The Lost Challenges discussion

Every 3 months we will give you a list of facts about a randomly selected year with reading tasks to go with them. Read one book for each task.

LEVELS

Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

RULES

*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*Please explain briefly how your book fits a task.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.

*When you have finished please re-post your whole challenge as a new message or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

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This quarter the year is: 1986



Duration: 1st April 2017 - 30th June 2017

TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.

I'm in!!
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986 (Apr - Jun 17)
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
15/15

TASKS

1. Read a book where family plays a major part.
Fool Me Once Harlan Coben 4/5/17

2. Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Velvet Kisses Addison Moore 4/2/17

3. Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
Rock Candy Kisses Addison Moore 4/1/17

4. Read a book that features a pilot character
Fly With Me Chanel Cleeton 4/5/17

5. Read a scary book.
Blood of the Earth Faith Hunter 5/7/17

6. Read a book by an author who shares a last name with one of these people. Don Johnson
Dangerous Curves Ahead Ines Johnson 5/11/17

7. Read a book involving twins.
Ever After Jude Deveraux 4/6/17

8. Read a book about forbidden love.
Spinning Out Lexi Ryan 4/13/17

9. Read a book set in Europe.
The Undomestic Goddess Sophie Kinsella 4/25/17

10. Read a book that has hands on the cover
One Night of Scandal Elle Kennedy 4/26/17

11. Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
All You Need Lorelei James 5/5/17

12. Read a book that features a wedding.
The Blossom Sisters Fern Michaels 4/11/17

13. Read a book written by an Australian author.
The Lake House Kate Morton 4/29/17

14. Read a fantasy book.
No Humans Involved Kelley Armstrong 5/9/17

15. Read a book that features a mythical creature. Djinn
Ill Wind Rachel Caine 4/3/17

A Trip Down Memory Lane 1986

Duration: 1st April 2017 - 30th June 2017

12/15

TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.

Tall, Dark, and Cajun by Sandra Hill 4/24/17
Remy's family is very close (intrusive) and Rachel group up without any family.

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.

Ozma Of Oz by L. Frank Baum 6/19/17

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)

His Until Midnight by Nikki Logan 5/7/17

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.

Inferno by Dan Brown 5/7/17
Robert flies to Italy

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

Janet Evanovich - The Job 5/25/17

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.

Consumed by Rebecca Zanetti 6/7/17
Katie gets pregnant - twins!

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.

Texas! Lucky by Sandra Brown 4/28/17
Devon is married

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain 4/11/17

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.

Murphy's Law by Lori Foster 6/5/17
Jude and May get married.

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

The Broken Ones by Stephen M. Irwin 5/18/17
set in Australia/Irwin is Australian

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a children's book.

Watership Down by Richard Adams 4/7/17

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.

Hounded by Kevin Hearne 5/12/17
Celtic god - Granuaile

Welcome JoAnne and Bonita!

Memory Lane

Duration: 1st April 2017 - 30th June 2017

Year: 1986
Level: Nostalgia (11-15 tasks)
Start Date: 1/4/17
Progress: 15/15
Date Completed: 21/6/17

TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.
The Crooked House - Christobel Kent (2/4/17) - Plot involves the mystery surrounding the shooting of Alison's entire family when she was 13

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Xoe: or Vampires, and Werewolves, and Demons, Oh My! - Sara C. Roethle (16/4/17) - Xoe, Lucy & Allison

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
The House that Jack Built - Willow Rose (5/4/17) -

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.
The Quality of Silence - Rosamund Lupton (15/4/17) - Yasmin & Ruby fly from England to Alaska

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book. - The Shining - Stephen King (16/5/17)

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.
Lingerie Wars - Janet Elizabeth Henderson (3/4/17)

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.
Silent Scream - Angela Marsons (6/5/17) - Nicola and Beth Adamson

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.
Loving Mr. Daniels - Brittainy C. Cherry (6/6/17) - Teacher/student relationship

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.
Headhunters - Jo Nesbø (24/4/17) - Norway

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Truman Capote (18/6/17) -

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
Stroked - Meghan Quinn (1/4/17) - Reese - Olympic swimmer

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.
The Wedding Day - Catherine Alliott (2/5/17)

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.
The Lake House - Kate Morton (21/6/17) - Australian author

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.
Accidental Ashes - Sara C. Roethle (26/4/17)

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.
The Book of Dragons - E. Nesbit (9/4/17)

I would like to do this one!

Duration: 1st April 2017 - 30th June 2017

3/15

TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.
Deadly Row to Hoe by Cricket McRae | 5/16/17 ****

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
by Karin Slaughter | 4/4/17 *****

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.
Keep Me Posted by Lisa Beazley (MC is raising 3 year old twin boys) | 4/15/17 *****

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.
Just One Day by Gayle Forman

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)
by Chevy Stevens

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
No Strings Attached by Kate Angell

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.
by Susan Mallery

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.

Welcome Niki :)

Year: 1986 Level: Nostalgia (11-15 tasks)

Progress: 11 /15

TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part. All In - Simona Ahrnstedt - 4/20/17
2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters. Kids of Appetite - David Arnold - 4/26/17
3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover - Mary Stewart - 4/7/17
4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book where someone travels in a plane. Bad Monkey - Carl Hiaasen - 04/18/17

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people. Last Ride to Graceland - Kim Wright - 5/6/17
7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen -
Read a book involving twins. Firefly Lane - Kristin Hannah - 4/2/17 - MC has twin sons
8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love. Before the Rains Dinah Jefferies - 5/31/17

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe. The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries - Emily Brightwell - read 4/8/17

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover - Nicola Yoon - 5/25/17

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author. Revolution Earth - Nagle Lambert - 6/21/17

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy book. Some Like It Witchy - Heather Blake - 4/3/17

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.

Welcome to the challenge Joann :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986
Duration: April 1 - June 30

Completed: 12/15

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part. Invasion 4/3

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
4th of July 4/27

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
4/10

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.
3rd Degree 4/18

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders 6/10

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.
Hollow City 5/10

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.
Victoria 5/30

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.
Mistress of Rome 4/1

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)
4/21

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.
In Perfect Time 4/24

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.
Dune 4/14

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.
A Monster Calls 4/25

Welcome Lauren :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986
Duration: April - June 2017
Level: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Progress: 12/15

TASKS

✔1. Read a book where family plays a major part.
Hush Little Baby, Suzanne Redfearn, 03.04.2017

✔2. Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K. Rowling, 07.06.2017- Harry, Ron, Hermione and Neville are main characters

✔3. Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
Schweig für immer, Linwood Barclay, 12.04.2017


✔4. Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.
Die Gerechte: Thriller, Peter Swanson, 08.06.2017 - Ted and Lily travel in a plane at the beginning.

5. Read a scary book.

6. Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people. (Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger)

✔7. Read a book involving twins.
Dunkle Flammen, Cynthia Hand, 27.04.2017 - Wendy and Tucker are twins.

✔8. Read a book about forbidden love.
Das Lied der Dünen, Doris Cramer, 22.04.2017 - is about forbidden love between Margali and M'Barek

✔9. Read a book set in Europe.
Frankenstein, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, 02.04.2017 - is set in Switzerland, Germany, UK

✔10. Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)
Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson, 29.04.2017


✔11. Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen, Christopher McDougall, 26.04.2017

✔12. Read a book that features a wedding.
Emma, Jane Austen, 16.04.2017 - Wedding of Harriet Smith and Robert Martin

13. Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

✔14. Read a fantasy OR children's book.
The Dragonbone Chair, Tad Williams, 08.04.2017

✔15. Read a book that features a mythical creature.
Vampire, Pech und P(f)annen, Allyson Snow, 17.04.2017 - Features vampires.

Im in level nostalgia


11/15

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.

Finished 12/6

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover) finished 7/5

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane. Stripped Naked mc sander travels by plane to the virgin islands to see his boss daniel finished 25/5


5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.

Mcs cade and caspian are twin brothers
Finished 17/5


8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.

A forbidden lovestory between an american captain and a german nazi officer finished 19/5
IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.

Set in the uk finished 21/5

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)

Finished 15/4
11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

Mc adam is a baseball player finished 12/5
12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.

Mcs Aaron and Peter get married finished 31/5

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.

Tall, Dark and Panther
Finished 4/6

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature

Finished 26/4 one of the mc is a yeti= snowman
Shifter

Good luck Rina and Emelie!

Completed 6/8/17

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986

LEVEL
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Duration: 1st April 2017 - 30th June 2017

11/11 read

TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part. Love Means... Family by Andrew Grey, read 4/13/17

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole, valkyries. Read 5/2/17

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover) Needing to Breathe by B.A. Tortuga, read 4/27/17

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people. Hound Dog & Bean by B.G. Thomas, read 6/8/17

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love. A Younger Man by Cameron Dane, read 5/17/17

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe. Witches of London - Eagle's Shadow by Aleksandr Voinov, read 4/18/17

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover) Aftermath by Cara Dee, read 4/20/17

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding. Until You by T.J. Klune, read 5/17/17

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author. Blindside by N.R. Walker, an Australian author. Read 6/8/17

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book. Rikki's Star by Laura Jo Phillips, read 4/21/17

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature. Tidal Change by Chris T. Kat, merman. Read 6/7/17

Welcome Erin and Sharon!

A Trip Down Memory Lane- 1986
Duration: 4/1/17 - 6/30/17
Status: 8/15

TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.
Michelle Obama: A Life 4/17/17 details about birth family throughout as well as her role as mother and wife


2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Come Sundown 6/26/17

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
6/7/17

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.
6/17/17

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.
Romeo and Juliet 4/30/17


IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.The Taming of the Shrew 4/30/17


10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete
.Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny 4/25/17


12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.
Anne of Green Gables 5/22/17

Fantasy The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 4/4/17

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.

Welcome to the challenge Kim :)

Looks awesome Caroline!

Penni wrote: "Looks awesome Caroline!"

Thanks Penni :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986
Duration: 1st April 2017 - 30th June 2017
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Completed: 12/11-15

TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.
All the Bright Places (4/1/17)

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Three Years with the Rat (4/20/17)

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
(4/11/17)

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.
Station Eleven (4/6/17)

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.
Feed (4/27/17)

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.
November 9 (4/29/17)

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.
13 Little Blue Envelopes (5/4/17)

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)
(4/5/17)

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.
Daughter of the Forest (4/18/17)

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.
The Magicians' Guild by Trudi Canavan (4/25/17)

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (4/3/17)

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.
Skinwalker (4/21/17)

Good luck Kelsi :)

Caroline wrote: "Good luck Kelsi :)"

Thank you!

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks *** April 1st - June 30th


12/12 ~ finished June 27th

TASKS

Read a book where family plays a major part.
Hannah's Big Night by Mary Calmes ~ 4/24/17 ~ 4★

Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Shatter by Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott ~ 5/24/17 ~ 4★

Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
by Robert Winter ~ 4/29/17 ~ 4★

Read a book by an author who's first or last name is Johnson.
Come Clean by Dawn Kimberly Johnson ~ 6/1/17 ~ 3★

Read a book about forbidden love.
The Gentleman's Keeper by Summer Devon & Bonnie Dee ~ 4/24/17 ~ 3.5★

IN THE NEWS

Read a book set in Europe.
This Other Country by John Wiltshire ~ 6/27/17 ~ 4★

Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)
by Shira Anthony ~ 6/8/17 ~ 4★

Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
The Next Competitor by Keira Andrews ~ 5/19/17 ~ 4★

Read a book that features a wedding.
Until You by T.J. Klune ~ 4/14/17 ~ 4.5★

Read a book set in Australia.
Red Dirt Christmas by N.R. Walker ~ 4/13/17 ~ 4★

Read a fantasy book.
A Christmas Hex by Jordan L. Hawk ~ 5/2/17 ~ 3.5★

Read a book that features a mythical creature.
Blaze by Wolf Specter ~ 4/27/17 ~ 4★

Welcome Lily :)

I'm in. Hopefully I'll remember to up date this time.
A Trip Down Memory Lane- 1986
Duration: 4/1/17 - 6/30/17
Progress:

TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.

Good luck Shan :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986
Duration: April 1, - June 30, 2017
Nostalgia: 8/11 tasks


1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.
Rogue by Rachel Vincent 4/7/17

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie 4/9/17

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
by Victoria Laurie 4/14/17

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.
Lady of Devices by Shelley Adina 5/12/17

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.
Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank 5/16/17

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.
Her Own Devices by Shelley Adina 6/10/17

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover
by Rachel Vincent 6/11/17

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.
Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler 4/16/17

Welcome Sunshine!

LEVELS

Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

This quarter the year is: 1986

Duration: 1st April 2017 - 30th June 2017

TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part. Fairest, Marissa Meyer...04.05.2017

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Town in a Cinnamon Toast, B.B. Haywood...04.09.2017

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
, Jessica Fletcher...05.16.2017

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.~ Royal Blood, rhys bowen...04.02.2017

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.
Royal Blood, Rhys Bowen...04.02.2017

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book. Fairest, marissa meyer...04.05.2017

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.

Good luck Sallie :)

Caroline,
Do you consider Young Adult as children's? For #14.

JoAnne wrote: "Caroline,
Do you consider Young Adult as children's? For #14."

Yes, that will be fine :)

Caroline wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Caroline,
Do you consider Young Adult as children's? For #14."

Yes, that will be fine :)"

I'll use it, if I don't find something else by the end of the month. I need to read a Caldecot book for another challenge, if I can find one.

Thanks!

A Trip Down Memory Lane
Level: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 0/11-15

Good luck Marie!

A Trip Down Memory Lane- 1986
Duration: 4/1/17 - 6/30/17
Level: Reminiscing (6-10 tasks)
Progress: 12 of 6
Completed: 6/29/17

Fun Fact: This is the year hubby and graduated from college together.


TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.
Susannah's Garden by Debbie Macomber (4/29/17)

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Disney at Dawn by Ridley Pearson (read 5/15/17)

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
by Carly Phillips (6/13/17)

4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.
Glory in Death by J.D. Robb (6/20/17)

5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.
The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen (6/1/17)

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.
Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward (4/5/17) ~ Zsadist & Phury

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.
Forbidden Nights with a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks (6/28/17)

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.
The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry (4/7/17)

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)
The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House by Kate Anderson Brower (6/9/17)

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.
Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts (5/13/17)

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.
The Iron Traitor by Julie Kagawa (6/15/17)

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.
Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton (5/3/17) ~ Lamia & giant cobra

Welcome to the challenge Marla!

I noticed for #6 you used Kimberly Dertling as a match for Kim Basinger. Kim's actual name is Kimila so Kimberly wouldn't be a match. Do you have another book you can use for that task? I'm mentioning it now rather than wait till the end when you might not have time to replace it :)

FINISHED
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986 (Apr - Jun 17)
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
15/15

TASKS

1. Read a book where family plays a major part.
Fool Me Once Harlan Coben 4/5/17

2. Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Velvet Kisses Addison Moore 4/2/17

3. Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
Rock Candy Kisses Addison Moore 4/1/17

4. Read a book that features a pilot character
Fly With Me Chanel Cleeton 4/5/17

5. Read a scary book.
Blood of the Earth Faith Hunter 5/7/17

6. Read a book by an author who shares a last name with one of these people. Don Johnson
Dangerous Curves Ahead Ines Johnson 5/11/17

7. Read a book involving twins.
Ever After Jude Deveraux 4/6/17

8. Read a book about forbidden love.
Spinning Out Lexi Ryan 4/13/17

9. Read a book set in Europe.
The Undomestic Goddess Sophie Kinsella 4/25/17

10. Read a book that has hands on the cover
One Night of Scandal Elle Kennedy 4/26/17

11. Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
All You Need Lorelei James 5/5/17

12. Read a book that features a wedding.
The Blossom Sisters Fern Michaels 4/11/17

13. Read a book written by an Australian author.
The Lake House Kate Morton 4/29/17

14. Read a fantasy book.
No Humans Involved Kelley Armstrong 5/9/17

15. Read a book that features a mythical creature. Djinn
Ill Wind Rachel Caine 4/3/17

Congratulations JoAnne!

We have made some changes to the badge reward scheme and are now asking members who would like to continue collecting badges to create their own badge threads. Even if you already have a thread created by me, please create a new one in the linked folder - Hall of Fame.

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✤✤✤✤✤ A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986 ✤✤✤✤✤ 1st April - 30th June 2017.

1. Read a book where family plays a major part. The Parent Agency 2/5/17
2. Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters. Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes 7/5/17

3. Read a book with a blue cover. The Golden Compass 7/5/17


4. Read a book where someone travels in a plane. Chasing Christmas Past: An Airship Racing Chronicles Short Story 14/5/17
5. Read a scary book. Tim 3: Sliced, Diced and Cubed 17/5/17
6. Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name. House of Many Ways 21/5/17
7. Read a book involving twins. Princess in Love 15/5/17
8. Read a book about forbidden love. Snow White Sorrow 21/5/17
9. Read a book set in Europe. And Then There Were None 15/5/17
10. Read a book that has hands on the cover. Black Butler, Vol. 17 17/5/17
11. Read a book with a character who is an athlete. Tim2 17/5/17
12. Read a book that features a wedding. The Convenient Mail Order Bride 12/5/17
14. Read a children's book. The Water Horse 18/5/17
15. Read a book that features a mythical creature. Heart of Ice 16/5/17

Welcome to the challenge Katherine :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986
Duration: 1st April - 30th June 2017.
Level: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks


TASKS

✔ 1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.
Keating & Cousins Families
Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (5/11/17) 3.5 ★★★

✔ 2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Danny & his Paisanos (Danny, Pablo, Sola, Pilon, Jesus Maria, Pirate and Torelli)
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck (4/11/17) ★★★★★

✔ 3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
The Muse by Jessie Burton (4/8/17) ★★★★

✔ 4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.
Condoleezza Rice had travelled in a plane all over the world as National Security Advisor & as Secretary of State
Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family by Condoleezza Rice (4/1/17) 4.5 ★★★★
✔ 5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.
gave me the creeps :S
The Circle by Dave Eggers (5/6/17) ★★★★

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.

✔ 10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler (5/19/17) ★★★★

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

✔ 12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.
The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince by Mayte Garcia (5/25/17) ★★★★

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

✔ 14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.
Here Lies the Librarian by Richard Peck (4/12/17) ★★★★

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.

Great start Diana!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986
Level: Nostalgia
Completed 10/11

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters (friends in the same motorcycle group) - Rather Be Wrong by Debra Kayn - 5/29


3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover - Yes, Prime Minister by Aria Cole - 5/23


4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book where someone travels in a plane (MCs fly on a plane) - Enemies like You by Joanna Chambers - 5/24


6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people - Trey by Cat Johnson - 6/1


8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love (the hero is part of a motorcycle club and the heroine ‘belongs’ to the enemy leader of a white supremacy group) - Damnable Grace by Tillie Cole - 5/26


IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe (set in the UK) - Tarnished Honor by Sabrina York - 6/4


10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover - Dark Wolf by Kimber White - 5/28


11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding - I Do, Babe by Tillie Cole - 6/1


14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy book (main page genre of fantasy) - Rogue Alpha by Kimber White - 5/22


15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature (werewolf) - Broomstick Breakdown by Eve Langlais - 5/31

Welcome Kari :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986
Level: Nostalgia
Completed 11/11 -- FINISHED

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters (friends in the same motorcycle group) - Rather Be Wrong by Debra Kayn - 5/29


3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover - Yes, Prime Minister by Aria Cole - 5/23


4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book where someone travels in a plane (MCs fly on a plane) - Enemies like You by Joanna Chambers - 5/24


6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people - Trey by Cat Johnson - 6/1


8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love (the hero is part of a motorcycle club and the heroine ‘belongs’ to the enemy leader of a white supremacy group) - Damnable Grace by Tillie Cole - 5/26


IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe (set in the UK) - Tarnished Honor by Sabrina York - 6/4


10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover - Dark Wolf by Kimber White - 5/28


11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete (pro ice hockey player) - Hot as Puck by Lili Valente - 6/5


12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding - I Do, Babe by Tillie Cole - 6/1


14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy book (main page genre of fantasy) - Rogue Alpha by Kimber White - 5/22


15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature (werewolf) - Broomstick Breakdown by Eve Langlais - 5/31

Congratulations Kari!!

Completed 6/8/17

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986

LEVEL
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Duration: 1st April 2017 - 30th June 2017

11/11 read

TASKS

1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part. Love Means... Family by Andrew Grey, read 4/13/17

2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole, valkyries. Read 5/2/17

3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover) Needing to Breathe by B.A. Tortuga, read 4/27/17

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people. Hound Dog & Bean by B.G. Thomas, read 6/8/17

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love. A Younger Man by Cameron Dane, read 5/17/17

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe. Witches of London - Eagle's Shadow by Aleksandr Voinov, read 4/18/17

10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover) Aftermath by Cara Dee, read 4/20/17

12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding. Until You by T.J. Klune, read 5/17/17

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author. Blindside by N.R. Walker, an Australian author. Read 6/8/17

14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book. Rikki's Star by Laura Jo Phillips, read 4/21/17

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature. Tidal Change by Chris T. Kat, merman. Read 6/7/17

Congratulations Erin!!