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With Mothers day coming up in USA I thought we should look at some songs with Mamas in them.

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Level 2 26- 50 Tasks
Level 3 51 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
"Mama Tried" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in July 1968. In "Mama Tried", Haggard focuses on the pain and suffering he caused his own mother by being incarcerated in 1957 in San Quentin.
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
"The Man That Turned My Mama On" is a 1974 country song written by Ed Bruce and famously recorded by Tanya Tucker. The song tells the story of a charismatic traveling salesman who came to town in a "rusty old '49 Ford" selling ladies' shoes and greeting cards.
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
Released in 1983 as the lead single from their self-titled album, "Mama" is one of Genesis’s darkest and most recognizable hits. It is famous for Phil Collins’s menacing laugh and the heavy, industrial-style drum machine beat. Despite the title, the song is not about a mother in the traditional sense. Phil Collins has explained that it's about a young man’s obsessive attraction to a prostitute. He feels a desperate, almost maternal need for her, but she does not share his feelings, leading to the song's sinister and pleading tone.
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
"Mother" is a centerpiece of Pink Floyd’s 1979 concept album The Wall, serving as a pivotal moment in the psychological breakdown of the protagonist, Pink. The song explores the suffocating nature of overprotective parenting. "Mother" builds a wall around Pink to "protect" him from the world, but in doing so, she stunts his emotional growth and fuels his paranoia.
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
"Mother" is the raw, emotional opening track from John Lennon's 1970 debut solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. Lennon wrote the song after undergoing Primal Therapy with Dr. Arthur Janov. The therapy involved "screaming" to release deep-seated childhood trauma, which heavily influenced the song's intense, shouting finale. The lyrics address the abandonment Lennon felt from both his parents. His father, Alfred, left when John was an infant, and his mother, Julia, was killed in a car accident when he was 17.
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
Mother" is a frantic, experimental track written by guitarist Andy Summers. It is famous for being one of the most polarizing songs in the band’s catalog. While most of the album features Sting’s melodic pop-rock, "Mother" is a jarring, avant-garde piece featuring discordant guitars and a 7/4 time signature.
Hysterical vocals by Andy Summers, who screams lyrics about a suffocating, paranoid relationship with a mother figure.
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
A Song for Mama is a soul and R&B classic that celebrates a mother’s role as the "queen of my heart" and the glue that holds the family together. The song served as the theme for the film Soul Food and is considered one of the most iconic musical tributes to mothers.
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
"Dear Mama" by 2Pac is widely celebrated for its raw vulnerability and soulful sound. Unlike many tribute songs, Tupac doesn't shy away from the hard parts of their relationship. He famously raps, "And even as a crack fiend, mama / You always was a black queen, mama," humanizing her struggle with addiction while still honoring her strength as a single mother
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
The Best Day" is a song which she wrote and recorded in secret as a surprise for her mother, Andrea Swift. The track is an emotional tribute to her family, specifically her mother, reflecting on core childhood memories and the support they provided during difficult times.
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
Mother Nature's Son" is a classic folk-style song by The Beatles, primarily written and performed by Paul McCartney. Both Paul McCartney and John Lennon were inspired by a lecture about nature given by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi while the band was studying meditation in Rishikesh, India.
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
"Mother" is the most famous song by the American heavy metal band Danzig. It is widely considered one of the best heavy metal songs of the era and remains the band's highest-charting single. While many listeners initially interpreted the lyrics as a dark descent into Satanism, Glenn Danzig has clarified that the song is a direct response to Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center.
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus's most prominent song about her mother is "Mother's Daughter," released in 2019. While it is a broader feminist anthem, it specifically celebrates the strong bond and influence of her mother, Tish Cyrus. Miley credits her resilience and success to her mother's guidance, singing, "My mama always told me that I'd make it".
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
"Hey Mama" is a soulful ballad by Kanye West, dedicated to his mother, Donda West. The song is a heartfelt "thank you" to Donda West for her unwavering support and the sacrifices she made as a single parent.
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
"Mama Said" is a country-rock ballad by Metallica, released in November 1996. The lyrics, written by frontman James Hetfield, are deeply personal and address the difficult relationship he had with his mother, Cynthia Hetfield. His mother was a Christian Scientist who refused medical treatment for cancer and passed away when James was only 16 years old. The lyrics reflect his grief and the "cold stone" (tombstone) he eventually returned to.
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
The song is told from the perspective of a sheltered young man who finds himself at a "wild" Los Angeles party and is completely overwhelmed by the drug use, drinking, and loud music. The chorus repeats the narrator's regret: "Mama told me not to come / She said, 'That ain't no way to have fun, son'".
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
The most well-known song titled "Mama Knows" was recorded by the American country group Shenandoah. It was released in August 1988. The song reflects on the deep, intuitive connection between a mother and child. It features lyrics that highlight how a mother often knows exactly what is happening in her child's life without being told.
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
The song tells the story of a daughter whose mother warns her about a man being a "one-night man" who will break her heart. The daughter counters by saying her mama doesn't understand the connection they have because she has never seen the way his eyes "hypnotize".
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
"Your Mama Don't Dance" is a classic rock and roll song originally released by the duo Loggins and Messina in 1972. The lyrics playfully address the generational gap, focusing on conservative parents who oppose the "rock and roll revolution" and impose strict curfews on their rebellious teenagers.
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
"Mama He's Crazy" is a classic country ballad performed by the mother-daughter duo The Judds. Released in April 1984, it became their first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The lyrics depict a heartfelt conversation where a daughter tells her mother that she has finally found a man who truly loves her. She acknowledges her mother's advice to "look before you leap" but admits she is following her heart.
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
Released in 1963, the song is a hilarious novelty track based on a series of letters Sherman received from his son at summer camp. It’s written from the perspective of a miserable young boy at Camp Granada. He complains about everything: the poisonous snakes, the lake's ptomaine poisoning, and his bunkmate "who developed ptomaine." In the final verse, the sun finally comes out and the kids start playing. The boy suddenly changes his mind and tells his parents, "Muddah, Fadduh, kindly disregard this letter!"
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
"Mama Liked the Roses" is a poignant ballad recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969. It is widely celebrated as a deeply personal tribute to his own mother, Gladys Presley, who passed away in 1958. The lyrics describe how his mother grew roses in the yard and how the family now brings them to her grave every Mother's Day.
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
"Does Your Mother Know" is a classic disco-rock hit by the Swedish group ABBA, released in April 1979. It is famous for being one of the few ABBA hits where Björn Ulvaeus sings the lead vocals. The lyrics describe a man being approached by a much younger girl at a club or party. He politely but firmly rejects her advances, telling her she's "only a child" and asking the titular question: "Does your mother know that you're out?"
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

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🎼1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.
Quintana & Friends John Gregory Dunne 18 May (California)

🎼2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.
Eventide Kent Haruf 15 May (country)

🎼3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.
Passing Nella Larsen 12 May (obsession)

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
"Mother" is a centerpiece of Pink Floyd’s 1979 concept album The Wall, serving as a pivotal moment in the psychological breakdown of the protagonist, Pink. The song explores the suffocating nature of overprotective parenting. "Mother" builds a wall around Pink to "protect" him from the world, but in doing so, she stunts his emotional growth and fuels his paranoia.
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
"Mother" is the raw, emotional opening track from John Lennon's 1970 debut solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. Lennon wrote the song after undergoing Primal Therapy with Dr. Arthur Janov. The therapy involved "screaming" to release deep-seated childhood trauma, which heavily influenced the song's intense, shouting finale. The lyrics address the abandonment Lennon felt from both his parents. His father, Alfred, left when John was an infant, and his mother, Julia, was killed in a car accident when he was 17.
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
Mother" is a frantic, experimental track written by guitarist Andy Summers. It is famous for being one of the most polarizing songs in the band’s catalog. While most of the album features Sting’s melodic pop-rock, "Mother" is a jarring, avant-garde piece featuring discordant guitars and a 7/4 time signature.
Hysterical vocals by Andy Summers, who screams lyrics about a suffocating, paranoid relationship with a mother figure.
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
A Song for Mama is a soul and R&B classic that celebrates a mother’s role as the "queen of my heart" and the glue that holds the family together. The song served as the theme for the film Soul Food and is considered one of the most iconic musical tributes to mothers.
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
"Dear Mama" by 2Pac is widely celebrated for its raw vulnerability and soulful sound. Unlike many tribute songs, Tupac doesn't shy away from the hard parts of their relationship. He famously raps, "And even as a crack fiend, mama / You always was a black queen, mama," humanizing her struggle with addiction while still honoring her strength as a single mother
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

🎼9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).
Earthlings Sayaka Murata 21 May (memory)

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
Mother Nature's Son" is a classic folk-style song by The Beatles, primarily written and performed by Paul McCartney. Both Paul McCartney and John Lennon were inspired by a lecture about nature given by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi while the band was studying meditation in Rishikesh, India.
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
"Mother" is the most famous song by the American heavy metal band Danzig. It is widely considered one of the best heavy metal songs of the era and remains the band's highest-charting single. While many listeners initially interpreted the lyrics as a dark descent into Satanism, Glenn Danzig has clarified that the song is a direct response to Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center.
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus's most prominent song about her mother is "Mother's Daughter," released in 2019. While it is a broader feminist anthem, it specifically celebrates the strong bond and influence of her mother, Tish Cyrus. Miley credits her resilience and success to her mother's guidance, singing, "My mama always told me that I'd make it".
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
"Hey Mama" is a soulful ballad by Kanye West, dedicated to his mother, Donda West. The song is a heartfelt "thank you" to Donda West for her unwavering support and the sacrifices she made as a single parent.
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
"Mama Said" is a country-rock ballad by Metallica, released in November 1996. The lyrics, written by frontman James Hetfield, are deeply personal and address the difficult relationship he had with his mother, Cynthia Hetfield. His mother was a Christian Scientist who refused medical treatment for cancer and passed away when James was only 16 years old. The lyrics reflect his grief and the "cold stone" (tombstone) he eventually returned to.
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
The song is told from the perspective of a sheltered young man who finds himself at a "wild" Los Angeles party and is completely overwhelmed by the drug use, drinking, and loud music. The chorus repeats the narrator's regret: "Mama told me not to come / She said, 'That ain't no way to have fun, son'".
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
The most well-known song titled "Mama Knows" was recorded by the American country group Shenandoah. It was released in August 1988. The song reflects on the deep, intuitive connection between a mother and child. It features lyrics that highlight how a mother often knows exactly what is happening in her child's life without being told.
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
The song tells the story of a daughter whose mother warns her about a man being a "one-night man" who will break her heart. The daughter counters by saying her mama doesn't understand the connection they have because she has never seen the way his eyes "hypnotize".
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
"Your Mama Don't Dance" is a classic rock and roll song originally released by the duo Loggins and Messina in 1972. The lyrics playfully address the generational gap, focusing on conservative parents who oppose the "rock and roll revolution" and impose strict curfews on their rebellious teenagers.
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
"Mama He's Crazy" is a classic country ballad performed by the mother-daughter duo The Judds. Released in April 1984, it became their first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The lyrics depict a heartfelt conversation where a daughter tells her mother that she has finally found a man who truly loves her. She acknowledges her mother's advice to "look before you leap" but admits she is following her heart.
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
Released in 1963, the song is a hilarious novelty track based on a series of letters Sherman received from his son at summer camp. It’s written from the perspective of a miserable young boy at Camp Granada. He complains about everything: the poisonous snakes, the lake's ptomaine poisoning, and his bunkmate "who developed ptomaine." In the final verse, the sun finally comes out and the kids start playing. The boy suddenly changes his mind and tells his parents, "Muddah, Fadduh, kindly disregard this letter!"
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
"Mama Liked the Roses" is a poignant ballad recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969. It is widely celebrated as a deeply personal tribute to his own mother, Gladys Presley, who passed away in 1958. The lyrics describe how his mother grew roses in the yard and how the family now brings them to her grave every Mother's Day.
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
"Does Your Mother Know" is a classic disco-rock hit by the Swedish group ABBA, released in April 1979. It is famous for being one of the few ABBA hits where Björn Ulvaeus sings the lead vocals. The lyrics describe a man being approached by a much younger girl at a club or party. He politely but firmly rejects her advances, telling her she's "only a child" and asking the titular question: "Does your mother know that you're out?"
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 3 51 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

00/51+ Completed

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

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Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 3 51 or more

Progress: 3/51

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.
The Perfect Game by J. Sterling set in California - Finished 5/29/26

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.
The Game Changer by J. Sterling Baseball player, Jack travels a lot - Finished 5/31/26

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.
The Girl from Everywhere by Heidi Heilig Author Initials - Finished 5/21/26

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Level 2 26- 50 Tasks
Level 3 51 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
"Mama Tried" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in July 1968. In "Mama Tried", Haggard focuses on the pain and suffering he caused his own mother by being incarcerated in 1957 in San Quentin.
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
"The Man That Turned My Mama On" is a 1974 country song written by Ed Bruce and famously recorded by Tanya Tucker. The song tells the story of a charismatic traveling salesman who came to town in a "rusty old '49 Ford" selling ladies' shoes and greeting cards.
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
Released in 1983 as the lead single from their self-titled album, "Mama" is one of Genesis’s darkest and most recognizable hits. It is famous for Phil Collins’s menacing laugh and the heavy, industrial-style drum machine beat. Despite the title, the song is not about a mother in the traditional sense. Phil Collins has explained that it's about a young man’s obsessive attraction to a prostitute. He feels a desperate, almost maternal need for her, but she does not share his feelings, leading to the song's sinister and pleading tone.
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
"Mother" is a centerpiece of Pink Floyd’s 1979 concept album The Wall, serving as a pivotal moment in the psychological breakdown of the protagonist, Pink. The song explores the suffocating nature of overprotective parenting. "Mother" builds a wall around Pink to "protect" him from the world, but in doing so, she stunts his emotional growth and fuels his paranoia.
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
"Mother" is the raw, emotional opening track from John Lennon's 1970 debut solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. Lennon wrote the song after undergoing Primal Therapy with Dr. Arthur Janov. The therapy involved "screaming" to release deep-seated childhood trauma, which heavily influenced the song's intense, shouting finale. The lyrics address the abandonment Lennon felt from both his parents. His father, Alfred, left when John was an infant, and his mother, Julia, was killed in a car accident when he was 17.
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
Mother" is a frantic, experimental track written by guitarist Andy Summers. It is famous for being one of the most polarizing songs in the band’s catalog. While most of the album features Sting’s melodic pop-rock, "Mother" is a jarring, avant-garde piece featuring discordant guitars and a 7/4 time signature.
Hysterical vocals by Andy Summers, who screams lyrics about a suffocating, paranoid relationship with a mother figure.
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
A Song for Mama is a soul and R&B classic that celebrates a mother’s role as the "queen of my heart" and the glue that holds the family together. The song served as the theme for the film Soul Food and is considered one of the most iconic musical tributes to mothers.
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
"Dear Mama" by 2Pac is widely celebrated for its raw vulnerability and soulful sound. Unlike many tribute songs, Tupac doesn't shy away from the hard parts of their relationship. He famously raps, "And even as a crack fiend, mama / You always was a black queen, mama," humanizing her struggle with addiction while still honoring her strength as a single mother
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
The Best Day" is a song which she wrote and recorded in secret as a surprise for her mother, Andrea Swift. The track is an emotional tribute to her family, specifically her mother, reflecting on core childhood memories and the support they provided during difficult times.
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
Mother Nature's Son" is a classic folk-style song by The Beatles, primarily written and performed by Paul McCartney. Both Paul McCartney and John Lennon were inspired by a lecture about nature given by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi while the band was studying meditation in Rishikesh, India.
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
"Mother" is the most famous song by the American heavy metal band Danzig. It is widely considered one of the best heavy metal songs of the era and remains the band's highest-charting single. While many listeners initially interpreted the lyrics as a dark descent into Satanism, Glenn Danzig has clarified that the song is a direct response to Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center.
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus's most prominent song about her mother is "Mother's Daughter," released in 2019. While it is a broader feminist anthem, it specifically celebrates the strong bond and influence of her mother, Tish Cyrus. Miley credits her resilience and success to her mother's guidance, singing, "My mama always told me that I'd make it".
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
"Hey Mama" is a soulful ballad by Kanye West, dedicated to his mother, Donda West. The song is a heartfelt "thank you" to Donda West for her unwavering support and the sacrifices she made as a single parent.
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
"Mama Said" is a country-rock ballad by Metallica, released in November 1996. The lyrics, written by frontman James Hetfield, are deeply personal and address the difficult relationship he had with his mother, Cynthia Hetfield. His mother was a Christian Scientist who refused medical treatment for cancer and passed away when James was only 16 years old. The lyrics reflect his grief and the "cold stone" (tombstone) he eventually returned to.
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
The song is told from the perspective of a sheltered young man who finds himself at a "wild" Los Angeles party and is completely overwhelmed by the drug use, drinking, and loud music. The chorus repeats the narrator's regret: "Mama told me not to come / She said, 'That ain't no way to have fun, son'".
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
The most well-known song titled "Mama Knows" was recorded by the American country group Shenandoah. It was released in August 1988. The song reflects on the deep, intuitive connection between a mother and child. It features lyrics that highlight how a mother often knows exactly what is happening in her child's life without being told.
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
The song tells the story of a daughter whose mother warns her about a man being a "one-night man" who will break her heart. The daughter counters by saying her mama doesn't understand the connection they have because she has never seen the way his eyes "hypnotize".
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
"Your Mama Don't Dance" is a classic rock and roll song originally released by the duo Loggins and Messina in 1972. The lyrics playfully address the generational gap, focusing on conservative parents who oppose the "rock and roll revolution" and impose strict curfews on their rebellious teenagers.
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
"Mama He's Crazy" is a classic country ballad performed by the mother-daughter duo The Judds. Released in April 1984, it became their first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The lyrics depict a heartfelt conversation where a daughter tells her mother that she has finally found a man who truly loves her. She acknowledges her mother's advice to "look before you leap" but admits she is following her heart.
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
Released in 1963, the song is a hilarious novelty track based on a series of letters Sherman received from his son at summer camp. It’s written from the perspective of a miserable young boy at Camp Granada. He complains about everything: the poisonous snakes, the lake's ptomaine poisoning, and his bunkmate "who developed ptomaine." In the final verse, the sun finally comes out and the kids start playing. The boy suddenly changes his mind and tells his parents, "Muddah, Fadduh, kindly disregard this letter!"
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).

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Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027
31/26-50

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Level 2 26- 50 Tasks
Level 3 51 or more
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TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.
Sam Stacks, Stages and Setups Lyla Blue 5/12/26
Set in CA Gingerbread and Left for Dead Victoria Kazarian 5/14/26

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.
Danell travels for work a lot Lattes and Larceny at Birch Haven Rachel Darrishaw 5/5/26

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.
Maureen had been obsessed with Roland Holidays and Homicide J.A. Whiting 5/13/26
Phil character The Peanut Butter Twist Ellie Webster 5/24/26

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.
Paranoid, Gordon Pawned Perpetrator Patti Benning 5/1/26
Protective, Griffin Vows and Shadows J.A. Whiting 5/22/26

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.
Mariana, killed in car accident Death by Graveyard Shift Tess Marlowe 5/6/26

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.
Lucas is a police detective Mango Tango Murder Laura Pauling 5/3/26
Andy Summers, a deputy The Deadly Tapestry Ellie Webster 5/25/26

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.
SL Murder in the Rough Sarah Lundin 5/12/26
glue p 80 “…something with yarn and glue guns…” Shook at the Show Summer Prescott 5/18/26

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.
Second in Cookie Cook mysteries Gingerbread and Grudges Cassie Rivers 5/5/26

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).
Clara had a childhood memory of the campground Staked for Murder at Bennett Pines Amber Ward 5/2/26
Difficult time Rye or Die Victoria Kazarian 6/2/26

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.
MC Allie's son is Thad Blueberries and Betrayal Kathleen Suzette 5/8/26

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.
Rowan, in a band Bites and Bad Blood Sue Hollowell 5/19/26

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.
Lachlan's successful Sweet Suspicions Patti Benning 5/10/26
Feminist Death by Spray Paint Tess Marlowe 5/16/26

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.
Thanks someone Meatloaf Murder Special Kelli Fudge 5/4/26
Initials AM The Dark Chocolate Demise Angela Mayble 5/7/26

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.
Sara Stormy Seas and Deadly Deeds Lynda Brunelle 5/11/26

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.
L.W. Franks 5/9/26

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.
Murder on the Rocks Holly Finch 5/8/26

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.
Cat eyes Ruth Hartzler 5/15/26
A heart got broken Ode to the Bones Carolyn Haines 5/26/26

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebellious.
Rebellious character The Spy Who Baked Me Adelaide Mills 5/18/26
Dancing Irish Pub Murder Penny Brooke 5/21/26

19. Mama He's Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.
First book in Through the Lens Mysteries Bottles, Blends and Beginnings Lyla Blue 5/7/26

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)
Dyes and Desires L.W. Franks 5/15/26

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.
Fran visited her mom's grave Tea, Tiramisu and Tough Guys Harper Lin 6/4/26

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.
Tilly went to Fiona's thank-you party Bites and Bad Blood Sue Hollowell 5/19/26
Melanie, crush on her boss The Chowder House Murder Lee Hollis 5/29/26
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Sing For Mama: 35/51+
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

💞 Level 3: 51 or more 💞

1. Mama Tried (Merle Haggard) - Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or set in California:
💞 Anatomy of an Alibi | Ashley Elston | 05.09.26 | Paul Granger is incarcerated
💞 Women of a Promiscuous Nature | Donna Everhart | 05.11.26 | Ruth Foster is incarcerated
💞 All This & More | Peng Shepherd | 05.16.26 | published July 7, 2024
💞 In Every Generation | Kendare Blake | 05.20.26 | set in Sunnydale, California
💞 This Is How You Lose the Time War | Amal El-Mohtar | 05.23.26 | published July 16, 2019
💞 The Bright Sword | Lev Grossman | 06.01.26 | published July 16, 2024



2. The Man That Turned My Mama On (Tanya Tucker) - Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce, or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work:
💞 Blockade Billy | Stephen King | 05.11.26 | Billy Blakely, a professional baseball player, travels a lot for work
💞 A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty | Joshilyn Jackson | 05.13.26 | set in the country
💞 The Situationship | Abby Jimenez | 05.22.26 | Maddy is a traveling nurse
💞 All to Play For | Josie Juniper | 05.29.26 | Sage Sikora travels all over the world as a professional F1 driver



3. Mama (Genesis) - Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character:
💞 The Fine Art of Lying | Alexandra Andrews | 05.31.26 | Clare Bast is obsessed with a painting by Blake Webley



4. Mother (Pink Floyd) - Read a book with a character who is protective over someone or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink:

5. Mother (John Lennon) - Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy:
💞 Gray Dawn | Walter Mosley | 05.07.26 | Easy Rawlins, #17



6. Mother (The Police) - Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or with a character who is a policeman:
💞 Ghost Town | Tom Perrotta | 05.09.26 | set in summer
💞 Lloyd McNeil’s Last Ride | Will Leitch | 05.12.26 | Lloyd McNeil is a policeman
💞 The Membranes | Chi Ta-wei | 05.28.26 | Momo's childhood friend is called Andy



7. A Song For Mama (Boyz II Men) - Read a book with a main character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text or where the author's initials can be found in SOUL FOOD:
💞 The Late Americans | Brandon Taylor | 05.05.26 | MC, Seamus, is a man
💞 Caught Stealing | Charlie Huston | 05.06.26 | MC, Henry 'Hank' Thompson, is a man
💞 Birding with Benefits | Sarah T. Dubb | 05.22.26 | p. 180: ...holding the butterfly in place long enough for the glue to set.



8. Dear Mama (2Pac) - Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction:
💞 The Last Graduate | Naomi Novik | 05.19.26 | The Scholomance, #2



9. The Best Day (Taylor Swift) - Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time:
💞 Until Friday Night | Abbi Glines | 05.16.26 | Maggie Carleton is going through a difficult time



10. Mother Nature's Son (The Beatles) - Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son:
💞 Mansfield Park | Jane Austen | 05.08.26 | tagged classic
💞 The Zoya Factor | Anuja Chauhan | 05.29.26 | set in India



11. Mother (Danzig) - Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn:

12. Mother's Daughter (Miley Cyrus) - Read a book published in 2019 or with a character who is a feminist or with a character who is successful:
💞 A Dash of Love | Liz Isaacson | 06.03.26 | published April 23, 2019



13. Hey Mama (Kayne West) - Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA:
💞 That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You | Elyse Myers | 05.26.26 | HEY MAMA



14. Mama Said (Metallica) - Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or with a character who dies:
💞 Waking Up With the Duke | Lorraine Heath | 05.21.26 | Edmond Seymour, Duke of Walfort, dies
💞 Saltwater | Katy Hays | 05.24.26 | Sarah Lingate dies



15. Mama Told Me (Three Dog Night) - Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs:

16. Mama Knows (Shenandoah) - Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the author's initials can be found in SHENANDOAH:
💞 Bombshell | Sarah MacLean | 05.12.26 | published August 24, 2021
💞 Everything I Know About Love | Dolly Alderton | 05.21.26 | SHENANDOAH



17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes (The Forester Sisters) - Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken:

18. Your Mama Don't Dance (Loggins and Messina) - Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebellious:
💞 Yesteryear | Caro Claire Burke | 05.04.26 | Natalie Heller Mills is conservative
💞 Our Hideous Progeny | C.E. McGill | 05.17.26 | Mary Elizabeth Sutherland is rebellious



19. Mama He's Crazy (The Judds) - Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or that is first in a series:
💞 Part of Your World | Abby Jimenez | 05.04.26 | Part of Your World, #1
💞 Confessions of a Shopaholic | Sophie Kinsella | 05.25.26 | Shopaholic, #1



20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh (Allan Sherman) - Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA:
💞 Family Reunion | Nancy Thayer | 05.25.26 | set during summer
💞 Factory Summers | Guy Delisle | 05.27.26 | set during three consecutive summers



21. Mama Liked the Roses (Elvis Presley) - Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated:

22. Does Your Mother Know (Abba) - Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy or with a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party:
💞 Tools of Engagement | Tessa Bailey | 05.19.26 | Laura is a five-year-old child

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Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 2 26-50

Each task can be done as often as needed.

12/51+ Completed

TASKS

✅1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.
Murder in Grosse Pointe Park: Privilege, Adultery, and the Killing of Jane Bashara by Steve Miller Read 5/4/26
Bob Bashara is incarcerated for life due to murdereing his wife Jane

✅2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page Read 5/1/26
Harper travels a lot for work

✅3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Read 5/14/26
Ash is obsessed with Edi.

✅4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.
.book:The Things We Cannot Say|40899464] by Kelly Rimmer Read 5/9/26
Tomasz is protective over Alina during WWII. He gives himself up to the Nazi's to save her.

✅5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.
Book: The World Played Chess by Robert Dugoni 5/28/26
Chris, Beau's friend, died in a car accident. Hit by a drunk driver

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

✅7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a main character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.
Death in Brittany by Jean-Luc Bannalec Read 5/14/26
MC is Commissaire George Dupin


✅8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.
To Kingdom Come by Will Thomas
Read 5/31/26 2nd in Barker/Llewleyn Series

✅9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).
Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo Read 5/15/26
Gabriel loses his leg and then goes blind.


10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

✅14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.
The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman Read 5/2/26
Teddy dies when he is hit by a school bus

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

✅17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.
Read 5/8/26
eyes on the cover


✅18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.
Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal Read 5/23/26
John and Maggie go dancing at the club

✅19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.
Book: A Walk In the Rain: A Christian Novel by Mark Geiser Read 5/22/26
Aunt Reba gets her man Rhett Wilcox

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

✅22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.
We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter. Read 5/25/26
Felicia is a child


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Mama Songs
May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027

26/51+

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.
🩷 Wes Lassiter is incarcerated - Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr 5/1/26
🩷 Published 7/1/22 - Off the Chain by Janice Thompson 5/15/26

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.
🩷 Set in the country - Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd by Alan Bradley 5/2/26
🩷 MC Avery is a pop star who travels a lot for work - Love Is a War Song by Danica Nava 5/17/26

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.
🩷 Phil helps MC Robbie in her restaurant - Grilled for Murder by Maddie Day 5/12/26
🩷 Multiple characters are obsessed with a treasure map - Dead Men Wag No Tails by Sarah Fox 5/26/26

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.
🩷 Nate is protective of Izzy - In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros 5/4/26
🩷 Wally is protective of his pregnant wife Skye - Dead in the Water by Denise Swanson 6/2/26

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.
🩷 MC's love interest, Stewart, goes to therapy - Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan 5/30/26

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.
🩷 Summer - Death, Taxes, and Sweet Potato Fries by Diane Kelly 5/5/26
🩷 Inspector Sunderland is with the police - An Assassination on the Agenda by T.E. Kinsey 6/1/26

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a main character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.
🩷 Author's initials are LD - Lost and Found in Paris by Lian Dolan 5/8/26
🩷 MC is male - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 5/10/26

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.
🩷 2nd in series - Heartstopper: Volume Two by Alice Oseman 5/9/26

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).
🩷 Andrea Nash - Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews 5/19/26
🩷 Harriet remembers childhood memories of slavery - Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen 6/3/26

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.
🩷 MC Darrow has a son Pax - Iron Gold by Pierce Brown 5/24/26

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.
🩷 Kenny is in a band called the Swamp Creatures - Murder on a Girls' Night Out by Anne George 5/6/26

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.
🩷 MC is a bestselling author - Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack 5/22/26

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.
🩷 Author's initials are EA - The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo 5/21/26

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.
🩷 Jaine Austen Mystery #16 - Death of a Neighborhood Scrooge by Laura Levine 5/3/26

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.
🩷 (view spoiler)[MC Ray's heart is broken when he discovers his girlfriend is the one who stole his violin (hide spoiler)] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb 5/28/26

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.
🩷 Ministry is Murder #1 - Blessed Be The Busybody by Emilie Richards 5/7/26

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.
🩷 MC Maisie Dobbs visits the graves of Agnes Lawton and Adele Nelson - Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear 5/11/26
🩷 Mother's Day - In the Middle of Hickory Lane by Heather Webber 5/18/26

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.
🩷 Alys is a child for most of the book - Still Life by Sarah Winman 5/16/26

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

8/22 tasks


✅1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a book set in California.
I, Steve: Steve Jobs In His Own Words by George Beahm
5/25/26
This was set in the Silicon Valley of California.




2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
"The Man That Turned My Mama On" is a 1974 country song written by Ed Bruce and famously recorded by Tanya Tucker. The song tells the story of a charismatic traveling salesman who came to town in a "rusty old '49 Ford" selling ladies' shoes and greeting cards.
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
Released in 1983 as the lead single from their self-titled album, "Mama" is one of Genesis’s darkest and most recognizable hits. It is famous for Phil Collins’s menacing laugh and the heavy, industrial-style drum machine beat. Despite the title, the song is not about a mother in the traditional sense. Phil Collins has explained that it's about a young man’s obsessive attraction to a prostitute. He feels a desperate, almost maternal need for her, but she does not share his feelings, leading to the song's sinister and pleading tone.
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
"Mother" is a centerpiece of Pink Floyd’s 1979 concept album The Wall, serving as a pivotal moment in the psychological breakdown of the protagonist, Pink. The song explores the suffocating nature of overprotective parenting. "Mother" builds a wall around Pink to "protect" him from the world, but in doing so, she stunts his emotional growth and fuels his paranoia.
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.



✅5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book where someone was killed in a car accident
The Guncle by Steven Rowley 5/15/26
Patrick's lover Joe died in a car accident.


6. Mother by The Police
Mother" is a frantic, experimental track written by guitarist Andy Summers. It is famous for being one of the most polarizing songs in the band’s catalog. While most of the album features Sting’s melodic pop-rock, "Mother" is a jarring, avant-garde piece featuring discordant guitars and a 7/4 time signature.
Hysterical vocals by Andy Summers, who screams lyrics about a suffocating, paranoid relationship with a mother figure.
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.



✅7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 5/25/26
page 193 "It's like ------- GLUE, I dont know."


8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
"Dear Mama" by 2Pac is widely celebrated for its raw vulnerability and soulful sound. Unlike many tribute songs, Tupac doesn't shy away from the hard parts of their relationship. He famously raps, "And even as a crack fiend, mama / You always was a black queen, mama," humanizing her struggle with addiction while still honoring her strength as a single mother
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.




✅9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞. Read a book with a character where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).
Woman Down by Colleen Hoover 5/3/26
Petra is having writers block and unable to get inspired to start and complete her book, until she meets Saint and starts having an affair with him, which could cost her, her family.




✅10. Mother Nature's Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book where the MC has a son.
Lizzie Benson is the mother to Eli.
Weather by Jenny Offill 5/19/26



11. Mother by Danzig
"Mother" is the most famous song by the American heavy metal band Danzig. It is widely considered one of the best heavy metal songs of the era and remains the band's highest-charting single. While many listeners initially interpreted the lyrics as a dark descent into Satanism, Glenn Danzig has clarified that the song is a direct response to Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center.
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.




✅12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book where a character who is successful. Awesome Minds: The Creators of the iPhone by Marne Ventura 5/25/26
Steve Jobs is the creator of Apple



13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
"Hey Mama" is a soulful ballad by Kanye West, dedicated to his mother, Donda West. The song is a heartfelt "thank you" to Donda West for her unwavering support and the sacrifices she made as a single parent.
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
"Mama Said" is a country-rock ballad by Metallica, released in November 1996. The lyrics, written by frontman James Hetfield, are deeply personal and address the difficult relationship he had with his mother, Cynthia Hetfield. His mother was a Christian Scientist who refused medical treatment for cancer and passed away when James was only 16 years old. The lyrics reflect his grief and the "cold stone" (tombstone) he eventually returned to.
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.



✅ 15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book set in California Have You Seen Her by Catherine McKenzie 5/9/26 The book was set mostly in Yosemite National Park.





16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
The most well-known song titled "Mama Knows" was recorded by the American country group Shenandoah. It was released in August 1988. The song reflects on the deep, intuitive connection between a mother and child. It features lyrics that highlight how a mother often knows exactly what is happening in her child's life without being told.
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
The song tells the story of a daughter whose mother warns her about a man being a "one-night man" who will break her heart. The daughter counters by saying her mama doesn't understand the connection they have because she has never seen the way his eyes "hypnotize".
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
"Your Mama Don't Dance" is a classic rock and roll song originally released by the duo Loggins and Messina in 1972. The lyrics playfully address the generational gap, focusing on conservative parents who oppose the "rock and roll revolution" and impose strict curfews on their rebellious teenagers.
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
"Mama He's Crazy" is a classic country ballad performed by the mother-daughter duo The Judds. Released in April 1984, it became their first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The lyrics depict a heartfelt conversation where a daughter tells her mother that she has finally found a man who truly loves her. She acknowledges her mother's advice to "look before you leap" but admits she is following her heart.
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
Released in 1963, the song is a hilarious novelty track based on a series of letters Sherman received from his son at summer camp. It’s written from the perspective of a miserable young boy at Camp Granada. He complains about everything: the poisonous snakes, the lake's ptomaine poisoning, and his bunkmate "who developed ptomaine." In the final verse, the sun finally comes out and the kids start playing. The boy suddenly changes his mind and tells his parents, "Muddah, Fadduh, kindly disregard this letter!"
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
"Mama Liked the Roses" is a poignant ballad recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969. It is widely celebrated as a deeply personal tribute to his own mother, Gladys Presley, who passed away in 1958. The lyrics describe how his mother grew roses in the yard and how the family now brings them to her grave every Mother's Day.
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.



✅ 22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.
Book/Author: The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley
Task: Read a book where a character goes to a party.
How it Fits: Patrick gets married so there is a party after the wedding which everyone attends.
Read: 6/2/26

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027
Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Read: 10-25

TASKS
1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the author's initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Nature's Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebellious.

19. Mama He's Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked the Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 3 - 51 or more

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated
💞 published in July of any year
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon 5/4/26
💞 a book set in California.
The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives by Elizabeth Arnott 5/7/26

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country
💞 with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya
💞 with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin
The Sweet Smell of Magnolias and Memories by Celeste Fletcher McHale 5/6/26
💞 where a character is obsessed with something
💞 someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation)
Liar by Tate James 5/15/26
💞 with a character who is paranoid
💞 with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series
💞 where someone was killed in a car accident
💞 where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer
Nantucket Summer: A Collection by Leila Howland 5/1/26
💞 a character called Andy
💞 a character who is policeman.
The Teacher's Secret by Lauren North 5/16/26

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a main character who is a man
Zero Pucks by E.M. Lindsey 5/6/26
💞 where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Joy by Danielle Steel 5/2/26
Ch.7; Loc. 1403:...the others try to glue their souls back together...
💞 where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.
Prestige Drama: the ‘hilarious and profound’ debut novel from the bestselling author of Did Ye Hear Mammy Died? by Séamas O'Reilly 5/1/26

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother
💞 that is second in a series
Illusionary by Zoraida Córdova 5/14/26
💞 who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor
💞 where a character remembers a childhood memory
💞 where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).
Six Months Later by Natalie D. Richards 5/4/26

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India
The Silversmith's Puzzle by Nev March 5/2/26
💞 tagged classic
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress : A Novel by Dai Sijie 5/1/26
💞 where the MC has a son.
Falling by T.J. Newman 5/11/26

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band
💞 where a character practices Satanism
💞 with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019
💞 a character who is a feminist
Honey by Imani Thompson 5/4/26
💞 a character who is successful.
New Skin by Sarah Wang 5/13/26

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone
💞 where a character sacrifices for another
💞 where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 5/9/26

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year
Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino 5/10/26
💞 a book that is 16th in a series
💞 a character who dies.
The Peepshow: The Murders at 10 Rillington Place by Kate Summerscale 5/13/26

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover
Real Life and Other Fictions by Susan Coll 5/9/26

💞 set in California
Wicked Ways by Lisa Jackson 5/16/26
💞 where a character uses drugs.
The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith 5/19/26

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child
💞 published in August of any year
Hollywood Homicide by Kellye Garrett 5/17/26
💞 where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.
Dawn on the Coast: A Graphic Novel by Arley Nopra 5/9/26

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover
I, Spy by L.M. Kemp 5/8/26

💞 where a character has a one night stand
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck 6/2/26
💞 where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing
Hello, Sunshine by Leila Howland 5/20/26
💞 where a character is conservative
At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon 5/15/26
💞 where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man
Secrets of the Tulip Sisters by Susan Mallery 5/19/26
💞 where a character jumps into something before thinking
💞 a first in a series.
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake 5/12/26

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp
💞 set during the summer
💞 where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses
💞with a character who visits a grave
💞where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation)
💞 a character who is a child
It by Stephen King 6/1/26
💞 where a character goes to a club or party.

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 3 - 51 or more


1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated
💞 published in July of any year
💞 a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country
💞 with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya
💞 with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin
💞 where a character is obsessed with something
💞 someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation)
💞 with a character who is paranoid
💞 with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series
💞 where someone was killed in a car accident
💞 where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer
💞 a character called Andy
💞 a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man
💞 where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
💞 where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother
💞 that is second in a series
💞 who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor
💞 where a character remembers a childhood memory
💞 where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India
💞 tagged classic
💞 where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band
💞 where a character practices Satanism
💞 with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019
💞 a character who is a feminist
💞 a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone
💞 where a character sacrifices for another
💞 where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year
💞 a book that is 16th in a series
💞 a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover
💞 set in California
💞 where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child
💞 published in August of any year
💞 where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover
💞 where a character has a one night stand
💞 where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing
💞 where a character is conservative
💞 where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man
💞 where a character jumps into something before thinking
💞 a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp
💞 set during the summer
💞 where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses
💞with a character who visits a grave
💞where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation)
💞 a character who is a child
💞 where a character goes to a club or party.

Sing For Mama
May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Completed: 0/10-25

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
■ Read a book where a character is incarcerated
■ published in July of any year
■ a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
■ Read a book that is set in the country
■ with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya
■ with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
■ Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin
■ where a character is obsessed with something or someone
■ with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
■ Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation)
■ with a character who is paranoid
■ with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
■ Read a book that is 17th in a series
■ where someone was killed in a car accident
■ where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
■ Read a book set in summer
■ a character called Andy
■ a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
■ Read a book with a man character who is a man
■ where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
■ where the author's initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
■ Read a book where the MC is a single mother
■ that is second in a series
■ who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
■ Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor
■ where a character remembers a childhood memory
■ where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Nature's Son by The Beatles
■ Read a book set in India
■ tagged classic
■ where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
■ Read a book with a character who is in a band
■ where a character practices Satanism
■ with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
■ Read a book published in 2019
■ a character who is a feminist
■ a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
■ Read a book where a character thanks someone
■ where a character sacrifices for another
■ where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
■ Read a book published in November of any year
■ a book that is 16th in a series
■ a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
■ Read a book with a dog on the cover
■ set in California
■ where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
■ Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child
■ published in August of any year
■ where the author's initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
■ Read a book with eyes on the cover
■ where a character has a one-night stand
■ where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
■ Read a book where a character goes dancing
■ where a character is conservative
■ where a character is rebellious.

19. Mama He's Crazy by The Judds
■ Read a book where the MC finds her man
■ where a character jumps into something before thinking
■ a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
■ Read a book where a child goes to camp
■ set during the summer
■ the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (3-word min.)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
■ Read a book where a character is given roses
■ with a character who visits a grave
■ where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
■ Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation)
■ a character who is a child
■ where a character goes to a club or party.

Sing For Mama
May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 2: 26 - 50 Tasks

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
■ Read a book where a character is incarcerated
■ published in July of any year
■ a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
■ Read a book that is set in the country
■ with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya
■ with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
■ Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin
■ where a character is obsessed with something or someone
■ with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
■ Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation)
■ with a character who is paranoid
■ with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
■ Read a book that is 17th in a series
■ where someone was killed in a car accident
■ where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
■ Read a book set in summer
■ a character called Andy
■ a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
■ Read a book with a man character who is a man
■ where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
■ where the author's initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
■ Read a book where the MC is a single mother
■ that is second in a series
■ who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
■ Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor
■ where a character remembers a childhood memory
■ where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Nature's Son by The Beatles
■ Read a book set in India
■ tagged classic
■ where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
■ Read a book with a character who is in a band
■ where a character practices Satanism
■ with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
■ Read a book published in 2019
■ a character who is a feminist
■ a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
■ Read a book where a character thanks someone
■ where a character sacrifices for another
■ where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
■ Read a book published in November of any year
■ a book that is 16th in a series
■ a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
■ Read a book with a dog on the cover
■ set in California
■ where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
■ Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child
■ published in August of any year
■ where the author's initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
■ Read a book with eyes on the cover
■ where a character has a one-night stand
■ where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
■ Read a book where a character goes dancing
■ where a character is conservative
■ where a character is rebellious.

19. Mama He's Crazy by The Judds
■ Read a book where the MC finds her man
■ where a character jumps into something before thinking
■ a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
■ Read a book where a child goes to camp
■ set during the summer
■ the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (3-word min.)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
■ Read a book where a character is given roses
■ with a character who visits a grave
■ where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
■ Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation)
■ a character who is a child
■ where a character goes to a club or party

Sing For Mama
May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 3 51 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

00/51+ Completed

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Each task can be done as often as needed.

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Completed: 0/10-25

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one-night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebellious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 3 51 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

00/51+ Completed

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

𝓢𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓕𝓸𝓻 𝓜𝓪𝓶𝓪 💞

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Level 2 26- 50 Tasks
Level 3 51 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027
Read: 18

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Level 2 26- 50 Tasks
Level 3 51 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated
or published in July of any year
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst 4/5 3.5★
or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country
or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya
or with a character who travels a lot for work - Roarke
Dark in Death by J.D. Robb 13/5 4★

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin
or where a character is obsessed with something
or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone
Cinderella's Stepmother by Rebecca Ward 19/5 2★ - Nella of Angela
or with a character who is paranoid
or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series
or where someone was killed in a car accident
or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer
or a character called Andy
or a character who is policeman.
Secrets in Death by J.D. Robb 1/5 3.5★

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a main character who is a man
or where the word glue can be found in the text - "don't glue my fingers together" p.63
The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore 20/5 3.5★
or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother
or that is second in a series
The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst 21/5 3.5★
or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor
or where a character remembers a childhood memory
Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench, Brendan O'Hea 9/5 4.5★
or where a character is going through a difficult time
Mourning Shift by Kathleen Taylor 25/5 2★

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India
or tagged classic
Death of a Lake by Arthur W. Upfield 7/5 4★
A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie 24/5 5★
or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band
or where a character practices Satanism
or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019
Ice Cold Heart by P.J. Tracy 27/5 4★
or a character who is a feminist
or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone
Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb 15/5 3.5★ - Peabody thanks Dallas
or where a character sacrifices for another
or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year
Night School by Lee Child 31/5 3.5★
or a book that is 16th in a series
or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover
by Garth Stein 23/5 4.5★
or set in California
or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child
or published in August of any year
or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover
or where a character has a one night stand
or where a heart gets broken.
Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Café by Milly Johnson 18/5 4★

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing
or where a character is conservative
or where a character is rebellious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man
or where a character jumps into something before thinking
or a first in a series.
Soulless by Gail Carriger 11/5 2★

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp
or set during the summer
or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)
Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home by Nancy Birtwhistle 3/5 5★

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses
or with a character who visits a grave
Cake In The Hatbox by Arthur W. Upfield 23/5 4★
or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation)
or a character who is a child
or where a character goes to a club or party.

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 3: 51 or more

Progress: 6/51

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.
1. Character is incarcerated
2. Published in July of any year
3. Book set in California:
Nothing Tastes as Good by Luke Dumas - 5/12

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.
1. Set in the country
2. Author called Ed, Bruce, or Tanya
3. Character who travels a lot for work

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.
1. Character called Phil or Collin
2. Character is obsessed with something or someone
3. Prostitute as a character

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.
1. Character who is protective over someone (your interpretation)
All Hallows by Christopher Golden - 5/29
Vanessa is protective of Steve and Julia is protective of her mother Barb
2. Character who is paranoid
3. Cover that is pink

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.
1. 17th in a series
2. Someone was killed in a car accident
3. Character does therapy

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.
1. Set in summer
2. Character called Andy
3. Character is a policeman

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a main character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.
1. Book with a MC who is male
2. Glue can be found in text
3. Author initials can be found in SOUL FOOD

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.
1. MC is single mother
2. Second in a series
3. Has an addiction

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).
1. Character called Andrea or Taylor
2. Character remembers a childhood memory:
The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer - 5/13
MC remembers a moment where she woke up her dad to get a spider out of her room
3. Character is going through a difficult time

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.
1. Book set in India
2. Tagged classic
3. MC has a son

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.
1. Character who is in a band
2. Character practices Satanism
3. Character called Glenn

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.
1. Published in 2019
2. Character is a feminist
3. Character is successful

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.
1. Character thanks someone
2. Character sacrifices for another
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig - 5/27
(view spoiler)[Sybil sacrifices herself for her friends (hide spoiler)]
3. Author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.:
Road of Bones by Christopher Golden - 5/14
1. Published in November of any year
2. 16th in a series
3. Character dies

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.
1. Dog on cover
2. Set in California
3. Character uses drugs

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.
1. Mother has a deep conversation with her child
2. Published in August any year
3. Author's initials can be found in SHENANDOAH

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.
1. Book with eyes on the cover
2. Character has a one night stand
3. Heart gets broken

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.
1. Character goes dancing
2. Character is conservative
3. Character is rebellious

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.
1. MC finds her man
2. Character jumps into something before thinking
3. First in series:
Soulless by Gail Carriger - 5/15
First in Parasol Protectorate series

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)
1. Child goes to camp
2. Set during summer
3. First letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA (3 word minimum)

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks

Each task can be done as often as needed.

00/10+ Completed

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Level 2 26- 50 Tasks
Level 3 51 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

6/51

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or
💞 published in July of any year or
💞 a book set in California.

1 2 3

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or
💞 with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or
💞 with a character who travels a lot for work.

1 2 3

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or
💞 where a character is obsessed with something or
Reclaiming His Viking Queen - Lucy Morris (HH #1898 - Jan 2026) - May 20
💞 someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

1 3

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or
Travis - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Apr 2026) - May 1
💞 with a character who is paranoid or
💞 with a cover that is pink.

2 3

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or
💞 where someone was killed in a car accident or
💞 where a character does therapy.
The Dating Game - Mona Shroff (HSE #3125 - Jan 2026) - May 8

1 2

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or
💞 a character called Andy or
💞 a character who is policeman.

1 2 3

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a main character who is a man or
💞 where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
💞 where the author's initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

1 2 3

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or
💞 that is second in a series or
💞 who has an addiction.

1 2 3

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or
💞 where a character remembers a childhood memory or
Operation Rescue - Justine Davis (HRS #2352 - Dec 2025) - May 11
💞 where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).
The Husband's Secret - Debra Webb (HI #2362 - June 2026) - May 21

1

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or
💞 tagged classic or
💞 where the MC has a son.

1 2 3

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or
💞 where a character practices Satanism or
💞 with a character called Glenn.

1 2 3

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or
💞 a character who is a feminist or
💞 a character who is successful.

1 2 3

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or
💞 where a character sacrifices for another or
💞 where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

1 2 3

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or
💞 a book that is 16th in a series or
💞 a character who dies.

1 2 3

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or
💞 set in California or
💞 where a character uses drugs.

1 2 3

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or
💞 published in August of any year or
💞 where the author's initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

1 2 3

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or
💞 where a character has a one night stand or
💞 where a heart gets broken.

1 2 3

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or
💞 where a character is conservative or
💞 where a character is rebellious.

1 2 3

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or
💞 where a character jumps into something before thinking or
💞 a first in a series.
Protective Assignment - Janie Crouch (HI #2310 - Sept 2025) - May 2

1 2

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or
💞 set during the summer or
💞 where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).

1 2 3

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or
💞 with a character who visits a grave or
💞 where Mother's Day is celebrated.

1 2 3

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or
💞 a character who is a child or
💞 where a character goes to a club or party.

1 2 3


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Sing For Mama
Begins: 01May26 / Ends: 30Apr27

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks

0 / 25 completed

Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).


21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

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Sing For Mama

05.01.26-04.30.27

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks

1/ 25

Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.
Ali Hazelwood Mate 05.02.26 5 stars AH

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).


21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

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Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 3 51 or more

27/51 Completed

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated
Sad Cypress Agatha Christie 5/26/26
or published in July of any year
Doctor Who: Blood Harvest (July 1995) Terrance Dicks 5/7/26
or a book set in California.
Vanishing Act Carolyn Keene 5/21/26

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country
The Story of Ferdinand Munro Leaf 5/17/26
or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya
or with a character who travels a lot for work.
The Quiet Professor Betty Neels 5/13/26

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin
or where a character is obsessed with something
Doctor Who: Earthshock Ian Marter 5/24/26

or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.
Carl's Doomsday Scenario Matt Dinniman 5/18/26

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone
One Wrong Move Dani Pettrey 5/6/26
or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.


5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series

or where someone was killed in a car accident
A Poisoned Package Eryn Scott 5/19/26
or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy
or a character who is policeman.
Accidental Target Theresa Lynn Hall 5/24/26

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.
Pearl Olivier Dunrea 5/6/26

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or

that is second in a series.
Whistle for Willie Ezra Jack Keats 5/6/26

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book where a character is going through a difficult time.
Doctor Who: The Justice of Jalxar John Dorney 5/6/26
with a character called Andrea or Taylor

or where a character remembers a childhood memory
An October Bride Katie Ganshert 6/1/26

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist
Doctor Who and the Mutants Terrance Dicks 5/7/26
or a character who is successful.
They Called Us Enemy George Takei 5/8/26

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone
The Eagle and the Lamb Darlene Mindrup 5/17/26
or where a character sacrifices for another
Doctor Who: The Final Phase by Nicholas Briggs 5/31/26
or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series

or a character who dies.
Doctor Who and the Tomb of the Cybermen Gerry Davis 5/20/26

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover
Gabriel Evans 5/26/26
or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book published in August of any year
Is Your Mama a Llama? (1997) Deborah Guarino 5/6/26
Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.


17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover
Jonathan Morris 5/6/26
Nicholas Briggs

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing
The Road to the Border Elizabeth Ashton 5/24/26
or where a character is conservative
White Orchids Grace Livingston Hill 5/31/26
or where a character is rebelllious.
Doctor Who and the Ice Warriors Brian Hayles 5/21/26
19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where a character jumps into something before thinking.
Two Feet: Small Book Gwen Pascoe 5/6/26

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation)
or a character who is a child
My Favorite Pets, by Gus W. for Ms. Smolinski's Class Jeanne Birdsall 5/13/26
or where a character goes to a club or party.
Flower Garden Eve Bunting 5/26/26
Beyond the Horizon Barbara Cartland 5/31/26

Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Level 2 26- 50 Tasks
Level 3 51 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

Progress: 0/22

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book where a character is obsessed with something. (Chess) Schachnovelle by Stefan Zweig

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a main character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebellious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

Welcome all

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Level 2 26- 50 Tasks
Level 3 51 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book where a character is obsessed with something. (Chess) Schachnovelle by Stefan Zweig

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a main character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebellious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

Extra if needed

Sing For Mama
May 2026 - April 2027

My Sing For Mama Challenge (msg 35)

Level 2💥26-50 tasks
Books Read💥18 of 44


1 Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
☑️💥published July 2024 ❱❱ Renewal After Dark ❱❱ 05.20 ★★★★
☑️💥set in California ❱❱ Dark Horse ❱❱ 05.05 ★★★


2 The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
☑️💥set in country ❱❱ Bourbon & Lies ❱❱ 05.10 ★★★★
⬜💥travels for games ❱❱ On the Fly


3 Mama by Genesis
⬜💥character Collin Boyd ❱❱ Deeper Evil
☑️💥Vynom obsessed with Javad ❱❱ Sacrifice of Darkness ❱❱ 05.09 ★★★★


4 Mother by Pink Floyd
☑️💥Nix is well protected by the guys ❱❱ Spark of Intent ❱❱ 05.13 ★★★
⬜💥pink cover ❱❱ Things We Hide from the Light


5 Mother by John Lennon
⬜💥#17 in TFLAC ❱❱ A Killer Christmas
☑️💥Sam participates in group therapy ❱❱ State of Denial ❱❱ 05.08 ★★★★


6 Mother by The Police
💥set in summer ❱❱ Tenderfoot
💥Levi is a policeman ❱❱ Dirty Sexy Cuffed


7 A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
☑️💥male MCs ❱❱ Champagne Spiced Omega ❱❱ 05.11 ★★★★
⬜💥author initials LS ❱❱ Final Appeal


8 Dear Mama by 2Pac
⬜💥Beth is a single mom ❱❱ Rocky Mountain Haven
☑️💥#2 in Dark River Days ❱❱ Happily Undead in Dark River ❱❱ 05.17 ★★★★


9 The Best Day by Taylor Swift
☑️💥Katrina remembers being bullied in school ❱❱ Dirty Sexy Inked ❱❱ 05.18 ★★★★
☑️💥Tova is struggling with son's disappearance ❱❱ Remarkably Bright Creatures ❱❱ 05.31 ★★★


10 Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
☑️💥set in India ❱❱ The One She Was Warned About ❱❱ 05.25 ★★★
⬜💥mpg classic ❱❱ Emma


11 Mother by Danzig
⬜💥Stage Dive band members in story ❱❱ Strong
☑️💥character Glenn ❱❱ Thirty, Flirty, and Forever Alone ❱❱ 05.15 ★★★★


12 Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
⬜💥published Feb 2019 ❱❱ A Meddled Match
☑️💥Sylvain is successful chocolatier ❱❱ The Chocolate Thief ❱❱ 05.16 ★★★★


13 Hey Mama by Kayne West
☑️💥April is thankful to the staff's kindness ❱❱ The Christmas Princess ❱❱ 05.07 ★★★★
⬜💥author initials AH ❱❱ If We Ever Meet Again


14 Mama Said by Metallica
☑️💥#16 Argeneau series ❱❱ Under a Vampire Moon ❱❱ 05.04 ★★★
⬜💥Brent is killed by a car ❱❱ Everywhere That Mary Went


15 Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💥dog on cover ❱❱ My Forever Home
💥set in California ❱❱ Aced


16 Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💥published Aug 2009 ❱❱ Beguiled
💥author initials NN ❱❱ Mint Juleps and Justice


17 Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💥eyes on cover ❱❱ Snowbound Heart
💥Xoey's had unintentional one night stand ❱❱ Love, Exes, and Ohs


18 Your Mama Don't Dance
☑️💥dancing at the grad party ❱❱ Protecting You ❱❱ 05.29 ★★★★
⬜💥Phoebe's ex is rebellious bad boy type ❱❱ Turning Up the Heat


19 Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
☑️💥Lila jumps to be guardian to Sally ❱❱ A Wolf After My Own Heart ❱❱ 05.30 ★★★
⬜💥first in Hard Knocks series ❱❱ Phenomenal X


20 Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman
💥summer setting ❱❱ The Dixon Rule
💥RMD in title ❱❱ Rocky Mountain Desire


21 Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
☑️💥Anna receives mysterious roses ❱❱ Santa's Subpoena ❱❱ 05.22 ★★★★
⬜💥Callum is a gravedigger… ❱❱ Morbidly Yours


22 Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💥Amelia's son Ramses is a child ❱❱ Seeing a Large Cat
💥Lee attends a party ❱❱ Seems Like Old Times

Welcome LaurLa

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
TASKS: 2

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a cover that is pink.
Bunny by Mona Awad 5/18/26

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book where someone was killed in a car accident
by Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes 5/22/26

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

Welcome Zenobia2016

Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Level 3: 51 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

00/51+ Completed

TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac in
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum)

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.

Welcome Vanessa

The Lost Challenges
Sing For Mama
Duration: May 1. 2026 - April 30, 2027

Progress: 0 out of 51+

With Mothers day coming up in USA I thought we should look at some songs with Mamas in them.

Level 1: 10 - 25 Tasks
Level 2 26- 50 Tasks
Level 3 51 or more

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TASKS

1. Mama Tried by Merle Haggard
"Mama Tried" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in July 1968. In "Mama Tried", Haggard focuses on the pain and suffering he caused his own mother by being incarcerated in 1957 in San Quentin.
💞 Read a book where a character is incarcerated or published in July of any year or a book set in California.

2. The Man That Turned My Mama On by Tanya Tucker
"The Man That Turned My Mama On" is a 1974 country song written by Ed Bruce and famously recorded by Tanya Tucker. The song tells the story of a charismatic traveling salesman who came to town in a "rusty old '49 Ford" selling ladies' shoes and greeting cards.
💞 Read a book that is set in the country or with an author called Ed, Bruce or Tanya or with a character who travels a lot for work.

3. Mama by Genesis
Released in 1983 as the lead single from their self-titled album, "Mama" is one of Genesis’s darkest and most recognizable hits. It is famous for Phil Collins’s menacing laugh and the heavy, industrial-style drum machine beat. Despite the title, the song is not about a mother in the traditional sense. Phil Collins has explained that it's about a young man’s obsessive attraction to a prostitute. He feels a desperate, almost maternal need for her, but she does not share his feelings, leading to the song's sinister and pleading tone.
💞 Read a book with a character called Phil or Collin or where a character is obsessed with something or someone or a book with a prostitute as a character.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd
"Mother" is a centerpiece of Pink Floyd’s 1979 concept album The Wall, serving as a pivotal moment in the psychological breakdown of the protagonist, Pink. The song explores the suffocating nature of overprotective parenting. "Mother" builds a wall around Pink to "protect" him from the world, but in doing so, she stunts his emotional growth and fuels his paranoia.
💞 Read a book with a character who is protective over someone (Your interpretation) or with a character who is paranoid or with a cover that is pink.

5. Mother by John Lennon
"Mother" is the raw, emotional opening track from John Lennon's 1970 debut solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. Lennon wrote the song after undergoing Primal Therapy with Dr. Arthur Janov. The therapy involved "screaming" to release deep-seated childhood trauma, which heavily influenced the song's intense, shouting finale. The lyrics address the abandonment Lennon felt from both his parents. His father, Alfred, left when John was an infant, and his mother, Julia, was killed in a car accident when he was 17.
💞 Read a book that is 17th in a series or where someone was killed in a car accident or where a character does therapy.

6. Mother by The Police
Mother" is a frantic, experimental track written by guitarist Andy Summers. It is famous for being one of the most polarizing songs in the band’s catalog. While most of the album features Sting’s melodic pop-rock, "Mother" is a jarring, avant-garde piece featuring discordant guitars and a 7/4 time signature.
Hysterical vocals by Andy Summers, who screams lyrics about a suffocating, paranoid relationship with a mother figure.
💞 Read a book set in summer or a character called Andy or a character who is policeman.

7. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
A Song for Mama is a soul and R&B classic that celebrates a mother’s role as the "queen of my heart" and the glue that holds the family together. The song served as the theme for the film Soul Food and is considered one of the most iconic musical tributes to mothers.
💞 Read a book with a man character who is a man or where the word glue can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in SOUL FOOD.

8. Dear Mama by 2Pac
"Dear Mama" by 2Pac is widely celebrated for its raw vulnerability and soulful sound. Unlike many tribute songs, Tupac doesn't shy away from the hard parts of their relationship. He famously raps, "And even as a crack fiend, mama / You always was a black queen, mama," humanizing her struggle with addiction while still honoring her strength as a single mother
💞 Read a book where the MC is a single mother or that is second in a series or who has an addiction.

9. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
The Best Day" is a song which she wrote and recorded in secret as a surprise for her mother, Andrea Swift. The track is an emotional tribute to her family, specifically her mother, reflecting on core childhood memories and the support they provided during difficult times.
💞 Read a book with a character called Andrea or Taylor or where a character remembers a childhood memory or where a character is going through a difficult time. (Your interpretation).

10. Mother Natures Son by The Beatles
Mother Nature's Son" is a classic folk-style song by The Beatles, primarily written and performed by Paul McCartney. Both Paul McCartney and John Lennon were inspired by a lecture about nature given by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi while the band was studying meditation in Rishikesh, India.
💞 Read a book set in India or tagged classic or where the MC has a son.

11. Mother by Danzig
"Mother" is the most famous song by the American heavy metal band Danzig. It is widely considered one of the best heavy metal songs of the era and remains the band's highest-charting single. While many listeners initially interpreted the lyrics as a dark descent into Satanism, Glenn Danzig has clarified that the song is a direct response to Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center.
💞 Read a book with a character who is in a band or where a character practices Satanism or with a character called Glenn.

12. Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus's most prominent song about her mother is "Mother's Daughter," released in 2019. While it is a broader feminist anthem, it specifically celebrates the strong bond and influence of her mother, Tish Cyrus. Miley credits her resilience and success to her mother's guidance, singing, "My mama always told me that I'd make it".
💞 Read a book published in 2019 or a character who is a feminist or a character who is successful.

13. Hey Mama by Kayne West
"Hey Mama" is a soulful ballad by Kanye West, dedicated to his mother, Donda West. The song is a heartfelt "thank you" to Donda West for her unwavering support and the sacrifices she made as a single parent.
💞 Read a book where a character thanks someone or where a character sacrifices for another or where the author's initials can be found in HEY MAMA.

14. Mama Said by Metallica
"Mama Said" is a country-rock ballad by Metallica, released in November 1996. The lyrics, written by frontman James Hetfield, are deeply personal and address the difficult relationship he had with his mother, Cynthia Hetfield. His mother was a Christian Scientist who refused medical treatment for cancer and passed away when James was only 16 years old. The lyrics reflect his grief and the "cold stone" (tombstone) he eventually returned to.
💞 Read a book published in November of any year or a book that is 16th in a series or a character who dies.

15. Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night
The song is told from the perspective of a sheltered young man who finds himself at a "wild" Los Angeles party and is completely overwhelmed by the drug use, drinking, and loud music. The chorus repeats the narrator's regret: "Mama told me not to come / She said, 'That ain't no way to have fun, son'".
💞 Read a book with a dog on the cover or set in California or where a character uses drugs.

16. Mama Knows by Shenandoah
The most well-known song titled "Mama Knows" was recorded by the American country group Shenandoah. It was released in August 1988. The song reflects on the deep, intuitive connection between a mother and child. It features lyrics that highlight how a mother often knows exactly what is happening in her child's life without being told.
💞 Read a book where a mother has a deep conversation with her child or published in August of any year or where the authors initials can be found in SHENANDOAH.

17. Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes by The Forester Sisters
The song tells the story of a daughter whose mother warns her about a man being a "one-night man" who will break her heart. The daughter counters by saying her mama doesn't understand the connection they have because she has never seen the way his eyes "hypnotize".
💞 Read a book with eyes on the cover or where a character has a one night stand or where a heart gets broken.

18. Your Mama Don't Dance
"Your Mama Don't Dance" is a classic rock and roll song originally released by the duo Loggins and Messina in 1972. The lyrics playfully address the generational gap, focusing on conservative parents who oppose the "rock and roll revolution" and impose strict curfews on their rebellious teenagers.
💞 Read a book where a character goes dancing or where a character is conservative or where a character is rebelllious.

19. Mama Hes Crazy by The Judds
"Mama He's Crazy" is a classic country ballad performed by the mother-daughter duo The Judds. Released in April 1984, it became their first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The lyrics depict a heartfelt conversation where a daughter tells her mother that she has finally found a man who truly loves her. She acknowledges her mother's advice to "look before you leap" but admits she is following her heart.
💞 Read a book where the MC finds her man or where a character jumps into something before thinking or a first in a series.

20. Hello Mudduh Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman.
Released in 1963, the song is a hilarious novelty track based on a series of letters Sherman received from his son at summer camp. It’s written from the perspective of a miserable young boy at Camp Granada. He complains about everything: the poisonous snakes, the lake's ptomaine poisoning, and his bunkmate "who developed ptomaine." In the final verse, the sun finally comes out and the kids start playing. The boy suddenly changes his mind and tells his parents, "Muddah, Fadduh, kindly disregard this letter!"
💞 Read a book where a child goes to camp or set during the summer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in CAMP GRANADA. (Three word minimum).

21. Mama Liked The Roses by Elvis Presley
"Mama Liked the Roses" is a poignant ballad recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969. It is widely celebrated as a deeply personal tribute to his own mother, Gladys Presley, who passed away in 1958. The lyrics describe how his mother grew roses in the yard and how the family now brings them to her grave every Mother's Day.
💞Read a book where a character is given roses or with a character who visits a grave or where Mother's Day is celebrated.

22. Does Your Mother Know by Abba
"Does Your Mother Know" is a classic disco-rock hit by the Swedish group ABBA, released in April 1979. It is famous for being one of the few ABBA hits where Björn Ulvaeus sings the lead vocals. The lyrics describe a man being approached by a much younger girl at a club or party. He politely but firmly rejects her advances, telling her she's "only a child" and asking the titular question: "Does your mother know that you're out?"
💞 Read a book where a young woman has a crush on an older guy (Your interpretation) or a character who is a child or where a character goes to a club or party.