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The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year. Helper: Places

There is an open ended challenge for those who just can't get round the states in one year. The 50 States Challenge - Open Ended

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

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Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
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*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

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50 States Challenge




37/50

1. Alabama
Retracing the Investigation - Tyler Anne Snell (HI #2083- July 2022) - Mar 1
2. Alaska
Second Time's the Charm - Brenda Jackson (HD #2953 - July 2023) - June 27
3. Arizona
Shielding Colton's Witness - Linda O. Johnston (HRS #2203 - Nov 2022) - Mar 2
4. Arkansas
Ozarks Missing Person - Maggie Wells (HI #2143 - May 2023) - Apr 27
5. California
The Backup Plan - Jill Shalvis (Avon - Jan 2023) - Jan 10



6. Colorado
Mountain Terror - Cindi Myers (HI #2117 - Jan 2023) - Jan 7
7. Connecticut
Search and Rescue - Nichole Severn (Nichole Severn Books - Mar 2019) - Aug 7
8. Delaware
9. Florida
Jasmine's Guardian - Josie Jade, Regan Black (Calamitte Jane Pub - Jan 2023) - Jan 23
10. Georgia
Hunting a Hometown Killer - Shelly Bell (HI #2156 - July 2023) - June 27

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11. Hawaii
Captured on Kauai - R. Barri Flowers (HI #2101 - Oct 2022) - Jan 24
12. Idaho
Scent Detection - Leslie Marshman (HI #2086 - Aug 2022) - Feb 8
13. Illinois
Three Woofs for the Dead, White and Blue - Laura Quinn (Laura Quinn - June 2019) - Jan 19
14. Indiana
Hopefully Ever After - Beth Wiseman (Zondervan - Apr 2023) - Apr 18
15. Iowa

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16. Kansas
Killer in the Heartland - Carla Cassidy (HRS #2204 - Nov 2022) - Jan 25
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
The House on Blueberry Lane - Brenda Jackson (HQN - Aug 2022) - Feb 14
19. Maine
20. Maryland
No Rings Attached - Mona Shroff (HSE #2976 - Apr 2023) - Mar 30


17 19

21. Massachusetts
The Inheritance Test - Anne Marsh (HD #2926 - Feb 2023) - Jan 27
22. Michigan
Hotshot Hero in Disguise - Lisa Childs (HRS #2221 - Mar 2023) - Feb 23
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
What Happens in the Air - Michele Dunaway (HSE #2964 - Jan 2023) - June 9

23 24

26. Montana
When Justice Rides - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Feb 2023) - Feb 9
27. Nebraska
Casing the Copycat - Nicole Helm (HI #2140 - May 2023) - Apr 23
28. Nevada
Secrets, Vegas Style - Kira Sinclair (HD #2838 - Nov 2021) - Dec 3
29. New Hampshire
Falling for His Fake Girlfriend - Shannon Stacey (HSE #2955 - Jan 2023) - Jan 7
30. New Jersey
Irish Knit Murder - Peggy Ehrhart (Kensington - Feb 2023) - Feb 21



31. New Mexico
32. New York
The Valentine's Do-Over - Michelle Lindo-Rice (HSE #2962 - Feb 2023) - Jan 23
33. North Carolina
Cameron Mountain Rescue - Beth Cornelison (HRS #2232 - June 2023) - May 12
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
Her Secret Amish Past - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1012 - Feb 2023) - Jan 12

31 34

36. Oklahoma
The Wedding Gift - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks - July 2023) - July 13
37. Oregon
Chef Sugarlips - Tawna Fenske (Capstone - May 2018) - Sept 8
38. Pennsylvania
A Santa Stabbing - Geri Krotow (Tule - Nov 2022) - Apr 19
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina

39 40

41. South Dakota
The Medicine Man - Sarah M. Anderson (Sarah M. Anderson - Oct 2017) - May 25
42. Tennessee
Murder at Sunset Rock - Debra Webb (HI #2158 - Aug 2023) - Aug 1
43. Texas -
The Bookstore's Secret - Makenna Lee (HSE #2956 - Jan 2023) - Jan 3
44. Utah
The Rancher's Christmas Star - Stella Bagwell (HSE #3015 - Nov 2023) - Oct 31
45. Vermont

45

46. Virginia
47. Washington
Her Dangerous Truth - Beverly Long (HRS #2194 - Aug 2022) - Jan 29
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
Murder on the Rocks - Allyson K. Abbott (Kensington - Aug 2013) - Feb 27
50. Wyoming
The Cowboy's Mistaken Identity - Melissa Senate (HSE #2961 - Feb 2023) - Jan 25

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51. Washington DC

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STATE LIST:


1. Alabama Southern Conjuring by Amy Boyles 12/16/2023
2. Alaska The Snowman Killer by Wendy Meadows 4/4/2023
3. Arizona Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 1/25/2023
4. Arkansas Taming the Sheriff by Cynthia Hickey 12/15/2023
5. California Bitter Taffy by Amy Lane 1/5/2023
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut Murder by the Book by Lauren Elliott 5/9/2023
8. Delaware Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer 11/13/2023
9. Florida Shrimply Sublime Murder by Patti Benning 1/8/2023
10. Georgia The Magnolia Murders by Aimee Nicole Walker 7/13/2023
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho Scented Sensibility by Amelia C. Adams 11/29/2023
13. Illinois Not a Monster of a Chance by Denise Swanson 2/6/2023
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas Dodge City Kansas A Fistful of Warlocks by Jim Butcher 2/16/2023
17. Kentucky Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts by Tonya Kappes 3/11/2023
18. Louisiana
19. Maine Boldly Basil Murder by Patti Benning 1/12/2023
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts Banana Slit by Angela K. Ryan 1/9/2023
22. Michigan Murder in Michigan by Patti Benning 5/18/2023
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi Can't Judge a Book By Its Murder by Amy Lillard 2/24/2023
25. Missouri Kiki Lowenstein and the White Elephant by Joanna Campbell Slan 9/16/2023
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada Black Rose by Kate Prada 0112/2023
29. New Hampshire An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott 2/24/2023
30. New Jersey Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich 1/2/2023
31. New Mexico
32. New York Lake Basil, New York Slice of Murder by Rosie A. Point 2/8/2023
33. North Carolina Key to Murder by Tim Myers 9/22/2023
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio Freedom Ohio, Trouble in Spades by Heather Webber 3/6/2023
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon Pawsitively Poisonous by Melissa Erin Jackson 4/5/2023
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island Murder at Ochre Court by Alyssa Maxwell 5/5/2023
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota Funeral Food by Kathleen Taylor 1/7/2023
42. Tennessee
43. Texas Slay Bells Ring by Karen MacInerney 1/30/2023
44. Utah Tapped Out by Natalie M. Roberts 2/13/2023
45. Vermont Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly 6/6/2023
46. Virginia Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery Adams 3/2/2023
47. Washington Beyond a Reasonable Stout by Ellie Alexander 2/13/2023
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin A Stew to a Kill by Jenny Kales 8/20/2023
50. Wyoming

Welcome Susan and Sharon

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

50/50 Completed. Finished

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama:Vicious-Debra Webb 1/05/23
2. Alaska:In Love with the Veterinarian-Melissa Storm 5/19/23
3. Arizona:Big Lake-Nick Russell 7/09/23
4. Arkansas:Little Girl Vanished-Denise Grover Swank 8/18/23
5. California:Hollywood Quest-M.Z. Kelly 2/19/23
6. Colorado:Primal Wrath-Piper Davenport 2/11/23
7. Connecticut:Kill List-Brian Christopher Shea 10/03/23
8. Delaware:The One Real Thing-Samantha Young 4/09/23
9. Florida:Girl Next Door-Willow Rose 1/28/23
10. Georgia:From the Embers-Aly Martinez 2/10/23
11. Hawaii:Someone Else’s Life-Lyn Liao Butler 3/01/23
12. Idaho:Carry Me Home-Rosalind James 4/22/23
13. Illinois:Storm's Peril-Mary Stone 1/25/23
14. Indiana:State of Anger-Thomas L. Scott 11/09/23
15. Iowa:Just One Night-Charity Ferrell 1/08/23
16. Kansas:Kansas Kissed-Debbie White 5/15/23
17. Kentucky:FIREWALKER-Jamie Begley 1/10/23
18. Louisiana:Riggs-Crystal Daniels 2/04/23
19. Maine:The Time in Between-Kristen Ashley 7/23/23
20. Maryland:The Mechanic-Tom Fowler 5/05/23
21. Massachusetts:The Penitent One-Brian Shea 3/04/23
22. Michigan:Man Candy-Melanie Harlow 1/29/23
23. Minnesota:The Girls in the Snow-Stacy Green 1/11/23
24. Mississippi:24 Hours-Greg Iles 10/15/23
25. Missouri:Contusion-Ofelia Martinez 5/14/23
26. Montana:Jasper Vale-Devney Perry 3/09/23
27. Nebraska:Easy Mark-Shannon Baker 1/13/23
28. Nevada:Bad Mother-Mia Sheridan 4/03/23
29. New Hampshire:Small Town Secrets-Andrew G. Nelson 5/21/23
30. New Jersey:432 Hours-Jessica Gadziala 1/27/23
31. New Mexico:All His Pretty Girls-Charly Cox 5/13/23
32. New York:The Party is Over-Lisa Renee Jones 1/22/23
33. North Carolina:It Takes Heart-Tif Marcelo 1/18/23
34. North Dakota:Rough Ride Romeo-Lori King 3/19/23
35. Ohio:Pray for Silence-Linda Castillo 4/21/23
36. Oklahoma:Sister Where Are You-A.M. Strong 2/01/23
37. Oregon:Lighthouse Way-Kristen Proby 3/17/23
38. Pennsylvania:A Family to Keep-Susan Gable 1/19/23
39. Rhode Island:In a Jam-Kate Canterbary 4/16/23
40. South Carolina:Be My Reason-Samantha Christy 3/31/23
41. South Dakota:Dead White-M.K. Coker 10/07/23
42. Tennessee:Vulnerable-Mary Burton 4/13/23
43. Texas:Chicken Scratch-Becki Willis 1/20/23
44. Utah:The Secret Witness-Victor Methos 6/30/23
45. Vermont:I Saw Her Standing There-Marie Force 8/20/23
46. Virginia:Cold & Deadly-Toni Anderson 1/18/23
47. Washington:The Lost Girls-Elle Gray 1/05/23
48. West Virginia:Her Deadly Homecoming-Tony Urban 8/16/23
49. Wisconsin:Northern Stars-Brittainy C. Cherry 1/22/23
50. Wyoming:Shamrock-Janie Crouch 8/12/23

Read: 50/50

1. Alabama | Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions, Daniel Wallace | 5/21
2. Alaska | Under the Northern Lights, S.C. Stephens | 4/14 *Idaho
3. Arizona | Riggs, sawyer Bennett | 2/6
4. Arkansas | Duel at Low Hawk, Charles G. West | 5/18
5. California | The Buddha in the Attic, Julie Otsuka | 1/4
6. Colorado | Waking Olivia, Elizabeth O'Roark | 2/21
7. Connecticut | The Year We Fell Down, Sarina Bowen | 1/29
8. Delaware | Temptation, Ivy Smoak | 4/12
9. Florida | Breathe and Count Back from Ten, Natalia Sylvester 6/7
10. Georgia | The Detective Wins The Witch, Kristen Painter | 3/9
11. Hawaii | Love Walks In, Chris Keniston | 8/3
12. Idaho | It Must Be Love, Rachel Gibson | 9/23
13. Illinois | Terms and Conditions, Lauren Asher | 2/10
14. Indiana | Silverweed: A Supernatural Fairy Tale, Dorlana Vann | 9/5
15. Iowa | Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, Vicki Myron | 9/16
16. Kansas | Midnight at the Electric, Jodi Lynn Anderson | 9/17
17. Kentucky | Creed, Kristen Ashley | 4/24
18. Louisiana | Big Gay Wedding, Byron Lane | 7/20
19. Maine | 11/22/63, Stephen King |
20. Maryland | Love on the Brain, Ali Hazelwood | 2/18
21. Massachusetts | Shadow Dance, Julie Garwood | 2/3
22. Michigan | Mr. Perfect, Linda Howard | 4/28
23. Minnesota | Rules Of Prey, John Sandford | 2/16
24. Mississippi | Bones on the Bayou, Carolyn Haines | 11/29
25. Missouri | Romantic Comedy, Curtis Sittenfeld | 10/25
26. Montana | Moon Called, Patricia Briggs | 2/1
27. Nebraska | Getting to Her, Erin Nicholas | 6/4
28. Nevada | Dr. Stanton, T.L. Swan | 5/29
29. New Hampshire | All the Days of Summer, Nancy Thayer | 7/10
30. New Jersey | Along Came a Spider, James Patterson | 1/23
31. New Mexico | Red Sky at Morning: A Novel, Richard Bradford | 12/17
32. New York | The Boy Next Door, Meg Cabot | 1/2
33. North Carolina | Magic Tides, Ilona Andrews | 2/26
34. North Dakota | Forget Me Knot, Lori King | 7/31
35. Ohio | A Mirror Mended, Alix E. Harrow | 7/27
36. Oklahoma | Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, David Grann | 2/16
37. Oregon | Take Me, Cowboy, Maisey Yates | 1/30
38. Pennsylvania | Everybody Sees The Ants, A.S. King | 1/26
39. Rhode Island | Maid for Love, Marie Force | 5/16
40. South Carolina | Kiss an Angel, Susan Elizabeth Phillips | 4/14
41. South Dakota | Badland Bride, Lisa Mondello | 10/17
42. Tennessee | A Deadly Dealer, J.B. Stanley | 4/29
43. Texas | Blue-Eyed Devil, Robert B. Parker | 2/14
44. Utah | Something Wilder, Christina Lauren | 9/27
45. Vermont | A Treacherous Trader, Ellery Adams | 5/25
46. Virginia | A Fatal Appraisal, Ellery Adams | 3/1
47. Washington | Butterfly in Frost, Sylvia Day | 1/19
48. West Virginia | Take Me Home, Nancy Herkness | 7/31
49. Wisconsin | Murder Most Sweet, Laura Jensen Walker | 4/4
50. Wyoming | Angels Fall, Nora Roberts | 5/9

Welcome Frankie and Tammie

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

Welcome Emeli

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Goal: 50/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama - Alabama Admirer - Ann Omasta - 07/30/23
2. Alaska - Alaska Adventurer - Ann Omasta - 11/25/23
3. Arizona - Emma's Dream - M. Lee Prescott - 01/05/23
4. Arkansas - Summer of My German Soldier - Bette Greene - 12/22/23 (Jenkinsville)
5. California - The Perfect Wife - Blake Pierce - 03/16/23
6. Colorado - Cowboy in Colorado - Jasinda Wilder - 12/03/23
7. Connecticut - Goliath - Tochi Onyebuchi - 11/13/23 (New Haven)
8. Delaware - Delaware Dreamboat - Ann Omasta - 12/25/23
9. Florida - Reef Road - Deborah Goodrich Royce - 05/04/23 - Palm Beach
10. Georgia - It Happened on Love Street - Lia Riley - 08/16/23 (Everland)
11. Hawaii - Unfamiliar Fishes - Sarah Vowell - 09/23/23
12. Idaho - Idaho Idol - Ann Omasta - 10/29/23
13. Illinois - Central Places - Delia Cai - 03/07/23
14. Indiana - The Fault in Our Stars - John Green - 11/02/23 (Indianapolis)
15. Iowa - Brides of Iowa: Three Loves Are Sweet Surprises along Willow Creek - Connie Stevens - 11/25/23 (Willow Creek)
16. Kansas - A Love Unexpected - Leah Brunner - 10/25/23 (Wichita)
17. Kentucky - Kentucky Straight: Stories - Chris Offutt - 05/26/23
18. Louisiana - The Butcher and the Wren - Alaina Urquhart - 07/30/23 (New Orleans)
19. Maine - Magical Makeover - Brenda Trim - 10/20/23
20. Maryland - Chasing the Boogeyman - Richard Chizmar - 10/15/23 - Edgewood
21. Massachusetts - The Mephisto Club - Tess Gerritsen - 03/31/23
22. Michigan - Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant - Darci Hannah - 10/29/23 (Beacon Harbor)
23. Minnesota - Bloodline - Jess Lourey - 05/24/2023 - Lilydale
24. Mississippi - Hidden Deep - Amy Patrick - 08/09/23 (Deep River)
25. Missouri - Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn - 12/02/23
26. Montana - Quantum and Woody Vol. 2: In Security (Quantum and Woody - James Asmus - 01/06/23
27. Nebraska - Eleanor & Park - Rainbow Rowell - 11/26/23 (Omaha)
28. Nevada - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Hunter S. Thompson - 09/17/23 (Las Vegas)
29. New Hampshire - Unlikely Animals - Annie Hartnett - 06/24/23 (Everton)
30. New Jersey - In the Time of our History - Susanne Pari - 01/24/23
31. New Mexico - Love Letters to the Dead - Ava Dellaira - 07/02/23 (Albuquerque)
32. New York - The World We Make - N.K. Jemisin - 06/19/23 (New York City)
33. North Carolina - The Santa Suit - Mary Kay Andrews - 03/12/23
34. North Dakota - O Beautiful - Jung Yun - 05/31/23 - Avery
35. Ohio - An Unexpected Home - Bree Kraemer - 10/08/23 (Cedarville)
36. Oklahoma - The Brands Who Came For Christmas - Maggie Shayne - 12/18/23 (Big Falls)
37. Oregon - A Dash of Love - Jill Sanders - 06/08/23 (Pride)
38. Pennsylvania - One Last Risk - Nancy Stopper - 02/17/23
39. Rhode Island - The Teacher's Billionaire - Christina Tetreault - 09/05/23 (Newport)
40. South Carolina - Other Birds - Sarah Addison Allen - 10/07/23 (Mallow Island)
41. South Dakota - Black Hills - Nora Roberts - 11/18/23 (Black Hills)
42. Tennessee - Before We Were Yours - Lisa Wingate - 09/16/23 (Memphis)
43. Texas - Dead On Time - W.L. Knightly - 05/06/23 - Aldridge
44. Utah - Something Wilder - Christina Lauren - 08/13/23 (Hester)
45. Vermont - The Children on the Hill - Jennifer McMahon - 09/08/23 (Fayeville)
46. Virginia - A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe - Mark Dawidziak - 04/28/23
47. Washington - Bloombay Beginnings - Lilly Beckett - 12/10/23 (Bloombay Island)
48. West Virginia - A Piece of the Moon - Chris Fabry - 09/27/23 (Emmaus)
49. Wisconsin - Don't Look - Alexandra Ivy - 10/02/23 (Pike)
50. Wyoming - Claimed by the Lawman - Rhonda Lee Carver - 07/04/23 (Bohannan)

I rarely finish this, but always enjoy trying

50 States 2023
37/50 completed

1. Alabama: In the Middle of Hickory Lane by Heather Webber - 11/9/23
2. Alaska: Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong - 11/11/23
3. Arizona: White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz - 2/1/23
4. Arkansas: Freaky Crush by Amanda M Lee - 7/28/23
5. California: Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti - 10/20/23
6. Colorado: Posthumous Education by Drew Hayes - 3/31/23
7. Connecticut:
8. Delaware:
9. Florida: Be My Ghost by Carol J. Perry - 1/9/23
10. Georgia: The Professor Woos the Witch by Kristen Painter - 10/8/23
11. Hawaii:
12. Idaho: Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score - 9/2/23
13. Illinois: Death in Castle Dark by Veronica Bond - 2/7/23
14. Indiana:
15. Iowa: Imaginary Numbers by Seanan McGuire - 9/17/23
16. Kansas: Cold Storage by David Koepps - 9/4/23
17. Kentucky: Three for the Bank Job by Jane Cousins - 9/20/23
18. Louisiana: Cipher by Moira Rogers - 12/5/23
19. Maine: An Everlasting Christmas by Mandy M Roth - 12/15/23
20. Maryland:
21. Massachusetts: The Cousins by Karen M McManus - 6/22/23
22. Michigan: Last Dragon Standing by Rachel Aaron - 7/7/23
23. Minnesota:
24. Mississippi: Double Trouble by Gretchen Archer - 1/28/23
25. Missouri:
26. Montana: The Bookworm's Guide to Dating by Emma Hart - 7/25/23
27. Nebraska:
28. Nevada: Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Cordova - 12/9/23
29. New Hampshire: Misfit by Elle Kennedy - 7/18/23
30. New Jersey: Beauty Expos Are Murder by Libby Klein - 3/29/23
31. New Mexico: A Good Day for Chardonnay by Darynda Jones - 1/4/23
32. New York: Breaking Badger by Shelly Laurenston - 5/2/23
33. North Carolina: Leader of the Pack by Roxanne St. Clair - 12/4/23
34. North Dakota: Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews - 5/14/23
35. Ohio: Roadkill by Dennis E Taylor - 8/5/23
36. Oklahoma: Deadbeat Druid by David R Slayton - 11/28/23
37. Oregon: The Silence of the Elves by Meg Muldoon - 12/17/23
38. Pennsylvania: Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score - 2/11/23
39. Rhode Island:
40. South Carolina:
41. South Dakota: Unjust Cause by Tate Hallaway - 1/7/23
42. Tennessee: Deader Homes and Gardens by Angie Fox - 9/9/23
43. Texas: Size Matters by Alison Bliss - 12/19/23
44. Utah: Lost Talismans and a Tequila by Annette Marie - 2/4/23
45. Vermont: Playing with Fire by RJ Blain - 6/6/23
46. Virginia:
47. Washington: Role Playing by Cathy Yardley - 7/28/23
48. West Virginia:
49. Wisconsin: Love Potions by Michelle M Pillow - 6/20/23
50. Wyoming:

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023
Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year.
Progress: 0/50

1. Alabama
2. Alaska ~ My Scorned Best Friend ~ 04/04
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California ~ Storm Echo ~ 01/05
6. Colorado ~ Sisters in Love ~ 04/12
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho ~ Maggie Moves On ~ 06/10
13. Illinois ~ Among the Living ~ 03/25
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana ~ Deadly Night ~ 03/29
19. Maine
20. Maryland ~ Twisted Hate ~ 05/25
21. Massachusetts ~ Practical Magic ~ 03/30
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana ~ Garnet Flats ~ 01/01
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico ~ A Good Day for Chardonnay ~ 04/02
32. New York ~ To Sir, with Love ~ 01/03
33. North Carolina ~ Torch ~ 04/21
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania ~ Me and Earl and the Dying Girl ~ 04/22
39. Rhode Island ~ Broody Brit ~ 04/15
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee ~ Truth or Beard ~ 03/06
43. Texas ~ Devoted & Deserted ~ 03/23
44. Utah
45. Vermont ~ A Merry Little Meet Cute ~ 01/02
46. Virginia ~ The Risk ~ 02/19
47. Washington ~ Firefly Lane ~ 01/22
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

Welcome Ferenc, Diane ~Firefly~ and Shan ~A~

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "I rarely finish this, but always enjoy trying

50 States 2023
0/50 completed

1. Alabama:
2. Alaska:
3. Arizona:
4. Arkansas:
5. California:
6. Colorado:
7. Connecticut:
8. Delaware:
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I am getting a vision. This year you will finish it. Or you can do the no time limit 50 state challenge.

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Progress: 7/50
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck, 04/20/23
6. Colorado Benediction by Kent Haruf, 09/25/23
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine Carrie by Stephen King,11/29/23
20. Maryland The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts, 04/06/23
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis, 05/16/23
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky,05/13/23
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee It Started With Christmas by Jenny Hale,12/31/23
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Completed: 0/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Completed: 51/51

1. Alabama ~ Her Ruthless Bully: 50 Loving States, Alabama(Apr)
2. Alaska ~ The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf(Apr)
3. Arizona ~ Dead Heat(Feb)
4. Arkansas ~ His to Own: 50 Loving States, Arkansas(Mar)
5. California ~ Wild Sign(Mar)

<1> <2> <3> <4> <5>
Molly Harper<>Patricia Briggs<>Theodora Taylor<>Patricia Briggs

6. Colorado ~ The Secret Affair (Jan)
7. Connecticut ~ Rashid: Her Ruthless Boss: 50 Loving States, Hawaii (Mar)
8. Delaware ~ Waylon, Book 1: Angel and the Ruthless Reaper (Feb)
9. Florida ~ Keane - Her Ruthless Ex: 50 Loving States, Massachusetts & My Soul to Take (Mar)
10. Georgia ~ The Downstairs Girl (Apr)

<6> <7> <8> <9> & <10>
Brenda Jackson<>Theodora Taylor<>Tananarive Due<>Stacey Lee

11. Hawaii~Han: Her Ruthless Mistake(Jan)
12. Idaho~Sex, Lies, and Online Dating(May)
13. Illinois~Alpha and Omega)Jan)
14. Indiana~The Season of Styx Malone(Jul)
15. Iowa~Waylon, Book 2: Angel and the Ruthless Reaper(Mar)

<11> <12> <13> <14> <15>
Theodora Taylor<>Rachel Gibson<>Patricia Briggs<>Kekla Magoon

16. Kansas ~ In the Tall Grass(May)
17. Kentucky ~ Phantom: Her Ruthless Villain(Feb)
18. Louisiana ~ Hades: Stephanie and the Merciless Reaper (Mar)
19. Maine ~ Edge of Darkness(May)
20. Maryland ~ Twisted Emotions(Jan)

<16 <17> <18> <19> <20>
Stephen King<>Theodora Taylor<>Lara Adrian Cora Reilly

21. Massachusetts ~ Fair Game (Feb)
22. Michigan ~ In the Company of Wolves (Feb)
23. Minnesota ~ Fragile Longing (Feb)
24. Mississippi ~ Sweet and Deadly (JUN)
25. Missouri ~ Cynda and the City Doctor: 50 Loving States, Missouri (May)

<21> <22> <23> <24> <25>
Patricia Briggs<>Paige Tyler<>Cora Reilly<>Charlaine Harris<>Theodora Taylor

26. Montana~Cry Wolf(Feb)
27. Nebraska~Vengeance: Snow and the Vengeful Reapers(Mar)
28. Nevada~Twisted Pride(Feb)
29. New Hampshire~Telling Lies(Aug)
30. New Jersey~Of Poseidon(Jun)

<26> <27> <28> <29> <30>
Patricia Briggs<>Theodora Taylor<>Cora Reilly<>L.A. Dobbs<>Anna Banks

31. New Mexico~River Woman, River Demon(Apr)
32. New York~Forged in Flames(May)
33. North Carolina~Stone: Her Ruthless Enforcer: 50 Loving States, North Carolina(Jul)
34. North Dakota~Her Viking Wolves: 50 Loving States, Michigan(Sep)
35. Ohio~Hades: Stephanie and the Ruthless Mogul(Mar)

<31> <32> <33> <34> <35>
Jennifer Givhan<>Ivy Smoak<>Theodora Taylor

36. Oklahoma~Wolf and Soul: 50 Loving States, Oklahoma(Aug)
37. Oregon~His Revenge Baby: 50 Loving States, Washington(Mar)
38. Pennsylvania~Sweet Temptation(Feb)
39. Rhode Island~Victor: Her Ruthless Husband(Jan)
40. South Carolina~The Beach House(Apr)

<36> <37> <38> <39> <40>
Theodora Taylor<>Cora Reilly<>Rachel Hanna

41. South Dakota~The Personal History of Rachel Dupree(Jul)
42. Tennessee~Griffin: Red and the Big Bad Reaper(Feb)
43. Texas~Rainwater by Sandra Brown(Feb)
44. Utah~Pando: A Living Wonder of Trees(Aug)
45. Vermont~The House on Tradd Street(Apr)

<41> <42> <43> <44> <45>
Ann Weisgarber<>Theodora Taylor<>Sandra Brown<>Kate Allen Fox<>Karen White

46. Virginia~A Bound Heart(Aug)
47. Washington~Smoke Bitten&Storm Cursed(Jan)
48. West Virginia~His Forbidden Bride: 50 Loving States, West Virginia(Jun)
49. Wisconsin~Goldie and the Three Bears: 50 Loving States, Wisconsin(Jul)
50. Wyoming~Made of Steel(May)

46> <47> & <48> <49> <50>
Laura Frantz<>Patricia Briggs<>Theodora Taylor <>Ivy Smoak

51. Washington DC ~ Main Agenda(Jan)

<51> Brenda Jackson

Susan wrote: "50 States Challenge




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1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California

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6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia

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11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
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Hi Susan,
I like your set up!

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year. Helper: Places

There is an open ended challenge for those who just can't get round the states in one year. The 50 States Challenge - Open Ended

Progress : 1/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California -Carter by Ava Benton
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida Slate by Ava Benton
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

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Welcome Mave, Caraina, Kay, and Kristen

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Progress: 0/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Progress: 0/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado - Father and I Were Ranchers by Ralph Moody 01.19.2023
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri - Picture Perfect Murder by Jenna St. James 01.20.2023
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York - Single with Benefits by Relentless Aaron 01.09.2023
33. North Carolina - Second Chances by Bonnie Dee 01.18.2023
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington - Forks, Washington - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer 01/014/2023
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

Welcome Kathryn and Ricka

The Lost Challenges
50 State Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Progress: 31 out of 50

Object: Read 50 books - each book set in a different state in America - in one year. Helper: Places

There is an open ended challenge for those who just can't get round the states in one year. The 50 States Challenge - Open Ended

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STATE LIST:
1. Alabama = To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - ***** - 10/18/2023 - 323 Pages
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California = Part of Your Nightmare by Vera Strange - *** - 1/5/2023 - 218 Pages
6. Colorado = Bad Blood by L.A. Banks - **** - 1/7/2023 - 342 Pages
7. Connecticut = Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo - ***** - 11/15/2023 - 461 Pages
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia = Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan Henry - **** - 1/22/2024 - 432 Pages
11. Hawaii = Daughter of Moloka'i by Alan Brennert - ***** - 1/21/2023 - 309 Pages
12. Idaho
13. Illinois = Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living by Nick Offerman - ***** - 1/15/2023 - 352 Pages
14. Indiana
15. Iowa = The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf - *** - 7/26/2023 - 352 Pages
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana = The Woman in Me by Britney Spears - ***** - 10/26/2023 - 288 Pages
19. Maine = Happy Place by Emily Henry - **** - 9/4/2023 - 400 Pages
20. Maryland = As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl by John Colapinto - ***** - 10/11/2023 - 289 Pages
21. Massachusetts = Unfinished Symphony by V.C. Andrews - **** - 1/14/2023 - 268 Pages - Cape Cod
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota = Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez - ***** - 4/7/2024 - 400 Pages
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska = You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism by Amber Ruffin - 3/28/2023 - 215 Pages
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire = Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult - ***** - 4/24/2023 - 464 Pages
30. New Jersey = Under the Boardwalk by Carly Phillips - **** - 4/11/2023 - 271 Pages
31. New Mexico
32. New York = Passion on Park Avenue by Lauren Layne - **** - 1/15/2023 - 279 Pages
33. North Carolina = XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness by Cody Rigsby - *** - 1/9/2024 - 240 Pages
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio = Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie - ***** - 2/14/2024 - 323 Pages
36. Oklahoma = I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us by Kristin Chenoweth - ***** - 2/10/2024 - 224 Pages
37. Oregon = Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake - ***** - 6/7/2024 - 375 Pages
38. Pennsylvania = Round Robin by Jennifer Chiaverini - **** - 4/18/2023 - 304 Pages
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina = How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix - ***** - 1/7/2024 - 419 Pages
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas = I Choose Darkness by Jenny Lawson - ***** - 1/8/2023 - 25 Pages
44. Utah = A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans - ***** - 1/30/2023 - 192 Pages
45. Vermont = Verity by Colleen Hoover - ***** - 1/24/2023 - 341 Pages
46. Virginia = Bossed Up: A Grown Woman's Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together by Emilie Aries - *** - 12/17/2023 - 256 Pages
47. Washington = Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd - ***** - 1/21/2024 - 416 Pages
48. West Virginia = Junkyard Cats by Faith Hunter - **** - 1/4/2023 - 141 Pages
49. Wisconsin = When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill - **** - 1/29/2024 - 367 Pages
50. Wyoming = Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James - **** - 1/22/2024 - 280 Pages

Welcome Suzeanne

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Progress: 50/50


STATE LIST:
1. Alabama - One Little Lie by Colleen Coble (6/28/23)
2. Alaska - Submerged by Dani Pettrey (2/20/23)
3. Arizona - A White Christmas in Arizona: Seasons of Romance by Tanya Stowe (12/23/23)
4. Arkansas - Blessed Bouquets by Lyn Cote (5/28/23)
5. California - Special Agent by Valerie Hansen (8/20/23)
6. Colorado - In the Enemy's Sights by Marta Perry (3/23/23)
7. Connecticut - Due or Die by Jenn McKinlay (5/14/23)
8. Delaware - A Match for Addy by Emma Miller (6/20/23)
9. Florida - Everglades Escape by Kathleen Tailer (8/9/23)
10. Georgia - If I Run by Terri Blackstock (2/5/23)
11. Hawaii - Leaving Lavender Tides by Colleen Coble (5/15/23)
12. Idaho - Veterans Way by Robin Lee Hatcher (11/27/23)
13. Illinois - Missing by Dee Henderson (3/1/23)
14. Indiana - A December Bride by Denise Hunter (5/29/23)
15. Iowa - Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by JoAnn Durgin (10/15/23)
16. Kansas - Entangled by Tracie Peterson (8/16/23)
17. Kentucky - Grave Peril by Mary Alford (6/7/23)
18. Louisiana - If I Live by Terri Blackstock (2/11/23)
19. Maine - The Nativity Negotiations by Virginia Vaughan (11/28/23)
20. Maryland - Hannah's Hope by Karen Kingsbury (3/31/23)
21. Massachusetts - Identity by Ted Dekker (4/16/23)
22. Michigan - Silent Night by Colleen Coble (10/6/23)
23. Minnesota - Hook, Line and Sinker by Susan May Warren (10/13/23)
24. Mississippi - Yuletide Abduction by Viginia Vaughan (6/2/23)
25. Missouri - A Dream to Share by Irene Hannon (6/4/23)
26. Montana - Hiding in Montana by Laura Scott (8/21/23)
27. Nebraska - Untraceable Evidence by Sharee Stover (10/30/23)
28. Nevada - Together for a Nevada White Christmas by Kat Lynne (12/18/23)
29. New Hampshire - Silverhill by Phyllis A. Whitney (4/13/23)
30. New Jersey - The Glassblower by Laurie Alice Eakes (6/19/23)
31. New Mexico - Cavern Cover-Up by Katy Lee (11/21/23)
32. New York - Sugar and Sliced by C.A. Phipps (6/17/23)
33. North Carolina - Peril on the Ranch by Lynette Eason (9/7/23)
34. North Dakota - Cinnamon Girl by S.J. MacIver (11/18/23)
35. Ohio - Kelly's Charm by Annalisa Daughety (10/6/23)
36. Oklahoma - Summer in Poetry by Beth Coy Browning (10/20/23)
37. Oregon - Targeted for Murder by Elizabeth Goddard (3/26/23)
38. Pennsylvania - All Dressed Up in Love: A March Wedding Story by Ruth Logan Herne (6/19/23)
39. Rhode Island - Love on a Dime by Cara Lynn James (5/14/23)
40. South Carolina - Christmas Cover-Up by Lynette Eason (3/25/23)
41. South Dakota - Betrayal in the Badlands by Dana Mentink (11/17/23)
42. Tennessee - Christmas Ranch Rescue by Lynette Eason (3/3/23)
43. Texas - If I'm Found by Terri Blackstock (2/8/23)
44. Utah - Flash Flood by Brenda Clemmons (12/19/23)
45. Vermont - Love Between the Lines (4/14/23)
46. Virginia - Stranger in the Shadows by Shirlee McCoy (6/16/23)
47. Washington - Until I Met You by Kimberly Rose Johnson (12/14/23)
48. West Virginia - Mountain Hideaway (7/10/23)
49. Wisconsin - Soldier's Christmas Secrets by Laura Scott (10/10/23)
50. Wyoming - Ready to Protect by Valerie Hansen (3/24/23)

50 States Challenge 2023
January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

50 of 50 Complete


STATE LIST:

🔹1. Alabama
Southern Magic Thanksgiving - Amy Boyles - 11/8/23
🔹2. Alaska
A Grave Denied - Dana Stabenow - 2/7/23
🔹3. Arizona
Fire And Ice - J.A. Jance - 1/8/23
🔹4. Arkansas
Point of Impact - Stephen Hunter - 3/16/23
🔹5. California
Eight Hundred Grapes - Laura Dave - 1/24/23
🔹6. Colorado
Drift - L.T. Ryan - 1/6/23
🔹7. Connecticut
Rocky Road to Ruin - Meri Allen - 1/28/23
🔹8. Delaware
And Never Let Her Go: Thomas Capano: The Deadly Seducer - Ann Rule - 9/5/23
🔹9. Florida
Whistler - John Grisham - 1/18/23
🔹10. Georgia
Pretty Girls - Karin Slaughter - 2/10/23
🔹11. Hawaii
Unleashed - Cherrie Lynn - 3/24/23
🔹12. Idaho
Death Scent - D.L. Keur - 5/25/23
🔹13. Illinois
Paradise - Judith McNaught - 4/28/23
🔹14. Indiana
Dead Queens Club - Hannah Capin - 1/20/23
🔹15. Iowa
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World - Vicki Myron - 2/24/23
🔹16. Kansas
In Cold Blood - Truman Capote - 5/31/23
🔹17. Kentucky
The Bourbon Kings - J.R. Ward - 3/24/23
🔹18. Louisiana
Burn - Nevada Barr - 4/27/23
🔹19. Maine
Jingle all the Slay - Dakota Cassidy - 3/6/23
🔹20. Maryland
Baltimore Blues - Laura Lippman - 12/6/23
🔹21. Massachusetts
Keepsake - Tess Gerritsen - 1/4/23
🔹22. Michigan
Beach Read - Emily Henry - 7/20/23
🔹23. Minnesota
Dark Of The Moon - John Sandford - 1/11/23
🔹24. Mississippi
Broken Places - Ace Atkins - 1/31/23
🔹25. Missouri
Head to Head - Linda Ladd - 8/22/23
🔹26. Montana
Highway - C.J. Box - 1/1/23
🔹27. Nebraska
A Perfect Evil - Alex Kava - 11/24/23
🔹28. Nevada
The Goldfinch - Donna Tartt - 3/9/23
🔹29. New Hampshire
The Carpenter's Lady - Barbara Delinsky - 7/23/23
🔹30. New Jersey
Turbo Twenty-Three - Janet Evanovich - 11/28/23
🔹31. New Mexico
The Scorpion's Tail - Douglas Preston - 3/4/23
🔹32. New York
The Golem and the Jinni - Helene Wecker - 2/5/23
🔹33. North Carolina
The Good Ones - Jenn McKinlay - 7/26/23
🔹34. North Dakota
Badlands - C.J. Box - 1/12/23
🔹35. Ohio
Assaulted Caramel - Amanda Flower - 2/27/23
🔹36. Oklahoma
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI - David Grann - 3/15/23
🔹37. Oregon
Rancher's Wild Secret - Maisey Yates - 2/20/23
🔹38. Pennsylvania
See Her Die - Melinda Leigh - 1/22/23
🔹39. Rhode Island
The Survivors Club - Lisa Gardner - 4/20/23
🔹40. South Carolina
Anything but Minor - Kate Stewart - 1/6/23
🔹41. South Dakota
Winter Counts - David Heska Wanbli Weiden -5/7/23
🔹42. Tennessee
That Old Flame of Mine - J.J. Cook - 9/13/23
🔹43. Texas
Texas Outlaw - James Patterson - 1/21/23
🔹44. Utah
Endangered - Pamela Beason - 1/29/23
🔹45. Vermont
Identity - Nora Roberts - 11/3/23
🔹46. Virginia
Her Last Word - Mary Burton - 1/19/23
🔹47. Washington
Ghost of Caribou - Alice Henderson - 1/14/23
🔹48. West Virginia
Bitter River - Julia Keller - 2/4/23
🔹49. Wisconsin
Mistletoe Mischief - Stacey Joy Netzel - 12/7/23
🔹50. Wyoming
Storm Watch - C.J. Box - 8/28/23

Welcome Karen & Olivermagnus don't forget you can count books from Jan 1,2023

I would like to join this challenge

Progress 20/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama- Until Friday Night
2. Alaska- Not If I Save You First
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California- One of Us Is Next

6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida- The Leaving
10. Georgia- The Upside of Falling

11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois- Chosen Ones
14. Indiana
15. Iowa

16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine- The Mist
20. Maryland

21. Massachusetts- Hocus Pocus & The All New Sequel
22. Michigan- Beach Read
23. Minnesota- Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri- Clown in a Cornfield

26. Montana
27. Nebraska- Eleanor & Park
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire- Play for Me
30. New Jersey

31. New Mexico
32. New York- Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List
33. North Carolina- Where the Crawdads Sing
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio- Devil in Ohio

36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon- Under Wildwood
38. Pennsylvania- Baby Teeth
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina- Geekerella

41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas- The Inheritance Games
44. Utah
45. Vermont- Two Can Keep a Secret

46. Virginia
47. Washington- It Happened One Summer
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

Welcome Lilli Gilliam

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

20/50

STATE LIST:
🚘1. Alabama: The Red Zone - Amie Knight, 9/21/23
2. Alaska
🚘3. Arizona: Tutoring the Player - Rebecca Jenshak, 5/28/23
4. Arkansas
🚘5. California: Fallen Crest High - Tijan, 2/24/23
6. Colorado
🚘7. Connecticut: Kiss Now, Lie Later - C.W. Farnsworth, 1/9/23
8. Delaware
🚘9. Florida: Twisted Perfection - Abbi Glines, 3/5/23
🚘10. Georgia: Just Say When - Aimee N Walker, 8/13/23
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
🚘18. Louisiana: Boomerangers - Heather M. Orgeron, 7/8/23
🚘19. Maine: Returning Home - Kelly Elliott, 6/5/23
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
🚘26. Montana: Reckless - Aurora Rose Reynolds, 1/19/23
🚘27. Nebraska: Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga - Sam Maggs, 9/26/23
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
🚘30. New Jersey: Earned Run - Haven Hadley, 1/27/23
31. New Mexico
🚘32. New York: You, Me, and Our Heartstrings - Melissa See, 2/19/23
🚘33. North Carolina: It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Han, 7/5/23
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
🚘37. Oregon: Beautifully Broken Spirit - Catherine Cowles, 3/11/23
🚘38. Pennsylvania: More Than A Game - Bella Matthews, 4/7/23
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
🚘42. Tennessee: Beyond the Game - Kaylee Ryan, 5/18/23
🚘43. Texas: Justified - Jay Crownover, 8/23/23
44. Utah
🚘45. Vermont: If Only for Today - Gabbi Grey, 8/5/23
🚘46. Virginia: Got Me Wishing - Casey Cox, 3/7/23
🚘47. Washington: Meet Me in the Blue - A.M. Johnson, 6/19/23
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

Welcome Katelyn

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The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Completed: 51/51

1. Alabama ~ Her Ruthless Bully: 50 Loving States, Alabama(Apr)
2. Alaska ~ The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf(Apr)
3. Arizona ~ Dead Heat(Feb)
4. Arkansas ~ His to Own: 50 Loving States, Arkansas(Mar)
5. California ~ Wild Sign(Mar)

<1> <2> <3> <4> <5>
Molly Harper<>Patricia Briggs<>Theodora Taylor<>Patricia Briggs

6. Colorado ~ The Secret Affair (Jan)
7. Connecticut ~ Rashid: Her Ruthless Boss: 50 Loving States, Hawaii (Mar)
8. Delaware ~ Waylon, Book 1: Angel and the Ruthless Reaper (Feb)
9. Florida ~ Keane - Her Ruthless Ex: 50 Loving States, Massachusetts & My Soul to Take (Mar)
10. Georgia ~ The Downstairs Girl (Apr)

<6> <7> <8> <9> & <10>
Brenda Jackson<>Theodora Taylor<>Tananarive Due<>Stacey Lee

11. Hawaii~Han: Her Ruthless Mistake(Jan)
12. Idaho~Sex, Lies, and Online Dating(May)
13. Illinois~Alpha and Omega)Jan)
14. Indiana~The Season of Styx Malone(Jul)
15. Iowa~Waylon, Book 2: Angel and the Ruthless Reaper(Mar)

<11> <12> <13> <14> <15>
Theodora Taylor<>Rachel Gibson<>Patricia Briggs<>Kekla Magoon

16. Kansas ~ In the Tall Grass(May)
17. Kentucky ~ Phantom: Her Ruthless Villain(Feb)
18. Louisiana ~ Hades: Stephanie and the Merciless Reaper (Mar)
19. Maine ~ Edge of Darkness(May)
20. Maryland ~ Twisted Emotions(Jan)

<16 <17> <18> <19> <20>
Stephen King<>Theodora Taylor<>Lara Adrian Cora Reilly

21. Massachusetts ~ Fair Game (Feb)
22. Michigan ~ In the Company of Wolves (Feb)
23. Minnesota ~ Fragile Longing (Feb)
24. Mississippi ~ Sweet and Deadly (JUN)
25. Missouri ~ Cynda and the City Doctor: 50 Loving States, Missouri (May)

<21> <22> <23> <24> <25>
Patricia Briggs<>Paige Tyler<>Cora Reilly<>Charlaine Harris<>Theodora Taylor

26. Montana~Cry Wolf(Feb)
27. Nebraska~Vengeance: Snow and the Vengeful Reapers(Mar)
28. Nevada~Twisted Pride(Feb)
29. New Hampshire~Telling Lies(Aug)
30. New Jersey~Of Poseidon(Jun)

<26> <27> <28> <29> <30>
Patricia Briggs<>Theodora Taylor<>Cora Reilly<>L.A. Dobbs<>Anna Banks

31. New Mexico~River Woman, River Demon(Apr)
32. New York~Forged in Flames(May)
33. North Carolina~Stone: Her Ruthless Enforcer: 50 Loving States, North Carolina(Jul)
34. North Dakota~Her Viking Wolves: 50 Loving States, Michigan(Sep)
35. Ohio~Hades: Stephanie and the Ruthless Mogul(Mar)

<31> <32> <33> <34> <35>
Jennifer Givhan<>Ivy Smoak<>Theodora Taylor

36. Oklahoma~Wolf and Soul: 50 Loving States, Oklahoma(Aug)
37. Oregon~His Revenge Baby: 50 Loving States, Washington(Mar)
38. Pennsylvania~Sweet Temptation(Feb)
39. Rhode Island~Victor: Her Ruthless Husband(Jan)
40. South Carolina~The Beach House(Apr)

<36> <37> <38> <39> <40>
Theodora Taylor<>Cora Reilly<>Rachel Hanna

41. South Dakota~The Personal History of Rachel Dupree(Jul)
42. Tennessee~Griffin: Red and the Big Bad Reaper(Feb)
43. Texas~Rainwater by Sandra Brown(Feb)
44. Utah~Pando: A Living Wonder of Trees(Aug)
45. Vermont~The House on Tradd Street(Apr)

<41> <42> <43> <44> <45>
Ann Weisgarber<>Theodora Taylor<>Sandra Brown<>Kate Allen Fox<>Karen White

46. Virginia~A Bound Heart(Aug)
47. Washington~Smoke Bitten&Storm Cursed(Jan)
48. West Virginia~His Forbidden Bride: 50 Loving States, West Virginia(Jun)
49. Wisconsin~Goldie and the Three Bears: 50 Loving States, Wisconsin(Jul)
50. Wyoming~Made of Steel(May)

46> <47> & <48> <49> <50>
Laura Frantz<>Patricia Briggs<>Theodora Taylor <>Ivy Smoak

51. Washington DC ~ Main Agenda(Jan)

<51> Brenda Jackson

Kay wrote: "\(^@^)/|\(*o*)/ *** MARK AS FINISHED *** \(^@^)/|\(*o*)/

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Completed: 51/51

1. Alabama ~ [book:Her Ruthless Bully: 50 L..."

I need the dates you actually finished not just the month. Nice doing Washington DC. Plus a few of your states aren't set in the right state. 7. Connecticut ~ Rashid: Her Ruthless Boss: 50 Loving States, Hawaii (Mar)Oregon~His Revenge Baby: 50 Loving States, Washington

FINISHED!!! 2023 Fifty States (plus D.C.) Challenge
Start Date 1/1/23 - 12/31/23

51/51 - States plus D.C.
4/14 Most Popular


Starting in 2021, I tried to complete this challenge by reading the “most popular book” set in a state.
Before 2021, I had already read 24 of 50 most popular books set in a state over the years (so I had 36 to go - I read 8).
In 2022, I read 7 of the most popular books to fulfil these prompts.
In 2023, I read 4 of the remaining 14 most popular books - as I once again traveled the fifty states through my reading. So, 10 to go in 2024.


X AL I Kissed Shara Wheeler Casey McQuiston 02/25/23

X AK Love in the Forecast Jennifer Snow 04/22/23

X AR Bath Bombs & Beyond: A Fanny Doyle Cozy Ghost Mystery (A Fanny Doyle Cozy Ghost Mystery #1) Violet Patton (Hot Springs, AR) 01/20/23

X AZ Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Dusti Bowling 01/14/23

X CA The Buddha in the Attic Julie Otsuka 01/24/23

X CO Toast and Treachery (Mad Egg Diner 1) Constance Barker 01/11/23

X CT A Pedigree to Die For (Melanie Travis 1) Laurien Berenson 01/31/23

X DE Hope Never Dies (Obama Biden Mysteries 1) Andrew Shaffer 04/28/23

X FL The Light Pirate Lily Brooks-Dalton 01/22/23

X GA Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden 1) Charlaine Harris 01/11/23 & Silver Sparrow Tayari Jones 05/18/23

X HI Baffled at the Beach (Maile Spencer Honolulu Tour Guide 2)Kay Hadashi 05/15/23

X IA Too Hot to Handle (Clarksons 2) Tessa Bailey 10/01/23

X ID One Potato, Two Potato, Dead Dead (Farm-to-Fork 3) Lynn Cahoon 04/08/23

X IL Will Grayson, Will Grayson John Green 02/26/23

X IN All Good People Here Ashley Flowers 02/04/23

X KS - Moon Over Manifest Clare Vanderpool 10/10/23

X KY Loretta Lynn - Coal Miner's Daughter Loretta Lynn 03/21/23

X LA Dead to the World (Sookie Stackhouse 4) Charlaine Harris 01/04/23

X MA Family of Liars (We Were Liars #0) E. Lockhart 02/18/23

X MD Well Traveled (Well Met 4) Jen DeLuca 01/23/23

X ME Lucy by the Sea (Amgash #4) Elizabeth Strout 09/03/23

X MI Love Radio Ebony LaDelle 02/15/23

X MN May Day (Murder by the Month 1) Jess Lourey 04/04/23

X MO Law, Fully, Dead: A Cozy Mystery with Tons of Female Friendship, Family Drama, and Heart! (Kiki Lowenstein 15) Joanna Campbell Slan 01/29/23

X MS Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse) Charlaine Harris 01/02/23

X MT Famous for a Living Melissa Ferguson 08/03/23

X NC Ellen Foster Kaye Gibbons 04/16/23

X ND Future Home of the Living God: A Novel Louise Erdrich 10/03/23

X NE The Do-Over Lynn Painter 03/15/23

X NH In Her Boots K.J. Dell'Antonia 03/09/23

X NJ The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao Junot Díaz 09/09/23

X NM Cinco de Mayhem (Santa Fe Cafe Mystery #2) Ann Myers 01/02/23

X NV The Ox-Bow Incident Walter Van Tilburg Clark 12/26/23

X NY Something Borrowed (Rachel & Darcy 1) Emily Giffin 01/02/23

X OH A Fool and His Honey (Aurora Teagarden 6) Charlaine Harris 02/05/23

X OK Where the Heart Is Billie Letts 04/02/23

X OR Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail Ashley Herring Blake 01/02/23

X PA Fever 1793 Laurie Halse Anderson 02/19/23

X RI The Ghost and Mrs. McClure (Haunted Bookshop 1) Alice Kimberly 03/20/23

X SC How to Sell a Haunted House Grady Hendrix 03/17/23

X SD - The Personal History of Rachel DuPree Ann Weisgarber 12/26/23

X TN Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits Reese Witherspoon 02/05/23

X TX Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse 2) Charlaine Harris 01/02/23

X UT Autoboyography Christina Lauren 02/02/23

X VA Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun (Finlay Donovan 3) Elle Cosimano 02/24/23

X VT Wine and Punishment (A Literary Pub Mystery 1) Sarah Fox 01/24/23

X WA Jar of Hearts Jennifer Hillier 02/12/23

X WI Uncommon Grounds (A Maggy Thorsen Mystery 1) Sandra Balzo 03/27/23

X WV Moonlight Mayhem (Moon Mystery 2) Helen Haught Fanick 08/27/23

X WY Brokeback Mountain Annie Proulx 03/24/23

X Washington, DC - The Wedding Crasher Mia Sosa 03/03/23 & The Golden Couple Greer Hendricks 03/18/23

Melissa A wrote: "2023 Fifty States (plus D.C.) Challenge
Start Date 1/1/23 - 12/31/23

48/51 - States plus D.C.
1/14 Most Popular

*KS, *Ox Bow - NV *Rachel Depree - SD

Starting in 2021, I tried to complete this..."

It looks like your IA book is actually set in South Korea. Plus please just put down the books that you read this year.

Thanks. I’ll check the dates - if they aren’t marked 2023 - it’s a typo.

Heart & Seoul starts in the US and then moved to Korea - but I can use a different book.

I thought I’d posted this challenge earlier but couldn’t find the post - I realised this when I thought I should update.

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

50/50 Completed. Finished

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama:Vicious-Debra Webb 1/05/23
2. Alaska:In Love with the Veterinarian-Melissa Storm 5/19/23
3. Arizona:Big Lake-Nick Russell 7/09/23
4. Arkansas:Little Girl Vanished-Denise Grover Swank 8/18/23
5. California:Hollywood Quest-M.Z. Kelly 2/19/23
6. Colorado:Primal Wrath-Piper Davenport 2/11/23
7. Connecticut:Kill List-Brian Christopher Shea 10/03/23
8. Delaware:The One Real Thing-Samantha Young 4/09/23
9. Florida:Girl Next Door-Willow Rose 1/28/23
10. Georgia:From the Embers-Aly Martinez 2/10/23
11. Hawaii:Someone Else’s Life-Lyn Liao Butler 3/01/23
12. Idaho:Carry Me Home-Rosalind James 4/22/23
13. Illinois:Storm's Peril-Mary Stone 1/25/23
14. Indiana:State of Anger-Thomas L. Scott 11/09/23
15. Iowa:Just One Night-Charity Ferrell 1/08/23
16. Kansas:Kansas Kissed-Debbie White 5/15/23
17. Kentucky:FIREWALKER-Jamie Begley 1/10/23
18. Louisiana:Riggs-Crystal Daniels 2/04/23
19. Maine:The Time in Between-Kristen Ashley 7/23/23
20. Maryland:The Mechanic-Tom Fowler 5/05/23
21. Massachusetts:The Penitent One-Brian Shea 3/04/23
22. Michigan:Man Candy-Melanie Harlow 1/29/23
23. Minnesota:The Girls in the Snow-Stacy Green 1/11/23
24. Mississippi:24 Hours-Greg Iles 10/15/23
25. Missouri:Contusion-Ofelia Martinez 5/14/23
26. Montana:Jasper Vale-Devney Perry 3/09/23
27. Nebraska:Easy Mark-Shannon Baker 1/13/23
28. Nevada:Bad Mother-Mia Sheridan 4/03/23
29. New Hampshire:Small Town Secrets-Andrew G. Nelson 5/21/23
30. New Jersey:432 Hours-Jessica Gadziala 1/27/23
31. New Mexico:All His Pretty Girls-Charly Cox 5/13/23
32. New York:The Party is Over-Lisa Renee Jones 1/22/23
33. North Carolina:It Takes Heart-Tif Marcelo 1/18/23
34. North Dakota:Rough Ride Romeo-Lori King 3/19/23
35. Ohio:Pray for Silence-Linda Castillo 4/21/23
36. Oklahoma:Sister Where Are You-A.M. Strong 2/01/23
37. Oregon:Lighthouse Way-Kristen Proby 3/17/23
38. Pennsylvania:A Family to Keep-Susan Gable 1/19/23
39. Rhode Island:In a Jam-Kate Canterbary 4/16/23
40. South Carolina:Be My Reason-Samantha Christy 3/31/23
41. South Dakota:Dead White-M.K. Coker 10/07/23
42. Tennessee:Vulnerable-Mary Burton 4/13/23
43. Texas:Chicken Scratch-Becki Willis 1/20/23
44. Utah:The Secret Witness-Victor Methos 6/30/23
45. Vermont:I Saw Her Standing There-Marie Force 8/20/23
46. Virginia:Cold & Deadly-Toni Anderson 1/18/23
47. Washington:The Lost Girls-Elle Gray 1/05/23
48. West Virginia:Her Deadly Homecoming-Tony Urban 8/16/23
49. Wisconsin:Northern Stars-Brittainy C. Cherry 1/22/23
50. Wyoming:Shamrock-Janie Crouch 8/12/23

Well done Frankie

~~~ Complete ~~~

50 States Challenge 2023
January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

50 of 50 Complete


STATE LIST:

🔹1. Alabama
Southern Magic Thanksgiving - Amy Boyles - 11/8/23
🔹2. Alaska
A Grave Denied - Dana Stabenow - 2/7/23
🔹3. Arizona
Fire And Ice - J.A. Jance - 1/8/23
🔹4. Arkansas
Point of Impact - Stephen Hunter - 3/16/23
🔹5. California
Eight Hundred Grapes - Laura Dave - 1/24/23
🔹6. Colorado
Drift - L.T. Ryan - 1/6/23
🔹7. Connecticut
Rocky Road to Ruin - Meri Allen - 1/28/23
🔹8. Delaware
And Never Let Her Go: Thomas Capano: The Deadly Seducer - Ann Rule - 9/5/23
🔹9. Florida
Whistler - John Grisham - 1/18/23
🔹10. Georgia
Pretty Girls - Karin Slaughter - 2/10/23
🔹11. Hawaii
Unleashed - Cherrie Lynn - 3/24/23
🔹12. Idaho
Death Scent - D.L. Keur - 5/25/23
🔹13. Illinois
Paradise - Judith McNaught - 4/28/23
🔹14. Indiana
Dead Queens Club - Hannah Capin - 1/20/23
🔹15. Iowa
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World - Vicki Myron - 2/24/23
🔹16. Kansas
In Cold Blood - Truman Capote - 5/31/23
🔹17. Kentucky
The Bourbon Kings - J.R. Ward - 3/24/23
🔹18. Louisiana
Burn - Nevada Barr - 4/27/23
🔹19. Maine
Jingle all the Slay - Dakota Cassidy - 3/6/23
🔹20. Maryland
Baltimore Blues - Laura Lippman - 12/6/23
🔹21. Massachusetts
Keepsake - Tess Gerritsen - 1/4/23
🔹22. Michigan
Beach Read - Emily Henry - 7/20/23
🔹23. Minnesota
Dark Of The Moon - John Sandford - 1/11/23
🔹24. Mississippi
Broken Places - Ace Atkins - 1/31/23
🔹25. Missouri
Head to Head - Linda Ladd - 8/22/23
🔹26. Montana
Highway - C.J. Box - 1/1/23
🔹27. Nebraska
A Perfect Evil - Alex Kava - 11/24/23
🔹28. Nevada
The Goldfinch - Donna Tartt - 3/9/23
🔹29. New Hampshire
The Carpenter's Lady - Barbara Delinsky - 7/23/23
🔹30. New Jersey
Turbo Twenty-Three - Janet Evanovich - 11/28/23
🔹31. New Mexico
The Scorpion's Tail - Douglas Preston - 3/4/23
🔹32. New York
The Golem and the Jinni - Helene Wecker - 2/5/23
🔹33. North Carolina
The Good Ones - Jenn McKinlay - 7/26/23
🔹34. North Dakota
Badlands - C.J. Box - 1/12/23
🔹35. Ohio
Assaulted Caramel - Amanda Flower - 2/27/23
🔹36. Oklahoma
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI - David Grann - 3/15/23
🔹37. Oregon
Rancher's Wild Secret - Maisey Yates - 2/20/23
🔹38. Pennsylvania
See Her Die - Melinda Leigh - 1/22/23
🔹39. Rhode Island
The Survivors Club - Lisa Gardner - 4/20/23
🔹40. South Carolina
Anything but Minor - Kate Stewart - 1/6/23
🔹41. South Dakota
Winter Counts - David Heska Wanbli Weiden -5/7/23
🔹42. Tennessee
That Old Flame of Mine - J.J. Cook - 9/13/23
🔹43. Texas
Texas Outlaw - James Patterson - 1/21/23
🔹44. Utah
Endangered - Pamela Beason - 1/29/23
🔹45. Vermont
Identity - Nora Roberts - 11/3/23
🔹46. Virginia
Her Last Word - Mary Burton - 1/19/23
🔹47. Washington
Ghost of Caribou - Alice Henderson - 1/14/23
🔹48. West Virginia
Bitter River - Julia Keller - 2/4/23
🔹49. Wisconsin
Mistletoe Mischief - Stacey Joy Netzel - 12/7/23
🔹50. Wyoming
Storm Watch - C.J. Box - 8/28/23

Well done Olivermagnus

completed

Read: 50/50

1. Alabama | Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions, Daniel Wallace | 5/21
2. Alaska | Under the Northern Lights, S.C. Stephens | 4/14 *Idaho
3. Arizona | Riggs, sawyer Bennett | 2/6
4. Arkansas | Duel at Low Hawk, Charles G. West | 5/18
5. California | The Buddha in the Attic, Julie Otsuka | 1/4
6. Colorado | Waking Olivia, Elizabeth O'Roark | 2/21
7. Connecticut | The Year We Fell Down, Sarina Bowen | 1/29
8. Delaware | Temptation, Ivy Smoak | 4/12
9. Florida | Breathe and Count Back from Ten, Natalia Sylvester 6/7
10. Georgia | The Detective Wins The Witch, Kristen Painter | 3/9
11. Hawaii | Love Walks In, Chris Keniston | 8/3
12. Idaho | It Must Be Love, Rachel Gibson | 9/23
13. Illinois | Terms and Conditions, Lauren Asher | 2/10
14. Indiana | Silverweed: A Supernatural Fairy Tale, Dorlana Vann | 9/5
15. Iowa | Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, Vicki Myron | 9/16
16. Kansas | Midnight at the Electric, Jodi Lynn Anderson | 9/17
17. Kentucky | Creed, Kristen Ashley | 4/24
18. Louisiana | Big Gay Wedding, Byron Lane | 7/20
19. Maine | 11/22/63, Stephen King |
20. Maryland | Love on the Brain, Ali Hazelwood | 2/18
21. Massachusetts | Shadow Dance, Julie Garwood | 2/3
22. Michigan | Mr. Perfect, Linda Howard | 4/28
23. Minnesota | Rules Of Prey, John Sandford | 2/16
24. Mississippi | Bones on the Bayou, Carolyn Haines | 11/29
25. Missouri | Romantic Comedy, Curtis Sittenfeld | 10/25
26. Montana | Moon Called, Patricia Briggs | 2/1
27. Nebraska | Getting to Her, Erin Nicholas | 6/4
28. Nevada | Dr. Stanton, T.L. Swan | 5/29
29. New Hampshire | All the Days of Summer, Nancy Thayer | 7/10
30. New Jersey | Along Came a Spider, James Patterson | 1/23
31. New Mexico | Red Sky at Morning: A Novel, Richard Bradford | 12/17
32. New York | The Boy Next Door, Meg Cabot | 1/2
33. North Carolina | Magic Tides, Ilona Andrews | 2/26
34. North Dakota | Forget Me Knot, Lori King | 7/31
35. Ohio | A Mirror Mended, Alix E. Harrow | 7/27
36. Oklahoma | Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, David Grann | 2/16
37. Oregon | Take Me, Cowboy, Maisey Yates | 1/30
38. Pennsylvania | Everybody Sees The Ants, A.S. King | 1/26
39. Rhode Island | Maid for Love, Marie Force | 5/16
40. South Carolina | Kiss an Angel, Susan Elizabeth Phillips | 4/14
41. South Dakota | Badland Bride, Lisa Mondello | 10/17
42. Tennessee | A Deadly Dealer, J.B. Stanley | 4/29
43. Texas | Blue-Eyed Devil, Robert B. Parker | 2/14
44. Utah | Something Wilder, Christina Lauren | 9/27
45. Vermont | A Treacherous Trader, Ellery Adams | 5/25
46. Virginia | A Fatal Appraisal, Ellery Adams | 3/1
47. Washington | Butterfly in Frost, Sylvia Day | 1/19
48. West Virginia | Take Me Home, Nancy Herkness | 7/31
49. Wisconsin | Murder Most Sweet, Laura Jensen Walker | 4/4
50. Wyoming | Angels Fall, Nora Roberts | 5/9

Fantastic job Tammie

FINISHED!!!!


The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Progress: 50/50


STATE LIST:
1. Alabama - One Little Lie by Colleen Coble (6/28/23)
2. Alaska - Submerged by Dani Pettrey (2/20/23)
3. Arizona - A White Christmas in Arizona: Seasons of Romance by Tanya Stowe (12/23/23)
4. Arkansas - Blessed Bouquets by Lyn Cote (5/28/23)
5. California - Special Agent by Valerie Hansen (8/20/23)
6. Colorado - In the Enemy's Sights by Marta Perry (3/23/23)
7. Connecticut - Due or Die by Jenn McKinlay (5/14/23)
8. Delaware - A Match for Addy by Emma Miller (6/20/23)
9. Florida - Everglades Escape by Kathleen Tailer (8/9/23)
10. Georgia - If I Run by Terri Blackstock (2/5/23)
11. Hawaii - Leaving Lavender Tides by Colleen Coble (5/15/23)
12. Idaho - Veterans Way by Robin Lee Hatcher (11/27/23)
13. Illinois - Missing by Dee Henderson (3/1/23)
14. Indiana - A December Bride by Denise Hunter (5/29/23)
15. Iowa - Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by JoAnn Durgin (10/15/23)
16. Kansas - Entangled by Tracie Peterson (8/16/23)
17. Kentucky - Grave Peril by Mary Alford (6/7/23)
18. Louisiana - If I Live by Terri Blackstock (2/11/23)
19. Maine - The Nativity Negotiations by Virginia Vaughan (11/28/23)
20. Maryland - Hannah's Hope by Karen Kingsbury (3/31/23)
21. Massachusetts - Identity by Ted Dekker (4/16/23)
22. Michigan - Silent Night by Colleen Coble (10/6/23)
23. Minnesota - Hook, Line and Sinker by Susan May Warren (10/13/23)
24. Mississippi - Yuletide Abduction by Viginia Vaughan (6/2/23)
25. Missouri - A Dream to Share by Irene Hannon (6/4/23)
26. Montana - Hiding in Montana by Laura Scott (8/21/23)
27. Nebraska - Untraceable Evidence by Sharee Stover (10/30/23)
28. Nevada - Together for a Nevada White Christmas by Kat Lynne (12/18/23)
29. New Hampshire - Silverhill by Phyllis A. Whitney (4/13/23)
30. New Jersey - The Glassblower by Laurie Alice Eakes (6/19/23)
31. New Mexico - Cavern Cover-Up by Katy Lee (11/21/23)
32. New York - Sugar and Sliced by C.A. Phipps (6/17/23)
33. North Carolina - Peril on the Ranch by Lynette Eason (9/7/23)
34. North Dakota - Cinnamon Girl by S.J. MacIver (11/18/23)
35. Ohio - Kelly's Charm by Annalisa Daughety (10/6/23)
36. Oklahoma - Summer in Poetry by Beth Coy Browning (10/20/23)
37. Oregon - Targeted for Murder by Elizabeth Goddard (3/26/23)
38. Pennsylvania - All Dressed Up in Love: A March Wedding Story by Ruth Logan Herne (6/19/23)
39. Rhode Island - Love on a Dime by Cara Lynn James (5/14/23)
40. South Carolina - Christmas Cover-Up by Lynette Eason (3/25/23)
41. South Dakota - Betrayal in the Badlands by Dana Mentink (11/17/23)
42. Tennessee - Christmas Ranch Rescue by Lynette Eason (3/3/23)
43. Texas - If I'm Found by Terri Blackstock (2/8/23)
44. Utah - Flash Flood by Brenda Clemmons (12/19/23)
45. Vermont - Love Between the Lines (4/14/23)
46. Virginia - Stranger in the Shadows by Shirlee McCoy (6/16/23)
47. Washington - Until I Met You by Kimberly Rose Johnson (12/14/23)
48. West Virginia - Mountain Hideaway (7/10/23)
49. Wisconsin - Soldier's Christmas Secrets by Laura Scott (10/10/23)
50. Wyoming - Ready to Protect by Valerie Hansen (3/24/23)

Well done Karen

FINISHED!!! 2023 Fifty States (plus D.C.) Challenge
Start Date 1/1/23 - 12/31/23

51/51 - States plus D.C.
4/14 Most Popular


Starting in 2021, I tried to complete this challenge by reading the “most popular book” set in a state.
Before 2021, I had already read 24 of 50 most popular books set in a state over the years (so I had 36 to go - I read 8).
In 2022, I read 7 of the most popular books to fulfil these prompts.
In 2023, I read 4 of the remaining 14 most popular books - as I once again traveled the fifty states through my reading. So, 10 to go in 2024.


X AL I Kissed Shara Wheeler Casey McQuiston 02/25/23

X AK Love in the Forecast Jennifer Snow 04/22/23

X AR Bath Bombs & Beyond: A Fanny Doyle Cozy Ghost Mystery (A Fanny Doyle Cozy Ghost Mystery #1) Violet Patton (Hot Springs, AR) 01/20/23

X AZ Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Dusti Bowling 01/14/23

X CA The Buddha in the Attic Julie Otsuka 01/24/23

X CO Toast and Treachery (Mad Egg Diner 1) Constance Barker 01/11/23

X CT A Pedigree to Die For (Melanie Travis 1) Laurien Berenson 01/31/23

X DE Hope Never Dies (Obama Biden Mysteries 1) Andrew Shaffer 04/28/23

X FL The Light Pirate Lily Brooks-Dalton 01/22/23

X GA Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden 1) Charlaine Harris 01/11/23 & Silver Sparrow Tayari Jones 05/18/23

X HI Baffled at the Beach (Maile Spencer Honolulu Tour Guide 2)Kay Hadashi 05/15/23

X IA Too Hot to Handle (Clarksons 2) Tessa Bailey 10/01/23

X ID One Potato, Two Potato, Dead Dead (Farm-to-Fork 3) Lynn Cahoon 04/08/23

X IL Will Grayson, Will Grayson John Green 02/26/23

X IN All Good People Here Ashley Flowers 02/04/23

X KS - Moon Over Manifest Clare Vanderpool 10/10/23

X KY Loretta Lynn - Coal Miner's Daughter Loretta Lynn 03/21/23

X LA Dead to the World (Sookie Stackhouse 4) Charlaine Harris 01/04/23

X MA Family of Liars (We Were Liars #0) E. Lockhart 02/18/23

X MD Well Traveled (Well Met 4) Jen DeLuca 01/23/23

X ME Lucy by the Sea (Amgash #4) Elizabeth Strout 09/03/23

X MI Love Radio Ebony LaDelle 02/15/23

X MN May Day (Murder by the Month 1) Jess Lourey 04/04/23

X MO Law, Fully, Dead: A Cozy Mystery with Tons of Female Friendship, Family Drama, and Heart! (Kiki Lowenstein 15) Joanna Campbell Slan 01/29/23

X MS Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse) Charlaine Harris 01/02/23

X MT Famous for a Living Melissa Ferguson 08/03/23

X NC Ellen Foster Kaye Gibbons 04/16/23

X ND Future Home of the Living God: A Novel Louise Erdrich 10/03/23

X NE The Do-Over Lynn Painter 03/15/23

X NH In Her Boots K.J. Dell'Antonia 03/09/23

X NJ The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao Junot Díaz 09/09/23

X NM Cinco de Mayhem (Santa Fe Cafe Mystery #2) Ann Myers 01/02/23

X NV The Ox-Bow Incident Walter Van Tilburg Clark 12/26/23

X NY Something Borrowed (Rachel & Darcy 1) Emily Giffin 01/02/23

X OH A Fool and His Honey (Aurora Teagarden 6) Charlaine Harris 02/05/23

X OK Where the Heart Is Billie Letts 04/02/23

X OR Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail Ashley Herring Blake 01/02/23

X PA Fever 1793 Laurie Halse Anderson 02/19/23

X RI The Ghost and Mrs. McClure (Haunted Bookshop 1) Alice Kimberly 03/20/23

X SC How to Sell a Haunted House Grady Hendrix 03/17/23

X SD - The Personal History of Rachel DuPree Ann Weisgarber 12/26/23

X TN Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits Reese Witherspoon 02/05/23

X TX Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse 2) Charlaine Harris 01/02/23

X UT Autoboyography Christina Lauren 02/02/23

X VA Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun (Finlay Donovan 3) Elle Cosimano 02/24/23

X VT Wine and Punishment (A Literary Pub Mystery 1) Sarah Fox 01/24/23

X WA Jar of Hearts Jennifer Hillier 02/12/23

X WI Uncommon Grounds (A Maggy Thorsen Mystery 1) Sandra Balzo 03/27/23

X WV Moonlight Mayhem (Moon Mystery 2) Helen Haught Fanick 08/27/23

X WY Brokeback Mountain Annie Proulx 03/24/23

X Washington, DC - The Wedding Crasher Mia Sosa 03/03/23 & The Golden Couple Greer Hendricks 03/18/23

Completed!

The 50 States Challenge 2023
Duration: January 1st 2023 - December 31st 2023

Goal: 50/50

STATE LIST:
1. Alabama - Alabama Admirer - Ann Omasta - 07/30/23
2. Alaska - Alaska Adventurer - Ann Omasta - 11/25/23
3. Arizona - Emma's Dream - M. Lee Prescott - 01/05/23
4. Arkansas - Summer of My German Soldier - Bette Greene - 12/22/23 (Jenkinsville)
5. California - The Perfect Wife - Blake Pierce - 03/16/23
6. Colorado - Cowboy in Colorado - Jasinda Wilder - 12/03/23
7. Connecticut - Goliath - Tochi Onyebuchi - 11/13/23 (New Haven)
8. Delaware - Delaware Dreamboat - Ann Omasta - 12/25/23
9. Florida - Reef Road - Deborah Goodrich Royce - 05/04/23 - Palm Beach
10. Georgia - It Happened on Love Street - Lia Riley - 08/16/23 (Everland)
11. Hawaii - Unfamiliar Fishes - Sarah Vowell - 09/23/23
12. Idaho - Idaho Idol - Ann Omasta - 10/29/23
13. Illinois - Central Places - Delia Cai - 03/07/23
14. Indiana - The Fault in Our Stars - John Green - 11/02/23 (Indianapolis)
15. Iowa - Brides of Iowa: Three Loves Are Sweet Surprises along Willow Creek - Connie Stevens - 11/25/23 (Willow Creek)
16. Kansas - A Love Unexpected - Leah Brunner - 10/25/23 (Wichita)
17. Kentucky - Kentucky Straight: Stories - Chris Offutt - 05/26/23
18. Louisiana - The Butcher and the Wren - Alaina Urquhart - 07/30/23 (New Orleans)
19. Maine - Magical Makeover - Brenda Trim - 10/20/23
20. Maryland - Chasing the Boogeyman - Richard Chizmar - 10/15/23 - Edgewood
21. Massachusetts - The Mephisto Club - Tess Gerritsen - 03/31/23
22. Michigan - Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant - Darci Hannah - 10/29/23 (Beacon Harbor)
23. Minnesota - Bloodline - Jess Lourey - 05/24/2023 - Lilydale
24. Mississippi - Hidden Deep - Amy Patrick - 08/09/23 (Deep River)
25. Missouri - Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn - 12/02/23
26. Montana - Quantum and Woody Vol. 2: In Security (Quantum and Woody - James Asmus - 01/06/23
27. Nebraska - Eleanor & Park - Rainbow Rowell - 11/26/23 (Omaha)
28. Nevada - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Hunter S. Thompson - 09/17/23 (Las Vegas)
29. New Hampshire - Unlikely Animals - Annie Hartnett - 06/24/23 (Everton)
30. New Jersey - In the Time of our History - Susanne Pari - 01/24/23
31. New Mexico - Love Letters to the Dead - Ava Dellaira - 07/02/23 (Albuquerque)
32. New York - The World We Make - N.K. Jemisin - 06/19/23 (New York City)
33. North Carolina - The Santa Suit - Mary Kay Andrews - 03/12/23
34. North Dakota - O Beautiful - Jung Yun - 05/31/23 - Avery
35. Ohio - An Unexpected Home - Bree Kraemer - 10/08/23 (Cedarville)
36. Oklahoma - The Brands Who Came For Christmas - Maggie Shayne - 12/18/23 (Big Falls)
37. Oregon - A Dash of Love - Jill Sanders - 06/08/23 (Pride)
38. Pennsylvania - One Last Risk - Nancy Stopper - 02/17/23
39. Rhode Island - The Teacher's Billionaire - Christina Tetreault - 09/05/23 (Newport)
40. South Carolina - Other Birds - Sarah Addison Allen - 10/07/23 (Mallow Island)
41. South Dakota - Black Hills - Nora Roberts - 11/18/23 (Black Hills)
42. Tennessee - Before We Were Yours - Lisa Wingate - 09/16/23 (Memphis)
43. Texas - Dead On Time - W.L. Knightly - 05/06/23 - Aldridge
44. Utah - Something Wilder - Christina Lauren - 08/13/23 (Hester)
45. Vermont - The Children on the Hill - Jennifer McMahon - 09/08/23 (Fayeville)
46. Virginia - A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe - Mark Dawidziak - 04/28/23
47. Washington - Bloombay Beginnings - Lilly Beckett - 12/10/23 (Bloombay Island)
48. West Virginia - A Piece of the Moon - Chris Fabry - 09/27/23 (Emmaus)
49. Wisconsin - Don't Look - Alexandra Ivy - 10/02/23 (Pike)
50. Wyoming - Claimed by the Lawman - Rhonda Lee Carver - 07/04/23 (Bohannan)

Way to go Melissa A and Ferenc