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In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)
Level 2: February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (61- 99 Tasks)
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

Tasks can be done as often as you need.

1. Gene Hackman
Eugene Allen Hackman (January 30, 1930 – February 18, 2025) was an American Oscar-winning actor known for roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven, and many more. He died in Santa Fe New Mexico under suspicious circumstances with his wife.
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. David Lynch
David Keith Lynch (January 20, 1946 – January 16, 2025) was an American filmmaker, actor, painter, and musician. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. In a career spanning more than five decades, he received numerous accolades. He is the acclaimed director of Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.

3. Val Kilmer
Val Edward Kilmer (December 31, 1959 – April 1, 2025) was an American actor. Initially a stage actor, he later found fame as a leading man in films in a wide variety of genres including comedies, dramas, action adventures, westerns, historical films, crime dramas, science fiction films, and fantasy films. He is known for his roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever. Kilmer died in his sleep at his Los Angeles home.
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025) was an American actress who began her career in commercials at age three, and made her television debut in her first credited role on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete. She is best known for her roles as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl.
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
Loretta Swit (born Loretta Jane Szwed; November 4, 1937 – May 30, 2025) was an American stage and television actress. She was widely known for her character roles, especially her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on M*A*S*H, for which she was nominated for Emmy Awards in each season of the long-running show, and won two, in 1980 and 1982. Swit died from natural causes at her home in New York City, at the age of 87.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys and received widespread recognition as one of the most innovative and significant musical figures of his era. His work was distinguished for its high production values, complex harmonies and orchestrations, vocal layering, and introspective or ingenuous themes. He was also known for his versatile head voice and falsetto.
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
Roberta Cleopatra Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) was an American singer and pianist known for her emotive, genre-blending ballads that spanned R&B, jazz, folk, and pop and contributed to the birth of the quiet storm radio format. Her commercial success included the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin' Love". She became the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years.
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
Sylvester Stewart (March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025), better known by his stage name Sly Stone, was an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He was the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, playing a critical role in the development of psychedelic soul and funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s. Sly was born in Texas and died at his home in California.
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025) was an English singer and actress who achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her UK top 10 single "As Tears Go By". Some of here other songs were "Come and Stay With Me and "This Little Bird". She became one of the leading female artists of the British Invasion in the United States.
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow (May 31, 1938 – January 7, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter who found fame as a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary along with Paul Stookey and Mary Travers. Yarrow pursued a solo career in the 1970s, releasing his debut album Peter in 1972. He was also involved in the civil rights movement, performing for the March on Washington plus the Selma to Montgomery marches. He received awards for his activism.
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
Samuel David Moore (October 12, 1935 – January 10, 2025) was an American singer who was best known as a member of the soul and R&B duo Sam & Dave. The duo's November 1965 single "You Don't Know Like I Know" started a series of 10 straight top-20 Billboard rhythm and blues (R&B) hits that included "Hold On! I'm Comin'", "You Got Me Hummin', "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby", "Soul Man", and "I Thank You". "
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
George Edward Foreman (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025) was an American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed "Big George". He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. He is the namesake of the George Foreman Grill. He had five wives and 12 children.
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
George Robert Wendt Jr. (October 17, 1948 – May 20, 2025) was an American actor. He was in many movies and tv shows bu his most famous role was playing Norm Peterson on the NBC sitcom Cheers. In 1974, Wendt met actress Bernadette Birkett at the Second City theater in Chicago. They married in 1978 and Birkett later voiced his off-screen wife, Vera, in Cheers. The couple had three children: Hilary, Joe, and Daniel.
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
Joan Ann Olivier, Baroness Olivier (née Plowright; 28 October 1929 – 16 January 2025), commonly known as Dame Joan Plowright, was an English actress whose career spanned over six decades. She received several accolades and was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004. Plowright was first married to the actor Roger Gage in September 1953. She later divorced him and in 1961 married Laurence Olivier shortly after the end of Olivier's twenty-year marriage to the actress Vivien Leigh. Plowright and Olivier had three children together
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
Terry Gene Bollea (August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025), better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an American professional wrestler and media personality. Hogan won multiple championships worldwide, most notably being a six-time WWF Champion. Hogan's crossover popularity led to several television and film roles. Early in his career Hogan played the part of Thunderlips in Rocky III. Hogan released a music CD, Hulk Rules, as Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band, which also included Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart, his then-wife Linda and J.J Maguire.Despite negative reviews, Hulk Rules reached No. 12 on the Billboard Top Kid Audio chart in 1995.
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.


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16. Connie Francis
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (December 12, 1937 – July 16, 2025), known professionally as Connie Francis, was an American singer and actress. One of the top-charting female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s, she amassed over 100 million records sold, placing her among the best-selling music artists in history.
After a string of unsuccessful releases, Francis rose to fame in 1957 with her cover of the 1923 song "Who's Sorry Now?". She became the first woman to reach No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart when "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" topped the chart in 1960.
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness", he is widely credited as a pioneer of heavy metal music. He co-founded the band Black Sabbath in 1968, and rose to prominence in the 1970s as their lead vocalist. Osbourne had more than 15 tattoos, the earliest of which were the letters O-Z-Z-Y across the knuckles of his left hand. He created this himself as a teenager with a sewing needle and pencil lead.
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025) was an American actor, musician and poet. He rose to prominence for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. He was also known for his roles as Malcolm McGee on the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie, Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines, Julius Rowe in Suits and Dr. AJ Austin in the medical drama The Resident.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
Michael Søren Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor. He was widely known for starring in Quentin Tarantino's films such as Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Volume 2, and The Hateful Eight. He was born in Chicago and died in California. He had 3 wives and 6 children.
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio;17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American, and the first born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III. He was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year.

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Challenge Rules
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*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
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Angel **Book Junkie**  | 553 comments In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

1. Gene Hackman - Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.
🩷January 1, 1994 | The Last Empress | Greg King | 02.05
🩷Suspicious Circumstances | Eden | Behind These Four Walls | Yasmin Angoe | 02.17
🩷February 22, 2026 | Taylor's Father | Penelope Ward | 02.23

2. David Lynch - Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.
🩷 Blue Cover | The Memory Watcher | Minka Kent | 02.02
🩷Blue Cover | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | J.K. Rowling | 02.23
🩷Blue Cover | Killing Me Softly | Sandie Jones | 03.12
The Memory Watcher by Minka Kent Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) by J.K. Rowling Killing Me Softly by Sandie Jones

3. Val Kilmer - Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres including comedies, dramas, action adventures, westerns, historical films, crime dramas, science fiction films, and fantasy films..
🩷 Comedy | Bossypants | Tina Fey | 02.02
🩷Adventure | Penguins Stopped Play | Harry Thompson | 02.06
🩷 Adventure | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | J.K. Rowling | 03.02

4. Michelle Trachtenberg - Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.
🩷Gossips | Claire | The Lake House | Theo Baxter | 03.11

5. Loretta Swit - Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.
🩷New York City | Princess in Waiting | Meg Cabot | 02.24


6. Brian Wilson - Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.
🩷June 16, 2015 | Every Last Word | Tamara Ireland Stone | 03.17
🩷June 25, 2024 | Our Little Secret | Lisa Jackson | 03.24

Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone Our Little Secret by Lisa Jackson

7. Roberta Flack - Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.
🩷Face | Finding Grace | Loretta Rothschild | 02.24
🩷Face | The Ex | Shalini Boland | 02.05

The Ex by Shalini Boland Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild

8. Sly Stone - Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.
🩷Texas | Under Locke | Mariana Zapata | 03.11

9. Marianne Faithfull - Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.
🩷"..,so glad I finally cried." p. 183 | Killman Creek | Rachel Caine | 03.16

10. Peter Yarrow - Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.
🩷Standalone | The Horse Dancer | Jojo Moyes | 02.05
🩷Peter | The Stepfamily | Bonnie Traymore | 02.12
🩷Standalone | A Lie for a Lie | Ren DeStefano | 02.24
🩷Standalone | Handle with Care | Marybeth Mayhew Whalen | 3.23

11. Sam Moore - Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman - Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt - Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.
🩷NBC | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | J.K. Rowling | 03.23

14. Dame Joan Plowright - Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.
🩷Divorced | Something Borrowed, Something You | Vi Keeland | 03.02
🩷Divorced | Riley | The Women in White | Sarah Pekkanen | 03.29

15. Hulk Hogan - Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.
🩷HULK RULES | Lucy Roth | The Party to End All Parties | 03.27

16. Connie Francis - Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).
🩷 Kricket #1 | Under Different Stars | Amy A. Bartol | 02.11
🩷Hale Brothers #1 | Drops of Rain | Kathryn Andrews | 03.02

17 Ozzy Osbourne - Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.
🩷Sabbath | Sally Hepworth | Mad Mabel | 03.23
🩷Sabbath | Happy Anniversary | Sonya Bateman | 03.26

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner = Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen - Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).
🩷 Quentin Tarantino - The New Neighbour | Valerie Keogh | 02.24

20 Pope Francis - Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year.
🩷March 3, 2026 | ZigZag Girl | Ruth Knafo Setton | 03.14


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Lali & Michelle | 918 comments In Memoriam
February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027


72/100

1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.
-Published 2/5/19 New Kid by Jerry Craft 2/1/26
-Published 2/21/23 Irish Knit Murder by Peggy Ehrhart 2/9/26
-Paige Ferrer dies in suspicious circumstances Book 'Em, Eddie by Laurie Cass 2/16/26
-Published 2/2/22 - Evil Under the Tuscan Sun by Stephanie Cole 2/21/26
-Published 2/20/20 The Guest List by Lucy Foley 2/25/26
-Published 2/3/2015 Played by the Book by Lucy Arlington 3/11/26
-Bernard dies under mysterious circumstances - Life's A Birch by Annabel Chase 3/15/26

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.
-Blue As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley 3/13/26
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust (Flavia de Luce, #7) by Alan Bradley
-Sue Yoon is an actress - We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry 3/14/26
-Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 3/16/26
Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
-Sana is a painter Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto 3/19/26
-Christmas Tree Farm Mystery #5. I'll Be Home for Mischief by Jacqueline Frost 3/21/26
-Sidney is an actor Knifed In Nice by Zara Keane 4/1/26
-Judi Dench is an actor Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench 4/8/26

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.
-California - Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett 2/2/26
-Gun - Clue Krewe by Jana Deleon 2/4/26
Clue Krewe (Miss Fortune Mystery, #24) by Jana Deleon
-Adventure Kat Wolfe Investigates by Lauren St. John 3/18/26
-Crime The Switch by Joseph Finder 3/25/26
-Gun. Splintered Bones by Carolyn Haines 3/29/26
Splintered Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney, #3) by Carolyn Haines
-Crime One Good Deed by David Baldacci 4/9/26
-Crime As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson 4/16/26

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.
-Mrs. Hubbard gossips Murder on the Poet's Walk by Ellery Adams 3/3/26
-Book Club Mystery #3 The Readaholics and the Gothic Gala by Laura DiSilverio 3/5/26
-Claire Montrose #3 Heart-Shaped Box by April Henry 3/22/26
-Set in a village where lots of people gossip - The Appeal by Janice Hallett 4/6/26

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.
-NYC Class Act by Jerry Craft 2/12/2
-NYC Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams 2/20/26
-NYC Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller 4/11/26

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.
-Published 6/3/25 - Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady 2/3/26
-Published 6/17/25 - Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston 2/24/26
-Published 6/24/25 The Love Fix by Jill Shalvis 3/28/26

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.
-Makes love Jilted by Vi Keeland 2/13/26
-Killed A Catered Valentine's Day by Isis Crawford 2/17/26
-Killed Purrder She Wrote by Cate Conte 4/2/26
-Face on cover Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back by Ruth Chan 4/7/26
Uprooted A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back by Ruth Chan

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.
-Family live and work together - Death in Rough Water by Francine Mathews 2/11/26
-Texas Death, Taxes, and a Satin Garter by Diane Kelly 3/7/26
-Texas A Fatal Groove by Olivia Blacke 3/24/26
-Texas Free Lunch by Rex Ogle 4/13/26
-Jake is sly - Community Board by Tara Conklin 4/15/26

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.
-Bird On Animals by Susan Orlean 2/5/26
On Animals by Susan Orlean
-MC Junior cries The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 3/1/26
-MC Sameera cries Yours for the Season by Uzma Jalaluddin 3/26/26

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.
-Paul Harrison - Night of the Living Deed by E.J. Copperman. 2/6/26
-Stand alone Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service by Michael Lewis 3/4/26
-Stand alone. Sweetness in the Skin by Ishi Robinson 3/17/26
-Stand alone Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu 4/3/26

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.
-11/4/14 Knot In My Backyard by Mary Marks 2/14/26
-Sam runs Hilltop Stables Murder in the Book Lover's Loft by Ellery Adams 4/10/26

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.
-Arthur grills Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson 2/18/26
-Scottish Bookstore Mystery #5 The Stolen Letter by Paige Shelton 4/19/26

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.
-NBC Between a Wok and a Dead Place by Leslie Budewitz 4/18/26

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.
-Jude is divorced Accidentally Yours by Christina Lauren 2/19/26
-England You Are Here by David Nicholls 2/22/26
-Daniel's parents are divorced Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri 3/8/26
-England This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page 3/10/26

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.
-Author's initials RS When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead 2/15/26

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).
-Hope says sorry to Bill Lab Girl by Hope Jahren 3/2/26
-Olive Kitteridge #1. Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout 3/23/26
-Raven Cycle #1 The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater 3/31/26

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.
-Initials AH - Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood 2/11/26
-FMC Micah has tattoos - Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson 4/4/26
-Author's initials are BS Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson 4/12/26

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.
- Author's initials are LB My Royal Showmance by Lexi Blake. 2/27/26
-Author's initials are EA The Years by Annie Ernaux 3/6/26
-Cassidy Williams is a doctor Fortune Teller by Jana Deleon 4/14/26

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).
-Dog The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers 2/8/26
The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year.
-Published 3/31/2002 - Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde 2/7/26
-MC and most other characters are Catholic - Murder at an Irish Bakery by Carlene O'Connor 3/9/26
-Published 3/6/19 Rock Bottom Girl by Lucy Score 3/12/26
-Published 3/24/26. The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez 4/5/26
-Sister Dominique is Catholic The Night War by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 4/17/26


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Welcome Angel Book Junkie & Lali & Michelle


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Genevieve | 11340 comments Mod
In Memoriam
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)
Level 2: February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (61- 99 Tasks)
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

Tasks
1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year


message 8: by Anne (last edited Apr 18, 2026 12:52PM) (new)

Anne | 1548 comments In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)
Level 2: February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (61- 99 Tasks)
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

Tasks can be done as often as you need.

1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico
where a character dies under suspicious circumstances
The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton 2/19/2026
a book published in either January or February of any year.
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney 2/22/2026 Pub'd Jan 14, 2025

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi 2/13/2026
read a book that is fifth in a series
with a blue cover.
Not They Who Soar by Amanda Flower 2/3/2026

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover
set in California
read a book tagged as one of the genres above.
My Sunshine Away by M. O. Walsh 2/28/2026 Drama

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips
A Killer Wedding by Joan O'Leary 3/13/2026 Christine writes for a gossip magazine.
a third in a series
No Words by Meg Cabot 2/6/2026
with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse
a book published in either 1980 or 1982
a book set in New York City.
Anne of Manhattan by Brina Starler 3/12/2026

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover
Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey 2/16/2026
Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey
read a book published in June of any year
Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate 3/21/2026 Pub'd 6/4/2024
with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover
The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clark Moore 2/3/2026
The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore
where a couple make love
Body Check by Elle Kennedy 2/14/2026
where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas
with a character who is sly (Your interpretation)
A Shadow in Moscow by Katherine Reay 2/26/2026 Ingrid
with a book that has a family that work or live together.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore 4/9/2026

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel
where a character cries
Double Whammy by Gretchen Archer 4/15/2026
Davis cries while unjustly incarcerated over her father's heart surgery.
with a bird on the cover.
A Killer Romance by Maggie Blackburn 4/17/2026
A Killer Romance (A Beach Reads Mystery #3) by Maggie Blackburn

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights
with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary
read a stand alone book.
Hazel Says No by Jessica Berger Gross 3/4/2026


message 9: by Anne (last edited Apr 12, 2026 10:30AM) (new)

Anne | 1548 comments 11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music
a book published in November of any year
Cobblered to Death by Rosemarie Ross 4/8/2026
Pub'd Nov 26, 2019
where a character is called Dave.
All My Bones by P. J. Nelson 3/19/2026

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills
a book that is 5th or 12th in a series
The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman 3/25/2026
The Thursday Murder Club #5
a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston
with a character called Norm or Vera
the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England
a character who is divorced
All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin 2/3/2026
a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series
published in 1995
where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.
Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline 2/22/2026

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series
Hope Harbor by Irene Hannon 3/9/2026
with a character who says sorry to another
character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).
Mrs. Plansky's Revenge by Spencer Quinn 4/2/2026 Mrs. Plansky gets taken in a scam.

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover
where a character has a tattoo
where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor
The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald 3/21/2026 Dr. Maddox.
with a character called Austin or Malcolm
where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago
The Litigators by John Grisham 3/28/2026
with a dog on the cover
On the Hunt by Iris Johansen 3/8/2026
On the Hunt (Kira Drake, #1) by Iris Johansen
where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina
with a character who is Catholic
The River We Remember by William Kent Kreuger 3/29/2026
published in March of any year.
The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig 2/11/2026 Pub'd 3/4/2025


message 10: by Frankie (last edited Apr 18, 2026 01:12PM) (new)

Frankie Johnson | 4545 comments In Memoriam
Duration: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027

Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)
Tasks can be done as often as you need.

048/100 Completed

1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances
Read a book published in either January or February of any year.
(02/28/21)
Text Me on Tuesday-Whitney Dineen 2/07/26
(02/07/19)
Lessons from a One-Night Stand-Piper Rayne 2/17/26
(02/28/17)
Cheater-Rachel Van Dyken 2/19/26
(01/27/26)
Make It Out Alive-Allison Brennan 2/25/26
(01/19/26)
Save Her Family-Stacy Green 3/05/26

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or
Read a book that is fifth in a series
(Emily Slate)
Can't Miss Her-Alex Sigmore 2/09/26
(Laurel Snow)
You Can Scream-Rebecca Zanetti 2/10/26
(The Single Dad Playbook)
Crazy Love-Willow Aster 2/12/26
(The Blackwells of Montana)
Where You Belong-Kristen Proby 3/18/26
Read a book with a blue cover.
The Text God-Whitney Dineen 4/14/26
The Text God Text and You Shall Receive ... (An Accidentally in Love Story, #2) by Whitney Dineen

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover
Read a book set in California
The Proving Ground-Michael Connelly 2/05/26
Unlucky 13-James Patterson 2/11/26
Read a book tagged as one of the genres above.
Action:Cold Heat-Toni Anderson 3/17/26

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips
Read a third in a series
(Content Advisory)
Enemies to Lovers-Lani Lynn Vale 2/02/26
(Madigan Mountain)
A Little Too Wild-Devney Perry 2/08/26
with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or
Read a book set in New York City.
Send Me Crazy-T. Gephart 3/28/26
One Click Love-T. Gephart 4/11/26

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover
Read a book published in June of any year
(06/20/25)
The Search-A.J. Rivers 2/03/26
with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover
Past Grief-Edward J. Leahy 3/06/26
Past Grief (Kim Brady Mysteries) by Edward J. Leahy
where a couple make love or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas
Ugly Duckling-Lani Lynn Vale 3/02/26
with a character who is sly (Your interpretation)
Read a book with a book that has a family that work or live together.
Hidden Miles-Claire Kingsley 2/01/26
Bourbon & Proof-Victoria Wilder 2/19/26

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries
Read a book with a bird on the cover.
The Surprise-A.J. Rivers 2/25/26
The Surprise (Juniper Springs Mystery Book 4) by A.J. Rivers

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights
Read a book with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary
(Mary Stone)
Judge Stone-Viola Davis 4/10/26
Read a stand alone book.
Sweet Little Hearts-Shanora Williams 2/13/26
The Best Man: Unfinished Business-Malcolm D. Lee 2/21/26
Boom Town-Nic Stone 3/06/26

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or
Read a book that is 5th or 12th in a series
(Vancouver Agitators #5)
So This Is War-Meghan Quinn 3/17/26
a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England
Read a book with a character who is divorced
Storm's Cut-Mary Stone 2/02/26
a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.
Kendra Elliot-No One Knew 2/06/26
Kelly Elliott-Loved Enough 2/23/26
Karla Sorensen-Single Dad Dilemma 2/26/26

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series
(Val Costa)
Gone by Dawn-H.K. Christie 2/01/26
(Runaway)
Runaway Road-Devney Perry 2/01/26
(Blossom Peak)
All This Time-Harlow James 2/05/26
(Dewberry Farm)
Killer Jam-Karen MacInerney 2/22/26
(Problems)
The Problem with Dating-Brittainy C. Cherry 3/01/26
(Bay Area Players)
Just for the Cameras-Meghan Quinn 3/20/26
(Play Hard)
Hard to Handle-K. Bromberg 4/17/26
with a character who says sorry to another or
a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.
Alexandria House-Stay with Me 3/05/26

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor
Last Patient of the Night-Gary Gerlacher 4/02/26
with a character called Austin or Malcolm
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.
Lena Hendrix-The Badge 3/01/26

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago
Edge-Tracy Clark 2/24/26
In Her Own League-Liz Tomforde 4/09/26
Storm's Target-Mary Stone 4/17/26
with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic
Read a book published in March of any year.
(03/01/05)
Deep Freeze-Lisa Jackson 2/07/26
(03/31/17)
Shades of Pink-Gina LaManna 2/14/26
(03/29/22)
Beauty and the Baller-Ilsa Madden-Mills 3/22/26


message 11: by Frankie (new)

Frankie Johnson | 4545 comments In Memoriam
Duration: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027

Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)
Tasks can be done as often as you need.

000/100 Completed


message 12: by Caraina (new)

Caraina (raina79) | 1202 comments In Memoriam 2025
Duration: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Level 1: 25-60 Tasks

Tasks can be done as often as you need.

Completed: 0/25-60

1. Gene Hackman

🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or
🩷 where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or
🩷 a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or
🩷 read a book that is fifth in a series or
🩷 a book with a blue cover.

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or
🩷 set in California or
🩷 read a book tagged as one of the genres above (comedies, dramas, action adventures, westerns, historical, crime dramas, science fiction, and fantasy).

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or
🩷 a third in a series or
🩷 with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or
🩷 a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or
🩷 a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or
🩷 read a book published in June of any year or
🩷 with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or
🩷 where a couple make love or
🩷 where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or
🩷 with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or
🩷 with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or
🩷 where a character cries or
🩷 with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or
🩷 with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or
🩷 read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music or
🩷 a book published in November of any year or
🩷 where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or
🩷 a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or
🩷 a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or
🩷 with a character called Norm or Vera or
🩷 a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England or
🩷 a character who is divorced or
🩷 a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or
🩷 published in 1995 or
🩷 where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or
🩷 with a character who says sorry to another or
🩷 a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or
🩷 where a character has a tattoo or
🩷 where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or
🩷 with a character called Austin or Malcolm or
🩷 where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or
🩷 with a dog on the cover or
🩷 where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or
🩷 with a character who is Catholic or
🩷 a book published in March of any year.


message 13: by Taya:) (last edited Apr 09, 2026 06:46PM) (new)

Taya:) | 10 comments


In Memoriam 2025
Duration: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Level 1: 25-60 Tasks


19/25-60 done

√ 1. Gene Hackman
+ a book published in either January or February of any year.
Puck Hard- Brooklyn Cate 2/9 (1*)

√ 2. David Lynch
+ read a book that is fifth in a series
Just What the Truth Is-Cardeno C. 3/3 (4.5*)
+ a book with a blue cover.
Ace of Spades-L. Eveland 2/7 (3*)

3. Val Kilmer
+ Read a book with a gun on the cover or
+ set in California or
+ read a book tagged as one of the genres above (comedies, dramas, action adventures, westerns, historical, crime dramas, science fiction, and fantasy).
Semper Fi-Keira Andrews 2/8 (4*)

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
+ Read a book with a character who gossips or
+ a third in a series or
Alpha Dragon's Mating Contract - Anna Wineheart 2/17 (3*)
+ with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
+ Read a book with a character who is a nurse or
+ a book set in New York City.
Spellbound - Allie Therin 4/4 (

6. Brian Wilson
+ Read a book with a beach on the cover or
+ read a book published in June of any year or
+ with a character who is a singer.

√ 7. Roberta Flack
+ Read a book with a face on the cover
Burning for Alexander-Lucy Lennox 2/28 (3*)
Burning for Alexander (Made Marian Legacy #2) by Lucy Lennox -
+ where a couple make love

+ where a character is killed.
The Truth in My Lies- L.A. Witt 3/1 (3*)

8. Sly Stone
+ Read a book set in Texas or
+ with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or
+ with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
+ where a character cries or
+ with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
+ with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or
+ read a stand alone book.
Under the Skin - Nicki Bennett and Ariel Tachna 2/15 (4*)

11. Sam Moore
+ Read a book tagged music or
+ a book published in November of any year
A Villain for Christmas- Alice Winters 2/7 (3*) (November 25, 2019)
+ where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
+ Read a book where a character grills or
+ a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or

13. George Wendt
+ Read a book set in Boston or
+ a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.
Endless Stretch of Blue-Riley Hart 3/7

14. Dame Joan Plowright
+ Read a book set in England or
+ a character who is divorced or
Unexpected Family-Nate Tanner 2/14 (3*)

15. Hulk Hogan
+ Read a book which is 12th in a series or
+ where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.
A Feral Christmas-Stephani Hecht 3/29 (3*)

16. Connie Francis
+ Read a book that is first in a series or
+ with a character who says sorry to another or
+ a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
+ Read a book with a black cover or
+ where a character has a tattoo or
One Step Too Close: Coffin Nails MC Louisiana by K.A. Merikan 3/31 (4*)
+ where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.
Just a Bit Wrong - Alessandra Hazard 3/22 (4*)

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
+ Read a book with a character who is a doctor or
+ with a character called Austin or Malcolm or
+ where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.
Just a Bit Wicked - Alessandra Hazard 3/23

19. Michael Madsen
+ Read a book set in Chicago or
+ with a dog on the cover or
+ where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).
Echoes of Us-Alex Cross 2/20 (3*)

√ 20 Pope Francis
+ with a character who is Catholic or
Unholy - Ella Frank Brooke Blaine 4/4 (4*)
+ a book published in March of any year.
Hunt the Villain-Rina Kent 3/25


message 14: by Tari (last edited Apr 19, 2026 07:24AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 2816 comments In Memoriam
Duration: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

31/25-60
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message 15: by JoAnne (last edited Apr 18, 2026 08:38AM) (new)

JoAnne | 62873 comments Mod
In Memoriam
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)
Read: 39/25-60



1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or
Read a book where a character dies under suspicious circumstances.
Hell Bent Leigh Bardugo 3/9/26
Read a book published in either January or February of any year.
published January 6, 2026 The First Time I Saw Him Laura Dave 2/2/26

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a painter.
Sterling Stone L.B. Dunbar 3/22/26
Read a book that is fifth in a series.
Blind Love Kelly Elliott 3/27/26 (Cowboys & Angels #5)
Read a book with a blue cover.
Free Falling (Colburn Brothers, #2) by Jill Shalvis Free Falling Jill Shalvis 2/10/26

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover.
Open Season (Joe Gunther, #1) by Archer Mayor Open Season Archer Mayor 3/8/26

Read a book set in California.
Nightshade Michael Connelly 2/3/26

Read a book tagged as one of the genres above - fantasy.
Battle Ground Jim Butcher 3/3/26

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips.
Where There's Smoke Kirsten Fullmer 2/11/26

or a third in a series or

Read a book with a character who is a vampire.
Life Sucks After You Die Crystal-Rain Love 2/5/26

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
Spirit Crossing William Kent Krueger 3/30/26

or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or
Read a book published in June of any year.
published June 27, 2017 Lost Love Kelly Elliott 3/22/26
Read a book with a character who is a singer.
Cold Hard Cash Frankie Love 2/14/26

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or
Read a book where a couple make love.
A Dash of Love Jill Sanders 3/12/26
Read a book where a character is killed.
Dismissed With Prejudice J.A. Jance 2/21/26

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas.
No Fox to Give Vivienne Savage 3/10/26

or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or
Read a book that has a family that work or live together.
Perfect In Every Way Kristen Ashley 3/2/26

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or
Read a book where a character cries.
Unafraid Nyssa Kathryn 2/16/26
or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary
Read a stand alone book.
All the Dangerous Things Stacy Willingham 2/12/26

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music.
Wait for Me Amy Jo Burns 4/18/26
Read a book published in November of any year.
published November 5, 2024 Lost and Lassoed Lyla Sage 3/17/26
Read a book where a character is called either Sam.
One Golden Summer Carley Fortune 2/6/26

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills.
Where We Belong Kellie Coates Gilbert 2/8/26

Read a Series #5.
The Lost Bird Margaret Coel 4/14/26 (Wind River Reservation #5)

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or
Read a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.
The Bakery on the Cove Eliza Ester 3/16/26

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England.
Silent Scream Angela Marsons 2/15/26
Read a book with a character who is divorced.
Still Waters Tami Hoag 2/20/26
or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or
Read a book where the author's initials can be found in HULK RULES.
Beach Read Emily Henry 2/22/26

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series.
Track of Courage Susan May Warren 3/14/26 (Call of the Wild #1)

Read a book where a character who says sorry to another.
Steal My Heart Laura Pavlov 3/4/26

or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17. Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover.
Ninth House (Alex Stern, #1) by Leigh Bardugo Ninth House Leigh Bardugo 2/23/26

Read a book where a character has a tattoo.
Justice Inked Olivia Jaymes 3/13/26

Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SABBATH.
Outback Escape: The Sister Annie Seaton 3/26/26

18. Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
First Sign of Danger Kelley Armstrong 2/28/26

or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or
Read a book where the author's initials can be found in HUXTABLE.
Forgiveness River Liliana Hart 3/6/26

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago.
Something like Hate Piper Rayne 2/13/26

or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20. Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or
Read a book with a character who is Catholic.
Apostle's Cove William Kent Krueger 4/10/26
Read a book published in March of any year.
2020 Trouble on Main Street Kirsten Fullmer 2/9/26


message 16: by Kimberly (last edited Jan 26, 2026 08:46AM) (new)

Kimberly (whatkreads) | 880 comments In Memoriam
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)

1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year.


message 17: by Bubbles (last edited Feb 12, 2026 06:02PM) (new)

Bubbles | 34 comments In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

Tasks can be done as often as you need.

1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan - Finished 2/6

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.
1. The Vampire's Assistant by Darren Shan - Finished 2/7
Larten Crepsley is a Vampire

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.
Hera by Jennifer Saint - Finished 2/10
Hera by Jennifer Saint

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).
1. Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco - Finished: 2/4
Thomas apologizes to Audrey Rose
Hunting Prince Dracula - Thomas apologizes to Audrey Rose - pg. 190 - "Audrey Rose, I'm so sorry."

17 Ozzy Osbourne

🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher - Finished 2/12


20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year.


message 18: by Yvonne (last edited Apr 19, 2026 12:22AM) (new)

Yvonne | 142 comments In Memoriam
1st February 2026 - 31st July 2027

Tasks can be done as often as you need. 100 to complete

1. Gene Hackman
Read a book set in New Mexico Robby Riverton: Mail Order Bride by Eli Easton09/02
Where a character dies under suspicious circumstances Rogue by Onley James 15/02
A book published in either January or February of any year.Vexley by Jennifer Carter 02/02 published 31/02/2026

2. David Lynch
Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter The Alpha and the Envious Moon by Everleigh Miles14/02
Read a book that is fifth in a series Cheap Shot by Brigham Vaughn17/04
A book with a blue cover. Before the End by Jennifer Carter 01/02 Before the End (Mystic's Familiars #0.5) by Jennifer Carter

3. Val Kilmer
Read a book with a gun on the cover
Set in California A Furever Homeby Kaje Harper and Gabbi Grey 01/02
Read a book tagged as one of the genres Paladinby Onley James08/02 tagged Crime

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
Read a book with a character who gossips One Chance to Stay by Ryder O'Malley 19/02
A third in a series Playing it Safe by Kristian Parker 20/02
A book with a character who is a vampire.Bad Things Come in 3s byJonathan Hawker16/02

5. Loretta Swit
Read a book with a character who is a nurse
A book published in either 1980 or 1982
A book set in New York City.Nice Catching You by Ryan Taylor 21/03

6. Brian Wilson
Read a book with a beach on the coverIt's Only Love by A.E. Jensen and Courtney W. Dixon 12/02 It's Only Love by A.E. Jensen
Read a book published in June of any year Secret Admirer by D.J. Jamison 21/03
Read a book with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
Read a book with a face on the cover Cunning Eian by Hinsel Meyer 05/02 Cunning Eian (The Turris #1) by Hinsel Meyer
Where a couple make love A New Year's Pandemonium: MM Omegaverse rom-com, accidental marriage, MM romance, Snarky humor by Jennifer Carter09/02
Where a character is killed.Mortal Skin by Lily Mayne05/02

8. Sly Stone
Read a book set in Texas
With a character who is sly (Your interpretation)Hart's Betrayalby S. Bolanos 24/03
With a book that has a family that work or live together.Ace of Spades by L. Eveland 23/02

9. Marianne Faithfull
Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel It Has to Be Youby Hinsel Meyer07/02
Where a character cries Wicked Little Darling by Lyla Dane04/02
With a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
Read a book about civil rights
With a character called Peter, Paul or Mary Balls & Fallsby Jem Wendel 20/03
Read a stand alone book.The Truth in My Lies by L.A. Witt 07/03

11. Sam Moore
Read a book tagged music
A book published in November of any year
Where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
Read a book where a character grills Meddling With Maverick by D.J. Jamison 29/03
A book that is 5th or 12th in a series
A book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
Read a book set in Boston For the Fans by Nyla K. 13/03
With a character called Norm or Vera
A book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order. Bronc Riders Don't Fall in Love by R.M. Neill 16/03

14. Dame Joan Plowright
Read a book set in England A Thief in the Night by K.J. Charles 20/03
A character who is divorcedA Valentine Fiasco: MM Omegaverse romance, Valentine's Day novella by Jennifer Carter 10/02
A character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
Read a book which is 12th in a series
Published in 1995
Where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.Sharp Edges by L. Eveland 28/02

16. Connie Francis
Read a book that is first in a series All Kidding Aside by Macy Blake18/02
With a character who says sorry to anotherIn the Name of the Fatherby Morticia Knight 11/02
A character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).Five Minutes Longer by Victoria Sue 28/03

17 Ozzy Osbourne
Read a book with a black cover Scarface by Luna Lay 19/03 Scarface (The Loser's Division #3) by Luna Lay
Where a character has a tattooWhat We Earnedby Hinsel Meyer07/02
Where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.Breakaway Goals by Beth Bolden 08/03

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Read a book with a character who is a doctor Mated in Ink by Edie Monte 04/03
With a character called Austin or Malcolm On Thin Ice: Portland Evergreens, Book 306/03
Where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE. Enemy Zoneby Heather Leighson 08/04


19. Michael Madsen
Read a book set in Chicago
With a dog on the cover Hearts We Claimby Christina Berry 24/02 Hearts We Claim (Hearts of Texas #3) by Christina Berry
Where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).Naughty & NicebyD.J. Jamison 25/03

20 Pope Francis
Read a book set in Argentina
With a character who is Catholic Rushing Closer by Christie Gordon 26/02
A book published in March of any year.Embers of Winter by Kat Sinclair 07/03


message 19: by Barb (new)

Barb | 2044 comments IN MEMORIAM 2025 , 2/1/26 – 7/31
0/25+ COMPLETED
| Level 1 : 2/1 – 7/31, 25-60 tasks

Tasks can be repeated as often as you need.

1. GENE HACKMAN
♥️ Read a book set in New Mexico OR where a character dies under suspicious circumstances OR a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. DAVID LYNCH
♥️ Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter OR read a book that is fifth in a series OR a book with a blue cover.

3. VAL KILMER
♥️ Read a book with a gun on the cover OR set in California OR read a book tagged as one of the genres above [comedy, drama, action-adventure, western, historical, crime, sci-fi, fantasy].

4. MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG
♥️ Read a book with a character who gossips OR a third in a series OR with a character who is a vampire.

5. LORETTA SWIT
♥️ Read a book with a character who is a nurse OR a book published in either 1980 or 1982 OR a book set in New York City.

6. BRIAN WILSON
♥️ Read a book with a beach on the cover OR read a book published in June of any year OR with a character who is a singer.

7. ROBERTA FLACK
♥️ Read a book with a face on the cover OR where a couple make love OR where a character is killed.

8. SLY STONE
♥️ Read a book set in Texas OR with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) OR with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. MARIANNE FAITHFULL
♥️ Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel OR where a character cries OR with a bird on the cover.

10. PETER YARROW
♥️ Read a book about civil rights OR with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary OR read a stand alone book.

11. SAM MOORE
♥️ Read a book tagged music OR a book published in November of any year OR where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. GEORGE FOREMAN
♥️ Read a book where a character grills OR a book that is 5th or 12th in a series OR a book about George Foreman.

13. GEORGE WENDT
♥️ Read a book set in Boston OR with a character called Norm or Vera OR a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. DAME JOAN PLOWRIGHT
♥️ Read a book set in England OR a character who is divorced OR a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. HULK HOGAN
♥️ Read a book which is 12th in a series OR published in 1995 OR where the author’s initials can be found in HULK RULES.

16. CONNIE FRANCIS
♥️ Read a book that is first in a series OR with a character who says sorry to another OR a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 OZZY OSBOURNE
♥️ Read a book with a black cover OR where a character has a tattoo OR where the author’s initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER
♥️ Read a book with a character who is a doctor OR with a character called Austin or Malcolm OR where the author’s initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. MICHAEL MADSEN
♥️ Read a book set in Chicago OR with a dog on the cover OR where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO, 3-word minimum.

20 POPE FRANCIS
♥️ Read a book set in Argentina OR with a character who is Catholic OR a book published in March of any year.


message 20: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 87 comments In Memoriam
February 01, 2026 - July 31, 2027

Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year.


message 21: by Laura Z (last edited Apr 17, 2026 09:09AM) (new)

Laura Z | 276 comments In Memoriam 2025 - Part I: 101/100+
February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027


🩷 Level 3: 100 or more tasks 🩷

1. Gene Hackman (January 30, 1930 – February 18, 2025) - Read a book set in New Mexico or a book where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year:
🩷 The Basic Eight | Daniel Handler | 02.04.26 | published January 1, 1999
🩷 Lost Lambs | Madeline Cash | 02.09.26 | published January 13, 2026
🩷 Valentine's Slay | Navessa Allen | 02.13.26 | published January 20, 2026
🩷 Hill of Secrets | Galina Vromen | 02.19.26 | set in New Mexico
🩷 The Power of Knitting | Loretta Napoleoni | 02.22.26 | published January 14, 2020
🩷 Pretty Little Wife | Darby Kane | 02.24.26 | Aaron Ridgefield dies under suspicious circumstances
🩷 The Jills | Karen Parkman | 03.07.26 | published February 10, 2026
🩷 The Year of Less | Cait Flanders | 03.24.26 | published January 16, 2018
🩷 Home: A Memoir of My Early Years | Julie Andrews Edwards | 04.04.26 | published January 1, 2008
🩷 Julie Chan Is Dead | Liann Zhang | 04.07.26 | Chloe Van Huusen dies under suspicious circumstances
🩷 Half His Age | Jennette McCurdy | 04.08.26 | published January 20, 2026

2. David Lynch (January 20, 1946 – January 16, 2025) - Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter or a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover:
🩷 Finding Her Edge | Jennifer Iacopelli | 02.04.26 | blue cover
🩷 The Agathas | Kathleen Glasgow | 03.17.26 | blue cover
🩷 Replaceable You | Mary Roach | 03.20.26 | blue cover
🩷 Madwoman | Chelsea Bieker | 03.28.26 | blue cover
🩷 To Ride a Rising Storm | Moniquill Blackgoose | 04.06.26 | blue cover

Finding Her Edge by Jennifer Iacopelli The Agathas (The Agathas #1) by Kathleen Glasgow Replaceable You Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary Roach Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker To Ride a Rising Storm (Nampeshiweisit, #2) by Moniquill Blackgoose

3. Val Kilmer (December 31, 1959 – April 1, 2025) Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or tagged as comedy, drama, action, western, historical, crime, science fiction, or fantasy:
🩷 How the Marquess Was Won | Julie Anne Long | 02.07.26 | tagged historical
🩷 Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era | Laurence Leamer | 02.15.26 | tagged historical
🩷 Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers | Caroline Fraser | 02.25.26 | tagged crime
🩷 Off to Be the Wizard | Scott Meyer | 02.28.26 | tagged fantasy
🩷 Dirty Little Secret | Jennifer Ryan | 03.05.26 | tagged western
🩷 The Great Mann | Kyra Davis Lurie | 03.06.26 | set in California
🩷 Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions | John Grisham | 03.13.26 | tagged crime
🩷 The Vapors: A Southern Family, the New York Mob, and the Rise and Fall of Hot Springs, America's Forgotten Capital of Vice | David Hill | 03.27.26 | tagged historical
🩷 The History of Sugar | Kelley Deetz | 03.28.26 | tagged historical
🩷 An Assembly Such as This | Pamela Aidan | 04.13.26 | tagged historical
🩷 The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives | Elizabeth Arnott | 04.17.26 | set in California

4. Michelle Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025) Read a book with a character who gossips or that is third in a series or with a character who is a vampire:
🩷 Lost and Lassoed | Lyla Sage | 02.22.26 | Rebel Blue Ranch, #3

5. Loretta Swit (November 4, 1937 – May 30, 2025) Read a book with a character who is a nurse or published in either 1980 or 1982 or set in New York City:
🩷 Whip Smart: The True Story of a Secret Life | Melissa Febos | 02.08.26 | set in New York City
🩷 Several People Are Typing | Calvin Kasulke | 04.10.26 | set in New York City

6. Brian Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) Read a book with a beach on the cover or published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer:
🩷 Seven Summers | Paige Toon | 02.12.26 | Finn is a singer-songwriter
🩷 Ode to My First Car | Robin Gow | 03.04.26 | published June 20, 2023
🩷 Just Some Stupid Love Story | Katelyn Doyle | 04.16.26 | published June 4, 2024
🩷 Longing for a Hero | Debra Clopton | 02.10.26 | a beach on the cover
🩷 People We Meet on Vacation | Emily Henry | 03.08.26 | a beach on the cover

Longing for a Hero (Sunset Bay Romance #2) by Debra Clopton People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

7. Roberta Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed:
🩷 Say No to the Duke | Eloisa James | 02.11.26 | Jeremy Roden and Betsy Wilde make love
🩷 Dark Harvest | Norman Partridge | 03.23.26 | multiple characters are killed
🩷 The Uncool | Cameron Crowe | 02.18.26 | a face on the cover
🩷 Colored Television | Danzy Senna | 03.25.26 | a face on the cover
🩷 Cursed Daughters | Oyinkan Braithwaite | 04.11.26 | a face on the cover

The Uncool by Cameron Crowe Colored Television by Danzy Senna Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite

8. Sly Stone (March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025) Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly or that has a family that work or live together:
🩷 Lot | Bryan Washington | 02.21.26 | set in Texas
🩷 Bright We Burn | Kiersten White | 03.11.26 | Lada Dracul is sly

9. Marianne Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025) Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn, or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover:
🩷 Pride and Prejudice and Zombies | Seth Grahame-Smith | 02.08.26 | p. 244: Kitty, who took all these threats in a serious light, began to cry.
🩷 The Last House on Needless Street | Catriona Ward | 02.23.26 | p. 36: I was crying so hard, my heart felt like it would burst in my chest.

10. Peter Yarrow (May 31, 1938 – January 7, 2025) - Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul, or Mary or read a standalone book:
🩷 Lessons in Magic and Disaster | Charlie Jane Anders | 02.16.26 | a standalone book
🩷 Demon Copperhead | Barbara Kingsolver | 02.20.26 | a standalone book
🩷 Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar | Katie Yee | 02.28.26 | a standalone book
🩷 The Lager Queen of Minnesota | J. Ryan Stradal | 03.06.26 | a standalone book
🩷 The Shocking Experiments of Miss Mary Bennet | Melinda Taub | 03.16.26 | Mary Bennet
🩷 Today Will Be Different | Maria Semple | 03.30.26 | a standalone book
🩷 Leading Men | Christopher Castellani | 03.31.26 | a standalone book
🩷 The Animators | Kayla Rae Whitaker | 04.06.26 | a standalone book
🩷 Wake Up America | Keisha N. Blain | 04.09.26 | about civil rights
🩷 The Natural Way of Things | Charlotte Wood | 04.10.26 | a standalone book


message 22: by Laura Z (last edited Apr 17, 2026 09:13AM) (new)

Laura Z | 276 comments In Memoriam 2025 - Part II: 101/100+
February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027


11. Sam Moore (October 12, 1935 – January 10, 2025) - Read a book tagged music or published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave:
🩷 Fallen City | Adrienne Young | 02.13.26 | published November 4, 2025
🩷 The Uncool | Cameron Crowe | 02.18.26 | tagged music
🩷 The Beautiful Ones | Prince | 02.27.26 | tagged music
🩷 Best Offer Wins | Marisa Kashino | 02.27.26 | published November 25, 2025
🩷 What Debt Demands | Kristin Collier | 03.01.26 | published November 18, 2025
🩷 Her One Regret | Donna Freitas | 04.04.26 | published November 4, 2025

12. George Foreman (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025) - Read a book where a character grills or that is 5th or 12th in a series or about George Foreman:
🩷 Whiskey Chaser | Lucy Score | 04.01.26 | Devlin grills steaks for a cookout with Scarlett's family

13. George Wendt (October 17, 1948 – May 20, 2025) - Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or where the letters N-B-C can be found in the title in any order:
🩷 Dark Sisters | Kristi DeMeester | 02.17.26 | Vera Stephens
🩷 To the Moon and Back | Eliana Ramage | 03.11.26 | N-B-C in title
🩷 Cabin | Patrick Hutchison | 04.12.26 | N-B-C in title

14. Dame Joan Plowright (28 October 1929 – 16 January 2025) - Read a book set in England or with a character who is divorced or with a character called Laurence or Joan:
🩷 The Correspondent | Virginia Evans | 02.05.26 | Sybil van Antwerp is divorced
🩷 His Wicked Little Christmas | Tracy Sumner | 02.19.26 | set in England
🩷 The New Girl | Harriet Walker | 03.13.26 | set in England
🩷 Blackberry & Wild Rose | Sonia Velton | 03.30.26 | set in England

15. Hulk Hogan (August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025) Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the author's initials can be found in HULK RULES:
🩷 Two Women Living Together | Kim Hana | 02.09.26 | HULK RULES
🩷 The Five-Star Weekend | Elin Hilderbrand | 03.03.26 | HULK RULES
🩷 Brave New Words | Salman Khan | 03.10.26 | HULK RULES
🩷 Weather Girl | Rachel Lynn Solomon | 03.19.26 | HULK RULES
🩷 107 Days | Kamala Harris | 04.05.26 | HULK RULES
🩷 The Charlie Method | Elle Kennedy | 04.09.26 | HULK RULES
🩷 Cobalt Red | Siddharth Kara | 04.10.26 | HULK RULES
🩷 The Heiress | Rachel Hawkins | 04.13.26 | HULK RULES

16. Connie Francis (December 12, 1937 – July 16, 2025) - Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or with a character who is somebody's fool:
🩷 Top Ten | Katie Cotugno | 01.07.26 | p. 323: "I'm sorry," he said. "You're right."
🩷 The Knight and the Moth | Rachel Gillig | 02.21.26 | The Stonewater Kingdom, #1
🩷 Half City | Kate Golden | 03.04.26 | Harker Academy, #1
🩷 The Tainted Cup | Robert Jackson Bennett | 03.25.26 | Shadow of the Leviathan, #1
🩷 Bringing Down the Duke | Evie Dunmore | 04.03.26 | A Leagues of Extraordinary Women, #1
🩷 A Deadly Education | Naomi Novik | 04.18.26 | The Scholomance, #1

17. Ozzy Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) - Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the author's initials can be found in SABBATH:
🩷 On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters | Bonnie Tsui | 02.11.26 | SABBATH
🩷 Ruthless Fae | Caroline Peckham | 03.09.26 | Darius Acrux has a large tattoo
🩷 The Comet Seekers | Helen Sedgwick | 03.23.26 | SABBATH
🩷 Heated Rivalry | Rachel Reid | 04.06.26 | Ilya Rozanov has a (ridiculous) tattoo of a bear
🩷 The Ministry of Time | Kaliane Bradley | 02.06.26 | a black cover
🩷 The Ghostwriter | Julie Clark | 03.27.26 | a black cover
🩷 The Vanishing Half | Brit Bennett | 04.16.26 | SABBATH

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark

18. Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025) - Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the author's initials can be found in HUXTABLE:
🩷 Good Morning, Midnight | Lily Brooks-Dalton | 02.15.26 | HUXTABLE
🩷 The Road to Tender Hearts | Annie Hartnett | 03.15.26 | HUXTABLE
🩷 Bonded by Thorns | Elizabeth Helen | 04.15.26 | HUXTABLE

19. Michael Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) - Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO (three word minimum):
🩷 Have We Met? | Camille Baker | 02.26.26 | set in Chicago
🩷 Mob Queen | Erin Bledsoe | 02.28.26 | set in Chicago
🩷 Nightshade and Oak | Molly O'Neill | 03.23.26 | QUENTIN TARANTINO
🩷 The Call of the Wild | Jack London | 02.25.26 | a dog on the cover

The Call of the Wild by Jack London

20. Pope Francis (December 17, 1936 – April 21, 2025) Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or published in March of any year:
🩷 Slaughterhouse-Five | Kurt Vonnegut Jr. | 02.09.26 | published March 31, 1969
🩷 These Letters End in Tears | Musih Tedji Xaviere | 03.16.26 | published March 12, 2024
🩷 Lady Tremaine | Rachel Hochhauser | 03.19.26 | published March 6, 2026
🩷 The Night We Met | Abby Jimenez | 04.05.26 | published March 26, 2026
🩷 Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service | Michael Lewis | 04.17.26 | published March 18, 2025


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message 24: by Melissa A (new)

Melissa A | 2090 comments In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

Tasks can be done as often as you need.
0/100+

1. Gene Hackman
Eugene Allen Hackman (January 30, 1930 – February 18, 2025)
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico

or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances

or a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. David Lynch
David Keith Lynch (January 20, 1946 – January 16, 2025)
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter,

or read a book that is fifth in a series

or a book with a blue cover.

3. Val Kilmer
Val Edward Kilmer (December 31, 1959 – April 1, 2025)
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover

or set in California

or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025)
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips

or a third in a series

or with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
Loretta Swit (born Loretta Jane Szwed; November 4, 1937 – May 30, 2025)
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse

or a book published in either 1980 or 1982

or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025)
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover

or read a book published in June of any year

or with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
Roberta Cleopatra Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025)
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover

or where a couple make love

or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
Sylvester Stewart (March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025)
🩷 Read a book set in Texas

or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation)

or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025)
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel

or where a character cries

or with a bird on the cover.


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Melissa A | 2090 comments Part Two

Part Two

10. Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow (May 31, 1938 – January 7, 2025)
🩷 Read a book about civil rights

or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary

or read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
Samuel David Moore (October 12, 1935 – January 10, 2025)
🩷 Read a book tagged music

or a book published in November of any year

or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
George Edward Foreman (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025)
🩷 Read a book where a character grills

or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series

or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
George Robert Wendt Jr. (October 17, 1948 – May 20, 2025)
🩷 Read a book set in Boston

or with a character called Norm or Vera

or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
Joan Ann Olivier, Baroness Olivier (née Plowright; 28 October 1929 – 16 January 2025)
🩷 Read a book set in England

or a character who is divorced

or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
Terry Gene Bollea (August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025)
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series

or published in 1995

or where the author’s initials can be found in HULK RULES.

16. Connie Francis
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (December 12, 1937 – July 16, 2025)
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series

or with a character who says sorry to another

or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025)
🩷 Read a book with a black cover

or where a character has a tattoo

or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025)
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor

or with a character called Austin or Malcolm

or where the author’s initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
Michael Søren Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025)
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago

or with a dog on the cover

or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio;17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025)
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina

or with a character who is Catholic

or a book published in March of any year.


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angelinabvby ۶۟ৎ  (angelinabvby) | 76 comments In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)

1. Gene Hackman
Eugene Allen Hackman (January 30, 1930 – February 18, 2025) was an American Oscar-winning actor known for roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven, and many more. He died in Santa Fe New Mexico under suspicious circumstances with his wife.
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. David Lynch
David Keith Lynch (January 20, 1946 – January 16, 2025) was an American filmmaker, actor, painter, and musician. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. In a career spanning more than five decades, he received numerous accolades. He is the acclaimed director of Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.

3. Val Kilmer
Val Edward Kilmer (December 31, 1959 – April 1, 2025) was an American actor. Initially a stage actor, he later found fame as a leading man in films in a wide variety of genres including comedies, dramas, action adventures, westerns, historical films, crime dramas, science fiction films, and fantasy films. He is known for his roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever. Kilmer died in his sleep at his Los Angeles home.
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025) was an American actress who began her career in commercials at age three, and made her television debut in her first credited role on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete. She is best known for her roles as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl.
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
Loretta Swit (born Loretta Jane Szwed; November 4, 1937 – May 30, 2025) was an American stage and television actress. She was widely known for her character roles, especially her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on M*A*S*H, for which she was nominated for Emmy Awards in each season of the long-running show, and won two, in 1980 and 1982. Swit died from natural causes at her home in New York City, at the age of 87.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys and received widespread recognition as one of the most innovative and significant musical figures of his era. His work was distinguished for its high production values, complex harmonies and orchestrations, vocal layering, and introspective or ingenuous themes. He was also known for his versatile head voice and falsetto.
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
Roberta Cleopatra Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) was an American singer and pianist known for her emotive, genre-blending ballads that spanned R&B, jazz, folk, and pop and contributed to the birth of the quiet storm radio format. Her commercial success included the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin' Love". She became the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years.
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
Sylvester Stewart (March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025), better known by his stage name Sly Stone, was an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He was the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, playing a critical role in the development of psychedelic soul and funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s. Sly was born in Texas and died at his home in California.
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025) was an English singer and actress who achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her UK top 10 single "As Tears Go By". Some of here other songs were "Come and Stay With Me and "This Little Bird". She became one of the leading female artists of the British Invasion in the United States.
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow (May 31, 1938 – January 7, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter who found fame as a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary along with Paul Stookey and Mary Travers. Yarrow pursued a solo career in the 1970s, releasing his debut album Peter in 1972. He was also involved in the civil rights movement, performing for the March on Washington plus the Selma to Montgomery marches. He received awards for his activism.
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
Samuel David Moore (October 12, 1935 – January 10, 2025) was an American singer who was best known as a member of the soul and R&B duo Sam & Dave. The duo's November 1965 single "You Don't Know Like I Know" started a series of 10 straight top-20 Billboard rhythm and blues (R&B) hits that included "Hold On! I'm Comin'", "You Got Me Hummin', "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby", "Soul Man", and "I Thank You". "
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
George Edward Foreman (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025) was an American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed "Big George". He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. He is the namesake of the George Foreman Grill. He had five wives and 12 children.
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
George Robert Wendt Jr. (October 17, 1948 – May 20, 2025) was an American actor. He was in many movies and tv shows bu his most famous role was playing Norm Peterson on the NBC sitcom Cheers. In 1974, Wendt met actress Bernadette Birkett at the Second City theater in Chicago. They married in 1978 and Birkett later voiced his off-screen wife, Vera, in Cheers. The couple had three children: Hilary, Joe, and Daniel.
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
Joan Ann Olivier, Baroness Olivier (née Plowright; 28 October 1929 – 16 January 2025), commonly known as Dame Joan Plowright, was an English actress whose career spanned over six decades. She received several accolades and was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004. Plowright was first married to the actor Roger Gage in September 1953. She later divorced him and in 1961 married Laurence Olivier shortly after the end of Olivier's twenty-year marriage to the actress Vivien Leigh. Plowright and Olivier had three children together
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
Terry Gene Bollea (August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025), better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an American professional wrestler and media personality. Hogan won multiple championships worldwide, most notably being a six-time WWF Champion. Hogan's crossover popularity led to several television and film roles. Early in his career Hogan played the part of Thunderlips in Rocky III. Hogan released a music CD, Hulk Rules, as Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band, which also included Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart, his then-wife Linda and J.J Maguire.Despite negative reviews, Hulk Rules reached No. 12 on the Billboard Top Kid Audio chart in 1995.
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.

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16. Connie Francis
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (December 12, 1937 – July 16, 2025), known professionally as Connie Francis, was an American singer and actress. One of the top-charting female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s, she amassed over 100 million records sold, placing her among the best-selling music artists in history.
After a string of unsuccessful releases, Francis rose to fame in 1957 with her cover of the 1923 song "Who's Sorry Now?". She became the first woman to reach No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart when "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" topped the chart in 1960.
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness", he is widely credited as a pioneer of heavy metal music. He co-founded the band Black Sabbath in 1968, and rose to prominence in the 1970s as their lead vocalist. Osbourne had more than 15 tattoos, the earliest of which were the letters O-Z-Z-Y across the knuckles of his left hand. He created this himself as a teenager with a sewing needle and pencil lead.
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025) was an American actor, musician and poet. He rose to prominence for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. He was also known for his roles as Malcolm McGee on the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie, Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines, Julius Rowe in Suits and Dr. AJ Austin in the medical drama The Resident.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
Michael Søren Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor. He was widely known for starring in Quentin Tarantino's films such as Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Volume 2, and The Hateful Eight. He was born in Chicago and died in California. He had 3 wives and 6 children.
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
20 Pope Francis
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio;17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American, and the first born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III. He was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year.


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message 28: by Denise (last edited Apr 11, 2026 11:14PM) (new)

Denise | 318 comments In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)
Level 2: February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (61- 99 Tasks)
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

Tasks can be done as often as you need.

📗📘1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.
The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir Griffin Dunne 15 Feb suspicious death
The Ice Palace Tarjei Vesaas 1 Mar (January)

📘2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell Elizabeth Gaskell 20 Feb

📔📘3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.
A Cat Café Christmas Codi Gary 19 Mar (California)
Great Circle Maggie Shipstead 11 Apr (adventure)

📘4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.
True to Form Elizabeth Berg 25 Feb (#3)

5. Loretta Swit
Loretta Swit (born Loretta Jane Szwed; November 4, 1937 – May 30, 2025) was an American stage and television actress. She was widely known for her character roles, especially her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on M*A*S*H, for which she was nominated for Emmy Awards in each season of the long-running show, and won two, in 1980 and 1982. Swit died from natural causes at her home in New York City, at the age of 87.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys and received widespread recognition as one of the most innovative and significant musical figures of his era. His work was distinguished for its high production values, complex harmonies and orchestrations, vocal layering, and introspective or ingenuous themes. He was also known for his versatile head voice and falsetto.
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

📘7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.
Plainsong Kent Haruf 7 Feb (love)

📘8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.
Six Feet of the Country Nadine Gordimer 30 Mar (family)

📘9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.
The Secret Garden: The Original 1911 Unabridged and Complete Edition Frances Hodgson Burnett 14 Feb (cries)

📘10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.
The Gang That Wouldn't Write Straight: Wolfe, Thompson, Didion, Capote, and the New Journalism Revolution Marc Weingarten 31 Mar

📘11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.
The Door-to-Door Bookstore Carsten Henn 5 Mar Published 11/2020

12. George Foreman
George Edward Foreman (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025) was an American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed "Big George". He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. He is the namesake of the George Foreman Grill. He had five wives and 12 children.
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
George Robert Wendt Jr. (October 17, 1948 – May 20, 2025) was an American actor. He was in many movies and tv shows bu his most famous role was playing Norm Peterson on the NBC sitcom Cheers. In 1974, Wendt met actress Bernadette Birkett at the Second City theater in Chicago. They married in 1978 and Birkett later voiced his off-screen wife, Vera, in Cheers. The couple had three children: Hilary, Joe, and Daniel.
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

📘14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.
A Month in the Country J.L. Carr 31 Mar (England)

📘15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson 13 March (initials RS)

📘16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).
Emily of New Moon L.M. Montgomery 22 Mar (1st)

17 Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness", he is widely credited as a pioneer of heavy metal music. He co-founded the band Black Sabbath in 1968, and rose to prominence in the 1970s as their lead vocalist. Osbourne had more than 15 tattoos, the earliest of which were the letters O-Z-Z-Y across the knuckles of his left hand. He created this himself as a teenager with a sewing needle and pencil lead.
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

📘18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.
The Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemingway 30 Mar (initials EH)

📘19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman Fredrik Backman 15 Mar

20 Pope Francis
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio;17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American, and the first born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III. He was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year.


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Melissa (servina) | 60 comments In Memoriam
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)
Level 2: February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (61- 99 Tasks)
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

Tasks
1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.

Book: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Author: Lisa See
Read: 2/13/2026
Fits: Published in February

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.

Book: One Golden Summer
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
Author: Carley Fortune
Read: 2/3/2026
Fits: Blue cover

Book: Every Summer After
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Author: Carley Fortune
Read: 2/6/2026
Fits: Blue Cover

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

Book: The Rom-Commers
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
Author: Katherine Center
Read: 2/4/2026
Fits: Set in California

Book: Wilder Girls
Wilder Girls by Rory Power
Author: Rory Power
Read: 2/24/2026
Fits: It's Science Fiction

Book: Akata Witch
Akata Witch (The Nsibidi Scripts, #1) by Nnedi Okorafor
Author: Nnedi Okorafor
Read: 2/27/2026
Fits: It's Fantasy

Book: The Tenant
The Tenant by Freida McFadden
Author: Freida McFadden
Read: 2/27/2026
Fits: It's Crime

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.

Book: The Christmas Tree Farm
The Christmas Tree Farm (Dream Harbor, #3) by Laurie Gilmore
Author: Laurie Gilmore
Read: 3/9/2026
Fits: It's #3 in the series

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

Book: Count My Lies
Count My Lies by Sophie Stava
Sophie Stava
Read: 2/10/2026
Fits: Set in New York

Book: Luster
Luster by Raven Leilani
Author: Raven Leilani
Read: 3/12/2026
Fits: Set in NY

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

Book: Nightshade
Nightshade (Catalina, #1) by Michael Connelly
Author: Michael Connelly
Read: 2/6/2026
Fits: Beach on cover

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.

Book: Never Lie
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
Author: Freida McFadden
Read: 2/17/2026
Fits: Character is killed

Book: The Cinnamon Bun Book Store
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store (Dream Harbor, #2) by Laurie Gilmore
Author: Laurie Gilmore
Read: 2/26/2026
Fits: Couple makes love

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.

Book: The Unraveling of Julia
The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Read: 2/12/2026
Fits: Author's initials are L S

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

Book: Santa Cruise
Santa Cruise (Santa's Crew #1) by Fern Michaels
Author: Fern Michaels
Read: 2/18/2026
Fits: #1 in the series Santa Crews

Book: Falling Like Leaves
Falling Like Leaves (Bramble Falls, #1) by Misty Wilson
Author: Misty Wilson
Read: 2/20/2026
Fits: #1 in the series Bamble Falls

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
The Pumpkin Spice Café (Dream Harbor, #1) by Laurie Gilmore
Author: Laurie Gilmore
Read: 2/23/2026
Fits: #1 in the series Dream Harbor

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

Book: The Academy
The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand
Author: Elin Hilderbrand
Read: 2/2/2026
Fits: Authors initials are E H in huxtable

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year


message 30: by Olivermagnus (new)

 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) | 1813 comments In Memoriam
February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027

0/100

1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year.


message 31: by Catsalive (last edited Apr 04, 2026 05:18PM) (new)

Catsalive | 511 comments In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 2: February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (61- 99 Tasks)
Read: 63


Tasks can be done as often as you need.

1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico
or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances
The Bachelors of Broken Hill by Arthur W. Upfield 7/2 4★
A Meditation on Murder by Robert Thorogood 25/3 3.5★
or a book published in either January or February of any year.
Miss Hamilton's Hero by Nancy Lawrence 11/2 1.5★ - Jan
The Forgotten Bride by Lillian Marsh 21/2 3★ - Jan
Three for Brighton by Martha Kirkland 18/3 2★ - Feb

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter,
or read a book that is fifth in a series
or a book with a blue cover
The Abyss by Orson Scott Card by Orson Scott Card 1/2 4★

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover
Night Ferry to Death / Black Girl, White Girl by Patricia Moyes by Patricia Moyes 13/2 2.5★
or set in California
or read a book tagged as one of the genres above (comedy, drama, action adventure, western, historical, crime, science fiction, fantasy)
The Devil's Due by Rita Boucher 5/2 3.5★ - historical
Stone of Tears by Terry Goodkind 20/2 4★ - fantasy
Lands of Nowhere by Shannah Jay 6/3 4.5★ - fantasy
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren 21/3 2.5★ - adventure
Only You Can Save Mankind by Terry Pratchett 26/3 4★ - scifi

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips
Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke 31/3 2.5★
or a third in a series
Shadow of the Serpent by Shannah Jay 8/3 4.5★
Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery 4/4 3★
or with a character who is a vampire.
River Marked by Patricia Briggs 2/4 3★ - Stefan

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse
or a book published in either 1980 or 1982
or a book set in New York City.
Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb 6/2 3★

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover
or read a book published in June of any year
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King 23/3 3★
Heaven Can Wait by Leonore Fleischer 28/3 2★
or with a character who is a singer.
The Price of Wisdom by Shannah Jay 11/3 4.5★ - Alaran

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover
A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer by Georgette Heyer 14/2 5★
or where a couple make love
Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb 17/3 4★
or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas
or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation)
A Quiet Man by Tom Wood 24/2 4★ - MC
or with a book that has a family that work or live together.
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo 7/3 4★ - the Narracotts do both

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel
The Impetuous Heiress by Jane Ashford 27/2 2★ - Marianne
or where a character cries
The Crag by Claire Sutherland 11/2 3.5★ - Skye
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 1/3 4.5★ - Parvaneh
or with a bird on the cover.
Lyrebird by Jane Caro by Jane Caro 12/2 4.5★
The Death of Dora Black (A Petticoat Police Mystery #1) by Lainie Anderson by Lainie Anderson 10/3 4★

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights
or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary
An Unlikely Duchess by Mary Balogh 16/2 2.5★ - Paul Villiers
Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer 27/2 5★ - Mary Challoner
or read a stand alone book.
Regina by Clare Darcy 13/2 2.5★
Twelve Steps to a Long and Fulfilling Death by Sarah Smith 15/3 3★
The Year of the Kangaroo by H.D. Williamson 21/3 4★
Addition by Toni Jordan 27/3 3.5★
Flapper Anne by Corra Harris 5/4 2★

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music
or a book published in November of any year
Twelfth Night by Joy Reed 3/2 3★
The Education of Lady Frances by Evelyn Richardson 4/3 2★
or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.
Regency Rose by Caroline Brooks 26/2 1★ - Sam

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills
or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series
Into the Fire by Gregg Hurwitz 21/2 3.5★ - Orphan X #5
or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston
or with a character called Norm or Vera
or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.
More Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason by Nancy Pearl 27/2 3★
Behind the Screens: How the internet works and how to make it work for you by Niraj Lal 6/3 5★

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England
A Rake's Folly by Claudette Williams 12/2 2★
The Abducted Bride by Dorothy Mack 16/2 1.5★
A Deceptive Bequest by Olivia Sumner 18/2 2★
or a character who is divorced
or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series
or published in 1995
Lady Alex's Gamble by Evelyn Richardson 8/2 3★
or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.
The Scottish Rebel by Emma Lange 2/2 3★
The Ironbark Promise by Leonie Kelsall 1/3 3.5★

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb 16/2 4.5★
Quest by Shannah Jay 3/3 5★
Lessons in Murder by Claire McNab 13/3 3.5★
Sticks and Stones by Katherine Firkin 29/3 3.5★
or with a character who says sorry to another
Captain Cupid Calls the Shots by Elisabeth Fairchild 19/3 2★
or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).
Her Heart's Captain by Elizabeth Mansfield 21/2 3★ - Jenny is Andrea's fool

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover
or where a character has a tattoo
or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.
Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe 21/2 4★
The Deed by Susannah Begbie 13/3 3.5★

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor
Practice Makes Perfect by Penny Parkes 23/2 3★
or with a character called Austin or Malcolm
or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.
The New Shoe by Arthur W. Upfield 16/2 4★
Venom House by Arthur W. Upfield 13/3 4★

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago
or with a dog on the cover
The Writing Class by Esther Campion by Esther Campion 9/2 4★
Tell Me Where It Hurts by Nick Trout by Nick Trout 15/3 5★
or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina
or with a character who is Catholic
or a book published in March of any year.
The Missing Maid by Holly Hepburn 26/2 3.5★
Dead in the Scrub by B.J. Oliphant 14/3 4★


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message 32: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 11340 comments Mod
Welcome Denise, Melissa, Olivermagnus and Catsalive


message 33: by LaurLa (last edited Apr 03, 2026 05:07PM) (new)

LaurLa | 314 comments In Memoriam
February - July 2026

My In Memoriam Challenge (msg 33)

Level 1🫧25-60 Tasks
Books Read 🫧22 of 40

Bourbon & Lies (The Bourbon Boys #1) by Victoria Wilder Dirty Sexy Saint (Dirty Sexy, #1) by Carly Phillips
1. Gene Hackman
🫧suspicious death ❱❱ Bourbon & Lies
🫧published January 2016 ❱❱ Dirty Sexy Saint ❱❱ 02.20 ★★★★

State of Denial (First Family, #5) by Marie Force The September Project by Denise M. Jones
2. David Lynch
🫧#5 First Family series ❱❱ State of Denial
🫧blue cover ❱❱ The September Project ❱❱ 03.30 ★★

Sweet Revenge (New Orleans Trilogy, #2) by Nina Bruhns Time's Convert (All Souls, #4) by Deborah Harkness
3. Val Kilmer
🫧gun on cover ❱❱ Sweet Revenge
🫧fantasy genre ❱❱ Time's Convert ❱❱ 02.11 ★★★★

Run to Me (Last Chance Rescue, #3) by Christy Reece Shades of Wicked (Night Rebel, #1) by Jeaniene Frost
4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🫧#3 Last Chance Rescue ❱❱ Run to Me ❱❱ 02.14 ★★★★
🫧MCs are a vampires ❱❱ Shades of Wicked

How Much I Need (Miami Nights, #5) by Marie Force Taking the Heat (The O'Neils #3) by Kathryn Shay
5. Loretta Swit
🫧Gianna is a nurse ❱❱ How Much I Need
🫧set in NYC ❱❱ Taking the Heat ❱❱ 02.05 ★★★★

Storm Gathering (The Scorpius Syndrome, #4) by Rebecca Zanetti Edge of Shadows (Shadow Ops, #3) by C.J. Lyons
6. Brian Wilson
🫧beach on cover ❱❱ Storm Gathering
🫧published June 2013 ❱❱ Edge of Shadows ❱❱ 03.12 ★★★★

The Belligerent Miss Boynton by Kasey Michaels Smoking Hot (When SEALs Come Home, #2) by Anne Marsh
7. Roberta Flack
🫧face on cover ❱❱ The Belligerent Miss Boynton
🫧MCs make love ❱❱ Smoking Hot ❱❱ 02.08 ★★★

Anything but Sweet (Sweet, Texas, #1) by Candis Terry Renewal After Dark (Gansett Island #25) by Marie Force
8. Sly Stone
🫧Texas setting ❱❱ Anything but Sweet ❱❱ 02.25 ★★★★
🫧McCarthy family members work together ❱❱ Renewal After Dark

Mate (Bride, #2) by Ali Hazelwood The Flightless Birds of New Hope by Farah Naz Rishi
☑️9. Marianne Faithfull
🫧Serena cries from fear ❱❱ Mate ❱❱ 02.01 ★★★★
🫧bird on cover ❱❱ The Flightless Birds of New Hope ❱❱ 02.08 ★★★★

Wild Irish Ride (Weldon, #1) by Jennifer Saints Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
10. Peter Yarrow
🫧character Paul ❱❱ Wild Irish Ride
🫧standalone ❱❱ Deep End

Kiss of Frost (Mythos Academy, #2) by Jennifer Estep Vampire Games (Vampire For Hire, #6) by J.R. Rain
☑️11. Sam Moore
🫧published November 2011 ❱❱ Kiss of Frost ❱❱ 03.02 ★★★★
🫧mc is Sam/Samantha ❱❱ Vampire Games ❱❱ 02.28 ★★★

Things We Hide from the Light (Knockemout, #2) by Lucy Score The Christmas Princess (The Wedding, #5) by Patricia McLinn
12. George Foreman
🫧Knox grills at a cookout ❱❱ Things We Hide from the Light
🫧#5 Wedding series ❱❱ The Christmas Princess

Fully Ignited (Boston Fire, #3) by Shannon Stacey If I Could Turn Back Time (Time After Time #2) by Mary Frame
13. George Wendt
🫧Boston setting ❱❱ Fully Ignited
🫧NBC letters in title ❱❱ If I Could Turn Back Time ❱❱ 03.04 ★★★★

Daydreamer by Susie Tate The Love Haters by Katherine Center
14. Dame Joan Plowright
🫧England setting ❱❱ Daydreamer
🫧Sullivan is divorced ❱❱ The Love Haters ❱❱ 02.28 ★★★★

A Kowalski Secret (The Kowalskis #12) by Shannon Stacey Truth or Date (Better Date than Never, #2) by Susan Hatler
15. Hulk Hogan
🫧#12 Kowalskis ❱❱ A Kowalski Secret
🫧author initials SH ❱❱ Truth or Date ❱❱ 02.09 ★★★

Breakaway (Portland Storm, #1) by Catherine Gayle Take a Hint, Dani Brown (The Brown Sisters, #2) by Talia Hibbert
☑️16. Connie Francis
🫧#1 Portland Storm ❱❱ Breakaway ❱❱ 03.23 ★★★★
🫧Danika apologizes ❱❱ Take a Hint, Dani Brown ❱❱ 02.22 ★★★★

Twisted (Eternal Guardians, #7) by Elisabeth Naughton The Long Way Home (Corps Security #6) by Harper Sloan
☑️17 Ozzy Osbourne
🫧Nick has tattoos ❱❱ Twisted ❱❱ 02.13 ★★★★
🫧author initials SH ❱❱ The Long Way Home ❱❱ 03.11 ★★★★

California Sunrise by Casey Dawes Text Me Baby One More Time (Texting, #4) by Teagan Hunter
18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🫧Raul is a doctor ❱❱ California Sunrise
🫧author initials TH ❱❱ Text Me Baby One More Time

Devouring Darkness (Heirs of Chicagoland, #4) by Chloe Neill My Forever Home (Rescue Me, #3) by Debbie Burns
19. Michael Madsen
🫧Chicago setting ❱❱ Devouring Darkness ❱❱ 02.03 ★★★★
🫧dog on cover ❱❱ My Forever Home

High Stakes (O'Neil Family, #4) by Kathryn Shay Night Broken (Mercy Thompson, #8) by Patricia Briggs
20. Pope Francis
🫧Dylan is catholic ❱❱ High Stakes
🫧published March 2014 ❱❱ Night Broken ❱❱ 03.14 ★★★★


message 34: by Susan (last edited Apr 18, 2026 08:53AM) (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 385 comments In Memoriam 2025


Duration:
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)
Level 2: February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (61- 99 Tasks)
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

Tasks can be done as often as you need.

24/61

1. Gene Hackman
Eugene Allen Hackman (January 30, 1930 – February 18, 2025) was an American Oscar-winning actor known for roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven, and many more. He died in Santa Fe New Mexico under suspicious circumstances with his wife.
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or
🩷 where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or
🩷 a book published in either January or February of any year.
Hero's Touch - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Feb 2026) - Feb 6

1 2 Hero's Touch (Linear Tactical Oak Creek #6) by Janie Crouch

2. David Lynch
David Keith Lynch (January 20, 1946 – January 16, 2025) was an American filmmaker, actor, painter, and musician. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. In a career spanning more than five decades, he received numerous accolades. He is the acclaimed director of Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or
Lyon of Scotland - Susan King (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) (painter) - Feb 11
🩷 read a book that is fifth in a series or
We Can Again - Lenna Phoenix (Calamitte Jane - Mar 2026) (Silent Journey #5) - Mar 27
🩷 a book with a blue cover.

Lyon of Scotland The Lyon's Den Connected World by Susan King We Can Again (Silent Journey #5) by Lenna Phoenix 3

3. Val Kilmer
Val Edward Kilmer (December 31, 1959 – April 1, 2025) was an American actor. Initially a stage actor, he later found fame as a leading man in films in a wide variety of genres including comedies, dramas, action adventures, westerns, historical films, crime dramas, science fiction films, and fantasy films. He is known for his roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever. Kilmer died in his sleep at his Los Angeles home.
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or
Big Sky Showdown - Juno Rushdan (HI #2338 - Feb 2026) - Mar 13
🩷 set in California or
Christmas Cottage Getaway - Tara Taylor Quinn (HSE #3120 - Dec 2025) - Apr 6
🩷 read a book tagged as one of the genres above.
The Lyon Returns - Kimberly Keyes (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) (historical) - Feb 19

Big Sky Showdown (Ironside Protection Services #3) by Juno Rushdan Christmas Cottage Getaway A Small Town Holiday Ex-Marine Romance (The Cottages on Ocean Breeze, 3) by Tara Taylor Quinn The Lyon Returns The Lyon's Den Connected World by Kimberly Keyes

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025) was an American actress who began her career in commercials at age three, and made her television debut in her first credited role on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete. She is best known for her roles as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl.
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or
🩷 a third in a series or
Snow Kissed - RaeAnne Thayne (Canary Street/HQN - Oct 2025) (Shelter Springs #3) - Feb 8
🩷 with a character who is a vampire.

1 Snow Kissed (Shelter Springs, #3) by RaeAnne Thayne 3

5. Loretta Swit
Loretta Swit (born Loretta Jane Szwed; November 4, 1937 – May 30, 2025) was an American stage and television actress. She was widely known for her character roles, especially her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on M*A*S*H, for which she was nominated for Emmy Awards in each season of the long-running show, and won two, in 1980 and 1982. Swit died from natural causes at her home in New York City, at the age of 87.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or
🩷 a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or
🩷 a book set in New York City.

1 2 3

6. Brian Wilson
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys and received widespread recognition as one of the most innovative and significant musical figures of his era. His work was distinguished for its high production values, complex harmonies and orchestrations, vocal layering, and introspective or ingenuous themes. He was also known for his versatile head voice and falsetto.
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or
🩷 read a book published in June of any year or
🩷 with a character who is a singer.

1 2 3

7. Roberta Flack
Roberta Cleopatra Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) was an American singer and pianist known for her emotive, genre-blending ballads that spanned R&B, jazz, folk, and pop and contributed to the birth of the quiet storm radio format. Her commercial success included the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin' Love". She became the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years.
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or
🩷 where a couple make love or
The Blind Lyon - Sandra Sookoo (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) - Feb 14
🩷 where a character is killed.
Big Sky Safe House - Juno Rushdan (HI #2328 - Dec 2025) - Feb 2

1 The Blind Lyon The Lyon's Den Connected World by Sandra Sookoo Big Sky Safe House A Montana Protector Suspense Romance (Ironside Protection Services Book 2) by Juno Rushdan

8. Sly Stone
Sylvester Stewart (March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025), better known by his stage name Sly Stone, was an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He was the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, playing a critical role in the development of psychedelic soul and funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s. Sly was born in Texas and died at his home in California.
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or
The Wild Card - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Dec 2025) - Apr 18
🩷 with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or
Christmas Security - Lisa Childs (HRS #2353 - Dec 2025) - Apr 13
🩷 with a book that has a family that work or live together.
Her Cowboy for the Holiday - Makenna Lee (HSE #3116 - Nov 2025) (live together) - Feb 28

The Wild Card by Carolyn Brown Christmas Security A Pregnant Widow Suspense Romance (Bachelor Bodyguards, 16) by Lisa Childs Her Cowboy for the Holiday (The Cameron Family, 1) by Makenna Lee

9. Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025) was an English singer and actress who achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her UK top 10 single "As Tears Go By". Some of here other songs were "Come and Stay With Me and "This Little Bird". She became one of the leading female artists of the British Invasion in the United States.
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or
The Cornish Lyon - Fil Reid (Dragonblade - Dec 2025) (Marianne) - Apr 13
🩷 where a character cries or
🩷 with a bird on the cover.

The Cornish Lyon The Lyon's Den Connected World by Fil Reid 2 3

10. Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow (May 31, 1938 – January 7, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter who found fame as a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary along with Paul Stookey and Mary Travers. Yarrow pursued a solo career in the 1970s, releasing his debut album Peter in 1972. He was also involved in the civil rights movement, performing for the March on Washington plus the Selma to Montgomery marches. He received awards for his activism.
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or
🩷 with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or
Desperate Justice - Bonnie Vanak (HI #2349 - Nov 2025) (Paul) - Feb 24
🩷 read a stand-alone book.
One Night to Twin Surprise - Rachel Dove (HMED #1499 - Nov 2025) - Feb 20

1 Desperate Justice (Harlequin Romantic Suspense) by Bonnie Vanak One Night to Twin Surprise An Accidental Pregnancy Outback Medical Romance by Rachel Dove


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11. Sam Moore
Samuel David Moore (October 12, 1935 – January 10, 2025) was an American singer who was best known as a member of the soul and R&B duo Sam & Dave. The duo's November 1965 single "You Don't Know Like I Know" started a series of 10 straight top-20 Billboard rhythm and blues (R&B) hits that included "Hold On! I'm Comin'", "You Got Me Hummin', "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby", "Soul Man", and "I Thank You". "
🩷 Read a book tagged music or
🩷 a book published in November of any year or
The Cowboy's Convenient Wife - Carol Arens (HH #1887 - Nov 2025) - Mar 11
🩷 where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

1 The Cowboy's Convenient Wife A Marriage of Convenience Victorian Historical Romance by Carol Arens 3

12. George Foreman
George Edward Foreman (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025) was an American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed "Big George". He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. He is the namesake of the George Foreman Grill. He had five wives and 12 children.
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or
🩷 a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or
🩷 a book about George Foreman.

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13. George Wendt
George Robert Wendt Jr. (October 17, 1948 – May 20, 2025) was an American actor. He was in many movies and tv shows but his most famous role was playing Norm Peterson on the NBC sitcom Cheers. In 1974, Wendt met actress Bernadette Birkett at the Second City theater in Chicago. They married in 1978 and Birkett later voiced his off-screen wife, Vera, in Cheers. The couple had three children: Hilary, Joe, and Daniel.
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or
🩷 with a character called Norm or Vera or
🩷 a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.
A Secret Between Friends - Christine Rimmer (HSE #3155 - Apr 2026) - Mar 8

1 2 A Secret Between Friends (Bravo Family Ties, 28) by Christine Rimmer

14. Dame Joan Plowright
Joan Ann Olivier, Baroness Olivier (née Plowright; 28 October 1929 – 16 January 2025), commonly known as Dame Joan Plowright, was an English actress whose career spanned over six decades. She received several accolades and was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004. Plowright was first married to the actor Roger Gage in September 1953. She later divorced him and in 1961 married Laurence Olivier shortly after the end of Olivier's twenty-year marriage to the actress Vivien Leigh. Plowright and Olivier had three children together
🩷 Read a book set in England or
The Lyon Who Desired Me - Tracy Sumner (Dragonblade - Nov 2025) - Mar 30
🩷 a character who is divorced or
🩷 a character called Laurence or Joan.

The Lyon Who Desired Me The Lyon's Den Connected World by Tracy Sumner 2 3

15. Hulk Hogan
Terry Gene Bollea (August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025), better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an American professional wrestler and media personality. Hogan won multiple championships worldwide, most notably being a six-time WWF Champion. Hogan's crossover popularity led to several television and film roles. Early in his career Hogan played the part of Thunderlips in Rocky III. Hogan released a music CD, Hulk Rules, as Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band, which also included Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart, his then-wife Linda and J.J Maguire.Despite negative reviews, Hulk Rules reached No. 12 on the Billboard Top Kid Audio chart in 1995.
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or
🩷 published in 1995 or
🩷 where the author's initials can be found in HULK RULES.
Second Chance Under the MistletoeKandy Shepherd (HR #4973 – Nov 2025) - Mar 18

1 2 Second Chance Under the Mistletoe A Christmas Reunion Contemporary Romance (Family Reunion in London, 1) by Kandy Shepherd

16. Connie Francis
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (December 12, 1937 – July 16, 2025), known professionally as Connie Francis, was an American singer and actress. One of the top-charting female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s, she amassed over 100 million records sold, placing her among the best-selling music artists in history.
After a string of unsuccessful releases, Francis rose to fame in 1957 with her cover of the 1923 song "Who's Sorry Now?". She became the first woman to reach No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart when "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" topped the chart in 1960.
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or
Danger Zone - Cindi Myers (HI #2345 - Mar 2026) - Mar 3
🩷 with a character who says sorry to another or
🩷 a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

Danger Zone A K-9 Search and Rescue Romance (K-9 Avalanche Rescue Book 1) by Cindi Myers 2 3

17. Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness", he is widely credited as a pioneer of heavy metal music. He co-founded the band Black Sabbath in 1968, and rose to prominence in the 1970s as their lead vocalist. Osbourne had more than 15 tattoos, the earliest of which were the letters O-Z-Z-Y across the knuckles of his left hand. He created this himself as a teenager with a sewing needle and pencil lead.
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or
🩷 where a character has a tattoo or
🩷 where the author's initials can be found in SABBATH.
The Maid of Sherwood Forest - Sian Ann Bessey (Shadow Mountain - Nov 2025) - Mar 25

1 2 The Maid of Sherwood Forest (A McQuivey's Costume Shop Romance, #2) by Sian Ann Bessey

18. Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025) was an American actor, musician and poet. He rose to prominence for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. He was also known for his roles as Malcolm McGee on the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie, Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines, Julius Rowe in Suits and Dr. AJ Austin in the medical drama The Resident.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or
🩷 with a character called Austin or Malcolm or
🩷 where the author's initials can be found in HUXTABLE.
To Uncage a Lyon - Abigail Bridges (Dragonblade - Nov 2025) - Mar 28

1 2 To Uncage a Lyon The Lyon's Den Connected World by Abigail Bridges

19. Michael Madsen
Michael Søren Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor. He was widely known for starring in Quentin Tarantino's films such as Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Volume 2, and The Hateful Eight. He was born in Chicago and died in California. He had 3 wives and 6 children.
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or
Witness to Murder - Debra Webb (HI #2320 - Nov 2025) - Mar 2
🩷 with a dog on the cover or
Duty Unleashed - Dominic Pierce (Calamitte Jane Pub - Mar 2026) - Mar 21
🩷 where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three-word minimum).

Witness to Murder A Colby Agency Protector Suspense Romance (Colby Agency The Next Generation, 4) by Debra Webb Duty Unleashed by Dominic Pierce 3

20. Pope Francis
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio;17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American, and the first born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III. He was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or
🩷 with a character who is Catholic or
🩷 a book published in March of any year.

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Vanessa (nesshawk) | 445 comments In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)
Level 2: February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (61- 99 Tasks)
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

Tasks can be done as often as you need.

Tasks
1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year


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Gillis | 30 comments In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)
Level 2: February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (61- 99 Tasks)
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

Tasks can be done as often as you need.
Done: 18

Tasks
1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico
🩷 Read a book where a character dies under suspicious circumstances
🩷Read a book published in either January or February of any year.
💜Naamloos by Pepijn Lanen - 22 Feb 2026

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter,
💜De waarheid over de zaak Harry Quebert by Joël Dicker - 31 Mar 2026
🩷 Read a book that is fifth in a series
💜 De wrede hand by Val McDermid - 24 Mar 2026
🩷 Read a book with a blue cover.

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover
🩷Read a book set in California
💜 Stiletto Libretto by Bavo Dhooge - 10 Apr 2026
🩷Read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover
🩷 Read a book where a couple make love
💜Quicksilver by Callie Hart - 14 Apr 2026
🩷 Read a book where a character is killed.
💜 Gebroken engelen by Karin Slaughter - 5 Mar 2026: 2 girls are killed

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or
🩷 Read a book where a character cries
💜 54 Minuten by Marieke Nijkamp - 13 Feb 2026 - numerous characters cry as they see their friends and family getting shot (often killed) in a school shooting
💜 Echo by Matt Haig - 17 Mar 2026 - Audrey cries as she discovers her parents have been murdered
🩷 Read a book with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights
🩷Read a book with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or
💜 We Are Not Free by Traci Chee - 9 Feb 2026
💜 Katabasis by R.F. Kuang - 31 Mar 2026
🩷 Read a stand alone book.
💜Web van herinneringen by Jane Kirkpatrick - 5 Feb 2026
💜Het gevaar by Jos Vandeloo - 20 Feb 2026

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music
💜 De rode loper by Thomas Rosenboom - 15 Apr 2026
🩷 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series
🩷 Read a book published in 1995 or
🩷Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.
💜De Donkere Toren by Stephen King - 8 Feb 2026

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series
💜 Molly & het kattencafé by Melissa Daley - 13 Feb 2026 - Cat Cafe #1
🩷 Read a book with a character who says sorry to another
💜Friends, lovers en het grote, verschrikkelijke ding by Matthew Perry - 20 Apr 2026 - M Perry says sorry to a lot of people in this book
🩷 Read a book with a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover
🩷 Read a book where a character has a tattoo
🩷 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor
💜 Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens - 9 Mar 2026 - has a Character 'Dr. Losberne'
🩷Read a book with a character called Austin or Malcolm or
🩷Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.
💜De terugkeer van Bonanza by Herman Brusselmans - 17 Feb 2026

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic
🩷 Read a book published in March of any year
💜 Oever by Ludwig Volbeda - 2 Apr 2026 - published March 2024


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Dede | 114 comments In Memoriam

Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 ( 100 or more Tasks)

Tasks
1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico
-where a character dies under suspicious circumstances
Weep No More, My Lady by Mary Higgins Clark 02/24
Weep No More, My Lady by Mary Higgins Clark
-a book published in either January or February of any year.
What Have I Done? by Teresa Driscoll 02/01
What Have I Done? by Teresa Driscoll

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor
-a painter
Six Little Words by Sally Page 3/10
Six Little Words by Sally Page
-read a book that is fifth in a series An Ordinary Sort of Evil by Kelley Armstrong 03/02
An Ordinary Sort of Evil (A Rip Through Time, #5) by Kelley Armstrong
a book with a blue cover.
Unsteady by Peyton Corinne 02/11
Unsteady by Peyton Corinne

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover
The Framed Women of Ardemore House by Brandy Schillace 02/08
The Framed Women of Ardemore House (Netherleigh Mystery, #1) by Brandy Schillace
-set in California Sweet Little Lies by Jill Shalvis 03/02
Sweet Little Lies (Heartbreaker Bay, #1) by Jill Shalvis
-read a book tagged as one of the genres above.
The Best of All Possible Worlds by Karen Lord 02/10
The Best of All Possible Worlds by Karen Lord

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips
-a third in a series
Endgame: An addictive and gripping women's fiction novel by Ola Tundun 02/03
Endgame An addictive and gripping women's fiction novel (Roommates) by Ola Tundun
-with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse
Any Means Necessary by Lila Herron 3/18
Any Means Necessary by Lila Herron
-a book published in either 1980 or 1982
-a book set in New York City.
Toe to Toe by Falon Ballard 3/20 336 pages
Toe to Toe by Falon Ballard

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover
These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean 3/4
These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean
-read a book published in June of any year
Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser 2/23
Murderland Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser
-with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover
Heart of Ice by Gregg Olsen 02/02
Heart of Ice (Emily Kenyon, #2) by Gregg Olsen
-where a couple make love
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison 02/19
First-Time Caller (Heartstrings, #1) by B.K. Borison
-where a character is killed.
A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by M.K. Oliver 02/02
A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by M.K. Oliver

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas
The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia 02/12
The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia
-with a character who is sly (Your interpretation)
The Dark Lord's Guide to Dating - and Other War Crimes by Tiffany Hunt 02/14
The Dark Lord's Guide to Dating (and Other War Crimes) (Guides to Villainy and Love, #1) by Tiffany Hunt
-with a book that has a family that work or live together.
11 Paper Hearts by Kelsey Hartwell 02/12
11 Paper Hearts (Underlined Paperbacks) by Kelsey Hartwell

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel
-where a character cries
Kyland by Mia Sheridan 3/9
Kyland by Mia Sheridan
-with a bird on the cover.
Escape to Seahaven Bay by Nicola May 3/16
Escape to Seahaven Bay (Seahaven Bay #1) by Nicola May

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights
-with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary
The Lost by Sarah Beth Durst 4/4 340 pages
The Lost (The Lost, #1) by Sarah Beth Durst
-read a stand alone book.
Kin by Tayari Jones 02/01
Kin by Tayari Jones

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music
Motor City Love Song by Lisa Peers 02/26
Motor City Love Song by Lisa Peers
-a book published in November of any year
Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor 02/17
Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #2) by Laini Taylor
-where a character is called either Sam or Dave.
Love at Christmas: A Heartwarming True Love Travels Novella by Poppy Pennington-Smith 3/24
Love at Christmas A Heartwarming True Love Travels Novella by Poppy Pennington-Smith


12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills
-a book that is 5th or 12th in a series
Passed Ball by Lo Everett 4/14
Passed Ball (Denver Bandits Baseball, #5) by Lo Everett
-a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston
Spells to Forget Us by Aislinn Brophy 4/11
Spells to Forget Us by Aislinn Brophy
-with a character called Norm or Vera
-a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.
Ex on the Beach by Phoebe MacLeod 02/04
Ex on the Beach by Phoebe MacLeod

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England
Atonement by Ian McEwan 02/10
Atonement by Ian McEwan
-a character who is divorced
Brighter than Before by Courtney Walsh 02/06
Brighter than Before by Courtney Walsh
-a character called Laurence or Joan.
The Space Between by Diana Gabaldon 3/24
The Space Between (Outlander, #7.5) by Diana Gabaldon

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series
-published in 1995
-where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.
The Body in the Ice House by Kate Hardy 02/08
The Body in the Ice House (A Georgina Drake Mystery #2) by Kate Hardy

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series
Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roehrich 02/04
Rain of Shadows and Endings (Legacy, #1) by Melissa K. Roehrich
-with a character who says sorry to another
Flawless by Elsie Silver 3/11
Flawless (Chestnut Springs, #1) by Elsie Silver
-a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).
Clutch by Emily Nemens 02/10
Clutch by Emily Nemens

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover
Mirror Image by Sandra Brown 02/06
Mirror Image by Sandra Brown
-where a character has a tattoo Start Your Engines: A brother's best friend sports romance by Rebecca Chase 02/21
Start Your Engines A brother's best friend sports romance (Coulter Racing Team Series Book 1) by Rebecca Chase

-where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.
A Killer Guest List by Sarah Bonner 02/18
A Killer Guest List by Sarah Bonner

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor Wiggle Room by Darden North 03/03
Wiggle Room by Darden North
-with a character called Austin or Malcolm
-where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.
Served Him Right by Lisa Unger 02/13
Served Him Right by Lisa Unger

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago
Room for Just a Little Bit More by Beth Ehemann 3/27 130 pages
Room for Just a Little Bit More (Cranberry Inn, #2.5) by Beth Ehemann
-with a dog on the cover
Sometimes You Stay by Liz Johnson 02/26
Sometimes You Stay (A Red Door Inn Romance, #2) by Liz Johnson
-where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).
Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green 02/10
Everything Is Tuberculosis The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina
-with a character who is Catholic
-a book published in March of any year
Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore 02/19
Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore


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Genevieve | 11340 comments Mod
Welcome Vanessa, Gillis. and Dede


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Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2902 comments The Lost Challenges
In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 3: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 (100 or more Tasks)

Progress: 0 out of 100

Tasks can be done as often as you need.

1. Gene Hackman
Eugene Allen Hackman (January 30, 1930 – February 18, 2025) was an American Oscar-winning actor known for roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven, and many more. He died in Santa Fe New Mexico under suspicious circumstances with his wife.
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances or a book published in either January or February of any year.

2. David Lynch
David Keith Lynch (January 20, 1946 – January 16, 2025) was an American filmmaker, actor, painter, and musician. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. In a career spanning more than five decades, he received numerous accolades. He is the acclaimed director of Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter, or read a book that is fifth in a series or a book with a blue cover.

3. Val Kilmer
Val Edward Kilmer (December 31, 1959 – April 1, 2025) was an American actor. Initially a stage actor, he later found fame as a leading man in films in a wide variety of genres including comedies, dramas, action adventures, westerns, historical films, crime dramas, science fiction films, and fantasy films. He is known for his roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever. Kilmer died in his sleep at his Los Angeles home.
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover or set in California or read a book tagged as one of the genres above.

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025) was an American actress who began her career in commercials at age three, and made her television debut in her first credited role on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete. She is best known for her roles as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl.
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips or a third in a series or with a character who is a vampire.

5. Loretta Swit
Loretta Swit (born Loretta Jane Szwed; November 4, 1937 – May 30, 2025) was an American stage and television actress. She was widely known for her character roles, especially her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on M*A*S*H, for which she was nominated for Emmy Awards in each season of the long-running show, and won two, in 1980 and 1982. Swit died from natural causes at her home in New York City, at the age of 87.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys and received widespread recognition as one of the most innovative and significant musical figures of his era. His work was distinguished for its high production values, complex harmonies and orchestrations, vocal layering, and introspective or ingenuous themes. He was also known for his versatile head voice and falsetto.
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or read a book published in June of any year or with a character who is a singer.

7. Roberta Flack
Roberta Cleopatra Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) was an American singer and pianist known for her emotive, genre-blending ballads that spanned R&B, jazz, folk, and pop and contributed to the birth of the quiet storm radio format. Her commercial success included the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin' Love". She became the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years.
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or where a couple make love or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
Sylvester Stewart (March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025), better known by his stage name Sly Stone, was an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He was the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, playing a critical role in the development of psychedelic soul and funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s. Sly was born in Texas and died at his home in California.
🩷 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or with a book that has a family that work or live together.

9. Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025) was an English singer and actress who achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her UK top 10 single "As Tears Go By". Some of here other songs were "Come and Stay With Me and "This Little Bird". She became one of the leading female artists of the British Invasion in the United States.
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or where a character cries or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow (May 31, 1938 – January 7, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter who found fame as a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary along with Paul Stookey and Mary Travers. Yarrow pursued a solo career in the 1970s, releasing his debut album Peter in 1972. He was also involved in the civil rights movement, performing for the March on Washington plus the Selma to Montgomery marches. He received awards for his activism.
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary or read a stand alone book.

11. Sam Moore
Samuel David Moore (October 12, 1935 – January 10, 2025) was an American singer who was best known as a member of the soul and R&B duo Sam & Dave. The duo's November 1965 single "You Don't Know Like I Know" started a series of 10 straight top-20 Billboard rhythm and blues (R&B) hits that included "Hold On! I'm Comin'", "You Got Me Hummin', "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby", "Soul Man", and "I Thank You". "
🩷 Read a book tagged music or a book published in November of any year or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.

12. George Foreman
George Edward Foreman (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025) was an American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed "Big George". He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. He is the namesake of the George Foreman Grill. He had five wives and 12 children.
🩷 Read a book where a character grills or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
George Robert Wendt Jr. (October 17, 1948 – May 20, 2025) was an American actor. He was in many movies and tv shows bu his most famous role was playing Norm Peterson on the NBC sitcom Cheers. In 1974, Wendt met actress Bernadette Birkett at the Second City theater in Chicago. They married in 1978 and Birkett later voiced his off-screen wife, Vera, in Cheers. The couple had three children: Hilary, Joe, and Daniel.
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.

14. Dame Joan Plowright
Joan Ann Olivier, Baroness Olivier (née Plowright; 28 October 1929 – 16 January 2025), commonly known as Dame Joan Plowright, was an English actress whose career spanned over six decades. She received several accolades and was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004. Plowright was first married to the actor Roger Gage in September 1953. She later divorced him and in 1961 married Laurence Olivier shortly after the end of Olivier's twenty-year marriage to the actress Vivien Leigh. Plowright and Olivier had three children together
🩷 Read a book set in England or a character who is divorced or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
Terry Gene Bollea (August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025), better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an American professional wrestler and media personality. Hogan won multiple championships worldwide, most notably being a six-time WWF Champion. Hogan's crossover popularity led to several television and film roles. Early in his career Hogan played the part of Thunderlips in Rocky III. Hogan released a music CD, Hulk Rules, as Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band, which also included Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart, his then-wife Linda and J.J Maguire.Despite negative reviews, Hulk Rules reached No. 12 on the Billboard Top Kid Audio chart in 1995.
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.


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Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2902 comments 16. Connie Francis
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (December 12, 1937 – July 16, 2025), known professionally as Connie Francis, was an American singer and actress. One of the top-charting female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s, she amassed over 100 million records sold, placing her among the best-selling music artists in history.
After a string of unsuccessful releases, Francis rose to fame in 1957 with her cover of the 1923 song "Who's Sorry Now?". She became the first woman to reach No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart when "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" topped the chart in 1960.
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series or with a character who says sorry to another or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17 Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness", he is widely credited as a pioneer of heavy metal music. He co-founded the band Black Sabbath in 1968, and rose to prominence in the 1970s as their lead vocalist. Osbourne had more than 15 tattoos, the earliest of which were the letters O-Z-Z-Y across the knuckles of his left hand. He created this himself as a teenager with a sewing needle and pencil lead.
🩷 Read a book with a black cover or where a character has a tattoo or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025) was an American actor, musician and poet. He rose to prominence for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. He was also known for his roles as Malcolm McGee on the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie, Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines, Julius Rowe in Suits and Dr. AJ Austin in the medical drama The Resident.
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.

19. Michael Madsen
Michael Søren Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor. He was widely known for starring in Quentin Tarantino's films such as Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Volume 2, and The Hateful Eight. He was born in Chicago and died in California. He had 3 wives and 6 children.
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio;17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American, and the first born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III. He was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or with a character who is Catholic or a book published in March of any year.

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Welcome Suzanne


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Catsalive | 511 comments Completed

In Memoriam 2025
Duration:
Level 2: February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (61- 99 Tasks)
Read: 63


Tasks can be done as often as you need.

1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico
or where a character dies under suspicious circumstances
The Bachelors of Broken Hill by Arthur W. Upfield 7/2 4★
A Meditation on Murder by Robert Thorogood 25/3 3.5★
or a book published in either January or February of any year.
Miss Hamilton's Hero by Nancy Lawrence 11/2 1.5★ - Jan
The Forgotten Bride by Lillian Marsh 21/2 3★ - Jan
Three for Brighton by Martha Kirkland 18/3 2★ - Feb

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is an actor or a painter,
or read a book that is fifth in a series
or a book with a blue cover
The Abyss by Orson Scott Card by Orson Scott Card 1/2 4★

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover
Night Ferry to Death / Black Girl, White Girl by Patricia Moyes by Patricia Moyes 13/2 2.5★
or set in California
or read a book tagged as one of the genres above (comedy, drama, action adventure, western, historical, crime, science fiction, fantasy)
The Devil's Due by Rita Boucher 5/2 3.5★ - historical
Stone of Tears by Terry Goodkind 20/2 4★ - fantasy
Lands of Nowhere by Shannah Jay 6/3 4.5★ - fantasy
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren 21/3 2.5★ - adventure
Only You Can Save Mankind by Terry Pratchett 26/3 4★ - scifi

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips
Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke 31/3 2.5★
or a third in a series
Shadow of the Serpent by Shannah Jay 8/3 4.5★
Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery 4/4 3★
or with a character who is a vampire.
River Marked by Patricia Briggs 2/4 3★ - Stefan

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse
or a book published in either 1980 or 1982
or a book set in New York City.
Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb 6/2 3★

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover
or read a book published in June of any year
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King 23/3 3★
Heaven Can Wait by Leonore Fleischer 28/3 2★
or with a character who is a singer.
The Price of Wisdom by Shannah Jay 11/3 4.5★ - Alaran

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover
A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer by Georgette Heyer 14/2 5★
or where a couple make love
Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb 17/3 4★
or where a character is killed.

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas
or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation)
A Quiet Man by Tom Wood 24/2 4★ - MC
or with a book that has a family that work or live together.
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo 7/3 4★ - the Narracotts do both

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel
The Impetuous Heiress by Jane Ashford 27/2 2★ - Marianne
or where a character cries
The Crag by Claire Sutherland 11/2 3.5★ - Skye
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 1/3 4.5★ - Parvaneh
or with a bird on the cover.
Lyrebird by Jane Caro by Jane Caro 12/2 4.5★
The Death of Dora Black (A Petticoat Police Mystery #1) by Lainie Anderson by Lainie Anderson 10/3 4★

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights
or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary
An Unlikely Duchess by Mary Balogh 16/2 2.5★ - Paul Villiers
Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer 27/2 5★ - Mary Challoner
or read a stand alone book.
Regina by Clare Darcy 13/2 2.5★
Twelve Steps to a Long and Fulfilling Death by Sarah Smith 15/3 3★
The Year of the Kangaroo by H.D. Williamson 21/3 4★
Addition by Toni Jordan 27/3 3.5★
Flapper Anne by Corra Harris 5/4 2★

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music
or a book published in November of any year
Twelfth Night by Joy Reed 3/2 3★
The Education of Lady Frances by Evelyn Richardson 4/3 2★
or where a character is called either Sam or Dave.
Regency Rose by Caroline Brooks 26/2 1★ - Sam

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills
or a book that is 5th or 12th in a series
Into the Fire by Gregg Hurwitz 21/2 3.5★ - Orphan X #5
or a book about George Foreman.

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston
or with a character called Norm or Vera
or a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.
More Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason by Nancy Pearl 27/2 3★
Behind the Screens: How the internet works and how to make it work for you by Niraj Lal 6/3 5★

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England
A Rake's Folly by Claudette Williams 12/2 2★
The Abducted Bride by Dorothy Mack 16/2 1.5★
A Deceptive Bequest by Olivia Sumner 18/2 2★
or a character who is divorced
or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series
or published in 1995
Lady Alex's Gamble by Evelyn Richardson 8/2 3★
or where the authors initials can be found in HULK RULES.
The Scottish Rebel by Emma Lange 2/2 3★
The Ironbark Promise by Leonie Kelsall 1/3 3.5★

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb 16/2 4.5★
Quest by Shannah Jay 3/3 5★
Lessons in Murder by Claire McNab 13/3 3.5★
Sticks and Stones by Katherine Firkin 29/3 3.5★
or with a character who says sorry to another
Captain Cupid Calls the Shots by Elisabeth Fairchild 19/3 2★
or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).
Her Heart's Captain by Elizabeth Mansfield 21/2 3★ - Jenny is Andrea's fool

17 Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover
or where a character has a tattoo
or where the authors initials can be found in SABBATH.
Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe 21/2 4★
The Deed by Susannah Begbie 13/3 3.5★

18 Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor
Practice Makes Perfect by Penny Parkes 23/2 3★
or with a character called Austin or Malcolm
or where the authors initials can be found in HUXTABLE.
The New Shoe by Arthur W. Upfield 16/2 4★
Venom House by Arthur W. Upfield 13/3 4★

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago
or with a dog on the cover
The Writing Class by Esther Campion by Esther Campion 9/2 4★
Tell Me Where It Hurts by Nick Trout by Nick Trout 15/3 5★
or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20 Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina
or with a character who is Catholic
or a book published in March of any year.
The Missing Maid by Holly Hepburn 26/2 3.5★
Dead in the Scrub by B.J. Oliphant 14/3 4★


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Way to go Catsalive


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FINISHED
In Memoriam
Level 1: February 1, 2026 - April 18, 2026 (25-60 Tasks)
Read: 39/25-60



1. Gene Hackman
🩷 Read a book set in New Mexico or
Read a book where a character dies under suspicious circumstances.
Hell Bent Leigh Bardugo 3/9/26
Read a book published in either January or February of any year.
published January 6, 2026 The First Time I Saw Him Laura Dave 2/2/26

2. David Lynch
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a painter.
Sterling Stone L.B. Dunbar 3/22/26
Read a book that is fifth in a series.
Blind Love Kelly Elliott 3/27/26 (Cowboys & Angels #5)
Read a book with a blue cover.
Free Falling (Colburn Brothers, #2) by Jill Shalvis Free Falling Jill Shalvis 2/10/26

3. Val Kilmer
🩷 Read a book with a gun on the cover.
Open Season (Joe Gunther, #1) by Archer Mayor Open Season Archer Mayor 3/8/26

Read a book set in California.
Nightshade Michael Connelly 2/3/26

Read a book tagged as one of the genres above - fantasy.
Battle Ground Jim Butcher 3/3/26

4. Michelle Trachtenberg
🩷 Read a book with a character who gossips.
Where There's Smoke Kirsten Fullmer 2/11/26

or a third in a series or

Read a book with a character who is a vampire.
Life Sucks After You Die Crystal-Rain Love 2/5/26

5. Loretta Swit
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
Spirit Crossing William Kent Krueger 3/30/26

or a book published in either 1980 or 1982 or a book set in New York City.

6. Brian Wilson
🩷 Read a book with a beach on the cover or
Read a book published in June of any year.
published June 27, 2017 Lost Love Kelly Elliott 3/22/26
Read a book with a character who is a singer.
Cold Hard Cash Frankie Love 2/14/26

7. Roberta Flack
🩷 Read a book with a face on the cover or
Read a book where a couple make love.
A Dash of Love Jill Sanders 3/12/26
Read a book where a character is killed.
Dismissed With Prejudice J.A. Jance 2/21/26

8. Sly Stone
🩷 Read a book set in Texas.
No Fox to Give Vivienne Savage 3/10/26

or with a character who is sly (Your interpretation) or
Read a book that has a family that work or live together.
Perfect In Every Way Kristen Ashley 3/2/26

9. Marianne Faithfull
🩷 Read a book with a character called either Marianne, Evelyn or Gabriel or
Read a book where a character cries.
Unafraid Nyssa Kathryn 2/16/26
or with a bird on the cover.

10. Peter Yarrow
🩷 Read a book about civil rights or with a character called Peter, Paul or Mary
Read a stand alone book.
All the Dangerous Things Stacy Willingham 2/12/26

11. Sam Moore
🩷 Read a book tagged music.
Wait for Me Amy Jo Burns 4/18/26
Read a book published in November of any year.
published November 5, 2024 Lost and Lassoed Lyla Sage 3/17/26
Read a book where a character is called either Sam.
One Golden Summer Carley Fortune 2/6/26

12. George Foreman
🩷 Read a book where a character grills.
Where We Belong Kellie Coates Gilbert 2/8/26

Read a Series #5.
The Lost Bird Margaret Coel 4/14/26 (Wind River Reservation #5)

13. George Wendt
🩷 Read a book set in Boston or with a character called Norm or Vera or
Read a book where the letters NBC can be found in the title in any order.
The Bakery on the Cove Eliza Ester 3/16/26

14. Dame Joan Plowright
🩷 Read a book set in England.
Silent Scream Angela Marsons 2/15/26
Read a book with a character who is divorced.
Still Waters Tami Hoag 2/20/26
or a character called Laurence or Joan.

15. Hulk Hogan
🩷 Read a book which is 12th in a series or published in 1995 or
Read a book where the author's initials can be found in HULK RULES.
Beach Read Emily Henry 2/22/26

16. Connie Francis
🩷 Read a book that is first in a series.
Track of Courage Susan May Warren 3/14/26 (Call of the Wild #1)

Read a book where a character who says sorry to another.
Steal My Heart Laura Pavlov 3/4/26

or a character who is somebody's fool (Your interpretation).

17. Ozzy Osbourne
🩷 Read a book with a black cover.
Ninth House (Alex Stern, #1) by Leigh Bardugo Ninth House Leigh Bardugo 2/23/26

Read a book where a character has a tattoo.
Justice Inked Olivia Jaymes 3/13/26

Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SABBATH.
Outback Escape: The Sister Annie Seaton 3/26/26

18. Malcolm-Jamal Warner
🩷 Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
First Sign of Danger Kelley Armstrong 2/28/26

or with a character called Austin or Malcolm or
Read a book where the author's initials can be found in HUXTABLE.
Forgiveness River Liliana Hart 3/6/26

19. Michael Madsen
🩷 Read a book set in Chicago.
Something like Hate Piper Rayne 2/13/26

or with a dog on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in QUENTIN TARANTINO. (Three word minimum).

20. Pope Francis
🩷 Read a book set in Argentina or
Read a book with a character who is Catholic.
Apostle's Cove William Kent Krueger 4/10/26
Read a book published in March of any year.
2020 Trouble on Main Street Kirsten Fullmer 2/9/26


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