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December TCF Monthly ChallengeDuration: December 1st to December 31st, 2016
Level: Create Your Own Level
Read: 25/25
Tasks
T- Lord Dashwood Missed Out by Tessa Dare-12/10/16
R- Stealing Christmas by Alexa Riley-12/7/16
E- Embattled Home by J.M. Madden-12/18/16
E- Embattled Christmas by J.M. Madden-12/25/16
G- Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa Medeiros-12/25/16
I- Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb-12/8/16
F- Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb-12/2/16
T- Too Many Bosses by Jan Freed-12/11/16
S- Step by Step by Candace Calvert-12/1/16
♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: A: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.: Affliction by River Savage-12/20/16, Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard-12/9/16, Restoration by Ann Aguirre-12/25/16
What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf: Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen-12/18/16
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover: Nice Guys Bite by Jennifer Estep-12/12/16
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one): A Spirited Season by Karen Cantwell-12/10/16
Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas: Bah Humbug, Mrs. Scrooge by Joyce Livingston-12/23/16
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.: Unbreakable SEAL by J.M. Madden-12/23/16
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.: The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder-12/4/16
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character: Her Forever Hero by J.M. Madden-12/23/16
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies: Beside Still Waters by Tricia Goyer-12/19/16
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like: The Pattern Artist by Nancy Moser-12/3/16
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death: Possession In Death by J.D. Robb-12/9/16
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school: Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer-12/11/16
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself: Tempted by the Soldier by Nicolette Day-12/26/16
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts: Tangled in Tinsel by Stacy Eaton-12/14/16
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial
★Re-reads are allowed, but all books must be at least 75 pages in length!December TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st to December 31st, 2016
Level: Create Your Own Level
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What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf:
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)
Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like:
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
History Facts for December
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness Lying Season
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial
December 2016Hard Level: 0/5
Tasks
♘Spell out December or any of the other spell out words listed above by reading books with titles that have an ending word that matches a letter in that word. If your title is only one word, then feel free to use it for the specific letter! (Example: D=Naked in Death, E=Blitzing Emily, C=Leah's Choice, E=Dirty English, M=Hooked on Murder, B=The Last Buccaneer, E=Filthy English, R=Dare to Resist)
♘Complete 10 What’s So Great About December? Tasks, Wacky Holiday Tasks, History Facts Tasks, or A mix and match between the three
What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)
Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial
*Created my own version*TCF MONTHLY CHALLENGE DECEMBER
Easy Level: Tasks:
♘Letter of the Month: A: Read as many books as you can that have a title/author’s last/first name that starts with the letter of the month.
♘Complete 5 What’s So Great About December? Tasks, Wacky Holiday Tasks, History Facts Tasks, or a mix/match between the three
Medium Level: Tasks:
♘Read a book with a Narcissus (also known as the daffodil) or a sprig of Holly on the cover
♘Complete 7 What’s So Great About December? Tasks, Wacky Holiday Tasks, History Facts Tasks, or a mix/match between the three
Hard Level: Tasks:
♘Complete 10 What’s So Great About December? Tasks, Wacky Holiday Tasks, History Facts Tasks, or a mix/match between the three
What’s So Great About December?:
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies
Wacky Holidays in December:
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a book set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
History Facts for December:
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated: Read a book set in New York City, has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet co-founded the American School for the Deaf: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf MC, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights became effective: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: Wright Brothers achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 20: Harvey S. Firestone founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial
I'm in and will streamline for my create my own challengeRead 17/17
Read 7/9
G Going My Way by Janet Dailey 12/31/16 3stars
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T Titus Returns (Wells Landing #5) by Amy Lillard 12/30/16 5stars
S Shirk, Jennifer - Wrong Brother, Right Match (Anyone But You #3) by 12/1/16 4stars
S Sandra Becker - BREAKING AMISH Tradition (9 Sweet Clean Amish Romance stories) 12/10/16 4stars
T Tara Nina - Mountain Men: Brothers Dupree by 12/4/16 4stars
A Alberts, Diane - The CEO's Seduction (Hamilton Family, #1) 12/9/16 4stars
R Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop #3 - The Christmas Surprise by Jenny Colgan 12/3/16 3.5stars
What’s So Great About December? Read 3/3
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman 12/17/16 4starsNational Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Wild and Wonderful (Americana #48) by Janet Dailey 12/18/16 3stars (Glenna for her dad who's not feeling well)Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)
Searching For Santa by Janet Dailey 12/11/16 3stars (sister and brother)Wacky Holidays in December Read 4/4
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
The Matchmakers (Americana #8) by Janet Dailey 12/13/16 3stars (Annette and Marsha)December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
Lord Of The High Lonesome (North Dakota, Americana, # 34 ) by Janet Dailey 12/14/16 3stars (can't get any more angry than Kit)
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
The River Swimmer: Novellas by Jim Harrison 12/31/16 3stars (chocolate milkshakes)December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
Wind River Rancher (Wind River Valley #2) by Lindsay McKenna 12/27/16 4.5stars (on the mountain tops) History Facts for December Read 3/3
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
Ellis Island (Ellis Island, #1) by Kate Kerrigan 12/21/16 3stars (John after being shot - legs were never the same again; had to relearn to walk)December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics
Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard 12/7/16 5stars (Mary Todd marries Abraham Lincoln and is featured throughout the book)December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
Miles to Go (The Walk #2) by Richard Paul Evans 12/31/16 5stars (Alan - death of his wife; Nicole/Angel - death of son)
I'm in!TCF December monthly challenge
Dec.1 - Dec.31
Level: Easy
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Downfall by Jeff Abbott 12/26/16****
Read as many books as you can that have a title/ authors first/last name that starts with the letter.
My plan is to do the Medium Level Spell Out, the Difficult Level Tasks and the Letter of the Month.Tasks
♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: A::
Adriana Mather. How to Hang a Witch
Amor Towles. A Gentleman of Moscow.
Medium Level Spellout:
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M is for Marion Chesney. Beatrice Goes to Brighton 3 stars. 12/11/16.
A is for Adriana Mather. How to Hang a Witch 4 stars. 12/18/16
R is for Robin Zazio. The Hoarder in You: How to Live a Happier, Healthier, Uncluttered Life 12/28/16 4 stars
Y is for The Year of the Dog Grace Lin. 4.5 stars. 12/31/16
T Tell Me a Picture 12/4/16. 3.5 stars
O is for The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood. 4 stars. 12/24/16
D Death of Riley by Rhys Bowen. 12/7/16. 4 stars.
D is for Dan Gemeinhart. Some Kind of Courage 12/10/16 5 stars.
Hard Level Tasks
♘Complete 10, mix and match
10/10
What’s So Great About December?
X Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf A Gentleman in Moscow Amor Towles. 5 stars. 5/27/16.
X Bingo Month: Bingo in the title: Beatrice Goes to Brighton by Marion Chesney. 3 stars. 12/11/16.
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: designated driver
Wacky Holidays in December
X December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: red apple or red cover itself. The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin. 4.5 stars. 12/31/16
X December 3rd: Advent Begins: Inspirational Fiction around Christmas A Christmas Carol 5 stars. 12/24/16
X December 11: International Children’s Day: has a child/children in it. Naked Prey John Sandford. 3.5 stars. 12/18/16
X Decemer 18: Bake Cookies Day: someone bakes cookies The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood. 4 stars. 12/24/16
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
History Facts for December
X December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death Some Kind of Courage 5 stars. 12/10/16
X December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: set in New York City, has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or where someone dies unexpectedly Death of Riley 12/7/16 4 stars All of the above: NYC, a musician, an assassin, and someone dies unexpectedly!
X December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born a deaf main character: Tell Me a PictureOne of the artists was mute and deaf. 12/4/16 3.5 stars
X December 15: The Bill of Rights set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
X The Hoarder in You: How to Live a Happier, Healthier, Uncluttered LifeDecember 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.:with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression. The Hoarder in You: How to Live a Happier, Healthier, Uncluttered Life Robin Zasio. 12/28/16. 4 stars.
X December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born: a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or set in Massachusetts How to Hang a Witch by Adriana Mather. Takes place in Salem, Mass. 12/18/16. 4 stars.
X December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed someone has to testify in a trial Blindsighted Karin Slaughter. 4 stars. 12/26/16
I'm going to choose my own level.READ: 15/15
✔G: Alien in the Family - Gini Koch 12/14
✔R: Restless Heart - Emma Lang 12/5
✔I: Night and Day - Iris Johansen 12/4
✔N: Normal - Graeme Cameron 12/18
✔C: Crooked Kingdom - Leigh Bardugo 12/17
✔H: Cold, Cold Heart - Tami Hoag 12/3
What’s So Great About December?
✔Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid - Suzanne Enoch 12/2
✔Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red cover
Men of the Otherworld - Kelley Armstrong 12/31
✔December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
I Love This Bar - Carolyn Brown (m.c. owns bar) 12/23
✔December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
Bite Me - Shelly Laurenston 12/24
✔December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
Someone to Watch Over Me - Lisa Kleypas 12/11
✔December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
Jason - Laurell K. Hamilton 12/29
(I've been putting this book off since January)
History Facts for December
✔December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah
Tutu Deadly - Natalie Roberts 12/12
✔December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City
Captive Heart - Anne Windsor 12/11
✔December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
The Apple Orchard - Susan Wiggs (hero is a pilot) 12/19
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
TCF Monthly ChallengeDuration: December 1/16 - December 31/16
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Carols
C - C is for Corpse ✔ – 02Dec16
A - Anteater of Death ✔ – 16Dec16
R - Ruth Ware / The Woman in Cabin 10 ✔ – 29Dec16
O - Our Souls at Night ✔ – 19Dec16
L - Long Man ✔ – 12Dec16
S - Summer ✔ – 06Dec16
December TCF Monthly ChallengeDuration: December 1st to January 7th
Level: Create My Own
Ribbon
R: The Red Box- Rex Stout- 1/7/17
I: Ink and Bone- Rachel Caine- 12/14/16
B: Burnt Offerings- Laurell K. Hamilton- 12/4/16
B: Breath of Fire- Amanda Bouchet- 1/6/17
O: Owl and the City of Angels- Kristi Charish- 12/8/16
N: Nightraven- Skye Knizley- 12/13/16
December TCF Monthly ChallengeChallenge Accepted: December 1, 2016
Challenge (hopefully) Completed: December 31, 2016
Level: Easy
Spell Outs
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C: The Closet Boy by Sean Michael 12-1-16
K: Kace by Madison Stevens 12-4-16
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Letter of the Month: A
1. His Fairy Godfather by Cate Ashwood 12-2-16
2. All the Things I Didn't See by Cindy Sutherland 12-2-16
3. Cut & Run by Madeline Urban and Abigail Roux
4. Alliance in Blood by Ariel Tachna 12-8-16
My Five Tasks:
1. December 25: Read a book where a character is a nurse. Serenading Stanley by John Inman 12-6-16
2. December 17: Read a book where a character takes a trip by plane. Race Against Time by Stormy Glenn 12-3-16
3. December 5th: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar). Kace by Madison Stevens 12-4-16
4. December 31: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year but never did. Crosstalk by Connie Willis 12-4-16
5. December 23: read any book you would like. Ben and Shiloh by John Inman 12-5-16
TCF Monthly ChallengeDuration: December 1/16 - December 31/16
So Far...12
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H-Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven **** 12/10/16
R-Replica by Lauren Oliver **** 12/11/16
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S-Uglies by Scott Westerfeld **** 12/20/16
T-Two By Two by Nicholas Sparks **** 12/15/16
M-Defending Taylor by Miranda Kenneally **** 12/5/16
A-After You by Julie Buxbaum **** 12/4/16
S-The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon **** 12/21/16
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else-Between Us and the Moon by Rebecca Maizel **** 12/3/16
December 2nd: The first permant artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book where a character has to undergo surgery-Leave Me by Gayle Forman **** 12/11/16
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely ***** 12/16/16
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.-And the Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich ***** 12/27/16
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself-Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow **** 12/27/16
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♘Read a book with a Narcissus (also known as the daffodil) or a sprig of Holly on the cover
♘Spell out December or any of the other spell out words listed above by reading books with titles that have an ending word that matches a letter in that word. If your title is only one word, then feel free to use it for the specific letter! (Example: D=Naked in Death, E=Blitzing Emily, C=Leah's Choice, E=Dirty English, M=Hooked on Murder, B=The Last Buccaneer, E=Filthy English, R=Dare to Resist)
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Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
Mod
Read 6/6
✔ C - Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier ♥♥♥♥ (12/17 - 12/19)
✔ A - The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley ♥♥♥ (12/4 - 12/10)
✔ R - The Right Attitude to Rain by Alexander McCall Smith ♥♥♥♥ (12/12 - 12/16)
✔ O - Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper ♥♥♥♥ (12/11 - 12/12)
✔ L - Still Life by Louise Penny ♥♥♥♥♥ (12/1 - 12/4)
✔ S - 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith ♥♥♥ (12/20 - 12/27)
Going to create my own again this month:Progress: 11 / 11
Spell out 1 word associated with December
Complete 6 tasks from Wacky Holidays and History Facts
G A Gift to Remember
I India Black
F Finding Noel
T - Tracy Guzeman - The Gravity of Birds
S Sweet Masterpiece
Wacky Holidays in December 4 completed
History Facts for December 1 completed
Hard Level: 75 pages min
Tasks
★O One Beastly Beast: Two Aliens, Three Inventors, Four Fantastic Tales 4/12
★R The Shifter Romances The Writer 13/12
★T Just One Damned Thing After Another 7/12
♘Complete 10 Mixed tasks 10/10
--What’s So Great About December?
★Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf The Vampire’s Fake Fiancée 6/12
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
★Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one) How (Not) to Kiss a Prince 5/12
--Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
★December 5th: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage. Snowballs in Hell 29/12
December 7: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
★December 11: Read a book that has a child/children in it. Miss Frost Solves A Cold Case : A Nocturne Falls Mystery 15/12
December 12: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
★December 21: Read a book with a grouchy character Pretty Deadly, Vol. 1: The Shrike 14/12
★December 23: In celebration, read any book you’d like Wrush: The Secret Worlds Of Tabetha Bright 30/12
December 24: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
--History Facts for December
December 1st: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
★December 2nd: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death Baehrly Breathing 7/12
★December 8: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly Rescue Me, Maybe 28/12
December 10: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
★December 17: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane Shiny, Sparkly Things 1/10
December 20: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
★December 25: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts The Paramedic's Choice 18/12
December 30: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial
*** Create Your Own ***19/19 ~ finished Dec 30th
• Santa •
Sacrificed by J.P. Barnaby ~ 12/30/16 ~ 4★
Allora, Z. - Lock and Key ~ 12/17/16 ~ 3★
Northcote, Jay - The Law of Attraction ~ 12/11/16 ~ 3.5★
Taste Test: Buck Wild by M. Rode ~ 12/4/16 ~ 3★
Anna Martin - Signs ~ 12/25/16 ~ 4★
Letter of the Month: A:
Avon Gale - Power Play ~ 12/19/16 ~ 4.5★
• Ted Danson •
Thorne, Hayden - Guardian Angel ~ 12/29/16 1 4★
Eresse - Shield Mate ~ 12/26/16 ~ 4★
Deeper by Sean Michael ~ 12/23/16 ~ 3★
What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Heat by Wolf Specter ~ 12/16/16 ~ 3.5★
Bingo Month: The Cattle Baron's Bogus Boyfriend by Nicki Bennett ~ 12/24/16 ~ 3★
Tie Month: Criminal Pleasures by Darien Cox ~ 12/14/16 ~ 3.5★
Wacky Holidays in December
December 5th: The Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen ~ 12/12/16 ~ 3.5★
December 11: To Live Again by L.A. Witt ~ 12/21/16 ~ 4★
December 23: Worth the Trouble by Lyra Evans ~ 12/13/16 ~ 4★
December 27: Shintarou's Way by Eve ~ 12/3/16 ~ 3★
December 31: Suit Yourself by Susan Mac Nicol ~ 12/10/16 ~ 4★
History Facts for December
December 2: Luke's Present by Sue Brown ~ 12/22/16 ~ 3.5★
December 8: Lucky Man by Garrett Leigh ~ 12/9/16 ~ 3.5★
December TCF Monthly ChallengeDuration: December 1st to December 31st, 2016
Level: Easy
Winter Solstice
W: Watson, Jude, Beyond the Grave 12/13/16
I: In Too Deep 12/25/16
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E: Evanovich, Janet, Turbo Twenty-Three 12/10/16
R: Rick Riordan, The Maze of Bones 12/12/16
S: Six Figure Author: Using Data to Sell Books 12/12/16
O: One False Note 12/12/16
L: Lerangis, Peter, The Sword Thief 12/13/16
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C: Carman, Patrick, The Black Circle 12/14/16
E: The Emperor's Code 12/30/16
TCF Monthly ChallengeMust be 75 pages
24 Read
E - Exchange of Hearts ~ 12/5/16 ~ ★★★★★
G - A Gift for Santa ~ 12/15/16 ~ ★★★1/2
G - Guns, Leather and Tinsel ~ 12/20/16 ~ ★★★
N - Northcote, Jay ~ A Family for Christmas ~ 12/3/16 ~ ★★★★★
O - Old Poison ~ 12/1/16 ~ ★★★★
G - Graham Ran Over A Reindeer ~ 12/23/16 ~ ★★
V - Valentine, Lex ~ Broken Bonds ~ 12/3/16 ~ ★★★★★
A - Avon Gale ~ Save of the Game ~ 12/19/16 ~ ★★★★★
L - Lanyon, Josh ~ Blood Heat ~ 12/16/16 ~ ★★★★
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf Alone For Christmas ~ 12/21/16 ~ ★★★★
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else Walking on Thin Ice ~ 12/13/16 ~ ★★★★★
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage. Wolfsong ~ 12/12/16 ~ ★★★★★
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it. Enjoy the Dance ~ 12/6/16 ~ ★★★★
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies Where the Lovelight Gleams ~ 12/26/16 ~ ★★★★
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character Stay ~ 12/8/16 ~ ★★★★★
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like Let It Snow ~ 12/25/16 ~ ★★★★★
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover Snowbound ~ 12/18/16 ~ ★★★1/2
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did Beyond the Sea ~ 12/31/16 ~ ★★★★★
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights A Slice of Love ~ 12/22/16 ~ ★★★★
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death Tigers and Devils ~ 12/31/16 ~ ★★★
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly Tournament of Losers ~ 12/14/16 ~ ★★★★★
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school First ~ 12/27/16 ~ ★★★★
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane I Spy Something Bloody ~ 12/21/16 ~ ★★★
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself Strong Signal ~ 12/29/16 ~ ★★★★★
TCF Monthly Challenge for December December 1st to December 31st, 2016
Easy Level
15/15
DONE
R Robb, J.D. Conspiracy in Death 12/13
I Ilona Andrews Origins 12/1
B Buggé, Carole Who Killed Blanche DuBois? 12/1
B Betty Rowlands The Scent of Death 12/14
O Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination 12/14
N Not a Creature was Stirring 12/5
♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: A: title author's first or last
1 Arthur, Keri Moon Sworn 12/12
2 Arthur, Keri Kissing Sin 12/10
3 Against the Night Kat Martin 12/2
4 Alex A. King Seven Days of Friday 12/3
♘Complete 5 What’s So Great About December?
1 takes a trip by plane Night School 12/4
2 characters have to attend school End Me a Tenor 12/10
3 someone has to testify in a trial The Spirit is Willing 12/9
4 someone bakes cookies A Fatal Twist of Lemon 12/3
5 drinks an alcoholic beverage Unforeseen (Thomas Prescott #1) 12/6
TCF's December Challenge
Hard Level:
0 of 19 Complete
December Word
✧C: Marry Me at Christmas - Susan Mallery
✧H: Melt My Heart - Rachel Cross
✧R: Autumn Rain - Anita Mills
✧I: Fatal Identity - Marie Force
✧S: Forged in Steele - Maya Banks
✧T: Breaking Ties - Teresa J. Reasor
✧M: Fade To Midnight - Shannon McKenna
✧A: Power of Attorney - N.M. Silber
✧S: After the Storm - Maya Banks
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What’s So Great About December? Tasks
Write a Friend Month:
✧Between the Devil and Ian Eversea - Julie Anne Long
~ KarenF's to-read shelf ~
Tie Month:
✧When Day Breaks - Maya Banks
~ he has a bow tie on ~
Cookie Cutter Week:
✧Best of My Love - Susan Mallery
~ h bakes gourmet cookies ~
Wacky Holidays in December Tasks
December 5th - Repeal Day:
✧The Cougar Chronicles 2 - Courtney Cole
~ h visits best friend's winery and samples the wine ~
December 11 - International Children’s Day:
✧Protecting His Own - Cherise Sinclair
~ MCs foster two small boys ~
December 23 - Festivus:
✧Thicker Than Blood - Madeline Sheehan
~ my pick ~
December 27 - Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day:
✧Holiday Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories - Lisa Scott
~ snow! ~
History Facts for December Tasks
December 2nd - The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah:
✧Patient Care - Bobby Hutchinson
~ h's mother has appendectomy ~
December 17 - After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.:
✧Building Ties - Teresa J. Reasor
~ H travels by plane to and from Nicaragua ~
December 25 - American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.:
✧Are You My Daddy? - Bobby Hutchinson
~ h is a nurse ~
TCF December ChallengeDecember 1- December 31
Level: Create My Own (I think)
Finished: 9/??
Spell it Out:
S - Second Grave on the Left 12/9
T - Battle Royale Author Takami 12/21
A - Anne of Green Gables 12/7
R - The Heart of Christmas 12/15 Character Rex
Letter of the Month (A):
What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)
Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
History Facts for December
December 2nd: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
December 10 Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 20: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December TCF Monthly ChallengeDuration: December 1st to December 31st, 2016
Level: Easy
Easy Level:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name.
C The Black Circle by Patrick Carman - 12/20
A Angel on Board by E.J. Thornton - 12/7
N Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts - 12/12
D Bones & Boxes: A Hetty Fox Cozy Mystery by Anna Drake - 12/11
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E The Virgin in the Ice by Ellis Peters - 12/4
Tasks
♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: A: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
♘Complete 5 What’s So Great About December? Tasks, Wacky Holiday Tasks, History Facts Tasks, or A mix and match between the three
What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)
Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley - 12/11
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
Night of the Soul Stealer by Joseph Delaney - 12/18
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
Murder on Gramercy Park by Victoria Thompson - 12/17
Someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
Once Upon a Time: An Inspector Green Mystery by Barbara Fradkin - 12/2
Character Brian Sullivan takes plane trip
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
Bats and Bones by Karen Musser Nortman - 12/29
Character Jane-Ann is a nurse
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial
I'm going to do the easy one :) I'm going to update the tasks in this post as I complete them so it's not so much info at once.
S- Smith, Jeff. (author) Bone, Vol. 7: Ghost Circles 12/13/16 ★★★★
A- All the Birds in the Sky 12/6/16 ★★
N- Nesbo, Jo. (author) Cockroaches 12/13/16 ★★★★
T- Throne of Glass 12/31/16 ★★★★
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Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself. Winter
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.The Duke and I
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it. To Taste Temptation
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like (free book!) Heartless
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow Skip Beat! (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 8: Includes volumes 22, 23 & 24
I built a level, because I'm avoiding Spell-it-outs:December TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st to December 31st, 2016
Level: Create Your Own Level
Read: 2/13
Tasks: Easy/Hard: 13 Books
♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: A: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
1. All the Little Liars, Charlaine Harris 12/2/16
♘Complete 10 What’s So Great About December? Tasks, Wacky Holiday Tasks, History Facts Tasks, or A mix and match between the three
What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)
Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character: The Talisman Ring, Georgette Heyer 12/1/16 (both Eustacie & Ludovic qualify)
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial
December TCF Monthly ChallengeLevel: Easy
C - Caine, Rachel - Paper and Fire 02/06/2017
A - Andrews, Ilona - Magic Breaks 01/25/2017
R - Roth, Veronica - Insurgent 12/19/2016
O - Olson, Melissa -Boundary Crossed 01/30/2017
L - Laura Dave - Eight Hundred Grapes 12/27/2016
S - Sincero, Jen - You Are a Badass 01/01/2017
Finished my challenge...happy reading!TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1/16 - December 31/16
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TCF Monthly Challenge for December December 1st to December 31st, 2016
Easy Level
15/15 DONE
R Robb, J.D. Conspiracy in Death 12/13
I Ilona Andrews Origins 12/1
B Buggé, Carole Who Killed Blanche DuBois? 12/1
B Betty Rowlands The Scent of Death 12/14
O Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination 12/14
N Not a Creature was Stirring 12/5
♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: A: title author's first or last
1 Arthur, Keri Moon Sworn 12/12
2 Arthur, Keri Kissing Sin 12/10
3 Against the Night Kat Martin 12/2
4 Alex A. King Seven Days of Friday 12/3
♘Complete 5 What’s So Great About December?
1 takes a trip by plane Night School 12/4
2 characters have to attend school End Me a Tenor 12/10
3 someone has to testify in a trial The Spirit is Willing 12/9
4 someone bakes cookies A Fatal Twist of Lemon 12/3
5 drinks an alcoholic beverage Unforeseen (Thomas Prescott #1) 12/6
Update message # 11 - Completed - 29Dec16TCF Monthly Challenge
Begins: 01Dec16 / Ends: 31Dec16
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6/6 complete
Carols
C - C is for Corpse ✔ – 02Dec16
A - Anteater of Death ✔ – 16Dec16
R - Ruth Ware / The Woman in Cabin 10 ✔ – 29Dec16
O - Our Souls at Night ✔ – 19Dec16
L - Long Man ✔ – 12Dec16
S - Summer ✔ – 06Dec16
Book Concierge wrote: "Update message # 11 - Completed - 29Dec16TCF Monthly Challenge
Begins: 01Dec16 / Ends: 31Dec16
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6/6 complete
Carols
C - C is for Corpse ✔ – 02Dec16
A - ..."
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Connie wrote: "Completed my goal, Post #8."Congrats!
JoAnne wrote: "Done on post 6 - completed 17 tasks"Congrats!
Finished for December.December TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st to December 31st, 2016
Level: Easy
Easy Level:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name.
C The Black Circle by Patrick Carman - 12/20
A Angel on Board by E.J. Thornton - 12/7
N Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts - 12/12
D Bones & Boxes: A Hetty Fox Cozy Mystery by Anna Drake - 12/11
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E The Virgin in the Ice by Ellis Peters - 12/4
Tasks
♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: A: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
♘Complete 5 What’s So Great About December? Tasks, Wacky Holiday Tasks, History Facts Tasks, or A mix and match between the three
What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)
Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley - 12/11
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
Night of the Soul Stealer by Joseph Delaney - 12/18
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
Murder on Gramercy Park by Victoria Thompson - 12/17
Someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
Once Upon a Time: An Inspector Green Mystery by Barbara Fradkin - 12/2
Character Brian Sullivan takes plane trip
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
Bats and Bones by Karen Musser Nortman - 12/29
Character Jane-Ann is a nurse
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial
Jackie wrote: "Finished for December.December TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st to December 31st, 2016
Level: Easy
Easy Level:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last..."
Congrats!
All done!! I love the new format :-DTCF's December Challenge
Hard Level:
19 of 19 Complete
December Word
✔C: Marry Me at Christmas - Susan Mallery - 12.13 ★★★
✔H: Melt My Heart - Rachel Cross - 12.17 ★★★
✔R: Autumn Rain - Anita Mills - 12.13 ★★★★
✔I: Fatal Identity - Marie Force - 12.07 ★★★★
✔S: Forged in Steele - Maya Banks - 12.14 ★★★★
✔T: Breaking Ties - Teresa J. Reasor - 12.14 ★★★★
✔M: Sighs Matter - Marianne Stillings - 12.18 ★★★★
✔A: Power of Attorney - N.M. Silber - 12.29 ★★★
✔S: After the Storm - Maya Banks - 12.27 ★★★★
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What’s So Great About December? Tasks
✔Write a Friend Month:
✧Between the Devil and Ian Eversea - Julie Anne Long - 12.20 ★★★★
~ KarenF's to-read shelf ~
✔Tie Month:
✧Double Jeopardy - Bobby Hutchinson - 12.09 ★★★
~ he has a tie on ~
✔Cookie Cutter Week:
✧Best of My Love - Susan Mallery - 12.27 ★★★★
~ h bakes gourmet cookies ~
Wacky Holidays in December Tasks
✔December 5th - Repeal Day:
✧The Cougar Chronicles 2 - Courtney Cole - 12.31 ★★★
~ h visits best friend's winery and samples the wine ~
✔December 11 - International Children’s Day:
✧Protecting His Own - Cherise Sinclair - 12.29 ★★★★
~ MCs foster two small boys ~
✔December 23 - Festivus:
✧Thicker Than Blood - Madeline Sheehan - 12.03 ★★★
~ my pick ~
✔December 27 - Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day:
✧Holiday Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories - Lisa Scott - 12.18 ★★★
~ snow! ~
History Facts for December Tasks
✔December 2nd - The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah:
✧Patient Care - Bobby Hutchinson - 12.30 ★★★
~ h's mother has appendectomy ~
✔December 17 - After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.:
✧Building Ties - Teresa J. Reasor - 12.28 ★★★★
~ H travels by plane to and from Nicaragua ~
✔December 25 - American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.:
✧Are You My Daddy? - Bobby Hutchinson - 12.14 ★★★
~ h is a nurse ~
LaurLa wrote: "All done!! I love the new format :-DTCF's December Challenge
Hard Level:
19 of 19 Complete
December Word
[b..."Congrats! And thanks!
Finally Finished!!December TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st to January 7th
Level: Create My Own
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R: The Red Box- Rex Stout- 1/7/17
I: Ink and Bone- Rachel Caine- 12/14/16
B: Burnt Offerings- Laurell K. Hamilton- 12/4/16
B: Breath of Fire- Amanda Bouchet- 1/6/17
O: Owl and the City of Angels- Kristi Charish- 12/8/16
N: Nightraven- Skye Knizley- 12/13/16
Sam wrote: "Finally Finished!!December TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st to January 7th
Level: Create My Own
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R: The Red Box- Rex Stout- 1/7/17
I: [book:Ink ..."
Congrats!
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With the similarity of both the TCF Monthly and the What’s So Great About …? Challenge, popular vote has decided to merge the challenges! Foreman Trea will now be creating the challenge on a regular basis, so all questions/suggestions/comments should be directed to her! I know this is a rather large challenge, so I will be working to streamline it in the months ahead, and suggestions are appreciated! (Disclaimer: While I do appreciate all suggestions, not all of them will fit my concept for the challenge, and may not be used.)
How It Works:
★Choose your level: Easy, Medium, Hard, or Create Your Own
★Complete as many or as few tasks as you wish in your chosen level or you are welcome to create your own level by mixing and matching across the levels, so long as all criteria for the specific tasks are met.
★Books must be read from December 1st to December 31st
★Re-reads are allowed, but all books must be at least 75 pages in length!
★Books read can be used for only one task/letter!
★For any of the spell out options in Easy or Medium Level, Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name can be used. Spell Out Options in Hard Level will have specific instructions to follow!
★When using titles in the Spell Out Tasks, the words A, And, An, and The do not count.
★You CAN change your Books and/or Level of Difficulty at any time during the challenge.
Some Info to Keep In Mind:
♦Keep your original post updated and give a shout out in the thread when you're all done!
♦Mark books as finished by striking them out using the "< s> < /s>" HTML commands (without the spaces) or by copying and pasting a checkmark: ✔ ✓ Feel free to rate your Finished Books 1-5 ♥'s with 5 Being the Best!
♦Add a tally of completed books to your Original Post= 0/5 completed!
If you have questions, Please ask me here, or PM me!
Easy Level:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name.
•Tree •Ribbon •Gifts •Christmas •Hanukah •Kwanza •Santa •Stocking •Candle •Star •Turquoise •Zircon •Sagittarius •Holly •Narcissus •Yule •Winter Solstice •Wreath • Rudolph •Carols •Grinch •Eggnog •Ort
Tasks
♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: A: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
♘Complete 5 What’s So Great About December? Tasks, Wacky Holiday Tasks, History Facts Tasks, or A mix and match between the three
Medium Level:
Spell out any of the following names of the following people whose birthday is celebrated in November with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. Please note you can do the person's whole name, just their first name, or just their last name!
• Val Kilmer • Ted Danson • Jared Leto • Sissy Spacek • Ava Gardner • Mary Higgins Clark • Susan Lucci • Diane Sawyer • Frank Zappa • Jane Fonda • Christina Aguilera• The name of anyone listed in the History Facts section
Tasks
♘Read a book with a Narcissus (also known as the daffodil) or a sprig of Holly on the cover
♘Complete 7 What’s So Great About December? Tasks, Wacky Holiday Tasks, History Facts Tasks, or A mix and match between the three
Hard Level:
Tasks
♘Spell out December or any of the other spell out words listed above by reading books with titles that have an ending word that matches a letter in that word. If your title is only one word, then feel free to use it for the specific letter! (Example: D=Naked in Death, E=Blitzing Emily, C=Leah's Choice, E=Dirty English, M=Hooked on Murder, B=The Last Buccaneer, E=Filthy English, R=Dare to Resist)
♘Complete 10 What’s So Great About December? Tasks, Wacky Holiday Tasks, History Facts Tasks, or A mix and match between the three
What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)
Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial