Second Chance Challenges discussion

Since child of the sixties was requested, I did some research and put together a SH. Please let me know what you think, help me make any changes. If you don't want to use it for Nov. that's fine lol.

If you do like it, let me know, and I can work on a 90s one for December.

Child of the 60s:
You know that you’re a child of the sixties if:

1. You remember watching when the phrase “that’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” came across your TV.

In honor of the moon landing, read a book that features space travel OR that has a moon on the cover.

2. You can remember with extreme clarity where you were when you heard about President Kennedy.

In honor of President Kennedy’s assassination, read a book that features a murder plot OR takes place in Dallas, TX.

3. You can name all of the “fab four”

In honor of the British Invasion, read a book that takes place in England OR a book that features a John, Paul, George, or (bonus points!) a Ringo.

4. You remember tuning into your television to watch the very first season of “where no man has gone before.”

In honor of Star Trek, read a book that takes place mostly on a ship of some kind, OR a book that has a mostly black cover.

5. The phrases peace and love mean more to you than most other people.

In honor of the hippies, read a book with the words “peace” or “love” in the title, OR a book with a tye-dye cover.

6. You remember covering your eyes the first time you went to see Psycho in the movie theater.

In honor of Alfred Hitchcock, read a horror book OR a book that has a knife or a shower on the cover.

7. You know why the Packers and the Chiefs are significant.

In honor of the first Superbowl, read a book that has football in it, OR a book that takes place in Wisconsin or Missouri.

8. You know who “had a dream” in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., read a historical biography of someone who made a difference OR read a book with the word “dream” in the title.

9. You understand the significance of a Campbell’s Soup Can.

In honor of Andy Warhol, read a book about an artist OR read a book that has a red and white cover.

10. You remember people gathering for (or were there yourself!) for one of the biggest music festivals in history.

In honor of Woodstock, read a book that features a musical group OR a book that has a festival/fair of some kind.

Reserved for participants.

Terri

This is great Alina!! Thanks so much--I'll give it a try.

1. Read a book that features space travel or has a moon on the cover.

The Girl Who Chased the Moon Sarah Addison Allen 01/23/13

2. Read a book that features a murder plot or takes place in Dallas.

New York to Dallas J. D. Robb 12/08/12

3. Read a book that takes place in England or that features a John, Paul, George or Ringo.

This Book is Full of Spiders David Wong 12/11/12 (a main character is named John)

4. Read a book that takes place mostly on a ship of some kind or a book that has a mostly black cover.

The Submission Amy Waldman 12/10/12 (has a black cover)

5. Read a book that has "peace" or "love" in the title or a book with a tie-dye cover.

Some Kind of Peace Camilla Grege & Asa Traff 01/13/13

6. Read a horror book or that has a knife or a shower on the cover.

Edge of Dark Water Joe R. Lansdon 01/15/13 (horror book)

7. Read a book that has football in it or that takes place in Wisconsin or Missouri.

The Waters of Star Lake Sara Rath 12/24/12 (takes place in Wisconsin)

8. Read a historical biography of someone who made a difference or a book that has "dream" in the title.

Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power Jon Meacham 02/04/13

9. Read a book about an artist or a book that has a red and white cover.

Portrait of Picasso as a Young Man Norman Mailer 01/18/13

10. Read a book that features a musical group or a book that has a festival/fair of some kind.

Waging Heavy Peace Neil Young 12/26/12 (about Young's life with Buffalo Springfield, Crazy Horse, CSNY, and as a solo artist)

Welcome, Terri!

OK, what's up with all you Baby Boomers??? Why am I the only one signed up for this challenge?!?

I will be back in Jan to join I am working on finishing current challenges and making a plan for 2013

Glad to hear it Teresa! (I'm also in Ohio!)

Child of the 60s:
Duration: 6 months
January to June 2013

1. In honor of the moon landing, read a book that features space travel OR that has a moon on the cover. √

The Heat of the Moon by Sandra Parshall 1/27/13

2. Read a book that features a murder plot. √√

State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy 1/18/13
The Walled Flower by Lorraine Bartlett 2/08/13

3. In honor of the British Invasion, read a book that takes place in England OR a book that features a John, Paul, George, or (bonus points!) a Ringo.√√

There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton 2/17/13
Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (England, John) 2/20/13

4.In honor of Star Trek, read a book that takes place mostly on a ship of some kind OR a book that has a mostly black cover.

5. In honor of the hippies, read a book with the words “peace” or “love” in the title.

6. In honor of Alfred Hitchcock, read a book that has a knife or a shower on the cover. √

For Better, For Murder by Lisa Bork 4/11/13

7. In honor of the first Superbowl, read a book that takes place in Wisconsin or Missouri.√

Every Last Secret: A Mystery by Linda Rodriguez (Missouri) 1/9/13

8. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., read a historical biography of someone who made a difference OR read a book with the word “dream” in the title.

9. In honor of Andy Warhol, read a book about an artist OR read a book that has a red and white cover. √√

A Week in Winter by Marcia Willett 4/01/13
Riding the Dragon: 10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times by Robert J. Wicks 4/22/13

10. In honor of Woodstock, read a book that features a musical group OR a book that has a festival/fair of some kind.√√

As The Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton 2/24/13
Some Like It Hawk by Donna Andrews 4/27/13

Post #3, challenge completed. Great fun! Thanks Alina!

I'm in!
Started March 10,2013
Completed: 5/10

1. You remember watching when the phrase “that’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” came across your TV.

In honor of the moon landing, read a book that features space travel OR that has a moon on the cover.

2. You can remember with extreme clarity where you were when you heard about President Kennedy. Read a book that features a murder plot.
Fair Warning (Hideaway, #5) 3/5 Stars 03/11/13

3. You can name all of the “fab four”
In honor of the British Invasion, read a book that takes place in England.
Light A Penny Candle 4/5 Stars 03/15/13

4. You remember tuning into your television to watch the very first season of “where no man has gone before.”
In honor of Star Trek, read a book has a mostly black cover.
Gone Girl / Gillian Flynn 5/5 Stars 04/11/13

5. The phrases peace and love mean more to you than most other people.

In honor of the hippies, read a book with the words “peace” or “love” in the title, OR a book with a tye-dye cover.

6. You remember covering your eyes the first time you went to see Psycho in the movie theater.
In honor of Alfred Hitchcock, read a book that has a knife or a shower on the cover.
The Feud: The Hatfields and McCoys / Dean King 4/5 Stars 04/14/13

7. You know why the Packers and the Chiefs are significant.

In honor of the first Superbowl, read a book that has football in it, OR a book that takes place in Wisconsin or Missouri.

8. You know who “had a dream” in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., read a historical biography of someone who made a difference OR read a book with the word “dream” in the title.

9. You understand the significance of a Campbell’s Soup Can.
In honor of Andy Warhol, read a book that has a red and white cover.
Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality 4/5 Stars 03/16/13

10. You remember people gathering for (or were there yourself!) for one of the biggest music festivals in history.

In honor of Woodstock, read a book that features a musical group OR a book that has a festival/fair of some kind.

I'd like to try this one:

Child of the 60's
Timeframe: 3/15/13 to ?
10/10 COMPLETE

1. Moon on cover - Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas - 4/14/13 ❀❀

2. Murder plot - Murder for Choir by Joelle Charbonneau - 3/17/13 ❀❀❀❀

3. Takes place in England - Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh - 4/19/13 ❀❀❀❀❀

4. Mostly black cover - Earthly Delights by Kerry Greenwood - 4/4/13 ❀❀❀❀

5. Word “love” in title - Loving A Lost Lord by Mary Jo Putney - 6/14/13 ❀❀❀❀

6. Knife on cover - Him Her Him Again the End of Him by Patricia Marx - 4/14/13 ❀

7. Football - The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton - 4/25/13 ❀❀❀❀

8. Historical biography of someone who made a difference - Ice: Stories of Survival from Polar Exploration by Clint Willis - 4/18/13 ❀❀

9. Red and white cover - Q is for Quarry by Sue Grafton - 4/27/13 ❀❀❀

10. Features a musical group - Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning - 8/14/13 ❀❀❀

I have enjoyed doing these "Child of the..." challenges. I hope that sometime you'll decide to do some more decades, cuz I'll definitely join up! Thanks for the fun.


Child of the 60's
Timeframe: 3/15/13 to ?
10/10 COMPLETE

1. Moon on cover - Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas - 4/14/13 ❀❀

2. Murder plot - Murder for Choir by Joelle Charbonneau - 3/17/13 ❀❀❀❀

3. Takes place in England - Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh - 4/19/13 ❀❀❀❀❀

4. Mostly black cover - Earthly Delights by Kerry Greenwood - 4/4/13 ❀❀❀❀

5. Word “love” in title - Loving A Lost Lord by Mary Jo Putney - 6/14/13 ❀❀❀❀

6. Knife on cover - Him Her Him Again the End of Him by Patricia Marx - 4/14/13 ❀

7. Football - The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton - 4/25/13 ❀❀❀❀

8. Historical biography of someone who made a difference - Ice: Stories of Survival from Polar Exploration by Clint Willis - 4/18/13 ❀❀

9. Red and white cover - Q is for Quarry by Sue Grafton - 4/27/13 ❀❀❀

10. Features a musical group - Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning - 8/14/13 ❀❀❀

Stated November 2013

Child of the 60s:
You know that you’re a child of the sixties if:

1. You remember watching when the phrase “that’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” came across your TV.

In honor of the moon landing, read a book that features space travel OR that has a moon on the cover.

2. You can remember with extreme clarity where you were when you heard about President Kennedy.

In honor of President Kennedy’s assassination, read a book that features a murder plot OR takes place in Dallas, TX.
1/18/14

3. You can name all of the “fab four”

In honor of the British Invasion, read a book that takes place in England OR a book that features a John, Paul, George, or (bonus points!) a Ringo.
11/8/13

4. You remember tuning into your television to watch the very first season of “where no man has gone before.”

In honor of Star Trek, read a book that takes place mostly on a ship of some kind, OR a book that has a mostly black cover.
2/17/14

5. The phrases peace and love mean more to you than most other people.

In honor of the hippies, read a book with the words “peace” or “love” in the title, OR a book with a tye-dye cover.
12/17/13

6. You remember covering your eyes the first time you went to see Psycho in the movie theater.

In honor of Alfred Hitchcock, read a horror book OR a book that has a knife or a shower on the cover.
11/19/13

7. You know why the Packers and the Chiefs are significant.

In honor of the first Superbowl, read a book that has football in it, OR a book that takes place in Wisconsin or Missouri.
2/15/14

8. You know who “had a dream” in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., read a historical biography of someone who made a difference OR read a book with the word “dream” in the title.

9. You understand the significance of a Campbell’s Soup Can.

In honor of Andy Warhol, read a book about an artist OR read a book that has a red and white cover.
12/6/13

10. You remember people gathering for (or were there yourself!) for one of the biggest music festivals in history.

In honor of Woodstock, read a book that features a musical group OR a book that has a festival/fair of some kind.
12/2/13

Child of the 60s:
You know that you’re a child of the sixties if:

1. You remember watching when the phrase “that’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” came across your TV.

In honor of the moon landing, read a book that features space travel OR that has a moon on the cover.

2. You can remember with extreme clarity where you were when you heard about President Kennedy.

In honor of President Kennedy’s assassination, read a book that features a murder plot OR takes place in Dallas, TX.

3. You can name all of the “fab four”

In honor of the British Invasion, read a book that takes place in England
by Tracy Lynn~ 10/4/14

4. You remember tuning into your television to watch the very first season of “where no man has gone before.”

In honor of Star Trek, read a book that has a mostly black cover.
~ by Lucy Christopher, 10/11/14

5. The phrases peace and love mean more to you than most other people.

In honor of the hippies, read a book with the words “peace” or “love” in the title
~ By Amanda Grace, 12/5/14

6. You remember covering your eyes the first time you went to see Psycho in the movie theater.

In honor of Alfred Hitchcock, read a horror book
~ by Micol Ostow, 11/2/14

7. You know why the Packers and the Chiefs are significant.

In honor of the first Superbowl, read a book that has football in it, OR a book that takes place in Wisconsin or Missouri.

8. You know who “had a dream” in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., read a historical biography of someone who made a difference OR read a book with the word “dream” in the title.

9. You understand the significance of a Campbell’s Soup Can.

In honor of Andy Warhol, read a book about an artist OR read a book that has a red and white cover.

10. You remember people gathering for (or were there yourself!) for one of the biggest music festivals in history.

In honor of Woodstock, read a book that features a musical group OR a book that has a festival/fair of some kind.

Welcome to the challenge, Dee! I really like your graphics at the top. Very appropriate :)

As with some of the other challenges, I can't link you up here because I didn't originally post this challenge. Just keep track of your message number or bookmark it on your computer if you can. I think that's what alot of people do.

Have fun with the challenge!!

Is this where I tell you a new Child of...challenge will post for April?

:)

Well done, Dee!