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JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE


Duration: January 1-31, 2024

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

1. Anna :Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist
2. Elsa:Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers
3.Kristoff :Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner
4.Olaf:Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive
5.Sven:Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal
6.Hans:Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason
7.Duke of Weselton:Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W"
8.Marshmallow:Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)

EVERYONE TO FINISH THIS CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE THIS BADGE.

JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1-31, 2024

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

1. Anna description:Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist
1/3
2. Elsa description:Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers
1/21
3.Kristoff description:Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner
1/17

4.Olaf description:Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive
1/20

5.Sven description:Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal
1/24

6.Hans description:Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason
1/7

7.Duke of Weselton description:Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W"
1/27

8.Marshmallow description:Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)
1/11

JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1-31, 2024
8/8

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

1. Anna description: Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist
Death by Dish Claire Harlow 1/2/24

2. Elsa description: Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers
The Sign of Four Spirits Vicki Delany 1/8/24

3.Kristoff description: Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner
Baked Off Murder Maggie Benton 1/7/24

4.Olaf description: Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive
At Christmas-Death al Dente Joy Patrick 1/4/24

5.Sven description: Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal
Once Upon a Christmas Kathi Daley 1/3/24

6.Hans description: Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason
Last name Harlow Fatal Blooms Claire Harlow 1/1/24

7.Duke of Weselton description: Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W"
The Women Sleuths Club Murder Sharon Michaels 1/10/24

8.Marshmallow description: Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)
A human monster-A Crust to Die For T.C. LoTempio 1/2/24

JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE - COMPLETED
Duration: January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024

Level: Blizzard: 6-8 books
Completed: 8/8

1. Anna description: Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist: Afterlives - Abdulrazak Gurnah 1/2/24

2. Elsa description: Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers: The Raven Spell - Luanne G. Smith 1/4/24

3.Kristoff description: Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner: Kissing Under the Mistletoe - Marina Adair 1/1/24

4.Olaf description: Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive: Five Winters - Kitty Johnson 1/7/24

5.Sven description: Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal: The Time Between - Karen White 1/5/24

6.Hans description: Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason: Where Wild Peaches Grow - Cade Bentley 1/8/24

7.Duke of Weselton description: Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W": Winter Cottage - Mary Ellen Taylor 1/5/24

8.Marshmallow description: Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation): The Raven Boys - Maggie Stiefvater 1/7/24

JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024

Level: Blizzard: 6-8 books
Completed: 0/6-8

Anna
Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist

Elsa
Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers

Kristoff
Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner

Olaf
Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive

Sven
Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal

Hans
Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason

Duke of Weselton
Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W"

Marshmallow
Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)

Going with sleet for a start.

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

1. Anna Read a book with author name that starts with "A" ✓

2. Elsa Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers

3. Kristoff Read a book with a character who is a loner ✓

4. Olaf Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive

5. Sven Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal

6. Hans Read a book with author's name that begins with "H" ✓

7. Duke of Weselton Read a book with a title that starts with "W" ✓

8. Marshmallow Read a book MPG Paranormal or that has a monster ✓

I'm going to give this a try.

Duration: January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

Completed: 6
Level accomplished: Blizzard

1. Anna description: Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist


2. Elsa description: Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers


3.Kristoff description: Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner


4.Olaf description: Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive


5.Sven description: Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal


6.Hans description: Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason


7.Duke of Weselton description: Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W"

8.Marshmallow description: Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)

Welcome everyone!

JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE


Duration: January 1-31, 2024

Levels:Flurries
Completed: 4
5/4-5 books


1. Anna :(book with sisters) 1/15

2. Elsa:(Queen as a character) 1/12

4.Olaf:(set in the winter) 1/4

6.Hans:(a character who betrays someone) 1/24
7.Duke of Weselton: (starts with a “W”) 1/19

JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1-31, 2024

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books

1. Anna: Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist

2. Elsa: Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers

3. Kristoff: Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner
4. Olaf: Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive
5. Sven: Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal
6. Hans: Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason

7. Duke of Weselton: Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W"
8. Marshmallow: Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)

Welcome Anastasia!

**COMPLETED LATE 2/3/24***

Duration: January 1-31, 2024

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

**1. Anna description:Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist-Abby Jimenez-The Friend Zone-1/2/24
**2. Elsadescription:Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers-Narcissus in Chains-1/24/24
**3.Kristoff description:Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner-Educated-1/21/24
**4.Olafdescription:Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive-Nettle & Bone-1/4/23
**5.Svendescription:Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal-Bright Young Women-1/1/24
**6.Hansdescription:Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason-Unfortunately Yours-1/6/24
**7.Duke of Weseltondescription:Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W"-The Woman in the Library-1/14/24
**8.Marshmallowdescription:Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)-Cerulean Sins-2/3/24

Welcome Heather!

January - Frozen Challenge

Level: Blizzard: 6-8 books
Completed: 5


1. Anna: author name that starts with "A"
Anne Frasier | The Night I Died - Jan 9

2. Elsa: Read a book with a Queen as a character
Magic Unleashed | K.M. Shea - Jan 13

3.Kristoff description: Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner

4.Olaf description: Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive

5.Sven description: Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal

6.Hans: Read a book with a character who betrays someone
Trials of Conviction | T.A. White - Jan 7

7.Duke of Weselton: Read a book with a MC who is short
Magic Redeemed | K.M. Shea - Jan 12

8.Marshmallow: Read a book that starts with "M"
Magic Forged | K.M. Shea - Jan 11

Welcome Elle!

1. Anna: Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist

2. Elsa: Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers
Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor

3.Kristoff: Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

4.Olaf: Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive

5.Sven: Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal
Fairy Tale by Stephen King

6.Hans: Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason
Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo

7.Duke of Weselton: Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W"

8.Marshmallow: Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

Welcome Sheri!

I'm going to try for
Flurries: 4-5 books


1. Anna description:Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist
2. Elsa description:Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers

1/31/24

3.Kristoff description:Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner
4.Olaf description:Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive

1/23/24

5.Sven description:Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal

1/11/24

6.Hans description:Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason

1/18/24

7.Duke of Weselton description:Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W"
8.Marshmallow description:Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)

Welcome Elise!

JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE
Duration: 1/1/24 - 1/31/24
Level: Flurries (4-5 books)
Progress 8 of 5

❄️ 1. Anna: Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist
Beautiful Player by Christina Lauren (1/18/24)

❄️ 2. Elsa: Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers
Cold Hearted by Toni Anderson (1/2/24) ~ Erin is supposed to be cold, except with Darsh

❄️ 3. Kristoff: Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner
Tough Customer by Sandra Brown (1/18/24) ~ Dodge is a loner

❄️ 4. Olaf: Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive
Fireflies in December by Jennifer Erin Valent (1/16/24)

❄️ 5. Sven: Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal
Shadow Prey by John Sandford (1/8/24)

❄️ 6. Hans: Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason
The Treatment by Suzanne Young (1/3/24) ~ Cas

❄️ 7. Duke of Weselton: Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W"
Wildfire by Ilona Andrews (1/28/24)

❄️ 8. Marshmallow: Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz (1/15/24)

Welcome Marla!

JANUARY - FROZEN CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1-31, 2024

Challenge Level: Blizzard: 6-8 books
Progress: 8/8

√1. Anna: Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist - When the Skies Rained Freedom: A gripping historical novel about the Berlin Airlift - Annette Oppenlander

√2. Elsa: Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers - The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee - Ellen Oh

√3. Kristoff: Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner - Kitchen Matches - Marianne Arkins

√4. Olaf: Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive - The Twelve Suspects of Christmas (A Provence Mystery) - Ana T. Drew

√5. Sven: Read a book with an MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal - The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree - Lucille Abendanon

√6. Hans: Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason - Twinkle Twinkle Au Revoir (Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mystery, #2) - Heather Weidner

√7. Duke of Weselton: Read a book with a MC who is short, bald, or arrogant or title that starts with "W" - The World Council - Norm Meech

√8. Marshmallow: Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster (your interpretation) - Nerd Meets Curvy (Peculiar Hearts Dating Agency, #1) - A.C. James

Updated msg. 3 to completed 8/8

Caraina wrote: "JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE - COMPLETED
Duration: January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024

Level: Blizzard: 6-8 books
Completed: 8/8

1. Anna description: Read a book with sisters, author name that starts..."

Congrats!

Tari wrote: "Updated msg. 3 to completed 8/8"

Congrats!

This has been a very brown winter in MN and I am actually looking forward to some snow! I am in for Flurries.

Flurries: 4-5 books
1. Anna: Read a book with sisters √
Also, the Cat: A Tor.Com Original
2. Elsa: Read a book with a Queen as a character √
Godkiller
3. Kristoff: Read a book set in the mountains √
Dead of Winter
4.Marshmallow: Read a book that has a monster (your interpretation)
The Vile Thing We Created

MollyK wrote: "This has been a very brown winter in MN and I am actually looking forward to some snow! I am in for Flurries.

Flurries: 4-5 books
1. Anna: Read a book with sisters
[book:Also, the Cat: A Tor.Com O..."

Welcome to the challenge. Snow is pretty but the South does not know what to do with it.

Just went for sleet, 1 and I'm done this time 😂:

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

1. Anna:Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist
2. Elsa:Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers
3.Kristoff:Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner
4.Olaf:Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive
5.Sven:Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal
6.Hans:Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason
7.Duke of Weselton:Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W" : [7-26 Jan]
8.Marshmallow:Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)

Morphing_kashi wrote: "Just went for sleet, 1 and I'm done this time 😂:

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

1. Anna:Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is a..."

Congrats!

Leigh wrote: "JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE


Duration: January 1-31, 2024

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

1. Anna :Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC..."


Finished :) listed below

Liza wrote: "Leigh wrote: "JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE


Duration: January 1-31, 2024

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

1. Anna :Read a book with sisters, author name that starts ..."

Congrats!

Update to Msg #22 - Completed last night. 8/8

Wow! Half the books I read this month had an author's name starting with an "A!"

Karen wrote: "Update to Msg #22 - Completed last night. 8/8

Wow! Half the books I read this month had an author's name starting with an "A!""

Congrats!

Finished! :D Message 10

Anastasia wrote: "Finished! :D Message 10"

Congrats!

Update message #6

I doubt that I'll finish anything more today, so ending this with 5/3 reads in total.

Chrissie wrote: "Update message #6

I doubt that I'll finish anything more today, so ending this with 5/3 reads in total."

Congrats!

Leigh wrote: "Liza wrote: "Leigh wrote: "JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE


Duration: January 1-31, 2024

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

1. Anna :Read a book with sisters, author name..."

How do I save the Badge? :)

Liza wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Liza wrote: "Leigh wrote: "JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGE


Duration: January 1-31, 2024

Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
Flurries: 4-5 books
Blizzard: 6-8 books

1. Anna :Read a book with sister..."

This is the link to the thread that explains how to do that. You can also create a thread to keep track of your badges in there. Here is link: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Finished message 18

Finished Msg #20

Marla wrote: "Finished Msg #20"

Congrats!