SOS: Serious Overload of Series discussion

I Spy 4 ~ Mix & Match Challenge
☀ Based on Laura Lulu's original I Spy ~ Title Challenge; uses a mix of R1 (Title) + R2 (Series) + R3 (Cover Item) challenges.

Duration: 6-12 months from the date you begin the challenge; post your dates with your list of books

Rules: Pick a book for each category listed ~ please note where you spied it either the book's title, series or cover. Members may sign up at any time. You may choose to read a book for any 10 categories or all 20 categories (6 month duration for 10 books; 12 month duration for 20 books). Re-reads are not allowed. All formats are allowed. You may add as you read or list your books now.

Find the following in the book's TITLE, SERIES NAME or on the COVER: (you choose!)
The words in italics are examples/suggestions only; feel free to find others, but ask if you aren't sure if the book fits the category or not.

1: Weapon knife, sword, gun
2: Heavenly Body sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet
3: Sign of Love heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)
4: Paranormal Being angel, vampire, dragon, wolf
5: Occupation/Skill assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer
6: Tattoo anywhere on body, "Tattoo Shop Mystery" series, The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo
7: Colors red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove
8: Name Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden
9: Time of Day mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight
10: Product of Fire smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze
11: Emotion/Feeling love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
12: 4 Elements fire, earth, air/wind, water
13: Architecture castle, house, tower, bridge, gate
14: Places underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC
15: 5 Senses sight, sound, touch, scent, taste
16: Number one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice
17: Royalty queen, king, knight, prince, princess
18: Things that Grow flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn
19: Animal/Insect wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly
20: Body of Water sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou

Can't wait to start

:D Yay! Hope you enjoy it.

I Spy 4 ~ Mix & Match Challenge
Duration: 3/1/14-2/28/15
Complete: 18/20

✔1: Weapon: Cover
Grave Secret by Sierra Dean *3/19 ★★★★☆
✔2: Heavenly Body: Cover
No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole *3/2 ★★★★☆
✔3: Sign of Love: Title
Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole *6/10 ★★★★☆
✔4: Paranormal Being: Cover
Fair Game by Patricia Briggs *6/12 ★★★★★
✔5: Occupation/Skill: Series
Archangel's Blade (Guild Hunter #4) by Nalini Singh *3/13 ★★★★☆
✔6: Tattoo: Cover
The Scribe by Elizabeth Hunter *4/21 ★★★★★
✔7: Colors: Title
Written in Red by Anne Bishop *5/14 ★★★★★
✔8: Name: Series
Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock #1) by Faith Hunter *4/5 ★★★★☆
✔9: Time of Day: Title
Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole *3/27 ★★★★★
10: Product of Fire: Series
Days of Blood and Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #2) by Laini Taylor
✔11: Emotion/Feeling: Title
Dark Desires After Dusk by *5/20 ★★★★★Kresley Cole
✔12: 4 Elements: Title
This Same Earth by Elizabeth Hunter *4/24 ★★★★☆
✔13: Architecture: Cover
The Gravedigger's Brawl by Abigail Roux *4/6 ★★★★☆
✔14: Places: Series
The Undead Pool (The Hollows #12) by Kim Harrison *3/4 ★★★★☆
15: 5 Senses: Title
The Sweet Scent of Blood by Suzanne McLeod
✔16: Number: Title
Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones *5/3 ★★★★☆
✔17: Royalty: Title
The Queen Is Dead by Kate Locke *5/16 ★★★☆☆
✔18: Things that Grow: Title
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier *6/16 ★★★★★
✔19: Animal/Insect: Cover
Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright *3/26 ★★★★★
✔20: Body of Water: Cover
Venom by Jennifer Estep *5/25 ★★★★★

All Done!

20/20 Done

I'm in starting 3/1


1: Weapon knife, sword, gun Allison Hewitt Is Trapped
2: Heavenly Body sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet Dark and Disorderly
3: Sign of Love heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid) Sleepless
4: Paranormal Being angel, vampire, dragon, wolf Mark of the Demon
5: Occupation/Skill assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer Thread of Death
6: Tattoo anywhere on body, "Tattoo Shop Mystery" series, The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo Finding the Lost
7: Colors red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove The Selection
8: Name Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden Mariana
9: Time of Day mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night
10: Product of Fire smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze Holy Smokes
11: Emotion/Feeling love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy Dark Desires After Dusk
12: 4 Elements fire, earth, air/wind, water Light My Fire
13: Architecture castle, house, tower, bridge, gate POD's
14: Places underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC Lean on Me
15: 5 Senses sight, sound, touch, scent, taste Flesh
16: Number one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice In the Dead: Volume 1
17: Royalty queen, king, knight, prince, princess Kiss of a Demon King
18: Things that Grow flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn Consequences of Deception
19: Animal/Insect wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly Viral Nation
20: Body of Water sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou Clarity

I'm in for 20.

"I SPY 4" MIX AND MATCH CHALLENGE
Duration 12 months MARCH 3,2014- March 3, 2015

1: Weapon knife, sword, gun

2: Heavenly Body sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet

3: Sign of Love heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)

4: Paranormal Being angel, vampire, dragon, wolf

5: Occupation/Skill assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer

6: Tattoo anywhere on body, "Tattoo Shop Mystery" series, The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo

7: Colors red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove

8: Name Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden

9: Time of Day mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight

10: Product of Fire smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze

11: Emotion/Feeling love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy

12: 4 Elements fire, earth, air/wind, water

13: Architecture castle, house, tower, bridge, gate

14: Places underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC

15: 5 Senses sight, sound, touch, scent, taste

16: Number one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice

17: Royalty queen, king, knight, prince, princess

18: Things that Grow flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn

19: Animal/Insect wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly

20: Body of Water sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou

Yay! Thanks, Steph! I'm done!

SOS: I Spy 4 ~ Mix & Match Challenge

Duration: March 1, 2014 - February 28, 2014

20/20 + one duplicate

1: Weapon - knife, sword, gun, rifle
COVER: ✔ Cold Days, by Jim Butcher ★★★★★ PB 4/3


2: Heavenly Body - sun, moon (lunar), star, planet, asteroid, comet
SERIES NAME: ✔ The Lunar Chronicles #2 - Scarlet, by Marissa Meyer ★★★★½ SFLibrary-BiLo 9/20


3: Sign of Love - heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)
COVER: ✔ The Rosie Project, by Graeme Simsion★★★★★ SJLibrary-CD-to-iPod/Touch 5/17


4: Paranormal Being - angel, vampire, dragon, wolf
COVER: ✔ This Is All I Ask, by Lynn Kurland ★★★★½ PB 3/18 Pub


5: Occupation/Skill - assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer
SERIES NAME: ✔ Dark-Hunter #3 - Night Embrace, by Sherrilyn Kenyon ★★★★☆ PB 10/25


6: Tattoo - anywhere on body
COVER: ✔ Night Broken, by Patricia Briggs ★★★★★ HC 3/11


7: Colors - red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove
TITLE: ✔ Written in Red, by Anne Bishop ★★★★★ SJLibrary-HC 5/4


8: Name - Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden
SERIES NAME: ✔Dresden Files #13 - Ghost Story, by Jim Butcher ★★★★½ PB & CD to iPod/Touch 3/11


9: Time of Day - midnight, day, dawn, dusk, twilight
TITLE: ✔ Midnight Crossroad, by Charlaine Harris ★★★★½ SJLibrary-HC 5/24


10: Product of Fire - smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze
COVER: ✔ Skin Game, by Jim Butcher ★★★★½ audible.com 6/4


11: Emotion/Feeling - love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
TITLE: ✔ What Angels Fear, by C.S. Harris ★★★★☆ Kindle 8/30



12: 4 Elements - fire, earth, air/wind, water
TITLE: ✔ Love Water Memory, by Jennie Shortridge ★★★★☆ CDs to iPod/Touch NBRC-BOM 3/2


13: Architecture - castle, house, tower, bridge, gate
TITLE: ✔ The House on Tradd Street, by Karen White ★★★★★ SFLibrary-audio-Hoopla 10/25


14: Places - underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC
SERIES: ✔ Otherworld #1 - Bitten, by Kelley Armstrong ★★★★☆ SJLibrary-ODA 4/13


15: 5 Senses - sight, sound, touch, scent, taste
TITLE: ✔ Cold Sight, Leslie Parrish ★★★½☆ SFLibrary-eBook 7/18


16: Number - one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice
SERIES: ✔ Second Sons #3 - Moonlight On My Mind, by Jennifer McQuiston ★★★★☆ audible.com 4/20


17: Royalty - queen, king, knight, prince, princess
TITLE: ✔ Kiss of a Demon King, by Kresley Cole ★★★★★ Loupe’s-audio 4/7 “r.r.v.a.”


18: Things that Grow - flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn
TITLE: ✔ The Orchid Affair, by Lauren Willig ★★★★☆ SJLibrary-CDs-to-iPod/Touch 12/9


19: Animal/Insect - wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly, worm
TITLE: ✔ Murder of Crows, by Anne Bishop ★★★★☆ HC 5/26
TITLE: ✔ The Silkworm, by Robert Galbraith ★★★★★ HC 6/22


20: Body of Water - sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou, falls
TITLE & COVER: ✔ Spellbound Falls, by Janet Chapman ★★★★☆ PB 6/23

Nichole wrote: "Yippee! I'll start to work on my list so I can change it all later :)"

LMBO!

Lisa Kay wrote: "Yay! Thanks, Steph! I'm in."

:D You're welcome.

Very cool! I'm in.

SOS "I Spy 4" Mix & Match Challenge
☀ Based on Laura Lulu's original I Spy ~ Title Challenge; uses a mix of R1 (Title) + R2 (Series) + R3 (Cover Item) challenges.

Duration: March 1, 2014 - February 28, 2015

7/20 Read

1: Weapon (cover): Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews
2: Heavenly Body (cover): How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper, 03.13.14 ★★★★
3: Sign of Love (cover): All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin
4: Paranormal Being (title): One Lucky Vampire by Lynsay Sands
5: Occupation/Skill (series): Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
6: Tattoo anywhere on body (cover): Specials by Scott Westerfeld, 03.07.14 ★★★
7: Colors (title): Black Arts by Faith Hunter
8: Name (series): Night Broken by Patricia Briggs
9: Time of Day (title/series): Something from the Nightside by Simon R. Green, 03.04.14 ★★★★
10: Product of Fire (title): The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
11: Emotion/Feeling (title): Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole
12: 4 Elements (cover): Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison, 03.23.14 ★★★★
13: Architecture (cover): Tethered by Meljean Brook, 03.02.14 ★★★★
14: Places (series): Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane
15: 5 Senses (title): A Taste of Blood Wine by Freda Warrington
16: Number (title): The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
17: Royalty (title): Dark Prince by Christine Feehan, 03.16.14 ★★★
18: Things that Grow (series): Warrior by Zoe Archer
19: Animal/Insect (title): Speaks the Nightbird by Robert McCammon
20: Body of Water (title): The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison, 03.07.14 ★★★★★

3/1/14-2/28/15
4/20

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5.Series Fantasy Lover 3/10
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7.Cover Slave to Sensation 3/8
8.Series Clarity 3/12
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13.Cover Dark Witch 3/11
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Updated Post #7 = 04/20.

SOS: Serious Overload of Series
"I Spy 4" Mix & Match Challenge
Duration: 4/1/2014 - 3/31/2015

Progress: 20 out of 20

Find the following in the book's TITLE, SERIES NAME or on the COVER: (you choose!)
The words in italics are examples/suggestions only; feel free to find others, but ask if you aren't sure if the book fits the category or not.

1: Weapon: Gun on the Cover:
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 4/1/2014

2: Heavenly Body: Moon on Cover:
A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris - *** - 4/24/2014

3: Sign of Love: Bride:
Boomerang Bride by Fiona Lowe - ***** - 4/2/2014

4: Paranormal Being: Vampire on the Cover:
Blood Wyne by Yasmine Galenorn - **** - 4/20/2014

5: Occupation/Skill: Runner:
The Maze Runner by James Dashner - *** - 5/6/2014

6: Tattoo: Anywhere on body, "Tattoo Shop Mystery" series, The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo:
Shaded Vision by Yasmine Galenorn - ** - 6/18/2014 - 306 Pages

7: Colors: Red Cover
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen - *** - 4/3/2014

8: Name: Rachel Morgan:
The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison - ***** - 4/10/2014

9: Time of Day: Morning:
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 5/14/2014

10: Product of Fire: Smoke:
Burn by Maya Banks - **** - 4/8/2014

11: Emotion/Feeling: Love:
Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 7/2/2014 - 332 Pages

12: 4 Elements: Earth & Fire:
Pompeii by Robert Harris - * - 5/28/2014

13: Architecture: Vaulted Arches:
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley - ***** - 5/14/2014

14: Places: Morganville Vampires Series:
The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine - *** - 5/26/2014

15: 5 Senses: Touch:
Untouchable by Kresley Cole - ***** - 3/31/2015

16: Number: One:
One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories by B.J. Novak - ***** - 4/13/2014 - 276 Pages

17: Royalty: Prince:
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare - ***** - 5/22/2014

18: Things that Grow: Garden:
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story by John Berendt - ***** - 3/30/2015

19: Animal/Insect: Bugs on the Cover:
Splintered by A.G. Howard - ** - 6/9/2014 - 371 Pages

20: Body of Water: Pool on Cover:
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins - **** - 4/17/2014

Updated Post #7 = 05/20.

Updated Post #7 = 06/20.

Updated Post #7 = 07/20.

I'm in and I'm going to try for all 20!

May 22, 2014 - May 21, 2015

1 jun 2014 - 31 may 2015
20/20

1: Weapon knife, sword, gun:
cover Magic Breaks - 30 Jul 14 – 5 stars
2: Heavenly Body sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet
cover: Lucan - 22 Jul 14 – 3 stars
3: Sign of Love heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)
Title: Demon's Kiss - 26 June 2014 – 3 stars
4: Paranormal Being angel, vampire, dragon, wolf:
title:Nice Dragons Finish Last -28 Aug 14 – 5 stars
5: Occupation/Skill assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer
series: (guardians of eternity) When Darkness Comes -20 June 2014 – 4 stars
6: Tattoo anywhere on body
cover:Bone Crossed -24 Jul 14 – 4 stars
7: Colors red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove title: Deadly Pink -24 June 2014 – 5 stars
8: Name Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden
series: (Arcadia bell) Banishing the Dark - 10 Sep 14 – 5 stars
9: Time of Day mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight
Title: Crave The Night - 27 Sep 14 – 4 stars
10: Product of Fire smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze
cover: The Diva Cooks a Goose by Krista Davis - 23 Nov 14 - 5 stars
11: Emotion/Feeling love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
series: (passion for danger) Shoot to Thrill- 15 Jul 14 – 3 stars
12: 4 Elements fire, earth, air/wind, water
title: Fury of Fire - 20 Aug 14 – 4 stars
13: Architecture castle, house, tower, bridge, gate
cover: License to Ensorcell -17 Sep 14 – 4 stars
14: Places underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC
series:(Underworld protection agency) Under Wraps -15 Sep 14 – 3 stars
15: 5 Senses sight, sound, touch, scent, taste
Title: (Transplated Tales #2) The Better To See You - 26 Nov 14 - 5 stars
16: Number one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice
title: Third Grave Dead Ahead -10 Aug 14 – 5 stars
17: Royalty queen, king, knight, prince, princess
series: (queen of the Otherworld) Bedeviled 15 Nov 14 - 3 stars
18: Things that Grow flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn
titleRosemary and Rue - 30 Sep 14 – 4 stars
19: Animal/Insect wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly
title: Wild Cat - 28 Jun 2014 – 4 stars
20: Body of Water sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou
cover: A Cruise to Die For -19 Jul 14 – 3 stars

I Spy 4 Mix and Match challenge
Duration: 6 months from start day
Started: 06/06/14 - 12/06/14
Finished: 18/20


✔ 1: Weapon knife, sword, gun
COVER: Cut & Run | Abigail Roux 10/14/14 ★★★★★


✔ 2: Heavenly Body sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet
TITLE: Fool Moon | Jim Butcher 08/21/14 ★★★★


✔ 3: Sign of Love heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)
TITLE: Anna and the French Kiss | Stephanie Perkins 06/18/14 ★★★


✔ 4: Paranormal Being angel, vampire, dragon, wolf
COVER: The Immortal Rules | Julie Kagawa 06/29/14 ★★★★


✔ 5: Occupation/Skill assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer
TITLE: The Teacher's Billionaire | Christina Tetreault 08/11/14 ★★★★


✔ 6: Tattoo anywhere on body, "Tattoo Shop Mystery" series, The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo
COVER: Silver Shadows | Richelle Mead 08/07/14 ★★★★★


✔ 7: Colors red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold,
COVER: Dark Lover | J.R. Ward 07/05/14 ★★★★★


✔ 8: Name Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden
Series Name: Succubus Blues | Richelle Mead 06/08/14 ★★★★
Georgina Kincaid #1


9: Time of Day mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight
TITLE: Born at Midnight | C.C. Hunter


✔ 10: Product of Fire smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze
TITLE: Daughter of Smoke & Bone | Laini Taylor 07/31/14 ★★★½

✔ 11: Emotion/Feeling love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
TITLE: The One You Love | Paul Pilkington 08/27/14 ★★★


✔ 12: 4 Elements fire, earth, air/wind, water
Catching Fire | Suzanne Collins 06/12/14 ★★★★★


✔ 13: Architecture castle, house, tower, bridge, gate
TITLE: A Bridge to Love | Nancy Herkness 07/22/14 ★★★★


✔ 14: Places underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC
TITLE: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | J.K. Rowling 11/23/14 ★★★★


15: 5 Senses sight, sound, touch, scent, taste
TITLE: The Sound | Sarah Alderson


✔ 16: Number one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice
The Drawing of the Three | Stephen King 12/13/14 ★★★★


✔ 17: Royalty queen, king, knight, prince, princess
TITLE: The Iron King | Julie Kagawa 07/12/14 ★★★★


18: Things that Grow flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn
COVER The Body Finder | Kimberly Derting 09/19/14 ★★★★★


✔ 19: Animal/Insect wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly
TITLE: To Kill a Mockingbird | Harper Lee 07/19/14 ★★★


✔ 20: Body of Water sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou
TITLE: The Sea of Monsters | Rick Riordan 10/31/14 ★★★★

Welcome Anita :)

Thank you

Updated Post #7 = 10/20.

Updated Post #7 = 13/20.

All Done 20/20 Read.

Hooray Jenne!

I Spy #4
July 19, 2014 to July 18, 2015


1: Weapon knife, sword, gun

2: Heavenly Body~Cover/Moon
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen 10/7-4♥


3: Sign of Love heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)

4: Paranormal Being~Title/Witches
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 7/21-5♥

5: Occupation/Skill~Series/Dark Hunter
Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 9/27-5♥


6: Tattoo:Cover/Tattoo
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 8/13-5♥


7: Colors~Series/Dark Ones
Sex and the Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister 9/14-4♥


8: Name~Series/Merry Gentry
A Lick of Frost by Laurell K Hamilton 7/22-5♥

9: Time of Day: Series/Night Huntress
Devil to Pay Jeaniene Frost 7/28-4♥

10. Product of Fire: Title/Light
A Shiver of Light by Laurell K Hamilton 8/7-5♥

11: Emotion/Feeling: Title/Happily
Happily Never After by Jeaniene Frost 8/7-5♥


12: 4 Elements: Cover/Flaming Guitar
Rock the Heart by Michelle A Valentine 1/22-4♥


13: Architecture: Cover/Building
The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg 1/19-4♥


14: Places~Title/Dublin Street
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young 11/2-4♥


15: 5 Senses sight, sound, touch, scent, taste

16: Number~Series/Dark Ones
Sex Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister 9/23-4♥


17: Royalty: Title/Duchess
The Ugly Duchess by Elosia James 7/28-4♥

18: Things that Grow flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn

19: Animal/Insect:Title/Kitty
Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn 9/1-3♥


20: Body of Water:Title/Pool
The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison 7/19-5♥

I Spy 4 ~ Mix & Match Challenge

7/26/14-7/26/15

Find the following in the book's TITLE, SERIES NAME or on the COVER:

1: Weapon: ex- knife, sword, gun
~ by Robin LaFevers, 11/23/14

2: Heavenly Body: ex- sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet

3: Sign of Love: ex- heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)

4: Paranormal Being: ex- angel, vampire, dragon, wolf
~ by Julie Kagawa, 12/3/14

5: Occupation/Skill: ex- assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer
~ by Robin LaFevers, 2/3/15

6: Tattoo: ex- anywhere on body, "Tattoo Shop Mystery" series, The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo
~ by Kylie Scott, 5/3/15

7: Colors: ex- red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove
by A.G. Howard~ 9/28/14

8: Name: ex- Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden
~ by Cameron Dokey, 11/7/14

9: Time of Day: ex- mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight
~ by Suzanne Weyn, 7/9/15

10: Product of Fire: ex- smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze
by Elizabeth Wein, 11/18/14

11: Emotion/Feeling: ex- love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
~ by Lauren Kate, 4/20/15

12: 4 Elements: ex- fire, earth, air/wind, water

13: Architecture: ex- castle, house, tower, bridge, gate
~ by Sarah Rees Brennan, 5/11/15

14: Places: ex- underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC
by Cameron Dokey ~ 9/30/14

15: 5 Senses: ex- sight, sound, touch, scent, taste

16: Number: Ex- one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice

17: Royalty: ex- queen, king, knight, prince, princess

18: Things that Grow: ex- flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn

19: Animal/Insect: ex- wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly
~ by Eva Vanrell~ 8/18/14

20: Body of Water: ex- sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou
~ by Debbie Viguie, 7/20/15

UPDATE: All Done

"I SPY 4" MIX AND MATCH CHALLENGE
Duration 12 months MARCH 3,2014- March 3, 2015

1: Weapon: 6/16/14

2: Heavenly Body: 3/29/14

3: Sign of Love: 6/4/14

4: Paranormal Being: 5/12/14

5: Occupation/Skill: 5/6/14

6: Tattoo: 5/1/14

7: Colors: 4/2/14

8: Name: 3/6/14

9: Time of Day: 5/24/14

10: Product of Fire: 5/19/14

11: Emotion/Feeling: 3/12/14

12: 4 Elements: 3/3/14

13: Architecture: 5/16/14

14: Places underground: 6/19/14

15: 5 Senses: 3/23/14

16: Number: 7/3/14

17: Royalty: 8/4/14

18: Things that Grow: 3/7/14

19: Animal/Insect: 3/9/14

20: Body of Water: 3/3/14

Hooray Juana!

Thanks :)

Congrats, Juana!

Updated Post #7 = 14/20.

Thank you.

Updated Post #7 = 17/20.

Go, Lisa Kay!

Thanks, Judithe. :o)

I'm in! I can't believe I missed this one!
I Spy 4 ~ Mix & Match Challenge - 20/20 Read
Dates: 9/22/2014 to 9/21/2015
✔1: Weapon: [COVER] Poison Promise by Jennifer Estep - 10/11
✔2: H9avenly Body: [COVER] Wood Sprites by Wen Spencer - 10/25
✔3: Sign of Love: [TITLE] Cobweb Bride by Vera Nazarian
✔4: Paranormal Being: [TITLE] The Witch With No Name by Kim Harrison - 10/18
✔5: Occupation/Skill: [SERIES, Guild Hunter] Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh - 2/5
✔6: Tattoo: [COVER] Night Broken by Patricia Briggs - 11/6
✔7: Colors: [TITLE] Dark Bites by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 9/30
✔8: Name: [SERIES, Charly Davidson] Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones - 10/30
✔9: Time of Day [TITLE] Otherworld Nights by Kelley Armstrong - 1/4
✔10: Product of Fire: [COVER] Skin Game by Jim Butcher - 2/3

✔11: Emotion/Feeling: [TITLE] To Love a Bear by Kay Perry - 9/26
✔12: 4 Elements: [COVER] Dare You To by Katie McGarry (Rain) - 10/26
✔13: Architecture: [COVER] The Kraken King by Meljean Brook - 2/16
✔14: Places: [TITLE] The Vampire from Hell: The Beginning by Ally Thomas - 12/26
✔15: 5 Senses: [TITLE] The Taste of Magic by Gina Rosavin - 1/11
✔16: Number: One Wish by Robyn Carr - 3/27
✔17: Royalty: [TITLE] Iron Horse King by Rebecca Bernadette Mance - 10/2
✔18: Things that Grow: [TITLE] Cobweb Forest by Vera Nazarian - 10/13
✔19: Animal/Insect: [TITLE] Black Widow by Jennifer Estep - 1/8
✔20: Body of Water: [COVER] The Homecoming by Robyn Carr - 10/15

Updated Post #7 = 18/20.

I'm Game
I Spy 4 ~ Mix & Match Challenge
Duration: 1/10/14-1/10/15
Complete: 20/20

1: Weapon: Cover
Cold Iron by D.L. McDermott✔
2: Heavenly Body: Title
The Wolf's Moon by Patrick Jones✔
3: Sign of Love: Series
Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh✔
4: Paranormal Being: Series
Out of the DarkbyQuinn Loftis ✔
5: Occupation/Skill :Series
Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh✔
6: Tattoo: Cover
The Warlord Wants ForeverbyKresley Cole✔
7: Colors: Title
Written in Red by Anne Bishop✔
8: Name : Series
Skinwalkerby Faith Hunter✔
9: Time of Day: Title
Crave The Night by Lara Adrian✔
10: Product of Fire: Title
Burned by Karen Marie Moning✔
11: Emotion/Feeling: Title
Covet by J.R. Ward✔
12: 4 Elements : Title
Fury of Fire by Coreene Callahan✔
13: Architecture: Cover
Visions by Kelley Armstrong✔
14: Places: Series
Absolution by Susannah Sandlin✔
15: 5 Senses: Title
The Darkest Touch by Gena Showalter✔
16: Number: Series
The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey ✔
17: Royalty: Title
The Queen's Army by Marissa Meyer ✔
18: Things that Grow: Title
Forbidden Forest by Tenaya Jayne✔
19: Animal/Insect: Title
Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop ✔
20: Body of Water: Title
Waterlocked by Elizabeth Hunter✔

1 jun 2014 - 31 may 2015
17/20

1: Weapon knife, sword, gun:
cover Magic Breaks - 30 Jul 14 – 5 stars
2: Heavenly Body sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet
cover: Lucan - 22 Jul 14 – 3 stars
3: Sign of Love heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)
Title: Demon's Kiss - 26 June 2014 – 3 stars
4: Paranormal Being angel, vampire, dragon, wolf:
title:Nice Dragons Finish Last -28 Aug 14 – 5 stars
5: Occupation/Skill assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer
series: (guardians of eternity) When Darkness Comes -20 June 2014 – 4 stars
6: Tattoo anywhere on body
cover:Bone Crossed -24 Jul 14 – 4 stars
7: Colors red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove title: Deadly Pink -24 June 2014 – 5 stars
8: Name Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden
series: (Arcadia bell) Banishing the Dark - 10 Sep 14 – 5 stars
9: Time of Day mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight
Title: Crave The Night - 27 Sep 14 – 4 stars
10: Product of Fire smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze

11: Emotion/Feeling love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
series: (passion for danger) Shoot to Thrill- 15 Jul 14 – 3 stars
12: 4 Elements fire, earth, air/wind, water
title: Fury of Fire - 20 Aug 14 – 4 stars

13: Architecture castle, house, tower, bridge, gate
cover: License to Ensorcell -17 Sep 14 – 4 stars
14: Places underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC
series:(Underworld protection agency) Under Wraps -15 Sep 14 – 3 stars
15: 5 Senses sight, sound, touch, scent, taste

16: Number one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice
title: Third Grave Dead Ahead -10 Aug 14 – 5 stars
17: Royalty queen, king, knight, prince, princess
18: Things that Grow flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn
titleRosemary and Rue - 30 Sep 14 – 4 stars
19: Animal/Insect wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly
title: Wild Cat - 28 Jun 2014 – 4 stars
20: Body of Water sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou
cover: A Cruise to Die For -19 Jul 14 – 3 stars

update!
1 jun 2014 - 31 may 2015
17/20

1: Weapon knife, sword, gun:
cover Magic Breaks - 30 Jul 14 – 5 stars
2: Heavenly Body sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet
cover: Lucan - 22 Jul 14 – 3 stars
3: Sign of Love heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)
Title: Demon's Kiss - 26 June 2014 – 3 stars
4: Paranormal Being angel, vampire, dragon, wolf:
title:Nice Dragons Finish Last -28 Aug 14 – 5 stars
5: Occupation/Skill assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer
series: (guardians of eternity) When Darkness Comes -20 June 2014 – 4 stars
6: Tattoo anywhere on body
cover:Bone Crossed -24 Jul 14 – 4 stars
7: Colors red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove title: Deadly Pink -24 June 2014 – 5 stars
8: Name Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden
series: (Arcadia bell) Banishing the Dark - 10 Sep 14 – 5 stars
9: Time of Day mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight
Title: Crave The Night - 27 Sep 14 – 4 stars
10: Product of Fire smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze

11: Emotion/Feeling love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
series: (passion for danger) Shoot to Thrill- 15 Jul 14 – 3 stars
12: 4 Elements fire, earth, air/wind, water
title: Fury of Fire - 20 Aug 14 – 4 stars

13: Architecture castle, house, tower, bridge, gate
cover: License to Ensorcell -17 Sep 14 – 4 stars
14: Places underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC
series:(Underworld protection agency) Under Wraps -15 Sep 14 – 3 stars
15: 5 Senses sight, sound, touch, scent, taste

16: Number one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice
title: Third Grave Dead Ahead -10 Aug 14 – 5 stars
17: Royalty queen, king, knight, prince, princess
18: Things that Grow flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn
titleRosemary and Rue - 30 Sep 14 – 4 stars
19: Animal/Insect wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly
title: Wild Cat - 28 Jun 2014 – 4 stars
20: Body of Water sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou
cover: A Cruise to Die For -19 Jul 14 – 3 stars

Woohoo! I'm done. Updated Post #7 = 20/20.

Thanks for a fun challenge, Steph!

done!

1 jun 2014 - 31 may 2015
20/20

1: Weapon knife, sword, gun:
cover Magic Breaks - 30 Jul 14 – 5 stars
2: Heavenly Body sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet
cover: Lucan - 22 Jul 14 – 3 stars
3: Sign of Love heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)
Title: Demon's Kiss - 26 June 2014 – 3 stars
4: Paranormal Being angel, vampire, dragon, wolf:
title:Nice Dragons Finish Last -28 Aug 14 – 5 stars
5: Occupation/Skill assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer
series: (guardians of eternity) When Darkness Comes -20 June 2014 – 4 stars
6: Tattoo anywhere on body
cover:Bone Crossed -24 Jul 14 – 4 stars
7: Colors red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove title: Deadly Pink -24 June 2014 – 5 stars
8: Name Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden
series: (Arcadia bell) Banishing the Dark - 10 Sep 14 – 5 stars
9: Time of Day mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight
Title: Crave The Night - 27 Sep 14 – 4 stars
10: Product of Fire smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze
cover: The Diva Cooks a Goose by Krista Davis - 23 Nov 14 - 5 stars
11: Emotion/Feeling love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
series: (passion for danger) Shoot to Thrill- 15 Jul 14 – 3 stars
12: 4 Elements fire, earth, air/wind, water
title: Fury of Fire - 20 Aug 14 – 4 stars
13: Architecture castle, house, tower, bridge, gate
cover: License to Ensorcell -17 Sep 14 – 4 stars
14: Places underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC
series:(Underworld protection agency) Under Wraps -15 Sep 14 – 3 stars
15: 5 Senses sight, sound, touch, scent, taste
Title: (Transplated Tales #2) The Better To See You - 26 Nov 14 - 5 stars
16: Number one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice
title: Third Grave Dead Ahead -10 Aug 14 – 5 stars
17: Royalty queen, king, knight, prince, princess
series: (queen of the Otherworld) Bedeviled 15 Nov 14 - 3 stars
18: Things that Grow flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn
titleRosemary and Rue - 30 Sep 14 – 4 stars
19: Animal/Insect wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly
title: Wild Cat - 28 Jun 2014 – 4 stars
20: Body of Water sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou
cover: A Cruise to Die For -19 Jul 14 – 3 stars

Hooray, Lisa Kay & Christina!!

Thanks, Sandra!

Congrats, Christina (AKA Babbling)!

thanks

My post has been updated 20/20 read, Done!

I'm going to give this one a try. I like reading challenges like this because it forces me to dig around on my shelves and read books that may otherwise continue to collect dust. Not sure if I'll be able to complete them all but will finish what I can :) Starting 7/1/15 but will backfill with any books I've read in 2015 that apply.

UPDATE: Wow, can't believe how many I was able to fill with the books I've already read this year! I just might complete this! :)

Finished: 18/20

✔1: Weapon: COVER - Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill (Jan 2015)
✔2: Heavenly Body: TITLE - Moon Shine by Vivian Arend (Jan 2015
✔3: Sign of Love heart: TITLE - Honeymoon of the Dead by Tate Hallaway (Jun 2015)
✔4: Paranormal Being: COVER - Revenant by Larissa Ione (Jun 2015)
✔5: Occupation/Skill: SERIES - Vampire Assassin League - Be Still My Heart by Jackie Ivie(Jun 2015)
✔6: Tattoo anywhere on body: COVER - Wolf Bite by Catherine Vale (Mar 2015)
✔7: Colors: COVER (Blue) - Blood, Pain, and an Pleasure by Nadine Mutas (May 2015)
✔8: Name: SERIES - Charley Davidson - Second Grave on the Left (MAY 2015)
✔9: Time of Day: TITLE - Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden (Jun 2015)
✔10: Product of Fire TITLE - Eternal Flame by Cynthia Eden (May 2015)
✔11: Emotion/Feeling love: TITLE - Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister (Feb 2015)
✔12: 4 Elements: fire, earth, air/wind, water: TITLE/COVER - Her Fiery Viking by AJ Tipton(JUL 2015)
✔13: Architecture: - TITLE - House Rules by Chloe Neill (Mar 2015)
✔14: Places: SERIES - Chicagoland Vampires - Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill (Jan 2015)
15: 5 Senses: sight, sound, touch, scent, taste (Plan to read: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh or Scent of Greek by Tina Folsom)
✔16: Number: TITLE - First Grave on the Right (Jan 2015)
✔17: Royalty queen: king, knight, prince, princess: TITLE - King of the Unblessed by Michelle M. Pillow (OCT 2015)
18: Things that Grow: flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn (Plan to read: Quinn's Undying Rose by Tina Folsom or Delicate Freakn' Flower by Eve Langlais)
✔19: Animal/Insect: TITLE/COVER - Wicked Wolf by Carrie Ann Ryan (Jan 2015)
✔20: Body of Water: COVER - Biting Bad by Chloe Neill (May 2015)

I Spy 4 ~ Mix & Match Challenge
Duration: 6-12 months from the date you begin the challenge
Start:10/26/15
End:10/26/16
Progress: 0/20

Rules: Pick a book for each category listed ~ please note where you spied it either the book's title, series or cover. Re-reads are not allowed. All formats are allowed. You may add as you read or list your books now.

Find the following in the book's TITLE, SERIES NAME or on the COVER: (you choose!) ~ words after : are suggestions


1: Weapon: knife, sword, gun
2: Heavenly Body: sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet
3: Sign of Love: heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)
4: Paranormal Being: angel, vampire, dragon, wolf
5: Occupation/Skill: assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer
6: Tattoo: anywhere on body, "Tattoo Shop Mystery" series, The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo
7: Colors: red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove
8: Name: Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden
9: Time of Day: mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight
10: Product of Fire: smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze
11: Emotion/Feeling: love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
12: 4 Elements: fire, earth, air/wind, water
13: Architecture: castle, house, tower, bridge, gate
14: Places: underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC
15: 5 Senses: sight, sound, touch, scent, taste
16: Number: one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice
17: Royalty: queen, king, knight, prince, princess
18: Things that Grow: flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn
19: Animal/Insect: wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly
20: Body of Water: sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou