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TCF Monthly Challenge for December



I know this is a rather large challenge, so I don't expect anyone to finish all parts of it, rather that you mix and match what you read for the month to it. Remember, this is one LARGE challenge, and shouldn't be viewed as lots of little challenges.

How It Works:
★Create your own challenge by mix and matching across the various tasks, however the challenge is not a series of mini challenges!! It is one large challenge, not one for spell outs and one for Wacky/History tasks!! You can, if you wish, choose to focus on only one part of it, like ONLY doing Spell Outs or ONLY doing the Wacky/History Tasks!
★Books read can be used for only one task/letter, regardless of how you choose to participate!
★Books must be read from December 1st to December 31st
★Re-reads are allowed, but all books must be at least 50 pages in length!
★When using titles in the Spell Out Tasks, the words A, And, An, and The do not count.
★You CAN change your Books at any time during the challenge.

Some Info to Keep In Mind:
♦Keep your original post updated and give a shout out in the thread when you're all done! Please do not make a separate post with your finished challenge, edit your original comment! This is so I can keep accurate track of participation. You can make an announcement post like "Finished in comment #2!", so I know where to find your completed challenge to congratulate you! Duplicate posts will be deleted!
♦Mark books as finished by adding the date finished next to the book listed and either striking them out using the "< s> < /s>" HTML commands (without the spaces) or by copying and pasting a checkmark: ✔ ✓ Feel free as well to rate your Finished Books 1-5 ♥'s with 5 Being the Best, however it is not required that you do so!
♦Add a tally of completed books to your Original Post= 0/5 completed!
See my post for examples and if you have questions, PLEASE ask me here, or PM me!

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. For an additional challenge, if you choose to do a spell out using titles, try using the last word of the title instead of the first to spell your words.

•Christmas •Kwanza •Hanukkah •Presents •Stocking(s) •Elf •Reindeer •Santa •Family •Angel(s) •Tree •Ribbon •Gifts •Candle •Star •Turquoise •Zircon •Sagittarius •Holly •Narcissus •Yule •Winter Solstice •Wreath • Rudolph •Carols •Grinch •Eggnog •Daffodil •Ort •Fandom •Billzac

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: V: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month. (Due to the scarcity of V author names and titles, series name may also be used.)
♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year.
♘Read a book with a Turquoise, Zircon, a Narcissus (also known as the daffodil) or a sprig of Holly on the cover

What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)

Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did

History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial

December TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st to December 31st, 2017
Read: 15/15

Tasks:
T- True North by Marie Force-12/7/17
R- Can't Forget You by Rachel Lacey-12/14/17
E- Killer Frost by Jennifer Estep-12/5/17
E- Spiraled by Kendra Elliot-12/23/17

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: V: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month. (Due to the scarcity of V author names and titles, series name may also be used.): Vengeance by Vanessa Kier-12/18/17
♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year.: So Over You by Kate Meader-12/4/17
♘Read a book with a Turquoise, Zircon, a Narcissus (also known as the daffodil) or a sprig of Holly on the cover: Holly by Jude Deveraux-12/12/17

What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else: Can't Forget You by Rachel Lacey-12/14/17
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one): Family Matters by Heather Tullis-12/31/17

Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.: Devil Under the Mistletoe by Sam Cheever-12/23/17
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas: A Kauffman Amish Christmas Collection by Amy Clipston-12/3/17
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii: Love Finds You at Home for Christmas by Annalisa Daughety and Gwen Ford Falkenberry-12/11/17
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.: Sugar Springs by Kim Law-12/27/17
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like: Unbridled Trails by Bonnie R. Paulson-12/30/17
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover: Frozen by Meljean Brook-12/10/17
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did

History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial

TCF Monthly Challenge for December
6/6 tasks

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. For an additional challenge, if you choose to do a spell out using titles, try using the last word of the title instead of the first to spell your words.

•Christmas •Kwanza •Hanukkah •Presents •Stocking(s) •Elf •Reindeer •Santa •Family •Angel(s) •Tree •Ribbon •Gifts •Candle •Star •Turquoise •Zircon •Sagittarius •Holly •Narcissus •Yule •Winter Solstice •Wreath • Rudolph •Carols •Grinch •Eggnog •Daffodil •Ort •Fandom •Billzac

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A anashin - Waiting for Spring Vol. 1 Dec. 8
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I Idol Dreams vol. 1 Dec. 14
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T Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 14 Dec. 5-6
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R rei toma - Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 01 Dec. 16
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S sui ishida - Tokyo Ghoul:re Vol. 1 Dec. 13



History Facts for December
✔ December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania Crash ♥♥♥♥ Dec. 17-18

Read 15/20
How It Works:
★Create your own challenge by mix and matching across the various tasks, however the challenge is not a series of mini challenges!! It is one large challenge, not one for spell outs and one for Wacky/History tasks!! You can, if you wish, choose to focus on only one part of it, like ONLY doing Spell Outs or ONLY doing the Wacky/History Tasks!
★Books read can be used for only one task/letter, regardless of how you choose to participate!
★Books must be read from December 1st to December 31st
★Re-reads are allowed, but all books must be at least 50 pages in length!
★When using titles in the Spell Out Tasks, the words A, And, An, and The do not count.
★You CAN change your Books at any time during the challenge.

Some Info to Keep In Mind:
♦Keep your original post updated and give a shout out in the thread when you're all done! Please do not make a separate post with your finished challenge, edit your original comment! This is so I can keep accurate track of participation. You can make an announcement post like "Finished in comment #2!", so I know where to find your completed challenge to congratulate you! Duplicate posts will be deleted!
♦Mark books as finished by adding the date finished next to the book listed and either striking them out using the "< s> < /s>" HTML commands (without the spaces) or by copying and pasting a checkmark: ✔ ✓ Feel free as well to rate your Finished Books 1-5 ♥'s with 5 Being the Best, however it is not required that you do so!
♦Add a tally of completed books to your Original Post= 0/5 completed!
See my post for examples and if you have questions, PLEASE ask me here, or PM me!

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. For an additional challenge, if you choose to do a spell out using titles, try using the last word of the title instead of the first to spell your words.

•Christmas •Kwanza •Hanukkah •Presents •Stocking(s) •Elf •Reindeer •Santa •Family •Angel(s) •Tree •Ribbon •Gifts •Candle •Star •Turquoise •Zircon •Sagittarius •Holly •Narcissus •Yule •Winter Solstice •Wreath • Rudolph •Carols •Grinch •Eggnog •Daffodil •Ort •Fandom •Billzac

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: V: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month. (Due to the scarcity of V author names and titles, series name may also be used.)
Verwachting Michael Robotham
Pages: 416 p. Date read:6/12/2017 Rating:4 stars
♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year.
♘Read a book with a Turquoise, Zircon, a Narcissus (also known as the daffodil) or a sprig of Holly on the cover

What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)
Starting from Scratch Georgia Beers
Pages:250 p. Date read:18/12/2017 Rating: 3 stars

Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.Murder on the Orient Express Agatha Christie
Pages: 256 p. Date read: 19/12/2017 Rating 4 stars

December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas

December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage. 'Tis The Season Robyn Carr
Pages: 336 p. Date read: 4/12/2017 Rating 3 stars

December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
Man's Search for Meaning Viktor E. Frankl
Pages: 188 p. Date read: 12/12/2017 Rating: 4 stars

December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
Hannibal Rising Thomas Harris
Pages:400 p. Date read: 5/12/2017 Rating:2 stars

December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
Potatoes Are Cheaper: A Novel Max Shulman
Pages: 235 p. Date read: 10/12//2017 Rating: 3 stars

December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
The Elegance of the Hedgehog Muriel Barbery
Pages:325 p. Date read: 2/12/2017 Rating: 5 stars

December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character On The Day I Died Candace Fleming
Pages: 208 p. Date read: 4/12/2017 Rating: 2 stars

December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like

December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover Winter chalet Linda van Rijn
Pages: 246 p. Date read: 15/12/2017 Rating:3 stars

December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never didThe Light Fantastic Terry Pratchett
Pages:292 p. Date read:2/12/2017 Rating:5 stars

History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
Off piste Linda van Rijn
Pages: 224 p. Date read: 17/12/2017 Rating: 3 stars

December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly The Burning Jane Casey
Pages: 498 p. Date read:4/12/2017 Rating:4 stars

December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
Paper Towns John Green
Pages: 321 p. Date read: 01/12/2017 Rating: 3 stars

December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
Winterzon Linda van Rijn
Pages: 217 p. Date read: 5/12/2017 Rating:2 stars

December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic

December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial

(Focusing on just the words and wacky holidays)

BOOKS I JUST CAN'T FIT ANYWHERE -.-
The Warrior's Path 14-12-17 ★★★★★
The Little Book of Great Women 12-12-17 ★★★✰✰
Carmilla 17-12-17 ★★★✰✰
The Little Book of Big Ideas 12-12-17 ★★★✰✰
The Outsider 09-12-17 ★★★★★


RUNNING TOTAL: 13/16

WORDS (4/4 Complete)

T The Testing 13-12-17 ★★★★★
R A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea 11-12-17 ★★★★★
E Extracted 01-12-17 ★★★★✰
E Executed 2 09-12-17 ★★★★★



Wacky Holidays in December (9/12 Complete)

✔Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
Is the Apple Really Red?: 10 Essays on Science and Religion 09-12-17 ★✰✰✰✰
Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
Hogfather NOT YET FINISHED
✔Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
Finders Keepers 27-12-17 ★★★★✰
Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii

✔Read a book that has a child/children in it.
The Girl with All the Gifts 08-12-17 ★★★★★
✔Read a book with a dumb (to you) character.
Shade's Children 17-12-17 ★★★★✰
✔Read a book where someone bakes cookies.
Magic Bitter, Magic Sweet 17-12-17 ★★★★✰
✔Read a book with a grouchy character
The Pit and the Pendulum 12-12-17 ★★★★★
✔Read any book you’d like
The Little Book of African Wisdom 12-12-17 ★★★✰✰
✔Read a book that features chocolate somehow
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 16-12-17 ★★★★★
Read a book with snow on the cover
Huntress NOT YET STARTED
✔Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two 24-12-17 ★★★★★

Read 16/16 DONE!

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. Read 7/7 DONE!

E Evans, Richard Paul - The Noel Diary: A Novel (The Noel Collection) by Richard Paul Evans 12/6/17 5stars
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S So Over You (Chicago Rebels, #2) by Kate Meader 12/5/17 4stars
T Tiffany Black Mysteries #1 - Innocent in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters 12/10/17 3stars
A Amy Lillard - Kappy King and the Puppy Kaper (An Amish Mystery #1) 12/20/17 3stars
R Rae, Holland - Heart and Dagger (The Ships in the Night #1) 12/3/17 4stars


♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: V: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month. (Due to the scarcity of V author names and titles, series name may also be used.)
Heart of a Cowboy (Elk Heights Ranch) by Kristin Vayden 12/8/17 4stars (Vayden)

♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year.
Now That You Mention It by Kristan Higgins 12/12/17 4.5 stars (December 26. 2017)

What’s So Great About December? Read 1/1
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Cowboy SEAL Homecoming (Navy SEAL Cowboys #1) by Nicole Helm 12/16/17 4stars


Wacky Holidays in December Read 5/5
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red cover itself.
Miracle at Christmas (Christmas, Colorado #7.5) by Debbie Mason 12/25/17 4stars

December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a book where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
Winter Stroll (Winter #2) by Elin Hilderbrand 12/13/17 4stars (too much drinking going on by Mitzi and Jennifer)

December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
Meet Josefina: An American Girl (American Girls: Josefina, #1)
by Valerie Tripp, Jean-Paul Tibbles (Illustrator), Susan McAliley 12/22/17 3stars (Josefina is 9, Clara 12 and Francisca is 15)

December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perrotta 12/30/17 2stars (Brendan but also at times his mother Eve - no common sense)

December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
The Color of Love (Blessings,GA #5) by Sharon Sala 12/28/17 4stars (chocolate ice cream and chocolate cream pie)

History Facts for December Read 3/3
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City
First Class to New York (First Class Novels, #1) by A.J. Harmon 12/30/17 4stars

December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
A Tradition of Pride (Mississippi, Americana, #24) by Janet Dailey 12/25/17 2stars (Ann Koffmann - Ran's date; nurse)

December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult 12/31/17 4stars (Josie and others)

In! The usual: one word plus at least 5 tasks. :)

Done -- 12/31/17

C The CBS Murders
A The Astronaut Wives Club
N The New Countess
D The Deader The Better
L Long Live the King
E Eaves of Destruction

♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year. If Walls Could Talk

Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf Intuition & Psychic Ability: Your Spiritual GPS

Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive) You Must Remember This: Life and Style in Hollywood's Golden Age

Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover

Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else Gotti's Rules: The Story of John Alite, Junior Gotti, and the Demise of the American Mafia but not designated for the usual reason!!

Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.

Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage. Tragic Toppings

Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii Where the Birds Never Sing: The True Story of the 92nd Signal Battalion and the Liberation of Dachau

Read a book that has a child/children in it. Oxygen

Read a book with a dumb (to you) character Epitaph

Read a book where someone bakes cookies No Mallets Intended

Read a book with a grouchy character Rum Runner

In celebration, read any book you’d like Haunt Couture and Ghosts Galore

Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did Shaken

Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly A Treacherous Trader

Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky I, Eliza Hamilton

Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane A Deadly Dealer


Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts Relatively Dead

Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial Off The Record: The Press, the Government, and the War over Anonymous Sources

TCF Monthly Challenge for December
13/10 Completed

Tasks:
S: Seduction by Jaymin Eve 12/2
T: Baking With Kafka by Tom Gauld 12/9
A: Abel's Island by William Steig 12/18
R: Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire 12/30

✔♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: V
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser 12/21

✔♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year.
Trick by Scarlett Dawn 12/7

What’s So Great About December?
Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
✔Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
The Terrible Two by Mac Barnett 12/3
✔Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Obsidian Mask by Scarlett Dawn 12/8
Read a book where someone makes cookies

Wacky Holidays in December
Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
✔Read a book set around a bar or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
Obsidian Liquor by Scarlett Dawn 12/7
Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
✔Read a book that has a child/children in it.
Lumberjanes, Vol. 6: Sink or Swim by Shannon Watters 12/9
Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
Read a book where someone bakes cookies
Read a book with a grouchy character
✔In celebration, read any book you’d like
Artemis by Andy Weir 12/10
Read a book that features chocolate somehow
Read a book with snow on the cover
Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did

History Facts for December
✔Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 12/28
Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
Read a book set in NYC, a character is a musician or an assassin, or someone dies unexpectedly
Read a book set in Penn. or Conn., with a deaf MC, or the characters have to attend school
Read a book where a woman becomes involved w/a man in politics, or set in Kentucky
Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
✔Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
River Marked by Patricia Briggs 12/16
Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
Read a book where a character is a nurse/part of the Red Cross, or set in Massachusetts
Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial

December Monthly Challenge

READ: 20/10

✔C: Vampires Dead Ahead - Cheyenne McCray 12/5
✔H: Blood Pact - Tanya Huff 12/14
✔R: Red 1-2-3 - John Katzenbach 12/9
✔I: Intensity - Sherrilyn Kenyon 12/9
✔S: Silver Silence - Nalini Singh 12/13
✔T: Terrier - Tamora Pierce 12/23
✔M: Mind Game - Iris Johansen 12/11
✔A: A Killing Frost - Hannah Alexander 12/27
✔S: How to Seduce a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 12/14

♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year.
Her Own Devices - Shelly Adina (pub 2011) 12/7

What’s So Great About December?
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Almost Like Being in Love - Christina Dodd 12/31

Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
Duck the Halls - Donna Andrews 12/25

December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
Hide Your Heart - Tracey Alvarez (4 y.o. boy) 12/27
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
Wife by Wednesday - Catherine Bybee 12/13
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did
Dragon Wytch - Yasmine Galenorn 12/3

History Facts for December
December 2nd: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
Dead Dry - Sarah Andrews 12/13
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
The NYC Werewolf: Tales, Book Two - Bert Murray (set in NYC) 12/12
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
Mind Game - Iris Johansen 12/11
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
Sick Fux - Tillie Cole 12/30
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
Malevolent - Jana DeLeon 12/16

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

TCF Monthly Challenge for December
12/1 ~ 12/31
0/?? read




Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. For an additional challenge, if you choose to do a spell out using titles, try using the last word of the title instead of the first to spell your words.

•Christmas •Kwanza •Hanukkah •Presents •Stocking(s) •Elf •Reindeer •Santa •Family •Angel(s) •Tree •Ribbon •Gifts •Candle •Star •Turquoise •Zircon •Sagittarius •Holly •Narcissus •Yule •Winter Solstice •Wreath • Rudolph •Carols •Grinch •Eggnog •Daffodil •Ort •Fandom •Billzac

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: V: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month. (Due to the scarcity of V author names and titles, series name may also be used.)
Valerie Bowman
valley of fires - j. barton mitchell
voice over
vampire game
vampire knight
v wars

♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year.
♘Read a book with a Turquoise, Zircon, a Narcissus (also known as the daffodil) or a sprig of Holly on the cover

What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)

Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did

History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights

December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death

December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly

December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school

December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky

December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.

December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane

December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic

December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself

December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts

December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial

Holy moly this is a very intense challenge! I'm in!

Quick question: do we have to do the tasks in order, or can we put one book towards the spell-out and then our next book towards our next task?

Maddison wrote: "Holy moly this is a very intense challenge! I'm in!

Quick question: do we have to do the tasks in order, or can we put one book towards the spell-out and then our next book towards our next task?"

Any way you want to do it and as many tasks as you want to fill in.
You can check out November's to see what some do.
Have fun!

Spell-Out
•Christmas •Kwanza •Hanukkah •Presents •Stocking(s) •Elf •Reindeer •Santa •Family •Angel(s) •Tree •Ribbon •Gifts •Candle •Star •Turquoise •Zircon •Sagittarius •Holly •Narcissus •Yule •Winter Solstice •Wreath • Rudolph •Carols •Grinch •Eggnog •Daffodil •Ort •Fandom •Billzac

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: V
♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year.
♘Read a book with a Turquoise, Zircon, a Narcissus (also known as the daffodil) or a sprig of Holly on the cover

Great About December
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies

Wacky Holidays
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
- The Spook's Mistake
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did

History
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
- The Maze of Bones (unexpected death)
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
- An Enchantment of Ravens (prince)
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
- Dare Mighty Things (Spaceship pilot)
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial
- Trials of Death (not a typical trial but still)

JoAnne wrote: "Maddison wrote: "Holy moly this is a very intense challenge! I'm in!

Quick question: do we have to do the tasks in order, or can we put one book towards the spell-out and then our next book toward..."

Thank you!

Maddison wrote: "Holy moly this is a very intense challenge! I'm in!

Quick question: do we have to do the tasks in order, or can we put one book towards the spell-out and then our next book towards our next task?"

JoAnne is correct, Maddison, do the tasks in any order you wish to do them, just make sure you're using one book per task and not using the same book for multiple tasks! Welcome to the challenge!

Awesome, so basically it's a 'see how many books you read' because almost every book will count at the start XD

December TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 – 31, 2017
Read: 19/19

Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name.

•Christmas •Kwanza •Hanukkah •Presents •Stocking(s) •Elf •Reindeer •Santa •Family •Angel(s) •Tree •Ribbon •Gifts •Candle •Star •Turquoise •Zircon •Sagittarius •Holly •Narcissus •Yule •Winter Solstice •Wreath • Rudolph •Carols •Grinch •Eggnog •Daffodil •Ort •Fandom •Billzac

✔ E The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton 12/15/17
✔ L The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis 12/10/17
✔ F Florence Nightingale: A Life Inspired 12/14/17

✔ G A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter 12/19/17
✔ I A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen 12/16/17
✔ F Our Eleanor: A Scrapbook Look at Eleanor Roosevelt's Remarkable Life by Candace Flemming 12/23/17
✔ T The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 12/20/17
✔ S The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks 12/16/17

✔ C Nothing to Do but Stay: My Pioneer Mother by Carrie Young 12/24/17
✔ A The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life by Anu Partanen 12/24/17
✔ R Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer: Plus Rudolph Shines Again by Robert Lewis May 12/23/17
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✔ L Light in the Piazza by Elizabeth Spencer 12/23/17
✔ S Sourdough by Robin Sloan 12/22/17

✔ S The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares 12/28/17
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Letter of the Month: V: in Title, Series or Author's First or Last name
✔ Published in December of any year. The World of Downton Abbey 12/4/17
Turquoise, Zircon, a Narcissus (aka daffodil) or a sprig of Holly on the cover

What’s So Great About December?
✔ 1 Write a Friend Month: A book from your friend’s shelf The Hunger Games 12/6/17
2 Bingo Month: Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
3 Tie Month: Someone wearing a Tie on the cover
4 National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Someone acts as a designated driver
5 Cookie Cutter Week: Someone makes cookies

Wacky Holidays in December
6 Dec 1: Eat a Red Apple Day: a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
7 Dec 3: Advent Begins: an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
8 Dec 5: Repeal Day: set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
✔ 9 Dec 7: Pearl Harbor Day: set in World War II or Hawaii Number the Stars 12/6/17
✔ 10 Dec 11: International Children’s Day: has children in it. The Unfinished Angel 12/1/17
11 Dec 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: has a dumb (to you) character
12 Dec 18: Bake Cookies Day: someone bakes cookies
13 Dec 21: Humbug Day: a grouchy character
✔ 14 Dec 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff 12/11/17
15 Dec 24: National Chocolate Day: features chocolate somehow
16 Dec 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: snow on the cover
✔ 17 Dec 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did The Handmaid's Tale 12/13/17

History Facts for December
18 Dec 1: features an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
19 Dec 2: set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
20 Dec 8: set in New York City, has a musician or assassin character or someone dies unexpectedly
21 Dec 10: set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a deaf main character, or where the characters attend school
22 Dec 13: a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
23 Dec 15: set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
24 Dec 17: a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
25 Dec 20: set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
26 Dec 23: a character suffers from a mental illness or depression
✔ 27 Dec 25: a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or set in Massachusetts Sorceress 12/7/17
28 Dec 30: someone has to testify in a trial

(50 pg min)

TCF Monthly Challenge for December
Duration: December 1 – 31, 2017
Spell-it-Out Option

Christmas
C: Creep from the Deep 12/30/17
H: Hard Luck 12/28/17
R: R. L. Stine, Welcome to Dead House 12/22/17
I: Irvine, Alex, Phase One: The Incredible Hulk 12/26/17
S: Scott King, The Five Day Novel: The How To Guide For Writing Faster & Optimizing Your Workflow 12/21/17
T: The Third Wheel 12/28/17
M: Monster Blood 12/30/17
A: Attack of the Mutant 12/29/17
S: Stine, R. L., Welcome to Camp Nightmare 12/22/17

The Challenge Factory
TCF Monthly Challenge for December
Duration: December 1st to December 31st

5/25

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K - 22/12/17 *** - Netflixed: The Epic Battle for America's Eyeballs by Gina Keating
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S - 25/12/17 **** - The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck: How to Stop Spending Time You Don't Have with People You Don't Like Doing Things You Don't Want to Do by Sarah Knight
A -
G -
I -
T - 13/13/17 ***** - The Power of Storytelling by Ty Bennett
T - 1/12/17 **** - Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle
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I -
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December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
28/12/17 *** - Real Fast Puddings by Nigel Slater

December TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 – 31, 2017
Read: 14/17

C: Double Time by Olivia Cunning, 12/5
H: Half-Blood by Jennifer Armentrout, 12/1
R: The Crown of Embers by Rae Carson, 12/13
I:
S: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld, 12/1
T: Touching Darkness by Scott Westerfeld, 12/5
M: Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas, 12/12
A: Alex by Sawyer Bennett, 12/28
S: Blue Noon by Scott Westerfeld, 12/11



♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: V: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month. (Due to the scarcity of V author names and titles, series name may also be used.)

♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year.
-Scent of a White Rose by Tish Thawer, 12/27

Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover

December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
- When Ash Rains Down by Cecelia Earl, 12/19


December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
-The Bitter Kingdom by Rae Carson, 12/18


December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
-The Testing by Joelle Chargonneau, 12/15


December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
- Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch, 12/21


December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
-Pure by Jennifer Armentrout, 12/6

12/12 ~ finished Dec 29th


• Santa •
Summer Devon & Bonnie Dee - The Professor and the Smuggler ~ 12/29/17 ~ 3.5★
Angel in Black Leather Pants by Lisa Oliver ~ 12/13/17 ~ 3.5★
N.R. Walker - Best of Both Worlds ~ 12/4/17 ~ 3.5★
Tread Marks & Trademarks by S.A. McAuley ~ 12/7/17 ~ 3.5★
Anything Could Happen by B.G. Thomas ~ 12/27/17 ~ 3★

♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year.
Cranky Christmas by Annabeth Albert ~ 12/1/17 ~ 3.5★

What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Pieces of Me by Melanie Hansen ~ 12/6/17 ~ 3.5★
Tie Month: Gummy Bears & Grenades by Charlie Cochet ~ 12/2/17 ~ 4★

Wacky Holidays in December
December 23: Festivus: Your Fallen Star by Raleigh Ruebins ~ 12/22/17 ~ 4★
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Guns n' Boys: Bloodbath by K.A. Merikan ~ 12/19/17 ~ 3.5★

History Facts for December
December 8: Third Rail by Santino Hassell ~ 12/2/17 ~ 4★
December 10: Desperately Seeking Santa by Eli Easton ~ 12/5/17 ~ 3.5★

December TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 – 31, 2017
Read: 16

C: Creed Kristen Ashley - 12/13
H: Hard as It Gets Laura Kaye - 12/3
R: Origin in Death J.D. Robb - 12/8
I: Irish Thoroughbred Nora Roberts - 12/20
S: Fire On The Farm Betty Shreffler - 12/9
T: Tough Customer Sandra Brown - 12/17
M: Celebration After Dark Marie Force - 12/4
A: Raid Kristen Ashley - 12/25
S: Show No Fear Marliss Melton - 12/12


♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: V: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month. (Due to the scarcity of V author names and titles, series name may also be used.)
♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year. - Pub Dec, 2015 - Betting on Bailey Tara Crescent - 12/25


♘Read a book with a Turquoise, Zircon, a Narcissus (also known as the daffodil) or a sprig of Holly on the cover

What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one) - Bountiful Sarina Bowen - 12/6


Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it. - Tell Me No Lies Rachel Ann Nunes - 12/2
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like - Kaine's Redemption Jan Bowles - 12/16
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did - On My Knees J. Kenner - 12/20


History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book where a character is near death - Too Far Gone Marliss Melton - 12/7
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book where someone dies unexpectedly - Searching For Harmony Kelly Elliott - 12/22
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial

TCF Monthly Challenge
December 2017

My Challenge (msg 23)

14 of 14 Complete

🏮Spell-out🏮


🎄Y: Young, Samantha - Down London Road - 12.28 ★★★★
🎄U: Usher, Donna Joy - The Seven Steps to Closure - 12.11 ★★★★
🎄L: Lori Foster - Tough Love - 12.17 ★★★★
🎄E: Evans, Misty - Devil's Due - 12.07 ★★★★


🏮S: Smith, Andrea - These Men - 12.26 ★★★★
🏮T: Tina Folsom - Zane's Redemption - 12.11 ★★★★
🏮A: Andrea Smith - Taz - 12.30 ★★★★
🏮R: Ridgway, Christie - Love Her Madly - 12.13 ★★★★


🎄What’s So Great About December Tasks (2)🎄

🎄Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
🏮Haunted in Death - J.D. Robb - 12.22 ★★★★
🎄Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies
🏮The Color of the Season - Julianne MacLean - 12.19 ★★★

🎄Wacky Holidays in December Tasks (2)🎄

🎄December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
🏮Memory in Death - J.D. Robb - 12.05 ★★★★
🎄December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
🏮Biting Bad - Chloe Neill - 12.09 ★★★★

🎄History Facts for December Tasks (2)🎄

🎄December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in NYC: Read a book set in New York City
🏮His Every Desire - Kelly Favor - 12.18 ★★★★
🎄December 17: Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character takes a trip by plane
🏮Treat Me - Olivia Cunning - 12.20 ★★★★

The Challenge Factory
December TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration:

Progress: 0 out of at least 1

I know this is a rather large challenge, so I don't expect anyone to finish all parts of it, rather that you mix and match what you read for the month to it. Remember, this is one LARGE challenge, and shouldn't be viewed as lots of little challenges.

How It Works:
★Create your own challenge by mix and matching across the various tasks, however the challenge is not a series of mini challenges!! It is one large challenge, not one for spell outs and one for Wacky/History tasks!! You can, if you wish, choose to focus on only one part of it, like ONLY doing Spell Outs or ONLY doing the Wacky/History Tasks!
★Books read can be used for only one task/letter, regardless of how you choose to participate!
★Books must be read from December 1st to December 31st
★Re-reads are allowed, but all books must be at least 50 pages in length!
★When using titles in the Spell Out Tasks, the words A, And, An, and The do not count.
★You CAN change your Books at any time during the challenge.

Some Info to Keep In Mind:
♦Keep your original post updated and give a shout out in the thread when you're all done! Please do not make a separate post with your finished challenge, edit your original comment! This is so I can keep accurate track of participation. You can make an announcement post like "Finished in comment #2!", so I know where to find your completed challenge to congratulate you! Duplicate posts will be deleted!
♦Mark books as finished by adding the date finished next to the book listed and either striking them out using the "< s> < /s>" HTML commands (without the spaces) or by copying and pasting a checkmark: ✔ ✓ Feel free as well to rate your Finished Books 1-5 ♥'s with 5 Being the Best, however it is not required that you do so!
♦Add a tally of completed books to your Original Post= 0/5 completed!
See my post for examples and if you have questions, PLEASE ask me here, or PM me!

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. For an additional challenge, if you choose to do a spell out using titles, try using the last word of the title instead of the first to spell your words.

•Christmas •Kwanza •Hanukkah •Presents •Stocking(s) •Elf •Reindeer •Santa •Family •Angel(s) •Tree •Ribbon •Gifts •Candle •Star •Turquoise •Zircon •Sagittarius •Holly •Narcissus •Yule •Winter Solstice •Wreath • Rudolph •Carols •Grinch •Eggnog •Daffodil •Ort •Fandom •Billzac

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: V: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month. (Due to the scarcity of V author names and titles, series name may also be used.)
♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year.
♘Read a book with a Turquoise, Zircon, a Narcissus (also known as the daffodil) or a sprig of Holly on the cover

What’s So Great About December?
Write a Friend Month: Read at least 1 book from your friend(s) shelf
Bingo Month: Read a book with Bingo in the title (does not have to be consecutive)
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else
Cookie Cutter Week: Read a book where someone makes cookies (preferably with both a child and a cookie cutter, but does not have to have either one)

Wacky Holidays in December
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself.
December 3rd: Advent Begins: Read an Inspirational/Christian Fiction book set around Christmas
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it.
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character
December 18: Bake Cookies Day: Read a book where someone bakes cookies
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character
December 23: Festivus: In celebration, read any book you’d like
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did

History Facts for December
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City: Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly
December 10: Educator Thomas Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania or Connecticut, a book with a deaf main character, or a book where the characters have to attend school
December 13: Mary Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky: Read a book where a woman becomes involved with a man who is in politics, or a book set in Kentucky
December 15: The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by Virginia.: Read a book set in Virginia or between 1765 to 1799.
December 17: After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights.: Read a book where a character is a pilot or takes a trip by plane
December 20: American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book set in Ohio or where a character is an auto mechanic
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itself
December 25: American nurse and philanthropist Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts.: Read a book where a character is a nurse or is part of the Red Cross or any of its efforts, or a book set in Massachusetts
December 30: President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify in the trial of Oliver North: Read a book where someone has to testify in a trial

I'm in! I am trying for 15 books this month.

19/15

What's So Great About December? 2
Tie Month: Read a book with someone wearing a Tie on the cover Death by Silver, Melissa Scott & Amy Griswold 12/9/17
National Impared Driving Prevention Month: Read a book where someone acts as a designated driver for someone else Run, Kody Keplinger 12/23/17

Wacky Holidays - 9
December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a red apple on the cover or a red cover itself. The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Christopher Moore 12/30/17
December 5th: Repeal Day: Read a set around a bar (character works in a bar/owns a bar) or where a character drinks an alcoholic beverage. Bitter Spirits, Jenn Bennett 12/2/17
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book set in World War II or Hawaii Salt to the Sea, Ruta Sepetys 12/13/17
December 11: International Children’s Day: Read a book that has a child/children in it. Garvey's Choice, Nikki Grimes 12/11/17
December 12: National Ding-a-ling Day: Read a book with a dumb (to you) character Dawn, Octavia Butler 12/11/17
December 21: Humbug Day: Read a book with a grouchy character First Impressions, Nora Roberts 12/3/17 (Vance)
December 24: National Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate somehow The Chocolate Touch, Patrick Catling 12/11/17
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover To Stay Alive: Mary Ann Graves and the Tragic Journey of the Donner Party, Skila Brown 12/18/17
December 31: New Year’s Eve: Read a book that you really wanted to read this year and never did Blood Brother: Jonathan Daniels and His Sacrifice for Civil Rights, Rich & Sandra Wallace 1/1/18 (finished on New Year, but I didn't see how a book finished in December would count?)

History Facts: 4
December 1st: The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man: Read a book featuring an African-American character or author, or a book where a character has to defend their civil rights The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary, Laura Shovan 12/16/17
December 2nd: The first permanent artificial heart was implanted in a man who was near death at the time of the operation, in Utah: Read a book set in Utah or where a character has to undergo surgery or is near death The Last Neanderthal, Claire Cameron 12/30/17
December 8: Former Beatle musician John Lennon was assassinated in New York City:Read a book set in New York City, that has a character that is a musician or an assassin, or a book where someone dies unexpectedly Every Heart a Doorway, Seanan McGuire 12/8/17
December 23: Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.: Read a book with a character that suffers from a mental illness or depression itselfIn the Country We Love: My Family Divided, Diane Guerrero 12/11/17


♘Read a book published in the month of December in any year. Make Me Stay, Jaci Burton 12/3/17

SPELL IT OUT: 3
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I In the Footsteps of Crazy Horsein the Footsteps of Crazy Horse, Jim Marshall 12/17/17
S The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter, Theodora Goss 12/25/17
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Sayers, Dorothy wrote Whose Body?, Dorothy Sayers 12/19/17

mssg 3 complete

Cindy III wrote: "mssg 3 complete"

Congrats!

Challenge complete!!! Thanks for hosting :-D
Original post: My Challenge (msg 23)

14 of 14 Complete

Message 17 Complete

19/19

Kat wrote: "Message 17 Complete

19/19"

Congrats!

Completed on post 6
Read 16 books

JoAnne wrote: "Completed on post 6
Read 16 books"

Congrats!

19/15 complete in Message 25!

Beth wrote: "19/15 complete in Message 25!"

Congrats!