The Lost Challenges discussion

Every 3 months we will give you a list of facts about a randomly selected year with reading tasks to go with them. Read one book for each task.



A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks


Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read Beloved OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.





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A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 15/11-15

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book with a character named Jessica.
Bookshop by the Bay Pamela M. Kelley 9/6/23

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #10.
Once in a Blue Moon Sharon Sala 8/5/23 (Blessings, Georgia #10)

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book by an author with the same initials.
The Best of Me Sharon Sala 8/6/23

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received.
165 reviews Come Back to Me Sharon Sala 8/10/23

5. Born in 1988
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
Meredith Collins The Cafe at Beach End RaeAnne Thayne 8/12/23

6. Died in 1988
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter.
The Curl Up and Dye Sharon Sala 8/7/23

7. New Books
✴️ Read a book set in the United States of America.
Sea Glass Summer Miranda Liasson 8/16/23

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre Fantasy.
On the Edge Ilona Andrews 8/11/23

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Saving Jake Sharon Sala 8/8/23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial M.
New Beginnings at Sandpiper Inn Ella Morgan 8/3/23

11. May 17
✴️ Read a Series #4.
A Piece of My Heart Sharon Sala 8/8/23 (Blessings, Georgia #4)

12. July 31
✴️ Read a book set in Michigan.
Summer Love Lara Alspaugh 8/4/23

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book where someone is held prisoner.
Murder at Haven's Rock Kelley Armstrong 8/21/23

14. November 2
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important.
Ellie works on the computer. The Girl Upstairs Grace Harper 8/2/23

15. The first Walmart Supercenter
✴️ Read a book with a blue title.
Somebody to Love Sharon Sala 8/6/23

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
16/15

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
Murder on Ice Carolyn Keene 8/16/23

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
#1 Mystery Book Nook Shared World-#1 Mystery Book Nook Shared World No Good Deed Unpunished C.H. Sessums 8/3/23

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.
Bad News Barbecues Maisy Marple 8/1/23

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
67 as of this posting-Matrimony Meltdown Kathi Daley 8/18/23

5. Born in 1988
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
Sally-A Sense for Murder Leslie Karst 8/1/23

6. Died in 1988
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Vowel-A Drawing of Murder Penny Brooke 8/2/23

7. New Books
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
Florida, USA-Dog Eat Dog Summer Prescott 8/14/23

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
Suite Revenge Hope Callaghan 8/11/23

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Demolition Daredevil Max Parrott 8/8/23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.
Tonya Hammocks, Handguns & Hearsay Tonya Kappes 8/4/23

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.
#4 Tabitha Clive Mysteries-Bad Guys, Bribery and Blueberry Muffins Sharon Michaels 8/5/23

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.
Crepe-able of Murder Patti Benning 8/16/23

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.
Retreat from Murder Donna Clancy 8/17/23

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
Measure Twice, Murder Once Barbara Barrett 8/7/23

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.
Frosting Fatality Emma Ainsley 8/19/23

Trip into 1988
August - October 2023
Goal: Nostalgia (11-15)

1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author named Christopher.
The Elephant Keeper by Christopher Nicholson 10/3/23

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
The Metropolitan Affair by Jocelyn Green | On Central Park #1 | 8/17/23

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor
Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer | Narcissa | 8/2/23

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner | 4732 reviews | 8/16/23

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
The Tapestry of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer | Augusta, Konrad, Martina | 8/10/23

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
On the Run by Lynette Eason 8/17/23

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Washington D.C. (tell us where).
Deadly Objective by Lynn H. Blackburn 8/19/23

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Comedy (Humor)
Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love by Laura Dern and Diane Ladd | humor MPG | 8/3/23

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
After the Shadows by Amanda Cabot 9/4/23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M
Finding Us by Tracie Peterson 8/14/23

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a Series #4.
Countdown by Lynette Eason | Extreme Measures #4 | 8/22/23

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book set in Michigan.
The All-American by Susie Finkbeiner 8/27/23

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book where someone is held prisoner
To Free the Stars by J'nell Ciesielski | Jack Vale | 8/17/23

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how)
Caught in the Crosshairs by Natalie Walters | Claudia does research on Ari's computer | 8/20/23

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book set in Missouri.
The Cryptographer’s Dilemma by Johnnie Alexander | key scenes in St. Louis, Missouri | 8/19/23

Finished!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks (15/15)

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher. Vivid by Ashley Bustamante (8-22-23)

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
Edge of Dusk (Annie Pederson #1) by Colleen Coble (8-4-23)

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois. set in Chicago and Woodstock, IL The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh (9-15-23)

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number. 360 The Escape by Lisa Harris (8-3-23)

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name). MCs: Riley and Zane Seasons of Love (Massachusetts Weddings Series #3) by Elizabeth Goddard (8-4-23)

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N. Morning's Refrain by Tracie Peterson (8-15-23)

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where). set in the U.K. Letters for Phoebe by Sally Britton (8-25-23)

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.) fantasy The Lost Property Office by James R. Hannibal (8-20-23)

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count. Saving Grace by Denise Hunter (8-10-23)

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman Enduring Love by Toni Shiloh (8-4-23) OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash Explosive Force by Lynette Eason (8-19-23) OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan. The Star That Always Stays by Anna Rose Johnson (8-10-23)

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play. Honor and Defend by Lynette Eason (8-13-23)

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order. The View from Coral Cove by Amy Clipston (9-19-23)

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri. Fatal Judgment by Irene Hannon (8-24-23)

Finished!

My spot! :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

FINISHED!!!!

Tasks:
✔1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards (8/8/2023)

✔2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
Plantation Shudders by Ellen Byron (8/3/2023), Cajun Country Mystery #1

✔3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.
Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah (10/15/2023)

✔4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
The Ronin and The Fox by Cornelia Grey (8/2/2023), 52 reviews

✔5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
How the Necromancer in the Gold Vest Saved My Life: Disaster #1 by Jocelynn Drake (8/1/2023), Skylar Wallace

✔6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
The Incorruptible Ivy Jackson and the Café Corpse by Rosie A. Point (8/8/2023)

✔7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang (10/18/2023), California, USA

✔8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Illustrated Edition by Douglas Adams (8/6/2023), Comedy (Humor), Fantasy

✔9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Alpha Dragon's Tiger by Hawke Oakley (8/9/2023)

IN THE NEWS
✔10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan (8/20/2023)

✔11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.
Exes, Extortion and Eyeliner by Shane K. Morton (8/5/2023)

✔12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.
Farm to Trouble by Amanda Flower (8/15/2023)

✔13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.
Radiance by Grace Draven (8/19/2023)

✔14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
The Snowman Killer by Wendy Meadows (9/17/2023)

✔15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.
When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O'Neal (8/26/2023)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 0/11-15

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).

Finished 1/8 (Blue Collar Boys Book 1)
3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).

Finished 4/8
Mc marcos


6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023

LEVEL
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

15/11-15 Completed. Finished


Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
Jessica Gadziala-Crow 8/13/23

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
(Carolina McKay #1)
Her Deadly Homecoming-Tony Urban 8/16/23

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book set in Illinois.
Storm's Revenge-Mary Stone 8/12/23

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
(25, 689)
Kisscut-Karin Slaughter 8/04/23

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
(Caden Shaw)
Glimmers of You-Catherine Cowles 8/01/23

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Marni Mann-The Bachelor 8/24/23

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
(Washington D.C.)
State of Denial-Marie Force 9/02/23

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
(Action)
Cold Wicked Lies-Toni Anderson 8/17/23

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
You Can Die-Rebecca Zanetti 8/17/23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book a book written by an African American woman
Yahrah St. John-Claimed by the Hero 8/12/23

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a Series #4.
(The Cordoba Agency)
Almost Perfect-Delaney Diamond 8/13/23

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a character works in a bar.
Hendrix-Sawyer Bennett 8/18/23

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book where someone is held prisoner
Inside-Brenda Novak 9/07/23

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
The Woman in the Wrong Place-Jessica Gadziala 8/08/23

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book with a blue title.
Her Final Word-Willow Rose 9/23/23

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 11/11-15

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author named Christopher.
Goodnight Lab: A Scientific Parody Bedtime Book for Toddlers (Funny Gift Book for Science Lovers, Teachers, and Nerds) by Chris Ferrie 8/30/2023

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1.
A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes 8/10/2023 (Magical Cure Mystery)

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book set in Illinois.
Wicked Heat by Ella Frank 8/27/2023

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number. 4369
Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich 8/13/2023

5. Born in 1988
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name). Sloan Krause
The Cure for What Ales You by Ellie Alexander 8/26/2023

6. Died in 1988
✴️ Read a book by an author whose last name ends with a vowel.
Heidi by Johanna Spyri 8/15/2023

7. New Books
✴️ Read a book set in the United States of America. Savannah Georgia
Pretty Poison by Aimee Nicole Walker 8/31/2023

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre Romance.
Killer Honeymoon by Aimee Nicole Walker 8/28/2023

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with S all words count.
Snow White and Rose Red by Jacob Grimm 8/20/2023

IN THE NEWS

10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M.
A Flicker of Doubt by Tim Myers 8/5/2023

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a Series #4.
A Stew to a Kill by Jenny Kales 8/20/2023 (Callie's Kitchen)

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
August - October 2023

Level: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Completed: 0/11-15

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Read: 8/11-15

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number):
Summer Sundaes on the Boardwalk (The Boardwalk by the Sea, #1) by Georgina Troy 8/23/23

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book by an author with the same initials:
Shattered (Steel Brothers Saga, #7) by Helen Hardt 9/4/23

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number:
Sisters Kardeşler (The Sisters Brothers) by Patrick deWitt (9,682 reviews) 8/11/23

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name):
Hayvan Mezarlığı (Pet Sematary) by Stephen King (MC: Louis Creed) 8/18/23

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name
Read a book by an author whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N:
Utanç (Shame) by Salman Rushdie 8/24/23

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.):
Twisted (Steel Brothers Saga, #8) by Helen Hardt (Genre: Romance) 9/16/23

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count:
Ağlayan Dağ Susan Nehir (Crying Mountain Silent River) by Ayşegül Devecioğlu 8/27/23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M:
Miras (Heritage) by Miguel Bonnefoy 9/17/23

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book where someone is held prisoner:
Giants: The Dwarfs of Auschwitz by Yehuda Koren & Eilat Negev 9/17/23

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri

LEVELS
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

COMPLETED!

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica.
Aloha Betrayed by Jessica Fletcher/ Donald Bain 8/17/2023

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
By Book or By Crook by Eva Gates 8/10/2023
1rst in the Lighthouse Library Series.

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor .
The Great Pretenders by Laura Kalpakian 8/13/2023
Denise Dell is an actor who is married to Roxanne's grandfather.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
The Third Daughter by Talia Carner 9/15/2023 612 reviews

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
Peg and Rose Solve a Murder by Laurien Berenson 8/22/2023
Peg Turnbull and Rose Donovan

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn 8/8/2023

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
Her Perfect Life by Hank Phillippi Ryan 8/30/2023
Boston setting

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
Wanna Get Lucky? by Deborah Coonts 9/9/2023
Classified as a romance.

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Haunt Couture and Ghosts Galore by Rose Pressley 8/12/2023

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial M.
The Seamstress of New Orleans by Diane C McPhail 9/11/2023

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a Series #4.
Back to School Murder by Leslie Meier 8/29/2023
Lucy Stone #4

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book set in Michigan.
Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant by Darci Hannah 9/26/2023

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.
Killer Smile by Lisa Scottoline 8/5/2023
Amadeo Brandolini is placed in an internment camp in Montana during WWII.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
Murder with Reservations by Elaine Viets 8/15/2023
MuRder With reservatiOns

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart.
The Shop on Royal Street by Karen White 9/19/2023
Jolene sends Jaxson to Walmart to buy a Barbie head hairstyling doll for Nola.

FINISHED
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Completed: 8

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
The Wedding Party by Tammy Cohen (Bride's sister is called Jessica) 8/16/23

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
Death on a Longship by Marsali Taylor (Shetland Sailing Mysteries #1) 8/7/23

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
The 39 Steps by John Buchan (3,247 reviews) 8/13/23

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
The Castaways by Lucy Clarke (the book is told from 2 sister's viewpoints - one sister is called Erin) 8/11/23

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Jack Jordan wrote Do No Harm 8/6/23

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
Death of an Author by E.C.R. Lorac (England, UK) 8/15/23

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
Death and Croissants by Ian Moore (humour) 8/12/23

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Night Shadows by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir 8/4/23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
August 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023

23 of 11-15+ Complete

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
🔹Lethal Agent - Kyle Mills - 8/14/23 - #18 Mitch Rapp
🔹Hunting Evil - Chris Carter - 8/15/23 - #10 Robert Hunter
🔹The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries - Emily Brightwell - 8/23/23 - #1 Mrs. Jeffries

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
🔹Head to Head - Linda Ladd - 8/20/23
🔹The Redeemers - Ace Atkins - 8/12/23
🔹The Innocents - Ace Atkins - 8/22/23
🔹When We Left Cuba - Chanel Cleeton - 8/25/23

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
🔹Enemy of the State - Kyle Mills - 8/1/23 - Action

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
🔹Angels' Share - J.R. Ward - 8/29/23
🔹Down Range - Taylor Moore - 8/10/23
🔹Drowning - T.J. Newman - 8/8/23
🔹False Witness - Karin Slaughter - 827/23
🔹Fields of Fire - Ryan Steck - 8/21/23
🔹Gator Bait - Jana Deleon - 8/30/23
🔹Good German Girl - Erica Marie Hogan - 8/6/23
🔹Mary Poppins - P.L. Travers - 8/16/23
🔹Me and Earl and the Dying Girl - Jesse Andrews - 8/22/23
🔹Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar - Steve Higgs - 8/18/23
🔹New World: Stay with Me - Lily X. - 8/11/23
🔹No Other Darkness - Sarah Hilary - 8/19/23
🔹Storm Watch - C.J. Box - 8/28/23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.
🔹Xavier Cold - Michelle A. Valentine - 8/5/23 - set in Michigan

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.
🔹Head to Head - Linda Ladd - 8/20/23 - set in Missouri

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: Aug. 1st, 2023 - Oct. 31st, 2023

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

14/15

Tasks:
✅1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
Sounds Like Titanic: A Memoir by Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman - Aug. 3rd

✅2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
For the Wolf by Hannah F. Whitten - Aug. 19th

✅3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.
The Fresh Prince Project: How the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Remixed America by Chris Palmer - Aug. 24th

✅4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 6th
4 052 reviews

✅5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara - Aug. 2nd
Eros

✅6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Monstress, Vol. 3: Haven by Marjorie M. Liu - Aug. 4th

✅7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis - Aug. 12th

✅8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 10th

✅9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Magic Mourns by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 10th


IN THE NEWS
✅10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.
Monstress, Vol. 5: Warchild by Marjorie M. Liu - Aug. 16th

✅11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.
Monstress, Vol. 4: The Chosen by Marjorie M. Liu - Aug. 9th

✅12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.
Between Us by Mhairi McFarlane - Aug. 28th

✅13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.
Invisible Kingdom, Vol. 2: Edge of Everything by G. Willow Wilson - Aug. 1st

✅14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson's Creek: How Seven Teen Shows Transformed Television by Thea Glassman Sept. 13th

✅15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.
But Have You Read the Book?: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films by Kristen Lopez - Aug. 23rd

Welcome Tari, Andrea, Jenn, Rissa, Emeli, Frankie, Genevieve, Elle, Pinar, Anne, Sheila, Lynda and Kendra!

Level - Nostalgia: 15/11-15 tasks

1. Popular Baby Names - Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book with a character named Michael
Love Walks In, Chris Keniston | 8/3

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 - Barsroom Series
A Princess of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs | 8/11

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book with an author with the same initials
American Queen, Sierra Simone | 8/12

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received - 1029
Spear, Nicola Griffith | 8/6

5. Born in 1988
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z - Cain
The Woman in the Library, Sulari Gentill | 8/9

6. Died in 1988
✴️ Read a book by an author whose last name ends with a vowel
Falling for Love, Marie Force | 8/7

7. New Books
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where). - New York City
The Collector, Nora Roberts | 8/10

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre Romance
The Unexpected Card, Evey Lyon | 8/17

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Artificial Condition, Martha Wells | 8/6

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M
Angel's Rest, Emily March | 8/5

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash - Michael
Public Secrets, Nora Roberts | 8/24

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a character works in a bar
The Family Gathering, Robyn Carr | 8/14

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book where someone is held prisoner
Mackenzie's Pleasure, Linda Howard | 8/2

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important - AIDAN is running on AI and Kody uses her computer hacking skills to have hundreds of people and vaporize the Lincoln Illuminae, Amie Kaufman | 8/15

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book with a blue title
A Spindle Splintered, Alix E. Harrow | 8/11

FINISHED!!! A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023 (August 7, 2023)

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

15/15+
(One each)

Tasks:
☑️ 1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
X ✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
The Younger Wife Sally Hepworth (Michael) 08/05/23

☑️ 2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
X ✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
Beach View Lane (Crown Island 1) Jan Moran 08/02/23

☑️ 3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor

X OR by an author with the same initials
Trapped in Christmas River (Novella 6) Meg Muldoon 08/02/23

OR set in Illinois.

☑️ 4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
X ✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
Death Bee Comes Her (An Oregon Honeycomb Mystery) Nancy CoCo (258 reviews) 08/05/23

☑️ 5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress

X ✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, *S, T, V or Z (tell us their name). Hannah Swensen
Pink Lemonade Cake Murder (Hannah Swensen 29) Joanne Fluke 08/06/23

☑️ 6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician

✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter

OR who uses an initial

OR has punctuation in their name

X OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Inherit the Wool (Yarn Retreat Mystery 6) pBetty Hechtman 08/01/23

☑️ 7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

X ✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
The Life and Soul of the Party Mike Gayle (the United Kingdom) 08/03/23

☑️ 8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard

X ✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.) - Romance
Famous for a Living Melissa Ferguson 08/03/23

☑️ 9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block

X ✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, *H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Honey of a Hurricane (Maile Spencer Honolulu Tour Guide 5) Kay Hadashi 08/02/23

IN THE NEWS
☑️ 10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.

X ✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M
Banyan Moon Thao Thai 08/06/23

OR a book written by an African American woman

OR a Pulitzer Winner.

☑️ 11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash

X OR a Series #4.
All You Need is Fudge (Candy-Coated Mystery 4) Nancy CoCo 08/04/23

☑️ 12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes

X OR where a character works in a bar
Fatal Fried Rice (Noodle Shop Mystery 7) Vivien Chien (Megan manages the Zodiac) 08/07/23

OR set in Michigan.

☑️ 13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer

X OR where someone is held prisoner
Eight Hundred Grapes Laura Dave (Finn ends up in jail) 08/05/23

OR that revolves around a play.

☑️ 14. November 14 - The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S. (1)
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how)

X OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
All I Want for Christmas Is Fudge (Candy-Coated Mystery 3.5) Nancy CoCo 08/04/23

☑️ 15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart

OR with a blue title

X OR set in Missouri.
Mask or Raid (Kiki Lowenstein 17) Joanna Campbell Slan (St. Louis) 08/01/23

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
August - October 2023

Level: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Completed: 0/11-15

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri

Welcome Tammie, Melissa and Christene!

✅✅✅Done!!!✅✅✅ 15/15


A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks


★★★Tasks: ★★★



1. Popular Baby Names: Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ With a character named Ashley Better than the Movies ★★★ 13 August

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1: Once Upon a Tim ★★★★ 11 October

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ A character is an actor: Thank You for Listening ★★★★24 September

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ A book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received ~286~ Shelter ★★★★ 3 August

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer; A$AP Rocky - Rapper; Emma Stone - American Actress; Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter; Rihanna - Pop Singer; Stephen Curry - Basketball Player; Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist; Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer; Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ A character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z ~Miles~ Greenglass House ★★★ 4 August

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter; May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author; June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer; August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer; November 27 - John Carradine, American actor; December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ An author whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N ~ Sara FarizaN~ Here to Stay ★★★★ 21 September

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener; Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker; Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake; Matilda by Roald Dahl; The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe; The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Sset in Alaska: The Great Alone ★★★★ 12 August

8. In Theaters
Rain Man; Who Framed Roger Rabbit; Coming To America; Big; Twins; Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action: Mañanaland ★★★ 20 September

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins; "Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin; "Faith" – George Michael; "Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison; "Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle; "Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson; "Need You Tonight" – INXS; "Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley; "Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses; "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y: Huda F Are You? ★★★★ 4 August

IN THE NEWS

10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Written by an African American woman: Maya and the Robot ★★★ 10 September

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ A book where someone takes out the trash: The Getaway ★★★ 5 August

12.July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️A character works in a bar: The Immortalists ★★★ 5 October

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Revolves around a play: Kate in Waiting ★★★ 8 August

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ The letters WORM are found in the title in any order: The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive ★★★★ 18 September

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ A blue title: Still Life ★★★ 9 September

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE : 1988 | 8/1 – 10/31
15/11+ COMPLETE

1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
Lord of the Wings (Meg Langslow #19), by Donna Andrews, finished 8/2 ★★★★

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
Better Off Thread (Embroidery #10), by Amanda Lee, finished 8/14 ★★★★

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book by an author with the same initials
author J.A. Jance – Skeleton Canyon (Joanna Brady #5), finished 8/15 ★★★★

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
152 reviews : Bloom and Doom (Bridal Bouquet Shop #1), by Beverly Allen, finished 8/9 ★★★.5

5. Born in 1988
(view spoiler)[Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress (hide spoiler)]
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
Carrie : Overdue or Die (Haunted Library #7), by Allison Brook, finished 8/6 ★★★★

6. Died in 1988
(view spoiler)[March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician (hide spoiler)]
✴️ Read a book by an author whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
author Katherine Schellman – Murder at Midnight (Lily Adler #4), finished 8/17 ★★★.5

7. New Books
(view spoiler)[Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris (hide spoiler)]
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
UK / Ireland : The Cold Cold Ground (Det. Sean Duffy #1), by Adrian McKinty, finished 8/9 ★★★★

8. In Theaters
(view spoiler)[Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard (hide spoiler)]
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
Christmas and romance : Mooseletoe, by Tiffinie Helmer, finished 8/18 ★★★

9. On The Radio
(view spoiler)["A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block (hide spoiler)]
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
After the Armistice Ball (Dandy Gilver #1), by Catriona McPherson, finished 8/8 ★★★.5

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book written by an African American woman.
author Shonda Rhimes : Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person, finished 8/3 ★★★.5

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a Series #4.
Vintage Ladybug Farm (Ladybug Farm #4), by Donna Ball, finished 8/3 ★★★★

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book set in Michigan.
Mackinac Island : Fudge Bites (Candy-Coated #7), by Nancy Coco, finished 8/7 ★★★★

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book where someone is held prisoner.
Oliver : This Fallen Prey (Rockton #3), by Kelley Armstrong, finished 8/11 ★★★★

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
Murder on Black Swan Lane (Wrexford & Sloane #1), by Andrea Penrose, finished 8/25 ★★★.5

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book with a blue title.
How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming, by Mike Brown, finished 8/17 ★★★★





***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/25 *****

***COMPLETED***
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
LEVEL ~ Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Completed: 15/15


1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
Bookshop by the Bay by Pamela M. Kelley 8-3-2023; Jessica {Jess}


2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov 8-2-2023; Book 1 of Robot series


3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book set in Illinois.
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala 8-8-2023


4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer 8-1-2023; 3,208 reviews


5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix 8-2-2023; Melody


6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author who has punctuation in their name.
Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian 8-4-2023


7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where).
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein 8-6-2023; UK


8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
Wifey by Judy Blume 8-5-2023; Romance


9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Spare by Prince Harry 8-12-2023


10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M.
Fear Thy Neighbor by Fern Michaels 8-12-2023


11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a Series #4.
The Corpse with the Platinum Hair by Cathy Ace 9-3-2023


12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a character works in a bar.
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins 8-15-2023


13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book where someone is held prisoner.
The Vanishing Hour by Seraphina Nova Glass 8-7-2023


14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
The Essential Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women: Balance Your Hormones to Lose Weight, Lower Stress, and Optimize Health by Megan Ramos 8-15-2023


15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book with a blue title.
Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo 8-19-2023

Welcome Jessica, Barb and Michelle!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

15/15


Tasks:

1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
Rules in Blackmail - Nichole Severn (HI #1796 - July 2018) (Christopher) - Aug 6

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
Hero Unbound - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Aug 2023) (#1 - Linear Tactical: Oak Creek series) - Aug 1

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.
Her Younger Man - Shannon Stacey (HSE #2999 - Aug 2023) - Aug 1

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
Dark Side of the River - B.J. Daniels (Canary Street Press - Aug 2023) (23) - Aug 2

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
The Final Countdown - Martin Caidin (Bantam - Jan 1980) (Richard) - Aug 4




6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Murder at Sunset Rock - Debra Webb (HI #2158 - Aug 2023) - Aug 1

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
A Lyon of Her Own - Anna St. Claire (Dragonblade Pub - July 2023) (UK/England) - Aug 3

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
The Yard Rose - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2013) (romance) - Aug 4

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
All's Fair in Love and Wine - Michele Dunaway (HSE #2975 - Apr 2023) - Aug 2




IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read Beloved OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.
Her Best Friend's Brother - Yahrah St. John (HD #2922 - Jan 2023) (African-American author) - Aug 10

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.
Presumed Dead - Nichole Severn (HI #2107 - Nov 2022) (Book 4) - Aug 6

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.
Forever in Honeymoon Harbor - JoAnn Ross (HQN - Sept 2023) (pub) - Aug 29

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.
A Match Made in London - Michelle Willingham (Dragonblade Pub - Apr 2023) (prisoner) - Aug 11

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
Wyoming Cowboy Undercover - Juno Rushdan (HI #2166 - Sept 2023) - Aug 15

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.
The Evidence Next Door - Julie Miller (HI #2154 - July 2023) (Missouri) - Aug 8

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023

Goal: 11/15
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks


Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

**2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1.
The Collapsing Empire - John Scalzi - 08/01/23 - The Interdependency #1

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

**4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
Eon - Greg Bear - 08/03/23 - 902 reviews on 08/27/23

**5. Born in 1988
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
The Gunslinger - Stephen King - 08/04/23 - Roland of Gilead (MC)

**6. Died in 1988
✴️ Read a book by an author who uses an initial.
Valis - Philip K. Dick - 08/05/23

**7. New Books
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
The Sauvignon Secret - Ellen Crosby - 08/19/23 - Atoka, Virginia, USA

**8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
Hidden Deep - Amy Patrick - 08/09/23 - Fantasy / Romance

**9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 10: Northstar - Marjorie M. Liu - 08/11/23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read Beloved OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

**11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash
The Children on the Hill - Jennifer McMahon - 09/08/23 - "His wife, Lauren’s mom, said he went to take the trash out and just never came back. He left his car, his phone, his wallet. His bank account and credit cards haven’t been touched. The dude disappeared without a trace. And get this—he was in his pajamas and barefoot when he went out with the trash.” (Kindle Locations 4538-4540)

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

**13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book where someone is held prisoner.
Golden Child - Claire Adam - 08/27/23 - Paul Deyalsingh

**14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
Something Wilder - Christina Lauren - 08/13/23

**15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book with a blue title.
- Before We Were Yours - Lisa Wingate - 09/16/23

Welcome Susan and Ferenc!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Read: 13/11-15

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

✅2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
💟Off to the Races - Elsie Silver, 8/29/23 -- Gold Rush Ranch #1

✅3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.
💟If Only for Today - Gabbi Grey, 8/5/23

✅4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
💟Bring Me Back - Kristen Granata, 8/6/23 -- 720 reviews

✅5. Born in 1988
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
💟Heartstopper: Volume Three - Alice Oseman, 8/8/23

✅6. Died in 1988
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
💟Show Me the Way - T.C. Matson, 8/2/23

✅7. New Books
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
💟This Winter - Alice Oseman, 9/7/23 -- United Kingdom

✅8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
💟Til There Was You - Kait Nolan, 8/25/23 -- romance

✅9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
💟Gage - Sawyer Bennett, 8/20/23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

✅11. May 17
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.
💟Heartstopper: Volume Four - Alice Oseman, 8/12/23

✅12. July 31
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.
💟Justified - Jay Crownover, 8/23/23

✅13. October 9
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.
💟Just Say When - Aimee N Walker, 8/13/23

✅14. November 2
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
💟Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga - Sam Maggs, 9/26/23 - character writes fanfiction

✅15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.
💟Beyond the Play - Kaylee Ryan, 8/17/23

1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher. A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond 5/28/24

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 8/20/23 (The Thursday Murder Club series, #1)

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.
Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie 11/4/23 (character is actor)

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
The Icepick Surgeon: Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science by Sam Kean 9/6/23 (867 reviews)

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
Staff & Crown by W.R. Gingell 8/2/23 (main character's name is Annabel)

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Cora and the Nurse Dragon by H.L. Burke 8/15/23

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict 9/19/23 (set in UK)

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
The Glass Gate: A Retelling of Cinderella by Hanna Sandvig 9/3/23 (Fantasy Romance)

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Ashen by H.L. Burke 9/27/23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read Beloved OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.A Palm for Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 9/29/23 (4th in series)


12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.
Bunnicula Strikes Again! by James Howe 9/23/23 (theater closes)


13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley 11/3/23 (main character is held prisoner for a short amount of time)

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
Everyday Foods in War Time by Mary Swartz Rose 9/20/23

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.
Home Sweet Maison: The French Art of Making a Home by Danielle Postel-Vinay 4/5/24 (blue title)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks


Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read Beloved OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.

Welcome Katelyn, Raquel and Caraina!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988 ~ Completed
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 15/11-15

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy by Jessica Clare ~ 10/15

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren ~ 08/15 (#1 in Unhoneymooners series)

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.
Taming Hollywood's Baddest Boy by Max Monroe ~ 08/14 (hero is an actor)

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow ~ 08/12 (5036 Reviews)

5. Born in 1988
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
Hissy Fit by Lani Lynn Vale ~ 08/03 (Raleigh Crusie)

6. Died in 1988
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Blackwood by Celia Aaron ~ 08/09 (ALN ends with N)

7. New Books
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
My Fake Fiance by Piper Rayne ~ 09/02 (Alaska)

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood ~ 08/04 (Romance)

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Fake Fiancée by Ilsa Madden-Mills ~ 08/01 (Title begins with F)

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.
The Seventh Victim by Mary Burton ~ 08/11 (Author with M initial)

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.
My Brother's Forbidden Friend by Piper Rayne ~ 09/23 (trash/garbage taken out of boat)

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.
Boomerangers by Heather M. Orgeron ~ 0816 (heroine works for a medical practice that closes)

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.
Hooked by Emily McIntire ~ 08/07 (heroine held prisoner)

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi ~ 08/25 (WORM in title)

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri
Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs ~ 09/03 (heroine shops at Walmart)

Welcome Shan!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988

Duration: 08.01.23 - 10.31.23
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Read: 4/11-15

*08.31.23*

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
M Snow Place for Murder Diane Kelly 08.02.23 5 stars Misty Murphy
A Pawsitively Cursed Melissa Erin Jackson ,b>08.24.23 4 stars Amber Blackwood

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
S.S. Sherri Sand Leave It to Chance 08.26.23 3 stars

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
A Twisted Love Story Samantha Downing 08.27.23 5 stars Tagged 50 times as Romance
9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
August 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

12/11-15 Tasks Completed

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
Look Again by Becca Wilhite (8/11/23) - Michael

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
Broken Limbs, Mended Hearts by Regina Jennings (8/6/23) - The Kissing Tree #1

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.
Stolen Midsummer Bride by Tara Grayce (8/20/23)
actor

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
Inn for a Surprise by Karen Witemeyer (8/7/23) - 23 reviews

5. Born in 1988
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
Heartwood by Nicole Deese (8/9/23) - Abby

6. Died in 1988
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
All In by Brooke St. James (8/17/23)

7. New Books
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
So Much for Boundaries by Brooke St. James (8/13/23) - NYC

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson (8/12/23) - Romance

9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Framed in Florals by Abigail Manning (8/8/23)

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read Beloved OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.
Hazelhurst by Martha Keyes (8/4/23) - Families of Dorset #4

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.
Cecilia by Martha Keyes (8/3/23)
someone held prisoner

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
Steal a Swordmaiden's Heart by Tara Grayce (8/21/23)

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Tasks completed: 13

1. Popular Baby Names: Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher
Field of Thirteen by Dick Francis 10/8 4★

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 - Murderbot Diaries #1
All Systems Red by Martha Wells 11/8 5★

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor
Smokescreen by Dick Francis 2/8 4★
OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number. - 24
The Ticket to Happiness by Faith Bleasdale 3/8 3★

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z - MC is John Kendall
Longshot by Dick Francis 8/8 4★

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
The Tea Ladies by Amanda Hampson 13/8 4.5★

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where). - UK
Knock Down by Dick Francis 4/8 4★

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.) - romance
The Oysterville Sewing Circle by Susan Wiggs 1/8 2.5★

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
A Dog's Courage by W. Bruce Cameron 20/8 3★

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read Beloved OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash - Terry
Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Green 19/8 4★

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar
Proof by Dick Francis 7/8 4★
OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner
Risk by Dick Francis 5/8 4★
OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important - lots of computer technology & needed to play the 3body VR game
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin 15/8 3★
OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.

Welcome Cheryl, Shash and Catsalive!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 8/1/23 - 10/31/23
Level: Reminiscing (6-10 tasks)
Progress: 12 of 10
Completed: 10/13/23

Tasks:
💥 1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
Evil Thirst by Christopher Pike (10/13/23)

💥 2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher (8/19/23) ~ The Saint of Steel #1

💥 3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (9/27/23)

💥 4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number. 360 The Escape by Lisa Harris (8-3-23)
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger (9/11/23) ~ 6788 reviews

💥 5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name). MCs: Riley and Zane Seasons of Love (Massachusetts Weddings Series #3) by Elizabeth Goddard (8-4-23)
Him by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (8/12/23)
MCs: jamie Canning & Ryan wesley

💥 6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan (8/6/23)

💥 7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon (8/27/23) ~ Alaska

💥 8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
A Touch of Minx by Suzanne Enoch (10/4/23) ~ Romance

💥 9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
A Simple Path by Mother Teresa (9/19/23)

IN THE NEWS
💥 10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert (8/9/23)

💥 11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.
The Missing Prince by John Flanagan (8/16/23) ~ Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger #4

💥 12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.
Rough Country by John Sandford (8/4/23) ~ lots of characters work in a bar as manager, waitress, band

💥 13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.
Fox Forever by Mary E. Pearson (9/18/23) ~ Cardon is a prisoner

💥 14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare (9/30/23) ~ use computer for investigation

💥 15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.
by Pierce Brown (8/15/23)

A Trip Down Memory Lane 1988

Duration: August 1 - October 31, 2023
Level: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks


READ: 14/11+

✔ 1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
Angels Rising - Harriet Carlton (Archangel Michael) 8/2

✔ 2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
Vanilla Vendetta - Rosie A. Point (Mission Inn-possible #1) 8/19

✔ 3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.
Craks in a Marriage - Barbara Barrett 8/14

✔ 4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus - Jaime Jo Wright (630 reviews) 8/13

✔ 5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
Death Down Under - Samantha Silver (Mikaela King) 8/15

✔ 6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Mint Murder - Rosie A. Point 8/21

✔ 7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
One Last Breath - Sarah Sutton 8/18

✔ 8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
The Choice - Nora Roberts (fantasy and romance) 8/12

✔ 9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Strawberry Sin - Rosie A. Point 8/19

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read Beloved OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

✔ 11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.
Raspberry Revenge - Rosie A. Point (Mission Inn-Possible #4) 8/20

✔ 12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.
Unnatural Causes - Dawn Eastman 10/11

✔ 13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.
Sweep of the Heart - Ilona Andrews 8/27

✔ 14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.
Death, Taxes, and H<u>o</u>t-Pink Leg <U>Wa<U>rm</u>ers - Diane Kelly 10/6

✔ 15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri
The Becoming - Nora Roberts 8/6


CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Welcome Marla and Barbara!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 11/11-15

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher- An Anonymous Girl-Greer Hendricks 8/6

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number)- Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 8-Kafka Asagiri 9/2 (Bungo stray dogs series, #8)

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name)- Basilisk Vol. 2-Cullen Bunn 8/11 (Regan)

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.- Saga, Volume 10-Brian K. Vaughan 8/10

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where)- The Yellow House Mystery-Gertrude Chandler Warner 8/9 (USA)

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)Before We Fall-Aurora Rose Reynolds 8/11 (Romance)

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count- Find Her. Keep Her.-Renaada Williams 8/10

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M- No. 5, Vol. 1-Taiyo Matsumoto 8/2

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a Series #4- Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 4-Kafka Asagiri 8/6

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order- Deadman Wonderland, Vol. 7-Jinsei Kataoka 8/11

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book with a blue title- Custodians: Wylah the Koorie Warrior 2-Jordan Gould 9/24

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023

LEVEL Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
FINISHED 9/10

Tasks:
✔️ 1. Popular Baby Names
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
Rivalry Gone Wrong by L.C. Turner 9/9/23
MC daughter's name is Ashley.

✔️ 2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
The Whispers by Lisa Unger 8/16/23

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

✔️ 4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam 8/13/23
20,346 reviews

✔️ 5. Born in 1988
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena 8/27/23
MC Anne

✔️ 6. Died in 1988
✴️ Read a book by an author whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
White Is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi 8/27/23

✔️ 7. New Books
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
United Kingdom
Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie 9/12/23

8. In Theaters
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)

✔️ 9. On The Radio
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth 8/17/23

IN THE NEWS
✔️ 10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book written by an African American woman.
That Time of Year by Marie NDiaye 8/30/23

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

✔️ 13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book where someone is held prisoner.
Never Lie by Freida McFadden 8/28/23

14. November 2 – The Morris worm
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.

read one book for each task

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023

LEVELS Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
Crocodile on the Sandbank - Elizabeth Peters

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.
How I Became a Ghost - Tim Tingle 9/29

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
Unlikely Lover - Diana Palmer 9/13 46 reviews

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
Bond of Hatred - Lynne Graham 9/9 mc sarah

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
Louisiana's Way Home Kate DiCamillo takes pl. in the United States of America 8/22

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
Bay of Sighs - Nora Roberts 9/7 romance

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus - Dusti Bowling 8/29

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read Beloved OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.

FINISHED

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

6/6-10

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number). - Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman 10.08.23

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois. - I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy 30.09.23

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name). - Heartstopper: Volume Two by Alice Oseman 10.08.23 - Charlie

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where). - Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 8.08.23 - set in UK and USA

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count. - Nāve mākoņos by Agatha Christie 26.10.23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read Beloved OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4. - Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs 23.10.23.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.

Welcome Grace, Vanessa, Cindy and Dita!

FINISHED
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Completed: 8

Tasks:
1. Popular Baby Names
Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher.
The Wedding Party by Tammy Cohen (Bride's sister is called Jessica) 8/16/23

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 (include series name and number).
Death on a Longship by Marsali Taylor (Shetland Sailing Mysteries #1) 8/7/23

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number.
The 39 Steps by John Buchan (3,247 reviews) 8/13/23

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z (tell us their name).
The Castaways by Lucy Clarke (the book is told from 2 sister's viewpoints - one sister is called Erin) 8/11/23

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
Jack Jordan wrote Do No Harm 8/6/23

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where).
Death of an Author by E.C.R. Lorac (England, UK) 8/15/23

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.)
Death and Croissants by Ian Moore (humour) 8/12/23

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
Night Shadows by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir 8/4/23

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read a book by an author with the initial T or M OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash OR a Series #4.

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important (tell us how) OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.

Awesome Sheila!

Completed

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1988
Duration: 1st August 2023 - 31st October 2023
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Tasks completed: 13

1. Popular Baby Names: Jessica, Ashley, Michael, Christopher
✴️ Read a book by an author or with a character named Jessica, Ashley, Michael or Christopher
Field of Thirteen by Dick Francis 10/8 4★

2. The average price for a gallon of gas was $1.08.
✴️ Read a series book #1 or #8 or #10 or #18 - Murderbot Diaries #1
All Systems Red by Martha Wells 11/8 5★

3. U.S. President - Ronald Reagan
✴️ Read a book where a character is an actor
Smokescreen by Dick Francis 2/8 4★
OR by an author with the same initials OR set in Illinois.

4. The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 6.2%.
✴️ Read a book that has a 6 or 2 in the number of reviews it has received. Tell us the number. - 24
The Ticket to Happiness by Faith Bleasdale 3/8 3★

5. Born in 1988
Adele - UK Singer
A$AP Rocky - Rapper
Emma Stone - American Actress
Conor McGregor - MMA Fighter
Rihanna - Pop Singer
Stephen Curry - Basketball Player
Tahereh Mafi, American young-adult novelist
Veronica Roth, American young-adult novelist and short story writer
Zoë Kravitz - Movie Actress
✴️ Read a book with a character whose first name or last name begins with A, C, E, K, M, R, S, T, V or Z - MC is John Kendall
Longshot by Dick Francis 8/8 4★

6. Died in 1988
March 10 – Andy Gibb, British singer and songwriter
May 8 – Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author
June 10 – Louis L'Amour, American writer
August 14 – Enzo Ferrari, Italian sports car manufacturer
November 27 - John Carradine, American actor
December 6 – Roy Orbison, American rock musician
✴️ Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter OR who uses an initial OR has punctuation in their name OR whose last name ends with a vowel, B or N.
The Tea Ladies by Amanda Hampson 13/8 4.5★

7. New Books
Alaska by James A. Michener
Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
✴️ Read a book set in Alaska, Boston, New York City, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Tennessee, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Washington D.C. (tell us where). - UK
Knock Down by Dick Francis 4/8 4★

8. In Theaters
Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Coming To America
Big
Twins
Die Hard
✴️ Read a book with the genre Action, Anime, Christmas, Comedy (Humor), Drama, Fantasy, Romance (tell us which one you chose.) - romance
The Oysterville Sewing Circle by Susan Wiggs 1/8 2.5★

9. On The Radio
"A Groovy Kind of Love" – Phil Collins
"Don't Worry Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin
"Faith" – George Michael
"Got My Mind Set On You" – George Harrison
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" – Belinda Carlisle
"Man in the Mirror" – Michael Jackson
"Need You Tonight" – INXS
"Never Gonna Give You Up" – Rick Astley
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" – New Kids on the Block
✴️ Read a book whose title begins with A, D, F, G, H, M, N, S or Y - all words count.
A Dog's Courage by W. Bruce Cameron 20/8 3★

IN THE NEWS
10. March 31 – Author Toni Morrison received a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved.
✴️ Read Beloved OR a book written by an African American woman OR a Pulitzer Winner.

11. May 17 - The Supreme Court ruled that trash placed at the curbside is unprotected by the Fourth Amendment.
✴️ Read a book where someone takes out the trash - Terry
Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Green 19/8 4★

12. July 31 – The last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan.
✴️ Read a book where a business closes OR where a character works in a bar
Proof by Dick Francis 7/8 4★
OR set in Michigan.

13. October 9 – The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway.
✴️ Read a book with an opera singer OR where someone is held prisoner
Risk by Dick Francis 5/8 4★
OR that revolves around a play.

14. November 2 – The Morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the Internet, written by Robert Tappan Morris, is launched from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S.
✴️ Read a book where a computer is very important - lots of computer technology & needed to play the 3body VR game
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin 15/8 3★
OR where the letters WORM are found in the title in any order.

15. The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri, combining general merchandise and a full-scale supermarket to provide one-stop shopping convenience.
✴️ Read a book where someone shops at Walmart OR with a blue title OR set in Missouri.

Great job Catsalive!