The Challenge Factory discussion

Duration: 3/1/14 - 3/31/14

March in History:

1. 3/1/1872 - Yellowstone becomes the U.S.’s first national park. – Read a book that takes place in Wyoming or at Yellowstone.
2. 3/2/1836 – Texas declared its independence from Mexico. – Read a book that takes place in Texas.
3. 3/3/1847 - Telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. – Read a book with a telephone on the cover or with a deaf character.
4. 3/4/1933 - Newly elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt took office and delivered his first inaugural address attempting to restore public confidence during the Great Depression, stating, "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." – Read a book that scares you.
5. 3/5/1770 - The Boston Massacre occurred as a group of rowdy Americans harassed British soldiers who then opened fire, killing five and injuring six. – Read a book set in Boston.
6. 3/6/1836 - Fort Alamo fell to Mexican troops led by General Santa Anna. "Remember the Alamo" became a rallying cry for Texans who went on to defeat Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto in April. – Read a book where the Alamo is visited or mentioned.
7. 3/7/1933 – Monopoly was invented. – Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read.
8. 3/10/1880 - The Salvation Army was founded in the United States. The social service organization was first founded in England by William Booth and operates today in 90 countries. – Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity.
9. 3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded. – Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies (my favorite are the Samoas).
10. 3/14/1879 - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was born in Ulm, Germany. – Read a book with a nerdy scientist character or a book that someone references Einstein.
11. 3/15/44 BC - Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Senate chamber in Rome by Brutus and fellow conspirators. – Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend.
12. 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day – Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland.
13. 3/19/1848 – Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth, Illinois. – Read a book with a character named Wyatt or Virgil or Morgan (Wyatt’s brothers).
14. 3/21/1963 – The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed. – Read a book that takes place in San Francisco or that mentions Alcatraz.
15. 3/23/1775 - Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond, stating, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" – Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something.
16. 3/24/1958 – Elvis Presley joins the Army. – Read a book that has Elvis in it (or an impersonator) or an Army man.
17. 3/24/1874 - Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was born (as Erik Weisz) in Budapest, Hungary. – Read a book where a character makes a great escape.
18. 3/26/1911 - American playwright Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) was born in Columbus, Mississippi. His works featured Southern settings and include; The Glass Menagerie, Night of the Iguana, and two Pulitzer Prize winning plays, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. – Read one of his plays or watch a movie made from one of them.
19. 3/30/1981 - Newly elected President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest while walking toward his limousine in Washington, D.C. – Read a book where a character gets shot.
20. 3/31/1189 – The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France. – Read a book set in Paris.


Levels:
Student: 3 or less books
Major: 4-6 books
History Buff: 7+books

March in History
Duration: March 1/14 - March 31/14

Levels: History Buff 7+ books

1. 3/1/1872 - Yellowstone becomes the U.S.’s first national park.
– Read a book that takes place in Wyoming or at Yellowstone.

2. 3/2/1836 – Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
– Read a book that takes place in Texas.
Against the Fire by Kat Martin 03/11/14 ***

3. 3/3/1847 - Telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
– Read a book with a telephone on the cover or with a deaf character.
Dracula Rekindled by Xander Buchan 03/02/14 ***

4. 3/4/1933 - Newly elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt took office and delivered his first inaugural address attempting to restore public confidence during the Great Depression
– Read a book that scares you.

5. 3/5/1770 - The Boston Massacre occurred as a group of rowdy Americans harassed British soldiers who then opened fire, killing five and injuring six.
– Read a book set in Boston.

6. 3/6/1836 - Fort Alamo fell to Mexican troops led by General Santa Anna. "Remember the Alamo" became a rallying cry for Texans who went on to defeat Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto in April.
– Read a book where the Alamo is visited or mentioned.

7. 3/7/1933 – Monopoly was invented.
– Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read.
Away from You by Melanie Finn 03/04/14 ****

8. 3/10/1880 - The Salvation Army was founded in the United States. The social service organization was first founded in England by William Booth and operates today in 90 countries.
– Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity.
Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle 03/05/14 ****

9. 3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded. – Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies (my favorite are the Samoas).

10. 3/14/1879 - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was born in Ulm, Germany.
– Read a book with a nerdy scientist character or a book that someone references Einstein.

11. 3/15/44 BC - Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Senate chamber in Rome by Brutus and fellow conspirators.
– Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend.
Gilded Cages by Ellen Jones 03/07/14 ****

12. 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day
– Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland.
The Sound of Butterflies by Rachael King 03/04/14 ****

13. 3/19/1848 – Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth, Illinois.
– Read a book with a character named Wyatt or Virgil or Morgan (Wyatt’s brothers).
At the Mercy of the Queen: A Novel of Anne Boleyn by Anne Clinard Barnhill 03/01/14 ****

14. 3/21/1963 – The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed.
– Read a book that takes place in San Francisco or that mentions Alcatraz.

15. 3/23/1775 - Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond
– Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something.
Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross 03/03/14 ****

16. 3/24/1958 – Elvis Presley joins the Army.
– Read a book that has Elvis in it (or an impersonator) or an Army man.
The Boleyn Deceit by Laura Andersen 03/14/14 *****

17. 3/24/1874 - Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was born (as Erik Weisz) in Budapest, Hungary.
– Read a book where a character makes a great escape.
Train to Trieste by Domnica Radulescu 03/06/14 ***

18. 3/26/1911 - American playwright Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) was born in Columbus, Mississippi.
– Read one of his plays or watch a movie made from one of them.

19. 3/30/1981 - Newly elected President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest while walking toward his limousine in Washington, D.C.
– Read a book where a character gets shot.

20. 3/31/1189 – The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France.
– Read a book set in Paris.

March in History: Duration: 3/1/14 - 3/31/14
Levels: Major 4-6 books or History Buff 7+ books
7/7

3/3/1847 - Telephone inventor Alexander Graham. Read a book with a telephone on the cover or with a deaf character.

3/4/1933 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his first inaugural address during the Great Depression, stating, " the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." Read a book that scares you.

3/5/1770 - The Boston Massacre occurred killing five and injuring six. Read a book set in Boston.

3/6/1836 - Fort Alamo fell to Mexican troops. Read a book where the Alamo is visited or mentioned.

3/7/1933 – Monopoly was invented. Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read.

3/10/1880 - The Salvation Army was founded in the United States. Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity.

3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded. Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies. The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen 3/6/14***

3/14/1879 - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was born in Ulm, Germany. Read a book with a nerdy scientist character or a book that someone references Einstein.

3/15/44 BC - Julius Caesar was assassinated in Rome by Brutus. Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend. Death in the Floating City by Tasha Alexander 3/6/14*****

3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day. Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland. The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen


3/19/1848 - Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth, Illinois. Read a book with a character named Wyatt or Virgil or Morgan (Wyatt’s brothers).

3/21/1963 – The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed. Read a book that takes place in San Francisco or that mentions Alcatraz. 1st to Die by James Patterson 3/6/14***

3/23/1775 - Patrick Henry states, " but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something: Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers 3/4/14*****

**3/24/1958 – Elvis Presley joins the Army. Read a book that has Elvis in it: Always on Sunday: Ed Sullivan, an Inside View by Marcia A. Russotto 3/2/14**

3/24/1874 - Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was born in Budapest, Hungary. Read a book where a character makes a great escape.

3/30/1981 - President Ronald Reagan was shot in Washington, D.C. Read a book where a character gets shot.

**3/31/1189 – The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France. Read a book set in Paris: Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa by R.A. Scotti 3/2/14***

3/19


Read a book that takes place in Wyoming or at Yellowstone
Read a book that takes place in Texas. The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion 3/2/14
Read a book with a telephone on the cover or with a deaf character.
Read a book that scares you.
Read a book set in Boston.
Read a book where the Alamo is visited or mentioned.
Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read. Lydia's Party 3/27/14
Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity. Sand Castle Bay 3/12/14
Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies .
Read a book with a nerdy scientist character or a book that someone references Einstein.
Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend.
Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland.
Read a book with a character named Wyatt or Virgil or Morgan (Wyatt’s brothers).
Read a book that takes place in San Francisco or that mentions Alcatraz.
Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something.
Read a book that has Elvis in it (or an impersonator) or an Army man.
Read a book where a character makes a great escape.
Read a book where a character gets shot.
Read a book set in Paris.

I'm in.
I'm shooting to be a History Major.

11/6+ books read

3/1 - in Wyoming or at Yellowstone
3/2 - takes place in Texas - Loving Longest - 3/12/14 ***
3/3 - a telephone on the cover or with a deaf character
3/4 - read a book that scares you - Be Mine This Christmas Night - 3/15/14 **
3/5 - set in Boston
3/6 - the Alamo is visited or mentioned
3/7 – read a book you wouldn’t normally read - Maybe This Time - 3/17/14 ****
3/10 - a character donates to a charity - Corie Universe Feeder - 3/4/14 ***
3/12 – a book that goes well with a box of GS cookies - How (Not) to Kiss a Toad - 3/15/14 ***
3/14 - a nerdy scientist character or that references Einstein
3/15 - a character is betrayed - Beauty and the Beast (the hero is even stabbed) - 3/5/14 ***
3/17 – a green cover or takes place in Ireland Nory Ryan's Song - 3/24/14 ****
3/19 – a character named Wyatt, Virgil or Morgan - Jaclyn's Ghost (Morgan) - 3/8/14 ***
3/21 – takes place in San Francisco or mentions Alcatraz
3/23 - a character would rather die than live without something - Hunting Ground (Charles thinks to himself 'If she dies, he would follow.') - 3/7/14 ****
3/24 – read a book with an Army man Ice - 3/15/14 ***
3/24 - a character makes a great escape Promise Me This (mc was on the Titanic) - 3/20/14 ***
3/26 - read one of Tennessee William's plays
3/30 - a character gets shot The Host (poor Wes) - 3/14/14 ****
3/31 – set in Paris

March in History:
MAJOR 5/6

1. 3/1/1872 - Read a book that takes place in Wyoming or at Yellowstone.

2. 3/2/1836 – Read a book that takes place in Texas.
Fragile Spirits by Mary Lindsey-read 3/2

3. 3/3/1847 - Read a book with a telephone on the cover or with a deaf character.

4. 3/4/1933 - Read a book that scares you.

5. 3/5/1770 - Read a book set in Boston.

6. 3/6/1836 - Read a book where the Alamo is visited or mentioned.

7. 3/7/1933 – Read a book you wouldn’t normally read.

8. 3/10/1880 - Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity.

9. 3/12/1912 – Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies (my favorite are the Samoas).trefoils and hot tea go best with these booksQuicksilver by Amanda Quick-read 3/3

10. 3/14/1879 - Read a book with a nerdy scientist character or a book that someone references Einstein.

11. 3/15/44 BC - Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend.

12. 3/17 – Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland.
by Amanda Quick-read 3/16

13. 3/19/1848 – Read a book with a character named Wyatt or Virgil or Morgan (Wyatt’s brothers).

14. 3/21/1963 – Read a book that takes place in San Francisco or that mentions Alcatraz.

15. 3/23/1775 - Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something.

16. 3/24/1958 – Read a book that has Elvis in it (or an impersonator) or an Army man.

17. 3/24/1874 - Read a book where a character makes a great escape.
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman-read 3/2

18. 3/26/1911 - Read one of his plays or watch a movie made from one of them.

19. 3/30/1981 - Read a book where a character gets shot.
Carnal Secrets by Suzanne Wright-read 3/21

20. 3/31/1189 – Read a book set in Paris.

I'd like to try this one . I'll only aim for Student ,since I'm not a very speedy reader. We'll see if I can read more than that, though !
Read a book that takes place in Wyoming or at Yellowstone
Read a book that takes place in Texas.
Read a book with a telephone on the cover or with a deaf character.
Read a book that scares you.
Read a book set in Boston.
Read a book where the Alamo is visited or mentioned.
Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read.
Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity.
Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies .
Read a book with a nerdy scientist character or a book that someone references Einstein.
Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend.
Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland.
Read a book with a character named Wyatt or Virgil or Morgan (Wyatt’s brothers).
Read a book that takes place in San Francisco or that mentions Alcatraz.
Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something.
Read a book that has Elvis in it (or an impersonator) or an Army man.
Read a book where a character makes a great escape.
Read a book where a character gets shot.
Read a book set in Paris.

MARCH in History
Begins: 01March14 / Ends: 31March14

LEVEL: History Major - 4-6 books

7/6 completed

3/6/1836 - Fort Alamo fell to Mexican troops led by General Santa Anna.
– Read a book where the Alamo is visited or mentioned. - Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk ✔ – 18March14 - pg 210 “... who lost the Alamo.”

3/7/1933 – Monopoly was invented.
– Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read. - Juvenile Fantasy is definitely not my usual genre - The Last Dragonslayer ✔ – 08March14


3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded. – Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies. - This World We Live In ✔ – 01 Mar14

3/14/1879 - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was born in Ulm, Germany.
– Read a book that someone references Einstein. - Lapham Rising ✔ – 22March14 - pg 16 "...becomes Einstein..."

3/15/44 BC - Julius Caesar was assassinated – Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend. - Shirley betrayed by Alice in The God of Animals ✔ – 04March14


3/24/1958 – Elvis Presley joins the Army.
– Read a book that has an Army man in it. - Eugenio in Conquistadora ✔ – 14March14


3/30/1981 - Newly elected President Ronald Reagan was shot.
– Read a book where a character gets shot. - Skinny Dip ✔ – 19March14 (It would be a spoiler to tell you WHO, but trust me, someone gets shot.)

Duration: 3/1/14 - 3/31/14 --- March in History: Levels: History Buff: 7+books

1. Texas declared its independence - Another Kind of Dead ---- Kelly Meding
3. Alexander Graham Bell ---- Into the Still Blue ---- Veronica Rossi
4. Franklin D. Roosevelt - Night Broken ---- Patricia Briggs
5. The Boston Massacre – Hollowmen ---- Amanda Hocking
7. Monopoly was invented. – Legend ---- Marie Lu
8. The Salvation Army – Cold Days ---- Jin Butcher
9. Girl Scouts were founded. – Walking Dead ---- C.E. Murphy
10. Albert Einstein – Dirty Magic ---- Jaye Wells
11. Julius Caesar - Daughter of smoke and bone ---- Laini Taylor
12. St. Patrick’s Day – Through the Ever Night ---- Veronica Rossi
13. Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth ---- Curse the Dawn ---- Karen Chance
14. Alcatraz prison is closed. – Bloodlines ---- Richelle Mead
15. Patrick Henry – If I Should Die ---- Amy Plum
16. Elvis Presley joins the Army. – Graveyard Child ---- M.N.L. Hanover
17. Harry Houdini – The Golden Lily ---- Richelle Mead
19. President Ronald Reagan – Killing Rites ---- MNL Hanover
20. Eiffel Tower. – Until I Die ---- Amy Plum

18/18

I'm usually good for 7 of these so that's what I'm going to do once again.




READ: 8/7

✔5. 3/5/1770 - The Boston Massacre occurred as a group of rowdy Americans harassed British soldiers who then opened fire, killing five and injuring six. – Read a book set in Boston.
The Silent Girl - Tess Gerritsen 3/27

✔9. 3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded. – Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies (my favorite are the Samoas).
You Belong to Me - Karen Rose (my favorite are Samoas too!) 3/22

✔10. 3/14/1879 - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was born in Ulm, Germany. – Read a book with a nerdy scientist character or a book that someone references Einstein.
Concealed in Death - J.D. Robb (e-geeks) 3/19

✔11. 3/15/44 BC - Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Senate chamber in Rome by Brutus and fellow conspirators. – Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend.
Death's Rival - Faith Hunter 3/18

✔12. 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day – Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland.
Son of the Shadows - Juliet Marillier (Ireland) 3/2

✔16. 3/24/1958 – Elvis Presley joins the Army. – Read a book that has Elvis in it (or an impersonator) or an Army man.
Atlantis Found - Clive Cussler (Marines) 3/11

✔17. 3/24/1874 - Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was born (as Erik Weisz) in Budapest, Hungary. – Read a book where a character makes a great escape.
A Noble Sacrifice - Ciara Gold 3/28

✔19. 3/30/1981 - Newly elected President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest while walking toward his limousine in Washington, D.C. – Read a book where a character gets shot.
He Shall Thunder in the Sky - Elizabeth Peters 3/29



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

MARCH in History
Duration: 01March14 / 31March14

LEVEL: History Major - 4-6 books

2/6 completed
1. 3/1/1872 - Yellowstone becomes the U.S.’s first national park. – Read a book that takes place in Wyoming or at Yellowstone.
2. 3/2/1836 – Texas declared its independence from Mexico. – Read a book that takes place in Texas.
Caine's Reckoning, Sarah McCarty, 03/11/14 ***
3. 3/3/1847 - Telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. – Read a book with a telephone on the cover or with a deaf character.
4. 3/4/1933 - Newly elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt took office and delivered his first inaugural address attempting to restore public confidence during the Great Depression, stating, "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." – Read a book that scares you.
5. 3/5/1770 - The Boston Massacre occurred as a group of rowdy Americans harassed British soldiers who then opened fire, killing five and injuring six. – Read a book set in Boston.
6. 3/6/1836 - Fort Alamo fell to Mexican troops led by General Santa Anna. "Remember the Alamo" became a rallying cry for Texans who went on to defeat Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto in April. – Read a book where the Alamo is visited or mentioned.
7. 3/7/1933 – Monopoly was invented. – Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read.
8. 3/10/1880 - The Salvation Army was founded in the United States. The social service organization was first founded in England by William Booth and operates today in 90 countries. – Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity.
9. 3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded. – Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies (my favorite are the Samoas).
10. 3/14/1879 - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was born in Ulm, Germany. – Read a book with a nerdy scientist character or a book that someone references Einstein.
11. 3/15/44 BC - Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Senate chamber in Rome by Brutus and fellow conspirators. – Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend.
12. 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day – Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland.
The Peach Keeper, Sarah Addison Allen, 03/30/14 *****
13. 3/19/1848 – Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth, Illinois. – Read a book with a character named Wyatt or Virgil or Morgan (Wyatt’s brothers).
14. 3/21/1963 – The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed. – Read a book that takes place in San Francisco or that mentions Alcatraz.
15. 3/23/1775 - Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond, stating, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" – Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something.
16. 3/24/1958 – Elvis Presley joins the Army. – Read a book that has Elvis in it (or an impersonator) or an Army man.
17. 3/24/1874 - Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was born (as Erik Weisz) in Budapest, Hungary. – Read a book where a character makes a great escape.
18. 3/26/1911 - American playwright Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) was born in Columbus, Mississippi. His works featured Southern settings and include; The Glass Menagerie, Night of the Iguana, and two Pulitzer Prize winning plays, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. –
Read one of his plays or watch a movie made from one of them.
19. 3/30/1981 - Newly elected President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest while walking toward his limousine in Washington, D.C. – Read a book where a character gets shot.
20. 3/31/1189 – The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France. – Read a book set in Paris.

March in History
Duration: 3/1/14 - 3/31/14
Level: aiming for Buff, will settle for Major
Progress: 4/7 books completed

3/1 - in Wyoming or at Yellowstone
3/2 - takes place in Texas
3/3 - a telephone on the cover or with a deaf character
3/4 - read a book that scares you
3/5 - set in Boston
3/6 - the Alamo is visited or mentioned
3/7 – read a book you wouldn’t normally read
3/10 - a character does charity work or donates to a charity
3/12 – read a book that goes well with a box of GS cookies - The Fault in Our Stars - 3/11/14, ****
3/14 - a nerdy scientist character or that references Einstein
3/15 - a character is betrayed by their best friend
3/17 – a green cover or takes place in Ireland - The Perks of Being a Wallflower
3/19 – a character named Wyatt, Virgil or Morgan
3/21 – takes place in San Francisco or mentions Alcatraz
3/23 - a character would rather die than live without something - Scarecrow - 3/20/14, *****
3/24 – has Elvis in it (or an impersonator) or an Army man
3/24 - a character makes a great escape - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - 3/10/14, ****
3/26 - read one of Tennessee William's plays
3/30 - a character gets shot - The Night Ranger - 3/2/14, ****
3/31 – set in Paris

Duration: 3/1/14 - 3/31/14

March in History:

7/7

History Buff-7+books

1. 3/1/1872 - Yellowstone becomes the U.S.’s first national park. – Read a book that takes place in Wyoming or at Yellowstone.
2. 3/2/1836 – Texas declared its independence from Mexico. – Read a book that takes place in Texas.
3. 3/3/1847 - Telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. – Read a book with a telephone on the cover or with a deaf character.
4. 3/4/1933 - Newly elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt took office and delivered his first inaugural address attempting to restore public confidence during the Great Depression, stating, "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." – Read a book that scares you.
5. 3/5/1770 - The Boston Massacre occurred as a group of rowdy Americans harassed British soldiers who then opened fire, killing five and injuring six. – Read a book set in Boston.
6. 3/6/1836 - Fort Alamo fell to Mexican troops led by General Santa Anna. "Remember the Alamo" became a rallying cry for Texans who went on to defeat Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto in April. – Read a book where the Alamo is visited or mentioned.
7. 3/7/1933 – Monopoly was invented. – Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read.
8. 3/10/1880 - The Salvation Army was founded in the United States. The social service organization was first founded in England by William Booth and operates today in 90 countries. – Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity.
Confessions of a Transformed Heart by Nancy Sheppard-Completed 3/12/14-***
9. 3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded. – Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies.-A cozy mystery always goes better with cookies-especially thin mints as the cover is green!Way Down Dead in Dixie by Caroline Cousins-Completed 3/14/14-*****
10. 3/14/1879 - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was born in Ulm, Germany. – Read a book with a nerdy scientist character or a book that someone references Einstein.
11. 3/15/44 BC - Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Senate chamber in Rome by Brutus and fellow conspirators. – Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend.
12. 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day – Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland.Dark Witch by Nora Roberts-Completed 3/23/17-*****
13. 3/19/1848 – Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth, Illinois. – Read a book with a character named Wyatt or Virgil or Morgan (Wyatt’s brothers).-Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan-Completed 3/13/14-*****
14. 3/21/1963 – The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed. – Read a book that takes place in San Francisco or that mentions Alcatraz.
15. 3/23/1775 - Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond, stating, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" – Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something.Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Freemantle-Completed 3/6/14-****
16. 3/24/1958 – Elvis Presley joins the Army. – Read a book that has Elvis in it (or an impersonator) or an Army man.
17. 3/24/1874 - Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was born (as Erik Weisz) in Budapest, Hungary. – Read a book where a character makes a great escape.The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare-Completed 3/6/14-****
18. 3/26/1911 - American playwright Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) was born in Columbus, Mississippi. His works featured Southern settings and include; The Glass Menagerie, Night of the Iguana, and two Pulitzer Prize winning plays, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. – Read one of his plays or watch a movie made from one of them.
19. 3/30/1981 - Newly elected President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest while walking toward his limousine in Washington, D.C. – Read a book where a character gets shot.The Sentry by Robert Crais-Completed 3/24/14-*****
20. 3/31/1189 – The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France. – Read a book set in Paris.

The Challenge Factory
March in History
Duration: 3/1/2014 - 3/31/2014

Progress: 8 out of 7

5. 3/5/1770 - The Boston Massacre occurred as a group of rowdy Americans harassed British soldiers who then opened fire, killing five and injuring six – Read a book set in Boston -
Annabel by Lauren Oliver - *** - 3/6/2014

7. 3/7/1933 – Monopoly was invented – Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read -
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez - * - 3/5/2014

8. 3/10/1880 - The Salvation Army was founded in the United States. The social service organization was first founded in England by William Booth and operates today in 90 countries – Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity -
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 3/4/2014 - Runs an orphanage

9. 3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded – Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies (my favorite are the Samoas) -
The Awakening by Christine Feehan - *** - 3/3/2014 - Short book because I can eat a box of GS cookies in one sitting!

12. 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day – Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland:
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - *** - 3/9/2014

15. 3/23/1775 - Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond, stating, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" – Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something -
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg - ***** - 3/17/2014 - Can't live without Ruth!

17. 3/24/1874 - Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was born (as Erik Weisz) in Budapest, Hungary – Read a book where a character makes a great escape
Trouble on Reserve by Kim Harrison - ***** - 3/16/2014

19. 3/30/1981 - Newly elected President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest while walking toward his limousine in Washington, D.C. – Read a book where a character gets shot -
Allegiant by Veronica Roth - ***** - 3/18/2014

I've completed this!!
March in History: Duration: 3/1/14 - 3/31/14
Levels: History 7/7

3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded. Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies. The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen 3/6/14***

3/15/44 BC - Julius Caesar was assassinated in Rome by Brutus. Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend. Death in the Floating City by Tasha Alexander 3/6/14*****

3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day. Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland. The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen


3/21/1963 – The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed. Read a book that takes place in San Francisco or that mentions Alcatraz. 1st to Die by James Patterson 3/6/14***

3/23/1775 - Patrick Henry states, " but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something: Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers 3/4/14*****

**3/24/1958 – Elvis Presley joins the Army. Read a book that has Elvis in it: Always on Sunday: Ed Sullivan, an Inside View by Marcia A. Russotto 3/2/14**

**3/31/1189 – The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France. Read a book set in Paris: Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa by R.A. Scotti 3/2/14***

Way to go Jan!

March in History:
Duration: March
Level: Major

2. 3/2/1836 – Texas declared its independence from Mexico. – Read a book that takes place in Texas.
4. 3/4/1933 - Newly elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt took office and delivered his first inaugural address attempting to restore public confidence during the Great Depression, stating, "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." – Read a book that scares you.
5. 3/5/1770 - The Boston Massacre occurred as a group of rowdy Americans harassed British soldiers who then opened fire, killing five and injuring six. – Read a book set in Boston.
7. 3/7/1933 – Monopoly was invented. – Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read.
8. 3/10/1880 - The Salvation Army was founded in the United States. The social service organization was first founded in England by William Booth and operates today in 90 countries. – Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity.
9. 3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded. – Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies (my favorite are the Samoas).
10. 3/14/1879 - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was born in Ulm, Germany. – Read a book with a nerdy scientist character or a book that someone references Einstein.
11. 3/15/44 BC - Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Senate chamber in Rome by Brutus and fellow conspirators. – Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend.
12. 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day – Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland.
13. 3/19/1848 – Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth, Illinois. – Read a book with a character named Wyatt or Virgil or Morgan (Wyatt’s brothers).
14. 3/21/1963 – The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed. – Read a book that takes place in San Francisco or that mentions Alcatraz.
15. 3/23/1775 - Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond, stating, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" – Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something.
16. 3/24/1958 – Elvis Presley joins the Army. – Read a book that has Elvis in it (or an impersonator) or an Army man.
17. 3/24/1874 - Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was born (as Erik Weisz) in Budapest, Hungary. – Read a book where a character makes a great escape.
19. 3/30/1981 - Newly elected President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest while walking toward his limousine in Washington, D.C. – Read a book where a character gets shot.
20. 3/31/1189 – The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France. – Read a book set in Paris.

Finished my challenge...happy reading

March in History
Duration: March 1/14 - March 31/14

Levels: History Buff 7+ books

2. 3/2/1836 – Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
– Read a book that takes place in Texas.
Against the Fire by Kat Martin 03/11/14 ***

3. 3/3/1847 - Telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
– Read a book with a telephone on the cover or with a deaf character.
Dracula Rekindled by Xander Buchan 03/02/14 ***

7. 3/7/1933 – Monopoly was invented.
– Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read.
Away from You by Melanie Finn 03/04/14 ****

8. 3/10/1880 - The Salvation Army was founded in the United States. The social service organization was first founded in England by William Booth and operates today in 90 countries.
– Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity.
Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle 03/05/14 ****

11. 3/15/44 BC - Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Senate chamber in Rome by Brutus and fellow conspirators.
– Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend.
Gilded Cages by Ellen Jones 03/07/14 ****

12. 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day
– Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland.
The Sound of Butterflies by Rachael King 03/04/14 ****

13. 3/19/1848 – Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth, Illinois.
– Read a book with a character named Wyatt or Virgil or Morgan (Wyatt’s brothers).
At the Mercy of the Queen: A Novel of Anne Boleyn by Anne Clinard Barnhill 03/01/14 ****

15. 3/23/1775 - Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond
– Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something.
Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross 03/03/14 ****

16. 3/24/1958 – Elvis Presley joins the Army.
– Read a book that has Elvis in it (or an impersonator) or an Army man.
The Boleyn Deceit by Laura Andersen 03/14/14 *****

17. 3/24/1874 - Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was born (as Erik Weisz) in Budapest, Hungary.
– Read a book where a character makes a great escape.
Train to Trieste by Domnica Radulescu 03/06/14 ***

Done!

The Challenge Factory
March in History
Duration: 3/1/2014 - 3/31/2014

Progress: 8 out of 7

5. 3/5/1770 - The Boston Massacre occurred as a group of rowdy Americans harassed British soldiers who then opened fire, killing five and injuring six – Read a book set in Boston -
Annabel by Lauren Oliver - *** - 3/6/2014

7. 3/7/1933 – Monopoly was invented – Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read -
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez - * - 3/5/2014

8. 3/10/1880 - The Salvation Army was founded in the United States. The social service organization was first founded in England by William Booth and operates today in 90 countries – Read a book where one of the main characters does charity work or donates to a charity -
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 3/4/2014 - Runs an orphanage

9. 3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded – Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies (my favorite are the Samoas) -
The Awakening by Christine Feehan - *** - 3/3/2014 - Short book because I can eat a box of GS cookies in one sitting!

12. 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day – Read a book with a green cover or that takes place in Ireland:
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - *** - 3/9/2014

15. 3/23/1775 - Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond, stating, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" – Read a book where a character would rather die than live without something -
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg - ***** - 3/17/2014 - Can't live without Ruth!

17. 3/24/1874 - Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was born (as Erik Weisz) in Budapest, Hungary – Read a book where a character makes a great escape
Trouble on Reserve by Kim Harrison - ***** - 3/16/2014

19. 3/30/1981 - Newly elected President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest while walking toward his limousine in Washington, D.C. – Read a book where a character gets shot -
Allegiant by Veronica Roth - ***** - 3/18/2014

Great job NayNay and Suzanne!

Update Post # 8 - CHALLENGE COMPLETED

MARCH in History
Begins: 01March14 / Ends: 31March14

LEVEL: History Major - 4-6 books

7/6 completed

3/6/1836 - Fort Alamo fell to Mexican troops led by General Santa Anna.
– Read a book where the Alamo is visited or mentioned. - Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk ✔ – 18March14 - pg 210 “... who lost the Alamo.”

3/7/1933 – Monopoly was invented.
– Take a Chance and read a book you wouldn’t normally read. - Juvenile Fantasy is definitely not my usual genre - The Last Dragonslayer ✔ – 08March14


3/12/1912 – Girl Scouts were founded. – Read a book that goes well with a box of Girl Scout cookies. - This World We Live In ✔ – 01 Mar14

3/14/1879 - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was born in Ulm, Germany.
– Read a book that someone references Einstein. - Lapham Rising ✔ – 22March14 - pg 16 "...becomes Einstein..."

3/15/44 BC - Julius Caesar was assassinated – Read a book where a character is betrayed by their best friend. - Shirley betrayed by Alice in The God of Animals ✔ – 04March14


3/24/1958 – Elvis Presley joins the Army.
– Read a book that has an Army man in it. - Eugenio in Conquistadora ✔ – 14March14


3/30/1981 - Newly elected President Ronald Reagan was shot.
– Read a book where a character gets shot. - Skinny Dip ✔ – 19March14 (It would be a spoiler to tell you WHO, but trust me, someone gets shot.)