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Team Ginger (Competitive) - Review Thread
RULES
*Page Count: Unless the category you are completing gives a specific page count, there is NOT a minimum page count for this challenge.
*Format: You can read any format you like (eBook, audiobook, print, etc).
*Genre: As long as your book matches the instructions for the category you are completing, you can read any genre you like (picture books, poetry books, manga, travel books, fiction, nonfiction... anything goes!).
*Read Dates: You can use books you've started reading at any time, however you must finish the books on or after the challenge/holiday segment start date and you will only get credit for the amount of pages read during that time (e.g. if a book is 450 pages, but you read 80 pages prior to the segment starting, you would only get 3 points for the 370 pages you read).
*Rereads: Rereads are allowed for this challenge.
*Page Count: Unless the category you are completing gives a specific page count, there is NOT a minimum page count for this challenge.
*Format: You can read any format you like (eBook, audiobook, print, etc).
*Genre: As long as your book matches the instructions for the category you are completing, you can read any genre you like (picture books, poetry books, manga, travel books, fiction, nonfiction... anything goes!).
*Read Dates: You can use books you've started reading at any time, however you must finish the books on or after the challenge/holiday segment start date and you will only get credit for the amount of pages read during that time (e.g. if a book is 450 pages, but you read 80 pages prior to the segment starting, you would only get 3 points for the 370 pages you read).
*Rereads: Rereads are allowed for this challenge.
Round 1 starts November 19th.
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
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1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
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2. Read a book published in November
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V-
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4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
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5. Read a book that involves sports
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
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9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Total points:
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V-
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5. Read a book that involves sports
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
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9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Book title: The Printed Letter Bookshop
Author: Katherine Reay
Task: 6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
Pages: 336
Number of pages I read during this challenge segment: 290 (I read 46 pages before it started)
Date finished: 11/19/18
Rating: 4 stars
Review: (optional) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Book title: The Printed Letter Bookshop
Author: Katherine Reay
Task: 6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
Pages: 336
Number of pages I read during this challenge segment: 290 (I read 46 pages before it started)
Date finished: 11/19/18
Rating: 4 stars
Review: (optional) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

November 19th-December 9th
Task #1: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

*Book title: From Eden to Bethlehem: An Animals Primer
*Author: Danielle Hitchen
*Number of pages: 10
*Pages read this round: 10
*Date finished: 11/19/18
*Rating: 3 stars
*Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

November 19th-December 9th
Task #3: Read a book that starts with a letter in THANKSGIVING.

*Book title: Anne Arrives: Inspired by Anne of Green Gables
*Author: Kallie George
*Number of pages: 72
*Pages read this round: 72
*Date finished: 11/19/18
*Rating: 5 stars
*Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Round 1 ends December 9th.
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
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2. Read a book published in November
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
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4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
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5. Read a book that involves sports
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
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9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 2
Page points: 0
Total points: 2
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
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2. Read a book published in November
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
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4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
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5. Read a book that involves sports
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
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9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 2
Page points: 0
Total points: 2

November 19th-December 9th
Task #4: Read a book with food on the cover or in the title.

*Book title: Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story
*Author(s): Pat Zietlow Miller & Jill McElmurry
*Number of pages: 40
*Pages read this round: 40
*Date finished: 11/20/18 (for the 2nd time)
*Rating: 4 stars
*Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Book title: The Cumberland Bride
Author: Shannon McNear
Task: 1. Read a book with leaves on the cover.
Pages: 256 (I read a netgalley copy so not 100% sure of the pages)
Number of pages I read during this challenge segment: 256 pages
Date finished: 11/22/18
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Round 1 ends December 9th.
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
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2. Read a book published in November
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
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4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
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5. Read a book that involves sports
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
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9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 4
Page points: 2
Total points: 6
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
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2. Read a book published in November
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
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4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
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5. Read a book that involves sports
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
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9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 4
Page points: 2
Total points: 6
Sarita wrote: "
Book title: The Cumberland Bride
Author: Shannon McNear
Task: 1. Read a book with leaves on the cover.
Pages: 256 (I read a netgalley copy..."
Good eye! I don't think I would have noticed the leaves on this cover. :)

Book title: The Cumberland Bride
Author: Shannon McNear
Task: 1. Read a book with leaves on the cover.
Pages: 256 (I read a netgalley copy..."
Good eye! I don't think I would have noticed the leaves on this cover. :)


Book title: Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption
Author: Katie J. Davis
Task: 3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V - starts with K
Pages: 280
Number of pages I read during this challenge segment: 150 pages (started on page 131 on 11/19/2018)
Date finished: 11/25/18
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Book title: Spot Bakes a Cake
Author: Eric Hill
Task: 4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
Pages: 20
Number of pages I read during this challenge segment: 20 pages
Date finished: 11/26/18
Rating: 5 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Book title: Faith of My Fathers
Author: Lynn Austin
Task: 8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title
Pages: 324 (Kindle edition)
Number of pages I read during this challenge segment: 324
Date finished: 11/26/18
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

November 19th-December 9th
Task #9: Read a book with a candle on the cover.

*Book title: An Early American Christmas
*Author: Tomie dePaola
*Number of pages: 32
*Pages read this round: 32
*Date finished: 11/29/18
*Rating: 3 stars

November 19th-December 9th
Task #5: Read a book that involves sports.

*Book title: Tacky and the Winter Games
*Author: Helen Lester
*Number of pages: 32
*Pages read this round: 32
*Date finished: 11/29/18
*Rating: 2 stars


Book title: The Silver Chair
Author: C.S. Lewis
Task: 6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
Pages: 276 (Kindle edition)
Number of pages I read during this challenge segment: 276
Date finished: 11/29/18
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

November 19th-December 9th
Task #7: Read a book with Christmas or Thanksgiving decorations on the cover.

*Book title: The Finest Christmas Tree
*Author: Helen Lester
*Number of pages: 32
*Pages read this round: 32
*Date finished: 11/30/18
*Rating: 4 stars
Thank you Melanie for allowing reviews for this challenge to be optional. I am really grateful for this because due to the busy holiday season, I am only able to take the time to write reviews for the books I've received from NetGalley or publishers for review.
Monique wrote: "THANKSGIVING / ROUND 1
November 19th-December 9th
Task #7: Read a book with Christmas or Thanksgiving decorations on the cover.

*Book title: [book:Th..."
You are welcome. I figured why make people review books for this challenge as it is a busy time and not everyone likes to review books. :)
November 19th-December 9th
Task #7: Read a book with Christmas or Thanksgiving decorations on the cover.

*Book title: [book:Th..."
You are welcome. I figured why make people review books for this challenge as it is a busy time and not everyone likes to review books. :)
Round 1 ends December 9th.
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
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2. Read a book published in November
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
-Sarita | Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption | 150
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4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
-Sarita | Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Hill | 20
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5. Read a book that involves sports
-Monique | Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin) by Helen Lester | 32
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
-Sarita | The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by C.S. Lewis | 276
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
-Monique | The Finest Christmas Tree by Ann Hassett | 32
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
-Sarita | Faith of My Fathers (Chronicles of the Kings, #4) by Lynn Austin | 324
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9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
-Monique | An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola | 32
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 11
Page points: 8
Total points: 19
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
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2. Read a book published in November
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
-Sarita | Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption | 150
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4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
-Sarita | Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Hill | 20
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5. Read a book that involves sports
-Monique | Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin) by Helen Lester | 32
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
-Sarita | The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by C.S. Lewis | 276
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
-Monique | The Finest Christmas Tree by Ann Hassett | 32
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
-Sarita | Faith of My Fathers (Chronicles of the Kings, #4) by Lynn Austin | 324
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9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
-Monique | An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola | 32
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 11
Page points: 8
Total points: 19

November 19th-December 9th
Task #6: Read a book with an animal on the cover.

*Book title: A Leaf Can Be . . .
*Author: Laura Purdie Salas
*Number of pages: 32
*Pages read this round: 32
*Date finished: 12/01/18
*Rating: 5 stars

November 19th-December 9th
Task #8: Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.

*Book title: My Family Tree and Me
*Author: Dušan Petričić
*Number of pages: 24
*Pages read this round: 24
*Date finished: 12/02/18
*Rating: 3 stars

November 19th-December 9th
Task #2: Read a book published in November.
*How it works: This book was first published on November 5th, 2012.

*Book title: Words of Thanksgiving
*Author: Nancy Streza
*Number of pages: 40
*Pages read this round: 40
*Date finished: 12/02/18
*Rating: 5 stars
*Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
THANKSGIVING / ROUND 1
November 19th-December 9th
Book title: You Don't Own Me
Author: Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke
Task: 2. Read a book published in November
Pages: 271
Pages read this round: 271
Date finished: 11/24/18
Rating: 4.5 stars
November 19th-December 9th

Book title: You Don't Own Me
Author: Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke
Task: 2. Read a book published in November
Pages: 271
Pages read this round: 271
Date finished: 11/24/18
Rating: 4.5 stars
THANKSGIVING / ROUND 1
November 19th-December 9th
Book title: Better Than Chocolate
Author: J. Lynn Rowan
Task: 4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
Pages: 170
Pages read this round: 170
Date finished: 11/26/18
Rating: 3.5 stars
November 19th-December 9th

Book title: Better Than Chocolate
Author: J. Lynn Rowan
Task: 4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
Pages: 170
Pages read this round: 170
Date finished: 11/26/18
Rating: 3.5 stars
THANKSGIVING / ROUND 1
November 19th-December 9th
Book title: Forever Mine
Author: Elizabeth Reyes
Task: 5. Read a book that involves sports
Pages: 335
Pages read this round: 335
Date finished: 11/21/18
Rating: 2.5 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
November 19th-December 9th

Book title: Forever Mine
Author: Elizabeth Reyes
Task: 5. Read a book that involves sports
Pages: 335
Pages read this round: 335
Date finished: 11/21/18
Rating: 2.5 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
THANKSGIVING / ROUND 1
November 19th-December 9th
Book title: Notes from My Captivity
Author: Kathy Parks
Task: 3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
Pages: 352
Pages read this round: 352
Date finished: 11/19/18
Rating: 4 stars
November 19th-December 9th

Book title: Notes from My Captivity
Author: Kathy Parks
Task: 3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
Pages: 352
Pages read this round: 352
Date finished: 11/19/18
Rating: 4 stars
THANKSGIVING / ROUND 1
November 19th-December 9th
Book title: Courting Ruth
Author: Emma Miller
Task: 8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title
Pages: 224
Pages read this round: 224
Date finished: 11/29/18
Rating: 4.5 stars
November 19th-December 9th

Book title: Courting Ruth
Author: Emma Miller
Task: 8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title
Pages: 224
Pages read this round: 224
Date finished: 11/29/18
Rating: 4.5 stars
Round 1 ends December 9th.
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
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2. Read a book published in November
-Monique | Words of Thanksgiving by Nancy Streza |40
-Megan | You Don't Own Me (Under Suspicion, #6) by Mary Higgins Clark | 271
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
-Sarita | Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption | 150
-Megan | Notes from My Captivity by Kathy Parks | 352
4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
-Sarita | Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Hill | 20
-Megan | Better Than Chocolate (Sweet Somethings #1) by J. Lynn Rowan | 170
5. Read a book that involves sports
-Monique | Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin) by Helen Lester | 32
-Megan | Forever Mine (The Moreno Brothers, #1) by Elizabeth Reyes | 335
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
-Sarita | The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by C.S. Lewis | 276
-Monique | A Leaf Can Be . . . (Millbrook Picture Books) by Laura Purdie Salas | 32
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
-Monique | The Finest Christmas Tree by Ann Hassett | 32
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
-Sarita | Faith of My Fathers (Chronicles of the Kings, #4) by Lynn Austin | 324
-Monique | My Family Tree and Me by Dušan Petričić | 24
-Megan | Courting Ruth (Hannah's Daughters, #1) by Emma Miller | 224
9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
-Monique | An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola | 32
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 19
Page points: 19
Total points: 38
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
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2. Read a book published in November
-Monique | Words of Thanksgiving by Nancy Streza |40
-Megan | You Don't Own Me (Under Suspicion, #6) by Mary Higgins Clark | 271
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
-Sarita | Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption | 150
-Megan | Notes from My Captivity by Kathy Parks | 352
4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
-Sarita | Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Hill | 20
-Megan | Better Than Chocolate (Sweet Somethings #1) by J. Lynn Rowan | 170
5. Read a book that involves sports
-Monique | Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin) by Helen Lester | 32
-Megan | Forever Mine (The Moreno Brothers, #1) by Elizabeth Reyes | 335
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
-Sarita | The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by C.S. Lewis | 276
-Monique | A Leaf Can Be . . . (Millbrook Picture Books) by Laura Purdie Salas | 32
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
-Monique | The Finest Christmas Tree by Ann Hassett | 32
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
-Sarita | Faith of My Fathers (Chronicles of the Kings, #4) by Lynn Austin | 324
-Monique | My Family Tree and Me by Dušan Petričić | 24
-Megan | Courting Ruth (Hannah's Daughters, #1) by Emma Miller | 224
9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
-Monique | An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola | 32
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 19
Page points: 19
Total points: 38


Book title: Lonestar Angel
Author: Colleen Coble
Task: 2. Read a book published in November (Kindle version published in November)
Pages: 353
Pages read this round: 353
Date finished: 12/03/18
Rating: .5 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Round 1 ends December 9th.
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
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2. Read a book published in November
-Monique | Words of Thanksgiving by Nancy Streza |40
-Megan | You Don't Own Me (Under Suspicion, #6) by Mary Higgins Clark | 271
-Sarita | Lonestar Angel (Lonestar, #4) by Colleen Coble | 353
3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
-Sarita | Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption | 150
-Megan | Notes from My Captivity by Kathy Parks | 352
4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
-Sarita | Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Hill | 20
-Megan | Better Than Chocolate (Sweet Somethings #1) by J. Lynn Rowan | 170
5. Read a book that involves sports
-Monique | Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin) by Helen Lester | 32
-Megan | Forever Mine (The Moreno Brothers, #1) by Elizabeth Reyes | 335
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
-Sarita | The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by C.S. Lewis | 276
-Monique | A Leaf Can Be . . . (Millbrook Picture Books) by Laura Purdie Salas | 32
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
-Monique | The Finest Christmas Tree by Ann Hassett | 32
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
-Sarita | Faith of My Fathers (Chronicles of the Kings, #4) by Lynn Austin | 324
-Monique | My Family Tree and Me by Dušan Petričić | 24
-Megan | Courting Ruth (Hannah's Daughters, #1) by Emma Miller | 224
9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
-Monique | An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola | 32
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 20
Page points: 22
Total points: 42
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
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2. Read a book published in November
-Monique | Words of Thanksgiving by Nancy Streza |40
-Megan | You Don't Own Me (Under Suspicion, #6) by Mary Higgins Clark | 271
-Sarita | Lonestar Angel (Lonestar, #4) by Colleen Coble | 353
3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
-Sarita | Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption | 150
-Megan | Notes from My Captivity by Kathy Parks | 352
4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
-Sarita | Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Hill | 20
-Megan | Better Than Chocolate (Sweet Somethings #1) by J. Lynn Rowan | 170
5. Read a book that involves sports
-Monique | Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin) by Helen Lester | 32
-Megan | Forever Mine (The Moreno Brothers, #1) by Elizabeth Reyes | 335
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6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
-Sarita | The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by C.S. Lewis | 276
-Monique | A Leaf Can Be . . . (Millbrook Picture Books) by Laura Purdie Salas | 32
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
-Monique | The Finest Christmas Tree by Ann Hassett | 32
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
-Sarita | Faith of My Fathers (Chronicles of the Kings, #4) by Lynn Austin | 324
-Monique | My Family Tree and Me by Dušan Petričić | 24
-Megan | Courting Ruth (Hannah's Daughters, #1) by Emma Miller | 224
9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
-Monique | An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola | 32
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 20
Page points: 22
Total points: 42


Book title: I'll Be There
Author: Susan May Warren
Task: 5. Read a book that involves sports - Conner is a smoke jumper (parachuting which is a sport for adrenaline junkies) and one of the other characters is a hockey player)
Pages: 318
Pages read this round: 318
Date finished: 12/04/18
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Book title: All Is Calm
Author: Colleen Coble
Task: 7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
Pages: 77
Pages read this round: 77
Date finished: 12/05/18
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Round 1 ends December 9th.
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
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2. Read a book published in November
-Monique | Words of Thanksgiving by Nancy Streza |40
-Megan | You Don't Own Me (Under Suspicion, #6) by Mary Higgins Clark | 271
-Sarita | Lonestar Angel (Lonestar, #4) by Colleen Coble | 353
3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
-Sarita | Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption | 150
-Megan | Notes from My Captivity by Kathy Parks | 352
4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
-Sarita | Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Hill | 20
-Megan | Better Than Chocolate (Sweet Somethings #1) by J. Lynn Rowan | 170
5. Read a book that involves sports
-Monique | Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin) by Helen Lester | 32
-Megan | Forever Mine (The Moreno Brothers, #1) by Elizabeth Reyes | 335
-Sarita | I'll Be There (Deep Haven #7/ Montana Fire #4) by Susan May Warren | 318
6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
-Sarita | The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by C.S. Lewis | 276
-Monique | A Leaf Can Be . . . (Millbrook Picture Books) by Laura Purdie Salas | 32
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
-Monique | The Finest Christmas Tree by Ann Hassett | 32
-Sarita | All Is Calm by Colleen Coble | 77
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
-Sarita | Faith of My Fathers (Chronicles of the Kings, #4) by Lynn Austin | 324
-Monique | My Family Tree and Me by Dušan Petričić | 24
-Megan | Courting Ruth (Hannah's Daughters, #1) by Emma Miller | 224
9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
-Monique | An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola | 32
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 22
Page points: 25
Total points: 47
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
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2. Read a book published in November
-Monique | Words of Thanksgiving by Nancy Streza |40
-Megan | You Don't Own Me (Under Suspicion, #6) by Mary Higgins Clark | 271
-Sarita | Lonestar Angel (Lonestar, #4) by Colleen Coble | 353
3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
-Sarita | Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption | 150
-Megan | Notes from My Captivity by Kathy Parks | 352
4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
-Sarita | Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Hill | 20
-Megan | Better Than Chocolate (Sweet Somethings #1) by J. Lynn Rowan | 170
5. Read a book that involves sports
-Monique | Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin) by Helen Lester | 32
-Megan | Forever Mine (The Moreno Brothers, #1) by Elizabeth Reyes | 335
-Sarita | I'll Be There (Deep Haven #7/ Montana Fire #4) by Susan May Warren | 318
6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
-Sarita | The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by C.S. Lewis | 276
-Monique | A Leaf Can Be . . . (Millbrook Picture Books) by Laura Purdie Salas | 32
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7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
-Monique | The Finest Christmas Tree by Ann Hassett | 32
-Sarita | All Is Calm by Colleen Coble | 77
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8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
-Sarita | Faith of My Fathers (Chronicles of the Kings, #4) by Lynn Austin | 324
-Monique | My Family Tree and Me by Dušan Petričić | 24
-Megan | Courting Ruth (Hannah's Daughters, #1) by Emma Miller | 224
9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
-Monique | An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola | 32
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 22
Page points: 25
Total points: 47

November 19th-December 9th

*Book title: The Dandelion's Tale
*Author: Kevin Sheehan
*Task #10: FREEBIE
*Number of pages: 40
*Pages read this round: 40
*Date finished: 12/08/18
*Rating: 3 stars
THANKSGIVING / ROUND 1
November 19th-December 9th
Book title: Trickery Treat
Author: Diana G. Gallagher
Task: 1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
Pages: 208
Pages read this round: 208
Date finished: 12/7/18
Rating: 4 stars
November 19th-December 9th

Book title: Trickery Treat
Author: Diana G. Gallagher
Task: 1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
Pages: 208
Pages read this round: 208
Date finished: 12/7/18
Rating: 4 stars
THANKSGIVING / ROUND 1
November 19th-December 9th
Book title: Wyoming Christmas Quadruplets
Author: Jill Kemerer
Task: 7. Read a book with Christmas or Thanksgiving decorations on the cover
Pages: 224
Pages read this round: 224
Date finished: 12/8/18
Rating: 4 stars
November 19th-December 9th

Book title: Wyoming Christmas Quadruplets
Author: Jill Kemerer
Task: 7. Read a book with Christmas or Thanksgiving decorations on the cover
Pages: 224
Pages read this round: 224
Date finished: 12/8/18
Rating: 4 stars
THANKSGIVING / ROUND 1
November 19th-December 9th
Book title: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
Author: Kiersten White
Task: 10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
Pages: 304
Pages read this round: 304
Date finished: 12/8/18
Rating: 3.5 stars
November 19th-December 9th

Book title: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
Author: Kiersten White
Task: 10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
Pages: 304
Pages read this round: 304
Date finished: 12/8/18
Rating: 3.5 stars

November 19th-December 9th
*FOR SARITA / READ BY SARITA :)

*Book title: The Last Battle
*Author: C.S. Lewis
*Task #10: FREEBIE
*Number of pages: 288
*Pages read this round: 288
*Date finished: 12/08/18
*Rating: 4 stars

November 19th-December 9th
*FOR SARITA / READ BY SARITA :)

*Book title: The Victorian Christmas Brides Collection: 9 Women Dream of Perfect Christmases during the Victorian Era
*Author: Multiple Authors
*Task #9: Read a book with a candle on the cover.
*Number of pages: 448
*Pages read this round: 440
*Date finished: 12/09/18
*Rating: 4 stars
*Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
THANKSGIVING / ROUND 1
November 19th-December 9th
Book title: In Love with the Firefighter
Author: Amie Denman
Task: 6. Read a book with an animal on the cover
Pages: 368
Pages read this round: 368
Date finished: 12/9/18
Rating: 4.5 stars
November 19th-December 9th

Book title: In Love with the Firefighter
Author: Amie Denman
Task: 6. Read a book with an animal on the cover
Pages: 368
Pages read this round: 368
Date finished: 12/9/18
Rating: 4.5 stars
THANKSGIVING / ROUND 1
November 19th-December 9th
Book title: Something Wiccan This Way Comes
Author: Emma Harrison
Task: 9. Read a book with a candle on the cover
Pages: 215
Pages read this round: 215
Date finished: 12/9/18
Rating: 3.5 stars
November 19th-December 9th

Book title: Something Wiccan This Way Comes
Author: Emma Harrison
Task: 9. Read a book with a candle on the cover
Pages: 215
Pages read this round: 215
Date finished: 12/9/18
Rating: 3.5 stars
Round 1 has ended.
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
-Megan | Trickery Treat (Charmed, #41) by Diana G. Gallagher | 208
2. Read a book published in November
-Monique | Words of Thanksgiving by Nancy Streza |40
-Megan | You Don't Own Me (Under Suspicion, #6) by Mary Higgins Clark | 271
-Sarita | Lonestar Angel (Lonestar, #4) by Colleen Coble | 353
3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
-Sarita | Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption | 150
-Megan | Notes from My Captivity by Kathy Parks | 352
4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
-Sarita | Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Hill | 20
-Megan | Better Than Chocolate (Sweet Somethings #1) by J. Lynn Rowan | 170
5. Read a book that involves sports
-Monique | Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin) by Helen Lester | 32
-Megan | Forever Mine (The Moreno Brothers, #1) by Elizabeth Reyes | 335
-Sarita | I'll Be There (Deep Haven #7/ Montana Fire #4) by Susan May Warren | 318
6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
-Sarita | The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by C.S. Lewis | 276
-Monique | A Leaf Can Be . . . (Millbrook Picture Books) by Laura Purdie Salas | 32
-Megan | In Love with the Firefighter (Cape Pursuit Firefighters #1) by Amie Denman | 368
7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
-Monique | The Finest Christmas Tree by Ann Hassett | 32
-Sarita | All Is Calm by Colleen Coble | 77
-Megan | Wyoming Christmas Quadruplets (Wyoming Cowboys #3) by Jill Kemerer | 224
8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
-Sarita | Faith of My Fathers (Chronicles of the Kings, #4) by Lynn Austin | 324
-Monique | My Family Tree and Me by Dušan Petričić | 24
-Megan | Courting Ruth (Hannah's Daughters, #1) by Emma Miller | 224
9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
-Monique | An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola | 32
-Sarita | The Victorian Christmas Brides Collection 9 Women Dream of Perfect Christmases during the Victorian Era by C.J. Chase | 440
-Megan | Something Wiccan This Way Comes (Charmed, #17) by Emma Harrison | 215
10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
-Monique | The Dandelion's Tale by Kevin Sheehan | 40
-Megan | The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White | 304
-Sarita | The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7) by C.S. Lewis | 288
Task points: 30
Page points: 43
Total points: 73
Thanksgiving:
November 19th-December 9th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
- Monique | From Eden to Bethlehem An Animals Primer by Danielle Hitchen | 10
-Sarita | The Cumberland Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #5) by Shannon McNear | 256
-Megan | Trickery Treat (Charmed, #41) by Diana G. Gallagher | 208
2. Read a book published in November
-Monique | Words of Thanksgiving by Nancy Streza |40
-Megan | You Don't Own Me (Under Suspicion, #6) by Mary Higgins Clark | 271
-Sarita | Lonestar Angel (Lonestar, #4) by Colleen Coble | 353
3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: T,H,A,N,K,S,G,I,V
- Monique | Anne Arrives Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Kallie George | 72
-Sarita | Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption | 150
-Megan | Notes from My Captivity by Kathy Parks | 352
4. Read a book with food on the cover or in the title
-Monique | Sharing the Bread An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Zietlow Miller | 40
-Sarita | Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Hill | 20
-Megan | Better Than Chocolate (Sweet Somethings #1) by J. Lynn Rowan | 170
5. Read a book that involves sports
-Monique | Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin) by Helen Lester | 32
-Megan | Forever Mine (The Moreno Brothers, #1) by Elizabeth Reyes | 335
-Sarita | I'll Be There (Deep Haven #7/ Montana Fire #4) by Susan May Warren | 318
6. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
-Sarita | The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by C.S. Lewis | 276
-Monique | A Leaf Can Be . . . (Millbrook Picture Books) by Laura Purdie Salas | 32
-Megan | In Love with the Firefighter (Cape Pursuit Firefighters #1) by Amie Denman | 368
7. Read a book with decorations on the cover (Christmas lights, Thanksgiving decorations, etc.)
-Monique | The Finest Christmas Tree by Ann Hassett | 32
-Sarita | All Is Calm by Colleen Coble | 77
-Megan | Wyoming Christmas Quadruplets (Wyoming Cowboys #3) by Jill Kemerer | 224
8. Read a book that is either part of a family series or has the word FAMILY in the title.
-Sarita | Faith of My Fathers (Chronicles of the Kings, #4) by Lynn Austin | 324
-Monique | My Family Tree and Me by Dušan Petričić | 24
-Megan | Courting Ruth (Hannah's Daughters, #1) by Emma Miller | 224
9. Read a book with a candle on the cover.
-Monique | An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola | 32
-Sarita | The Victorian Christmas Brides Collection 9 Women Dream of Perfect Christmases during the Victorian Era by C.J. Chase | 440
-Megan | Something Wiccan This Way Comes (Charmed, #17) by Emma Harrison | 215
10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
-Monique | The Dandelion's Tale by Kevin Sheehan | 40
-Megan | The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White | 304
-Sarita | The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7) by C.S. Lewis | 288
Task points: 30
Page points: 43
Total points: 73
Round Two Ends December 30th
Christmas
December 10th-December 30th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with a Christmas tree on the cover.
-Monique| Christmas Cricket by Eve Bunting | 32
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2. Read a book with a baby on the cover or in the title.
-Monique | We Believe in Christmas by Karen Kingsbury | 40
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3. Read a book with a wreath on the cover.
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4. Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover or in the title.
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5. Read a book with red and/or green cover (i.e. when you see the cover, you think "red" and/or "green". I'm leaving this up to each individual person's interpretation).
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6. Read a book with presents/gifts on the cover or in the title.
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7. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: C,H,R,I,S,T,M,A.
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8. Read a book with a sleigh on the cover or in the title.
-Monique | Jingle Bells by James Pierpont | 30
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9. Read a book published in December.
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 33
Page points: 43
Total points: 76
(view spoiler)
Christmas
December 10th-December 30th
-Tasks-
1. Read a book with a Christmas tree on the cover.
-Monique| Christmas Cricket by Eve Bunting | 32
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2. Read a book with a baby on the cover or in the title.
-Monique | We Believe in Christmas by Karen Kingsbury | 40
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4. Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover or in the title.
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5. Read a book with red and/or green cover (i.e. when you see the cover, you think "red" and/or "green". I'm leaving this up to each individual person's interpretation).
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6. Read a book with presents/gifts on the cover or in the title.
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7. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: C,H,R,I,S,T,M,A.
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8. Read a book with a sleigh on the cover or in the title.
-Monique | Jingle Bells by James Pierpont | 30
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Task points: 33
Page points: 43
Total points: 76
(view spoiler)

December 10th-December 30th

*Book title: Jingle Bells
*Author: James Pierpont
*Task #8: Read a book with a sleigh on the cover or in the title.
*Number of pages: 30
*Pages read this round: 30
*Date finished: 12/10/18
*Rating: 3 stars
*Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

*Book title: We Believe in Christmas
*Author: Karen Kingsbury
*Task #2: Read a book with a baby on the cover or in the title.
*Number of pages: 40
*Pages read this round: 40
*Date finished: 12/10/18
*Rating: 4 stars

*Book title: Christmas Cricket
*Author: Eve Bunting
*Task #1: Read a book with a Christmas tree on the cover.
*Number of pages: 32
*Pages read this round: 32
*Date finished: 12/10/18
*Rating: 4 stars
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