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I'm in for Picnic level!TCFS Summer Challenge
6/20/14 - 9/22/14
Level: Picnic 1-2 tasks
9/17
Category 1 - Summer Colors:
Red: Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams 7/11/14*****
Green: The sisterhood of the traveling pants by Ann Brashares 8/17/2014****
Category 2 - July 4th
Read a book that has firework chemistry: Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer8/11/2014*****
Category 3 - Vacations:
Read a book on the chick lit for the beach on listopia: New Moon (Twilight #2) by Stephenie Meyer 7/7/14****
Read a book where the characters take a trip: Deep wizardry (young wizards #2) by Diane Duane 93/2014*****
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book that was released in September: Torment (Fallen #2) by Lauren Kate
Category 6 Spell Out:
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Cress by Marissa Meyer7/29/14*****
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Tolkein, J.R.R The Hobbit 8/27/14**
Armentrout, Jennifer L. Onyx 9/19/14*****
Night Road by A.M.Jenkins 9/9/14****
Mod
Time Frame: 20 June 2014 - 22 September 2014
Level: Ice Cream
Completed: 26/26
Category 1 - Summer Colors:
Red:
Blue:
Green:
Category 2 - July 4th:
4th in series:
Title starts with any letter in July:
Historical genre:
Category 3 - Vacations:
Set in a different country than where you live:
Time travel is involved:
Set in a place you've gone on vacation to:
Category 4 - Labor Day:
Released in September:
So good you could stay home from work to finish:
MC has their own business:
Category 5 - 9/11:
Features politics, government, or law enforcement:
9th or the 11th published work of an author:
Published in September:
Category 6 - Spell Out:
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I'm ready14/?
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Orange
BlueThree to Get Deadly6/21/14
Yellow Keepsake Crimes 8/31/14
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip Deep Dish 8/12/14
Read a book set in a different country than where you live Aunt Dimity's Death7/26/14
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard Christmas Letters 7/4/14
Read a book that has been released in September The Beach House8/27/14
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business Moon Shell Beach 6/29/14
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns 8/4/14
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcementThe Front7/11/14
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year for summer reading!Split Second 9/8/14
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
B Jessica Beck Glazed Murder7/8/14
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C The Cusp of Everything 6/27/14
H Elin Hilderbrand The Castaways 8/20/14
Sun
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Tan
Bikini
TCF'S Summer Seasonal ChallengeDuration: June 20/14 - Sept 22/14
Levels: Watermelon: 4+ tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Red
Orange
Blue
Yellow
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
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TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge♢Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
Level: Picnic: 1-2 tasks per category
Read: 10/10
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Orange: Tied & Twisted by Emily Ryan-Davis-8/27/14
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it: 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson-7/20/14
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July: Jinni's Wish by Marie Hall-6/30/14
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where time travel is involved: Kiss Me, I'm Irish by Bella Street-7/20/14
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard: Dreams of Ivory by Carrie Ann Ryan-8/25/14
Read a book that has been released in September (any year): Red and Her Wolf by Marie Hall-6/29/14
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York: The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross-6/27/14
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
H: Hypnotic Seduction by L.L. Kellogg-8/29/14
O: Opposites Attract by Cat Johnson-8/28/14
T: Tastes Like Chocolate: A Red Hot Valentine Story by Graylin Rane-7/10/14
38/38 Read:Watermelon Level
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
✖Red The Elite
✖Orange Gabriel's Mate
✖Blue Dead Beat
Yellow
✖Green The Better To See You
Category 2 July 4th:
✖Read a book that has firework chemistry Sealed with a Curse
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
✖Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work Writing on the Wall
✖Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July Lord of the Fading Lands
✖Read a book from the historical genre Donners of the Dead
Category 3 Vacations:
✖Read a book where the characters take a trip Ill Wind
✖Read a book set in a different country than where you live Flesh
✖Read a book where time travel is involved A Discovery of Witches
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
✖Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to Dead Spots
Category 4 Labor Day:
✖Read a book where a character works hard Immune
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
✖Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive) Rebel Nation
✖Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish Dreams of a Dark Warrior
✖Read a book where the MC has their own business Poison Promise
Category 5 9/11:
✖Read a book set in New York Crux
✖Read a book that you think is sad Dissever
✖Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement Blood of the Demon
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
✖Read a book that was published in September (any year) Midnight
✖B: The Book of Life
✖E: The Spider by Jennifer Estep
✖A: Fireborn by Keri Arthur
✖C: Caressed by Shadows
✖H; Under Attack by Hannah Jayne
✖H: Redemption by H.D. Gordon
✖O: Written in Red The Others #1
✖T: Red Transplanted Tales #1
✖T: Trust
✖A: The Impossibility of Tomorrow by Avery Williams
✖N: Whisper of Sin by Nalini Singh
✖B: Blood on the Bayou
✖I: Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick
✖K: Lead by Kylie Scott
✖I: Demon from the Dark IAD#10
✖N: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men
✖I: Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews
TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge 2014
6/20/14 - 9/22/14
Level: Picnic: 1-2 tasks per category
Progress: 8/8 - COMPLETE 9/17/14
Category 1: Summer Colors
Red:
Category 2: July 4th
History/Historial:
Category 3: Vacations
Different country:
Category 4: Labor Day
So good, you skip work to read:
Category 5: 9/11
Sad:
Category 6: Spell Out
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I'm in for this challenge. For now my level will be Picnic. It may increase depending on how much time my job takes up.Level: Watermelon: 4+ tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Orange
Blue
Yellow
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
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I'm in.Level: Ice Cream: 3 tasks per category
20.06. - 22.09.2014
READ: 29/29
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
✔ Red
02.07.2014 ♥♥♥♥♥✔Orange
03.09.2014 ♥♥♥✔Blue
16.08.2014 ♥♥♥✔ Green
04.07.2014 ♥♥Category 2 July 4th:
✔Read a book that has firework chemistry Lord's Fall 23.08.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔ Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it Remnant Population 03.07.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work Night Season 26.08.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔ Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July The Last Matchmaker: The Heart-Warming True Story of the Man Who Brought Love to Ireland 30.06.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔ Read a book from the historical genre The Heat of the Day 18.07.2014 ♥♥♥
Category 3 Vacations:
✔ Read a book where the characters take a trip Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail 30.06.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔Read a book set in a different country than where you live Savage Nature 11.09.2014 ♥♥♥♥♥ (US)
Read a book where time travel is involved Gates of Thread and Stone
✔ Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to (Italy) The Woman Who Shot Mussolini 05.07.2014 ♥♥
Category 4 Labor Day:
✔ Read a book where a character works hard Zoo City 08.08.2014 ♥♥♥
Read a book that has been released in September (any year) September 2014 Winterkill
✔ Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive) The Hound of the Baskervilles 02.08.2014 ♥♥♥♥
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back
Category 5 9/11:
✔ Read a book set in New York Lover Awakened 09.07.2014 ♥♥♥
✔ Read a book that you think is sad The Bride of Lammermoor 05.07.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔ Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement Still Life 08.07.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔ Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author Mortal Ties #9 30.08.2014 ♥♥♥♥♥
Read a book that was published in September (any year) September 2014: The Memory Keepers
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
Beach
Sun
Hot
Tan
Bikini
✔S The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 28.06.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔u Ursula K. Le Guin The Tombs of Atuan
✔n The Night Itself
✔H Heir of Sea and Fire 13.07.2014 ♥♥♥♥♥
✔o Old Man's War 25.06.2014 ♥♥♥♥♥
✔t The Terra-Cotta Dog 24.06.2014 ♥♥♥
T A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
a Ancillary Justice
✔n Naked in Death 18.07.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔ B The Blue Sword 01.07.2014 ♥♥♥♥♥
✔ e Elizabeth Gaskell Ruth 07.07.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔ a Another Little Piece 06.08.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔ c Cider With Rosie 27.06.2014 ♥♥♥
✔h Hobb Robin Assassin's Apprentice 10.07.2014 ♥♥♥♥♥
✔B The Brothers Karamazov 14.07.2014 ♥♥♥♥♥
✔ i Ivanhoe 12.07.2014 ♥♥♥
✔ k Kerstin Gier Ruby Red 05.08.2014 ♥♥♥♥
i Ian McEwan The Children Act
✔ n Nix Garth Lirael 12.08.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔ i Ilona Andrews Clean Sweep 13.08.2014 ♥♥♥♥
Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14 Level Ice Cream: 3 tasks per category29/29 ~~ finished Sept 18th
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red ~ King of Dublin by Lisa Henry & Heidi Belleau ~~ Read 06/30/14 ~ 3★
Blue ~ Love, Hypothetically by Anne Tenino ~~ Read 06/22/14 ~ 3★
Green ~ Complicated by J.J. Cassidy ~~ Read 08/07/14 ~ 3★
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book:
With hot chemistry ~ Public Display of Everything by Cara Dee ~~ Read 07/05/14 ~ 4★
That's the 4th book in a series ~ Discovered by J.P. Barnaby ~~ Read 07/25/14 ~ 3.5★
From the historical genre ~ Sevener by Thea Hayworth ~~ Read 08/05/14 ~ 3★
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book:
Where the characters take a trip ~ Stuck in Oz by Andrew Grey ~~ Read 09/13/14 ~ 3.5★
Set in a different country ~ Bound to Be a Groom by Megan Mulry ~~ Read 07/30/14 ~ 2.5★
Where time travel is involved ~ Chateau d'Eternite by Ariel Tachna ~~ Read 09/08/14 ~ 2★
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book:
Released in September (any year) ~ Dirty Secret by Rhys Ford ~~ Read 07/21/14 ~ 5★
Whose title has the letters of labor in it ~ Brad's Bachelor Party by River Jaymes ~~ Read 07/21/14 ~ 2★
So good you'd stay home from work to finish ~ All Kinds of Tied Down by Mary Calmes ~~ Read 08/02/14 ~ 5★
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book:
Set in New York ~ Wonderland by Jude Ouvrard ~~ Read 07/03/14 ~ 4★
That I think is sad ~ The River Leith by Leta Blake ~~ Read 07/12/14 ~ 3.5★
Published in September (any year) ~ Rocky's Road by Lynley Wayne ~~ Read 07/01/14 ~ 3★
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
B~ Betrayed by Sandrine Gasq-Dion ~~ Read 08/26/14 ~ 3★
E~ Escaped by J.P. Barnaby ~~ Read 09/10/14 ~ 4★
A~ Adore by Ann Mayburn ~~ Read 07/01/14 ~ 3.5★
C~ Capture & Surrender by L.A. Witt ~~ Read 09/18/14 ~ 4★
H~ His Duke's Gift by Lynn Lorenz ~~ Read 07/25/14 ~ 3★
H~ Human Condition by Jayne Finn ~~ Read 09/12/14 ~ 4★
O~ Only Love by Garrett Leigh ~~ Read 08/21/14 ~ 4★
T~ Taboo For You by Anyta Sunday ~~ Read 08/12/14 ~ 4★
B~ Bone Rider by J. Fally ~~ Read 07/18/14 ~ 5★
I~ In Pieces by Alexa Land ~~ Read 08/09/14 ~ 4★
K~ Kraken by M. Caspian ~~ Read 08/29/14 ~ 3★
I~ Into the Lyons Den by Sandrine Gasq-Dion ~~ Read 09/17/14 ~ 4★
N~ Nothing Special by A.E. Via ~~ Read 09/10/14 ~ 2.5★
I~ In Love with His Alpha Master by Marcy Jacks ~~ Read 07/03/14 ~ 3★
SUMMER Seasonal challengeBegins: 20June14 / Ends 22Sept14
LEVEL - Picnic - 2 tasks per category
28 books read
14/12 tasks completed
✔ Category 1 - SUMMER COLORS:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red -
✔ – 14 July14 Orange
Blue -
- ✔ – 24June14 Yellow
Green
✔ Category 2 - JULY 4TH:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it -
✔ – 19July14 (purple, white, green, tan, peach)Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre - The Aviator's Wife ✔ – 15July14
✔ Category 3 - VACATIONS:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live - PAKISTAN - I Am Malala ✔ – 09July14
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation - THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS - My Own Country: A Doctor's Story – ✔ – 22June14
✔ Category 4 - LABOR DAY:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish - Outlander ✔ – 02Aug14
Read a book where the MC has their own business - Annie owns a bookstore in April Fool Dead ✔ – 25July14
✔ Category 5 - 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad - The Distance Between Us ✔ – 27July14
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement - In the Garden of Beasts: ✔ – 05Aug14
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
✔ BEACH
B - Beautiful Mystery – ✔ – 29June14
E - EARLEY, Tony wrote Jim the Boy ✔ – 31July14
A - ANN B Ross wrote Miss Julia Delivers the Goods ✔ - 08July14
C - CASSANDRA King wrote Moonrise ✔ – 05July14
H - HAMMETT, Dashiell wrote The Thin Man ✔ - 04July14
✔ SUN
S - STANLEY, Michael wrote A Carrion Death ✔ – 23Aug14
U - The Unbearable Lightness of Being ✔ – 13Aug14
N - NGAIO Marsh wrote Enter A Murderer ✔ – 28Aug14
✔ HOT
H - HENKES, Kevin wrote Olive's Ocean ✔ - 08Aug14
O - OSCAR Wilde wrote Lady Windermere's Fan ✔ – 18July14
T - A Town Like Alice ✔ – 05Aug14
✔ TAN
T - A Time to Dance ✔ – 14Aug14
A - ANDREWS, Donna wrote Murder With Puffins ✔ – 29July14
N - NEVADA Barr wrote Endangered Species ✔ – 11Aug14
Bikini
B - Big Sleep ✔ – 21July14
I - Ill Wind ✔ – 24Aug14
K - KATHY Hogan Trochek wrote Every Crooked Nanny ✔ – 31Aug14
I - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings ✔ – 17Sept14
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TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge♢Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
Level: Picnic 1-2 tasks per category
Progress: 17/18
✔ Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Orange
Blue
Yellow
Green
✔ Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre
✔ Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
✔ Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
✔ Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
Beach, Sun, Hot, Tan, Bikini
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As I am going on holiday I will change to picnic levelI'm ready
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Orange
Blue
Yellow
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge♢Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
♢Level: Picnic 1-2 tasks/category♢
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Orange
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July - Up From the Grave
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
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TCF'S Summer Seasonal ChallengeDuration: 6/21/14 - 9/22/14♢
Progress:
Books: 11
Categories: 3/6
Levels:
Picnic: 1-2 tasks per category
Category 1 - Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Orange - Every Hidden Fear by Linda Rodriguez 8/25/14
Blue - The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe 8/11/14
Yellow
Green
Category 2 - July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series
The Cakes of Wrath by Jacklyn Brady 7/07/14
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre
Heirs and Graces by Rhys Bowen 8/16/14
Category 3 - Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
The Arrangement by Mary Balogh 9/02/14
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
'Til the Well Runs Dry: A Novel by Lauren Francis-Sharma
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation
Category 4 - Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Boiled Over by Barbara Ross 7/26/14
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan (pprbk release) 9/03/14
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Doing It at the Dixie Dew: A Mystery by Ruth Moose 8/03/14
Category 5 - 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Every Broken Trust: A Mystery by Linda Rodriguez 8/21/14
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 - Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
S - Sarah Atwell, Pane of Death 7/21/14
U - Brady Udall, The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint
N - Nora DeLoach, Mama Pursues Murderous Shadows 6/26/14
TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge♢Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
description Watermelon: 4+ tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors: DONE
Orange- Pandemonium 7-7-14
Blue-Second Life of Abigail Walker 8-15-14
Yellow Golden 7-24-14
Green-Messages From Heaven 8-19-14
Category 2 July 4th: DONE
Read a book that has firework chemistry~Slammed 8-27-14
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it Spindlers 9-12-14
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July-Liesel and Po 8-10-14
Read a book from the historical genre-Ballad of Lucy Whipple 8-25-14
Category 3 Vacations: DONE
Read a book where the characters take a trip-Meaning of Maggie 8-18-14
Read a book set in a different country than where you live-Racing in the Rain 7-17-14
Read a book where time travel is involved~Alienated 6-21-14
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to-School of Charm NC 7-27-14
Category 4 Labor Day: DONE
Read a book where a character works hard~Day of Tears 7-5-14
Read a book that has been released in September (any year) Rot and Ruin 7-13-14
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish-East 8-17-14
Read a book where the MC has their own business-Crash 7-9-14
Category 5~DONE
Read a book set in New York-From the Mixed up Files...6-21-14
Read a book that you think is sad-Pretty Girl 13 7-1-14
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement-You Know Where to Find Me 6-21-14
Read a book that was published in September~Where the Stars Still Shine 6-30-15
Category 6 Spell Out:DONE
Spell out with author, series, or title
B Bowman, Erin Frozen 8-23-14
E Escape Under the Forever Sky 8-5-14
A Acosta, Marta Dark Companion 8-21-14
C Coal Miners Bride 8-2-14
H Heartbeat 7-4-14
H Harnett, Sonya-Ghosts Child
O Oliver, Lauren Panic 7-20-14
T Taylor, Laini-Days of Blood and Starlight 7-10-14
T~Tolan, Stephanie-Listen 8-1-14
A Adele Griffin, Loud Awake and Lost 8-8-14
N Napoli, Donna Jo Storm 8-9-10
B Before I Die 8-14-14
I I Thought My Soul Would Fly 6-20-14
K Katrina 7-29-14
I If You Find Me 8-29-14
N Natalie Whipple House of Ivy and Sorrow 6-30-14
I In the After 9-14-14
Ice Cream: 3 tasks per categoryDONE
Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red A Very Maxie Christmas 7/9 ★★★
OrangeThe Best Halloween Ever 7/8 ★★★
Blue Six Geese A-Slaying 7/7 ★★★
Yellow The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 7/8 ★★★★
Green Charms and Chocolate Chips 7/6 ★★★
July 4th:
cover has lots of different colors on it Heidi Heckelbeck Goes to Camp! 7/4 ★★★★★
4th in a series Against the Storm 6/22 ★★★
title starts with any letter in July Undead and Unsure 7/14 ★
Vacations:
characters take a trip Miss Rumphius 6/21 ★★★★
time travel is involved Hollow City 6/21 ★★★★
set in a place you've gone on vacation Provincetown Safe Harbor 6/22 ★★★★
Labor Day:
character works hard Bullseye 6/30 ★★★★★
released in September Scorch 6/23 ★★★
MC has their own business Where There's a Witch 6/25 ★★
9/11:
set in New York Terminal City 7/5 ★★★
features politics, government, or law enforcement Cress 6/23 ★★★★★
published in September (any year)Big Bad Wolf 8/9 ★★★★
Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
B A Blood Seduction 7/1 ★★
e EcoBeauty 7/3 ★★★
a A Salty Piece of Land 6/24 ★★★
c Charms and Chocolate Chips 7/6 ★★★
h The Haunted Bridge 7/7 ★★★
S A Sheetcake Named Desire6/24 ★★★
u Under Attack 7/28 ★★★★
n The Night Tourist 7/1 ★★★
H The Haunted Showboat 7/15 ★★★
o Open Season 8/6 ★★★★
t Thomas J. Stanley The Millionaire Next Door 7/30 ★★★★
T Tempt the Stars 7/12 ★★★
a Anderson Daryl Murder in Mystic Cove 6/29 ★★★
N Neill, Chloe Friday Night Bites 6/20 ★★
B Beach Girls 6/23 ★★★★
I Into the Dark 6/30 ★★★
k Kate Klise Dying to Meet You 7/6 ★★★★
I Island Boy 6/21 ★★★★
n Nancy Holzner Bloodstone 7/17 ★★★
i The Inspired Home: Interiors of Deep Beauty 7/2 ★★★
DoneTCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge
Duration: June 20/14 - Sept 22/14
Levels: Watermelon: 4+ tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors: Done
Red-
6/25/2014Orange
Blue-
6/29/2014Yellow-
6/22/2014Green-
6/22/2014
Category 2 July 4th:Done
Read a book that has firework chemistry:Vampire Most WantedbyLynsay Sands7/27/2014****
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work :Olivia Cunning,Wicked Beat7/11/2014****
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July LothairebyKresley Cole7/25/2014
Read a book from the historical genre OutlanderbyDiana Gabaldon7/10/2014 ****
Category 3 Vacations:Done
Read a book where the characters take a trip:Libba Bray,Libba Bray7/1/2014
Read a book set in a different country than where you live The Reluctant VampirebyLynsay Sands7/18/2014****
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia Undead and UnwedbyMaryJanice Davidson8/12/2014
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to :Laurann Dohner,Valiant6/21/2014***
Category 4 Labor Day:Done
Read a book where a character works hard .ShiverbyKaren Robards8/5/2014
Read a book that has been released in September (any year) One Lucky VampirebyLynsay Sands7/26/2014
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish PurebyJennifer L. Armentrout8/1/2014
Read a book where the MC has their own business Blossom Street BridesbyDebbie Macomber7/28/2014
Category 5 9/11:Done
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad The Fault in Our StarsbyJohn Green8/11/2014
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement Shades of MidnightbyLara Adrian7/29/2014
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author Dreams of a Dark WarriorbyKresley Cole7/23/2014
Read a book that was published in September (any year)Born to BitebyLynsay Sands6/24/2014
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title Done
B-Chloe Neill,Blood Games8/19/2014
e.The ChasebyJanet Evanovich7/2/2014
aAll Is Bright: A Short StorybySarah Pekkanen6/23/2014***
c:Claudia's PleasurebyAnh Leod6/23/2014 **
h Hungry for YoubyLynsay Sands7/17/2014****
S Lynsay Sands,The Lady is a Vamp7/20/2014
u Under a Vampire MoonbyLynsay Sands7/20/2014
n Never Seduce a ScotbyMaya Banks 8/12/2014*****
H Highlander Most Wanted,Maya Banks8/13/2014
o:Olivia Cunning,Double Time7/16/2014
t-TerminatedbyRachel Caine7-1-2014****
T-Two Weeks' NoticebyRachel Caine6/29/2014****
a After Dead: What Came Next in the World of Sookie Stackhouse6/24/2014
n-The Nephilin All For YoubyDana Marie Bell8/22/2014
B:Brodi Ashton,Evertrue7/12/2014
I-:Darkness AvengedbyAlexandra Ivy6/27/2014
k:Sherrilyn Kenyon,Born of Fury7/15/2014*****
I-IAD Demon from the DarkbyKresley Cole7/21/2014
n -New Species JusticebyLaurann Dohner8/20/2014
I-Immortal Ever Afterby Lynsay Sands7/26/2014
TCF'S Summer Seasonal ChallengeDuration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14
I'm in for the Picnic level once again! 16/16 completed!
Category 1 Summer Colors: Completed 2/2
Read a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Blue
Seducing the Playboy (Hot Nights #2) by Amanda Usen 6/22/14 5starsGreen
Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich and Dorien Kelly 6/29/14 4starsCategory 2 July 4th: Completed 2/2
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Since I Saw You (Because You Are Mine #4) by Beth Kery 7/4/14 4stars (between Kam and Lin - explosive)
Read a book from the historical genre
Innocent Heart by Millie Ledford Lee 7/2/14 4stars (Kentucky/Virginia late 1800's)
Category 3 Vacations: Completed 2/2
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Against the Edge (The Raines of Wind Canyon #8) by Kat Martin 7/21/14 4stars (Houston, LA, Phoenix, Louisiana)
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Killer Librarian by Mary Lou Kirwin 7/23/14 3stars (London/England)
Category 4 Labor Day: Completed 2/2
Read a book where a character works hard
For the Love of His Life by Fiona McGier 6/21/14 4stars (Veronica - accountant plus bakes pies for family resort; Raul - when he's acting in a movie)
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Before We Kiss (Fool's Gold #14) by Susan Mallery 6/24/14 4stars (Dellina Hopkins - event planner)
Category 5 9/11: Completed 2/2
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
The Last First Date by Maggie Wells 7/11/14 3stars (Lang Sheppard - police officer/Detective)
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
A Pretense of Love by Aileen Fish 7/23/14 3stars (September 14,2013)
Category 6 Spell Out: Completed 6/6
Spell out with author, series, or title
H Helm, Nicole - All I Have (Farmer's Market #1) 7/10/14 4stars
O Olivia Miles - Recipe for Romance (Maple Woods #2) 7/27/14 4stars
T Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom 6/27/14 5stars
T Two Week Seduction by Kathy Lyons 6/29/14 4stars
A Against the Odds (The Raines of Wind Canyon, #7) by Kat Martin 7/7/14 4stars
N No Sunshine When She's Gone by Kate Angell 7/3/14 4stars
TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge♢Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
Level: Ice Cream: 3 tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red -
by Agatha Christie - 6/25/14Orange -
by Agatha Christie - 6/29/14Blue -
by Cornelia Funke - 7/23/14Yellow
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Sorceress of Darshiva by David Eddings - 7/28/14
The Malloreon #4
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
The Lost Journal by Chris Blewitt - 8/1/14
Read a book from the historical genre
The Venetian Betrayal by Steve Berry - 7/9/14
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Zadok's Treasure by Margot Arnold - 7/5/14
Travel from UK to Israel
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
The Xibalba Murders by Lyn Hamilton - 7/24/14
Set in Mexico; I live in USA
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - 6/23/14
Set in Atlanta - I have vacationed there.
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce - 7/4/14
Works hard to become a knight.
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
The Trouble with Harriet by Dorothy Cannell - 7/14/14
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Angel's Verdict by Mary Stanton - 7/17/14
MC has her own law practice.
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Killing the Goose by Richard Lockridge - 8/3/14
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Naked Heat by Richard Castle - 7/2/14
Features law enforcement
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Magic Marks the Spot by Caroline Carlson - 8/21/14
Published in September 2013
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
Beach
B Outfoxed by Rita Mae Brown - 7/3/14
E Murder in Death's Door County by Elizabeth (Jackie) Rose - 6/27/14
A Illegal Magic by Arlene Blakely - 7/11/14
C Playing With Poison by Cindy Blackburn - 6/27/14
H Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen - 7/15/14
Sun
S E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton - 7/21/14
U An Uncollected Death: A Charlotte Anthony Mystery by Meg Wolfe - 9/1/14
N Death With An Ocean View by Nora Charles - 8/7/14
Tan
T Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn - 8/17/14
A Miss Julia Hits the Road by Ann B. Ross - 7/18/14
N Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik - 9/13/14
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TCF's Summertime and the Weather Is Easy Summer ChallengeLevel: Ice Cream - 3 tasks per category
Duration: 06/20/14 - 09/22/14
Finished: 5/29
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red: Dark Lover | J.R. Ward
Blue: Lover Eternal | J.R. Ward
Yellow: A Clash of Kings | George R.R. Martin
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that is 4th in a series
City of Fallen Angels | Cassandra Clare
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
You're the One That I Want | Giovanna Fletcher 06/26/14 ♥♥♥½
Read a book from the historical genre
Duke by Day, Rogue by Night | Katherine Bone
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book set in a different country than where you live (Denmark)
Whiskey Beach | Nora Roberts
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
#3 Confessions of a Shopaholic | Sophie Kinsella 06/25/14 ♥♥♥½
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to (London)
Neverwhere | Neil Gaiman 06/30/14 ♥♥♥
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (September 2012)
The Diviners | Libba Bray
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it
A Bridge to Love | Nancy Herkness
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Shopaholic Takes Manhattan | Sophie Kinsella
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
To Kill a Mockingbird | Harper Lee 06/19/14 ♥♥♥
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Succubus Dreams | Richelle Mead
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
Beach
B: Leigh Bardugo | Shadow and Bone
E: Evette Davis | Woman King
A: Awakened | Brenda K. Davies
C: Crossing | Stacey Wallace Benefiel
H: Heist Society | Ally Carter
Sun
S: Succubus on Top | Richelle Mead
U: Unseen | Mari Jungstedt
N: Northern Lights | Nora Roberts
Bikini
B: Born at Midnight | C.C. Hunter
I: The Iron King | Julie Kagawa
K: Killer Cupcakes | Leighann Dobbs
I: The Immortal Rules | Julie Kagawa 06/29/14 ♥♥♥♥
N: Nightwalker: The First Dark Days Novel | Jocelynn Drake
I: In the Band | Jean Haus
I'd like to try this one, please -
Picnic level .
Dates 6-20 to 9 -22
I have to look at my books and the tasks to see which ones I'll be doing !
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Orange
Blue
Yellow
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
Beach
Sun
Hot
Tan
Bikini
Picnic level .
Dates 6-20 to 9 -22
I have to look at my books and the tasks to see which ones I'll be doing !
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Orange
Blue
Yellow
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
Beach
Sun
Hot
Tan
Bikini
I'm in!Summertime and the Weather is Easy
Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14
Level: Watermelon (4+ tasks per category)
(24/24 tasks)
•Re-reads are allowed and any genre is ok
•Once you’ve read a book strike through it and rate it
•Update your original post and occasionally post a general update if you’d like to
•No reading until 6/20 but you can reserve your spot & put your lists together
•This will be a six part challenge, pick your level then pick your books
•Have fun & happy reading!
Watermelon: 4+ tasks per category
(4/4)
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a book whose covers are at least 50%:
(4/4)
Category 2 July 4th:
(4/4)
Category 3 Vacations:
(4/4)
Category 4 Labor Day:
Red by Erica Spindler 7/30 ★★★
(4/4)
Category 5 9/11:
The Color Purple by Alice Walker 8/5 ★★★★
(15/15)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
S Spark, Muriel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 6/30 ★★★★
U Ubik by Phillip K. Dick 7/12 ★★★
N Nicci French Waiting for Wednesday 7/10 ★★★★
H Hill, Susan The Various Haunts of Men 7/7 ★★★★
O O'Brien, Kevin Disturbed 7/22 ★★★★
T Thomas Pynchon The Crying of Lot 49 7/26 ★★★
T The Treatment by Mo Hayder 8/11 ★★★★
A Animal Farm by George Orwell 7/13 ★★★★★
N Native Son by Richard Wright 7/19 ★★★★★
BThe Burning Air by Erin Kelly 7/24 ★★★★
I I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg 7/5 ★★★★
K Kava, Alex A Perfect Evil 8/4 ★★★★
I Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen 7/29 ★★★★
N The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke 7/17 ★★★
I Iron House by John Hart 8/7 ★★★★
TCF'S Summer Seasonal ChallengeDuration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
Level: Watermelon: 4+ tasks per category
TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge Complete!
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Blue
Yellow-
-All Creatures Great and SmallGreen
Top Secret Twenty-One by Janet Evanovich-Completed 7/25/14-****Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry-
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it-
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre-
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia-
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard-
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)-
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business-
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York-
Read a book that you think is sad-
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement-
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
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TCF's Summer Seasonal Challenge
Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14
Level: Watermelon: 4+ tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Red:
by Katie Reus - ♥♥♥♥ -7/30/14Orange:
by Keri Arthur - ♥♥♥♥ - 9/2/14Blue:
by Cari Quinn - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/9/14Yellow:
by Chloe Neill - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 7/30/14Green:
by Jan Meredith - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/10/14Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry: Breaking Away by Toni Aleo - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 6/23/14
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it: Fairies in My Fireplace by R.L. Naquin - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 6/28/14
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work: Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout - ♥♥♥♥ - 8/7/14
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July: Unbroken by Melody Grace - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 7/15/14
Read a book from the historical genre: Donners of the Dead by Karina Halle - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 9/8/14
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip: The Devil's Reprise by Karina Halle - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 8/4/14
Read a book set in a different country than where you live: Dark Days by Caitlin Kittredge - ♥♥♥♥ 7/11/14
Read a book where time travel is involved:
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 9/15/14
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to: Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton - ♥♥♥♥ - 8/29/14
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard: Recipe for Satisfaction by Gina Gordon - ♥♥♥♥ - 8/29/14
Read a book that has been released in September (any year): Untamed Hearts - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/15/14
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive): Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 8/25/14
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish: Maybe Someday - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 8/8/14
Read a book where the MC has their own business: Everything You Need to Know by HelenKay Dimon - ♥♥♥ - 7/27/14
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York: Definitely Naughty by Jo Leigh - ♥♥♥ - 7/27/14
Read a book that you think is sad: Crash into You by Katie McGarry - ♥♥♥♥ - 8/9/14
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement: Wild Child by Molly O'Keefe - ♥♥♥ - 8/16/14
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author: Blood Bond - ♥♥♥♥ - 6/24/14
Read a book that was published in September (any year): The Devil's Metal by Karina Halle - ♥♥♥♥ - 8/1/14
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
B: Breathe by Abbi Glines - ♥♥♥ - 7/24/14
E: Consumed by Emily Snow - ♥♥♥ - 8/30/14
A: All Lined Up by Cora Carmack - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/18/14
C: Crossing the Line by Katie McGarry - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/6/14
H: Hard as You Can by Laura Kaye - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 7/17/14
S: Sadie Walker is Stranded by Madeleine Roux - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/1/14
U: Unafraid by Melody Grace - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/16/14
N: Wild Things by Chloe Neill - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 7/30/14
H: Dust to Dust by Karina Halle - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 8/18/14
O: Off the Edge by Carolyn Crane - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 7/14/14
T: Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong - ♥♥♥ - 7/14/14
T: Taken by Him by Red Garnier - ♥♥ - 7/28/14
A: Against the Dark by Carolyn Crane - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 7/12/14
N: Pushing the Limits by Nancy Fraser - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/29/14
B: Burned by Sarah Morgan - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/26/14
I: Into the Shadows by Carolyn Crane - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 7/27/14
K: Knock Out by Michele Mannon - ♥♥♥♥ - 6/22/14
I: My Hunger by Lisa Renee Jones - Inside Out Series - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/27/14
N: Captivation by Nicola Moriarty - ♥♥♥ - 7/26/14
I: My Control by Lisa Renee Jones - Inside Out Series - ♥♥♥♥ - 9/10/14
TCF's Summer Seasonal Challenge Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14
Level: Watermelon 4 tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Red:
Orange:
Blue:
Yellow:
Green:
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry:
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it:
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work:
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July:
Read a book from the historical genre:
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip:
Read a book set in a different country than where you live:
Read a book where time travel is involved:
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia:
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to:
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard:
Read a book that has been released in September (any year):
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive):
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish:
Read a book where the MC has their own business:
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York:
Read a book that you think is sad:
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement:
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author:
Read a book that was published in September (any year):
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
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TCF's Summer Seasonal Challenge Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14
Watermelon: 4+ tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Orange
Blue
Yellow
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
Beach
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Tan
Bikini
TCF'S Summertime and the Weather is Easy ~ Summer ChallengeIce Cream: 3 tasks per category
♢Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
√ Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%: * Done
Red: YES 8/7
Blue: Raining Men 6/23
Yellow: The Road Taken 9/2
√ Category 2 July 4th: * DONE
√Read a book that has firework chemistry:Fall Into the Sun 6/20
√Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it:A Chance to Fight 6/27
√ Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July:
7/3 √Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip:Nexus 8/25
Read a book set in a different country than where you live:Something Different 6/25 (Set in England)
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to: Diving in Deep8/22
√ Category 4 Labor Day: *DONE
√ Read a book whose title has the letters of LABOR in it (doesn't have to be consecutive): [:Liar|11324929] (Zero at the Bone, #1.3) 7/3
√ Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish: [BOOK:The Raven King|18187013] 7/12
√ Read a book where the MC has their own business:Lab Rat's Love 7/10
Category 5 9/11: *DONE
Read a book set in New York:
Read a book that you think is sad: Suicide Watch 8/25
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement: Under the Skin - 7/21
Read a book that was published in September (any year): Guns n' Boys, Part 1 9/8
Category 6 Spell Out: *DONE
Spell out with author, series, or title
Beach:
B: The Backup Boyfriend 8/31
E: Embracing His Syn 8/5
A: After the Ride 9/5
C: Christmas in the Sandbox 9/5
H: High & Tight 9/5
Hot:
H: Hazards of Stagnation 8/20
O: On Edge 8/6
T: Taken by the Rookie 8/22
Tan:
T: Tomfoolery 7/31
A: Arm Candy 7/17
N: Noticed Me Yet? 7/17
DONE!! DONE!!! DONE!! DONE!!! DONE!! DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!! DONE!!! DONE!!
TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge♢Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
I'm in for Picnic to start!
1/8 books completed
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
✔ Red -
- finished 7/2 - ★★★★★Orange
Blue
Yellow
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre - Mine Till Midnight
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book where time travel is involved - Beyond the Highland Mist
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it - Pleasure Unbound
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement - Sticks & Stones
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
Beach
Sun
Hot
H - Life Lessons by Kaje Harper
O - Gaven by J.C. Owens
T - Love & Loyalty by Tere Michaels
Tan
Bikini
The Challenge FactoryTCF'S Summertime and the Weather is Easy ~ Summer Challenge
Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14
Progress: 45 out of 45
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red:
Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow - *** - 7/4/2014 - 403 Pages
Orange:
Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman - ***** - 6/27/2014 - 298 Pages
Blue:
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 7/16/2014 - 375 Pages
Yellow:
Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas - *** - 7/14/2014 - 391 Pages
Green:
Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris - **** - 6/23/2014 - 327 Pages
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich - ***** - 8/21/2014 - 324 Pages
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search For A New Best Friend by Rachel Bertsche - ***** - 6/26/2014 - 349 Pages
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
The Heart of a Woman by Maya Angelou - **** - 9/1/2014 - 288 Pages
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July:
Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 7/2/2014 - 332 Pages
Read a book from the historical genre:
Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare - ***** - 6/22/2014 - 370 Pages
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Something About You by Julie James - **** - 7/15/2014 - Goes to Michigan
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht - **** - 7/8/2014 - 338 Pages - Set in Serbia
Read a book where time travel is involved
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde - **** - 8/20/2014 - 374 Pages
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia:
The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown - **** - 8/15/2014 - 320 Pages
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to:
If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You by Kelly Cutrone - ***** - 6/21/2014 - 208 Pages - New York City
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James - ***** - 7/23/2014 - 287 Pages
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke - ***** - 9/22/2014
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - **** - 7/21/2014 - 268 Pages
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Blood Cross by Faith Hunter - ***** - 7/17/2014 - 321 Pages
Read a book where the MC has their own business
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards - ***** - 7/18/2014 - 401 Pages
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York:
Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks - **** - 7/3/2014 - 387 Pages
Read a book that you think is sad:
The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe - **** - 8/10/2014 - 336 Pages
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail by Malika Oufkir - **** - 7/24/2014 - 293 Pages
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Reunion: Once More With Feeling / Treasures Lost, Treasures Found by Nora Roberts - ***** - 9/21/2014
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill - ***** - 9/19/2014
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title:
Beach:
B: Biggest Flirts by Jennifer Echols - ***** - 7/31/2014 - 336 Pages
E: Eloisa James; The Duke Is Mine - *** - 7/28/2014 - 367 Pages
A: Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery - **** - 7/7/2014 - 379 Pages
C: Christie Ridgway; Beach House No. 9 - **** - 7/1/2014 - 384 Pages
H: House Rules by Jodi Picoult - ***** - 9/18/2014
Sun:
S: Robin Sloan; Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore - ***** - 8/7/2014 - 304 Pages
U: Ursula K. Le Guin; Gifts - *** - 8/19/2014 - 274 Pages
N: Nora Roberts; Shadow Spell - **** - 7/22/2014 - 319 Pages
Hot
H: Justin Halpern; Sh*t My Dad Says - **** - 7/9/2014 - 159 Pages
O: Of Poseidon by Anna Banks - ** - 8/27/2014 - 324 Pages
T: These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman - *** - 7/29/2014 - 374 Pages
Tan:
T: Aisha Tyler; Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales of Epic Humiliation - ***** - 8/2/2014
A: Cecelia Ahern; The Book of Tomorrow - *** - 8/12/2014 - 320 Pages
N: The Neverending Story by Michael Ende - *** - 8/6/2014 - 396 Pages
Bikini:
B: Jim Butcher; Proven Guilty - ***** - 8/4/2014 - 480 Pages
I: I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak - ***** - 7/14/2014 - 360 Pages
K: Kristen Ashley; Rock Chick Rescue - ***** - 9/3/2014
I: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 7/27/2014 - 382 Pages
N: Nina Sankovitch; Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading - *** - 8/25/2014 - 241 Pages
I: Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell - *** - 8/29/2014 - 184 Pages
I love watermelon so I'm going for 4 each.Duration: June 20 - September 22, 2014
Level: 4+ tasks per category
READ: 26/25 tasks
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
✔Red: Whisper Kiss - Deborah Cooke 7/7
✔Orange: The Devil's Punchbowl - Greg Iles 8/3
✔Blue: Back to You - Robin Kaye 7/14
✔Yellow: The Darkest Craving - Gena Showalter 6/27
✔Green: Shadow Highlander - Donna Grant 7/29
Category 2 July 4th:
✔Read a book that has firework chemistry
Dire Needs - Stephanie Tyler 7/9
✔Read a book that is 4th in a series:
My Soul to Keep - Sharie Kohler 6/29
✔Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Lucky in Love - Carolyn Brown 7/22
✔Read a book from the historical genre:
Bound to a Warrior - Donna Fletcher 6/30
Category 3 Vacations:
✔Read a book where the characters take a trip:
Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews (from Georgia USA to Georgia, Asia) 6/23
✔Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Bite Marks - Jennifer Rardin (Australia, I live in USA) 7/16
✔Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Blood Born - Linda Howard (Washington DC) 7/27
Category 4 Labor Day:
✔Read a book where a character works hard
The Serpent on the Crown - Elizabeth Peters 8/22
✔Read a book that has been released in September:
Ashfall - Mike Mullen (2011) 6/21
✔Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it
The Broken Hearts Club - Ethan Black (brOken heARts cLuB) 7/8
✔Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Nowhere Near Respectable - Mary Jo Putney 7/31
✔Read a book where the MC has their own business
The Big Dirt Nap - Rosemary Harris 8/17
Category 5 9/11:
✔Read a book set in New York
Drive Me Wild - Christine Warren 7/11
✔Read a book that you think is sad
Between, Georgia - Joshilyn Jackson 7/5
✔Read a book that features law enforcement:
XO - Jeffrey Deaver (FBI) 6/26
✔Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Once in a Lifetime - Jill Shalvis 8/24
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
✔Beach
B: The Blue Sword - Robin McKinley 6/25
E: Children of the Storm - Elizabeth Peters 7/3
A: Vampire in Atlantis - Alyssa Day 6/28
C: Chill - Stephanie Rowe 7/9
H: His Carnal Need - Ruth Kerce 7/13
✔Sun
S: Spirit and Dust - Rosemary Clement-Moore 6/30
U: White Wedding -Ursula Sinclair 8/11
N: No Longer a Gentleman - Mary Jo Putney 8/30
✔Hot
H: Blood Born - Linda Howard 7/27
O: One More Bite - Jennifer Rardin 6/29
T: The Thirteenth House - Sharon Shinn 8/7
✔Tan
T: Tongue In Chic - Christina Dodd 7/12
A: Always On My Mind - Jill Shalvis 7/5
N: Night Falls on the Wicked - Sharie Kohler 7/13
✔Bikini
B: Beauty - Robin McKinley 7/22
I: I, Alex Cross - James Patterson 7/8
K: Vampire Mine - Kerrelyn Sparks 8/2
I: The Ice Princess - Camilla Läckberg 7/17
N: Nightshine - Lynn Viehl 9/16
I: The Devil's Punchbowl - Greg Iles 8/3
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge♢Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
Level:Picnic: 1-2 tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Blue
Green~
by A.G. Howard~ 9/28/14Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it-
~ by Vicky Alvear Shecter~ 7/12/14Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July-
~ by Kirsty McKay~7/15/14Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book set in a different country than where you live-
~ by Michael Crichton~ 8/23/14Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
~ by Susan Vaught~ 8/28/14Read a book that has been released in September (any year)-
~ by Atia Abawi~ 9/8/14Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish-
~ by Eva Vanrell~ 8/18/14Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
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Completed in Post #21 with almost two months to spare!
Finished my challenge...happy reading!Levels: Watermelon: 4+ tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Red
Orange
Blue
Yellow
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
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finally finished!Summertime and the Weather is Easy
Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14
Level: Watermelon (4+ tasks per category)
(24/24 tasks)
•Re-reads are allowed and any genre is ok
•Once you’ve read a book strike through it and rate it
•Update your original post and occasionally post a general update if you’d like to
•No reading until 6/20 but you can reserve your spot & put your lists together
•This will be a six part challenge, pick your level then pick your books
•Have fun & happy reading!
Watermelon: 4+ tasks per category
(4/4)
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a book whose covers are at least 50%:
(4/4)
Category 2 July 4th:
(4/4)
Category 3 Vacations:
(4/4)
Category 4 Labor Day:
Red by Erica Spindler 7/30 ★★★
(4/4)
Category 5 9/11:
The Color Purple by Alice Walker 8/5 ★★★★
(15/15)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
S Spark, Muriel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 6/30 ★★★★
U Ubik by Phillip K. Dick 7/12 ★★★
N Nicci French Waiting for Wednesday 7/10 ★★★★
H Hill, Susan The Various Haunts of Men 7/7 ★★★★
O O'Brien, Kevin Disturbed 7/22 ★★★★
T Thomas Pynchon The Crying of Lot 49 7/26 ★★★
T The Treatment by Mo Hayder 8/11 ★★★★
A Animal Farm by George Orwell 7/13 ★★★★★
N Native Son by Richard Wright 7/19 ★★★★★
BThe Burning Air by Erin Kelly 7/24 ★★★★
I I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg 7/5 ★★★★
K Kava, Alex A Perfect Evil 8/4 ★★★★
I Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen 7/29 ★★★★
N The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke 7/17 ★★★
I Iron House by John Hart 8/7 ★★★★
FINISHED!!!!TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge
♢Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
description Watermelon: 4+ tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors: DONE
Orange- Pandemonium 7-7-14
Blue-Second Life of Abigail Walker 8-15-14
Yellow Golden 7-24-14
Green-Messages From Heaven 8-19-14
Category 2 July 4th: DONE
Read a book that has firework chemistry~Slammed 8-27-14
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it Spindlers 9-12-14
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July-Liesel and Po 8-10-14
Read a book from the historical genre-Ballad of Lucy Whipple 8-25-14
Category 3 Vacations: DONE
Read a book where the characters take a trip-Meaning of Maggie 8-18-14
Read a book set in a different country than where you live-Racing in the Rain 7-17-14
Read a book where time travel is involved~Alienated 6-21-14
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to-School of Charm NC 7-27-14
Category 4 Labor Day: DONE
Read a book where a character works hard~Day of Tears 7-5-14
Read a book that has been released in September (any year) Rot and Ruin 7-13-14
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish-East 8-17-14
Read a book where the MC has their own business-Crash 7-9-14
Category 5~DONE
Read a book set in New York-From the Mixed up Files...6-21-14
Read a book that you think is sad-Pretty Girl 13 7-1-14
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement-You Know Where to Find Me 6-21-14
Read a book that was published in September~Where the Stars Still Shine 6-30-15
Category 6 Spell Out:DONE
Spell out with author, series, or title
B Bowman, Erin Frozen 8-23-14
E Escape Under the Forever Sky 8-5-14
A Acosta, Marta Dark Companion 8-21-14
C Coal Miners Bride 8-2-14
H Heartbeat 7-4-14
H Harnett, Sonya-Ghosts Child
O Oliver, Lauren Panic 7-20-14
T Taylor, Laini-Days of Blood and Starlight 7-10-14
T~Tolan, Stephanie-Listen 8-1-14
A Adele Griffin, Loud Awake and Lost 8-8-14
N Napoli, Donna Jo Storm 8-9-10
B Before I Die 8-14-14
I I Thought My Soul Would Fly 6-20-14
K Katrina 7-29-14
I If You Find Me 8-29-14
N Natalie Whipple House of Ivy and Sorrow 6-30-14
I In the After 9-14-14
Finished!TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge
♢Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
Level: Ice Cream: 3 tasks per category
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red -
by Agatha Christie - 6/25/14Orange -
by Agatha Christie - 6/29/14Blue -
by Cornelia Funke - 7/23/14Yellow
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Sorceress of Darshiva by David Eddings - 7/28/14
The Malloreon #4
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
The Lost Journal by Chris Blewitt - 8/1/14
Read a book from the historical genre
The Venetian Betrayal by Steve Berry - 7/9/14
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Zadok's Treasure by Margot Arnold - 7/5/14
Travel from UK to Israel
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
The Xibalba Murders by Lyn Hamilton - 7/24/14
Set in Mexico; I live in USA
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - 6/23/14
Set in Atlanta - I have vacationed there.
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce - 7/4/14
Works hard to become a knight.
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
The Trouble with Harriet by Dorothy Cannell - 7/14/14
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Angel's Verdict by Mary Stanton - 7/17/14
MC has her own law practice.
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Killing the Goose by Richard Lockridge - 8/3/14
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Naked Heat by Richard Castle - 7/2/14
Features law enforcement
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Magic Marks the Spot by Caroline Carlson - 8/21/14
Published in September 2013
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
Beach
B Outfoxed by Rita Mae Brown - 7/3/14
E Murder in Death's Door County by Elizabeth (Jackie) Rose - 6/27/14
A Illegal Magic by Arlene Blakely - 7/11/14
C Playing With Poison by Cindy Blackburn - 6/27/14
H Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen - 7/15/14
Sun
S E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton - 7/21/14
U An Uncollected Death: A Charlotte Anthony Mystery by Meg Wolfe - 9/1/14
N Death With An Ocean View by Nora Charles - 8/7/14
Tan
T Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn - 8/17/14
A Miss Julia Hits the Road by Ann B. Ross - 7/18/14
N Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik - 9/13/14
Hot
Bikini
UPDATE Message # 13 - CHALLENGE COMPLETED - 17Sept14I was actually done some time ago, but was hoping I would get ALL the spell-words done. Alas, I'm two shy and won't get them done before next week, so I'm calling this one finished.
SUMMER Seasonal challenge
Begins: 20June14 / Ends 22Sept14
LEVEL - Picnic - 2 tasks per category
28 books read
14/12 tasks completed
✔ Category 1 - SUMMER COLORS:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red -
✔ – 14 July14 Orange
Blue -
- ✔ – 24June14 Yellow
Green
✔ Category 2 - JULY 4TH:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it -
✔ – 19July14 (purple, white, green, tan, peach)Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre - The Aviator's Wife ✔ – 15July14
✔ Category 3 - VACATIONS:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live - PAKISTAN - I Am Malala ✔ – 09July14
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation - THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS - My Own Country: A Doctor's Story – ✔ – 22June14
✔ Category 4 - LABOR DAY:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish - Outlander ✔ – 02Aug14
Read a book where the MC has their own business - Annie owns a bookstore in April Fool Dead ✔ – 25July14
✔ Category 5 - 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad - The Distance Between Us ✔ – 27July14
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement - In the Garden of Beasts: ✔ – 05Aug14
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
✔ BEACH
B - Beautiful Mystery – ✔ – 29June14
E - EARLEY, Tony wrote Jim the Boy ✔ – 31July14
A - ANN B Ross wrote Miss Julia Delivers the Goods ✔ - 08July14
C - CASSANDRA King wrote Moonrise ✔ – 05July14
H - HAMMETT, Dashiell wrote The Thin Man ✔ - 04July14
✔ SUN
S - STANLEY, Michael wrote A Carrion Death ✔ – 23Aug14
U - The Unbearable Lightness of Being ✔ – 13Aug14
N - NGAIO Marsh wrote Enter A Murderer ✔ – 28Aug14
✔ HOT
H - HENKES, Kevin wrote Olive's Ocean ✔ - 08Aug14
O - OSCAR Wilde wrote Lady Windermere's Fan ✔ – 18July14
T - A Town Like Alice ✔ – 05Aug14
✔ TAN
T - A Time to Dance ✔ – 14Aug14
A - ANDREWS, Donna wrote Murder With Puffins ✔ – 29July14
N - NEVADA Barr wrote Endangered Species ✔ – 11Aug14
Bikini
B - Big Sleep ✔ – 21July14
I - Ill Wind ✔ – 24Aug14
K - KATHY Hogan Trochek wrote Every Crooked Nanny ✔ – 31Aug14
I - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings ✔ – 17Sept14
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Congrats everyone! The fall challenge officially kicked off today :)
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TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge
♢Duration: 6/20/14 - 9/22/14♢
•Re-reads are allowed and any genre is ok
•Once you’ve read a book strike through it and rate it
•Update your original post and occasionally post a general update if you’d like to
•No reading until 6/20 but you can reserve your spot & put your lists together
•This will be a six part challenge, pick your level then pick your books
•Have fun & happy reading!
Levels:
Category 1 Summer Colors:
Read a a book whose covers are at least 50%:
Red
Orange
Blue
Yellow
Green
Category 2 July 4th:
Read a book that has firework chemistry
Read a book whose cover has lots of different colors on it
Read a book that is 4th in a series or an author's 4th published work
Read a book whose title starts with any letter in July
Read a book from the historical genre
Category 3 Vacations:
Read a book where the characters take a trip
Read a book set in a different country than where you live
Read a book where time travel is involved
Read any book on the Chick Lit for the Beach listopia
Read a book that is set in a place you've gone on vacation to
Category 4 Labor Day:
Read a book where a character works hard
Read a book that has been released in September (any year)
Read a book whose title has the letters of labor in it (doesn't have to be consecutive)
Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish
Read a book where the MC has their own business
Category 5 9/11:
Read a book set in New York
Read a book that you think is sad
Read a book that features politics, government, or law enforcement
Read a book that is the 9th or the 11th published work of an author
Read a book that was published in September (any year)
Category 6 Spell Out:
Spell out with author, series, or title
Beach
Sun
Hot
Tan
Bikini
Good Luck & Happy Reading!