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1/1/21 - 12/31/21 (2021 Year Challenge)
10/26 MIN: 6 AA
✅A Angie and the Farmer by Susan Leigh Carlton, 01/08/21
✅B Blokes on a Plane by John Martin, 01/28/21 AA
C Comes a Horseman by Paul Lederer
✅D Dark World by Mike Waller, 01/29/21 AA
E Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons
F Flight to Coorah Creek by Janet Gover AA
G Gap Creek by Robert Morgan
H Her Australian Cattle Baron by Margaret Way AA
I If She Knew by Blake Pierce
✅J Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson, 01/03/21
K A Kestrel for a Knave by Barry Hines
✅L Lighthouse Bay by Kimberley Freeman, 01/18/21 AA
✅M Mail Order Mayhem by Kirsten Osbourne, 01/01/21
✅N News of the World - A Novel by Paulette Jiles, 01/02/21
✅O On to Oregon! by Honoré Willsie Morrow, 02/17/21
P Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay AA
✅Q Quest of the Mountain Man by William W. Johnstone, 01/14/21
R Ridge by Stephanie Payne Hurt
✅S Sick of Shadows: An Edwardian Murder Mystery by Marion Chesney, 01/12/21
✅T Time After Time by Cynthia Luhrs, 01/10/21
U Under Cover Of Darkness by James Grippando
✅V Vintage Love Stories by Tanya Eby, 02/03/21
✅W Whispers Among the Prairie by Michelle Roberts, 01/04/21
X Six Months Later by Natalie D. Richards
✅Y As Time Goes By by Mary Higgins Clark, 01/23/21
Z The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris



























A total of FOUR names can be used for each book you read - no more. The names can either be character names or author names.
For each book you read, please be sure to include a link to the book title, mention the author's name, and include the date you finished reading the book.
MALE NAMES:
1. Aaron
3. Andrew
4. Anthony
6. Brandon
8. Caleb
11. Chase/Chace
12. Cole
13. Collin/Colin
14. Cooper
15. Christian
16. Damon
18. Darryl/Darrel
19. Darren
20. David
21. Dean
22. Derrick/Derrik
23. Devon
24. Dylan/Dillan
25. Dominic/Dominik
26. Drake
27. Edward
28. Edwin
29. Elijah
30. Emmanuel/Immanuel
31. Eric/Erik
32. Ethan
33. Evan
34. Francisco
35. Finn/Fynn
36. Gabriel
38. Giovanni
39. Hayden/Haden
40. Hunter
41. Ian
42. Isaac/Issac/Izaak
44. Jacob
49. Jonathon/Jonathan
50. Joshua/Josh
51. Justin
52. Kaden/Kayden
53. Kristopher/Christopher
54. Kyle
55. Liam
56. Lucas/Lukas
58. Lucian/Lucien
59. Marcus
61. Mason
62. Matthew
64. Noah
65. Orion/Orien
66. Owen
67. Patrick
69. Peter
70. Quinn (Can also be a female name)
71. Rafael/Raphael
72. Rick/Ricky
73. Riley/Ryley (Can also be a female name)
75. Raymond
78. Scott
79. Sean/Shawn/Shaun
80. Shane (Can also be a female name)
81. Spencer (Can also be a female name)
82. Stefan
83. Steven
84. Taylor
87. Tony
89. Victor/Viktor
90. Vincent
91. Vinny
92. Walker
93. Warren
94. Wayne
95. Wesley
96. William
97. Xander
98. Xavier
99. Zachary
100. Zack
FEMALE NAMES:
2. Alexandra
4. Alyssa
5. Amy/Amiee/Aimee
6. Ann/Anne
7. Ariel
9. Aubree/Aubrey
10. Audrey
11. Ava
12. Bailey/Bayley
13. Becca/Becky
14. Brooke
15. Cassandra
16. Catalina
17. Catherine/Katherine
18. Chelsea
19. Chloe
20. Christina/Kristina/Christine/Kristine
21. Crystal/Chrystal/Kristal
23. Danica/Danika
25. Dawn
26. Diana
27. Dominique
28. Elena
29. Elizabeth
30. Emma
31. Erica/Erika/Ericka
33. Faith
34. Felicia
35. Fiona
36. Gabriela/Gabriella
37. Gina
38. Gloria
40. Gwen/Gwendolyn
41. Hailey/Hayley/Haylee
44. Haven
46. Ivy
47. Jacqueline/Jacklyn /Jackie
48. Jayla
49. Jasmine
50. Jenna
53. Jocelyn
54. Julia
56. Katerina/ Katarina
57. Kayla
58. Kayley/Kayleigh
61. Kirsty/Kirstie
62. Kristen
63. Lauren
64. Layla
65. Leah/Leia/Lia
66. Lianna
67. Lindsey
68. Lina/Lena
70. Melanie/Melody
72. Madison/Maddison/Maddie/Maddy
73. Megan/Meghan
74. Michaela/Makayla
75. Monica
76. Natalie
77. Nicole/Nikole
78. Nina
79. Olivia
80. Pearl
81. Phoebe
83. Sabrina
84. Sarah/Sara
85. Shay/Shae (Can also be a male name)
87. Sybella/Sibella
88. Sophia/Sofia
89. Tara
90. Tina
91. Tricia/Trisha/Trish
92. Trina
93. Valerie
94. Vanessa
95. Vera
96. Veronica/Veroniqua
97. Vivienne/Vivian/Vivien
98. Victoria
99. Wendy
100. Zoe
NAMES FOUND IN 2021 -
FEMALE NAMES 19/100
01. Abigail Blood, Guts, and Glory by William W Johnstone, 01/29/21
03. Alision Secrets in Time by Alison Stuart, 01/02/21
08. Ashley The Painted Gun by Bradley Spinelli, 01/03/21
22. Cynthia Time After Time by Cynthia Luhrs, 01/10/21
24. Danielle Vintage Love Stories by Tanya Eby, 02/03/21
32. Eva Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson, 01/03/21
39. Grace Whispers Among the Prairie by Michelle Roberts, 01/04/21
42. Hannah Angie and the Farmer by Susan Leigh Carlton, 01/08/21
43. Heather The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris,
45. Isabella Lighthouse Bay by Kimberley Freeman, 01/18/21
51. Jenny Secrets in Time by Alison Stuart, 01/02/21
52. Jessica Secrets in Time by Alison Stuart, 01/02/21
55. Karla A Bride for Mackenzie by Karla Gracey, 01/01/21
59. Kelly Not My Boy by Kelly Simmons, 01/11/21
60. Kymberley Lighthouse Bay by Kimberley Freeman, 01/18/21
69. Marie Whispers Among the Prairie by Michelle Roberts, 01/04/21
71. Mackenzie A Bride for Mackenzie by Karla Gracey, 01/01/21
82. Rachel The Perfect Daughter by D.J. Palmer, 01/30/21
86. Susan Angie and the Farmer by Susan Leigh Carlton, 01/08/21
MALE NAMES 23/100
02. Adam The Perfect Daughter by D.J. Palmer, 01/30/21
05. Benjamin Mail Order Mayhem by Kirsten Osbourne, 01/01/21
07. Bryan Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie, 01/15/21
09. Carter Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson, 01/03/21
10. Charlie Blood, Guts, and Glory by William W Johnstone, 01/29/21
17. Daniel Vintage Love Stories by Tanya Eby, 02/03/21
37. George Whispers Among the Prairie by Michelle Roberts, 01/04/21
43. Jack The Perfect Daughter by D.J. Palmer, 01/30/21
45. Jake Angie and the Farmer by Susan Leigh Carlton, 01/08/21
46. Jason The Painted Gun by Bradley Spinelli, 01/03/21
47. Jeremy Spider's Web by Agatha Christie, 01/21/21
48. John Mail Order Mayhem by Kirsten Osbourne, 01/01/21
55. Liam Blood and Veil: A Novella by Marjory Kaptanoglu, 01/09/21
57. Luke Blood, Guts, and Glory, William W Johnstone, 01/29/21
60. Mark Secrets in Time by Alison Stuart, 01/02/21
63. Michael The Blind Side (Movie Tie-in Edition) by Michael Lewis, 01/17/21
68. Paul Comes a Horseman by Paul Lederer,
74. Robert Blood, Guts, and Glory by William W Johnstone, 01/29/21
76. Ryan The Perfect Daughter by D.J. Palmer, 01/30/21
77. Seth Angie and the Farmer by Susan Leigh Carlton, 01/08/21
85. Thomas Eyes of the Hawk by Elmer Kelton, 01/5/21
86. Tom Whispers Among the Prairie byMichelle Roberts, 01/04/21
88. Tristan Blood and Veil: A Novella by Marjory Kaptanoglu, 01/09/21

Duration: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Goal: Read 26 books, each one with an item on the cover that begins with a different letter of the alphabet.
*For Q, U, X, Y and Z, the item only needs to have that letter somewhere in it.
7/26
List:
A - Arms Once Buried by Blake Pierce

✅B - Butterfly Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson - 01/03/21

✅C - Clock Secrets in Time by Alison Stuart - 01/02/21

✅D - Dress Angie and the Farmer by Susan Leigh Carlton, 01/08/21

✅E - Eyes Eye for Eye by J.K. Franko, 02/07/21

F - Foot Once Dormant by Blake Pierce

✅G - Gun The Painted Gun by Bradley Spinelli - 01/03/21

✅H - Helmet The Blind Side (Movie Tie-in Edition) by Michael Lewis - 01/17/21

I - Indian Preacher's Quest by William W. Johnstone

J - Jewels Secrets' by Kat Carson

K - Knife Tracker: A Fox Walker Novel by Indy Quillen

✅L - Lightening Illusive Storm by Lily Campbell, 02/10/21

✅M - Mountains The Orchard by Peter Heller, 02/05/21

✅N - Needle Lethal Practice by Peter Clement, 02/06/21

O - Ocean The Gray and Guilty Sea by Scott William Carter

✅P - Pearl The Black Pearl by Scott O'Dell 01/22/21

✅Q* - Squaw Whispers Among the Prairie by Michelle Roberts 01/04/21

R - Rope Ridge by Stephanie Payne Hurt

✅S - Shadows Sick of Shadows by Marion Chesney, 01/12/21

✅T - Tent On to Oregon! by Honoré Willsie Morrow, 02/17/21

U* - Rustlers Rustlers in the Sage by Donald L. Robertson

✅V - Veil Blood and Veil: A Novella by Marjory Kaptanoglu, 01/09/21

✅W - Water Eyes of the Hawk by Elmer Kelton 01/05/21

✅X* - Axe - The Shield-Maiden's Secret by Wendy Dalrymple 01/25/21

✅Y* - Yard Work Yard Work by David Koepp, 01/10/21

✅Z*- Zebra Meet a Baby Zebra by Lisa Owings, 01/19/21


Duration: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
10/26 Completed
List:
A: Amir Aczel Why Science Does Not Disprove God by Amir D. Aczel, 01/13/21
B:
C:
D: David Crane The Painted Gun by Bradley Spinelli, 01/03/21
E: Elmer Kelton Eyes of the Hawk by Elmer Kelton, 01/05/21
F:
G:
H: Harley Cain Small Moving Parts by D.B. Jackson, 01/26/21
I: Ivan Doig Heart Earth: A Memoir by Ivan Doig, 01/19/21
J:
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L:
M: Mitch McHugh The Perfect Daughter by D.J. Palmer
N: Nathaniel Preston Secrets in Time by Alison Stuart, 01/02/21
O:
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S: Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes and the Ice Palace Murders by Larry Millett, 01/28/21
T:
U: Hercule Poirot Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie, 01/15/21
V:
W: William Johnstone Quest of the Mountain Man by William W. Johnstone, 01/14/21
X:
Y: Harry Cathcart Sick of Shadows by Marion Chesney, 01/15/21
Z:












Duration: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
For this challenge we are going to read the alphabet using the female lead characters in our books.
Goal: Read 26 books, each one with a female main character whose first or last name begins with a different letter of the alphabet.
*For Q, U, X, Y and Z, the character only needs to have that letter somewhere in their name.
13/26
List:
A: Angie Thornton Angie and the Farmer by Susan Leigh Carlton, 01/08/21
B:
C:
D:
E: Eve Craig Dying To Win by Eve Craig
F:
G:
H: Marjorie Hardaway Calico Confusion by Katherine Hayton, 01/01/21
I: Eva Ibbotson Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson, 01/03/21
J:
K: Kelly Simmons Not My Boy by Kelly Simmons, 01/11/21
L: Lucy Adams Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie, 01/15/21
M: Mariah Carey The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey, 01/09/21
N: Nicolette Pierce Deadly Dancing by Nicolette Pierce
O:
P: Paulette Jiles News of the World: A Novel by Paulette Jiles, 01/02/21
Q: Indy Quillen Tracker: A Fox Walker Novel by Indy Quillen
R:
S: Sally Jensen Quest of the Mountain Man by William W. Johnstone, 01/14/21
T:
U:
V:
W: Wendy Dalrymple The Shield-Maiden's Secret by Wendy Dalrymple, 01/25/21
X:
Y: Leigh Anne Touhy The Blind Side (Movie Tie-in Edition) by Michael Lewis
Z:














Titles, A - Z (2021)
Date: 02/01/21 - 01/31/22
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Duration: February 1, 2021- February 28, 2021
For this challenge, choose a book that caught your eye because it was pretty, weird or just plain interesting.
Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books
✅1. The Perfect Daughter by D.J. Palmer, 02/01/21
✅2. Illusive Storm by Lily Campbell, 02/10/21
✅3. Secrets' by Kat Carson, 02/28/21
✅4. Vintage Love Stories by Tanya Eby, 02/03/21
✅5. The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware, 02/25/21
✅6.Unsolved Mysteries: Ten Famous Disappearances by Albert Jack, 02/20/21







Date: 01/01/21 - 03/31/21 - FINISHED
Books: 7 of 7
1. First letter of the book title
2. First letter of the author's first or last name
✅1. N - News of the World: A Novel by Paulette Jiles, 01/02/21
✅2. A - Spider's Web by Agatha Christie 01/21/21
✅3. T - Time After Time by Cynthia Luhrs 01/10/21
✅4. A - As Time Goes By by Mary Higgins Clark, 01/24/21
✅5. L - Lighthouse Bay by Kimberley Freeman, 01/18/21
✅6. I - Heart Earth by Ivan Doig, 01/19/21
✅7. E - Eyes of the Hawk by Elmer Kelton, 01/05/21








Date: 01/01/21 - 01/31/21
5/5 FINISHED
1. KAREENA:
✅✱Read a book by an author whose first name begins with K or whose last name begins with A.
Calico Confusion by Katherine Hayton, 01/01/21
2. BOOKS:
Kareena has 794 books on her shelves.
✅✱Read a series book #7, #9 or #4, OR read a WTR #7, #9 or #4.
Time After Time #9 by Cynthia Luhrs, 01/10/21
3. COVER:
✅✱Read a book with a book shown on the cover or with the word "Book" in the title or subtitle.
Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie, 01/15/21
4. TAGS:
Some of the popular tags shown for the book Kareena is currently reading are: Contemporary, Young Adult, Roman, Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Chick Lit, Womens Fiction, and Coming of Age.
✅✱Read a book in which one of the above tags can be found on the book's main page.
The Painted Gun by Bradley Spinelli, 01/03/21
5. BONUS:
✅✱Read a book which has more than 172 pages.
Whispers Among the Prairie: A Western Historical Romance by Michelle Roberts / 318 pgs - 01/04/21






Duration: January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2021 (FINISHED)
TASKS:
✅1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Eyes of the Hawk by Elmer Kelton 01/05/21
✅2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Angie and the Farmer #4 by Susan Leigh Carlton, 01/08/21
✅3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Secrets in Time by Alison Stuart, 01/02/21
✅4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Q)
Quest of the Mountain Man by William W. Johnstone, 01/14/21
✅5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
A Bride for Mackenzie by Karla Gracey, 01/01/21






Duration: January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2021 - FINISHED
This challenge is an ongoing monthly mini-challenge to keep us all motivated to start, (and then continue), some of the many series in our TBR.
✅1. Calico Confusion by Katherine Hayton - 01/01/21
✅2. A Bride for Mackenzie by Karla Gracey 01/01/21
✅3. Outlaw Country by William W. Johnstone 01/05/21




Duration: Jan. 1st, 2021 - Jan. 31st, 2021 - ✅ FINISHED
Solitary: Read 5-6 books
6-6
✅1. The Painted Gun, by Bradley Spinelli, 01/03/21
✅2.News of the World Movie Tie-in : A Novel ,01/02/21
✅3. Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson, 01/03/21
✅4. Secrets in Time by Alison Stuart, 01/02/21
✅5. Eyes of the Hawk by Elmer Kelton, 01/05/21
✅6.Whispers Among the Prairie: A Western Historical Romance by Michelle Roberts, 01/04/21







When I Grow Up Challenge~
January 2021 - Open Ended
Level 1 - The Apprentice: 1 task per profession
Completed: 15/15
ACTOR
Task: 2. Read a book that has been made into a movie. ✅
News of the World Movie Tie-in : A Novel by Paulette Jiles, 01/02/21

ASTRONAUT
Task: 2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance.✅
Heart Earth: A Memoir by Ivan Doig, 01/19/21

ATHLETE
Task: 1. Read a book with a character who is an athlete. ✅
The Blind Side (Movie Tie-in Edition) by Michael Lewis, 01/17/21

DANCER
Task: 1. Read a book with character who is a dancer.✅
Deadly Dancing by Nicolette Pierce 01/26/21

DETECTIVE
Task: 1. Read a mystery book. ✅
Not My Boy by Kelly Simmons, 01/10/21

DOCTOR
Task: 1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor. ✅
Lethal Practice by Peter Clement, 02/06/21

FIREFIGHTER
Task: 2. Read a book with a Red or Orange cover. ✅
Quest of the Mountain Man by William W. Johnstone, 01/14/21

LAWYER
Task: 2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom OR involving a contract of some sort. ✅
As Time Goes By by Mary Higgins Clark, 01/24/21

MUSICIAN
Task: 2. Read a book with a character who is a singer. ✅
The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey, 01/09/21

PILOT
Task: 1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane. ✅
Blokes on a Plane by John Martin, 01/28/21

POLICE OFFICER
Task: 2. Read a book where a crime takes place. ✅
Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie, 01/15/21

SCIENTIST
Task: 3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science: Research, Formula, Experiment etc. ✅
Why Science Does Not Disprove God by Amir D. Aczel, 01/13/21

TEACHER
Task: 2. Read a Young Adult book. ✅
Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson, 01/03/21

VETERINARIAN
Task: 1. Read a book with a character who works with animals. ✅
Dying To Win by Eve Craig 01/29/21

WRITER
Task: 2. Read a book by a New To You author. ✅
Blood and Veil: A Novella by Marjory Kaptanoglu, 01/09/21


Solitary: Read 6 books: FINISHED
My List:
✅1. Eye for Eye by J.K. Franko, 02/07/21
✅2. On to Oregon! by Honoré Willsie Morrow, 02/17/21
✅3. A Blizzard of Western Romance: by Florence Linnington, 02/17/21
✅4. The Orchard by Peter Heller, 02/05/21
✅5. Illusive Storm by Lily Campbell, 02/10/21
✅6. The Perfect Daughter by D.J. Palmer, 02/01/21






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