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1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
✔️10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France.
The Three Musketeers
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
✔️42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
Tied Up in Tinsel - painting
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM.
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
✔️49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
The Ghost Bride
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
I'm in:49/56
Tasks
1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
A Quiet Life in the Country 1/29/22
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder 3/17/21
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
Pride, Prejudice and Poison 2/24/22
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian. The Perfect Family author Jacquie Underdown is also Australian 1/30/21
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
2/27/21 Catch Me If You Can Frank's extrovert personality lead to his success in his various heists, allowing him to get away with it for years. As to being a protagonist....this is sort of an autobiography and he didnt see himself as a real villian. What an exciting life and he did reform eventually.
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
8/7/21 Such a Good Wife
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea. 3/27/21
Papillon Movie Tie-in Major portions of this account take place with Papillon and his companions at sea in small boats facing down rough weather while running.
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France. 5/10/21 Casino Royale
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure. 5/9/21 Die Trying
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author. 5/1/21
The Plot
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
Cockroaches 1/7/22
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
1/12/21 Q.B.I. Queen's Bureau of Investigation 18 chapters in 148 pages.
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
2/22/21 Dead Man's Song Oren Morse aka The Bone Man, is a travelling Blues guitarist/musician. Even though he was killed in book one, he us returned as a protective spirit and still plays his music.
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
2/21/21 Paradise Club
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
Friend of the Devil 4/28/22 Harriet is a school reporter
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
Enchanted Forests 7/23/2219. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character. 1/17/21
Labyrinth: A Novel Based on the Jim Henson Film Sarah's Old English Sheepdog is Merlin and later in the story Sir Didymous's "noble steed" is an Old English Sheepdog named Ambrosius.
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
1/14/21 In a Dark, Dark Wood
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
2/28/21 Void Moon
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
9/26/21 Bad Moon Rising
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
2/6/21 Amara What better way to fullful this task than by reading a story by Tristan Hutchinson himself?
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
3/23/21 Killing Mr. Griffin
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
7/30/21 Holdout
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
The Loch 3/1/22
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
9/21/21 Pearl Takes place in Chowder Michigan
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet. 9/11/21 Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery Abitha rescues an orange cat that was nearly killed by dogs. She names him Booker and he is her pet.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
3/5/21 Dogs Don't Lie
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
The It Girl MC's husband Will is an accountant 6/18/22
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
1/2/21 Home Before Dark
Character Ewan Holt is a writer.
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
1/21/21 Locked Rooms A mystery that began during the aftermath of the 1906 San Fransisco earthquake and is unravelled about ten years later.
38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
2/12/21 The Dragon Reborn One of the central characters to this epic story is Perrin. My personal favorite character. He has the ability to speak with wolves. He has several wolf-brothers and sisters who come to fight by his side when he and his companions have need. His main wolf companion is Hopper who helps guide him into learning his ability.
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
8/11/21 You Will Remember Me
Ash/Jack is Maya's older brother
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
4/10/21 You Love Me
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
The Tally Stick 12/19/21
42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
Raptor Red 5/30/22 a story told from the animal's POV
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery. 3/19/21 Death of a Toy Soldier
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM. 9/5/21 Mastermind: A Theo Cray and Jessica Blackwood Thriller
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it. 3/6/21
Anthony Bourdain's Hungry Ghosts
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
4/10/21 The God of the Hive Mary Russell is '5 10"
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
1/9/21 The Saint Intervenes I am not trying to be a writer, but if I were I would love to be able to write quick paced adventures with witty dialog (not as dated as the Saint). I chose this one in particular because in chapter 7, the Saint's friend tries to get his own book published and the swindler publisist compares his work to Dumas, another of my favorite authors.
49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
Battle Royale 4/2/22
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
7/27/21 Joyland
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
6/6/21 Castle Shade
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
1/11/21 Winter Prey The serial killer does much of his crimes in the frozen woods of a small Wisconsin town.
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
3/11/21 If It Bleeds
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
1/7/21 An Isle of Man Ghostly Cozy Collection - ABC The main character in this series, Fenella Woods, relocates from the US to the Isle of Man after inheriting her aunt's estate. This includes leaving behind her long time boyfriend and her career. This book collection would also fit a few other prompts, but I thing the relocation fits best.
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
1/9/21 Live by Night 2,328 Reviews on Goodreads
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
1/30/21
Let's see how I do on this challenge! Progress: 48/56
TASKS
✅ 1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody by Barbara Ross - Feb. 18, 2021
✅ 2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
New Arrivals at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland - Apr. 27, 2021
✅ 3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
Till Death Do Us Tart by Ellie Alexander - Feb. 23, 20214. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
✅ 6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
Kristy's Great Idea: A Graphic Novel by Raina Telgemeier and Ann M. Martin - Jan. 1, 2021
✅ 7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
Razor Rocks by Toby Neal - Apr. 18, 2021
✅ 8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
The Secret of the Wooden Lady by Carolyn Keene - Apr. 4, 2021
✅ 9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala - June 14, 2021 ✅ 10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France.
The Paris Connection by Carolyn Keene - Mar. 26, 2022
✅ 11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.
Ghost Hero by S.J. Rozan - Apr. 21, 2021
✅ 12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
Boxes in the Basement by Kathi Daley - MC Abby Sullivan is a romance and mystery author - Jan. 6, 2021
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
✅ 14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
Ladle to the Grave by Connie Archer - June 10, 2021
✅ 15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Aug. 12, 2021
✅ 16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
Logan Likes Mary Anne! by Gale Galligan and Ann M. Martin - Feb. 4, 2021✅ 17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds by Carolyn Keene - Mar. 20, 2021
✅ 18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
Ski School Sneak by Carolyn Keene - Jan. 1, 2021✅ 19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
Unicorn Uproar by Carolyn Keene - one of Nancy's classmates owns a sheepdog - Mar. 22, 2021
✅ 20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell - Jan. 9, 2021
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
✅ 22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
The Name of the Game Was Murder by Joan Lowery Nixon - May 29, 2021
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
✅ 24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
Murder Ink by Betty Hechtman - October - July 4, 2021
✅ 25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
The Last Sister by Kendra Elliot - Feb. 19, 2022
✅ 26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
Murder at the PTA by Lee Hollis - May 18, 2021
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
✅ 28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
Athena the Brain by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams - Greece - Apr. 22, 2021
✅ 29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
Christmas Canapés & Sabotage by Janel Gradowski - Michigan - Dec. 7, 2021
✅ 30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
84 Paws: A Life with Old Labs by Barbara Travis Osgood - Jan. 28, 2021
✅ 31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
Cold Hit by Linda Fairstein - Mar. 14, 2021
✅ 32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
Leave No Trace by Sara Driscoll - search and rescue dog - Jan. 24, 2021
✅ 33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
Barney by Ellen Miles - Mar. 12, 2022✅ 34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena - Apr. 14, 2021
✅ 35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
Death of a Blueberry Tart by Lee Hollis - MC is a newspaper food columnist - Apr. 6, 2021
✅ 36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
Strider by Beverly Cleary - Apr. 28, 2021
✅ 37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
The Mysterious Image by Carolyn Keene - published in 1984 - Jan. 9, 2021
✅ 38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
The Eskimo's Secret by Carolyn Keene - Feb. 6, 2021
✅ 39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
Claudia and Mean Janine by Raina Telgemeier and Ann M. Martin - Jan. 5, 2021
✅ 40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
Dear Librarian by Lydia M. Sigwarth - Jan. 27, 2022
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
✅ 42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
Clotho the Fate by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams - Nov. 19, 2021
✅ 43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
Murder at Turtle Cove by Kathi Daley - Feb. 20, 2021
✅ 44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien - Mar. 21, 2021
✅ 45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM.
Topsail Sundays by Kathi Daley - main character was in technology - June 30, 2021
✅ 46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
Killer Among the Vines by Gemma Halliday - May 10, 2021
✅ 47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
Fatal Fried Rice by Vivien Chien - a female character is 5'11" - Aug. 12, 2021
✅ 48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary - June 8, 2021
✅ 49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
The Korean Cinderella by Shirley Climo - Apr. 16, 2021
✅ 50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
The Gallery by Laura Marx Fitzgerald - Sept. 28, 2021
✅ 51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
Unicorn Uproar by Carolyn Keene - Nancy's wealthy, snobby classmate has a medieval-type birthday party in her backyard, including a fake castle - Mar. 22, 2021
✅ 52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
Artemis the Brave by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams - May 18, 2021
✅ 53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
The Make-a-Pet Mystery by Carolyn Keene - stuffed cat - Jan. 3, 2021✅ 54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
Yarn to Go by Betty Hechtman - Feb. 25, 2021
✅ 55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson - has 30,000+ reviews - Mar. 29, 2021
✅ 56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers.
NOTE: Since there have been no responses to the inquiries below on this task, I am selecting my own mystery book with a therapist.
Bitter Feast by Toby Neal - Jan. 31, 2021
QUESTION: Regarding this task - 56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
I read the book when it was initially released. Does this mean I would have to re-read the book? Or is there an appropriate substitute?
I'm in and have already started! I just noticed the addition of Requirement #56, which is the only one that asks the participants to read a specific book. And like Julesy, I agree: Do we have to read just this one book, or do we have options, like the Alex Cross series by James Patterson, Manhunter by Thomas Harris or Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware series, etc.?UPDATE: 40 of 56 completed (5/31/22), 51 of 56 completed (5/1/23)
10/17/23 FINISHED!!!!
Tasks
1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
— My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry, Fredrik Backman (11/15/22)
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
—A Forgotten Place, Charles Todd (3/19/22)
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
— Absent in the Spring, Mary Westmacott (6/10/21)
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
— In a Sunburned Country, Bill Bryson (12/16/21)
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
— Faceless Killers, Henning Mankell (12/22/21)
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
— The Beautiful and Damned, F. Scott Fitzgerald (2/11/23)
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
— Mrs. Malory and the Festival Murders, Hazel Holt(1/23/21)
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
— The Titanic Murders, Max Allan Collins (3/9/21)
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
— The Serpents Trail, Sue Henry (7/27/21)
10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France.
— Le Mariage, Diane Johnson (6/3/21)
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.
— It Can't Happen Here, Sinclair Lewis (4/4/21)
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
— Death of a Cozy Writer, G.M. Malliet (8/4/21)
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
—The Dark Heart: A True Story of Greed, Murder, and an Unlikely Investigator, Joakim Palmkvist (2/28/22)
— The Courier, Kjell Ola Dahl (3/6/22)
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
— In the Shadow of the Banyan, Vaddey Ratner (6/29/22)
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
— Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel (5/10/22)
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
— The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies, Susan Wittig Albert (5/13/22)
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
— The Corpse Had a Familiar Face: Covering Miami, America's Hottest Beat, Edna Buchanan (8/17/21)
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
— Firestorm, Nevada Barr (6/30/21)
19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
— Emily Carr and Her Dogs: Flirt, Punk and Loo (6/26/23)
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
— The Belting Inheritance, Julian Symons (1/19/21)
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
— A Lost Lady, Willa Cather (8/18/22)
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
— Lullaby Town, Robert Crais (3/17/22)
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
— Plagued By Quilt, Molly MacRae (11/19/22)
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
— Tracks in the Snow, Godfrey Rathbone Benson Charnwood (5/30/21)
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
— The Dry, Jane Harper (7/19/21)
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
— Death in an Ivory Tower, Maria Hudgins
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
— The Martian, Andy Weir (8/25/23)
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
— The Smell of the Night, Andrea Camilleri (3/25/23)
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
— A Superior Death, Nevada Barr (3/27/21)
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
— The Anodyne Necklace, Martha Grimes
**Lady Kennington saves an injured black cat who had been hanging out around her home.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
— With a Bare Bodkin, Cyril Hare (7/5/21)
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
— To Fetch a Thief, Spencer Quinn (7/1/22)
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
— Burn Out, Marcia Muller (10/25/21)
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
— Death and Taxes, David Dodge (4/29/23)
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
— All This I Will Give to You, Dolores Redondo (7/10/21)
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
—Blood Will Tell, Dana Stabenow (8/2/23)
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
— Poseidon's Gold, Lindsey Davis (8/7/21)
38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
— The Call of the Wild, Jack London (9/14/23)
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
— In the Bleak Midwinter: A Clare Fergusson and Russ Van Alstyne Mystery, Julia Spencer-Fleming (2/5/23)
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
— The Midnight Library, Matt Haig (12/9/21)
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
— Money in the Morgue, Ngaio Marsh (3/29/23)
42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
— Needled to Death, Maggie Sefton (7/5/22)
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
— Sister Pelagia and the Red Cockerel, Boris Akunin (8/29/21)
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
— Witches' Bane, Susan Wittig Albert (7/24/21)
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM.
—Sea of Greed, Clive Cussler (9/20/23)
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
— Shades of Earl Grey, Laura Childs (9/10/21)
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
— Death on Blackheath, Anne Perry (12/30/20)
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
— The Mistletoe Murder And Other Stories, P.D. James (1/10/21)
49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
— The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown, Vaseem Khan (10/5/22)
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
— Water for Elephants, Sara Gruen (10/28/22)
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
— Leave It to Psmith, P.G. Wodehouse (2/1/21)
** story mostly occurs at Blandings Castle
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
— Shackles, Bill Pronzini (7/25/21)
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
— The Ginger Cat Mystery, Robin Forsythe (5/22/21)
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
— A Finer End, Deborah Crombie(1/27/21)
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
— The Mysterious Island, Jules Verne (2/23/21)
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
FINISHED Oct. 17, 2023
Is this thread basically dead? 🙄 I have received no response to my question, so I'm going with a book I think fits for Task #56.
Mod
The mod who started this challenge has been sick and we've been a little lax. Sorry. I think what you did is just fine. Sorry.
And I especially like your choice for #18. 😄
Sheri wrote: "The mod who started this challenge has been sick and we've been a little lax. Sorry. I think what you did is just fine. Sorry.And I especially like your choice for #18. 😄."
Thanks, Sheri, on all counts! 😘
Opps! Have been neglecting to update this list — am surprised that I have read as many of the books as I have.
Mod
Never too late to get started Pamela.
Mod
1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France.
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.
Lady Clementine Marie Benedict 2/17/2021
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
Vanilla Beaned Jenn McKinlay 3/2/2021
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
Here Comes the Body Maria DiRico 1/2/2021
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
NightElie Wiesel written in 1956 1-31-2021
38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
By Book or By Crook Eva Gates 1-8-2021
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM.
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
Vanilla Beaned Jenn McKinlay 3/2/2021
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
Murder at an Irish Wedding Carlene O'Connor 2/4/2021
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After Clemantine Wamariya 2-27-2021
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
Getting to Know You Multi-Year ChallengeDuration: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Joining late, but here goes!
TASKS
1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France.
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM.
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
I've missed this challenge completely but since it will last two more years I will join!It sounds fun =)
****************************1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
It's actually my favorite colour too! I am a passionate purple lover!
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France.
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
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17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
by Anna-Maria Ekblad 19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan:
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a book with legal connections.
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
/38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM. My favorite charachter is Flavia de Luce - the genius girl who excels in chemistry and solves murder cases - so it will be one with her.
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. This one I read 2020 so I won't read it again for this challenge.
All 56 completed
Sunshine wrote: "TASKSNew New Year, everyone. Been reading since last year but now updating feed.
Progress: 56/56
1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age. The Case of the Dotty Dowager by Cathy Ace. Mavis is a retired army nurse and grandmother. Read 26/02/2022
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse. An Irish Hostage by Charles Todd. Read 09/09/2021.
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover. Children of the Storm by Elizabeth Peters. Read 10/07/2022.
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian. The Dry by Jane Harper. Read 09/03/2023.
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden. Snowdrift by Hellen Thursten. Read 19/09/2021
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert. The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood. Read 31/10/2022
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother. - Suffer the Children by Cheryl Rees-Price. Three characters are mothers. Read: 29/11/2021
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea. The False Inspector Dew bt Peter Lovesey. Read: 22/04/2022
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character. The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs by Alexander McCall Smith. Read 25/10/2023
10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France. Sandman by J. Robert Janes. Read 18/09/2021
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure. A Scandal in Belgravia by Robert Barnard. Read 30/04/2022
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
A Mumbai Murder Mystery by Meeti Shroff-Shah. Read 28/12/2021
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir. Smila's Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg. Read:26/02/2021
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters. The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis. Read 07/04/2022
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician. As She Left It by Catriona McPherson. A group of musicians. Read: 27/10/2021
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover. In Dublin's Fair City by Rhys Bowen. Read: 19/04/2021
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character. Tell Me Why by Sandi Wallace. Georgie Harvey is a journalist. Read 13/01/2021
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover. Strange Gods: A Mystery by Annamaria Alfieri. An African landscape is on the cover. Read: 1/08/2021
19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character. Schooled to Kill by Dell shannon.Read: 27/08/2023
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery. Death Comes to the Village by Catherine Lloyd. Read: 27/11/2021
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska. Before He Kills by Blake Pierce. Read: 25/08/2023
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California. Sacred and Profane by Faye Kellerman. Read 17/01/2022
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts. Sewing suspicion by Kathryn Mykel. Read 07/01/2023
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall. No one home by Tim Weaver. Read 27/05/2023
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel. Reborn by T.M. Parris. Read: 07/02/2022
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher. The Death of a Teacher by Lis Howell. Read 06/01/2022
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization. The Engines of God by Jack McDevitt. Read 21/02/2022
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit. The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Read 10/01/2022
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky. Death By a Honey Bee by Abigail Keam is set in kentucky. Read: 25/02/2022
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet. Folly by Stella Cameron. Read: 03/12/2021
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections. The Bitter Fruit Beneath by Julie Evans. Read 22/07/2022
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime. The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Spencer Quinn. Read 24/10/2023
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it. The Protector by S.J.Deas. Read: 14/09/2022
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Read: 06/01/2023
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes. Sixpenny Holding. by Margaret Scutt. Read 03/09/2022
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog. Death and a dog. by Fiona Grace. Read 22/06/2022.
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century. Shadow of the Alchemist by Jeri Westerson. Set in 14th century London Read: 05/05/2021
38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it. Teasing Danger by Autumn Dawn, Read: 13/11/2022
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family. The Masters of the House by Robert Barnard. Read 06/10/2022
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian. Quiet Neighbours by Catriona McPherson. Read 13/07/2022.
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand. Doom Creek by Alan Carter. Read 26/01/2022
42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story. The Lewis Man by Peter May. Read 13/12/2021
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal. The Hippopotamus Pool by Elizabeth Peters. Read: 18/03/2022
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery. The Flower Arranger at All Saints by Liz Howell. Read 13/12/2021
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM. Written in Bone by Simon Beckett. Read 13/01/2023
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it. A Highland Feast by Millie McQuarrie. Read. 08/11/2023
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8". The Birthday Mystery by Joyce Cato/Faith Martin. Jenny Starling, cook and amateur detective is 6 ft. 1. Read: 01/07/2021
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours. Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch. Read: 14/05/2022.
49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia. The Fourth Sacrifice by Peter May. Set in Beijing and featuring a Chinese detective and American pathologist. Read: 11/09/2021
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival. Slow Dollar by Margaret Maron. Read: 30/01/2022
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle. The Castle Mystery by Joyce Cato/Faith Martin. Read: 04/03/2022
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest. Stranger in the Woods by Anni Taylor. Read: 23/06/2021
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover. The Vanishing Thief by Kate Parker. Read 28/07/2022
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life. Pao by Kerry Young. Pao moves from China to Jamaica. Read: 18/01/2022
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads. Who Speaks for the Damned by C.S. Harris. 408 reviews at time of reading. Read: 21/09/2021
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. The Silent Patient . Read 28/12/2023
Nike wrote: "I've missed this challenge completely but since it will last two more years I will join!It sounds fun =)"
Hi Nike,
Just updating my feed and saw your message. I've read the Stella Cameron Alex Duggins mysteries and in the first book one of the main characters takes a dog under her wing, so to speak. Maybe you can check one of these for your challenge? It wasn't an official adoption but I listed it as such.
Regards
Rubena wrote: "Nike wrote: "I've missed this challenge completely but since it will last two more years I will join!It sounds fun =)"
Hi Nike,
Just updating my feed and saw your message. I've read the [author:S..."
Thank you so much! I'm actually reading a crime novel right now in which two of the characters participate in animal rescuing raids =)! It's Playing for the Ashes by Elizabeth George. So that box I can check now. I'm still looking for crime novels with dachshunds and Old Sheepdogs though. Thank you so much for your help and I'm glad I'm not the only one who started this challenge late =).
Getting to Know You Multi-Year ChallengeDuration: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
TASKS
1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France.
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM.
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
I'm a latecomer to this challenge. My names Michael, and I've just started reading Killing the Shadows
Rubena wrote: "Nike wrote: "I've missed this challenge completely but since it will last two more years I will join!It sounds fun =)"
Hi Nike,
Just updating my feed and saw your message. I've read the
Rubena, I noticed that you are from Trinidad & Tobago and I wonder if you have read Cereus Blooms at Night by Shani Mootoo? It is one of the absolutely best books I've ever read, it's on my top 5 list and I think that it should be much more wellknown and spread over the world. It such a beautiful masterpiece and very important.
Michael wrote: "I'm a latecomer to this challenge. My names Michael, and I've just started reading Killing the Shadows"Val McDermid is good. For which challenge does Killing the Shadows fit? =)
Michael wrote: "It could come under 20, or maybe 25."Okay, those are planned by me. I'm having difficulty finding crime novels with dachshunds, sheepdogs and accountants =D. Let me know if you happen to stumble over one of these =). And enjoy your reading. =)
Nike wrote: "I'm having difficulty finding crime novels with dachshunds, sheepdogs and accountants =D. Let me know if you happen to stumble over one of these."It's a cozy mystery but I used this for the dachshund category:
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala I read this book that had an accountant:
A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena
Not sure if either of these books work for you.
Julesy wrote: "Nike wrote: "I'm having difficulty finding crime novels with dachshunds, sheepdogs and accountants =D. Let me know if you happen to stumble over one of these."It's a cozy mystery but I used this ..."
Let's see if I can found them in my country but I certainly do appreciate the suggestions! Thank you so much =)
Julesy wrote: "Nike wrote: "I'm having difficulty finding crime novels with dachshunds, sheepdogs and accountants =D. Let me know if you happen to stumble over one of these."It's a cozy mystery but I used this ..."
I noticed that I already had A Stranger in the House on my want-to-read-list without knowing there was an accountant in it! =) Great! =)
And it's also translated into Swedish and available at my library. So is also the other one you mentioned even though it's not translated so thank you so much! <3
Nike wrote: "Rubena wrote: "Nike wrote: "I've missed this challenge completely but since it will last two more years I will join!It sounds fun =)"
Hi Nike,
Just updating my feed and saw your message. I've rea..."
Hi Nike,
No I haven't read it but will try and find it and get back to you on it. Have to support my countrymen or women in this case. Thanks for the tip.
Rubena wrote: "Nike wrote: "Rubena wrote: "Nike wrote: "I've missed this challenge completely but since it will last two more years I will join!It sounds fun =)"
Hi Nike,
Just updating my feed and saw your mess..."
Your welcome =). I hope you enjoy it!
Getting to Know You Multi-Year ChallengeDuration: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
You will have 2 years to complete this challenge. You can do as few or as many tasks as you'd like. Happy reading!
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1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France.
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM.
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
Updated my list once again — up to 35 completed — and have five others to read. If I really focus, I could probably finish this year but I'm trying to work down my stash and a couple of other challenges (Chunker Reads 8 of 17 finished) and (Biography Challenge 8 of 13 completed).
Starting about half way through but I think this could be fun! Let's see how many I can cross off :) 24/56
Arson at the Art Gallery - Character over 50
My Sister, the Serial Killer
Fix Her Up
Operation Jungle
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
The Hobby Farm Murders
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
Paws off the Boss
Lie With Me
Scorpion
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
Stepsister
The Commitments
A Killer Cupcake
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
The Death Factory
19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
A Deadly Affair
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
The Interview
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
Sky Hunter
Written in the Stars
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
Meddling Kids
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
A Stitch in Time
Vampire Girl
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
The Vampire Knitting Club
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
The Windsor Knot
Under One Roof
Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
Convenience Store Woman
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
Saving April
If Cats Disappeared from the World
The Paris Apartment
Make Me
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
Sue volunteers at an animal shelter and fosters cats and kittens. Read a book by Jackson Galaxy.
finally decided to join the challenge. i'll add & edit as i go through this instead of posting the whole list.43 out of 56 books:
1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
Pacemaker, read Oct. '22. Doris Freeman is over 50 years old.2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
Cherry Ames, Student Nurse, read Apr. '213. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
Are You in the House Alone?, read Jul. '214. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
The Bat, read Nov. '237. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
Soul Fire, read Nov. '218. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
Uncertain Voyage, read Jul. '23. On chapter 1, Melissa Aubrey is in the ship for 5 days.9. StaceyJ loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
Arsenic and Adobo, read Aug. '22. Dachshund's name is Longganisa.11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.
The Dinner, read Sep. '22. Serge Lohman runs for prime minister.13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
The Ice Princess, read May '2314. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
Three Thousand Dollars, read May '2215. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
Hunting Game, read Jan. '23. Jason, Embla Nystrom's ex-husband, is a well-known saxophonist.16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
The Against Taffy Sinclair Club, read Jul. '2117. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
The Echo Killing, read Apr. '2318. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
The Vanishing Shadow, read Mar. '2119. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English Sheepdog as a character.
The 101 Dalmatians, read Mar. '22. Old English Sheepdog's name is Colonel.20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
Grey Mask, read Sep. '2221. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
Gone for Good, read Jul. '23. Chapter 10 at Grand Island, Nebraska while chapters 12 & 15 at Belmont, Nebraska.23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
The Cat, the Quilt and the Corpse, read Sep. '2324. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
Footsteps on the Stairs, read Dec. '2225. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
The Swimmer, read Mar. '2329. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
The House with a Clock in its Walls, read Dec. '2330. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
Because of Winn-Dixie, read Dec. '2131. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
Open and Shut, read Mar. '2332. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
Lassie and the Mystery at Blackberry Bog, read May '2133. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
Elizabeth Gail and the Mystery at the Johnson Farm, read Sep. '2335. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
Beautiful Lies, read Dec. '2336. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
The Incredible Journey, read Jun. '2137. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
The Listening House, read Aug. '2338. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Other Stories, read Mar. '2139. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
Brainchild, read Nov. '2240. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn, read Aug. '2142. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
Little House in the Big Woods, read Mar. '2243. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
Snow Dog, read Jun. '22. Husky/Staghound mixed breed's name is Chiri.44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
Real Murders, read Feb. '2345. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM.
Gravity, read Oct. '23. Dr. Emma Watson is a research physician in NASA.46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
Murder with a Cherry on Top, read Nov. '2347. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
Greywalker, read Jul. '22. Harper Blaine stands at 5'10".49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
Smaller and Smaller Circles, read Nov. '2351. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
Deadly Sleep, read Nov. '22. The fictional Fermleven castle is located in Scotland.53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
Into the Wild, read Dec. '2154. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
The Secret Garden, read Feb. '2255. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
The Secret of the Mansion, read May '2156. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries and thrillers.
The Silent Patient, read Jun. '23
1. The Thursday Murder Club3. Life For A Life
7. The Turn of the Key
8. Polar Star
10, The Critic
11. Stone Cold
13. Gallows Rock
15. Dead Girl Walking
18. A Cursed Inheritance
20. Edge of the Grave
22. The Gods of Guilt
31. The Lincoln Lawyer
37. The Red Thumb Mark
49. A Good Day to Die
54. The Cove
55. Winterkill
DURATION: 8/10/22-12/31/23 🕵️ COMPLETED: 56/56
✅Character is a grandmother. One for the Money. Grandma Mazur. 12/28/22.
✅Character who is a nurse. Murder on Astor Place. MC. 1/14/23.
✅Purple cover. The Loch Ness Papers. 1/10/23.
✅Set in Australia. Murder in Williamstown. Victoria, Australia. 12/31/22.
✅Horrifying thriller from Sweden. The Nightmare. 12/30/22
✅Protagonist who is an extrovert. Bookman Dead Style. 8/14/22.
✅Character who is a mother. Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake. MC. 8/12/22.
✅Set at sea. Much Ado about Nauticaling. Synopsis. 6/13/23.
✅Dachshund as a character. Blackmail and Bibingka. Longanisa. 1/24/23.
✅Set in France. The Paris Apartment. Paris, France. 9/4/22.
✅Political figure. A Three Dog Problem. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 2/19/23.
✅Main protagonist is an author. An Expert in Murder. 4/21/23.
✅Nordic noir. My Name is Jensen. 1/24/23.
✅Short chapters. A Ghost in the Glamour. 7/1/23.
✅Fictional musician. Murder in G Major. MC. 5/28/23.
✅Something pink on the cover. Dead Even. 1/8/23.
✅Reporter as a character. A Deadly Dealer. MC. 1/30/23.
✅Picture of the outdoors on the cover. A Fatal Appraisal. 1/26/23.
✅Old English sheepdog as a character. Walt Disney's 101 Dalmatians. Old English sheepdog: Colonel. 8/19/23.
✅British mystery. Whisk and Reward. 12/27/22.
✅Set in Nebraska. Welcome to Cooper. Cooper, Nebraska. 4/2/23.
✅Set in Southern California. Hot Pot Murder. Los Angeles, California. 7/28/23.
✅Character that quilts. Matchmaking Can Be Murder. MC. 2/19/23.
✅Takes place in the fall. Wicked Autumn. 8/19/23.
✅Suspense novel. Breaking Silence. 4/11/23.
✅Teacher. Down in Flames. Savannah Webb. 7/29/23.
✅Space exploration or colonization. Powersat: A Thriller of Technology, Terrorism, and Hope. Synopsis. 6/23/23.
✅Set in a place you have always wanted to visit. The Curse of Arundel Hall. United Kingdom. 5/28/23.
✅Set in Michigan or Kentucky. Berried Secrets. Cranberry Cove, Michigan. 2/17/23.
✅Character adopts/rescues a pet. Plantation Shudders. Dog: Gopher. 8/19/22.
✅Thriller with legal connections. Deadly Proof. 7/7/23.
✅Dog helps solve a crime. Bickering Birds. Corgis: Watson. 8/18/22.
✅Horse in it. Canter With a Killer. 6/27/23.
✅Character who is an accountant. Death by Chocolate Chip Cupcake. MC. 8/22/22.
✅Character who writes. Comic Sans Murder. Nathan Grimes. 8/22/22.
✅Involves a dog. Deadly Dog Days. Synopsis. 2/27/23.
✅Mystery set in a different century. Murder on St. Mark's Place. Synopsis. 1/15/23.
✅Wolves in it. Damned Souls and a Sangria. 10/7/22.
✅The oldest child in a family. Blackberry Pie Murder. Hannah Swensen. 1/22/23.
✅Mystery set in a library. The Woman in the Library. Synopsis. 9/12/22.
✅Crime novel set in New Zealand. The Three Deaths of Magdalene Lynton. Christchurch, New Zealand. 2/26/23.
✅Craft is part of the story. On Skein of Death. Knitting. 12/30/22.
✅Animal in the title. Panthers Play for Keeps. Panthers. 4/10/23.
✅Cozy mystery. The Tuesday Night Survivors' Club. 8/10/22.
✅Character in STEM. Bones to Ashes. MC is forensic anthropologist. 1/7/23.
✅Recipes in it. Wedding Cake Murder. Chocolate Coffee Cake. 1/22/23.
✅Woman taller than 5'8". Traitorous Toys. MC is 5’10’. 8/17/22.
✅Literary inspiration of yours. The Floating Admiral. Agatha Christie. 1/1/23.
✅Somewhere in Asia. The Motion Picture Teller. Bangkok, Thailand. 5/1/23.
✅There is a carnival. Slow Dollar. Synopsis. 5/31/23.
✅Related to a castle. Mystery at Maplemead Castle. Maplemead Castle. 5/31/23.
✅Crime or mystery takes place in a forest. Tents, Trails & Turmoil. Synopsis. 6/16/23.
✅Cat on the cover. To Helvetica and Back. 8/10/22.
✅Main character relocates to begin a new life. Pit Perfect Murder. Synopsis. 2/13/23.
✅Least 357 reviews on Goodreads. Read and Gone. 462 reviews. 4/2/23.
✅The Silent Patient Alex Michaelides. 8/23/22.
✅Character is a grandmother. One for the Money. Grandma Mazur. 12/28/22.
✅Character who is a nurse. Murder on Astor Place. MC. 1/14/23.
✅Purple cover. The Loch Ness Papers. 1/10/23.
✅Set in Australia. Murder in Williamstown. Victoria, Australia. 12/31/22.
✅Horrifying thriller from Sweden. The Nightmare. 12/30/22
✅Protagonist who is an extrovert. Bookman Dead Style. 8/14/22.
✅Character who is a mother. Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake. MC. 8/12/22.
✅Set at sea. Much Ado about Nauticaling. Synopsis. 6/13/23.
✅Dachshund as a character. Blackmail and Bibingka. Longanisa. 1/24/23.
✅Set in France. The Paris Apartment. Paris, France. 9/4/22.
✅Political figure. A Three Dog Problem. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 2/19/23.
✅Main protagonist is an author. An Expert in Murder. 4/21/23.
✅Nordic noir. My Name is Jensen. 1/24/23.
✅Short chapters. A Ghost in the Glamour. 7/1/23.
✅Fictional musician. Murder in G Major. MC. 5/28/23.
✅Something pink on the cover. Dead Even. 1/8/23.
✅Reporter as a character. A Deadly Dealer. MC. 1/30/23.
✅Picture of the outdoors on the cover. A Fatal Appraisal. 1/26/23.
✅Old English sheepdog as a character. Walt Disney's 101 Dalmatians. Old English sheepdog: Colonel. 8/19/23.
✅British mystery. Whisk and Reward. 12/27/22.
✅Set in Nebraska. Welcome to Cooper. Cooper, Nebraska. 4/2/23.
✅Set in Southern California. Hot Pot Murder. Los Angeles, California. 7/28/23.
✅Character that quilts. Matchmaking Can Be Murder. MC. 2/19/23.
✅Takes place in the fall. Wicked Autumn. 8/19/23.
✅Suspense novel. Breaking Silence. 4/11/23.
✅Teacher. Down in Flames. Savannah Webb. 7/29/23.
✅Space exploration or colonization. Powersat: A Thriller of Technology, Terrorism, and Hope. Synopsis. 6/23/23.
✅Set in a place you have always wanted to visit. The Curse of Arundel Hall. United Kingdom. 5/28/23.
✅Set in Michigan or Kentucky. Berried Secrets. Cranberry Cove, Michigan. 2/17/23.
✅Character adopts/rescues a pet. Plantation Shudders. Dog: Gopher. 8/19/22.
✅Thriller with legal connections. Deadly Proof. 7/7/23.
✅Dog helps solve a crime. Bickering Birds. Corgis: Watson. 8/18/22.
✅Horse in it. Canter With a Killer. 6/27/23.
✅Character who is an accountant. Death by Chocolate Chip Cupcake. MC. 8/22/22.
✅Character who writes. Comic Sans Murder. Nathan Grimes. 8/22/22.
✅Involves a dog. Deadly Dog Days. Synopsis. 2/27/23.
✅Mystery set in a different century. Murder on St. Mark's Place. Synopsis. 1/15/23.
✅Wolves in it. Damned Souls and a Sangria. 10/7/22.
✅The oldest child in a family. Blackberry Pie Murder. Hannah Swensen. 1/22/23.
✅Mystery set in a library. The Woman in the Library. Synopsis. 9/12/22.
✅Crime novel set in New Zealand. The Three Deaths of Magdalene Lynton. Christchurch, New Zealand. 2/26/23.
✅Craft is part of the story. On Skein of Death. Knitting. 12/30/22.
✅Animal in the title. Panthers Play for Keeps. Panthers. 4/10/23.
✅Cozy mystery. The Tuesday Night Survivors' Club. 8/10/22.
✅Character in STEM. Bones to Ashes. MC is forensic anthropologist. 1/7/23.
✅Recipes in it. Wedding Cake Murder. Chocolate Coffee Cake. 1/22/23.
✅Woman taller than 5'8". Traitorous Toys. MC is 5’10’. 8/17/22.
✅Literary inspiration of yours. The Floating Admiral. Agatha Christie. 1/1/23.
✅Somewhere in Asia. The Motion Picture Teller. Bangkok, Thailand. 5/1/23.
✅There is a carnival. Slow Dollar. Synopsis. 5/31/23.
✅Related to a castle. Mystery at Maplemead Castle. Maplemead Castle. 5/31/23.
✅Crime or mystery takes place in a forest. Tents, Trails & Turmoil. Synopsis. 6/16/23.
✅Cat on the cover. To Helvetica and Back. 8/10/22.
✅Main character relocates to begin a new life. Pit Perfect Murder. Synopsis. 2/13/23.
✅Least 357 reviews on Goodreads. Read and Gone. 462 reviews. 4/2/23.
✅The Silent Patient Alex Michaelides. 8/23/22.
Is it possible to enter the challenge even though there’s only 1 1/2 months left?
Nora wrote: "Is it possible to enter the challenge even though there’s only 1 1/2 months left?"Hi Nora,
It ends December 2023 so you've got a year and a bit to go. See how much you can read in that time. I'm enjoying it!
Rubena wrote: "Nora wrote: "Is it possible to enter the challenge even though there’s only 1 1/2 months left?"Hi Nora,
It ends December 2023 so you've got a year and a bit to go. See how much you can read in th..."
Thanks so much for your help, Rubena!
You're welcome. Hope you decide to take up the challenge!
This looks like an interesting challenge. I think I will give it a try.Rubena - could you please provide some guidance/instruction about how I can copy your tasks in order to track my progress? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Karen,What I did was to go to message number 2 where all the tasks are given and copied and then pasted the list into a new message. I saved it. Each time I finish a book, I go back to my original message, edit it and add the information on the title and the date I completed it. Try it and see if it works. If not, let me know.
Hope you had a good Christmas.
Getting to Know You Multi-Year ChallengeDuration: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Completed: 5/56
TASKS
1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.: The Island of Missing Trees - Elif Shafak 1/3/23
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France.
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.: The Dinner - Herman Koch 1/1/23
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.: Girl, Forgotten - Karin Slaughter 1/2/23
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM.: Love on the Brain - Ali Hazelwood 1/2/23
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.: To Love and to Loathe - Martha Waters 1/3/23
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
Getting to Know You Multi-Year ChallengeDuration: Now - December 31, 2023
TASKS 56/56 - DONE 10/11/23
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With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo 1/24/23 - Grandma Gloria
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Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie 1/25/23
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Custard Crime by Jessica Beck 1/29/23
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Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson 5/26/23
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The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler 1/3/23
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Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes 4/6/23
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Answers in the Pages by David Levithan 1/22/23/
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Granny on Board by Harper Lin 9/11/23
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Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala 3/5/23
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Heartstopper: Volume Three by Alice Oseman 1/27/23
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Olga Dies Dreaming by Xóchitl González 2/15/23
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Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano 2/2/23
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Nemesis by Jo Nesbø 4/25/23
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An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan 1/27/23
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The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb 3/31/23
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Heartstopper: Volume Four by Alice Oseman 2/4/23
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Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang 2/21/23
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I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys 2/13/23
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Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 5/23/23
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Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie 1/19/23
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Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell 7/8/23
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Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen 2/17/23
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Old Maid's Puzzle by Terri Thayer 5/9/23
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A Deadly Deletion by Lorna Barrett 3/21/23
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The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley 7/30/23
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The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle 7/22/23
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Exit Strategy by Martha Wells 8/24/23
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The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren 2/9/23
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Farm to Trouble by Amanda Flower 2/22/23
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Do or Diner by Christine Wenger 1/31/23
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The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb 4/3/23
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Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow 6/26/23
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 1/21/23
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A Simple Plan by Scott Smith 2/7/23
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The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory 1/25/23
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Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking by Raquel V. Reyes 5/27/23
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The Venice Sketchbook by Rhys Bowen 3/19/23
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For the Wolf by Hannah F. Whitten 9/6/23
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Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia 8/18/23
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Death Overdue by Allison Brook 3/1/23
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The Three Deaths of Magdalene Lynton by Katherine Hayton 10/11/23
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A Stitch in Crime by Betty Hechtman 3/10/23
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When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo 1/26/23
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Prose and Cons by Amanda Flower 2/4/23
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Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood 1/24/23
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Lemon Larceny by Jessica Beck 4/13/23
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The 9th Judgment by James Patterson; Maxine Paetro - MC is 5'10"
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M Is for Magic by Neil Gaiman 2/10/23
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Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi 1/23/23
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Lia Park and the Missing Jewel by Jenna Yoon 5/6/23
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A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow 1/21/23
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Muffin But the Truth by Ellie Alexander 2/19/23
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Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross 1/28/23
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Royal Valentine by Jenn McKinlay 1/22/23
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 1/16/23
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The Maidens by Alex Michaelides 8/29/23 - I read The Maidens since I'd already read The Silent Patient.
Getting to Know You Multi-Year Challenge
Start Date: 01/05/2023
End Date: 31/12/2023
TASKS
1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France.
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM.
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
Start Date: 01/05/2023
End Date: 31/12/2023
TASKS
1. Gem is over 50 and a grandmother four times over. Read a book where a character is a grandmother or over 50 years of age.
2. Vicky is a nurse. Read a book with a character who is a nurse.
3. Sunshine's favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover.
4. Em lives in Australia. Read a crime book set in Australia. Bonus points if the author is also Australian.
5. Elin's favorite author of thriller novels is the Swedish Lars Kepler (pseudonym) who writes about a character named Joona Linna. Read a horrifying thriller from Sweden.
6. Anees is an extrovert. Read a book with a protagonist who is an extrovert.
7. Sabrina is a mum. Read a book featuring a character who is a mother.
8. Blackened Canvas met their husband while working on a cruise ship. Read a book set at sea.
9. Staceyj loves dachshunds. Read a book with a dachshund as a character.
10. E.J. lives in France. Read a book set in France.
11. Kevin has been involved in local elections. Read a book with a political figure.
12. Lisa is an avid reader as well as a writer of cozy mysteries. Read a mystery where the main protagonist is an author.
13. Nike lives in Sweden. Read a book of Nordic noir.
14. Raymond writes short stories. Read a book with short chapters.
15. Dan Petrosini is an author of mystery books who also plays the saxophone. Read a book featuring a fictional musician.
16. Paula's favorite color is pink. Read a book with something pink on the cover.
17. Jessica James is an author of suspense/thrillers, historical fiction, and southern women's fiction, as well as a former newspaper journalist. Read a book that features a reporter as a character.
18. Allie loves the outdoors. Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
19. Saralyn would like you to read a book with an Old English sheepdog as a character.
20. Steven Moore is a writer and loves British mysteries. Read a British mystery.
21. Stacy lives in Nebraska. Read a book set in Nebraska.
22. Pamela lives in Southern California. Read a book set in Southern California.
23. Sandra is a quilter. Read a book with a character that quilts.
24. Lindsay's favorite season is the fall. Read a book that takes place in the fall.
25. Tristan Hutchinson is a writer with a gift for adding suspense to his books. Read a suspense novel.
26. Kathy is a retired teacher. Read a book about a teacher.
27. Reading Reindeer Emigrates To Pluto's username includes "Emigrates to Pluto". Read a book about space exploration or colonization.
28. Jane loves to travel and explore new places. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
29. David lives in Michigan and was honored to receive the title of Kentucky Colonel from the state’s Governor several years ago. Read a book set in Michigan or Kentucky.
30. Allison is a cozy mystery writer who has two rescue dogs. Read a book where a character adopts/rescues a pet.
31. Thomson is a 'recovering' lawyer. Read a thriller with legal connections.
32. Lyndall loves crime books and dogs. Read a book where a dog helps solve a crime.
33. Dana has two horses. Read a book with a horse in it.
34. Rosina works in an accounting firm. Read a book with a character who is an accountant.
35. Arafat wants you to read a book with a character who writes.
36. Mariana has two beautiful huskies. Read a book that involves a dog.
37. Marita loves reading mystery novels and historical fiction. Read a mystery set in a different century.
38. Dawn's favorite animal is the wolf. Read a book that has a wolf or wolves in it.
39. Al is the oldest child in his family. Read a book about the oldest child in a family.
40. Ninna works in a library. So does Kimberly Reads Books. Read a mystery set in a library or featuring a librarian.
41. Craig lives in London but is originally from New Zealand. Read a crime novel set in New Zealand.
42. Martha loves to crochet. Read a book where some type of craft (crocheting, knitting, quilting, etc.) is part of the story.
43. Katy is a zookeeper. Read a book with an animal in the title. Bonus points if the book is actually about an animal.
44. Pam loves crime fiction. Since she's been reading darker books lately (such as ones by Ragnar Jonasson), she wants to suggest something lighter. Read a cozy mystery.
45. Kristy has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology and worked in the Oil & Gas industry for almost twenty years. Read a book with a character in STEM.
46. Nur wants you to read a cookbook or a book with some recipes in it.
47. Sandy is over 5'8". Read a book where there is a woman taller than 5'8".
48. Alex draws literary inspiration from classic writers, like Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie. Read a book by a literary inspiration of yours.
49. Karen was born in Asia and lived there for most of her life. Read a book that takes place somewhere in Asia.
50. Rubena is from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) and lives in Venezuela where she teaches English. She loves history. Read a book where there is a carnival.
51. LaRhonda Raquel loves traveling and wants to visit a real castle someday. Read a book related to a castle.
52. Amy lives in Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are well known for their love of the outdoors, specifically, the lush Pacific Northwest forests where they hike, ride books, and trail run. Read a book where the crime or mystery takes place in a forest.
53. ConnieD considers herself to be an old cat lady. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
54. Alicia is a very proud New Yorker who now lives in the south. Read a book where the main character relocates to begin a new life.
55. Our moderator Sheri currently has an average review score of 3.57. Read a book with at least 357 reviews on Goodreads.
56. Dawn is a Trekkie and an outdoorsy person who loves animals. She is a licensed, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She loves true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
I have four books left to read and two in my possession. The others I'm pretty sure I can get from my local library. Almost there!!
Pamela wrote: "I have four books left to read and two in my possession. The others I'm pretty sure I can get from my local library. Almost there!!"Exciting! Great work 🙂
Jade, congrats on completing this challenge!
Pamela wrote: "I have four books left to read and two in my possession. The others I'm pretty sure I can get from my local library. Almost there!!"Congrats, Pamela. Seeing the finishing line myself. I've got four more to go as well, three dogs and a patient (lol)
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