Jane's Challenges discussion

TCF: Speed Monopoly (140 pages)

1 - Mediterranean Ave. - ...where the MC's name begins with "M" (60 points)
Thistle & Ink by Isabella Fyffe (Matthew Glenn)
Suddenly Desired by Katie Evergreen (Ellie Mae Woodward)
A Very Bossy Christmas by Kayley Loring (Maddie)

2 - Community Chest - ...from a teammate's shelf (100 points)
Purrs and Peril by Jinty James (Elizabeth read 7/21/2026)
Wedding Cake Crumble by Jenn McKinlay (Elizabeth read 6/1/2023)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (Elizabeth read 3/2/2013)
The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton (Elizabeth read 6/13/2026)

3 - Baltic Ave. - ...where the MC's name begins with "B" (60 points)
Escape to the Little French Café by Karen Clarke (Natalie Bright)
Cowboys and Sunrises: Clean Contemporary Cowboy Romance by Sierra Gamble (Teddy Brooks)
Easy Love by Kristen Proby (Eli Boudreaux)
Suddenly Desired by Katie Evergreen (Blake Fielding)

4 - Income Tax - ...that you purchased (100 points)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

5 - Reading Railroad - ...where the MC travels in a vehicle other than a car, truck, or van (100 points)
Ordell's Constellation: A Science Fiction Fantasy by J.C. Cole

6 - Oriental Ave. - ...where the MC's name begins with "O" (100 points)
Ordell's Constellation: A Science Fiction Fantasy by J.C. Cole (Ordell)
Easy Love by Kristen Proby (Kate O’Shaughnessy?)

7 - Chance - ...written by a new-to-you author (100 points)
The Matchmaker's Valentine: A Small-Town Single Dad Grumpy Sunshine Romance by Vivi Kline
Escape to the Little French Café by Karen Clarke
Ordell's Constellation: A Science Fiction Fantasy by J.C. Cole
Thistle & Ink by Isabella Fyffe
Suddenly Desired by Katie Evergreen
A Very Bossy Christmas by Kayley Loring
Cookie Calamity by Cindy Stark

8 - Vermont Ave. - ...where the MC's name begins with "V" (100 points)


9 - Connecticut Ave. - ...where the MC's name begins with "C" (120 points)
The Matchmaker's Valentine: A Small-Town Single Dad Grumpy Sunshine Romance by Vivi Kline (Charlie Hart)
Cowboys and Crowns by Sierra Gamble (Charles Pittman)
Sunsets Over Salcombe by Rebecca Paulinyi (Christi King)
Cookie Calamity by Cindy Stark (Evie St. Claire)
A Chef's Kiss for Christmas by Hannah Ellis (Anna Carrington)

10 - Just Visiting - ...set in a place that you would like to visit (100 points)
Stranded in Iceland by Victoria Walker

11 - St. Charles Place - ...where the MC's name begins with "S" (140 points)
Cookie Calamity by Cindy Stark (Evie St. Claire)

12 - Electric Company - ...with a source of light on the cover (100 points)
Easy Love by Kristen Proby
A Chef's Kiss for Christmas by Hannah Ellis
Murder and Moonstones by Cindy Stark

13 - States Ave. - ...with a title that begins with "S" (140 points)
Suddenly Desired by Katie Evergreen
Sunsets Over Salcombe by Rebecca Paulinyi
Stranded in Iceland by Victoria Walker

14 - Virginia Ave. - ...with a title that begins with "V" (160 points)
A Very Bossy Christmas by Kayley Loring

15 - Pennsylvania Railroad - ...where the MC travels in a vehicle other than a car, truck, or van (100 points)
Ordell's Constellation: A Science Fiction Fantasy by J.C. Cole

16 - St. James Place - ...with a title that begins with "J" (180 points)
A Juicy Murder by Eryn Scott

17 - Community Chest - ...from a teammate's shelf (100 points)

18 - Tennessee Ave. - ...with a title that begins with "T" (180 points)
The Matchmaker's Valentine: A Small-Town Single Dad Grumpy Sunshine Romance by Vivi Kline
The Player Who Stole Christmas by A.J. Wynter
Thistle & Ink by Isabella Fyffe
The Roommate Experiment by Camilla Isley

19 - New York Ave. - ...with a title that begins with "N" (200 points)
No Scone Unturned by Leighann Dobbs

20 - Free Parking - read any book (100 points)
Freaky Shadows by Amanda M. Lee

21 - Kentucky Ave. - ...with a title that begins with "K" (220 points)
Knitting Shop by the Sea by De-ann Black
Karma Camellia by Nancy Warren

22 - Chance - ...written by a new-to-you author (100 points)
The Matchmaker's Valentine: A Small-Town Single Dad Grumpy Sunshine Romance by Vivi Kline
Escape to the Little French Café by Karen Clarke
Ordell's Constellation: A Science Fiction Fantasy by J.C. Cole
Thistle & Ink by Isabella Fyffe
Suddenly Desired by Katie Evergreen
Sunsets Over Salcombe by Rebecca Paulinyi
A Very Bossy Christmas by Kayley Loring
Cookie Calamity by Cindy Stark

23 - Indiana Ave. - ...with a title that begins with "I" (220 points)

24 - Illinois Ave. - ...whose author has an "I" initial (240 points)
Thistle & Ink by Isabella Fyffe
The Roommate Experiment by Camilla Isley

25 - B&O Railroad - ...where the MC travels in a vehicle other than a car, truck, or van (100 points)
Ordell's Constellation: A Science Fiction Fantasy by J.C. Cole

26 - Atlantic Ave. - ...whose author has an "A" initial (260 points)

27 - Ventor Ave. - ...whose author has a "V" initial (260 points)
The Matchmaker's Valentine: A Small-Town Single Dad Grumpy Sunshine Romance by Vivi Kline
Stranded in Iceland by Victoria Walker

28 - Water Works - ...with water on the cover (100 points)
Escape to the Little French Café by Karen Clarke
Sunsets Over Salcombe by Rebecca Paulinyi

29 - Marvin Gardens - ...whose author has an "M" initial (280 points)


30 - Go to Jail - read any book (no points) *

31 - Pacific Ave. - ...whose author has a "P" initial (300 points)
Easy Love by Kristen Proby
Sunsets Over Salcombe by Rebecca Paulinyi

32 - North Carolina Ave. - ...whose author has an "N" initial (300 points)
Karma Camellia by Nancy Warren

33 - Community Chest - ...from a teammate's shelf (100 points)

34 - Pennsylvania Ave. - ...published in January-April of any year (340 points)
The Matchmaker's Valentine: A Small-Town Single Dad Grumpy Sunshine Romance by Vivi Kline (Published January 22, 2026)
Easy Love by Kristen Proby (published February 18, 2015)
Cowboys and Crowns by Sierra Gamble (Published April 29, 2024)
Thistle & Ink by Isabella Fyffe (Published January 23, 2026)
Sunsets Over Salcombe by Rebecca Paulinyi (Published February 16, 2024)

35 - Short Line Railroad - ...where the MC travels in a vehicle other than a car, truck, or van (100 points)
Ordell's Constellation: A Science Fiction Fantasy by J.C. Cole

36 - Chance - ...written by a new-to-you author (100 points)
The Matchmaker's Valentine: A Small-Town Single Dad Grumpy Sunshine Romance by Vivi Kline
Escape to the Little French Café by Karen Clarke
Ordell's Constellation: A Science Fiction Fantasy by J.C. Cole
Thistle & Ink by Isabella Fyffe
Suddenly Desired by Katie Evergreen
Sunsets Over Salcombe by Rebecca Paulinyi
A Very Bossy Christmas by Kayley Loring
Cookie Calamity by Cindy Stark

37 - Park Place - ...published in May-August of any year (350 points)
Ordell's Constellation: A Science Fiction Fantasy by J.C. Cole (Published July 29, 2025)
Suddenly Desired by Katie Evergreen (published July 29, 2025)
*Freaky Shadows by Amanda M. Lee (Published July 7, 2026)
The Roommate Experiment by Camilla Isley (published May 27, 2025)

38 - Luxury Tax - ...that you purchased (100 points)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

39 - Boardwalk - - ...published in September-December of any year (400 points)
Cowboys and Sunrises: Clean Contemporary Cowboy Romance by Sierra Gamble (Published November 29, 2024)
Suddenly Desired by Katie Evergreen (published October 1, 2018)
A Very Bossy Christmas by Kayley Loring (published October 21, 2020)
Cookie Calamity by Cindy Stark (published November 22, 2022)
Stranded in Iceland by Victoria Walker (Published November 14, 2023)
A Chef's Kiss for Christmas by Hannah Ellis (Published September 25, 2025)

40 - Go! - read any book (200 points)

June books

The Island in Bramble Bay by Victoria Walker

Freaky Festivals by Amanda M. Lee

Up to No Good by Tricia O'Malley

Scallops and Sorcerers: Vampire Knitting Club: Cornwall by Nancy Warren

Daydreams and Doughnut Cake by Rosie Green

Maybe This Christmas? by Jill Steeples

Timber Wolf by Zoe Chant

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

All I Want for Christmas by A.J. Wynter


Vanquished by Tana Stone (1) 272

Ordell's Constellation: A Science Fiction Fantasy by J.C. Cole (1) 236



Game Night: Battle Sequence Team 9
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

1: Colours
One Pucking Love by Ellie Wade (1) 316
The Roommate Experiment by Camilla Isley (1) 314
A Greek Island Gift by Mandy Baggot (1) 362
Us Two by Janet Hoggarth (1) 354
Suddenly Desired by Katie Evergreen (2) 265

3: 2025 Award Season
Mine venner by Fredrik Backman (11) 459 (bestilt bibliotek)
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna 84) 320 (✅KU)

5: Read a mythology retelling.
Check if the books on the list is okay
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...


7: Read a book with subject matter that intimidates you.
?????????????????? (use prompt 40 + 17)

10: Read a holiday novel
The Matchmaker's Valentine: A Small-Town Single Dad Grumpy Sunshine Romance by Vivi Kline (1) 252 (Valentine)
High Five Novella Series

11: No One
Forever Love at Fleur's Flower Shop: A heartwarming and uplifting romance by Sarah Hope (1) 129

The Forever Home by Rosie Green (1) ?? pages

Escape to the Little French Café by Karen Clarke



MP1:
UnLucky Christmas by Melissa Baldwin (1) 256
(only if someone reads for 50-100 or 100-150 instead of me)

MP2:
Ballroom Dancing Christmas Romance: Christmas in Edinburgh by De-ann Black (1) 230

MP3:
It's Complicated by Camilla Isley (1) 274
(Fake Dating)

MP4:
Whisk and Reward by Nancy Warren (1) 209

SP1:
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice (23) (346) (audible 14:24)

SP4:
The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir (2) 178



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Maybe called:

2: Release Year
Depends on others choices

6: ead a book where a house/ building/ setting is such an integral part of the book.
??????????????????

8: Read a book with a flower name in the title.
Karma Camellia by Nancy Warren (1) 201
(Hart Land Lakeside Inn Series

12: Weapons
The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews (1) 280 (sword)
Murder in Christmas River by Meg Muldoon (1) 238 (knife)
Shooting on Location by Estelle Richards (1) 259 (gun)
Deathly Still by Elizabeth A. Reeves (1) 291 (scythe)

13: Domestic house pet
cats and dogs, need help with others

19: EuroStar
Berlin Stories by Robert Walser 129 (Germany)
A Belgium Chocolate Christmas by Steena Holmes (Belgium)

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Normal People by Sally Rooney

Uge 7/4 - 11/4

Battle Sequence Team 9

Murder Mystery: 17
Fake Death by Victoria Tait (1) 240

Book People: 34
Fully Booked by Liz Hedgecock (1) 250
Unmasked Hearts: A Second Chance Romance With A Little Bit Of Halloween Magic by Kiva Hart (1) 123

Through the year: MP2
April
Cowboys and Crowns by Sierra Gamble (1) 202
June
Impossible Chase by Cami Checketts (1) 243
July
Cowboys and Bikers by Sierra Gamble (1) 199
November
Cowboys and Sunrises: Clean Contemporary Cowboy Romance by Sierra Gamble (1) 192

Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2... #59
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9... # 262

Ghostroots: Stories by 'Pemi Aguda

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

Heidi by Johanna Spyri

Completion Post

Week 1:
Holiday read for:
Book:
Date:
Pages:
Task:
How the book fits the task:

Double Dipping (bonus points):
Second Holiday:
Task:
How the book fits the task:

Make a Memory: (which memory and a couple sentences about what you did)

Total:

Completion Post

Week 2:
Holiday read for: Jun 16 - Bloomsday
Book:
The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle
Date: 6/6-26
Pages: 176
Task: read a book set in the early 1900s
How the book fits the task: Set in 1907
🌟16 points

Double Dipping (bonus points):
Second Holiday: Jun 11 - Corn on the Cob Day
Task: read a book that has 3 or more versions
How the book fits the task: There are more than 3 versions of the book published
🌟5 points

Make a Memory:
4) using a camera or your phone, take 6 pictures of nature

🌟5 points

Total: 🌟26🌟 points

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Week 5:
Holiday read for: Jul 6 - World Kissing Day
Book:
Return to Lily Pond Lane by Emily Harvale
Date:
Pages: 184
Task: read a book set in the UK
How the book fits the task: set in UK
🌟6 points

Double Dipping (bonus points):
Second Holiday: Jul 5 - Workaholics DayJul 5 - Workaholics Day
Task: read a book by an author who has written more than 20 books
How the book fits the task: According to Goodreads, this author has 80 distinct works
🌟5 points

Make a Memory: (which memory and a couple sentences about what you did)
2) give a compliment to someone who needs it
Gave a compliment to my twinsister who absolutely needs it
🌟5 points

Total: 🌟16🌟 points

completion

Book:
The Stepdaughter
Author: Caroline Blackwood
Date: 7/4-26
Pages: 119
Letter guess: Letter T
How the Book Fits fits: Title T
Penalty task: Task 1: MPG Gothic
How it fits: MPG Gothic

Waffles and Scuffles by Ruth Baker (1) 188

completion

Book:
Christmas at The Vintage Bookshop of Memories
Author: Elizabeth Holland
Date: 7/23-26
Pages: 155
Letter guess: Letter E
How the Book Fits fits: Author first initial E

16. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
17. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
18. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
30. A Chef's Kiss for Christmas by Hannah Ellis
47. Irish Girls About Town by Maeve Binchy
48. English Lord, Ordinary Lady by Fiona Harper
50. Santa's Playbook by Karen Templeton