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100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator. They do not need to be a last name.

The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
5. Bailey
6. Baker
7. Bennet
8. Brooks
9. Brown
10. Campbell
11. Carter
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
15. Collins
16. Cook
17. Cooper
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard
37. Hughes
38. Jackson
39. James
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson
42. Jones
43. Kelly
44. Kim
45. King
46. Lee
47. Lewis
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott
85. Smith
86. Stewart
87. Taylor
88. Thomas
89. Thompson
90. Torres
91. Turner
92. Walker
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
96. Williams
97. Wilson
98. Wood
99. Wright
100. Young


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100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names - I'll start here and see how it goes
Level 2: 51+ Names
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For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen, Gregory : Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson shelter - Good Material. Dolly Alderton. 7.23.24
5. Bailey, Bill - The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town. John Grisham. 7.27.24
6. Baker, Drew: Crime Rib. Leslie Budewitz. 7.14.24
7. Bennet(t), Nellie: The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America. Elizabeth Letts. 7.22.24
8. Brooks, Geraldine (author): Horse. Geraldine Brooks. 7.21.24
9. Brown, Steward Edward: The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
10. Campbell
11. Carter, Alma Knox: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark(e), Maurice Henry (Capt): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
15. Collins, Carole: Leap of Faith. Danielle Steel. 7.31.24
16. Cook, Bobby Lee: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
17. Cooper, Henry/Hank (character): Sunrise Point. Robyn Carr. 7.6.24
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis, Kinsey: The Summer Deal. Jill Shalvis. 7.10.24
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans, F.O. (Able Seaman): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
24. Flores
25. Foster, Dudley: The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
26. Garcia, Dr. R. D. - The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town. John Grisham. 7.27.24
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Grey, Shelby: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
30. Green, Anna: The Paradise Problem. Christina Lauren. 7.20.24
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris (author) : Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
34. Hernandez, Diego Sandoval: The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading. James Patterson. 8.11.24
35. Hill, George : Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
36. Howard, Larry : Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
37. Hughes
38. Jackson, Brandon: The Obsession. Jesse Q. Sutanto. 7.15.24
39. James Patterson: The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading. James Patterson. 8.11.24
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson Square: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
42. Jones, John Wright: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
43. Kelly
44. Kim, Sookie: XOXO. Axie Oh. 8.13.24
45. King
46. Lee, Reginald (Lookout): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
47. Lewis, Jarret: Horse. Geraldine Brooks. 7.21.24
48. Long, Mrs. : Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
49. Lopez, Desiderya - Woman of Light. Kali Fajardo-Anstine. 7.25.24
50. Martin, Penny: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell, Joni - Good Material. Dolly Alderton. 7.23.24
55. Moore, Dr. Carter: The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America. Elizabeth Letts. 7.22.24
56. Morales
57. Morgan, Anne: Miss Morgan's Book Brigade. Janet Skeslien Charles. 7.4.24
58. Morris, Mr. (banker): Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
59. Murphy, Erin: Crime Rib. Leslie Budewitz. 7.14.24
60. Myers, John: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
61. Nelson, Knute (Senator): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz, Fertudez Marisol -
64. Parker, Mr. & Mrs.: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson, Wendy: Miss Morgan's Book Brigade. Janet Skeslien Charles. 7.4.24
68. Phillips, Stanley: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
69. Price
70. Ramirez, Ray: Crime Rib. Leslie Budewitz. 7.14.24
71. Ramos
72. Reed/(Reade, Leslie): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
73. Reyes, Dolores - Woman of Light. Kali Fajardo-Anstine. 7.25.24
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts - Gaspery-Jacques Roberts (character) - Sea of Tranquility. Emily St. John Mandel. 7.1.24
77. Robinson, Sheriff : Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers, J.H. : The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
80. Ross, Chris - The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town. John Grisham. 7.27.24
81. Ruiz, Celia - Woman of Light. Kali Fajardo-Anstine. 7.25.24
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders, Brad: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
84. Scott, Greaser Fred: The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
85. Smith, Beatriz and Philip: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
86. Stewart, George F. (Capt): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
87. Taylor, Percy: The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
88. Thomas, J.H. (agent): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
89. Thompson, David: The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading. James Patterson. 8.11.24
90. Torres
91. Turner, Brynn : The Summer Deal. Jill Shalvis. 7.10.24
92. Walker, Norma - The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town. John Grisham. 7.27.24
93. Ward, Tommy - The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town. John Grisham. 7.27.24
94. Watson, Mrs. : Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
95. White, Samuel: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
96. Williams - Beatriz Williams (author) - The Beach at Summerly. Beatriz Williams. 7.1.24
97. Wilson, Larney -Camino Ghosts. John Grisham. 7.28.24
98. Wood, Monica: How to Read a Book. Monica Wood. 8.11.24
99. Wright, Lucille: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
100. Young, Brigham: The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America. Elizabeth Letts. 7.22.24

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
95/51+

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams
Six Stunning Sirens Lynn Cahoon 9/16/24
2. Allen
Summer's Sweet Demise Kathleen Suzette 8/6/24
3. Alvarez
Death of a Gingerbread Man Lee Hollis 9/15/24
4. Anderson
Stacked Against Us Courtney McFarlin 8/17/24
5. Bailey
Shadow of Doubt Sharon Michaels 7/21/24
6. Baker
Weather the Storm Emma Ainsley 7/5/24
7. Bennet
Ice Coffee Corruption Tonya Kappes 9/22/24
8. Brooks
Brownies and Bones Sue Hollowell 10/6/24
9. Brown
Summer's Sweet Demise Kathleen Suzette 8/6/24
10. Campbell
Trouble Is Brewing Vicki Delany 7/25/24
11. Carter
Murder in the Alley Penny Brooke 8/1/24
12. Castillo
A Fair Murder Dee May 7/17/24
13. Chavez
14. Clark
Sniffed Out Patti Benning 7/18/24
15. Collins
Killer Wedding PJ Peterson 7/27/24
16. Cook
Shot Through the Book Eva Gates 5/8/25
17. Cooper
Killer Wedding PJ Peterson 7/27/24
18. Cox
19. Cruz
Chocolate Scoop Murder Rosie A. Point 4/13/25
20. Davis
Cake and Criminals Kathleen Suzette 7/4/24
21. Diaz
A Game of Cake and Mousse Angela Mayble 7/25/24
22. Edwards
Killer Wedding PJ Peterson 7/27/24
23. Evans
Ruff Stuff Patti Benning 7/30/24
24. Flores
Bourbon and Betrayal C.S. Ireland 1/23/25
25. Foster
Murder in the Mountains K.B. Blake 7/10/24
26. Garcia
Weather the Storm Emma Ainsley 7/5/24
27. Gomez
Poolside Panic Mel Faye 1/16/25
28. Gonzales
Library Conundrum Ileana Munoz Renfroe 7/22/24
29. Gray
I'll Be Home for Mischief Jacqueline Frost 11/11/24
30. Green
Sticks and Scones Ellie Alexander 8/21/24
31. Gutierrez
The Tell-Tale Homicide Daphne Silver 11/25/24
32. Hall
Impersonation and Investigation Danielle Collins 9/18/24
33. Harris
Produce Perpatrator Summer Prescott 7/3/24
34. Hernandez
Patchwork Perils Kathryn Mykel 5/9/25
35. Hill
Marshmallow Milkshakes and Missing Persons Mindy Killgrove 7/16/24
36. Howard
A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death Valerie Burns 7/22/24
37. Hughes
Marshmallow Milkshakes and Missing Persons Mindy Killgrove 7/16/24
38. Jackson
Cake and Criminals Kathleen Suzette 7/4/24
39. James
Shock and Paw Cate Conte 8/20/24
40. Jimenez
Mrs. Morris and the Venomous Valentine Traci Wilton 12/23/24
41. Johnson
Pinned 4 Murder J.C. Eaton 7/16/24
42. Jones
A Very Woodsy Murder Ellen Byron 7/21/24
43. Kelly
Author Upholding the Paw Diane Kelly 9/20/24
44. Kim
The Grim Steeper Gretchen Rue 9/10/24
45. King
Gingerbread Danger Amanda Flower 10/28/24
46. Lee
Curiosity Killed the Cobbler Susan O'Leary 9/20/24
47. Lewis
Murder on Devil's Pond Ayla Rose 7/9/24
48. Long
Murder on Devil's Pond Ayla Rose 7/9/24
49. Lopez
A Poisonous Palate Lucy Burdette 7/31/24
50. Martin
Sniffed Out Patti Benning 7/18/24
51. Martinez
Silent Nights Are Murder Libby Klein 9/13/24
52. Mendoza
Mystic Lies Cindy Stark 1/22/25
53. Miller
A Fair Murder Dee May 7/17/24
54. Mitchell
Fireworks, Freedom & Felonies Tonya Kappes 7/11/24
55. Moore
Stacked Against Us Courtney McFarlin 8/17/24
56. Morales
Suitcases, Takeout and HomicideMontie Red 4/24/25
57. Morgan
Shoe Nuff Patti Benning 9/21/24
58. Morris
Caper Goes Missing Cynthia Hickey 7/24/24
59. Murphy
Shadow of Doubt Sharon Michaels 7/21/24
60. Myers
It Curd Be Murder Emma Ainsley 7/20/24
61. Nelson
Booked for Murder P.J. Nelson 12/16/24
62. Nguyen
Gingerdead House Lucinda Harrison 8/9/24
63. Ortiz
Dead Men Wag No Tails Sarah Fox 1/5/25
64. Parker
Mischief, Murder & Monkey Mayhem Peyton Stone 8/11/24
65. Patel
Marshmallow Milkshakes and Missing Persons Mindy Killgrove 7/16/24
66. Perez
Marshmallow Milkshakes and Missing Persons Mindy Killgrove 7/16/24
67. Peterson
Killer Wedding PJ Peterson 7/27/24
68. Phillips
Shoe Nuff Patti Benning 9/21/24
69. Price
It Curd Be Murder Emma Ainsley 7/20/24
70. Ramirez
A Fair Murder Dee May 7/17/24
71. Ramos
72. Reed
Artifacts and Amulets Lucinda Race 7/29/24
73. Reyes
Music Mayhem Hazel Smith 9/5/24
74. Richardson
A Poisonous Palate Lucy Burdette 7/31/24
75. Rivera
Fireworks, Freedom & Felonies Tonya Kappes 7/11/24
76. Roberts
Escrowbar Holder Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 7/6/24
77. Robinson
You Feta Watch Out Linda Reilly 11/21/24
78. Rodriguez
Proof of Death Victoria Kazarian 8/4/24
79. Rogers
Escrowbar Holder Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 7/6/24
80. Ross
Bourbon and Betrayal C.S. Ireland 1/23/25
81. Ruiz
A Game of Cake and Mousse Angela Mayble 7/25/24
82. Sanchez
French Quarter Fright Night Ellen Byron 8/31/24
83. Sanders
Murder on the Mountain Amy Grundy 7/10/24
84. Scott
Shear Lies Ashleigh Quinn 7/18/24
85. Smith
Murder on Devil's Pond Ayla Rose 7/9/24
86. Stewart
Booked for Murder Una Madison 11/28/24
87. Taylor
Murder on Devil's Pond Ayla Rose 7/9/24
88. Thomas
A Peril in the Pines Dee May 7/13/24
89. Thompson
A Baker's Body Dee May 7/3/24
90. Torres
The Tell-Tale Homicide Daphne Silver 11/25/24
91. Turner
Dead in the Roses Carla Crowe 7/2/24
92. Walker
Proof of Death Victoria Kazarian 8/4/24
93. Ward
94. Watson
Fireworks, Freedom & Felonies Tonya Kappes 7/11/24
95. White
Mint Freeze Murder Rosie A. Point 8/8/24
96. Williams
Murder in the Square Amy Grundy 7/14/24
97. Wilson
Murder Down the Hill Amy Grundy 7/9/24
98. Wood
99. Wright
Music and Murder at the Castle Avery Kent 8/10/24
100. Young
A Very Woodsy Murder Ellen Byron 7/21/24

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1st, 2024 - June 30th, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

38/100

The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
✅4. Anderson, Hayden Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry - May 3rd
5. Bailey
✅6. Baker, Jordan Don't Sleep with the Dead by Nghi Vo - June 4th
7. Bennet
✅8. Brooks, Mel 50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins by Dave Karger - June 10th
✅9. Brown, Nancy Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë - Dec. 6th
✅10. Campbell, Anne Regina's Secret Spaces: Love and Lore of Local Geography edited by Jeannie Mah - July 31st
✅11. Carter, Kat The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams by Karen Hawkins - Sept. 15th
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
✅14. Clark, Lexie The Love Fix by Jill Shalvis - June 27th
✅15. Collins, Suzanne The Girl Who Was on Fire: Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games Trilogy edited by Leah Wilson - Nov. 3rd
16. Cook
17. Cooper
✅18. Cox, Jeremy The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer - Apr. 30th
19. Cruz
20. Davis
✅21. Diaz, Ernie The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Nov. 17th
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
✅29. Gray, Dorian The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde - Dec. 6th
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
✅32. Hall, Nick Booked Graphic Novel by Kwame Alexander - Sept. 22nd
✅33. Harris, Owen The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis - July 7th
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
✅36. Howard, Thomas Thorns, Lust, and Glory: The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn by Estelle Paranque - June 18th
✅37. Hughes, Emily Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch by Emily C. Hughes - Sept. 5th
✅38. Jackson, Percy The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan - Mar. 24th
✅39. James, Celia St. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Nov. 17th
40. Jimenez
✅41. Johnson, Summer Seven Down by David Whitton - Dec. 15th
✅42. Jones, Hephzibah Along the Saltwise Sea by A. Deborah Baker - Jan. 23rd
43. Kelly
✅44. Kim, Lena Almost American Girl by Robin Ha - Aug. 15th
45. King
✅46. Lee, Yeonwoo The Yakuza's Bias 2 by Teki Yatsuda - Oct. 19th
47. Lewis
48. Long
✅49. Lopez, Robert 50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins by Dave Karger - June 10th
50. Martin
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
✅53. Miller, Anastasia Overgrowth by Mira Grant - May 20th
54. Mitchell
✅55. Moore, Anna The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis - July 7th
✅56. Morales, Odette The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Aug. 8th
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson
✅62. Nguyen Twilight Territory by Andrew X. Pham - July 29th
63. Ortiz
✅64. Parker, Grace The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams by Karen Hawkins - Sept. 15th
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
✅72. (Reed) Reid, Camden Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis - Dec. 4th
✅73. Reyes, Rod Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Apr. 3rd
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
✅76. Roberts, Julia Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood by Ed Zwick - Feb. 6th
77. Robinson
✅78. Rodriguez, Isabella Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews - Oct. 23rd
79. Rogers
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
✅84. Scott, Alice Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry - May 3rd
✅85. Smith, Warren Moon Called Dramatized Adaptation by Patricia Briggs - June 14th
✅86. Stewart, James II Thorns, Lust, and Glory: The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn by Estelle Paranque - June 18th
87. Taylor
88. Thomas
✅89. Thompson, Bess Xeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon - July 10th
90. Torres
✅91. Turner, Noah Better Than Friends by Jill Shalvis - Jan. 25th
✅92. Walker, Alice The World Will Follow Joy by Alice Walker - Nov. 20th
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
96. Williams
97. Wilson
98. Wood
99. Wright
✅100. Young, Emily Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer - Aug. 23rd

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 2: 51+ Names
Completed: 52/51+

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams: The Secret, Book & Scone Society - Ellery Adams 8/7/24
2. Allen: The Life We Bury - Allen Eskens 4/9/25
3. Alvarez: How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents - Julia Alvarez 9/26/24
4. Anderson
5. Bailey: It Happened One Summer - Tessa Bailey 8/3/24
6. Baker
7. Bennet: Alex - Sawyer Bennett 3/1/25
8. Brooks
9. Brown: Southern Sass and Killer Cravings - Kate Young 9/15/24 (Marygene Brown)
10. Campbell: Hope Harbor - Irene Hannon 3/7/25 (Tracy Campbell)
11. Carter: Precarious Summer - Lyn Cote 2/24/25 (Sheriff Carter)
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
15. Collins: Feast of Fools - Rachel Caine 1/4/25 (Shane Collins)
16. Cook
17. Cooper: The Wanderer - Robyn Carr 1/23/25 (Hank Cooper)
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis
21. Diaz
22. Edwards: How to Save an Undead Life - Hailey Edwards 2/18/25
23. Evans: You Shouldn't Have Come Here - Jeneva Rose 3/8/25 (Grace Evans)
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia: How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents - Julia Alvarez 9/26/24 (Dr. Carlos Garcia)
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray: When You Find Me - P.J. Vernon 10/20/24 (Gray Godfrey)
30. Green: Something from the Nightside - Simon R. Green 12/17/24
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall: Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist - Codi Hall 12/2/24
33. Harris: Dead Until Dark - Charlaine Harris 7/29/24
34. Hernandez
35. Hill: The Woman in Black - Susan Hill 10/27/24
36. Howard: Wither - Lauren DeStefano 1/4/25 (Linden Howard)
37. Hughes
38. Jackson: Christmas in Mistletoe Bay - Karen Jackson 12/12/24
39. James: The 24th Hour - James Patterson 2/18/25
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson: The Red Door Inn - Liz Johnson 2/25/25
42. Jones: BOSS: An Urban Fiction Love Story - Jade Jones 2/10/25
43. Kelly: Fog of Dead Souls - Jill Kelly 1/15/25
44. Kim: Hello Stranger - Katherine Center 10/18/24 (Sue Kim)
45. King: You Like It Darker - Stephen King 9/29/24
46. Lee: Without Fail - Lee Child 2/12/25
47. Lewis: The Shunning - Beverly Lewis 7/9/24
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin: Mystic Tea - Rea Nolan Martin 3/19/25
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller: Gulf Coast Cottage - Maggie Miller 7/19/24
54. Mitchell
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan: Gap Creek - Robert Morgan 4/1/25
58. Morris
59. Murphy: One Weekend in Aspen - Jaime Clevenger 1/21/25 (Alex Murphy)
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker: Christmas in Cranberry Falls - Phoebe Hunter 12/24/24 (Samantha Parker)
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson: Cherished Mercy - Tracie Peterson 12/7/24
68. Phillips
69. Price: Grave Witch - Kalayna Price 7/31/24
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts: When the Bough Breaks - Jonathan Kellerman 2/16/25 (Bill Roberts)
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross: Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross 9/1/24
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez: I Am the Messenger - Markus Zusak 7/20/24 (Ritchie Sanchez)
83. Sanders
84. Scott: Tell Me Lies - J.P. Pomare 2/14/25 (Margot Scott)
85. Smith: Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? - Crystal Smith Paul 2/3/25
86. Stewart
87. Taylor: Birds in Flight - Anni Taylor 8/22/24
88. Thomas: The 24th Hour - James Patterson 2/18/25 (Cindy Thomas)
89. Thompson: A Woman's Worth - Tracy Price-Thompson 12/3/24
90. Torres
91. Turner: The Banks Sisters - Nikki Turner 1/12/25
92. Walker: The Good Dream - Donna VanLiere 2/7/25 (Ivorie Walker)
93. Ward: Lover Eternal - J.R. Ward 11/27/24
94. Watson: Undead and Unworthy - MaryJanice Davidson 2/20/25 (Jessica Watson)
95. White: Christmas, Criminals, and Campers - Tonya Kappes 3/8/25 (Nadine White)
96. Williams: Husbands & Lovers - Beatriz Williams 12/27/25
97. Wilson
98. Wood: A Fall of Marigolds - Susan Meissner 1/6/25 (Clara Wood)
99. Wright: Burn - Suzanne Wright 10/11/24
100. Young: Southern Sass and Killer Cravings - Kate Young 9/15/24

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

Completed 33/51

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams
✅2. Allen Allen Banks
The Hanging Valley by Peter
Robinson Book 4 Inspector Banks 8/24/24
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
5. Bailey
✅6. Baker Jessup Baker
The Sweet By and By by Sara Evans. Read 2/22/25
7. Bennet
✅8. Brooks Hannah Brooks
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center Read 11/3/24
9. Brown
✅10. Campbell James and Virginia Campbell
Cold Kill: The True Story of a Murderous Love byJack Olsen. Read 11/16/24
11. Carter
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
✅14. Clark Betsy Clark
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Read 11/12/24
15. Collins
16. Cook
✅17. Cooper Ed and Zelda Cooper
Go as a River by Shelley Read Read 12/9/24
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis
✅21. Diaz Grace Diaz
On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark read 12/20/24
22. Edwards
✅23. Evans Troy Evans The Night Hawks by Elly Griffiths. Read 9/11/24🇺🇸
24. Flores
✅25. Foster Rebecca Foster
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Read 11/12/24
✅26. Garcia Nina Garcia
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. Rad 10/23/24
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
✅29. Gray Jennifer Gray
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark. Read 8/14/24
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
✅33. Harris Will Harris
Dreams of Falling by Karen White. Read 12/5/2434. Hernandez
✅35. Hill Edgar Hill
The End of the World Running Club by Adrian J. Walker. Read 10/26/24
36. Howard
37. Hughes
✅38. Jackson Jeanne Jackson
Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand. Read 7/27/24
✅39. James Lila James
One Charmed Christmas by Sheila Roberts Read 11/19/24
40. Jimenez
✅41. Johnson Raymond Johnson
All the Little Truths by Debra Webb Read 9/8/24
✅42. Jones Jonah Jones
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver. Read 8/3/24
✅43. Kelly Imogene Kelly
New Beginnings in the Little Irish Village by Michelle Vernal Read 1/5/25
44. Kim
45. King Mr. amd Mrs. King
The Comfort of Ghosts by Jacqueline Winspear. Read 7/2/24
✅46. Lee John Lee
Cold Kill: The True Story of a Murderous Love byJack Olsen. Read 11/16/24
✅47. Lewis Philip Lewis
A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe. Read 1/27/25
48. Long
✅49. Lopez Senor Esteban Lopez
Death on the Lusitania by R.L. Graham. Read 12/15/24
50. Martin
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
✅53. Miller Gilbert F, Miller
Hope in the Holler by Lisa Lewis Tyre. Read 9/10/24
54. Mitchell
✅55. Moore Maxine and Garrett Moore
The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity by Axton Betz-Hamilton Read 2/14/25 💝
56. Morales
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
✅61. Nelson Felix Nelson
The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford Read 9/9/24
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
✅64. Parker Seth Parker
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Read 11/12/24
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
✅74. Richardson Bull and Leslie Richardson
Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand. Read 7/27/24
75. Rivera
✅76. Roberts Helen Roberts
All the Little Truths by Debra Webb Read 9/8/24
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
✅84. Scott-Maisie , Anna and Mark Scott
The Comfort of Ghosts by Jacqueline Winspear. Read 7/2/24
✅85. Smith Sarah Smith
The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin Read 7/23/23
✅86. Stewart Eva Stewart
Murder Mystery Book Club by Danielle Collins. Read 7/29/24
87. Taylor
✅88. Thomas Owen Thomas
A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe. Read 1/27/25
89. Thompson
90. Torres
✅91. Turner Captain William Turner
Death on the Lusitania by R.L. Graham. Read 12/15/24
✅92. Walker Beryl Walker
The Sweet By and By by Sara Evans. Read 2/22/25
93. Ward
94. Watson
✅95. White Sarah White
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Read 11/12/24
✅96. Williams Mike Williams
Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida by Mikita Brottman. Read 1/29/25
✅97. Wilson Harold Wilson
Falling Stars by Fern Michaels Read 12/14/24
98. Wood
99. Wright
✅100. Young Cameron Young
Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea. Read 12/22/24

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 2: 51+ Names

90/51+ Completed. Finish

The Names
1. Adams, Abel:Lawless-T.M. Frazier 7/02/24
2. Allen, Polly:Chasing Wild-Kristen Proby 12/21/24
3. Alvarez, Calloway:May Contain Wine 7/18/24
4. Anderson, Claire:We Forget Nothing-D.D. Black9/03/24
5. Bailey, Evan:Unraveling Him-Claire Kingsley 1/10/25
6. Baker, Sandra:Shadow's Force-Mary Stone 1/26/25
7. Bennet, Luke:Racing Hearts-Lauren Landish 7/10/24
8. Brooks, Levi:Reaper's Fall-Joanna Wylde 9/02/24
9. Brown, Seth:Obsessed-T.R. Ragan 10/01/24
10. Campbell, Josie:Tears on Her Grave-D.K. Hood 1/02/25
11. Carter, Amanda:Her Last Moment-Declan James 11/04/24
12. Castillo, Linda:Linda Castillo-The Hidden One 7/11/24
13. Chavez, Rebecca:The Missing Witness-Allison Brennan 2/11/25
14. Clark, Tammy:Furious-T.R. Ragan 9/30/24
15. Collins, Amy:Brooklyn Blood-M.Z. Kelly 1/20/25
16. Cook, Simon:Remember Her Name-Lisa Regan 10/05/24
17. Cooper, Dani:After That Night-Karin Slaughter 10/12/24
18. Cox, Nathan:Officially Over It-Lani Lynn Vale 8/01/24
19. Cruz, Lennox:Bound by Wreckage-Ryan Michele 10/26/24
20. Davis, Eugene:The Silent Witness-Carolyn Arnold 9/21/24
21. Diaz, Carmen:Brooklyn Blood-M.Z. Kelly 1/20/25
22. Edwards, Elizabeth:Make Me Sin-J.T. Geissinger 1/09/25
23. Evans, Claire:Shadow's Force-Mary Stone 1/26/25
24. Flores, Mateo:Echo-Tracy Clark 2/20/25
25. Foster, Crystal:Missing Before Daylight-Carolyn Arnold 1/26/25
26. Garcia, Edgar:Remember Her Name-Lisa Regan 10/05/24
27. Gomez, Anahi:What Might Kill Us-M.N. Forgy 9/18/24
28. Gonzales, Eva:Queen of Spades-Kristi Belcamino 2/19/25
29. Gray, Maya:Girl Ten: Wanted-Molly Black 7/13/24
30. Green, Jonathan:We Forget Nothing-D.D. Black 9/03/24
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall, Devlin:Echo-Tracy Clark 2/20/25
33. Harris, Luke:Thirst for Sin-Kennedy Layne 12/12/24
34. Hernandez, Alex:Boomerangers-Heather M. Orgeron 12/01/24
35. Hill, Sherry:The Silent Witness-Carolyn Arnold 9/21/24
36. Howard
37. Hughes, Christopher:The Girl in the Motel-Chris Culver 2/19/25
38. Jackson, Hollie:All the Rage-T.M. Frazier 7/10/24
39. James, Declan:Declan James-Murder in the Hollows 8/21/24
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson, Leah:Bound by Affliction-Ryan Michele 8/05/24
42. Jones, Malcolm:Deranged-T.R. Ragan 9/28/24
43. Kelly, Margaret:Coming of Winter-Tom Threadgill 9/11/24
44. Kim, Ryder:The Wrong Victim-Allison Brennan 1/31/25
45. King, Brantley:Soulless-T.M. Frazier 7/03/24
46. Lee, Michael:The Fallen of Foulweather Bluff-D.D. Black 9/15/24
47. Lewis, Brandon:Almost Dead-T.R. Ragan 10/01/24
48. Long, Mark:The Warhol Incident-G.K. Parks 1/31/25
49. Lopez, Maria:Aloha Alibi-Jasmine Webb 10/27/24
50. Martin, James:Likely Suspects-G.K. Parks 10/04/24
51. Martinez, Aly:Aly Martinez-The Truth About Lies 8/07/24
52. Mendoza
53. Miller, Cortney:Mother Maker-Jenni Bara 1/23/25
54. Mitchell, Rodney:Missing Before Daylight-Carolyn Arnold 1/26/25
55. Moore, Alicia:Murder in Paradise-Cara Kent 7/26/24
56. Morales
57. Morgan, Zoe:Aloha Alibi-Jasmine Webb 10/27/24
58. Morris
59. Murphy, Rush:Fugitive-K.E. Osborn 1/21/25
60. Myers, Jeffrey:Likely Suspects-G.K. Parks 10/04/24
61. Nelson, Lexie:Someone to Watch Over Me-Marie Force 1/22/25
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz, David:Forced Induction-Tom Fowler 8/20/24
64. Parker, Zoe:The Silent Witness-Carolyn Arnold 9/21/24
65. Patel, Sanjeev:A Killer's Code-Isabella Maldonado 2/15/25
66. Perez, Michael:Any Day Now-Lani Lynn Vale 7/22/24
67. Peterson, Rafe:The Gecko in the Corner-Nick Russell 12/10/24
68. Phillips
69. Price, Mackenzie:Little Boy Lost-Ruhi Choudhary 7/07/24
70. Ramirez, Lidia:We Forget Nothing-D.D. Black 9/03/24
71. Ramos
72. Reed, Cooper:Meant for Gabriel-Natasha Madison 1/25/25
73. Reyes, Fraser:Missing Before Daylight-Carolyn Arnold 1/26/25
74. Richardson
75. Rivera, Atlee:Out of Sight-Ruhi Choudhary 10/18/24
76. Roberts, Lilly:Tea & Treachery-Vicki Delany 8/08/24
77. Robinson, John:A Dark Mind-T.R. Ragan 9/17/24
78. Rodriguez, Patricia:Their Wicked Games-D.K. Hood 7/02/24
79. Rogers, Terry:Never Trust the Living-Lani Lynn Vale 1/27/25
80. Ross, Gideon:Our Little Secret-Lisa Jackson 1/13/25
81. Ruiz, Lena:Dead Weight-T.R. Ragan 9/12/24
82. Sanchez, Carmen:Fatal Intrusion-Jeffery Deaver 9/09/24
83. Sanders, Bob:Grave Mountain-Wendy Dranfield 1/26/25
84. Scott, Katie:Last Girls Alive-Jennifer Chase 8/29/24
85. Smith, Willow:Cash-Jessica Gadziala 8/09/24
86. Stewart, Ramsey:Release-Aly Martinez 10/22/24
87. Taylor, Liam:Autumn Nights-Willow Aster 10/22/24
88. Thomas, Eva Rae:REST IN PEACE-Willow Rose 7/22/24
89. Thompson, Grady:Bones of Echo Lake-Declan James 10/17/24
90. Torres, Jason:The Starter Ex-Mia Sosa 8/02/24
91. Turner, Andrew:The Lost Bones-Ruhi Choudhary 9/28/24
92. Walker, Penn:The Truth About Lies-Aly Martinez 8/07/24
93. Ward, Sabrina:The Girl and the Lies-A.J. Rivers 10/02/24
94. Watson, Paul:The Fourth Monkey-J.D. Barker 11/06/24
95. White, Gretchen:A Familiar Sight-Brianna Labuskes 10/02/24
96. Williams, Rosemary:Aloha Alibi-Jasmine Webb 10/27/24
97. Wilson, Ann:Missing Angel-Roger Stelljes 10/10/24
98. Wood, Reggie:Shoot the Breeze-Gina LaManna 12/04/24
99. Wright Elle:Elle Wright-It's Not Them, It's Only Her 1/14/25
100. Young, Josh:Storm's Revenge-Mary Stone 11/14/24

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

68/51+

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams: Maggie Adams Two Tall Tails by Sofie Kelly 7/10/24
2. Allen: Gavin Allen On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 8/2/24
3. Alvarez: Nina Alvarez Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
4. Anderson: Dr. Anderson: A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon 7/2/24
5. Bailey: Bailey's Irish Creme: Pages of Sin by Kate Carlisle 8/10/24
6. Baker: Eunice Baker Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
7. Bennet: Gordon Bennet Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 7/11/24
8. Brooks
9. Brown: Mrs. Brown Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 7/11/24
10. Campbell: Isla Campbell Murder in a Scottish Shire by Traci Hall 7/9/24
11. Carter: MC's boyfriend Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon 7/19/24
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark: Soloman Clarke Going, Going, Dead by Kirsten Weiss 7/8/24
15. Collins
16. Cook: Peter Cooke Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 8/17/24
17. Cooper: Anderson Cooper Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
18. Cox: Ms. Cox A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon 7/2/24
19. Cruz: Penelope Cruz Going, Going, Dead by Kirsten Weiss 7/8/24
20. Davis: Zac Davis Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24
21. Diaz: Ernie Diaz The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 7/30/24
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster: Maggie Foster Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 7/1/24
26. Garcia: Jerry Garcia Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green: Bob Green A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon 7/2/24
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall: George Hall A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon 7/2/24
33. Harris: Tom Harris Two Tall Tails by Sofie Kelly 7/10/24
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard: Leslie Howard Privy to the Dead by Sheila Connolly 7/5/24
37. Hughes: Martin Hughes Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon 7/19/24
38. Jackson: Rose Jackson Two Tall Tails by Sofie Kelly 7/10/24
39. James: 1st name James: Pages of Sin by Kate Carlisle 8/10/24
40. Jimenez: Luisa Jimenez The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 7/30/24
41. Johnson: Shirley Johnson Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
42. Jones: Miss Jones Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 7/11/24
43. Kelly: Author Diane Kelly Upholding the Paw by Diane Kelly 8/9/24
44. Kim: Benjamin Kim Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 8/12/24
45. King: Stephen King Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
46. Lee: Miranda Lee Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
47. Lewis: Lewis Blakeman Upholding the Paw by Diane Kelly 8/9/24
48. Long: Rollie Long Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 8/17/24
49. Lopez
50. Martin: Mrs. Martin Murder in a Scottish Shire by Traci Hall 7/9/24
51. Martinez: Raul Martinez The Second Rule of Ten by Gay Hendricks 7/22/24
52. Mendoza: Raul Mendoza The Second Rule of Ten by Gay Hendricks 7/22/24
53. Miller: Chace Miller Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 7/1/24
54. Mitchell: Madeline Mitchell Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind by Duffy Brown 8/14/24
55. Moore: North Moore Street Nogged Off by Barbara Ross 7/18/24
56. Morales: Daniel Morales The Second Rule of Ten by Gay Hendricks 7/22/24
57. Morgan: Murray Morgan Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24
58. Morris: Ali Morris Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan 7/7/24
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson: Willie Nelson Upholding the Paw by Diane Kelly 8/9/24
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker: Parker's Market Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind by Duffy Brown 8/14/24
65. Patel: Ashwani Patel Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24
66. Perez
67. Peterson: Penny Peterson Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 7/1/24
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed: Reed Locke Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts: Mr. Roberts Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 7/11/24
77. Robinson: Swiss Family Robinson The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander 8/7/24
78. Rodriguez: Señora Rodriguez The Second Rule of Ten by Gay Hendricks 7/22/24
79. Rogers
80. Ross: Author Nogged Off by Barbara Ross 7/18/24
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott: Nurse Scott Murder in a Scottish Shire by Traci Hall 7/9/24
85. Smith: WH Smith The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce 8/1/24
86. Stewart: IT Security Stewart Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon 7/19/24
87. Taylor: Ann Taylor Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan 7/7/24
88. Thomas: Brick Thomas The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 7/30/24
89. Thompson: Angela Thompson Moore Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind by Duffy Brown 8/14/24
90. Torres: Ama Torres Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 8/12/24
91. Turner: Jack Turner Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24
92. Walker: Noah Walker When in Rome by Sarah Adams 7/13/24
93. Ward
94. Watson: Sylvia Watson Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
95. White: Jerry White Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
96. Williams: Nate Williams Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
97. Wilson: Tug Wilson Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 7/11/24
98. Wood: Clergyman Mr. Wood The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 8/11/24
99. Wright
100. Young: Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 7/1/24

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Found: 29

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams: Sarah Adams - Practice Makes Perfect - 8/27/24
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
5. Bailey
6. Baker
7. Bennet
8. Brooks
9. Brown: Gethsemane Brown - Murder in G Major - Alexia Gordon - 7/3/24
10. Campbell
11. Carter: Starr Carter - The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas - 8/21/24
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
15. Collins: Suzanne Collins - The Hunger Games - 7/31/24
16. Cook
17. Cooper
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis: Krista Davis - The Diva Serves High Tea - 10/15/24
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans: Piper Evans - The Royals Next Door - Karina Halle - 9/30/24
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales: Sophie Gonzales - The Perfect Guy Doesn't Exist - 8/18/24
29. Gray
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall: Traci Hall - Murder at a Scottish Christmas - 1/18/25
33. Harris
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard
37. Hughes
38. Jackson: Emmett Jackson - Dead and Gondola - Ann Claire - 8/31/24
39. James: Holly James - Name Your Price - 7/18/24
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson: Robert Johnson - The Diva Serves High Tea - Krista Davis - 10/15/24
42. Jones: Darynda Jones - Betwixt - 10/18/24
43. Kelly: Diane Kelly - Getaway With Murder - 11/15/24
44. Kim
45. King
46. Lee: Lana Lee - Murder Lo Mein - Vivien Chien - 12/26/24
47. Lewis
48. Long: Edwin Long - Arsenic and Adobo - Mia P. Manansala - 7/4/24
49. Lopez
50. Martin: Olivia Martin - Name Your Price - Holly James - 7/11/24
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell: Ari Mitchell - No Parm No Foul - Linda Reilly - 10/22/24
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy: Annie Murphy - The Body in the Bookstore - Ellie Alexander - 10/7/24
60. Myers: Shay Myers - Murder in a Cup - Lauren Elliott - 5/2/25
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker
65. Patel: Pavan Patel - All the Feels - Olivia Dade - 9/24/24
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
77. Robinson: Grant Robinson - No Parm No Foul - Linda Reilly - 10/22/24
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross: Barbara Ross - Iced Under - 1/23/25
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott
85. Smith: Natasha & Wanda Smith - The Diva Serves High Tea - Krista Davis - 10/15/24
86. Stewart
87. Taylor
88. Thomas: Angie Thomas - The Hate U Give - 8/21/24
89. Thompson: Lark Thompson - Morbidly Yours - Ivy Fairbanks - 10/12/24
90. Torres: Castillo Torres - The Quince Project - Jessica Parra - 9/10/24
91. Turner
92. Walker: Annie Walker - Practice Makes Perfect - Sarah Adams - 8/27/24
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
96. Williams: Denise Williams - The Fastest Way to Fall - 2/12/25
97. Wilson: Deputy Dot Wilson - A Deal to Die For - Josie Belle - 9/15/24
98. Wood
99. Wright
100. Young

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 2: 51+ Names

COMPLETED

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams
Phoebe Adams Summer Island by Shelley Noble 8/11/2024
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
Dolley Anderson Triple Witch by Sarah Graves 9/10/2024
5. Bailey
Justice Stu Bailey The Tenth Justice by Brad Metzer 9/18/2024
6. Baker
Darius Baker Lowcountry Boomerang by Susan M. Boyer 7/26/2024
7. Bennet
Dr. Josiah Bennett Ornaments of Death by Jane K Cleland 8/7/2024
8. Brooks
Allison Brook Death Overdue by Allison Brook 7/23/2024
9. Brown
Martha Brown The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods 7/31/2024
10. Campbell
Aaron Campbell Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score 8/27/2024
11. Carter
Maybelle Carter Run, Rose, Run by James Patterson and Dolly Parton 9/13/2024
12. Castillo
The Hidden One by Linda Castillo 11/26/2024
13. Chavez
14. Clark
Darrold Clark Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator by Gary Noessner 7/19/2024
15. Collins
John Collins The Travelers by Chris Pavone 8/25/2024
16. Cook
Byron Cooke Old World Murder by Kathleen Ernst 9/1/2024
17. Cooper
Javier Cooper Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score 8/27/2024
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis
Willa Davis Summer Island by Shelley Noble 8/11/2024
21. Diaz
Dahlia Diaz Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews 7/26/2024
22. Edwards
23. Evans
Tom Evans The Travelers by Chris Pavone 8/25/2024
24. Flores
Alejandra Flores Perez The Hacienda by Isabel Canas 11/2/2024
25. Foster
Laura FosterDeath Overdue by Allison Brook 7/23/2024
26. Garcia
Manuel Garcia The Grand Design by Joy Callaway 9/28/2024
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
Daniel Gonzales Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson 10/28/2024
29. Gray
Opaline Gray The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods 7/31/2024
30. Green
Irving Green Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures by Emma Straub 7/3/2024 Irving Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
Sutton Hall The Grand Design by Joy Callaway 9/28/2024
33. Harris
Kevin Harris Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator by Gary Noessner 7/19/2024
34. Hernandez
Maria Beatriz Hernandez Valenzuela The Hacienda by Isabel Canas 11/2/2024
35. Hill
Lauren Hill A Margin for Murder by Lauren Elliott 10/20/2024
36. Howard
37. Hughes
Dr. Hughes The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods 7/31/2024
38. Jackson
Jesse Jackson Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator by Gary Noessner 7/19/2024
39. James
Mrs. Jimmy James Midnight Clear by Kathy Hogan Trochek 7/22/2024
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson
Elaine Johnson Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson 10/28/2024
42. Jones
Leah Jones Ornaments of Death by Jane K Cleland 8/7/2024
43. Kelly
Vera Kelly Vera Kelly Is Not A Mystery by Rosalie Knecht 10/11/2024
44. Kim
45. King
Stephen King Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson 10/28/2024
46. Lee
Lee Carter The Grand Design by Joy Callaway 9/28/2024
47. Lewis
Thomas Lewis Ornaments of Death by Jane K Cleland 8/7/2024
48. Long
49. Lopez
Jose Lopez Olive the Lionheart: Lost Love, Imperial Spies, and One Woman's Journey to the Heart of Africa by Brad Ricca 8/21/2024
50. Martin
Dean Martin Run, Rose, Run by James Patterson and Dolly Parton 9/13/2024
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
Jose Mendoza The Hacienda by Isabel Canas 11/2/2024
53. Miller
Dr. John Miller The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn 9/20/2024
54. Mitchell
Tyson Mitchell Run, Rose, Run by James Patterson and Dolly Parton 9/13/2024
55. Moore
Professor Florence Moore Ornaments of Death by Jane K Cleland 8/7/2024
56. Morales
57. Morgan
J P Morgan The Grand Design by Joy Callaway 9/28/2024
58. Morris
Maren Morris Run, Rose, Run by James Patterson and Dolly Parton 9/13/2024
59. Murphy
Officer MurphyMurder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson 7/17/2024
60. Myers
Alice Myers Dark August by Katie Tallo 9/9/2024
61. Nelson
Willie Nelson Run, Rose, Run by James Patterson and Dolly Parton 9/13/2024
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker
Robert Parker Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson 10/28/2024
65. Patel
66. Perez
Agent Perez Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson 10/28/2024
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
Scott Phillips Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson 10/28/2024
69. Price
Aaron Price Run, Rose, Run by James Patterson and Dolly Parton 9/13/2024
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
Mrs. Reed The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins 8/2/2024
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
Deputy Roberts A Margin for Murder by Lauren Elliott 10/20/2024
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
W Rodriguez Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator by Gary Noessner 7/19/2024
79. Rogers
Abigail Rogers Poppy Harmon Investigates by Lee Hollis 8/14/2024
80. Ross
Katherine Ross Poppy Harmon Investigates by Lee Hollis 8/14/2024
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
Diego Sanchez Murder At The Bake Sale by Lee Hollis 10/22/2024
83. Sanders
Col. Sanders Mrs. Budley Falls from Grace by M C Beaton 9/15/2024
84. Scott
Mr. Scott Irish Coffee by Ralph McInerny 10/5/2024
85. Smith
Scott Smith, Author A Simple Plan by Scott Smith 10/1/2024
86. Stewart
Jimmy Stewart The Grand Design by Joy Callaway 9/28/2024
87. Taylor Pritchard PeeWee Taylor The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart 8/7/2024
88. Thomas
Lathell Thompson Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator by Gary Noessner 7/19/2024
Dr. Blaire Thomas Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score 8/27/2024
89. Thompson
Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson 7/17/2024
Everett Thompson Get Lucky by Katherine Center 9/5/2024
90. Torres
Mr. Torres Stormy Weather by Carl Hiaasen 8/13/2024
91. Turner
Sherriff Jack Turner A Margin for Murder by Lauren Elliott 10/20/2024
92. Walker
Steven Walker On Gin Lane by Brooke Lea Foster 11/28/2024
93. Ward
94. Watson
Doc Watson Run, Rose, Run by James Patterson and Dolly Parton 9/13/2024
95. White
Tim White The Last Good Heist: The Inside Story of The Biggest Single Payday in the Criminal History of the Northeast by Tim White 8/28/2024
96. Williams
Cheryl Williams A Simple Plan by Scott Smith 10/1/2024
97. Wilson
Jeff WilsonA Margin for Murder by Lauren Elliott 10/20/2024
98. Wood
Evie Woods The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods 7/31/2024
99. Wright
Georgia Wright City of Saints by Andrew Hunt 7/12/2024
Silas Wright Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score 8/27/2024
100. Young
Helen 'Nell' Young and Dr. Daniel Young The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd 7/12/2024

Welcome everyone!

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names


For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
5. Bailey
6. Baker: The House in the Cerulean Sea-TJ Klune, 7/1/24
7. Bennet
8. Brooks: Sideline Infraction-Emily Silver, 7/2/24
9. Brown
10. Campbell
11. Carter
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
15. Collins
16. Cook
17. Cooper
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard
37. Hughes
38. Jackson
39. James
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson: Every Wrong You Right-JE Parker, 5/22/25
42. Jones
43. Kelly: The Pumpkin Spice Café-Laurie Gilmore, 9/20/24
44. Kim
45. King
46. Lee
47. Lewis
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker: Every Wrong You Right-JE Parker, 5/22/25
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
74. Richardson: More Than a Spark-Christie Gordon, 5/12/25
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott: More Than a Spark-Christie Gordon, 5/12/25
85. Smith
86. Stewart
87. Taylor
88. Thomas
89. Thompson
90. Torres: Tristan-Samantha Lind, 7/28/24
91. Turner
92. Walker
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
96. Williams
97. Wilson: Road to You-Jaclyn Quinn, 8/1/24
98. Wood
99. Wright
100. Young: Sideline Infraction-Emily Silver, 7/2/24

FINISHED! 100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

61/51+
*(2) alternate spelling
(Note: All last names)

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names -

(3) The Expectant Detectives (The Expectant Detectives 1) Kat Ailes 07/01/24

33. Harris - p. 36
46. Lee - p. 367
94. Watson - p. 240

(2) Summers at the Saint Mary Kay Andrews 07/5/24

61. Nelson - p. 257
79. Rogers - p. 66

(4) The Magician's Assistant Ann Patchett 07/07/24

2. Allen - p. 2
36. Howard - p. 24
80. Ross - p. 353
87. Taylor - p. 286

(16) False Value (Rivers of London 8) Ben Aaronovitch 07/15/24

1. Adams - p. 258
6. Baker - p. 291
11. Carter - p. 101
15. Collins - p. 278
39. James - p. 238
41. Johnson - p. 3
47. Lewis - p. 53
50. Martin - p. 213
54. Mitchell - p. 254
57. Morgan - p. 1
66. Perez - p. 212
84. Scott - p. 295
85. Smith - p.146
88. Thomas - p. 27
92. Walker - p. 158
96. Williams - p. 162

(7) The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Daniel James Brown 07/08/24

9. Brown - p. 3
14. Clark - p. 84
30. Green - p. 106
45. King - p. 87
58. Morris - p. 4
95. White - p. 4
99. Wright - p. 229

(4) Murder in a Scottish Garden (Scottish Shire Mystery 2) Traci Hall 07/09/24

7. Bennet - (Bennett) p. 2
16. Cook (Cooke) - p. 69
32. Hall - Traci Hall (author)
67. Peterson - p. 46

(13) The Guncle Abroad(The Guncle 2) Steven Rowley 07/11/24

4. Anderson - p. 123
21. Diaz - p. 202
42. Jones - p. 264
44. Kim - p. 305
53. Miller - p. 306
55. Moore - p. 236
64. Parker - p. 124
72. Reed - p. 294
77. Robinson - p. 168
89. Thompson - p. 41
97. Wilson - p. 48
98. Wood - p. 97
100. Young - p. 82

(3) Amongst Our Weapons Ben Aaronovitch 07/07/24

20. Davis - p. 52
23. Evans - p. 52
91. Turner - p. 148

(2) Brooklyn (Eilish Lacey 1) Colm Tóibín 07/18/24

43. Kelly - p. 4
59. Murphy - p. 15

(6) Angel Falls Kristin Hannah 07/20/24

5. Bailey - p. 351
8. Brooks - p. 152
10. Campbell - p. 3
22. Edwards - p. 88
68. Phillips - p. 394
86. Stewart - p. 190

(1) The Queen and I Sue Townsend 07/20/24

65. Patel - @93%

Do they need to be last names?
Also, do they need to be the exact spelling - such as Bennett verses Bennet?
Thanks

Melissa A wrote: "Do they need to be last names?
Also, do they need to be the exact spelling - such as Bennett verses Bennet?
Thanks"

No, you can use the names as first too. Spelling doesn't matter. I saw that Bennet when I posted and thought someone will ask! LOL! :)

I just thought of something else - they could be like the name in a business like Young's Tree Service.

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

62 of 51+

Level 2: 51+ Names

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen
🔹️3. Alvarez - Carlos Alvarez - Blood Orchid - Stuart Woods - 3.5 Stars - 3/3/25
4. Anderson
🔹️5. Bailey - Bob Bailey - Stars and Strikes - Dan Epstein - 4.5 Stars - 1/15/25
🔹️6. Baker - Sterling Baker - The Executioner's Song - Norman Mailer - 3.5 Stars - 3/13/25
🔹️7. Bennet - Carol Bennett - Dominion - C.J. Sansom - 4 Stars - 5/22/25
🔹️8. Brooks - Natalie Brooks - Heaven, Texas - Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 3 Stars - 6/28/25
🔹️9. Brown - Joe Brown - Stars and Strikes - Dan Epstein - 4.5 Stars - 1/15/25
🔹️10. Campbell - Mike Romero - The Sun Also Rises - Ernest Hemingway - 5/16/25
🔹️11. Carter - Carter McCoy - Forever Blue - Suzanne Brockmann - 3 Stars - 6/17/25
🔹️12. Castillo - Agent Castillo - Missing in Flight - Audrey J. Cole - 4 Stars - 3/19/25
🔹️13. Chavez - Manuel D. Chavex - A Fistful of Collars - Spencer Quinn - 4 Stars - 1/9/25
14. Clark
15. Collins
16. Cook
🔹️17. Cooper - Cecil Cooper - Stars and Strikes - Dan Epstein - 4.5 Stars - 1/15/25
🔹️18. Cox - Elbert Cox - Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly - 4 Stars - 6/19/25
🔹️19. Cruz - Oscar Cruz - The Lost City of Z - David Grann - 10/3/24
🔹️20. Davis - John King Davis - Alone in Antarctica - Felicity Aston - 10/25/24
🔹️21. Diaz - Juan Carlos Diaz - The Lost City of Z - David Grann - 10/3/24
22. Edwards
🔹️23. Evans - Dave Evans - Valley of the Lost - Vicki Delany - 4 Stars - 6/30/25
🔹️24. Flores - Arturo Flores - It Had to Be You - Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 4 Stars - 2/17/25
25. Foster - Larry Foster
🔹️26. Garcia - Carlos Garcia - Genesis - Chris Carter - 4.5 Stars - 4/14/25
🔹️27. Gomez - Gomez Adams - Fire Strike - Mike Maden - 4.5 Stars - 2/21/25
🔹️28. Gonzales - Alicia Gonzalez - The Lost City of Z - David Grann - 10/3/24
29. Gray
30. Green
🔹️31. Gutierrez - M. Gutierrez - C is for Corpse - Sue Grafton - 4 Stars - 6/14/25
32. Hall
33. Harris
🔹️34. Hernandez - Keith Hernandez - Stars and Strikes - Dan Epstein - 4.5 Stars - 1/15/25
35. Hill
🔹️36. Howard - Howard Mercer - Love & Gelato - Jenna Evans Welch - 10/19/24
🔹️37. Hughes - Michael Hughes - Something Blue - Emma Jameson - 3 Stars - 5/21/25
🔹️38. Jackson - Mary Jackson - Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly - 4 Stars - 6/19/25
🔹️39. James - James - James - Percival Everett - 5 Stars - 5/4/25
40. Jimenez
🔹️41. Johnson - Katherine Johnson - Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly - 4 Stars - 6/19/25
🔹️42. Jones - Joan Jones - Valley of the Lost - Vicki Delany - 4 Stars - 6/30/25
🔹️43. Kelly - Kelly Ann Teller - Genesis - Chris Carter - 4.5 Stars - 4/14/25
44. Kim
45. King
46. Lee
🔹️47. Lewis - David Lewis - A Jewel in the Crown - David Lewis - 5 Stars - 5/17/25
48. Long
🔹️49. Lopez - ChiChi Lopez - Passions in Death - J.D. Robb - 10/11/24
50. Martin
🔹️51. Martinez - Buck Martinez - Stars and Strikes - Dan Epstein - 4.5 Stars - 1/15/25
🔹️52. Mendoza - Mario Mendoza - Stars and Strikes - Dan Epstein - 4.5 Stars - 1/15/25
🔹️53. Miller - Miller Doe - Valley of the Lost - Vicki Delany - 4 Stars - 6/30/25
54. Mitchell
🔹️55. Moore - Carey Moore - Prior Bad Acts - Tami Hoag - 4 Stars - 6/11/25
56. Morales
🔹️57. Morgan - Morgan Bedwyn - Slightly Married - Mary Balogh - 4 Stars - 4/22/25
🔹️58. Morris - Eve Morris - Slightly Married - Mary Balogh - 4 Stars - 4/22/25
🔹️59. Murphy - Mark Murphy - Fire Strike - Mike Maden - 4.5 Stars - 2/21/25
60. Myers
🔹️61. Nelson - Nelson DeMille - The Lion - Nelson DeMille - 4 Stars - 5/1/25
🔹️62. Nguyen - Nora Nguyen - Adam & Evie's Matchmaking Tour - Nora Nguyen - 10/22/24
🔹️63. Ortiz - Diego Ortiz - Murder in the White House - Margaret Truman - 3.5 Stars - 3/10/25
🔹️64. Parker - Tommy Parker - Forever Blue - Suzanne Brockmann - 3 Stars - 6/17/25
🔹️65. Patel - Paliwalar Patel - The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smith - 4 Stars - 2/15/25
🔹️66. Perez - Marty Perez - Stars and Strikes - Dan Epstein - 4.5 Stars - 1/15/25
🔹️67. Peterson - Al Peterson - In The Shadow Of The Glacier - Vicki Delany - 3 Stars - 6/22/25
🔹️68. Phillips - Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Heaven, Texas - Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 3 Stars - 6/28/25
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
🔹️73. Reyes - Tom Reyes - Fire Strike - Mike Maden - 4.5 Stars - 2/21/25
🔹️74. Richardson - Samantha Richardson - The Deal - Elle Kennedy - 3 Stars - 6/25/25
🔹️75. Rivera - Geraldo Rivera - The Executioner's Song - Norman Mailer - 3.5 Stars - 3/13/25
76. Roberts
77. Robinson
🔹️78. Rodriguez - Trini Rodriguez - Blood Orchid - Stuart Woods - 3.5 Stars - 3/3/25
79. Rogers
80. Ross
🔹️81. Ruiz - Agent Ruiz - Missing in Flight - Audrey J. Cole - 4 Stars - 3/19/25
🔹️82. Sanchez - Aron Sanchez - Love, Loss, and What We Ate - Padma Lakshmi - 3 Stars - 2/1/25
🔹️83. Sanders - Marcus Sanders - Valley of the Lost - Vicki Delany - 4 Stars - 6/30/25
84. Scott
🔹️85. Smith - Molly Smith - In The Shadow Of The Glacier - Vicki Delany - 3 Stars - 6/22/25
86. Stewart
🔹️87. Taylor - Ophelia Taylor - Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly - 4 Stars - 6/19/25
🔹️88. Thomas - Thomas Byrdsong - Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly - 4 Stars - 6/19/25
🔹️89. Thompson - Walter Thompson - A Jewel in the Crown - David Lewis - 5 Stars - 5/17/25
🔹️90. Torres - Rck Torres - A Fistful of Collars - Spencer Quinn - 4 Stars - 1/9/25
🔹️91. Turner - Kathlen Turner - No Turning Back - Tiffany Snow - 3 Stars - 4/6/25
92. Walker
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
🔹️96. Williams - James Wiiiliams - Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly - 4 Stars - 6/19/25
🔹️97. Wilson - Alex Wilson - Hide - Lisa Gardner - 4 Stars - 6/26/25
98. Wood
🔹️99. Wright - Katherine Wright- To Slip the Bonds of Earth - Amanda Flower - 3.5 Stars - 5/26/25
100. Young

Welcome Lynda!

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Goal: 58/51+
Level 2: 51+ Names

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
• 1. Adams

• 2. Allen - The House of Eve - Sadeqa Johnson - 08/13/24 - Fred Allen
• 3. Alvarez - The Cemetery of Untold Stories - Julia Alvarez - 10/01/24
• 4. Anderson - I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom - Jason Pargin - 11/29/24 - Gillian Anderson
• 5. Bailey - Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies - Catherine Mack - 07/26/24 - Jonathan Bailey
• 6. Baker - A Summer Affair - Elin Hilderbrand - 07/08/24 - Elijah Baker
• 7. Bennet - Funny Story - Emily Henry - 11/22/24 - Jane Bennet
• 8. Brooks - I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom - Jason Pargin - 11/29/24 - Jolene Brooks
• 9. Brown - Moonlight, Murder, and Small Town Secrets - K.C. Hart - 07/05/24 - Evelyn Brown
• 10. Campbell - Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World: A History - William Alexander - 07/21/24 - Chris Campbell
• 11. Carter - The Misfits - James Howe - 07/23/24 - DuShawn Carter

• 12. Castillo
• 13. Chavez

• 14. Clark - I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom - Jason Pargin - 11/29/24 - Tanisha Clark
• 15. Collins - Funny Story - Emily Henry - 11/22/24 - Peter Collins

• 16. Cook

• 17. Cooper - The Violin Conspiracy - Brendan Slocumb - 09/17/24 - Anderson Cooper

• 18. Cox

• 19. Cruz - The Cemetery of Untold Stories - Julia Alvarez - 10/01/24 - Manuel Cruz
• 20. Davis - A Summer Affair - Elin Hilderbrand - 07/08/24 - Francine Davis
• 21. Diaz - I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom - Jason Pargin - 11/29/24 - Patrick Diaz

• 22. Edwards
• 23. Evans

• 24. Flores - It Would Be Night in Caracas - Karina Sainz Borgo - 07/14/24 - Marjorie Flores

• 25. Foster
• 26. Garcia
• 27. Gomez
• 28. Gonzales

• 29. Gray - Powerless - Lauren Roberts - 07/30/24 - Paedyn Gray
• 30. Green - I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom - Jason Pargin - 11/29/24 - Phil Greene

• 31. Gutierrez
• 32. Hall

• 33. Harris - When in Vanuatu - Nicki Chen - 10/18/24 - Diana Harris McIntosh
• 34. Hernandez - Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World: A History - William Alexander - 07/21/24

• 35. Hill
• 36. Howard
• 37. Hughes

• 38. Jackson - A Summer Affair - Elin Hilderbrand - 07/08/24 - Julie Jackson
• 39. James - My Darling Dreadful Thing - Johanna van Veen - 10/28/24 - Henry James
• 40. Jimenez - The Violin Conspiracy - Brendan Slocumb - 09/17/24 - Pilar Jimenez
• 41. Johnson - Harry Potter és az Azkabani Fogoly - J.K. Rowling - 09/02/24 - Angelina Johnson
• 42. Jones - A Summer Affair - Elin Hilderbrand - 07/08/24 - Bob Jones
• 43. Kelly - Fairy Tale - Stephen King - 08/25/24 - Grace Kelly

• 44. Kim

• 45. King - Fairy Tale - Stephen King - 08/25/24

• 46. Lee
• 47. Lewis
• 48. Long

• 49. Lopez - The Cemetery of Untold Stories - Julia Alvarez - 10/01/24 - Vitalina Lopez

• 50. Martin

• 51. Martinez - A Love Like the Sun - Riss M. Neilson - 09/13/24 - Melinda Martinez

• 52. Mendoza
• 53. Miller

• 54. Mitchell - Every Summer After - Carley Fortune - 10/17/24 - Joni Mitchell
• 55. Moore - The House of Eve - Sadeqa Johnson - 08/13/24 - Wild Bill Moore

• 56. Morales

• 57. Morgan - The Dark Heart: A True Story of Greed, Murder, and an Unlikely Investigator - Joakim Palmkvist - 08/23/24 - Dexter Morgan

• 58. Morris

• 59. Murphy - A Love Like the Sun - Riss M. Neilson - 09/13/24 - Bridget and Wilma Murphy

• 60. Myers
• 61. Nelson

• 62. Nguyen - When in Vanuatu - Nicki Chen - 10/18/24 - Henri Nguyen

• 63. Ortiz

• 64. Parker - Fairy Tale - Stephen King - 08/25/24 - Alice Parker
• 65. Patel - A Summer Affair - Elin Hilderbrand - 07/08/24 - Gita Patel
• 66. Perez - It Would Be Night in Caracas - Karina Sainz Borgo - 07/14/24 - Maria Fernanda Perez

• 67. Peterson
• 68. Phillips

• 69. Price - The Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver - 11/11/24 - Orleanna Price
• 70. Ramirez - The Cemetery of Untold Stories - Julia Alvarez - 10/01/24 - Toni Ramirez
• 71. Ramos - The Utopian Generation - Pepetela - 28/09/24 - Vitor Ramos
• 72. Reed - The Violin Conspiracy - Brendan Slocumb - 09/17/24 - Tommy Reed
• 73. Reyes - When in Vanuatu - Nicki Chen - 10/18/24 - Marilu Reyes

• 74. Richardson

• 75. Rivera - Fairy Tale - Stephen King - 08/25/24 - Geraldo Rivera
• 76. Roberts - A Summer Affair - Elin Hilderbrand - 07/08/24 - Julia Roberts
• 77. Robinson - Fairy Tale - Stephen King - 08/25/24 - Edward G. Robinson
• 78. Rodriguez - It Would Be Night in Caracas - Karina Sainz Borgo - 07/14/24 - Francisco Rodriguez
• 79. Rogers - The Caliph's House - Tahir Shah - 08/21/24 - Ginger Rogers

• 80. Ross
• 81. Ruiz
• 82. Sanchez
• 83. Sanders
• 84. Scott

• 85. Smith - Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies - Catherine Mack - 07/26/24 - Connor Smith
• 86. Stewart - Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World: A History - William Alexander - 07/21/24 - Martha Stewart
• 87. Taylor - I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom - Jason Pargin - 11/29/24 - Tanya Taylor
• 88. Thomas - Harry Potter és az Azkabani Fogoly - J.K. Rowling - 09/02/24 - Dean Thomas
• 89. Thompson - A Love Like the Sun - Riss M. Neilson - 09/13/24 - Laniah Thompson
• 90. Torres - Coming Home for Christmas - RaeAnne Thayne - 11/13/24 - Christina Torres
• 91. Turner - An Unnecessary Woman - Rabih Alameddine - 07/13/24 - Lana Turner

• 92. Walker
• 93. Ward
• 94. Watson
• 95. White

• 96. Williams - The Misfits - James Howe - 07/23/24 - Daryl Williams
• 97. Wilson - A Summer Affair - Elin Hilderbrand - 07/08/24 - Erica Wilson
• 98. Wood - Harry Potter és az Azkabani Fogoly - J.K. Rowling - 09/02/24 - Oliver Wood

• 99. Wright
• 100. Young

Welcome Ferenc!

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

FOUND 54/51+

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams - pg 7 Jade Adams
All I Want : A Holiday Horror Story by Marie Aitchison 10/4/24
2. Allen - Character River Allen
Gathering Mist by Margaret Mizushima 2/14/25
3. Alvarez - pg 95 "Ramon Alvarez, a friend of Alex's"
The Pumpkin Thief by Melanie Jackson 10/20/24
4. Anderson
5. Bailey - pg 51 Hunter Bailey
Gathering Mist by Margaret Mizushima 2/14/25
6. Baker - pg 13 Chelsea Baker
All I Want : A Holiday Horror Story by Marie Aitchison 10/4/24
7. Bennett - MC Michael Bennett
Manhunt by James Patterson 1/5/2025
8. Brooks
9. Brown - pg 24 "...woman named Glinda Brown"
Crime of Fashion by Emma Rosenblum 5/24/25
10. Campbell - pg 49 "If I wanted an Emily Clark or a Campbell Reed..."
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins 7/23/24
11. Carter - pg 50 Fred Carter
Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker 6/16/25
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark - pg 49 "If I wanted an Emily Clark or a Campbell Reed..."
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins 7/23/24
15. Collins - pg 41 "...while drummer Sam Collins"
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins 2/2/25
16. Cook
17. Cooper - MC's brother Cooper
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham 8/9/24
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis - MC Chloe Davis
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham 8/9/24
21. Diaz
22. Edwards - Karen Edwards
The Donor by Clare Mackintosh 1/2/25
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster - pg 49 "I want to thanks Merc Foster"
Gathering Mist by Margaret Mizushima 2/14/25
26. Garcia - Anthony Garcia
Home Sweet Murder by James Patterson 10/9/24
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray - Author Andrew Neil Gray
The Ghost Line by Andrew Neil Gray 12/24/24
30. Green - pg 59 "Chess, you wanted to call it Green"
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins 2/2/25
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris - Author Charlaine Harris
Three Bedrooms, One Corpse by Charlaine Harris 9/16/24
34. Hernandez - Joseph Hernandez
Key Lime Die by Summer Prescott 10/5/24
35. Hill - Officer Drake Hill
Gathering Mist by Margaret Mizushima 2/14/25
36. Howard
37. Hughes
38. Jackson - Author Melanie Jackson
The Pumpkin Thief by Melanie Jackson 10/20/24
39. James - Author James Patterson
Manhunt by James Patterson
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson - Officer Nick Johnson
Home Sweet Murder by James Patterson 10/9/24
42. Jones - Valjean Jones
The Praying Mantis Bride  by Dean Koontz 1/31/25
43. Kelly - Kelly Wedgewood - Shirley Sherman's daughter
Home Sweet Murder by James Patterson 10/9/24
44. Kim
45. King - pg 33 "But I read a lot of Stephen King"
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins 7/23/24
46. Lee - Tara Lee, Lit Wits member
The Pumpkin Thief by Melanie Jackson 10/20/24
47. Lewis - Althea Lewis, Chloe's cousin
The Pumpkin Thief by Melanie Jackson 10/20/24
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin - pg 17 "Dean Martin's smooth vocals..."
All I Want : A Holiday Horror Story by Marie Aitchison 10/4/24
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller - pg 16 "across the street the Millers have already..."
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins 2/2/25
54. Mitchell - pg 179 "Bigger than Joni Mitchell"
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins 2/2/25
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan - DS Morgan
The Donor by Clare Mackintosh 1/2/25
58. Morris
59. Murphy - pg 44 "It's Murphy's Law."
The Pumpkin Thief by Melanie Jackson 10/20/24
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker - Amanda Parker
Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen 10/6/24
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips - Author Gin Phillips
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips 7/2/24
69. Price - pg 316 "His names is Tyler Price"
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham 8/9/24
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed - pg 1 "Mrs. Reed looks sympathetic"
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins 7/23/24
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera - pg 34 "murals in the style of Diego Rivera"
The Debriefing by Jeffery Deaver 1/31/25
76. Roberts - "Christmas Eve" by S. C. Roberts
Crimson Snow: Winter Mysteries by Martin Edwards 6/8/25
77. Robinson - pg 5 "...the kooky Mrs. Robinson Act"
The Nosy Neighbor by Nita Prose 6/7/25
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers - pg 38 "a Latino Mr. Rogers"
The Debriefing by Jeffery Deaver 1/31/25
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders - Author Nicola Sanders
Don't Let Her Stay by Nicola Sanders 5/22/25
84. Scott
85. Smith - pg 16 "...had a place down at Smith Lake"
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins 7/23/24
86. Stewart
87. Taylor - pg 9 "...weird combinaton of Taylor Swift"
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins 2/2/25
88. Thomas - Detective Thomas
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham 8/9/24
89. Thompson - pg 40 "...her longtime literary agent Jeremy Thompson"
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins 2/2/25
90. Torres
91. Turner
92. Walker - MC Cole Walker
Gathering Mist by Margaret Mizushima 2/14/25
93. Ward
94. Watson - Dr. Watson in "Christmas Eve" by S. C. Roberts
Crimson Snow: Winter Mysteries by Martin Edwards 6/8/25
95. White - pg 7 "Snow White"
The Pumpkin Thief by Melanie Jackson 10/20/24
96. Williams - Author Katie Williams
My Murder by Katie Williams 2/5/25
97. Wilson - Author Sariah Wilson
Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson 2/6/25
98. Wood - MC Holly Wood
Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple 12/30/24
99. Wright - Randy Wright
Death by Baguette: A Valentine's Day Murder in Paris by Jennifer S. Alderson 10/13/24
100. Young

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100 Most Common Last Names in the United States

Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

54/100

The Names
Adams, Allen, Alvarez, Anderson, Bailey, Baker, Bennet, Brooks, Brown, Campbell, Carter, Castillo, Chavez, Clark, Collins, Cook, Cooper, Cox, Cruz, Davis, Diaz, Edwards, Evans, Flores, Foster, Garcia, Gomez, Gonzales, Gray, Green, Gutierrez, Hall, Harris, Hernandez, Hill, Howard, Hughes, Jackson, James, Jimenez, Johnson, Jones, Kelly, Kim, King, Lee, Lewis, Long, Lopez, Martin, Martinez, Mendoza, Miller, Mitchell, Moore, Morales, Morgan, Morris, Murphy, Myers, Nelson, Nguyen, Ortiz, Parker, Patel, Perez, Peterson, Phillips, Price, Ramirez, Ramos, Reed, Reyes, Richardson, Rivera, Roberts, Robinson, Rodriguez, Rogers, Ross, Ruiz, Sanchez, Sanders, Scott, Smith, Stewart, Taylor, Thomas, Thompson, Torres, Turner, Walker, Ward, Watson, White, Williams, Wilson, Wood, Wright, Young

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1. Adams, Vincent "Beast" In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec 01/16/2025
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson, MaryAnn In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec 01/16/2025
5. Bailey, Mr. First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn 10/26/2024
6. Baker
7. Bennet
8. Brooks
9. Brown, Murray The Sandman: Act III by Neil Gaiman 09/26/2024
10. Campbell
11. Carter, Hal "Dolly" The Sandman: Act I by Neil Gaiman 08/23/2024
12. Castillo, Aiden The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas 07/02/2024
13. Chavez
14. Clark, Tamara (Clarke) Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall 07/15/2024
15. Collins, Roger The Mystery of Collinwood by Marilyn Ross 07/29/2024
16. Cook, Harris Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory 01/02/2025
17. Cooper
18. Cox, Brian (Voice Actor) The Sandman: Act II by Neil Gaiman 09/08/2024
19. Cruz, Ivelisse "Evie" Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria 11/16/2024
20. Davis, GeneVieve author of How to Do Magic That Works 08/03/2024
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans, Maggie The Phantom and Barnabas Collins by Marilyn Ross 12/17/2024
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia, Hugo The Lion's Den by Anthony Marra 02/17/2025
27. Gomez, Sonya Q-Space by Greg Cox 12/14/2024
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green, Professor Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall 07/15/2024
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall, Hippolyta "Lyta" The Sandman: Act I by Neil Gaiman 08/23/2024
33. Harris
34. Hernandez
35. Hill, Maisy The Sandman: Act II by Neil Gaiman 09/08/2024
36. Howard
37. Hughes
38. Jackson Tornado Warning: Raining Love by Reba Bale 07/23/2024
39. James
40. Jimenez, Abby author of Worst Wingman Ever 01/07/2025
41. Johnson In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec 01/16/2025
42. Jones Tornado Warning: Raining Love by Reba Bale 07/23/2024
43. Kelly, Emmett Dirty Thirty Janet Evanovich 11/28/2024
44. Kim, Mrs. Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria 11/16/2024
45. King, Lorelei (Voice Actor) The Sandman: Act II by Neil Gaiman 09/08/2024
46. Lee, Kevin Fire & Ice by Robin Lynn 08/29/2024
47. Lewis, Charlie Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall 07/15/2024
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin, Lucas The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas 07/02/2024
51. Martinez, Jesse Fire & Ice by Robin Lynn 08/29/2024
52. Mendoza
53. Miller, Mickey Fire & Ice by Robin Lynn 08/29/2024
54. Mitchell, KA (Author) The Christmas Proposition by K.A. Mitchell 12/17/2024
55. Moore, Charlotte (Voice actor) The Sandman: Act III by Neil Gaiman 09/26/2024
56. Morales
57. Morgan, Matthew The Mystery of Collinwood by Marilyn Ross 07/29/2024
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers, Harry (Voice Actor) The Sandman: Act III by Neil Gaiman 09/26/2024
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker, Lydia (Voice Actor) The Sandman: Act II by Neil Gaiman 09/08/2024
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips, Sian (Voice Actor) The Sandman: Act II by Neil Gaiman 09/08/2024
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts, Ashley Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall 07/15/2024
77. Robinson, Miss "Cinderella" The Murder on the Links & Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie 07/13/2024
78. Rodriguez Dirty Thirty Janet Evanovich 11/28/2024
79. Rogers, Julie (Voice Actor) The Sandman: Act II by Neil Gaiman 09/08/2024
80. Ross, Marilyn author of Barnabas Collins Versus the Warlock 01/04/2025
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez Dirty Thirty Janet Evanovich 11/28/2024
83. Sanders
84. Scott
85. Smith, Kevin (Voice Actor) The Sandman: Act I by Neil Gaiman 08/23/2024
86. Stewart, Callum Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson 01/05/2025
87. Taylor, T. author of The Universal Fantasy List: Romance 09/06/2024
88. Thomas, Ellen (Voice Actor) The Sandman: Act II by Neil Gaiman 09/08/2024
89. Thompson, Jill (Voice Actor) The Sandman: Act III by Neil Gaiman 09/26/2024
90. Torres
91. Turner, Aidan (Voice Actor) The Sandman: Act II by Neil Gaiman 09/08/2024
92. Walker, Rose The Sandman: Act I by Neil Gaiman 08/23/2024
93. Ward, Luke Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey 11/18/2024
94. Watson
95. White, Adam Chicks Kick Butt by Various Authors 09/29/2024
96. Williams
97. Wilson, John The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 10/21/2024
98. Wood(s), Nathasha Buy Me by Alexa Riley 02/04/2025
99. Wright, Jeffrey (Voice Actor) The Sandman: Act I by Neil Gaiman 08/23/2024
100. Young
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Level 2: 51+ Names
Read for: 81
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1. Adams
Adams - The White Darkness, David Grann |

2. Allen
Woody Allen - Red, White & Royal Blue, Casey McQuiston | 8/30
Phillip Allen Clark - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

3. Alvarez
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

4. Anderson
Slow Burn, Julie Garwood | 8/28

5. Bailey
Baileys Irish Cream - So Close, Sylvia Day | 9/14

6. Baker
baker - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

7. Bennet
Coen, Sawyer Bennet | 7/3
Mrs Bennet - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
Kennedy Bennet - Never Fall for Your Enemy, Kate O'Keeffe | 8/11
Drake, Sawyer Bennett | 9/8

8. Brooks
Brooks - Wildflower Falls, Denise Hunter | 8/18

9. Brown
brown - The Negotiator, Avery Flynn | 7/17
brown - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

10. Campbell
Colonel Campbell - Emma, Jane Austen | 8/3

11. Carter
Brittany Carter - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2

12. Castillo

13. Chavez

14. Clark
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2
Phillip Allen Clark - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

15. Collins
Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins | 7/23
Peter Collins - Funny Story, Emily Henry | 8/6

16. Cook
cook - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

17. Cooper
Wildflower Falls, Denise Hunter | 8/18

18. Cox

19. Cruz
Corral de la Cruz - The Familiar, Leigh Bardugo | 7/8

20. Davis
Mr. Davis - Old Flames and New Fortunes, Sarah Hogle | 7/29
Stephanie Davis - Slow Burn, Julie Garwood | 8/28

21. Diaz

22. Edwards
Martin Edwards - The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California's First Drive-Through and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon, Lynsi Snyder | 9/7

23. Evans
Tom Evans - The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California's First Drive-Through and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon, Lynsi Snyder | 9/7

24. Flores

25. Foster
foster - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
Death Overdue, Allison Brook | 9/20

26. Garcia
Unbreakable, Rebecca Shea | 8/14
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

27. Gomez
Gomez - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

28. Gonzales

29. Gray
gray - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

30. Green
Cameron Green - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2
green - The Negotiator, Avery Flynn | 7/17
Mr. Green - Emma, Jane Austen | 8/3
green - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
Anna Green - The Paradise Problem, Christina Lauren, 8/31

31. Gutierrez

32. Hall
hall - Forever, Ivy Smoak | 7/8
hall - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

33. Harris
Luke Harris - Waiting For Love, Marie Force | 8/5

34. Hernandez

35. Hill
Avery Hill - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2
hill - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

36. Howard
Chuck Howard - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

37. Hughes
Ben Hughes - Wildflower Falls, Denise Hunter | 8/18

38. Jackson
Ted/Louise Jackson - Flying Angels, Danielle Steel | 8/7
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

39. James
James - Forever, Ivy Smoak | 7/8

40. Jimenez
The Friend Zone, Abby Jimenez | 8/3

41. Johnson
Deanna Johnson - Entwined with You, Sylvia Day | 7/16
Mrs. Johnson - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
Barb Johnson - The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

42. Jones
Tiffany Jones - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2
Chi Chi Jones - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
Indiana Jones - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

43. Kelly
Kelly - One Year Home, Marie Force | 10/16

44. Kim
Kim - Never Fall for Your One that Got Away, Kate O'Keeffe | 10/21

45. King
Alex King - Old Flames and New Fortunes, Sarah Hogle | 7/29
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

46. Lee
The Negotiator, Avery Flynn | 7/17
The Downstairs Girl, Stacey Lee | 11/14

47. Lewis

48. Long
long - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2
Tom Lake, Ann Patchett | 9/16

49. Lopez
Javier Lopez - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2

50. Martin
Mr. Robert Martin - Emma, Jane Austen | 8/3
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2
Martin Edwards - The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California's First Drive-Through and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon, Lynsi Snyder | 9/7
Tom Lake, Ann Patchett | 9/16

51. Martinez
Alex Martinez - Waiting For Love, Marie Force | 8/5
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

52. Mendoza
Don Alonzo de Mendoza - The Familiar, Leigh Bardugo | 7/8

53. Miller
Miller - Forever, Ivy Smoak | 7/8
Amy Miller - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain | 9/10

54. Mitchell
Joni Mitchell - Red, White & Royal Blue, Casey McQuiston | 8/30

55. Moore
Craig Moore - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

56. Morales

57. Morgan
Flying Angels, Danielle Steel | 8/7

58. Morris
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

59. Murphy
Ed Murphy - Flying Angels, Danielle Steel | 8/7

60. Myers
Seth Meyers - One Year Home, Marie Force | 10/16

61. Nelson
Mr. Nelson - Tom Lake, Ann Patchett | 9/16

62. Nguyen

63. Ortiz

64. Parker
Parker - Entwined with You, Sylvia Day | 7/16

65. Patel

66. Perez
Antonio Pérez - The Familiar, Leigh Bardugo | 7/8

67. Peterson
Kristen Peterson - The Friend Zone, Abby Jimenez | 8/3
Dr. Peterson - Unbreakable, Rebecca Shea | 8/14

68. Phillips
Emerson Phillips - One Year Home, Marie Force | 10/16

69. Price
price - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

70. Ramirez
Ramirez Family - Tom Lake, Ann Patchett | 9/16

71. Ramos
72. Reed
Reed Bennett - Apprentice in Death, J.D. Robb | 10/13
73. Reyes

74. Richardson
Moody Richardson - Little Fires Everywhere, Celeste Ng | 9/4

75. Rivera

76. Roberts
Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

77. Robinson
Wildflower Falls, Denise Hunter | 8/18

78. Rodriguez
Juan Rodriguez - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2

79. Rogers
Ben Rogers - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain | 9/10

80. Ross

81. Ruiz
Michelle Ruiz - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2

82. Sanchez
Sanchez - One Year Home, Marie Force | 10/16

83. Sanders
Lt Sanders - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

84. Scott
Scott - Entwined with You, Sylvia Day | 7/16

85. Smith
Harriet Smith - Emma, Jane Austen | 8/3

86. Stewart

87. Taylor
Cary Taylor - Entwined with You, Sylvia Day | 7/16

88. Thomas
Thomas - Waiting For Love, Marie Force | 8/5
Thomas - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain | 9/10

89. Thompson
Scott Thompson - Death Overdue, Allison Brook | 9/20
90. Torres
91. Turner
Turner - One Year Home, Marie Force | 10/16

92. Walker
walker - Tom Lake, Ann Patchett | 9/16

93. Ward
The Beloved, J.R. Ward | 7/5

94. Watson
Dr. Watson - The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, Nancy Springer | 8/2

95. White
white - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

96. Williams
Roy Williams - Sing You Home, Ava Hunter | 7/24

97. Wilson
Wilson Construction - Never Fall for Your One that Got Away, Kate O'Keeffe | 10/21

98. Wood
wood - Waiting For Love, Marie Force | 8/5

99. Wright
Jocko Wright - Death Overdue, Allison Brook | 9/20

100. Young
Conlon Young - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2 (hide spoiler)]

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 2: 51+ Names

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For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
*1. Adams Another One Bites the Crust Ellie Alexander 07.08.24 4 stars Officer Adams
*2. Allen A Crime of Passion Fruit Ellie Alexander 07.04.24 4 stars Grayson Allen
*3. Alvarez Karma's A Bitch Shannon Esposito 06.06.25 3.5 stars Sylvia Alvarez
4. Anderson
*5. Bailey Rosie and the Dreamboat ]Sally Thorne 07.24.24 5 stars Bailey Carr narrator
*6. Baker Bree Baker No Good Tea Goes Unpunished 04.25.25 4 stars
*7. Bennet Pouncing on Murder Laurie Cass 05.20.25 4 stars Erin Bennet Narrator
*8. Brooks Blueberry Blunder Amanda Flower 02.01.25 4.5 stars Juliette Brooks
*9. Brown Death in D Minor Alexia Gordon 10.02.24 4.5 stars MC Gethsemane Brown
10. Campbell
*11. Carter Mr. & Mrs. Witch Gwenda Bond 10.31.24 3.5 stars MC Griffin Carter
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
*15. Collins Charleston Green Stephanie Alexander 10.24.24 3 stars MC Tipsy Collins
16. Cook
*17. Cooper Coached to Death Victoria Laurie 01.11.25 4.5 stars MC Catherine "Cat" Cooper
18. Cox
19. Cruz
*20. Davis The Coloring Crook Krista Davis 09.13.24 4 stars Author
*21. Diaz Eastside Hedge Witch T.J. Deschamps 09.10.24 3 stars Miriam Diaz
*22. Edwards Lost in Transplantation: Memoir of an Unconventional Organ Donor Eldonna Edwards 11.28.24 3 stars Author
*23. Evans Sweep of the Heart Ilona Andrews 02.28.25 5 stars Sean Evans
*24. Flores Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend M.J. Wassmer 02.21.25 4 stars Rico Flores
*25. Foster The Obituary Society Jessica L. Randall 01.01.25 3.5 stars Ada Foster
*26. Garcia Yours Truly Abby Jimenez 03.29.25 5 stars Narrator Kyla Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
*29. Gray Haunting License Carol J. Perry 06.05.25 4 stars Penelope Josephine Gray
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
*32. Hall If the Moon Had Willow Trees Kathleen Hall 06.08.25 3 stars Author
*33. Harris Drop, Cover, and Hold On Jasmine Guillory 07.25.24 5 stars Harris Cook
*34. Hernandez Up In Smoke Chanacee Ruth-Killgore 03.19.25 3 stars Sheriff Manny Hernandez
35. Hill The Queen of the Barley Moon Eloise Hill 04.15.25 3 stars Author
36. Howard
37. Hughes
*38. Jackson Desire After Dark Marie Force 08.15.24 4 stars Tobias "Slim" Jackson
*39. James Bayou Book Thief Ellen Byron 09.24.24 3.5 stars MC Ricki James
*40. Jimenez Worst Wingman Ever Abby Jimenez 07.22.24 5 stars author
*41. Johnson Curried Away Gail Oust 03.20.25 3 stars Reba Mae Johnson
*42. Jones Darynda Jones Betwixt 07.12.24 4 stars author
*43. Kelly Four-Alarm Homicide Diane Kelly 09.21.24 5 stars Author
*44. Kim Haunting License Carol J. Perry 06.05.25 4 stars dr Kimberly "Kim" Salter
*45. King Blueberry Blunder Amanda Flower 02.01.25 4.5 stars MC Bailey King
*46. Lee Murder at the PTA Lee Hollis 10.19.25 3.5 stars Author
47. Lewis
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin
*51. Martinez Love After Dark Marie Force 08.07.24 4 stars Paul Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller Melissa F. Miller Rosemary's Gravy 06.09.25 3 stars author
*54. Mitchell Pouncing on Murder Laurie Cass 05.20.25 4 stars Mitchell Koyne
*55. Moore The Obituary Society Jessica L. Randall 01.01.25 3.5 stars MC Lila Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
*63. Ortiz Yours Truly Abby Jimenez 03.29.25 5 stars MC Briana Ortiz
*64. Parker Fatal Fascinator Jenn McKinlay 10.26.24 5 stars MC Scarlett Parker
65. Patel
66. Perez
*67. Peterson The Obituary Society Jessica L. Randall 01.01.25 3.5 stars Andy Peterson
68. Phillips Johnnie Finds a Dead Body DS Whitaker 06.27.25 3.5 stars Dr Louella "Lou" Phillips
*69. Price Under the Whispering Door T.J. Klune 05.25.25 5 stars MC Wallace Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
*74. Richardson Pouncing on Murder Laurie Cass 05.20.25 4 stars Sheriff Kit Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
*79. Rogers Up In Smoke Chanacee Ruth-Killgore 03.19.25 3 stars Mille Rogers
80. Ross
*81. Ruiz Fondant Fumble Jenn McKinlay 03.22.25 5 stars Oscar "Oz" Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
*84. Scott Bring Down the Stars Emma Scott 05.12.25 3 stars Author
*85. Smith Royal Valentine Sariah Wilson 07.26.24 5 stars Anne Smith
*86. Stewart Royal Valentine Sariah Wilson 07.26.24 5 stars Callum Stewart
*87. Taylor Trouble After Dark Marie Force 01.14.25 4 stars MC Deacon Taylor
*88. Thomas A Crime of Passion Fruit Ellie Alexander 07.04.24 4 stars Thomas Adams
*89. Thompson Winter Lost Patricia Briggs 07.02.24 5 stars Mercy Thompson- MC
90. Torres
91. Turner
*92. Walker Wedding Day and Foul Play Duffy Brown 06.04.25 5 stars Walker Boone Sigh...book boyfriend
93. Ward
*94. Watson The Exception to the Rule Christina Lauren 07.23.24 5 stars Marli Watson narrator
*95. White Stalking Around the Christmas Tree Jacqueline Frost 11.27.24 4 stars MC Holly White
*96. Williams Operation Gladio: The Unholy Alliance between the Vatican, the CIA, and the Mafia Paul L. Williams 05.22.25 4 stars Author
*97. Wilson Royal Valentine Sariah Wilson 07.26.24 5 stars Author
98. Wood
99. Wright
100. Young

TLC, Yearly Challenges, 100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 2: 51+ Names

Completed: 67/100

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For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

1. Adams➜Ch.10, 32% looking at an old Bryan Adams vinyl Summer at Tall Trees Lake
2. Allen➜Pt.1, 10:41, 2% "The next Woody Allen movie?" Check & Mate
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson➜Ch.19, p.312, 76% "You mean like Pamela Anderson?" Vampire Kisses
5. Bailey➜12:19 ..., Bailey growls. I Am Slappy's Evil Twin
6. Baker
7. Bennet➜MC, Jane Bennett Summer at Tall Trees Lake
8. Brooks➜pg. 78 ...Brooks Bros., I guess. Freaky Friday
9. Brown➜Ch.7, p.100, 24% ...Charlie Brown and a witch... Vampire Kisses
10. Campbell➜Ch.18, p.288, 70% Warhol print of Campbell's soup cans. Vampire Kisses
11. Carter➜Ch.2, 5% CEO and financial overlord of Carter & Carter Summer at Tall Trees Lake
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark➜66% Clark was the Black Hawk specialist. NSDQ M.L. Buchman found within Way of the Warrior
15. Collins➜Ch.2, 5% June winner...goes to...Felicity Collins. Summer at Tall Trees Lake
16. Cook
17. Cooper
18. Cox➜Author New Year's with the Single Dad Whitley Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis➜Ch.32, 97% Viola Davis The Perfect Find
21. Diaz➜Ch.5, 15% ...the Junot Diaz of art. The Perfect Find
22. Edwards➜pg. 74 Melissa Edwards had asked leading questions. Billion Dollar Enemy
23. Evans➜pg. 157, 38% ...swings in Evans Park. Vampire Kisses
24. Flores
25. Foster➜pg. 91 David Foster Wallace Billion Dollar Enemy
26. Garcia➜Ch.24, 7:39:58, 80% ...catching up on the Garcia-Marquez read-a-thon. Check & Mate
27. Gomez➜Ch.11, 34% ...like Selena Gomez. The Perfect Find
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green➜pg.56, 10% I beat Tina Greene in the race... The First Magnificent Summer
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall➜Ch.32, 96% ...lattes on a bench at Hall Playground. The Perfect Find
33. Harris➜p. 28 Boris Harris is 14... Freaky Friday
34. Hernandez
35. Hill➜Ch.3, 7% in their Murray Hill rentals. The Perfect Find
36. Howard➜Ch.4, p.949, 87% ...dude was gonna Ron-Howard. Home Fire Inferno Suzanne Brockmann found within Way of the Warrior
37. Hughes➜Ch.10, 31% ...Miss Hazel Hughes... Beauty and the Clockwork Beast
38. Jackson➜Ch.10, 32% CDs of Michael Jackson, Wham, & Spandau Ballet Summer at Tall Trees Lake
39. James➜Prologue, 1:49, 0% ...the host--Jim or James or Jimmy--asks. Check & Mate
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson➜11:55 "Yes, it is you" Johnson repeats. I Am Slappy's Evil Twin
42. Jones➜94% ...sucked down into Davy Jones' locker... Hell or High Water Julie Ann Walker found within Way of the Warrior
43. Kelly➜Ch.11, 36% Kelly Coldwinter...managing director Summer at Tall Trees Lake
44. Kim➜Ch.2, 4% ...Kanye, Kim, and kale... The Perfect Find
45. King➜pg. 167 "Brooks & King are having a social tonight." Billion Dollar Enemy
46. Lee➜Ch.1, p.14, 3% ...trying to kiss Christopher Lee... Vampire Kisses
47. Lewis➜Ch.1, 3% ...had gone all Carl Lewis on her. Hot as Hell Julie Ann Walker found within Way of the Warrior
48. Long
49. Lopez➜Ch.1, 84% ...can call Jay Lopez... Home Fire Inferno Suzanne Brockmann found within Way of the Warrior
50. Martin➜Ch.8, 24% collar...with "CALL ME MARTIN" engraved Summer at Tall Trees Lake
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller➜Ch.2, pg.22, 5% ...a farm girl, Becky Miller... Vampire Kisses
54. Mitchell➜Ch.12, p.168, 41% Trevor Mitchell had kept the racket... Vampire Kisses
55. Moore➜Ch.10, 33% Benjamin Moore The Perfect Find
56. Morales
57. Morgan➜Ch.15, 45% Morgan Freeman The Perfect Find
58. Morris➜pg. 139 "Morris, this is my Margaret." Are you there God? It's me, Margaret
59. Murphy➜pg. 75 Lisa Murphy raised her hand Are you there God? It's me, Margaret
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker➜Ch.2, 31% "Seriously, Parker?" Torn Kate SeRine found within Way of the Warrior
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson➜Author, Jessica Peterson Southern Charmer
68. Phillips➜pg. 44 classmate, Philip Leroy Are you there God? It's me, Margaret
69. Price➜Narrator, Meg Price Billion Dollar Fiancé
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed➜Ch.1, 39% ...in a hospital bed at Walter Reed. War Games Lea Griffith found within Way of the Warrior
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts➜Author Mind Games Nora Roberts
77. Robinson➜Ch.4, 14% "Don't flatter yourself, Mrs. Robinson." The Perfect Find
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers➜Author Freaky Friday Mary Rodgers
80. Ross➜ Ch.5, 20% "He's going to shoot Andrew Ross." Suddenly Broken
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott➜pg. 120, 21% ...Victoria Holt and Scott O'Dell and Shel Silverstein... The First Magnificent Summer
85. Smith➜Ch.6, pg. 90, 22% Principal Smith scolded me... Vampire Kisses
86. Stewart➜Ch.6, 18% ...Kristen Stewart outfit. The Perfect Find
87. Taylor➜pg. 40 ...shopping center where there was a Lord & Taylor. Are you there God? It's me, Margaret
88. Thomas➜pg. 465 83% ...Shelly Thomas left on the court... The First Magnificent Summer
89. Thompson➜Ch.14, pg. 214, 52% ...Emma Thompson movie Vampire Kisses
90. Torres
91. Turner➜Ch.3, 9% "Lana Turner said a gentleman is a patient wolf." The Perfect Find
92. Walker➜Author Hell or High Water & Hot as Hell Julie Ann Walker found within Way of the Warrior
93. Ward➜Author Summer at Tall Trees Lake C.P. Ward
94. Watson➜Ch.6, 19% "I'm about to break up with Kevin Watson." The Perfect Find
95. White➜Ch.18, 57% ...the Walter White/Tony Soprano anti-hero arechetype... The Perfect Find
96. Williams➜Ch.1, 4% ...tune to "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. Hot as Hell Julie Ann Walker found within Way of the Warrior
97. Wilson➜MC, Olivia Gates Wilson Southern Charmer
98. Wood➜Ch.10, 31% ...line up a shot like Tiger Woods Summer at Tall Trees Lake
99. Wright➜Ch.15, 45% "...1970s jazz-funk ensembles, like Betty Wright's band..." The Perfect Find
100. Young➜Ch.17, 59% Lady Portia Young of Cheesepike. Summer at Tall Trees Lake

Books Used:
Summer at Tall Trees Lake C.P. Ward #2 Glorious Summer, 7-1-24, 2*
Are you there God? It's me, Margaret Judy Blume 7-2-24, 5*
Freaky Friday Mary Rodgers #1 Andrews Family, 7-3-24, 3-1/2*
New Year's with the Single Dad Whitley Cox #6 The Single Dads of Seattle, 7-4-24, 3*
Vampire Kisses Ellen Schreiber #1 Vampire Kisses, 7-6-24, 4*
Check & Mate Ali Hazelwood 7-6-24, 4*
Mind Games Nora Roberts 7-9-24, 3-1/2*
I Am Slappy's Evil Twin R.L. Stine #3 Goosebumps Slappy World 7-18-24, 4*
Way of the Warrior Suzanne Brockmann Anthology – multiple authors, 7-19-24, 3-1/2*
Beauty and the Clockwork Beast Nancy Campbell Allen, #1 Steampunk Proper Romance, 7-24-24, 3-1/2*
The Perfect Find Tia Williams 8-3-24, 4-1/2*
Billion Dollar Enemy Olivia Hayle #1 Seattle Billionaires, 8-5-24, 4*
Billion Dollar Fiancé Olivia Hayle #4 Seattle Billionaires, 8-14-24, 4*
Suddenly Broken Claudia Y. Burgoa #1 Unexpected Everlasting Duet, 8-26-24, 2-1/2*
Southern Charmer Jessica Peterson #1 Charleston Heat, 9-8-24, 4*
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100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen Mint Chocolate Murder by Meri Allen 4/9/2025
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
5. Bailey Dare Me by Brooke Blaine 7/4/2024 (Kieran Bailey)
6. Baker Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman 6/7/2025 (Agent Baker)
7. Bennet
8. Brooks
9. Brown
10. Campbell Grand, Death, Auto by Joanna Campbell Slan 9/4/2024
11. Carter
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
15. Collins
16. Cook Death on Eat Street by J.J. Cook 4/10/2025
17. Cooper
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis The Diva Says Cheesecake! by Krista Davis 11/15/2024
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard
37. Hughes Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank 2/24/2025 (Grant Hughes aka Panther)
38. Jackson Dare Me by Brooke Blaine 7/4/2024 ( Jackson Davenport)
39. James File M for Murder by Miranda James 1/21/2025
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson
42. Jones
43. Kelly The Christmas Inn by Pamela M. Kelley 5/12/2025
44. Kim
45. King
46. Lee
47. Lewis
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank 2/24/2025 (Matteo Morgan aka Solo)
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker Dare Me by Brooke Blaine 7/4/2024 ( Chief Parker)
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips Licked by Brooke Blaine 1/31/2025 (Ryleigh Phillips)
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed Red Velvet, Dead Velvet by Mary Maxwell 4/8/2025 (Kate Reed)
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
77. Robinson A Dedicated Man by Peter Robinson 3/31/2025
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez Queen Elizabeth by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara 2/24/2025
83. Sanders 10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love by Emmy Sanders 6/14/2025
84. Scott Hunter by L.A. Witt 3/15/2025 (MC called Scott)
85. Smith Murder with Clotted Cream by Karen Rose Smith 4/29/2025
86. Stewart
87. Taylor
88. Thomas
89. Thompson A Killer Cake by Jessica Beck 3/11/2025 (Roy Thompson)
90. Torres
91. Turner
92. Walker About Last Night by Aimee Nicole Walker 12/19/2024
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
96. Williams
97. Wilson Confessions of a Chalet Girl by Lorraine Wilson 9/27/2024
98. Wood
99. Wright Sean Wright Up for the Challenge by Riley Hart 6/8/2025
100. Young

Welcome Tammie, Cheryl, Dawn and Genevieve!

JoAnne wrote: "Welcome Tammie, Cheryl, Dawn and Genevieve!"

Thanks, JoAnne. Looks like another fun one! (I love lists...)

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
5. Bailey
6. Baker
7. Bennet
8. Brooks
9. Brown
10. Campbell
11. Carter
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
15. Collins
16. Cook
17. Cooper
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard
37. Hughes
38. Jackson
39. James
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson
42. Jones
43. Kelly
44. Kim
45. King
46. Lee
47. Lewis
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott
85. Smith
86. Stewart
87. Taylor
88. Thomas
89. Thompson
90. Torres
91. Turner
92. Walker
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
96. Williams
97. Wilson
98. Wood
99. Wright
100. Young

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

0/51+ Names Found

The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
5. Bailey
6. Baker
7. Bennet
8. Brooks
9. Brown
10. Campbell
11. Carter
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
15. Collins
16. Cook
17. Cooper
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard
37. Hughes
38. Jackson
39. James
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson
42. Jones
43. Kelly
44. Kim
45. King
46. Lee
47. Lewis
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott
85. Smith
86. Stewart
87. Taylor
88. Thomas
89. Thompson
90. Torres
91. Turner
92. Walker
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
96. Williams
97. Wilson
98. Wood
99. Wright
100. Young

Welcome Jess and Shash!

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.


The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
5. Bailey
6. Baker
7. Bennet
8. Brooks
9. Brown
10. Campbell
11. Carter
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
15. Collins
16. Cook
17. Cooper
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard
37. Hughes
38. Jackson
39. James
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson
42. Jones
43. Kelly
44. Kim
45. King
46. Lee
47. Lewis
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott
85. Smith
86. Stewart
87. Taylor
88. Thomas
89. Thompson
90. Torres
91. Turner
92. Walker
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
96. Williams
97. Wilson
98. Wood
99. Wright
100. Young

Welcome Sarah!

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.


The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
5. Bailey
6. Baker
7. Bennet
8. Brooks
9. Brown
10. Campbell
11. Carter
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
15. Collins
16. Cook
17. Cooper
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard
37. Hughes
38. Jackson
39. James
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson
42. Jones
43. Kelly
44. Kim
45. King
46. Lee
47. Lewis
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott
85. Smith
86. Stewart
87. Taylor
88. Thomas
89. Thompson
90. Torres
91. Turner
92. Walker
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
96. Williams
97. Wilson
98. Wood
99. Wright
100. Young

Welcome Fiona!

The Lost Challenges
100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Progress: 0 out of 51

Level 1: 20-50 Names
Level 2: 51+ Names

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
5. Bailey
6. Baker
7. Bennet
8. Brooks
9. Brown
10. Campbell
11. Carter
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
15. Collins
16. Cook
17. Cooper
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard
37. Hughes
38. Jackson
39. James
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson
42. Jones
43. Kelly
44. Kim
45. King
46. Lee
47. Lewis
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott
85. Smith
86. Stewart
87. Taylor
88. Thomas
89. Thompson
90. Torres
91. Turner
92. Walker
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
96. Williams
97. Wilson
98. Wood
99. Wright
100. Young

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Welcome Suzanne!

I'm in for Level 2! I'm off to a good start with the book I just finished :)

The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson
5. Bailey
6. Baker
7. Bennet
8. Brooks
9. Brown
10. Campbell
11. Carter
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark
15. Collins
16. Cook
17. Cooper
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster
26. Garcia
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard
37. Hughes
38. Jackson
39. James
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson, Anna Rose (author) The Luminous Life of Lucy Landryby Anna Rose Johnson
42. Jones
43. Kelly
44. Kim
45. King
46. Lee
47. Lewis
48. Long
49. Lopez
50. Martin, Henry and family The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry by Anna Rose Johnson
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell
55. Moore
56. Morales
57. Morgan
58. Morris
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts
77. Robinson
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers
80. Ross
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott
85. Smith
86. Stewart
87. Taylor
88. Thomas
89. Thompson
90. Torres
91. Turner
92. Walker
93. Ward
94. Watson
95. White
96. Williams
97. Wilson
98. Wood
99. Wright
100. Young

Welcome Susan!

JoAnne wrote: "Welcome Susan!"

Thank you! One question: do alternate spellings of the name count, i.e. Anderson/Andersen, Grey/Gray, Kelly/Kelley or do the names need to be spelled exactly as they are on the list?

Susan wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Welcome Susan!"

Thank you! One question: do alternate spellings of the name count, i.e. Anderson/Andersen, Grey/Gray, Kelly/Kelley or do the names need to be spelled exactly as they..."

No, the spellings do not have to be exact. :)

FINISHED! 100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 (July 20, 2024)

Level 2: 51+ Names

61/51+
*(2) alternate spelling
(Note: All last names)

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names -

(3) The Expectant Detectives (The Expectant Detectives 1) Kat Ailes 07/01/24

33. Harris - p. 36
46. Lee - p. 367
94. Watson - p. 240

(2) Summers at the Saint Mary Kay Andrews 07/5/24

61. Nelson - p. 257
79. Rogers - p. 66

(4) The Magician's Assistant Ann Patchett 07/07/24

2. Allen - p. 2
36. Howard - p. 24
80. Ross - p. 353
87. Taylor - p. 286

(16) False Value (Rivers of London 8) Ben Aaronovitch 07/15/24

1. Adams - p. 258
6. Baker - p. 291
11. Carter - p. 101
15. Collins - p. 278
39. James - p. 238
41. Johnson - p. 3
47. Lewis - p. 53
50. Martin - p. 213
54. Mitchell - p. 254
57. Morgan - p. 1
66. Perez - p. 212
84. Scott - p. 295
85. Smith - p.146
88. Thomas - p. 27
92. Walker - p. 158
96. Williams - p. 162

(7) The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Daniel James Brown 07/08/24

9. Brown - p. 3
14. Clark - p. 84
30. Green - p. 106
45. King - p. 87
58. Morris - p. 4
95. White - p. 4
99. Wright - p. 229

(4) Murder in a Scottish Garden (Scottish Shire Mystery 2) Traci Hall 07/09/24

7. Bennet - (Bennett) p. 2
16. Cook (Cooke) - p. 69
32. Hall - Traci Hall (author)
67. Peterson - p. 46

(13) The Guncle Abroad(The Guncle 2) Steven Rowley 07/11/24

4. Anderson - p. 123
21. Diaz - p. 202
42. Jones - p. 264
44. Kim - p. 305
53. Miller - p. 306
55. Moore - p. 236
64. Parker - p. 124
72. Reed - p. 294
77. Robinson - p. 168
89. Thompson - p. 41
97. Wilson - p. 48
98. Wood - p. 97
100. Young - p. 82

(3) Amongst Our Weapons Ben Aaronovitch 07/07/24

20. Davis - p. 52
23. Evans - p. 52
91. Turner - p. 148

(2) Brooklyn (Eilish Lacey 1) Colm Tóibín 07/18/24

43. Kelly - p. 4
59. Murphy - p. 15

(6) Angel Falls Kristin Hannah 07/20/24

5. Bailey - p. 351
8. Brooks - p. 152
10. Campbell - p. 3
22. Edwards - p. 88
68. Phillips - p. 394
86. Stewart - p. 190

(1) The Queen and I Sue Townsend 07/20/24

65. Patel - @93%

WOOHOO Melissa!

That was quick!

FINISHED

100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

68/51+

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams: Maggie Adams Two Tall Tails by Sofie Kelly 7/10/24
2. Allen: Gavin Allen On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 8/2/24
3. Alvarez: Nina Alvarez Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
4. Anderson: Dr. Anderson: A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon 7/2/24
5. Bailey: Bailey's Irish Creme: Pages of Sin by Kate Carlisle 8/10/24
6. Baker: Eunice Baker Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
7. Bennet: Gordon Bennet Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 7/11/24
8. Brooks
9. Brown: Mrs. Brown Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 7/11/24
10. Campbell: Isla Campbell Murder in a Scottish Shire by Traci Hall 7/9/24
11. Carter: MC's boyfriend Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon 7/19/24
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark: Soloman Clarke Going, Going, Dead by Kirsten Weiss 7/8/24
15. Collins
16. Cook: Peter Cooke Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 8/17/24
17. Cooper: Anderson Cooper Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
18. Cox: Ms. Cox A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon 7/2/24
19. Cruz: Penelope Cruz Going, Going, Dead by Kirsten Weiss 7/8/24
20. Davis: Zac Davis Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24
21. Diaz: Ernie Diaz The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 7/30/24
22. Edwards
23. Evans
24. Flores
25. Foster: Maggie Foster Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 7/1/24
26. Garcia: Jerry Garcia Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Gray
30. Green: Bob Green A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon 7/2/24
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall: George Hall A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon 7/2/24
33. Harris: Tom Harris Two Tall Tails by Sofie Kelly 7/10/24
34. Hernandez
35. Hill
36. Howard: Leslie Howard Privy to the Dead by Sheila Connolly 7/5/24
37. Hughes: Martin Hughes Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon 7/19/24
38. Jackson: Rose Jackson Two Tall Tails by Sofie Kelly 7/10/24
39. James: 1st name James: Pages of Sin by Kate Carlisle 8/10/24
40. Jimenez: Luisa Jimenez The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 7/30/24
41. Johnson: Shirley Johnson Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
42. Jones: Miss Jones Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 7/11/24
43. Kelly: Author Diane Kelly Upholding the Paw by Diane Kelly 8/9/24
44. Kim: Benjamin Kim Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 8/12/24
45. King: Stephen King Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
46. Lee: Miranda Lee Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
47. Lewis: Lewis Blakeman Upholding the Paw by Diane Kelly 8/9/24
48. Long: Rollie Long Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 8/17/24
49. Lopez
50. Martin: Mrs. Martin Murder in a Scottish Shire by Traci Hall 7/9/24
51. Martinez: Raul Martinez The Second Rule of Ten by Gay Hendricks 7/22/24
52. Mendoza: Raul Mendoza The Second Rule of Ten by Gay Hendricks 7/22/24
53. Miller: Chace Miller Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 7/1/24
54. Mitchell: Madeline Mitchell Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind by Duffy Brown 8/14/24
55. Moore: North Moore Street Nogged Off by Barbara Ross 7/18/24
56. Morales: Daniel Morales The Second Rule of Ten by Gay Hendricks 7/22/24
57. Morgan: Murray Morgan Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24
58. Morris: Ali Morris Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan 7/7/24
59. Murphy
60. Myers
61. Nelson: Willie Nelson Upholding the Paw by Diane Kelly 8/9/24
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz
64. Parker: Parker's Market Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind by Duffy Brown 8/14/24
65. Patel: Ashwani Patel Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24
66. Perez
67. Peterson: Penny Peterson Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 7/1/24
68. Phillips
69. Price
70. Ramirez
71. Ramos
72. Reed: Reed Locke Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24
73. Reyes
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts: Mr. Roberts Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 7/11/24
77. Robinson: Swiss Family Robinson The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander 8/7/24
78. Rodriguez: Señora Rodriguez The Second Rule of Ten by Gay Hendricks 7/22/24
79. Rogers
80. Ross: Author Nogged Off by Barbara Ross 7/18/24
81. Ruiz
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders
84. Scott: Nurse Scott Murder in a Scottish Shire by Traci Hall 7/9/24
85. Smith: WH Smith The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce 8/1/24
86. Stewart: IT Security Stewart Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon 7/19/24
87. Taylor: Ann Taylor Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan 7/7/24
88. Thomas: Brick Thomas The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 7/30/24
89. Thompson: Angela Thompson Moore Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind by Duffy Brown 8/14/24
90. Torres: Ama Torres Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 8/12/24
91. Turner: Jack Turner Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24
92. Walker: Noah Walker When in Rome by Sarah Adams 7/13/24
93. Ward
94. Watson: Sylvia Watson Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
95. White: Jerry White Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
96. Williams: Nate Williams Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24
97. Wilson: Tug Wilson Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 7/11/24
98. Wood: Clergyman Mr. Wood The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 8/11/24
99. Wright
100. Young: Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 7/1/24

WOOHOO Michelle!

I think it's time to put this one to bed.
100 Most Common Last Names in the United States
Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Completed 8.26.24
Level 1: 20-50 Names - I'll start here and see how it goes
Level 2: 51+ Names
+68

For this challenge you will need to find the most common last names in the United States. There is no limit to the names you may use from each book you read. Any of these names are allowed as long as they are in the text or the name of the author or narrator.

The Names
1. Adams
2. Allen, Gregory : Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
3. Alvarez
4. Anderson shelter - Good Material. Dolly Alderton. 7.23.24
5. Bailey, Bill - The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town. John Grisham. 7.27.24
6. Baker, Drew: Crime Rib. Leslie Budewitz. 7.14.24
7. Bennet(t), Nellie: The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America. Elizabeth Letts. 7.22.24
8. Brooks, Geraldine (author): Horse. Geraldine Brooks. 7.21.24
9. Brown, Steward Edward: The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
10. Campbell
11. Carter, Alma Knox: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
12. Castillo
13. Chavez
14. Clark(e), Maurice Henry (Capt): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
15. Collins, Carole: Leap of Faith. Danielle Steel. 7.31.24
16. Cook, Bobby Lee: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
17. Cooper, Henry/Hank (character): Sunrise Point. Robyn Carr. 7.6.24
18. Cox
19. Cruz
20. Davis, Kinsey: The Summer Deal. Jill Shalvis. 7.10.24
21. Diaz
22. Edwards
23. Evans, F.O. (Able Seaman): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
24. Flores
25. Foster, Dudley: The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
26. Garcia, Dr. R. D. - The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town. John Grisham. 7.27.24
27. Gomez
28. Gonzales
29. Grey, Shelby: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
30. Green, Anna: The Paradise Problem. Christina Lauren. 7.20.24
31. Gutierrez
32. Hall
33. Harris (author) : Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
34. Hernandez, Diego Sandoval: The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading. James Patterson. 8.11.24
35. Hill, George : Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
36. Howard, Larry : Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
37. Hughes
38. Jackson, Brandon: The Obsession. Jesse Q. Sutanto. 7.15.24
39. James Patterson: The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading. James Patterson. 8.11.24
40. Jimenez
41. Johnson Square: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
42. Jones, John Wright: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
43. Kelly
44. Kim, Sookie: XOXO. Axie Oh. 8.13.24
45. King
46. Lee, Reginald (Lookout): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
47. Lewis, Jarret: Horse. Geraldine Brooks. 7.21.24
48. Long, Mrs. : Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
49. Lopez, Desiderya - Woman of Light. Kali Fajardo-Anstine. 7.25.24
50. Martin, Penny: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
51. Martinez
52. Mendoza
53. Miller
54. Mitchell, Joni - Good Material. Dolly Alderton. 7.23.24
55. Moore, Dr. Carter: The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America. Elizabeth Letts. 7.22.24
56. Morales
57. Morgan, Anne: Miss Morgan's Book Brigade. Janet Skeslien Charles. 7.4.24
58. Morris, Mr. (banker): Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
59. Murphy, Erin: Crime Rib. Leslie Budewitz. 7.14.24
60. Myers, John: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
61. Nelson, Knute (Senator): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
62. Nguyen
63. Ortiz, Fertudez Marisol -
64. Parker, Mr. & Mrs.: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
65. Patel
66. Perez
67. Peterson, Wendy: Miss Morgan's Book Brigade. Janet Skeslien Charles. 7.4.24
68. Phillips, Stanley: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
69. Price
70. Ramirez, Ray: Crime Rib. Leslie Budewitz. 7.14.24
71. Ramos
72. Reed/(Reade, Leslie): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
73. Reyes, Dolores - Woman of Light. Kali Fajardo-Anstine. 7.25.24
74. Richardson
75. Rivera
76. Roberts - Gaspery-Jacques Roberts (character) - Sea of Tranquility. Emily St. John Mandel. 7.1.24
77. Robinson, Sheriff : Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
78. Rodriguez
79. Rogers, J.H. : The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
80. Ross, Chris - The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town. John Grisham. 7.27.24
81. Ruiz, Celia - Woman of Light. Kali Fajardo-Anstine. 7.25.24
82. Sanchez
83. Sanders, Brad: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
84. Scott, Greaser Fred: The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
85. Smith, Beatriz and Philip: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
86. Stewart, George F. (Capt): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
87. Taylor, Percy: The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
88. Thomas, J.H. (agent): The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24
89. Thompson, David: The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading. James Patterson. 8.11.24
90. Torres
91. Turner, Brynn : The Summer Deal. Jill Shalvis. 7.10.24
92. Walker, Norma - The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town. John Grisham. 7.27.24
93. Ward, Tommy - The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town. John Grisham. 7.27.24
94. Watson, Mrs. : Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
95. White, Samuel: Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24
96. Williams - Beatriz Williams (author) - The Beach at Summerly. Beatriz Williams. 7.1.24
97. Wilson, Larney -Camino Ghosts. John Grisham. 7.28.24
98. Wood, Monica: How to Read a Book. Monica Wood. 8.11.24
99. Wright, Lucille: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24
100. Young, Brigham: The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America. Elizabeth Letts. 7.22.24

WOOHOO Kim!

Calling this one done...thanks JoAnne!

Level 2: 51+ Names
Read for: 81 names

1. Adams
Adams - The White Darkness, David Grann |

2. Allen
Woody Allen - Red, White & Royal Blue, Casey McQuiston | 8/30
Phillip Allen Clark - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

3. Alvarez
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

4. Anderson
Slow Burn, Julie Garwood | 8/28

5. Bailey
Baileys Irish Cream - So Close, Sylvia Day | 9/14

6. Baker
baker - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

7. Bennet
Coen, Sawyer Bennet | 7/3
Mrs Bennet - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
Kennedy Bennet - Never Fall for Your Enemy, Kate O'Keeffe | 8/11
Drake, Sawyer Bennett | 9/8

8. Brooks
Brooks - Wildflower Falls, Denise Hunter | 8/18

9. Brown
brown - The Negotiator, Avery Flynn | 7/17
brown - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

10. Campbell
Colonel Campbell - Emma, Jane Austen | 8/3

11. Carter
Brittany Carter - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2

12. Castillo

13. Chavez

14. Clark
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2
Phillip Allen Clark - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

15. Collins
Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins | 7/23
Peter Collins - Funny Story, Emily Henry | 8/6

16. Cook
cook - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

17. Cooper
Wildflower Falls, Denise Hunter | 8/18

18. Cox

19. Cruz
Corral de la Cruz - The Familiar, Leigh Bardugo | 7/8

20. Davis
Mr. Davis - Old Flames and New Fortunes, Sarah Hogle | 7/29
Stephanie Davis - Slow Burn, Julie Garwood | 8/28

21. Diaz

22. Edwards
Martin Edwards - The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California's First Drive-Through and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon, Lynsi Snyder | 9/7

23. Evans
Tom Evans - The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California's First Drive-Through and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon, Lynsi Snyder | 9/7

24. Flores

25. Foster
foster - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
Death Overdue, Allison Brook | 9/20

26. Garcia
Unbreakable, Rebecca Shea | 8/14
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

27. Gomez
Gomez - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

28. Gonzales

29. Gray
gray - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

30. Green
Cameron Green - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2
green - The Negotiator, Avery Flynn | 7/17
Mr. Green - Emma, Jane Austen | 8/3
green - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
Anna Green - The Paradise Problem, Christina Lauren, 8/31

31. Gutierrez

32. Hall
hall - Forever, Ivy Smoak | 7/8
hall - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

33. Harris
Luke Harris - Waiting For Love, Marie Force | 8/5

34. Hernandez

35. Hill
Avery Hill - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2
hill - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

36. Howard
Chuck Howard - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

37. Hughes
Ben Hughes - Wildflower Falls, Denise Hunter | 8/18

38. Jackson
Ted/Louise Jackson - Flying Angels, Danielle Steel | 8/7
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

39. James
James - Forever, Ivy Smoak | 7/8

40. Jimenez
The Friend Zone, Abby Jimenez | 8/3

41. Johnson
Deanna Johnson - Entwined with You, Sylvia Day | 7/16
Mrs. Johnson - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
Barb Johnson - The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

42. Jones
Tiffany Jones - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2
Chi Chi Jones - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
Indiana Jones - Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

43. Kelly
Kelly - One Year Home, Marie Force | 10/16

44. Kim
Kim - Never Fall for Your One that Got Away, Kate O'Keeffe | 10/21

45. King
Alex King - Old Flames and New Fortunes, Sarah Hogle | 7/29
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

46. Lee
The Negotiator, Avery Flynn | 7/17
The Downstairs Girl, Stacey Lee | 11/14

47. Lewis

48. Long
long - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2
Tom Lake, Ann Patchett | 9/16

49. Lopez
Javier Lopez - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2

50. Martin
Mr. Robert Martin - Emma, Jane Austen | 8/3
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2
Martin Edwards - The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California's First Drive-Through and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon, Lynsi Snyder | 9/7
Tom Lake, Ann Patchett | 9/16

51. Martinez
Alex Martinez - Waiting For Love, Marie Force | 8/5
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

52. Mendoza
Don Alonzo de Mendoza - The Familiar, Leigh Bardugo | 7/8

53. Miller
Miller - Forever, Ivy Smoak | 7/8
Amy Miller - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain | 9/10

54. Mitchell
Joni Mitchell - Red, White & Royal Blue, Casey McQuiston | 8/30

55. Moore
Craig Moore - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

56. Morales

57. Morgan
Flying Angels, Danielle Steel | 8/7

58. Morris
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

59. Murphy
Ed Murphy - Flying Angels, Danielle Steel | 8/7

60. Myers
Seth Meyers - One Year Home, Marie Force | 10/16

61. Nelson
Mr. Nelson - Tom Lake, Ann Patchett | 9/16

62. Nguyen

63. Ortiz

64. Parker
Parker - Entwined with You, Sylvia Day | 7/16

65. Patel

66. Perez
Antonio Pérez - The Familiar, Leigh Bardugo | 7/8

67. Peterson
Kristen Peterson - The Friend Zone, Abby Jimenez | 8/3
Dr. Peterson - Unbreakable, Rebecca Shea | 8/14

68. Phillips
Emerson Phillips - One Year Home, Marie Force | 10/16

69. Price
price - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

70. Ramirez
Ramirez Family - Tom Lake, Ann Patchett | 9/16

71. Ramos
72. Reed
Reed Bennett - Apprentice in Death, J.D. Robb | 10/13
73. Reyes

74. Richardson
Moody Richardson - Little Fires Everywhere, Celeste Ng | 9/4

75. Rivera

76. Roberts
Mind Games, Nora Roberts | 9/13

77. Robinson
Wildflower Falls, Denise Hunter | 8/18

78. Rodriguez
Juan Rodriguez - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2

79. Rogers
Ben Rogers - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain | 9/10

80. Ross

81. Ruiz
Michelle Ruiz - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2

82. Sanchez
Sanchez - One Year Home, Marie Force | 10/16

83. Sanders
Lt Sanders - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

84. Scott
Scott - Entwined with You, Sylvia Day | 7/16

85. Smith
Harriet Smith - Emma, Jane Austen | 8/3

86. Stewart

87. Taylor
Cary Taylor - Entwined with You, Sylvia Day | 7/16

88. Thomas
Thomas - Waiting For Love, Marie Force | 8/5
Thomas - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain | 9/10

89. Thompson
Scott Thompson - Death Overdue, Allison Brook | 9/20
90. Torres
91. Turner
Turner - One Year Home, Marie Force | 10/16

92. Walker
walker - Tom Lake, Ann Patchett | 9/16

93. Ward
The Beloved, J.R. Ward | 7/5

94. Watson
Dr. Watson - The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, Nancy Springer | 8/2

95. White
white - The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21

96. Williams
Roy Williams - Sing You Home, Ava Hunter | 7/24

97. Wilson
Wilson Construction - Never Fall for Your One that Got Away, Kate O'Keeffe | 10/21

98. Wood
wood - Waiting For Love, Marie Force | 8/5

99. Wright
Jocko Wright - Death Overdue, Allison Brook | 9/20

100. Young
Conlon Young - State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2