The Lost Challenges discussion

Read books for each task listed. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You can read one book for every task or read multiple books for some tasks. (For example - you could choose to just focus on task 5 and read books with white covers. That's fine - you can claim points for each one that fits).

The aim of the game is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter.

Scoring: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task plus 2 points for each bonus task.

EXAMPLE:
TASK: Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in Atlanta or Memphis)

You read a book set in California = 1 point for USA : Total 1 point

You read a book set in Memphis = 1 point for USA + 2 points for Memphis: Total 3 points



Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018

5 -10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Winter Wonderful
21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)

2. Read a book set in winter.

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)

Challenge 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 or letter
*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.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

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

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

Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
If you are not familiar with these rules, please click on the link and read them over.

Participants:


Allison FINISHED - 21 pts.

Amanda FINISHED - 14 points

Barbara ★

Bonita FINISHED - 21 pts.

Claire FINISHED - 24 pts.

Cyn FINISHED - 24 pts.

Debbie FINISHED - 19 points

Erin FINISHED - 29 pts.

Hannah

Jade aka MrsTosh

Jennifer

Joann FINISHED - 24 pts.

JoAnne FINISHED - 68 pts.

JoAnne (mod) FINISHED - 42 pts.

Karen ♐ FINISHED - 21 pts.

Lily

Melanie FINISHED - 21 pts.

Melissa

Rina FINISHED - 84 points

Sandra FINISHED -101 pts.

Sarah E FINISHED - 10 pts.

Suzanne FINISHED - 14 pts.

TLC ~ Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018
Level: 11-20 points - Winter Wonderful
0/20 Tasks completed


TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)

2. Read a book set in winter.

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.

17. . Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)

WOW that was quick Melissa! LOL

You can read one book for every task or read multiple books for some tasks.

Scoring: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task plus 2 points for each bonus task.

Goal: 21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

PROGRESS: 24 pts

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
Girl in Disguise - Greer Macallister - 1/20/18 - March 2017
Speaking from Among the Bones - Alan Bradley - 1/23/18 - publ Feb 2013

2. Read a book set in winter.

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D- Marc somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
- Martha Grimes - 29/12/17 - 3 pts

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows - Alan Bradley - 12/24/17

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
All Is Beauty Now - Sarah Faber - 1/26/18

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
To Shield the Queen - Fiona Buckley - 12/22/17 - 3 pts
Fairchild - Jaima Fixsen - 1/10/18 - 3 pts
The Gates of Evangeline - Hester Young - 1/21/18 - 3 pts

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character
The Distant Hours - Kate Morton - 1/6/17 - 1 pt
Mrs. Jeffries Stands Corrected - Emily Brightwell - 1/8/17 - 1 pt
The Lightkeeper's Daughters - Jean Pendziwol - 1/12/18 - 1 pt
OR with socks on the cover.

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
Body of Evidence - Rachel Grant - 12/27/17
Hardcore Twenty-Four - Janet Evanovich - 1/2/17
Maybe in Another Life - Taylor Jenkins Reid - 1/19/18

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.
Lost Among the Living - Simone St. James - 1/17/18
I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith - 1/28/18
Island of Bones - Imogen Robertson - 1/31/18

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)

Welcome Joann!

Read the Season - Winter
Duration: December 21, 2017 - March 20, 2018

POINTS: 18/21

✔1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
Silent Child - Sarah Denzil (pub January 22, 2017) 1/25

✔2. Read a book set in winter.
Relocating MIA - Rebecca Lerwill 3/4

✔3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
Violca's Dragon - Leilani Love 1/27

✔4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
A Killing Frost - Hannah Alexander 12/27

✔️5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
In the Shadow of the Gods - Rachel Dunne 1/13


6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.

✔8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.
A Wild Fright in Deadwood - Ann Charles 3/12

✔9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)
Duck the Halls - Donna Andrews 12/25

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)

✔️12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Airwoman - Zara Quentin 2/1

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.

✔14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.
24690 - A.A. Dark 2/1

✔15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
Dead Level - Sarah Graves (Maine) 2/4

✔16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.
A Dangerous Reality - Layla Wolfe 1/4


✔17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)
Lucifer - Ava Martell 1/8

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

✔19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.
Bay of Sighs - Nora Roberts 3/8

✔20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)
A Ghoul's Guide to Love and Murder - Victoria Laurie 3/14

Welcome Barbara!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018
21+ points - Fantastically Frosty
42/21+

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
1 pt. Jan Thrill Ride Julie Ann Walker 12/24/17
1 pt. Jan Full Package Lauren Blakely 1/12/18
1 pt. Jan The Last Camellia Sarah Jio 1/15/18
1 pt. Feb Dangerous Games Lora Leigh 1/29/18
3 pts. Jan 2018 Sex, Not Love Vi Keeland 2/2/18

2. Read a book set in winter.
1 pt. A Season Of The Heart: Rocky Mountain Christmas / The Christmas Gifts / The Christmas Charm Jillian Hart 12/28/17

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
1 pt. Winter Solstice Elin Hilderbrand 12/23/17

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
3 pts. Why Did You Lie? Yrsa Sigurðardóttir 1/10/18

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.
1 pt. The Lightkeeper's Daughter Colleen Coble 1/23/18

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.
1 pt. Tap Left A. Zavarelli 1/8/18 (public drunkenness)

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)
3 pts. Holly and Ivy Fern Michaels 12/21/17

10. Jack Frost - Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)
1 pt. All I Want Is You Toni Blake 1/11/18 (character named Jack)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
1 pt. Crown Jewels Ella James 1/25/18

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
3 pts. Escaping Christmas: The Peakton Village Trilogy - Book One Alice B. Ryder 12/25/17
3 pts. Full Tilt Emma Scott 1/16/18
1 pt. You Say It First Susan Mallery 1/24/18 (Happily Inc. #1)
3 pts. Every Day David Levithan 1/30/18

13. Befana - Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.
1 pt. Older woman One of Us Is Lying Karen M. McManus 1/22/18
1 pt. Older woman Fire at Dusk Lila Ashe 2/9/18

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.
1 pt. One of Us Is Lying Karen M. McManus 1/22/18
1 pt. The Curse of Tenth Grave Darynda Jones 1/20/18

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
1 pt. The Escape David Baldacci 1/7/18
1 pt. Holiday Hearts: A Fairytale Christmas\The St. James Affair Susan Wiggs 2/2/18

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.
1 pt. Dog - Jack-o The Lullaby Girl Loreth Anne White 1/23/18

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)
3 pts. All In Emma Scott 1/18/18 p 59 “Mardi Gras is in two days. Jump on that tour, and we can pretend the whole city is throwing us a party.” Set in New Orleans
1 pt. Purple Cover Karen Rose 2/5/18

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.
1 pt. I Am Watching You Teresa Driscoll 2/13/18

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book in your favorite genre.
1 pt. Promise Not to Tell Jayne Ann Krentz 2/16/18

I'M IN!
21+ points - Fantastically Frosty
POINTS - 101

1. published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
Dirty Sexy Saint - Carly Phillips (Jan 16) - 3 JAN - 1
The V Card - Lauren Blakely (Dec 17) - 5 JAN - 3
Drums of Autumn - Diana Gabaldon (Dec 96) - 15 JAN - 1
At Grave's End - Jeaniene Frost (Dec 08) - 16 JAN - 1
Love So Hot - Marquita Valentine (Jan 15) - 18 JAN - 1
Til Death Do Us Trope - Alexa Riley (Jan 18) - 24 JAN - 3
Peep Show - Isabella Starling (Jan 18) - 28 JAN - 3
Breaking Point - Allison Brennan (Jan 18) - 19 FEB - 3
Dancing With Danger in Las Vegas - A.R. Winters (Dec 17) - 24 FEB - 3
Shadowfever - Karen Marie Moning (Jan 11) - 1


2. Read a book set in winter.
North of Need - Laura Kaye - 26 DEC - 1
A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 21 FEB - 1


3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
Cold Peril - Emily Jane Trent - 6 FEB - 3


4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
A Very Marcello Christmas - Bethany-Kris - 26 DEC - 1
Chilled - Kendra Elliot - 5 FEB - 1
A Breath of Snow and Ashes - Diana Gabaldon - 11 FEB - 3


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
This is Me, Baby - K. Webster - 27 DEC - 1
Mr. Mysterious - J.A. Huss - 10 JAN - 1
Trust - Ella Frank - 2 MAR - 1


8. Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.
Consent to Kill - Vince Flynn (No 8) - 12 FEB - 1


10. Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)
In Jack's Arms - Roxie Rivera (Jack Connolly) - 7 FEB - 1
Whiskey Sour - J.A. Konrath (Jack Daniels) - 9 FEB - 1


11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
Moon Over Miami - Jane Graves - 27 DEC - 1


12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Best Laid Plans - Stylo Fantome - 24 DEC (New author) - 3
Some Girls Do - Amy Andrews - 29 DEC (1st) - 1
Pennies - Pepper Winters - 1 JAN (1st) - 1
Darkfever - Karen Marie Moning (New Author) - 9 JAN - 3
Midnight Thunder - Vicki Lewis Thompson (1st) - 21 JAN - 1
Red Queen - Victoria Aveyard (New Author) - 29 JAN - 3
Death of a Kitchen Diva - Lee Hollis (New Author) - 30 JAN - 3
Try - Ella Frank (New Author) - 13 FEB - 3
First Grave on the Right - Darynda Jones (New Author) - 22 FEB - 3
Jeopardy in January - Camilla Chafer (New Author) - 16 FEB - 3


13. Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.
Swept Into Love - Melissa Foster (Older Woman) - 9 JAN - 1
Murder My Sweets - Sylvia Selfman (Older Woman) - 22 JAN - 1


14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.
One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost - 7 JAN - 1
Five - J.A. Huss - 17 JAN - 1
Two to Die For - Allison Brennan - 10 FEB - 1
Fifty Shades of Grey - E.L. James - 14 FEB - 1
Fifty Shades Darker - E.L. James - 14 FEB - 1
Fifty Shades Freed - E.L. James - 15 FEB - 1


15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
Mr. X - Clarissa Wild - 22 DEC - 1
Gun Moll - Bethany-Kris - 2 JAN - 1
Worth of Waste - Bethany-Kris - 16 JAN - 1
So This Is Love - Barbara Freethy - 19 JAN - 1
White Heat - Brenda Novak - 20 JAN - 1
Rapture - J.R. Ward - 23 FEB - 1
Crave - J.R. Ward - 28 JAN - 1


16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.
Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade - Diana Gabaldon (Brown) - 31 DEC - 1
Falling For A Stranger - Barbara Freethy (Brown) - 3 FEB - 1


17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)
Voyager - Diana Gabaldon - 23 DEC - 1
No Mercy - Sherrilyn Kenyon (New Orleans) - 5 JAN - 1
Retribution - Sherrilyn Kenyon - 10 JAN - 1
Executive Power - Vince Flynn - 12 JAN - 1
Faefever - Karen Marie Moning - 23 JAN - 1
Protecting What's His - Tessa Bailey - 31 JAN - 1
Officer off Limits - Tessa Bailey - 1 FEB - 1


19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.
A Shot of Sin - Eden Summers (Author) - 24 JAN - 1
The Siren - Tiffany Reisz - 25 FEB - 1


20. Read Across America Day - a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)
Favourite Genre - Romantic Suspense
Into the Whirlwind - Kat Martin - 30 DEC - 1
Missing In Death - J.D. Robb - 6 JAN - 1
Into the Firestorm - Kat Martin - 14 JAN - 1
Colby Law - Debra Webb - 20 JAN - 1
Body Heat - Brenda Novak - 20 JAN - 1
Hidden - Kendra Elliot - 22 JAN - 1
Killer Heat - Brenda Novak - 29 JAN - 1
Treachery in Death - J.D. Robb - 31 JAN - 1
High Noon - Debra Webb - 2 FEB - 1
New York to Dallas - J.D. Robb - 3 FEB - 1
Lethal Peril - Emily Jane Trent - 17 FEB - 1
Bridal Armor - Debra Webb - 20 FEB - 1
The Loner - Rhonda Nelson - 26 FEB - 1
Ready, Aim...I Do! - Debra Webb - 1 MAR - 1

Welcome Sandra!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018

21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

TASKS:

21/21

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)

Unfathomed by Anna Hackett 12/27/17
(published 1/24/17)

Lucky in Love by K.S. Thomas 1/12/18
(published 1/1/12)

**The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store by Cait Flanders 1/21/18
(published 1/16/18)

Facing the Wave: A Journey in the Wake of the Tsunami by Gretel Ehrlich 1/26/18
(published 2/12/13)

Sweet Victory by Gina L. Maxwell 2/3/18
(published 2/27/17)

Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson 2/7/18
(published 1/5/1886)

**Off Limits by Clare Connelly 2/12/18
(published 2/1/18)

Not Even for Love by Sandra Brown 2/20/18
(published 1/1/82)

Shadowed by Rebecca Zanetti 2/25/18
(published 1/1/13)

Down and Dirty by Christine Bell 3/2/18
(published 1/1/13)

2. Read a book set in winter.

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

The Shining by Stephen King 1/13/18

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)

**Incandescent (Knights Rebels #1) by River Savage 3/1/18

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)

**Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss 2/11/18

I'm in!

TASKS: (running total: 61 pts)

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
Kate Willis
Published Dec. 2017; 12/25/17; 3 pts
Rebekah Morris
Published Jan 2018; 1/15/18; 3pts
Regina Jennings
Pub. Dec 2017; 1/16/18; 3 pts
Lynette Eason
Pub. Jan 2018; 1/8/18; 3 pts
Colleen Coble
Pub. Jan 2018; 1/4/18; 3 pts

2. Read a book set in winter.
12/30/17; 1 pt

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
Rebekah Morris
3/12/18, 1 pt

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
,
Winter scene on cover; 12/22/17; 3 pts
, Lisa Phillips
Winter scene; 1/18/18; 3 pts
, Elizabeth Goddard
Winter scene; 2/7/18; 3 pts

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Character Rosina is “naturally principled” and comes through trying situations without losing her innocence of heart. 12/31/17; 1 pt

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.
Gene Stratton-Porter
Jimmy has a drinking problem that results in public indecency more than once in the book. 12/25/17; 1 pt

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)
Maggie Black
12/30/17; 3 pts
Roseanna White
12/21/17; 1 pt
Beth Wiseman
12/31/17; 1 pt
Lisa Wingate
12/30/17; 1 pt

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
New Year’s Eve party at a country club. 12/20/17; 3 pts

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
, Diana Xarissa
New to me author 12/29/17; 3 pts
, Pam Hillman
New to me author 1/9/18; 3 pts
, Amanda G. Stevens
New to me author 2/4/18; 3 pts
, Connilyn Cossette
New to me author, 3/4/18; 3 pts
, BJ Hoff
New to me author 3/6/18; 3 pts

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.
Rebekah Morris
The story is narrated by an older woman reminiscing about her life and how she spent a Christmas season as a college girl. 12/30/17; 1 pt

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
Katherine Pyle
12/25/17; 1 pt
Mary Connealy
12/22/17, 1 pt
Kate Willis
12/25/17; 1 pt








Cara Putman
2/10/18; 1 pt
P.G Wodehouse
2/15/18; 1 pt
Cara Putman
2/22/18; 1 pt
Cara Putman
2/23/18; 1 pt
Joanne Fluke
3/7/18; 1 pt
Rebekah Morris
3/14/18; 1 pt
Janice Thompson
3/14/18; 1 pt

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.
Karen Kirst
A dog named Wolf. 12/31/17; 1 pt

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)
, Christine Johnson
1/29/18 (partly set in New Orleans) +1 pt
, Jocelyn Green
2/7/18: set in New Orleans and has mostly golden cover; Mardi Gras mentioned loc 393 of 593 “In Paris, the day before Mardi Gras...” +3 pt

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)
Three favorite genres: historical, vintage, suspense
Josi Kilpack
historical fiction genre; 12/28/17; 1 pt
Joseph Hocking
Vintage 1/5/18; 1 pt
Kim Vogel Sawyer
historical fiction 1/1/18; 1 pt
Stanley Weyman
vintage historical fiction 1/2/18; 1 pt

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018
Points: 84

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
Der letzte Weynfeldt, Martin Suter, 21.12.2017 - published in January 2008 - 1 point
After the Crash, Michel Bussi, 04.01.2018 - published in January 2016 - 1 point
The Burning Page, Genevieve Cogman, 27.01.2018 - published in December 2016 - 1 point
Lady of the Lake, Andrzej Sapkowski, 28.01.2018 - published in March 2017 - 1 point
Her Every Wish, Courtney Milan, 07.02.2018 - published in March 2016 - 1 point
The Countess Conspiracy, Courtney Milan, 28.02.2018 - published in December 2013 - 1 point
Das wilde Herz der Lady Gwen, Kerstin Garde, 05.03.2018 - published in March 2018 - 3 points
Jede Sekunde zählt, R.T. Acron, 10.03.2018 - published in March 2018 - 3 points
The Lost Plot, Genevieve Cogman, 12.03.2018 - published in December 2017 - 3 points

2. Read a book set in winter.
A Kiss For Midwinter, Courtney Milan, 26.02.2018 - set in December - 1 point

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Dead Until Dark, Charlaine Harris, 25.12.2017 - "Sookie Stackhouse" #1 - 3 points
Prince of Wolves, Quinn LoftisThe Xibalba Murders, 27.12.2017 - "The Grey Wolves" #1 - 3 points
A Scone to Die For, H.Y. Hanna, 29.12.2017 - "Oxford Tearoom Mysteries" #1 - 3 points
The Xibalba Murders, Lyn Hamilton, 30.12.2017 - "Lara McClintoch Archeological Mystery" #1 - 3 points
Hades, Candice Fox, 02.01.2018 - "Archer & Bennett" #1 - 1 point
The Bone Collector, Jeffery Deaver, 08.01.2018 - "Lincoln Rhyme" #1 - 1 point
Magic Bites, Ilona Andrews, 16.01.2018 - "Kate Daniels" #1 - 3 points
Ill Wind, Rachel Caine, 19.01.2018 - "Weather Warden" #1 - 3 points
The Girl In The Ice, Robert Bryndza, 22.01.2018 - "Detective Erika Foster" #1 - 3 points
First Grave on the Right, Darynda Jones, 23.01.2018 - "Charley Davidson" #1 - 3 points
Once Upon a Marquess, Courtney Milan, 03.02.2018 - "The Worth Saga" #1 - 3 points
No Shoes, No Shirt, No Spells, Rose Pressey, 08.02.2018 - "Mystic Cafe" #1 - 3 points
Trapped at the Altar, Jane Feather, 09.02.2018 - Trapped #1 - 3 points
Graceling, Kristin Cashore, 16.02.2018 - "Graceling Realm" #1 - 3 points
The Secret, Book and Scone Society, Ellery Adams, 24.02.2018 - "Miracle Springs, North Carolina" #1 - 3 points
The Duchess War, Courtney Milan, 25.02.2018 - "Brothers Sinister" #1 - 1 point
Along Came a Spider, James Patterson, 28.02.2018 - "Alex Cross" #1 - 3 points
Dog Days of Voodoo, G.A. Chase, 03.03.2018 - "A Malveaux Curse Mystery" #1 - 3 points
La Belle Sauvage, Philip Pullman, 08.03.2018 - "The Book of Dust" #1 - 3 points
Wonder Woman: Warbringer, Leigh Bardugo, 17.03.2018 - "DC Icons" #1 - 3 points
The Dry, Jane Harper, 19.03.2018 - "Aaron Falk" #1 - 3 points


13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood, Ann Brashares, 24.12.2017 - 1 point
Rituals, Kelley Armstrong, 12.01.2018 - set in Cainsville, Illinois - 1 point
When You Reach Me, Rebecca Stead, 25.01.2018 - set in New York - 1 point
Living Dead in Dallas, Charlaine Harris, 30.01.2018 - set in Dallas - 1 point
Everything, Everything, Nicola Yoon, 31.01.2018 - set in California and Hawaii - 1 point
Genesis, Bonnie Berman Shores, 05.02.2018 - set in Georgia - 1 point
Magic Burns, Ilona Andrews, 23.02.2018 - set in Georgia - 1 point
Club Dead, Charlaine Harris, 27.02.2018 - set in Mississippi and Louisiana - 1 point
Magic Strikes, Ilona Andrews, 04.03.2018 - set in Atlanta - 1 point
The Upside of Unrequited, Becky Albertalli, 04.03.2018 - set in Washington, D.C. - 1 point

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, William Shakespeare, 04.02.2018 - #44 on the "Romance Books For Valentines Day" list. - 1 point

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)

Welcome Bonita, Hannah and Rina!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018

21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

Read 30 books; 68 points DONE! no page minimum

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
Miracle at Christmas (Christmas, Colorado #7.5) by Debbie Mason 12/25/17 4stars (December 19, 2017)
The Color of Love (Blessings, GA #5) by Sharon Sala 12/28/17 4stars (February 6, 2018)
Highlander Entangled (Highland Adventure Book 9) by Vonda Sinclair 1/4/18 4stars (December 8, 2017)
A Wedding at Two Love Lane (Two Love Lane #2) by Kieran Kramer 1/6/18 (January 2, 2018)
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory 1/9/18 4stars (January 30, 2018)
A Warriner to Tempt Her (Wild Warriners #3) by Virginia Heath 1/10/18 4.5stars (February 1, 2018)
Heart of Eden (Colorado Hearts #1) by Caroline Fyffe 1/14/18 5stars (January 23, 2018)
Here Comes the Sun (Butler, Vermont #3) by Marie Force 1/17/18 5stars (January 23, 2018)
Sisters Like Us (Mischief Bay, #4) by Susan Mallery 1/19/18 5stars (January 23, 2018)
Undone By You (Chicago Rebels, #3) by Kate Meader 1/20/18 4tars (March 5, 2018)
Falling in Love With You (Falling in Love #2) by Kathy Coatney 1/27/18 4.5stars (February 2, 2018)
Every Dog Has His Day (Bluff Point #3) by Jenn McKinlay 1/28/18 4stars (January 2, 2018)
In Deep (Emerald Mountain #2) by Stacy Gold 2/4/18 3stars (January 31, 2018)
Kian (Undercover Billionaire #1) by Melody Anne 2/7/18 4stars (February 20 2018)
The Dating Debate (Dating Dilemmas, #1) by Chris Cannon 2/10/18 3stars (February 5, 2018)
Cowboy Charmed by Stephanie Berget, Allison Merritt, Danita Cahill, RaeAnne Hadley, Paty Jager, D'Ann Lindun 2/15/18 4stars (December 15, 2017)

2. Read a book set in winter.
Just Friends (Emerald Mountain #1) by Stacy Gold 2/4/18 3stars

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
Wyoming Winter (Wyoming Men #7) by Diana Palmer 1/21/18 4stars (snow)

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.
The Officer's Bride by Lara Daniels 1/11/18 3stars (Nafisah)

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.
Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perrotta 12/30/17 2stars (Julian drunk and vomiting on street and he's only 18)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)
Marked in Mexico by Kim McMahill 1/13/18 4stars (Jack - ex-Army Ranger)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
A Tradition of Pride (Mississippi, Americana, #24) by Janet Dailey 12/25/17 2stars (Lara's father's birthday party)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Meet Josefina: An American Girl (American Girls: Josefina, #1)
by Valerie Tripp, Jean-Paul Tibbles (Illustrator), Susan McAliley 12/22/17 3stars (new to me author)
First Class to New York (First Class Novels, #1) by A.J. Harmon 12/30/17 4stars (new to me author)

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.
Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler 1/25/18 5stars (Miss Isabelle -89)

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult 12/31/17 4stars

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
That Thing You Do by Kayti McGee 1/16/18 4stars (San Francisco and Las Vegas)

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.
Refuge Cove (New Americana #2) by Janet Dailey 1/7/18 4stars (Daisy-K9 tracker)
Ready for Wild (Grand Valley #3) by Liora Blake 2/7/18 4stars (Braden's dog - Charley)

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.
Unforgivable Love by Sophfronia Scott 2/4/18 3.5 stars (SS)

Welcome JoAnne!

Finished on 03/06/18*************

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. You Must Remember This: Life and Style in Hollywood's Golden Age

2. Read a book set in winter. Iron Lake

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. If Walls Could Talk

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title. The Winter Rose

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover.

6. Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness. The Power of Unlimited Imagination: A Collection of Neville's San Francisco Lectures

7. Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness. The Tea Rose

8. Read a book with a Series/TBR #8. Urn Burial

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. How Aunt Tillie Stole Christmas: A Wicked Witches of the Midwest Short

10. Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. Rum Runner (main character is jack daniels)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. The Astronaut Wives Club

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before) Bran New Death

13. Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

14. Read a book with a number in the title. Hardcore Twenty-Four

15. Read a book set in USA Memo from Darryl F. Zanuck: The Golden Years at Twentieth Century Fox

16. Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name. No Mallets Intended (Hoppy)

17. Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover.

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction. Chocolate Shoes And Wedding Blues

19. Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS. 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents

20. Read a book in your favorite genre. Bloodstone

Welcome Jennifer!

TLC ~ Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018
Level: 21+ points - Fantastically Frosty
21 Points

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018) - Pub Dec 2015 - Betting on Bailey Tara Crescent - 12/25 - 1 pt


2. Read a book set in winter. - Desire After Dark Marie Force - 1/3 - 1 pt


3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc) - Code of Silence Marliss Melton - 1/3 - 1 pt


4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover) Mackenzie's Mountain Linda Howard - 3/3 - 1 pt & 2 bonus pts


6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.- Nell - Heaven and Earth Nora Roberts - 1/20 - 1 pt


7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts are given to children - As You Wish Elyssa Patrick - 1/28 - 1 pt


8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 - Long Gone Marliss Melton - 2/4 - 1 pt


9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.) - Memory in Death J.D. Robb - 1/12 - 1 pt


10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. - Jack Jackson - The Pillars of the Earth Ken Follett - 2/10 - 1 pt


11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party) - Smoke Screen Sandra Brown - 2/19
- 1 pt

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before) - new author for me - 1 pt/2 pt - Searching For Harmony Kelly Elliott - 12/22


13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character - Aunt Martha - Nothing on Earth & Nothing in Heaven
Susan Fanetti - 1/23 - 1 pt


14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title. - The Book Of Twenty Four Nathan L. Flamank - 2/5 - 1 pt


15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA - Bang E.K. Blair - 12/28 - 1 pt


16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.

17. . Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans - Everything I've Never Had Lynetta Halat - 12/29 - 1 pt


18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS. - Stanton Adore T.L. Swan - 1/17 - 1 pt


20. Read Across America Day - Read a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss) - Raid Kristen Ashley - 12/25 - 1 pt

Welcome Karen and Sarah!

Completed 2/18/18

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018

21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

23/23 books read
29/29 points read

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
Alpha for the Pack by N.J. Lysk, published March 2017, read 1/11/18
Undead Tango by Alexis Martin, published December 13, 2012, read 12/26/17
Pretty Poison by Kari Gregg, published December 14, 2013, read 12/30/17
Far from Home by Madeleine Urban, published January 1, 2008, read 1/8/18
Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh, published February 1, 2010, read 12/27/17
Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh, published January 1, 2011, read 12/27/17
Too Young to Kill by M. William Phelps, published January 1, 2011, read 1/10/18
Low Midnight by Carrie Vaughn, published December 30, 2014, read 2/18/18
Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House by Michael Wolf, BONUS: published January 5, 2018, read 1/8/18
The Last Emperor by Kari Gregg, BONUS: published December 27, 2017, read 1/22/18

2. Read a book set in winter.
A Hard Winter Rain by John Inman, read 1/23/18
The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder, read 2/10/18

8. Hanukkah –Read a book with a Series/TBR #8.
Wesley by Bailey Bradford, #8 in Leopard's Spots series, read 1/5/18
The Deep of the Sound by Amy Lane, #8 in Bluewater Bay series, read 2/15/18
Leap in the Dark by Gabrielle Evans, #8 in Moonlight Breed series, read 2/2/18

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Heart-mate, Mine! by N.J. Nielsen/Saddington, #1 in Moon Runners series, bonus for never read author, read 1/11/18
Family Connections by N.J. Nielsen/Saddington, #1 in the Connelly Chronicles series, read 1/23/18
Backstroking with a Tiger Shark by Charlie Richards, #1 in Beneath Aquatica's Waves series, read 12/26/17
Green's Thumb by Alexander Elliot, #1 of Men of Retail series, read 12/30/17
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, #1 in Red Queen series, bonus for never read author, read 1/19/18

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
The Man Who Cast Two Shadows by Carol O'Connell, set in New York City, read 12/21/17
Witness in Death by J.D. Robb, set in New York City, read 1/2/18
Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb, set in New York City, read 2/2/18

Welcome Erin! You're so prepared.

11-20 points - Winter Wonderful

19/20

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018) ...1/1/02...The Sunday Wife by Cassandra King 1/4/18


2. Read a book set in winter. Billionaire Blend by Cleo Coyle 2/28/18


3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc) Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson 1/19/18


4. Read a book with a winter word in the title Winter Solstice byElin Hilderbrand 12/28/17


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover) Best Friends, Occasional Enemies: The Lighter Side of Life as a Mother and Daughter by Lisa Scottoline 2/25/18


6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness. Beach House for Rent by Mary Alice Monroe 1/9/18


7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where a character has a moment of public drunkenness. Murder at the Kennedy Center by Margaret Truman 2/5/18


8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series #8 Miss Julia Strikes Back by Ann B. Ross 1/24/18


9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.) Mistletoe Mysteries by Charlotte MacLeod 12/23/17


10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. Sour Apples by Sheila Connolly 1/27/18


12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before) NEW TO ME AUTHOR Desperate Housedogs by Sparkle Abbey 1/30/18


13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character Dearly Depotted by Kate Collins 12/27/17


14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title. Daily Guideposts 2017: A Spirit-Lifting Devotional 12/31/17


15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA Gluten for Punishment by Nancy J. Parra 2/12/18


16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name...Max..Golden Malicious by Sheila Connolly 2/17/18


17. Mardi Gras – Read a book with a green cover. Rosemary Remembered by Susan Wittig Albert 3/20/18


18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign by Jonathan Allen 1/18/18


20. Read Across America Day - Read a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)..Cozy Mystery..Snipped in the Bud by Kate Collins 2/9/18

Welcome Debbie!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018

5 -10 points - Super Seasonal / 11-20 points - Winter Wonderful / 21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

Points: 21

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
Big Little Lies - Liane Moriarty - 2/11/2018 - originally published Dec 25 2014 (1 pt)
Worth Fighting for: Love, Loss, and Moving Forward - Lisa Niemi Swayze - 2/23/2018 - originally published in Dec 2011 (1 pt)

2. Read a book set in winter.
The Shining - Stephen King - 12/26/2017 (1 pt)

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
Cleopatra's Daughter - Michelle Moran - 1/13/2018 (Cleopatra's daughter) (1 pt)

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
The Shack - William Paul Young - 1/15/2018 (Bonus snow cover 3 pts)

6. Yaldā - Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories - R.J. Palacio - 1/26/2018 - Charlotte (1 pt)
Helen of Troy - Margaret George - 2/28/2018 - Polyxena (1 pt)

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)

10. Jack Frost - Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny - Holly Madison - 12/31/2017 - Halloween Party (1 pt)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Wonder - R.J. Palacio - 12/30/2017 (bonus- new to me 3pts)
Cinder - Marissa Meyer - 1/5/2018 (Bonus- new to me 3pts)

13. Befana - Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.
Opal's Story: A Novel - Phyllis H. Moore - 2/21/2018 - Opal is in her 80s (1 pt)

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
The Late Show - Michael Connelly - 1/12/2018 - Los Angeles, CA. (1 pt)

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)
Y Is for Yesterday - Sue Grafton - 2/16/2018 - Green cover (1 pt)

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)
Dragonfly In Amber - Diana Gabaldon - 1/31/2018 - Historical Fiction (1 pt)
Number the Stars - Lois Lowry - 2/16/2018 - Historical Fiction/ Holocaust (1 pt)

Welcome Melanie!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
The Lost Challenges
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018

5 -10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Winter Wonderful
21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

14 points

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)

2. Read a book set in winter.

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Completed 22/1/18 Rating 4 stars

O L C D

1 point

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote Completed 6/3/18 Rating 5 stars

Bonus: 3 points

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.

Wonder by R. J. Palacio Completed 9/1/18 Rating 4 stars

August Pullman

1 point

Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers by Alexander McCall Smith Completed 31/1/18 Rating 4 stars

Bertie

1 point

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

Milk Glass Moon by Adriana Trigiani Completed 23/2/18 Rating 4 stars

Jack Mac

1 point

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)

The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket Completed 11/3/18 Rating 3 stars

First book and author I haven't read before.

Bonus: 3 points

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.

The House Of The Spirits by Isabel Allende Completed 15/3/18 Rating 3 stars

Nivea del Valle

1 point

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA

Still Alice by Lisa Genova Completed 25/1/18 Rating 4 stars

Cambridge, Massachusetts

1 point

The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair by Joel Dicker Completed 18/2/18 Rating 3 stars

New Hampshire

1 point

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.

Five Get into Trouble by Enid Blyton Completed 7/1/18 Rating 4 stars

Timmy

1 point

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)

Welcome Amanda!

If you have read anything since the 21st that will work for any of the tasks, please use it!

11-20 points - Winter Wonderful


14/14 - finished Mar 19th

Published in December (Bonus: Published in Dec 2017)... Ballerina Dad - 3/7 - 3.5★

Set in winter... Disarming Donner - 2/12 - 3.5★

C O L D somewhere in the title... Holiday Escape - 2/25 - 3.5★

Winter word in the title... My Winter Family - 3/7 - 4★

Cover that reminds you of winter... Kid Christmas Rides Again - 2/17 - 3★

Series/TBR #8... Texas Gift - 1/8 - 5★

Set during Christmas (Bonus: Christmas tree on cover)... Christmas Outing - 1/5 - 4★

Characters attend a party... Fool of Main Beach - 3/19 - 4★

First in a series (Bonus: New to me author)... Mens Rea by Brooke Edwards - 2/26 - 3★

Number in the title... It Takes Two to Tumble - 3/10 - 4★

Set in USA... City Boy - 2/6 - 4★

Purple, green or gold cover... The Positions of Love - 2/25 - 3★

Author's initials are in PRESIDENTS... Unexpected Christmas by Nell Iris - 2/17 - 3★

Book in your favorite genre... Composing a Family - 2/13 - 3.5★

Welcome Lily!

Finished!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018

21+ points - Fantastically Frosty
21/21 pts

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
No More Faking Fine: Ending the Pretending by Esther Fleece (published January 2017)- read 12/31/2018= 1 pt
Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet by Jennifer L. Armentrout (published January 2018)- read 1/12/2018= 3 pt
You're Made for a God-Sized Dream: Opening the Door to All God Has for You by Holley Gerth (published in March 2013)- read 1/17/2018= 1 pt
The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce (published January 2018)- read 1/22/2018= 3pts

2. Read a book set in winter.

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.
The Fifth Letter by Nicola Moriarty (public drunkness) read 12/29/2017 = 1 pt
Expelled by James Patterson (public drunkenness)- read 1/3/2018= 1 pt

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party.
Class Mom: A Novel by Laurie Gelman read 12/21/2017 = 1 pt
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 1/8/2018 = 1 pt
French Coast by Anita Hughes- read 1/30/2018 =1 pt

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker read 12/24/2017 = 3 pts
Three Girls and a Baby by Rachel Schurig read 1/2/2017 = 3 pts

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
In This Moment by Karen Kingsbury (set it Indiana) = 1pt

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)
Green cover- - read 1/2/2018= 1 pt

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)

Welcome Allison!

I'm going to join this, will post back to what I have read since 21/12...

Reading The Seasons - Winter
21st December 2017 - 20th March 2018
Completed: 16/20
Points: 15

11-20 points - Winter Wonderful
21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
07/02 ****
Published Jan 18

2. Read a book set in winter.
13/02 **** (1 point)

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
12/01 **** (1 point)

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
31/12 **** (2 points)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
14/02 ****

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.
02/01 ***** Elizabeth Bennett (1 point)

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children
05/02 **** Toys given to refugee children (1 point)


8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)
03/02 **** (3 points)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)
28/02 ****

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party.
03/02 *** (1 point)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
27/02 ****

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.


14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
28/01 ****

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.
02/01 **** (1 point) Dogs name is Maple

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. 29/01 ***

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.
30/01 **** (1 point)
But he was the president of the Four Horsemen and needed an explanation

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)
21/12 ***** (3 points)

Welcome Jade!

Reading the Seasons - Winter
December 21 2017 - March 20 2018

Completed: 13/20
Points: 24

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018) Chainbreaker by Tara Sim Feb 6, published Jan 2, 2018 (3 pts)

2. Read a book set in winter.

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover) The Silent Shield by Jeff Wheeler Feb 13, winter scene on cover (3 pts)

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness. Timekeeper Tara Sim Jan 21, main character, Danny, gets drunk (1 pt)

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.) Jack Frost, Vol. 1 by JinHo Ko Mar 20, has a character called Jack Frost (3 pts)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before) The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue (Guide #1) by Mackenzi Lee Jan 16, first in series and an author I haven't read (3 pts)

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren Mar 3 (1 pt)

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title. One Good Dragon Deserves Another by Rachel Aaron Feb 22 (1 pt)

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron Jan 22, set in Spencer, Iowa (1 pt)

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name. The Queen's Rising Rebecca Ross Feb 27, MC has a dog named Nessie (1 pt)

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.) Seduction by Jaymin Eve Feb 16, gold cover (1 pt)
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Mar 17, has a gold cover (1 pt)

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction. Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan Mar 16, from Conversation Hearts listopia (1 pt)

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS. Ghosts by Nicholas Sansbury Smith Mar 1 (1 pt)

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss) The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories by Dr. Seuss Feb 5, 4* (3 pts)

Welcome Cyn!

The Lost Challenges
Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018

Progress: 14 out of 21+
11-20 points - Winter Wonderful
21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

Read books for each task listed. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You can read one book for every task or read multiple books for some tasks. (For example - you could choose to just focus on task 5 and read books with white covers. That's fine - you can claim points for each one that fits).

The aim of the game is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter.

Scoring: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task plus 2 points for each bonus task.

EXAMPLE:
TASK: Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in Atlanta or Memphis)
You read a book set in California = 1 point for USA : Total 1 point
You read a book set in Memphis = 1 point for USA + 2 points for Memphis: Total 3 points

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018):
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray - ***** - 3/6/2018 - 403 Pages - Dec 2003

2. Read a book set in winter:
Passing by Nella Larsen - **** - 1/17/2018 - 160 Pages

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc):
The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui - ***** - 2/17/18 - 329 Pages

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding - ***** - 1/31/2018 - 336 Pages - White Cover

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.
Faith, Volume 1: Hollywood & Vine by Jody Houser - ***** - 12/26/2017 - 123 Pages - Good Superhero

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness:
I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart - ***** - 1/3/2018 - 400 Pages - public drunkenness

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen - *** - 1/24/2018 - 404 Pages - attends a party

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Big Rock by Lauren Blakely - ***** - 1/4/2018 - 247 Pages

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover:
The Gatecrasher by Madeleine Wickham - *** - 1/8/2018 - 296 Pages - Older woman

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title:
The Dirt on Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones - ***** - 3/13/2018 - 326 Pages

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
X by Ilyasah Shabazz - *** - 1/9/2018 - 348 Pages

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)
Love Bites by Lynsay Sands - **** - 1/18/2018 - 373 Pages - Purple Cover

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.
His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis - **** - 3/7/2018 - 352 Pages

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)
The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish - ***** - 2/9/2018 - 288 Pages - Biography is one of my favorite genres



Challenge Rules
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*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 or letter
*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.
*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.
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Welcome Suzanne!

Fantastically frosty
0 /Tasks completed
24 points

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
Sunburn Laura Lippman
308 p. 17 march 2018 3 stars 1 march 2018
1 point

2. Read a book set in winter.

Morgen ben ik weer thuis Simone van der Vlugt
277 p. 9 march 2018 3 stars
1 point

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
XO: A Kathryn Dance Novel Jeffery Deaver
Pqges: 512 o. Date read:19/2/2018 Rating:4 stars
xo a kathryn DanCe nOveL
1 point

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

The Wolves of Winter Tyrell Johnson
321 p. 15 march 2018 4 stars
1 point

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)

Doctor January Rhoda Baxter
Pages:304 p. Date read: 31/1/2018 Rating: 2 stars
Après-Ski Suzanne Vermeer
Pages:263 p. Date read: 2/1/2018 Rating: 2 stars
Winter scene on cover
2 points

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.
Silas Marner George Eliot
Pages:240 p. Date read: 4/2/2018 4 stars
Eppie
1 point

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.
Bed & Breakfast Jet van Vuuren
307 p. 18 march 2018 3 stars


Rendezvous Esther Verhoef
Pages: 353 p. Date read: 17/2/2018 Rating: 2 stars

2points

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)
Mistletoe and Murder Robin Stevens
Pages: 322 p. Dat read: 18/2017 Rating: 3 stars
1 point

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
Brooklyn Colm Tóibín 252 p. 8 march 2018 5 stars
Wedding part attended
1 point

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)

Stillhouse Lake Rachel Caine
302 p. 10 march 2018 4 stars
Author never read before 2 points
Sleeping Giants Sylvain Neuvel
307 p. 18 march 2018 4 stars
2 points author never read and part 1 of the Themis files
4 points

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side

Agatha Christie
Pages: 215 p. Date read: 22/2/2018 Rating: 3 stars
Miss Marple is older lady
1 point

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.
Three Act Tragedy Agatha Christie
Pages: 275 p. Read:21/2/2018 Rating:3 stars
Three

Agatha Christie
Pages: 224 p. Date read:22/2/2018 Rating:3 stars
Five

Victim Six Gregg Olsen
408 p. Red: 7 march 2018 2 stars
Six
3 point

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
Wilde Lake Laura Lippman
368 p. Read: 3/3/2018 3 stars
Set in USA
1 point

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.
Season of the Snake Claire Davis
Pages: 288 p. Date read:10/1/2018 Rating:2 stars
Brown cover
1 point

17. . Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)


The Awakening Kate Chopin 195 p. Read:5 march2018 4 stars
Set in New Orleans
1 point

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.
Just What Kind of Mother Are You? Paula Daly
Pages: 365 p. Read:2/3/2018 Rating:3 stars

PD is in presidents
1 point

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)
Favourite genre thriller
Dear Amy Helen Callaghan
348 p. read: 5/3/2018 3 stars
1 point

Welcome Claire!

Check your books from the last month and see if they can fit here.

Going to call this one done

PROGRESS: 24 pts

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
Girl in Disguise - Greer Macallister - 1/20/18 - March 2017
Speaking from Among the Bones - Alan Bradley - 1/23/18 - publ Feb 2013

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
- Martha Grimes - 29/12/17 - 3 pts

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows - Alan Bradley - 12/24/17

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
All Is Beauty Now - Sarah Faber - 1/26/18

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
To Shield the Queen - Fiona Buckley - 12/22/17 - 3 pts
Fairchild - Jaima Fixsen - 1/10/18 - 3 pts
The Gates of Evangeline - Hester Young - 1/21/18 - 3 pts

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character
The Distant Hours - Kate Morton - 1/6/17 - 1 pt
Mrs. Jeffries Stands Corrected - Emily Brightwell - 1/8/17 - 1 pt
The Lightkeeper's Daughters - Jean Pendziwol - 1/12/18 - 1 pt
OR with socks on the cover.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
Body of Evidence - Rachel Grant - 12/27/17
Hardcore Twenty-Four - Janet Evanovich - 1/2/17
Maybe in Another Life - Taylor Jenkins Reid - 1/19/18

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.
Lost Among the Living - Simone St. James - 1/17/18
I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith - 1/28/18
Island of Bones - Imogen Robertson - 1/31/18

WOOHOO Joann!

Finished!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018

21+ points - Fantastically Frosty
21/21 pts

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
No More Faking Fine: Ending the Pretending by Esther Fleece (published January 2017)- read 12/31/2018= 1 pt
Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet by Jennifer L. Armentrout (published January 2018)- read 1/12/2018= 3 pt
You're Made for a God-Sized Dream: Opening the Door to All God Has for You by Holley Gerth (published in March 2013)- read 1/17/2018= 1 pt
The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce (published January 2018)- read 1/22/2018= 3pts

2. Read a book set in winter.

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.
The Fifth Letter by Nicola Moriarty (public drunkness) read 12/29/2017 = 1 pt
Expelled by James Patterson (public drunkenness)- read 1/3/2018= 1 pt

8. Hanukkah – Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and celebrated by lighting candles in a menorah.
Read a book with a Series/TBR #8 OR where candles are lit in a Menorah. Give us the sentence and page/location number.

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party.
Class Mom: A Novel by Laurie Gelman read 12/21/2017 = 1 pt
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 1/8/2018 = 1 pt
French Coast by Anita Hughes- read 1/30/2018 =1 pt

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker read 12/24/2017 = 3 pts
Three Girls and a Baby by Rachel Schurig read 1/2/2017 = 3 pts

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
In This Moment by Karen Kingsbury (set it Indiana) = 1pt

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)
Green cover- - read 1/2/2018= 1 pt

18. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Romance Books For Valentines Day, Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Covered Fiction.

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book to a child OR a book in your favorite genre. (Bonus: A book by Dr. Seuss)

WOOHOO Allison!

Done on post #16
Read 30 books; 68 points

Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018

21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

Read 30 books; 68 points DONE! no page minimum

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
Miracle at Christmas (Christmas, Colorado #7.5) by Debbie Mason 12/25/17 4stars (December 19, 2017)
The Color of Love (Blessings, GA #5) by Sharon Sala 12/28/17 4stars (February 6, 2018)
Highlander Entangled (Highland Adventure Book 9) by Vonda Sinclair 1/4/18 4stars (December 8, 2017)
A Wedding at Two Love Lane (Two Love Lane #2) by Kieran Kramer 1/6/18 (January 2, 2018)
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory 1/9/18 4stars (January 30, 2018)
A Warriner to Tempt Her (Wild Warriners #3) by Virginia Heath 1/10/18 4.5stars (February 1, 2018)
Heart of Eden (Colorado Hearts #1) by Caroline Fyffe 1/14/18 5stars (January 23, 2018)
Here Comes the Sun (Butler, Vermont #3) by Marie Force 1/17/18 5stars (January 23, 2018)
Sisters Like Us (Mischief Bay, #4) by Susan Mallery 1/19/18 5stars (January 23, 2018)
Undone By You (Chicago Rebels, #3) by Kate Meader 1/20/18 4tars (March 5, 2018)
Falling in Love With You (Falling in Love #2) by Kathy Coatney 1/27/18 4.5stars (February 2, 2018)
Every Dog Has His Day (Bluff Point #3) by Jenn McKinlay 1/28/18 4stars (January 2, 2018)
In Deep (Emerald Mountain #2) by Stacy Gold 2/4/18 3stars (January 31, 2018)
Kian (Undercover Billionaire #1) by Melody Anne 2/7/18 4stars (February 20 2018)
The Dating Debate (Dating Dilemmas, #1) by Chris Cannon 2/10/18 3stars (February 5, 2018)
Cowboy Charmed by Stephanie Berget, Allison Merritt, Danita Cahill, RaeAnne Hadley, Paty Jager, D'Ann Lindun 2/15/18 4stars (December 15, 2017)

2. Read a book set in winter.
Just Friends (Emerald Mountain #1) by Stacy Gold 2/4/18 3stars

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
Wyoming Winter (Wyoming Men #7) by Diana Palmer 1/21/18 4stars (snow)

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.
The Officer's Bride by Lara Daniels 1/11/18 3stars (Nafisah)

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.
Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perrotta 12/30/17 2stars (Julian drunk and vomiting on street and he's only 18)

10. Jack Frost - personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold.
Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)
Marked in Mexico by Kim McMahill 1/13/18 4stars (Jack - ex-Army Ranger)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
A Tradition of Pride (Mississippi, Americana, #24) by Janet Dailey 12/25/17 2stars (Lara's father's birthday party)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Meet Josefina: An American Girl (American Girls: Josefina, #1)
by Valerie Tripp, Jean-Paul Tibbles (Illustrator), Susan McAliley 12/22/17 3stars (new to me author)
First Class to New York (First Class Novels, #1) by A.J. Harmon 12/30/17 4stars (new to me author)

13. Befana - visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal, dark candy or a stick if they are bad.
Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.
Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler 1/25/18 5stars (Miss Isabelle -89)

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult 12/31/17 4stars

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
That Thing You Do by Kayti McGee 1/16/18 4stars (San Francisco and Las Vegas)

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.
Refuge Cove (New Americana #2) by Janet Dailey 1/7/18 4stars (Daisy-K9 tracker)
Ready for Wild (Grand Valley #3) by Liora Blake 2/7/18 4stars (Braden's dog - Charley)

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book with a character that is the President of something OR whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.
Unforgivable Love by Sophfronia Scott 2/4/18 3.5 stars (SS)

WOOHOO JoAnne!

FINISHED
Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 21st, 2017 - March 20th, 2018
21+ points - Fantastically Frosty
42/21+

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in December, January, February or March of any year. (Bonus: Published in December 2017 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2018)
1 pt. Jan Thrill Ride Julie Ann Walker 12/24/17
1 pt. Jan Full Package Lauren Blakely 1/12/18
1 pt. Jan The Last Camellia Sarah Jio 1/15/18
1 pt. Feb Dangerous Games Lora Leigh 1/29/18
3 pts. Jan 2018 Sex, Not Love Vi Keeland 2/2/18

2. Read a book set in winter.
1 pt. A Season Of The Heart: Rocky Mountain Christmas / The Christmas Gifts / The Christmas Charm Jillian Hart 12/28/17

4. Read a book with a winter word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
1 pt. Winter Solstice Elin Hilderbrand 12/23/17

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
3 pts. Why Did You Lie? Yrsa Sigurðardóttir 1/10/18

6. Yaldā - is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.
Read a book with a character that can be described as light and goodness.
1 pt. The Lightkeeper's Daughter Colleen Coble 1/23/18

7. Sinterklaas/Wild Hunt of Wodan - Read a book where gifts or chocolate are given to children OR where a character has a moment of public drunkenness.
1 pt. Tap Left A. Zavarelli 1/8/18 (public drunkenness)

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. (Bonus: A Christmas tree on the cover.)
3 pts. Holly and Ivy Fern Michaels 12/21/17

10. Jack Frost - Read a book with a character whose name (first or last) is Jack or Frost. (Bonus: Jack Frost as a character in the book.)
1 pt. All I Want Is You Toni Blake 1/11/18 (character named Jack)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party. (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
1 pt. Crown Jewels Ella James 1/25/18

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
3 pts. Escaping Christmas: The Peakton Village Trilogy - Book One Alice B. Ryder 12/25/17
3 pts. Full Tilt Emma Scott 1/16/18
1 pt. You Say It First Susan Mallery 1/24/18 (Happily Inc. #1)
3 pts. Every Day David Levithan 1/30/18

13. Befana - Read a book with an older woman character OR with socks on the cover.
1 pt. Older woman One of Us Is Lying Karen M. McManus 1/22/18
1 pt. Older woman Fire at Dusk Lila Ashe 2/9/18

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5) – Read a book with a number in the title.
1 pt. One of Us Is Lying Karen M. McManus 1/22/18
1 pt. The Curse of Tenth Grave Darynda Jones 1/20/18

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA
1 pt. The Escape David Baldacci 1/7/18
1 pt. Holiday Hearts: A Fairytale Christmas\The St. James Affair Susan Wiggs 2/2/18

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a brown cover OR with a dog in the story. Tell us the dog's name.
1 pt. Dog - Jack-o The Lullaby Girl Loreth Anne White 1/23/18

17. Mardi Gras – Read a book set in New Orleans OR with a purple, green or gold cover. (Bonus: A mention of Mardi Gras in the story. Give us the sentence and page/Location number.)
3 pts. All In Emma Scott 1/18/18 p 59 “Mardi Gras is in two days. Jump on that tour, and we can pretend the whole city is throwing us a party.” Set in New Orleans
1 pt. Purple Cover Karen Rose 2/5/18

19. Presidents' Day - Read a book whose author's initials are in PRESIDENTS.
1 pt. I Am Watching You Teresa Driscoll 2/13/18

20. Read Across America Day - Read a book in your favorite genre.
1 pt. Promise Not to Tell Jayne Ann Krentz 2/16/18

Erin wrote: "Task #3: Read 6 books with a main character’s first or last name (nickname if you need to) that begins with the first letter of your first, middle, or last name EDW
1. Memory in Death..."

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