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Duration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
Read: 8
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
Helsinki White James Thompson 4/15/182. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
FLINT Hard Justice Lori Foster 4/19/18
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
The Good Daughter Karin Slaughter 4/23/18
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. Read a book with an older character.
Butternut Summer Mary McNear 4/22/18
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
Nap beats a man up for beating his girlfriend. He did this so the woman and her children could get away from him.
Don't Let Go Harlan Coben 4/22/18
8. Read a book where WAR is a part of the story.
Dark Queen Faith Hunter 5/2/18
9. Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs.
The Woman in the Window A.J. Finn 5/13/18
10. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
Nora Stuart Now That You Mention It Kristan Higgins 4/19/18
Colors of the Month - Gray/GreyDuration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
Read: 0/10
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
8. Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
9. Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
10. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
I'm in
5/10
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade. - Laurie Penny wrote Unspeakable Things: Sex, Lies and Revolution (pebble) (4/24/18)
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. (especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character - By the Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie (most of the characters) (4/28/18)
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did. - Paper Phoenix by Michaela Thompson (MC tells a lie to get somewhere she wants to be) (4/27/18)
8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book where WAR is a part of the story. - The Usual Santas: A Soho Crime Holiday Anthology by Peter Lovesey (5/2/18)
9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
10. The substance that composes the brain is sometimes referred to as grey matter, or "the little grey cells", so the color grey is associated with things intellectual.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name. - A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (Kinsey) (4/16/18)
5/10
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
➕ Read a book with an older character - By the Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie (most of the characters) (4/28/18)
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did. - Paper Phoenix by Michaela Thompson (MC tells a lie to get somewhere she wants to be) (4/27/18)
➕ Read a book where WAR is a part of the story. - The Usual Santas: A Soho Crime Holiday Anthology by Peter Lovesey (5/2/18)
9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name. - A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (Kinsey) (4/16/18)
Colors of the Month - Gray/GreyDuration: April 15, 2018 - May 2, 2018
Read: 9/10
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
lead colored cover
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
Hitman: The Untold Story of Johnny Martorano: Whitey Bulger's Enforcer and the Most Feared Gangster in the Underworld by Howie Carr
HC are in Anchor
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottaline
Everywhere starts with E.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
Marlena by Julie Buntin
Roger, the mother's second husband, added nothing to the story.
6. Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
Chorus Lines, Caviar, and Corpses by Mary McHugh
Catherine is celebrating an 80th birthday on a cruise with her two granddaughters.
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
Her Final Breath by Robert Dugoni
Serial killer in Seattle is killing strippers. The boyfriend of the second stripper killed lies to the police. He went to the hotel room to take money from his girlfriend to pay his drug dealer. His fingerprints were all over the room and the police had to be aggressive with him to get the truth, wasting time.
8. Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
Death of a Pinehurst Princess: The 1935 Elva Statler Davidson Mystery by Steve Bouser
Set between 1934 and 1936
9. Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
Her Last Breath by Linda Castillo
clouds on the cover
10. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
The Good Girl by Mary Kubrica
Detective Gabe is intelligent
You may do as many tasks as you wish. Tasks:
1.
- Karen Odden - 5/5/182.
3.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5.
6.
7. :
8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
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10.
Colors of the month - Gray/greyDuration: April 15 - May 14
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Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
8. Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
9. Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
10. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
Colors of the Month - Gray/GreyDuration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
Zoya Danielle Steel SHADOW3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. (especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
Our Kind of Cruelty Araminta Hall 4-29-18 The M.C. is obsessed with his ex girlfriend, he stalks her and wont move on or let her move on.8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
Puha (Master of the Wild) 4-23-18 Laughing Crow is an evil person who is constantly starting wars between his tribe and others. 9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
10. The substance that composes the brain is sometimes referred to as grey matter, or "the little grey cells", so the color grey is associated with things intellectual.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
Colors of the Month - Gray/GreyDuration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
Read: 7
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month. - Charcoal - Torture to Her Soul J.M. Darhower - 5/4
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade. - Shadow - The Arrangement 16: The Ferro Family H.M. Ward - 4/15
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY. - Angels Fall Nora Roberts - 4/24
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. Read a book with an older character - High Country Bride Linda Lael Miller - 5/3
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did. - MC's father borrowed money from other MC. Her father dies and MC tells her she can pay back the loan by being his submissive for 30 days or he will take away her ranch as payment - The Wicked Rancher's Indecent Proposal Jan Bowles - 4/19
8. Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
9. Read a book with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover. - Rocky Mountain Romance Vivian Arend - 5/6
10. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name. - Monica - Deadly Fear Cynthia Eden - 4/17
Colors of the Month - Gray/GreyDuration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
This is a monthly challenge that coordinates with A Color Scavenger Hunt posted by Sharon.
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. (especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
10. The substance that composes the brain is sometimes referred to as grey matter, or "the little grey cells", so the color grey is associated with things intellectual.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
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Colors of the Month - Grey/ Gray Duration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
Faithful - Alice Hoffman - 5/5/2018How it fits: Authors initials in ASH
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray
13 Reasons Why - Jay Asher - 4/19/2018How it fits: Positioned #29 on list
5. Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. Read a book with an older character
Don't Shoot! I'm just the Avon Lady! - Birdie Jaworski - 4/16/2018How it fits: Maria, the naked Hungarian customer is 81.
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
The Viking's Chosen - Quinn Loftis - 4/22/2018How it fits: MC Allete heals Torben, exposing her healing abilities to their enemies.
8. Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
9. Read a book with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr - 4/30/201810. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
As Time Goes By - Mary Higgins Clark - 4/28/2018How it fits: Alvira.
Colors of the Month - Gray/GreyDuration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
5/10
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
✔2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
The Murder on the Links, Agatha Christie, 28.04.2018 - charcoal
✔3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
Airport, Arthur Hailey, 23.04.2018
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
✔6. (especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character.
Dark, Witch & Creamy, H.Y. Hanna, 19.04.2018 - Viktor is an old vampire.
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
✔8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book where WAR is a part of the story.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling, 18.04.2018
9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
✔10. The substance that composes the brain is sometimes referred to as grey matter, or "the little grey cells", so the color grey is associated with things intellectual.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
Tuesday's Gone, Nicci French, 21.04.2018 - Frieda is intelligent.
I’m joining in for a few :)Read: 3/3
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
✅ The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer (Graphite) - 4/19/18
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do.
✅ The Female of the Species (MC (view spoiler)) - 4/30/18
10. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
✅ He Said/She Said (Kit McCall) - 4/16/18
Mod
Please include the date you've finished the book!
Fixed! This is my first time joining a challenge in this group, stil finding my way around :)
Mod
No problem!! Hope you have fun!
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2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. (especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
Skadi lives in the house of thunder. Thors hammer also creates a thunderstorm
Finished2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
✅ The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer (Graphite) - 4/19/18
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do.
✅ The Female of the Species (MC (view spoiler)) - 4/30/18
10. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
✅ He Said/She Said (Kit McCall) - 4/16/18
The Lost ChallengesColors of the Month - Gray
Duration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
Progress: 10 out of 10
This is a monthly challenge that coordinates with A Color Scavenger Hunt posted by Sharon.
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month:
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare - **** - 4/19/2018 - 534 Pages
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade:
The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare - **** - 4/15/2018 - 260 Pages - Charcoal
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY:
Giant Days, Vol. 3 by John Allison - ***** - 4/23/2018 - 112 Pages
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray:
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo - **** - 5/18/2018 - 358 Pages
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
Princess Princess Ever After by Katie O'Neill - ***** - 4/28/2018 - 56 Pages
6. (Especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
John Adams by David McCullough - **** - 5/1/2018 - 751 Pages
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
Scandal Wears Satin by Loretta Chase - ***** - 4/23/2018 - 372 Pages - One of the characters is caught in a compromising position with a suitor she didn't like so instead of going through with the marriage she tries to run away.
8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
Terminal Lance: The White Donkey by Maximilian Uriarte - ***** - 4/16/2018 - 284 Pages
9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig - ***** - 5/11/2018 - 400 Pages - Thunderstorm at sea crossing the channel
10. The substance that composes the brain is sometimes referred to as grey matter, or "the little grey cells", so the color grey is associated with things intellectual.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 5/4/2018 - 309 Pages - Rose and both Declan are intelligent
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COMPLETEDColors of the Month - Gray/Grey
Duration: April 15, 2018 - May 2, 2018
Read: 9/10
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
lead colored cover
COMPLETE 04/19/2018
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
Hitman: The Untold Story of Johnny Martorano: Whitey Bulger's Enforcer and the Most Feared Gangster in the Underworld by Howie Carr
HC are in Anchor
COMPLETED 04/21/2018
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottaline
Everywhere starts with E.
COMPLETED 05/02/2018
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
Marlena by Julie Buntin
Roger, the mother's second husband, added nothing to the story.
04/24/2018
6. Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
Chorus Lines, Caviar, and Corpses by Mary McHugh
Catherine is celebrating an 80th birthday on a cruise with her two granddaughters.
04/25/2018
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
Her Final Breath by Robert Dugoni
Serial killer in Seattle is killing strippers. The boyfriend of the second stripper killed lies to the police. He went to the hotel room to take money from his girlfriend to pay his drug dealer. His fingerprints were all over the room and the police had to be aggressive with him to get the truth, wasting time.
COMPLETED 04/17/2018
8. Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
Death of a Pinehurst Princess: The 1935 Elva Statler Davidson Mystery by Steve Bouser
Set between 1934 and 1936
COMPLETED 05/02
9. Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
Her Last Breath by Linda Castillo
clouds on the cover
COMPLETED 04/29
10. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
The Good Girl by Mary Kubrica
Detective Gabe is intelligent
COMPLETED 04/28
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Remember to add the date you finished the book.
I don't think I'll get any more done
5/10
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade. - Laurie Penny wrote Unspeakable Things: Sex, Lies and Revolution (pebble) (4/24/18)
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. (especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character - By the Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie (most of the characters) (4/28/18)
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did. - Paper Phoenix by Michaela Thompson (MC tells a lie to get somewhere she wants to be) (4/27/18)
8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book where WAR is a part of the story. - The Usual Santas: A Soho Crime Holiday Anthology by Peter Lovesey (5/2/18)
9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
10. The substance that composes the brain is sometimes referred to as grey matter, or "the little grey cells", so the color grey is associated with things intellectual.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name. - A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (Kinsey) (4/16/18)
5/10
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
➕ Read a book with an older character - By the Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie (most of the characters) (4/28/18)
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did. - Paper Phoenix by Michaela Thompson (MC tells a lie to get somewhere she wants to be) (4/27/18)
➕ Read a book where WAR is a part of the story. - The Usual Santas: A Soho Crime Holiday Anthology by Peter Lovesey (5/2/18)
9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name. - A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (Kinsey) (4/16/18)
managed 8 this month:1.
- Karen Odden - 5/5/182.
3.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5.
6.
7. :
8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
9.
10.
im doneColors of the Month - Gray/Grey
Duration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
Zoya Danielle Steel SHADOW3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. (especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
Our Kind of Cruelty Araminta Hall 4-29-18 The M.C. is obsessed with his ex girlfriend, he stalks her and wont move on or let her move on.8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
Puha (Master of the Wild) 4-23-18 Laughing Crow is an evil person who is constantly starting wars between his tribe and others. 9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
10. The substance that composes the brain is sometimes referred to as grey matter, or "the little grey cells", so the color grey is associated with things intellectual.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
COMPLETION POSTColors of the Month - Grey/ Gray
Duration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
Faithful - Alice Hoffman - 5/5/2018How it fits: Authors initials in ASH
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray
13 Reasons Why - Jay Asher - 4/19/2018How it fits: Positioned #29 on list
5. Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. Read a book with an older character
Don't Shoot! I'm just the Avon Lady! - Birdie Jaworski - 4/16/2018How it fits: Maria, the naked Hungarian customer is 81.
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
The Viking's Chosen - Quinn Loftis - 4/22/2018How it fits: MC Allete heals Torben, exposing her healing abilities to their enemies.
8. Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
9. Read a book with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr - 4/30/201810. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
As Time Goes By - Mary Higgins Clark - 4/28/2018How it fits: Alvira.
Mod
Colors of the Month - Gray/Grey
Duration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
Read: 8
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
Helsinki White James Thompson 4/15/182. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
FLINT Hard Justice Lori Foster 4/19/18
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
The Good Daughter Karin Slaughter 4/23/18
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. Read a book with an older character.
Butternut Summer Mary McNear 4/22/18
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
Nap beats a man up for beating his girlfriend. He did this so the woman and her children could get away from him.
Don't Let Go Harlan Coben 4/22/18
8. Read a book where WAR is a part of the story.
Dark Queen Faith Hunter 5/2/18
9. Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs.
The Woman in the Window A.J. Finn 5/13/18
10. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
Nora Stuart Now That You Mention It Kristan Higgins 4/19/18
Finished!Colors of the Month - Gray/Grey
Duration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
5/10
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
✔2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
The Murder on the Links, Agatha Christie, 28.04.2018 - charcoal
✔3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
Airport, Arthur Hailey, 23.04.2018
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
✔6. (especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character.
Dark, Witch & Creamy, H.Y. Hanna, 19.04.2018 - Viktor is an old vampire.
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
✔8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book where WAR is a part of the story.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling, 18.04.2018
9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
✔10. The substance that composes the brain is sometimes referred to as grey matter, or "the little grey cells", so the color grey is associated with things intellectual.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
Tuesday's Gone, Nicci French, 21.04.2018 - Frieda is intelligent.
Finished!The Lost Challenges
Colors of the Month - Gray
Duration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
Progress: 10 out of 10
This is a monthly challenge that coordinates with A Color Scavenger Hunt posted by Sharon.
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month:
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare - **** - 4/19/2018 - 534 Pages
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade:
The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare - **** - 4/15/2018 - 260 Pages - Charcoal
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY:
Giant Days, Vol. 3 by John Allison - ***** - 4/23/2018 - 112 Pages
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray:
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo - **** - 5/18/2018 - 358 Pages
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
Princess Princess Ever After by Katie O'Neill - ***** - 4/28/2018 - 56 Pages
6. (Especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
John Adams by David McCullough - **** - 5/1/2018 - 751 Pages
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
Scandal Wears Satin by Loretta Chase - ***** - 4/23/2018 - 372 Pages - One of the characters is caught in a compromising position with a suitor she didn't like so instead of going through with the marriage she tries to run away.
8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
Terminal Lance: The White Donkey by Maximilian Uriarte - ***** - 4/16/2018 - 284 Pages
9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig - ***** - 5/11/2018 - 400 Pages - Thunderstorm at sea crossing the channel
10. The substance that composes the brain is sometimes referred to as grey matter, or "the little grey cells", so the color grey is associated with things intellectual.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 5/4/2018 - 309 Pages - Rose and both Declan are intelligent
Thanks for a great Challenge!Colors of the Month - Gray/Grey
Duration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
Read: 7
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month. - Charcoal - Torture to Her Soul J.M. Darhower - 5/4
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade. - Shadow - The Arrangement 16: The Ferro Family H.M. Ward - 4/15
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY. - Angels Fall Nora Roberts - 4/24
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. Read a book with an older character - High Country Bride Linda Lael Miller - 5/3
7. Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did. - MC's father borrowed money from other MC. Her father dies and MC tells her she can pay back the loan by being his submissive for 30 days or he will take away her ranch as payment - The Wicked Rancher's Indecent Proposal Jan Bowles - 4/19
8. Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
9. Read a book with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover. - Rocky Mountain Romance Vivian Arend - 5/6
10. Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name. - Monica - Deadly Fear Cynthia Eden - 4/17
FInished. 4/10 complete2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. (especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
Skadi lives in the house of thunder. Thors hammer also creates a thunderstorm
The Lost Challenges
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The Hammer of Thor (other topics)The Ship of the Dead (other topics)
Ignited (other topics)
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This is the last in this series of challenges.
Colors of the Month - Gray/Grey
Duration: April 15, 2018 - May 14, 2018
This is a monthly challenge that coordinates with A Color Scavenger Hunt posted by Sharon.
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.
2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Gray from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.
3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAY/GREY.
4. Read a book from Shades of Gray .
5. dull and nondescript; without interest or character:
"gray, faceless men" ·
➕ Read a book with a character who is dull OR adds nothing to the story.
6. (especially of hair) become gray with age:
➕ Read a book with an older character OR with a person with gray hair on the cover. Please post the cover.
7. : having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character an ethically gray area
➕ Read a book where a character does something that is not exactly the "right" thing to do. Tell us what they did.
8. In the late 1930s, grey became a symbol of industrialization and war.
➕ Read a book set during the 1930s OR where WAR is a part of the story.
9. Clouds look darkest grey during thunderstorms.
➕ Read a book where a thunderstorm occurs OR with clouds on the cover. Please post the cover.
10. The substance that composes the brain is sometimes referred to as grey matter, or "the little grey cells", so the color grey is associated with things intellectual.
➕ Read a book with an intelligent character. Tell us their name.
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