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*The original version of this challenge was posted by Dawn (Kat N Hat) in November 2012*

Below are listed 8 holidays that take place between November and February with related reading tasks.
Duration: 3 months from your start date
Choose your level and start reading!
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per holiday
Level 3: 5 tasks per holiday.
RULES
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
*Each book may only be used for one task
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*Please explain briefly how your book fits a task.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go but also post an occasional message to let us know how you're getting on, if you would like to.
*When you have finished please re-post your whole challenge as a new message or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge
(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)
Please see TLC Standard Challenge Rules for further details.
TASKS
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Christmas
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
5. Read a book with a black cover.
New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
3. Read a book by a new to you author.
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
3. Read a book where a character has wings.
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.

Below are listed 8 holidays that take place between November and February with related reading tasks.
Duration: 3 months from your start date
Choose your level and start reading!
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per holiday
Level 3: 5 tasks per holiday.
RULES
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
*Each book may only be used for one task
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*Please explain briefly how your book fits a task.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go but also post an occasional message to let us know how you're getting on, if you would like to.
*When you have finished please re-post your whole challenge as a new message or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge
(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)
Please see TLC Standard Challenge Rules for further details.
TASKS
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Christmas
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
5. Read a book with a black cover.
New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
3. Read a book by a new to you author.
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
3. Read a book where a character has wings.
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.
Happy Holidays
Duration: 22/10/16 - 21/1/17
Level: 2
Progress: 37/40
Date completed: 19/1/17
THANKSGIVING (4/5)
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
The Affair of the 39 Cufflinks - James Anderson (4/11/16) - Dinner after the reading of Great Aunt Florrie's will (pg 125)
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
All the Blue-Eyed Angels - Jen Blood (23/10/16) - Maine
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
The Traitor's Mark - D.K. Wilson (16/11/16) - Set in 1543
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Rosemary - A Christmas Story - C.N. Williamson (7/12/16) - Hugh goes on a shopping spree to buy gifts for Evelyn & Rosemary
DAY OF THE DEAD (4/5)
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
The Doll Maker - Richard Montanari (29/10/16) - several murders
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
A Poison Tree - John Dolan (1/11/16) - David visits his son's grave
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum - Kate Atkinson (27/11/16) -
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Mayflower Murders - Carolyn McCray (18/11/16) - 'Mayflower' sails from England to US
HANUKKAH (5/5)
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
In The Blood - Jack Kerley (26/10/16) - Carson Ryder
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
Missing, Presumed - Susie Steiner (28/10/16) -
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
The Distant Hours - Kate Morton (30/11/16) -
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
Skipping Christmas - John Grisham (16/12/16) - Luther falls off the roof while trying to put up his 'Frosty' decoration
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
Liar Liar - M.J. Arlidge (12/11/16) -
KWANZAA (4/5)
1. Read a book set in Africa.
The Exodus Quest - Will Adams (15/1/17) - Egypt
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
The Winter Wedding - Abby Clements (16/12/16) - wedding dress -
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
Love You Dead - Peter James (10/11/16) - Roy Grace
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Nine Years Gone - Chris Culver (7/11/16) -
CHRISTMAS (5/5)
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
A Wedding at Christmas - Chrissie Manby (14/12/16) -
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
You And Me, Always - Jill Mansell (11/11/16) - Lily gets a letter from her dead mother on her 25th birthday
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
The Christmas Party - Carole Matthews (4/12/16)
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
The Prisoner's Gold - Chris Kuzneski (6/11/16)
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
I Hate Christmas: A Manifesto for the Modern Day Scrooge - Daniel Blythe (9/12/16) -
BOXING DAY (5/5)
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
Smashed Potatoes and Gravy - Ginny Gold (13/11/16) - free kindle download
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
The Last Battle - C.S. Lewis (4/11/16) - Narnia #7
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
Blacklands - Belinda Bauer (14/11/16) - Character - Steven Lamb
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
The Sacrifice - Peg Brantley (20/11/16) - Hunt for missing girl
5. Read a book with a black cover.
How (Not) to Kiss a Toad - Elizabeth A. Reeves (17/11/16) -
NEW YEAR (5/5)
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
Making Lemonade - Kate Langdon (31/10/16) -
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
Just for Christmas - Scarlett Bailey (8/12/16) - Poldore #1
3. Read a book by a new to you author.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room - Gaston Leroux (8/11/16)
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
Every Three Hours - Chris Mooney (25/10/16) - Feb 2016
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas - Rebecca Raisin (3/12/16) - Missy gives birth on Christmas day
VALENTINE'S DAY (5/5)
1. Read a love story.
Pastures New - Julia Williams (6/12/16) - Amy & Ben
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
Step Back In Time - Ali McNamara (22/11/16) -
3. Read a book where a character has wings.
Maximum Ride Forever - James Patterson (3/11/16) - Max is part human, part bird
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (21/12/16)
5. Read a book with a chocolate coloured cover.
Little Girls Lost - Jack Kerley (30/10/16) -
Duration: 22/10/16 - 21/1/17
Level: 2
Progress: 37/40
Date completed: 19/1/17
THANKSGIVING (4/5)
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
The Affair of the 39 Cufflinks - James Anderson (4/11/16) - Dinner after the reading of Great Aunt Florrie's will (pg 125)
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
All the Blue-Eyed Angels - Jen Blood (23/10/16) - Maine
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
The Traitor's Mark - D.K. Wilson (16/11/16) - Set in 1543
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Rosemary - A Christmas Story - C.N. Williamson (7/12/16) - Hugh goes on a shopping spree to buy gifts for Evelyn & Rosemary
DAY OF THE DEAD (4/5)
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
The Doll Maker - Richard Montanari (29/10/16) - several murders
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
A Poison Tree - John Dolan (1/11/16) - David visits his son's grave
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum - Kate Atkinson (27/11/16) -

5. Read a book with a voyage.
Mayflower Murders - Carolyn McCray (18/11/16) - 'Mayflower' sails from England to US
HANUKKAH (5/5)
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
In The Blood - Jack Kerley (26/10/16) - Carson Ryder
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
Missing, Presumed - Susie Steiner (28/10/16) -

3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
The Distant Hours - Kate Morton (30/11/16) -

4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
Skipping Christmas - John Grisham (16/12/16) - Luther falls off the roof while trying to put up his 'Frosty' decoration
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
Liar Liar - M.J. Arlidge (12/11/16) -

KWANZAA (4/5)
1. Read a book set in Africa.
The Exodus Quest - Will Adams (15/1/17) - Egypt
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
The Winter Wedding - Abby Clements (16/12/16) - wedding dress -

3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
Love You Dead - Peter James (10/11/16) - Roy Grace
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Nine Years Gone - Chris Culver (7/11/16) -

CHRISTMAS (5/5)
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
A Wedding at Christmas - Chrissie Manby (14/12/16) -

2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
You And Me, Always - Jill Mansell (11/11/16) - Lily gets a letter from her dead mother on her 25th birthday
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
The Christmas Party - Carole Matthews (4/12/16)
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
The Prisoner's Gold - Chris Kuzneski (6/11/16)
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
I Hate Christmas: A Manifesto for the Modern Day Scrooge - Daniel Blythe (9/12/16) -

BOXING DAY (5/5)
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
Smashed Potatoes and Gravy - Ginny Gold (13/11/16) - free kindle download
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
The Last Battle - C.S. Lewis (4/11/16) - Narnia #7
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
Blacklands - Belinda Bauer (14/11/16) - Character - Steven Lamb
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
The Sacrifice - Peg Brantley (20/11/16) - Hunt for missing girl
5. Read a book with a black cover.
How (Not) to Kiss a Toad - Elizabeth A. Reeves (17/11/16) -

NEW YEAR (5/5)
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
Making Lemonade - Kate Langdon (31/10/16) -

2. Read a book in a new to you series.
Just for Christmas - Scarlett Bailey (8/12/16) - Poldore #1
3. Read a book by a new to you author.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room - Gaston Leroux (8/11/16)
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
Every Three Hours - Chris Mooney (25/10/16) - Feb 2016
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas - Rebecca Raisin (3/12/16) - Missy gives birth on Christmas day
VALENTINE'S DAY (5/5)
1. Read a love story.
Pastures New - Julia Williams (6/12/16) - Amy & Ben
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
Step Back In Time - Ali McNamara (22/11/16) -

3. Read a book where a character has wings.
Maximum Ride Forever - James Patterson (3/11/16) - Max is part human, part bird
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (21/12/16)
5. Read a book with a chocolate coloured cover.
Little Girls Lost - Jack Kerley (30/10/16) -


Duration: October 22, 2016 - January 21, 2017
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
READ: 35/16
Thanksgiving ~ COMPLETE!
✔1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
Highland Master - Hannah Howell 10/23
✔3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
I Love This Bar - Carolyn Brown (set in Texas) 12/23
✔4. Read a book with a historical setting.
The Devil Wears Kilts - Suzanne Enoch 10/17
✔5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Alien in the Family - Gini Koch (wedding dress shopping) 12/14




Day of the Dead ~ COMPLETE!
✔2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
Quicksand - Iris Johansen (serial killer) 10/26
✔3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
Remy - Katy Evans (church visited for the wedding) 12/29
✔4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
The Sleeping Beauty - Mercedes Lackey 10/11
✔5. Read a book with a voyage.
Hide Away - Iris Johansen (Georgia to Scotland) 11/16




Chanukah / Hanukkah ~ COMPLETE!
✔1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
14th Deadly Sin - James Patterson (#14 in series) 10/7
✔2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
No Ghouls Allowed - Victoria Laurie 11/13
✔3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
The Ghoul Next Door - Victoria Laurie
✔5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
The Lazarus Gate - Mark A. Latham 11/9




Kwanzaa ~ COMPLETE!
✔2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
Not Quite a Wife - Mary Jo Putney 10/28
✔3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
Paper, Scissors, Death - Joanna Campbell Slan (Jewish community) 10/30
✔4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
Ghost Story - Jim Butcher (#13 in series) 10/15
✔5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Thirteen - Kelley Armstrong 11/10




Christmas ~ COMPLETE!
✔1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
Town in a Lobster Stew - B.B. Haywood 11/6
✔3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
Insidious - Catherine Coulter (118 distinct works) 11/7
✔4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
Stolen: A Letter to My Captor - Lucy CHRIStopher 10/23
✔5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
Spell Bound - Kelley Armstrong 10/22




Boxing Day ~ COMPLETE!
✔1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
The Keeper of Lost Causes - Jussi Adler-Olsen (library) 11/19
✔2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one
published.
Deadly Lies - Cynthia Eden (conclusion) 11/27
✔3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
The Rocky Road to Romance - Janet Evanovich (Steven Crow) 12/25
✔4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
The Hunter - Theresa Meyers (hunter of the supernatural) 10/31
✔5. Read a book with a black cover.
Chainsaw Jane - Marie-Jo Fortis 10/21




New Year’s Day ~ COMPLETE!
✔1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
The Apple Orchard - Susan Wiggs 12/19
✔2. Read a book in a new to you series.
Tall, Dark & Dead - Tate Hallaway 10/18
✔3. Read a book by a new to you author.
Edge of Midnight - Charlene Weir 10/19
✔4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
Rocked by Love - Christine Warren (pub March 2016) 10/16
✔5. Read a book where a baby is born.
Mine - Katy Evans 11/30





Valentine’s Day ~ COMPLETE!
✔1. Read a love story.
Fighting to Forget - J.D. Salisbury 10/12
✔2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
Burn for Me - Ilona Andrews 10/30
✔3. Read a book where a character has wings.
Maximum Ride Forever - James Patterson (bird/human mutant) 12/4
✔4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
Love in the Light - Laura Kaye 10/16
✔5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.
Thirty-Three and a Half Shenanigans - Denise Grover Swank 12/28





CHALLENGE COMPLETE

October 22, 2016 - January 21, 2017
Thanksgiving 4 completed
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Day of the Dead 4 completed
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.

Chanukah / Hanukkah 4 completed
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.

Kwanzaa 4 completed
1. Read a book set in Africa.


Christmas 4 completed

2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.

Boxing Day 4 completed
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
New Year’s Day 4 completed
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
Valentine’s Day 4 completed




Happy Holidays
Duration: 22/10/16 - 21/1/17
Level: 1 completed / 2 (3-4 tasks per holiday) - I will most likely upgrade later - and aim for Level 3 (3-4 tasks per holiday)!
Progress: 33/40 before 21/1/17
Thanksgiving (5/5)
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.


2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.


3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.

4. Read a book with a historical setting.

5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.

Day of the Dead (5/5)
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.

2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.

3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.

4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.


5. Read a book with a voyage.


Chanukah / Hanukkah (3/5)
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.

2. Read a book with a light on the cover.

3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight. Das Gesicht des Drachen
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.


Kwanzaa (5/5)
1. Read a book set in Africa.

2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.

3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.

4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.

5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.


Christmas (5/5)
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.

2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.

4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).

5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.

Boxing Day (4/5)
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.


2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published. Circle of Spies
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).

4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.

5. Read a book with a black cover.

New Year’s Day (4/5)
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series.

3. Read a book by a new to you author.

4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.

5. Read a book where a baby is born.


Valentine’s Day (4/5)
1. Read a love story.

2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.

3. Read a book where a character has wings.
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.

5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.


LEVEL 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
✔ THANKSGIVING
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for
author Jenn McKinlay – Vanilla Beaned (Cupcake Bakery #8), finished 12/16 ★★★★
She is one of my favorite authors
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada
Rotten to the Core (Orchard #2), by Sheila Connolly, finished 11/14 ★★★★
set in Massachusetts
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
✔ DAY OF THE DEAD
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
The Year That Everything Changed, by Georgia Bockoven, finished 12/6 ★★★.5
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
Crepe Factor (Scrapbooking #14), by Laura Childs, finished 11/1 ★★★★
both!
5. Read a book with a voyage.
✔ CHANUKAH / HANUKKAH
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books
Thread on Arrival (Embroidery #5), by Amanda Lee, finished 12/11 ★★★.5
10 books and counting
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
Six Geese A-Slaying (Meg Langslow #10), by Donna Andrews, finished 12/20 ★★★★

✔ KWANZAA
1. Read a book set in Africa
Precious and Grace (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #17), by Alexander McCall Smith, finished 11/5 ★★★★
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own
Q&A, by Vikas Swarup, finished 11/9 ★★★.5
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
✔ CHRISTMAS
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
No Man's Land (John Puller #4), by David Baldacci, finished 12/2 ★★★★.5
GR shows 105 distinct works
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover
Cover Story (Ashton Corners #3), by Erika Chase, finished 11/18 ★★★.5

✔ BOXING DAY
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published
Better Late Than Never (Library Lovers #7), by Jenn McKinlay, finished 11/20 ★★★★
most recent book in series, publ 11/1/16
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, by Erik Larson, finished 11/11 ★★★★
Uboats hunting enemy ships
✔ NEW YEAR'S DAY
2. Read a book in a new to you series
Plaid and Plagiarism (Highland Bookshop #1), by Molly MacRae, finished 11/21 ★★★3.
3. Read a book by a new to you author
author Susan Oliver – Once Upon a Gulf Coast Summer, finished 11/2 ★★.5
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
✔ VALENTINE'S DAY
1. Read a love story
Angelina's Bachelors, by Brian O'Reilly, finished 11/25 ★★★.5
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
Wedding Cake and Big Mistakes (Adams Grove #3), by Nancy Naigle, finished 12/3 ★★★★

4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 12/20/16 *****

Duration: Oct 23/16-Jan 22/17
Level 1 1-2 Tasks per holiday (might upgrade)
Completed: 0/8-16
Welcome to the challenge Creative Caprice!

1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Chanukah / Hanukkah
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Christmas
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
5. Read a book with a black cover.
New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
3. Read a book by a new to you author.
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
3. Read a book where a character has wings.
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.

COMPLETED: 11.16.16
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
Thanksgiving:
1)

2)

Day of the Dead:
1)

2)

Chanukah/Hanukkah:
1)

2)

Kwanza:
1)

2)

Christmas:
1)

2)

Boxing Day:
1)

2)

New Years Eve:
1)

2)

Valentines Day:
1)

2)


Below are listed 8 holidays that take place between November and February with related reading tasks.
Choose your level and start reading!
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per holiday
Level 3: 5 tasks per holiday.
**Each book may only be used for one task**
All genres/formats are OK. Re-reads are allowed. No page minimum.
Duration: 3 months from your start date
Please update your original post as you go but also post an occasional message to let us know how you're getting on. And don't forget to tell us when you're done so we can award you your Hall of Fame badge!
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.

3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.

Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.

4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.

4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.

Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.

4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.

5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Christmas
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.

2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.

4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
5. Read a book with a black cover.
New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series.

3. Read a book by a new to you author.

4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.

5. Read a book where a baby is born.

Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.

2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.

3. Read a book where a character has wings.
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.

5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.

November 2016 - January 2017
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
16/16 completed
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
Negotiating with the Dead by Margaret Atwood - 12/13 ★★★
2. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
The Devil All the Time by Donald Ray Pollock - 12/7 ★★★★


Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
Avenue of Mysteries by John Irving - 12/28 ★★★★
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
Tigerman by Nick Harkaway - 11/8 ★★★★


Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book with a door on the cover.
The Way Forward by Jill Bisker - 12/16 ★★★★
2. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
PopCo by Scarlett Thomas - 11/1 ★★★★★


Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor - 1/5 ★★★
2. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Black Swan Green by David Mitchell - 12/30 ★★★★


Christmas
1. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
Confessions of a Crap Artist by Philip K. Dick - 11/22 ★★★
2. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name.
Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie - 12/10 ★★★★


Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
We Are Water by Wally Lamb - 12/4 ★★★★★
2. Read a book with a black cover.
Spell Bound by Kelley Armstrong - 1/3 ★★★


New Year’s Day
1. Read a book in a new to you series.
Neuromancer by William Gibson (Sprawl, #1) - 11/14 ★★★
2. Read a book by a new to you author.
Going Away Shoes by Jill McCorkle - 11/5 ★★★★


Valentine’s Day
1. Read a book where a character has wings.
Archangel's Heart by Nalini Singh - 11/27 ★★★★
2. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle - 11/11 ★★★★★


Welcome Marcella, Deanne and Beth :)

Challenge Accepted: October 29, 2016
Challenge Completed: November 20, 2016
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada. Work in Progress 11-18-16
4. Read a book with a historical setting. Someone to Watch Over Me 11-1-16
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot. Storm Front 11-6-16
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited. Sinner's Gin 11-19-16
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books. Big Bad Wolf 11-8-16
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover. Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here 11-12-16
Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover. Dance with Deception 11-11-16
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published. Tiger Magic 11-4-16
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Christmas
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works. Naked in Death 11-7-16
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover. Show No Mercy 11-12-16
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free. Dare to Believe 11-13-16
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
5. Read a book with a black cover. A Selfless Man 11-6-16
New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series. One Bite With A Stranger 11-5-16
3. Read a book by a new to you author. Dangerous Kisses by Trish Milburn 11-11-16
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover. Healing Hunter's Heart 11-17-16
3. Read a book where a character has wings. Dragon Bound 11-1-16
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.
Welcome to the challenge Elaine :)

Duration: October 30, 2016 - January 29, 2017
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
READ: 8/8
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.

Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.

Christmas
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.

New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
3. Read a book where a character has wings.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.

Level 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
Read: 16/16
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for. The Hobbit 11/11/16
4. Read a book with a historical setting. Stormbringers 8/11/16
Day of the Dead
Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot. Croc's Return 4/11/16
Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited. Blood Beast 8/11/16
Chanukah / Hanukkah
Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books. Violet: Bride of North Dakota 10/11/16
Read a book with a blue or white cover. Avion 4/11/16
Kwanzaa
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.The Grimm Prequels Book 5: 4/11/16
Read a book with a red, black or green cover. Slawter 4/11/16
Christmas
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works. Bec 8/11/16
5. Read a book with a mostly red cover. Panther's Claim 7/11/16
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free. Brody's Ghost Volume 4 4/11/16
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published. Loving Deviant 11/11/16
New Year’s Day
2. Read a book in a new to you series. His Hired Girlfriend 7/11/16
3. Read a book by a new to you author: Bad Hair Day 3/11/16
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story: When a Beta Roars 4/11/16
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 2: Squirrel You Know It's True 5/11/16
















Welcome to the challenge Katherine :)

Timeframe: 11/1/16 to 1/31/17
16/16 - 2 tasks per holiday
Thanksgiving
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
3. Set in the US - New Hampshire - Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey - 11/15/16 ♥♥♥♥
4. Historical setting - 1700’s - Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt - 11/1/16 ♥♥♥♥


Day of the Dead
1. Set in Mexico - Sweet Little Lies by Lauren Conrad - 12/31/16 ♥♥♥♥
Jane heads to Cabo to get away from the paparazzi.
2. Death plays a part in the plot - Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb - 11/13/16 ♥♥♥♥♥
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.


Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Part of series with at least 8 books - Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy - 11/30/16 ♥♥♥♥ (Fast Track)
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Blue cover - The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand - 11/18/16 ♥♥♥♥


Kwanzaa
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
3. About a different community or culture from your own - Paris vs USA - Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes - 11/21/16 ♥♥♥♥
4. Series that has at least 7 books published - 20 and counting - Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery - 11/7/16 ♥♥♥♥


Christmas
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Author with at least 25 published works – You've Been Warned by James Patterson - 11/9/16 ♥♥♥♥
4. Author has Chris as part of their name - Author Agatha Christie - Hallowe'en Party - 11/3/16 ♥♥♥


Boxing Day
1. Got for free – Library book - Hope Burns by Jaci Burton - 11/19/16 ♥♥♥♥
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Where there is a hunt of some sort. - UnEnchanted by Chanda Hahn - 11/6/16 ♥♥♥
Mina must hunt for The Story to help her survive the tale and the curse.


New Year’s Day
2. New to you series - Get Well Soon by Julie Halpern - 11/11/16 ♥♥♥ (#1 Anna Bloom)
3. New to you author - The New Yorkers by Cathleen Schine - 11/29/16 ♥♥♥♥
5. Read a book where a baby is born.


Valentine’s Day
1. Love story - Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery - 12/4/16 ♥♥♥
2. Couple on the cover - Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare - 12/2/16 ♥♥♥
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.


*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 12/31/16*****

Read 39/40
Level 3: 5 tasks per holiday Done - only missed one!
Thanksgiving Read 5/5 DONE!
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.

2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.

3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.

4. Read a book with a historical setting.

5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.

Day of the Dead Read 4/??
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.

3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.

4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.

5. Read a book with a voyage.

Chanukah / Hanukkah Read 5/5 DONE!
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.

2. Read a book with a light on the cover. (wrong edition but correct cover for the challenges)

3. Read a book with a door on the cover.

4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.

5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.

Kwanzaa Read 5/5 DONE!
1. Read a book set in Africa.

2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.

3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.

by Janet Dailey 12/14/16 3stars (ranch life with cowboys and horses - I live in suburbia in CT)
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.

5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.

Christmas Read 5/5 DONE!
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.

2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
Titus Returns(Wells Landing #5) by Amy Lillard 12/30/16 5stars (Abbie's)
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.

4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).

5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.

Boxing Day Read 5/5 DONE!
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.

2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.

3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).

4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.

5. Read a book with a black cover.

New Year’s Day Read 5/5 DONE!
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.

2. Read a book in a new to you series.

3. Read a book by a new to you author.

4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.

5. Read a book where a baby is born.

Valentine’s Day Read 5/5
1. Read a love story.

2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.

3. Read a book where a character has wings.

4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.

5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.


Duration: November 22, 2016 - January 21, 2017
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
READ: 0/16
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Happy Holidays Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Level 2: 3 tasks per holiday
READ: 24/24
Thanksgiving
√1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
Keystone by Dannika Dark 21 Jan
√2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
Winter Moon 3 Dec
√4. Read a book with a historical setting.
From Sand and Ash 5 Dec
Day of the Dead
√2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
All In 25 Nov
√3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
The Undying King 5 Jan
√5. Read a book with a voyage.
Six of Crows 30 Nov
Chanukah / Hanukkah
√1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books. Rock Chick 2 Dec
√2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
A Promise of Fire 24 Dec
√5. Read a book with a blue cover.
The Circle Gathers 7 Dec

Kwanzaa
√2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
Dark Tempest 28 Dec

√4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
Eleventh Grave in Moonlight
√5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Breath of Fire 12 Jan

Christmas 8 Jan
√1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise. The Gift 18 Dec

√2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
Siege and Storm 18 Nov
√3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
Spider's Bite 2 Jan
Boxing Day
√1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
Justice Ascending 14 Jan (ARC)
√2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
A Million Worlds with You 7 Nov
√5. Read a book with a black cover.
Born Sinner 13 Nov

New Year’s Day
√2. Read a book in a new to you series.
Shadow and Bone 15 Nov
√3. Read a book by a new to you author.
Punk 57 31 Dec
√4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
Crooked Kingdom 14 Dec
Valentine’s Day
√1. Read a love story.
Ever the Hunted 16 Dec
√3. Read a book where a character has wings.
Ruin and Rising 22 Nov
√4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
Graceling 4 Jan

























Duration: 11/1/16 - 1/31/16
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
Progress:
Tasks: 21 of 16
Books: 8 of 8
Completed: 12/13/16
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas (11/9/16)
Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (12/13/16)
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.

Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.

Christmas
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill (11/29/16)
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
5. Read a book with a black cover.

New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
3. Read a book by a new to you author.
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
5. Read a book where a baby is born.

Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story. ~ love story but not a romance :D
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
3. Read a book where a character has wings.
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.
Shadows in Flight by Orson Scott Card (12/5/16)
Welcome Connie, JoAnne, Cheryl and Marla!

Duration: 11/1/16 - 1/31/17
Level: 2 (3-4 tasks per holiday) - 24/24
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
The Lost Slipper by Alexa Riley 11/30/16
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
Sins of the Demon by Diana Rowland 1/9/17
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
Nero's Fiddle by A.W. Exley 11/16/16
Day of the Dead
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks 12/4/16
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead 12/22/16
5. Read a book with a voyage.
The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 12/28/16
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 11/11/16
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.

5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.

Kwanzaa
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.

4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle 11/21/16
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.

Christmas
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
Quarantined by Joe McKinney 12/13/16
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs 12/31/16
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.

Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
Doctor, Doctor by Selena Kitt 1/13/17
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series
Moseh's Staff by A.W. Exley 12/15/16
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
Lost and Fondue by Avery Aames 1/14/17
New Year’s Day
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
Zomblog by T.W. Brown 12/31/16
3. Read a book by a new to you author.
My Hawaiian Vacation by Abby Fox 12/7/16
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
Finding Snow by Alexa Riley 12/19/16
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.
Beauty Sleeps by Alexa Riley 11/17/16
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.

4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien 1/31/17
Welcome to the challenge Sunshine :)
Happy Holidays Challenge
Duration: 11/1/16-1/31/17
Level: 1 (1-2 tasks per holiday)
Completed: 8/8
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews (11/2/16)
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
The Road (11/4/16)
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
The Skystone 9 books in series (11/23/16)
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
The Kite Runner (12/6/16)
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Christmas
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (12/12/16)
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
The Way the Crow Flies (11/28/16)
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
5. Read a book with a black cover.
New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
3. Read a book by a new to you author.
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris (11/5/16)
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.
The Bronze Horseman (11/12/16)
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
3. Read a book where a character has wings.
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.
Duration: 11/1/16-1/31/17
Level: 1 (1-2 tasks per holiday)
Completed: 8/8
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews (11/2/16)
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
The Road (11/4/16)
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
The Skystone 9 books in series (11/23/16)
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
The Kite Runner (12/6/16)
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Christmas
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (12/12/16)
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
The Way the Crow Flies (11/28/16)
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
5. Read a book with a black cover.
New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
3. Read a book by a new to you author.
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris (11/5/16)
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.
The Bronze Horseman (11/12/16)
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
3. Read a book where a character has wings.
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.

Duration: 11/10/16-2/10/17
Level: 2 (3-4 tasks per holiday)
Completed:
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for. Pierce Brown

2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada. Another Brooklyn finished 12/30/16
4. Read a book with a historical setting. The Crystal Cave ( arturian legend) finished 11/17/16
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot. Housekeeping finished 11/12/16
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited. World Without End finished 11/29/16
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover. The Scavenger's Daughters
5. Read a book with a voyage. Dune
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.

4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.The Bird and the Sword
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover. Heartless

Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own. A Thousand Splendid Suns set in Afghanistan. finished 11/25/16
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published. Christmas in Cedar Cove: 5-B Poppy Lane\A Cedar Cove Christmas
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.

Christmas
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.

2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works. Small Great Things Jodi Picoult
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.

Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free. Everything, Everything free library ebook, finished 12/29/16
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published. The Trespasser
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
5. Read a book with a black cover.

New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking. Christmas Confessions & Cocktails 12/23/16
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
3. Read a book by a new to you author. Kurt Vonnegut Slaughterhouse-Five finished 12/12/16
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months. Christmas at the Comfort Food Cafe published in sep 2016 finished 12/10/16
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.The Violinist of Venice: A Story of Vivaldi finished 11/22/16
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.

3. Read a book where a character has wings.
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars. Golden Son
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.
Welcome to the challenge Melike :)
Update to post #3.
Completed level 1 (2 per category) a lot quicker than I expected, so I'm going to keep going and see if I can get the next level :)
Completed level 1 (2 per category) a lot quicker than I expected, so I'm going to keep going and see if I can get the next level :)
Congratulations Elaine! I'll get your badge posted in the Hall of Fame soon :)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, 11/1/16 - 1/31/17
LEVEL 1: 1-2 tasks per holiday
✔ THANKSGIVING
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for
author Jenn McKinlay – Vanilla Beaned (Cupcake Bakery #8), finished 12/16 ★★★★
She is one of my favorite authors
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada
Rotten to the Core (Orchard #2), by Sheila Connolly, finished 11/14 ★★★★
set in Massachusetts
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
✔ DAY OF THE DEAD
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
The Year That Everything Changed, by Georgia Bockoven, finished 12/6 ★★★.5
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
Crepe Factor (Scrapbooking #14), by Laura Childs, finished 11/1 ★★★★
both!
5. Read a book with a voyage.
✔ CHANUKAH / HANUKKAH
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books
Thread on Arrival (Embroidery #5), by Amanda Lee, finished 12/11 ★★★.5
10 books and counting
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
Six Geese A-Slaying (Meg Langslow #10), by Donna Andrews, finished 12/20 ★★★★

✔ KWANZAA
1. Read a book set in Africa
Precious and Grace (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #17), by Alexander McCall Smith, finished 11/5 ★★★★
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own
Q&A, by Vikas Swarup, finished 11/9 ★★★.5
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
✔ CHRISTMAS
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
No Man's Land (John Puller #4), by David Baldacci, finished 12/2 ★★★★.5
GR shows 105 distinct works
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover
Cover Story (Ashton Corners #3), by Erika Chase, finished 11/18 ★★★.5

✔ BOXING DAY
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published
Better Late Than Never (Library Lovers #7), by Jenn McKinlay, finished 11/20 ★★★★
most recent book in series, publ 11/1/16
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, by Erik Larson, finished 11/11 ★★★★
Uboats hunting enemy ships
✔ NEW YEAR'S DAY
2. Read a book in a new to you series
Plaid and Plagiarism (Highland Bookshop #1), by Molly MacRae, finished 11/21 ★★★3.
3. Read a book by a new to you author
author Susan Oliver – Once Upon a Gulf Coast Summer, finished 11/2 ★★.5
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
✔ VALENTINE'S DAY
1. Read a love story
Angelina's Bachelors, by Brian O'Reilly, finished 11/25 ★★★.5
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
Wedding Cake and Big Mistakes (Adams Grove #3), by Nancy Naigle, finished 12/3 ★★★★

4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 12/20/16 *****
I met my goal :)
Happy Holidays Challenge
Duration: 11/1/16-1/31/17
Level: 1 (1-2 tasks per holiday)
Completed: 8/8
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews (11/2/16)
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
The Road (11/4/16)
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
The Skystone 9 books in series (11/23/16)
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
The Kite Runner (12/6/16)
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Christmas
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (12/12/16)
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
The Way the Crow Flies (11/28/16)
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
5. Read a book with a black cover.
New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
3. Read a book by a new to you author.
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris (11/5/16)
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.
The Bronze Horseman (11/12/16)
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
3. Read a book where a character has wings.
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.
Happy Holidays Challenge
Duration: 11/1/16-1/31/17
Level: 1 (1-2 tasks per holiday)
Completed: 8/8
Thanksgiving
1. Read a book by an author you are thankful for.
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews (11/2/16)
2. Read a book where a big family dinner is served.
3. Read a book set in the US or Canada.
4. Read a book with a historical setting.
5. Read a book with a big shopping trip as part of the plot.
Day of the Dead
1. Read a book set in Mexico or Central America.
2. Read a book where a death plays a part in the plot.
The Road (11/4/16)
3. Read a book where a cemetery or church is visited.
4. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
5. Read a book with a voyage.
Chanukah / Hanukkah
1. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 books.
The Skystone 9 books in series (11/23/16)
2. Read a book with a light on the cover.
3. Read a book with a door on the cover.
4. Read a book where something significant happens at sundown/twilight.
5. Read a book with a blue or white cover.
Kwanzaa
1. Read a book set in Africa.
2. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
3. Read a book about a different community or culture from your own.
The Kite Runner (12/6/16)
4. Read a book from a series that has at least 7 books published.
5. Read a book with a red, black or green cover.
Christmas
1. Read a book with a tree on the cover, pine or otherwise.
2. Read a book with a birthday as a plot point.
3. Read a book by an author with at least 25 published works.
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (12/12/16)
4. Read a book with a character or author that has Chris as part of their name. (Any spelling).
5. Read a book with a mostly red or green cover.
Boxing Day
1. Read a book you got as a gift, or free.
The Way the Crow Flies (11/28/16)
2. Read the leftovers, being the last book in a series, or at least the last one published.
3. Read a book with an author or character that has Stephen as part of their name. (Any spelling).
4. Read a book where there is a hunt of some sort.
5. Read a book with a black cover.
New Year’s Day
1. Read a book with a drink on the cover, or someone drinking.
2. Read a book in a new to you series.
3. Read a book by a new to you author.
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris (11/5/16)
4. Read a book published in the last 12 months.
5. Read a book where a baby is born.
Valentine’s Day
1. Read a love story.
The Bronze Horseman (11/12/16)
2. Read a book with a couple on the cover.
3. Read a book where a character has wings.
4. Read a book you gave 5 stars.
5. Read a book with a chocolate colored cover.
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