of perseverance (the act of continuing to try to achieve something despite difficulties, obstacles, or setbacks). Around the World in Eighty Days

6. Read a book that is over 500 pages based on the most popular hardcover or paperback editions.

7. Read a book with a snake on the cover. Boo Hiss

8. Read a book with a large body of water on the cover.

9. Read a book that has a MPG of Crime. The A.B.C. Murders, Hickory Dickory Dock (I think most Agatha Christie books will work)

10. Read a book with "Long" in the title. All Night Long, Long Live the Pumpkin Queen



Virgo - The Maiden

Tasks:
1. Read a book that is the 2nd book in a series.

2. Read a book that is written by a female author whose first or last name begins with the letter "V" Ursula Vernon, Vivian Vande Velde, Vivian French, Vivian Conroy

3. Read a book with a field of grass, wheat, pasture, etc. on the cover. Mortal Arts, Merely A Mister

4. Read a book about a mythological woman.

5. Read a book with "girl" or "maiden" in the title. The Girl from Red Lion Square, The Mystery of the Sorrowful Maiden

6. Read a book with an MPG of legal thriller. The Case of the Counterfeit Eye

7. Read a book set in October.

8. Read a book published between Aug 23- Sept 22 of any year.

9. Read a book with the theme of innocence or of lost innocence. (A common theme of innocence is the state of being free from guilt, sin, or harmful knowledge, which can also describe a lack of worldly experience, naivety, or a childlike simplicity.)

10. Read a book where there is a child under the age of 2 who has a significant presence and not just a mention. Demon Hunter and Baby, Sleep Like a Baby

Ursa Major - The Great Bear

Tasks:
1. Read a book that is the third book in a series, or any book in a trilogy.

2. Read a book set in Alaska. Manhunt

3. Read a book with a bear or wolf on the cover.

4. Read a book with "Coyote" in the title. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

5. Read a book with shapeshifters.

6 Read a book with a theme of motherhood.

7. Read a book that is set in prehistoric times. Fire-Hunter

8. Read a book that has an MPG of Nature. Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod

9. Read a book that was written by a Native American or First Nations author. Race to the Sun

10. Read a book that involves navigation (travel by sea, or space travel).


Cetus - The Sea Monster

Tasks:
1. Read a book that is the 4th in a series, or is any book in a 4- book series. the Paper Magician series

2.. Read a book that is set in Colombia, Ecuador, or Brazil. Salt and Sugar

3. Read a book with a sea monster - suggestions: kraken, whale, giant squid. Or, read a book with a mythical creature (excluding a dragon). The Last Unicorn

4. Read a book with a nose prominently displayed on the cover. Entice

5. Read a book with the word "Wonderful" in the title. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More

6. Read a book about artistic paintings.

7. Read a book set in the 16th century (1501-1600). Shadow of Night

8. Read a book that is written by an African author. Miss Knight and the Ghosts of Tsavo

9. Read a book with the theme of redemption. (Redemption stories showcase characters who have failed in the past addressing their prior mistake or failure.)

10. Read a book with a ship on the cover.

Hercules - The Hero

Tasks:
1. Read a book any book in a 5-book series.

2. Read a book with the theme of Strength - (physical and mental fortitude, such as perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity; inner strength, emphasizing emotional and psychological power; and the transformative nature of power, which can be used for good or evil, and how it shapes individuals and society).

3. Read a book set in the 1960's. Whistling Past the Graveyard

4. Read a book with an MPG of 'epic' or 'high fantasy'.

5. Read a book where the protagonist who is explicitly framed in the story as a hero (or antihero) — through their actions, their quest, or how the narrative identifies them.

6. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover. Shield, Faro's Daughter

7. Read a book with "club" in the title or sub-title, including series names. Club Dead, The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter

8. Read a book whose author's name (first or last) starts with HER. Candice Hern, Anne Herries, James Herriot

9. Read a book whose pages are between 250 - 300 pages.

10. Read a book featuring a large community, gathering, or crowd.


Eridanus - The River

Tasks:
1. Read any book in a 6-book series.

2. Read a book with fire on the cover. Gilt

3. Read a book with the word "River" in the title. River Marked, Midnight on the River Grey, The River Knows, River Road

4. Read a book with an MPG of 'science fiction'.

5. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letters ERI. Hallows Gate, Emil and the Detectives

6. Read a book that is set in Antarctica. Deacon Leeds and the Pyramid of Symbols

7. Read a book where there is a perilous journey undertaken. Kon-Tiki

8. Read a book set during a war.

9. Read a book that is contemporary, set between 2000 & 2026.

10. Read a book featuring a cold-weather sport (examples: skiing, skating, bobsledding, hockey, etc.)

Pegasus - The Winged Horse

Tasks:
1. Read any book in a 7-book series, or has "Seven" in the title. House of Seven Days, The Seven Tales of Trinket

2. Read a book that is set in India. Dark Road to Darjeeling, Midnight at the Taj Mahal, Escaping Fate

3. Read a book where night plays an important role in the story. Those Who Hunt the Night

4. Read a book with "Moon" in the title. Moon Called, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, Walk Two Moons

5. Read a book with a theme of pride. (In literature, pride can be a central theme that symbolizes a character's excessive self-esteem, leading to negative consequences like falling from grace or committing rash mistakes, as exemplified in Pride and Prejudice where excessive pride blinds characters to their true feelings. Alternatively, pride can represent a positive attribute, like self-respect and dignity, especially in themes of social uplift or national identity.)

6. Read a book with an MPG of "Magic".

7. Read a book where a character or author is named Peg. Not Yet Drown'd

8. Read a book with a horse's nose prominently on the cover.

9. Read a book where a horse plays an important role.

10. Read a book with a significant character who is a musician.



Draco - The Dragon

Tasks:
1. Read a book in an 8-book series or has "Eight" in the title. The Artemis Fowl series

2, Read a book set in Iceland. No Leaves in Autumn

3. Read a book about Norse mythology or the Vikings. Who's Afraid of Beowulf?, Expecting Someone Taller

4. Read a book with an eye (or more) predominantly on the cover.

5. Read a book with "Cat" in the title. The Window at the White Cat, Touch Not the Cat

6. Read a book with an MPG of Young Adult.

7. Read a book with an MPG of archeology. Valley of the Shadow

8. Read a book whose author's first or last name is William. Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King

9. Read a book with a theme of protection. (A theme of protection includes a literal guardian such as a parent, bodyguard, mentor. If also includes a character protecting knowledge, treasure, or secrets. It could be even be someone protecting something like a dragon.)

10. Read a book that features a dragon. Dealing with Dragons

Centaurus - The Centaur

Tasks:
1. Read any book in a nine-book series, or with “Nine” in the title. Nine Coaches Waiting

2. Read a book whose author's first or last name is "Robert" or "Preston". Robert C. O'Brien

3. Read a book with a mpg of Historical Fiction. It needs to be specific to settlers or homesteaders and clearly identified as such. Little House on the Prairie

4. Read a book with a spaceship on the cover. The Ship Who Sang

5. Read a book where healer plays a key role. (nurses, doctors, midwives, medicine men/women, shaman)

6. Read a book where the main character is a twin (or was one). False Colours

7. Read a book set in Australia.

8. Read a book that is between 175 & 200 pages based on the most popular print (hardcover or paperback).

9. Read a book with "Way" in the title. Witch Way to Murder, Peculiar, in a Good Way, A Long Way from Chicago

10. Read a book set between 1880 & 1899.



Aquarius – The Water Bearer

Tasks:
1. Read any book in a series of 10 or more books.

2. Read a book first published before 1950.

3. Read a book set in a city located on a major river (e.g., London on the Thames, Cairo on the Nile, Manaus on the Amazon, Paris on the Seine, Budapest on the Danube, Quebec City on the St, Lawrence River, Rome on the Tiber, etc). The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

4. Read a book with a moon on the cover.

5. Read a book with "King" in the title. Aunt Dimity and the Summer King

6. Read a book set between 1960 & 1979.

7. Read a book whose main character is an unreliable narrator. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

8. Read a book with an MPG of "Memoir" or "Autobiography".

9. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with SEA. Julia Seales, Augusta Huiell Seaman, K. Sean Jennkrist

10. Read a book detailing a pilgrimage such as the Camino de Santiago. It doesn't need to be specific to an actual pilgrimage, but it must be clear that the characters are on a pilgrimage. Journey of Honor

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