Second Chance Challenges discussion

This challenge is original to SCC!
If you all like this challenge I'll continue in future months with children of the 80's and 90's.

Duration: No limit. Take as long as you need to.


Are you a child of the 70's? If so, I hope this challenge brings back happy memories of your childhood. If you're not a child of the 70's have fun learning about the decade.

All of the general challenge guidelines apply here.

Fiction and Non-Fiction are both acceptable for all of these tasks.

You know you're a child of the 70's if...

1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you
In honor of the Roller-Disco, read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates OR has an author with the initials R. D.

2. This rings a bell: "My name is Charlie, and they work for me."!
In honor of Charlie's Angels, read a book with a character named Charlie OR a book involving angels OR a book with a predominantly white cover.

3. You took family trips BEFORE the invention of the mini-van and remember riding in the back of the station wagon trying to get passing trucks to honk at you.
Read a book involving a road trip OR the MC drives a station wagon OR has some type of car on the cover.

4. You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out... and still carry the emotional scars to prove it.
Read a book set in or near the ocean OR with a predominantly blue cover.

5. Leg warmers were cool.
Read a book where the MC is interested in fashion or the fashion industry OR read a book set in the fall or winter

6. Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you learned things like grammar, math and history. (A big hint here is if the only way you can recite the Preamble to the Constitution is by singing it.)
Read a book involving politics in some way OR where the main character is a teacher OR set in a school (any type of school is ok).

7. Your first musical purchase was an 8-track tape.
Read a book with the number 8 (or Eight) in the title OR read a book whose page numbers end in 8.

8. You've ever owned a pair of rainbow suspenders like the ones Mork used to wear.
Read a book with a solid colored cover OR involving aliens

9. You remember wanting to stay up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live.
Read a book that makes you laugh OR with a character named Bill (William is ok as long as he is referred to as Bill).

10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover.


Thanks to Childhood Site for the ideas.


***Participants***
Barbara ★
Chaitra

Christine
Deanna
JenniferJ
Martha
NayNay COMPLETE
Q
Sallie(Shuga)
Sarajayne COMPLETE
Shelly
Teresa

Welcome to the challenge Sara!

I'm in and will start tomorrow hunting for the perfect book. Well that's not really true as I'll just fill it in as I find the correct book.

You know you're a child of the 70's if...
well, born 1967 so not exactly.

READ: 10/10

✔1. On Ice - David Ramus (initials R. D.) 12/10

✔2. Demons Prefer Blondes - Sidney Ayers (angels) 8/14

✔3. V is for Vengeance - Sue Grafton (MC drives station wagon on her stakeouts) 8/22

✔4. The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey - Linda Greenlaw (set on the Atlantic ocean) 8/13

✔5. Julie of the Wolves - Jean Craighead George (set in Alaska as fall turns to winter) 8/19

✔6. I Don't Want to Kill You - Dan Wells (most of the action takes place in the high school) 8/27

✔7. Deadly Décisions - Kathy Reichs (368 pages) 8/28

✔8. Don't Look Down - Suzanne Enoch (solid cover) 8/16

✔9. Heartland: A Novel - David Wiltse (M.c. is Billy) 9/16

✔10. Ascension - Felicity Heaton (heroine is a very powerful witch) 8/29



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Welcome Barbara! I'll add you to the list.

You know you're a child of the 70's if...

Duration: NO TIME LIMIT

10/10

1. read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates OR has an author with the initials R. D.
Ya Yas in Bloom by Rebecca Wells 08/14/12 ***


2. In honor of Charlie's Angels, read a book with a character named Charlie OR a book involving angels OR a book with a predominantly white cover.
The Death And Life Of Charlie St. Cloud by Ben Sherwood 09/05/12 ****


3. Read a book involving a road trip OR the MC drives a station wagon OR has some type of car on the cover.
Stars Collide by Janice Thompson 08/31/12 ***


4. Read a book set in or near the ocean OR with a predominantly blue cover.
The Running Vixen by Elizabeth Chadwick 08/15/12 ****


5. Read a book where the MC is interested in fashion or the fashion industry OR read a book set in the fall or winter.
Loverly: The Life and Times of My Fair Lady by Dominic McHugh 08/26/12 *****


6. Read a book involving politics in some way OR where the main character is a teacher OR set in a school (any type of school is ok).
The Wild Hunt by Elizabeth Chadwick 08/15/12 ****


7. Read a book with the number 8 (or Eight) in the title OR read a book whose page numbers end in 8.
the Coming by Joe Haldeman 08/20/12 *** (288 pgs)


8. Read a book with a solid colored cover OR involving aliens.
The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg 08/18/12 ***


9. Read a book that makes you laugh OR with a character named Bill (William is ok as long as he is referred to as Bill).
Criminal By Karin Slaughter 08/23/12 ****


10. Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover.
Prince of Dragons by Cathryn Cade 08/16/12 ****

Welcome NayNay!

You know you're a child of the 70's if...

1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you
In honor of the Roller-Disco, read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates OR has an author with the initials R. D. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, roald dahl

2. This rings a bell: "My name is Charlie, and they work for me."!
In honor of Charlie's Angels, read a book with a character named Charlie OR a book involving angels OR a book with a predominantly white cover.
Archangel's Consort, nalini singh
FINISHED 09.08.2012

3. You took family trips BEFORE the invention of the mini-van and remember riding in the back of the station wagon trying to get passing trucks to honk at you.
Read a book involving a road trip OR the MC drives a station wagon OR has some type of car on the cover. Heat Stroke, rachel caine

4. You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out... and still carry the emotional scars to prove it.
Read a book set in or near the ocean OR with a predominantly blue cover. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, j.k. rowling
FINISHED 10.17.2012

5. Leg warmers were cool.
Read a book where the MC is interested in fashion or the fashion industry OR read a book set in the fall or winter A Cedar Cove Christmas, debbie macomber

6. Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you learned things like grammar, math and history. (A big hint here is if the only way you can recite the Preamble to the Constitution is by singing it.)
Read a book involving politics in some way OR where the main character is a teacher OR set in a school (any type of school is ok).
Demonglass, rachel hawkins

7. Your first musical purchase was an 8-track tape.
Read a book with the number 8 (or Eight) in the title OR read a book whose page numbers end in 8. The 8th Confession, james patterson

8. You've ever owned a pair of rainbow suspenders like the ones Mork used to wear.
Read a book with a solid colored cover OR involving aliens 14 by J.T. Ellison

9. You remember wanting to stay up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live.
Read a book that makes you laugh OR with a character named Bill (William is ok as long as he is referred to as Bill). Plum Spooky, janet evanovich

10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover. Haunting Jordan, p.j. alderman

I'm in, though I'm not a child of 70s.

YOU KNOW YOU'RE A CHILD OF 70s WHEN...

Duration: Aug 15, 2012 - ????
Completed: 10/10

✔ 1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you.
In honor of the Roller-Disco, read a book which has a cover image of roller skates.
Touchy Subjects: Stories | Emma Donoghue ★★★ (02/06)

✔ 2. This rings a bell: "My name is Charlie, and they work for me."!
In honor of Charlie's Angels, read a book with a predominantly white cover.
Me: Stories of My Life | Katharine Hepburn ★★★★ (08/24)

✔ 3. You took family trips BEFORE the invention of the mini-van and remember riding in the back of the station wagon trying to get passing trucks to honk at you.
Read a book involving a road trip.
The Sun Also Rises | Ernest Hemingway ★★ (09/04)

✔ 4. You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out... and still carry the emotional scars to prove it.
Read a book with a predominantly blue cover.
The Age of Miracles | Karen Thompson Walker ★★★★★ (08/15)

✔ 5. Leg warmers were cool.
Read a book set in the fall or winter » A day in winter.
If I Stay | Gayle Forman ★ (09/21)

✔ 6. Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you learned things like grammar, math and history. (A big hint here is if the only way you can recite the Preamble to the Constitution is by singing it.)
Read a book involving politics in some way » A main character is an activist.
Carry the One | Carol Anshaw ★★ (08/17)

✔ 7. Your first musical purchase was an 8-track tape.
Read a book whose page numbers end in 8 » 368 pages.
The Dream of the Celt: A Novel | Mario Vargas Llosa ★ (08/19)

✔ 8. You've ever owned a pair of rainbow suspenders like the ones Mork used to wear.
Read a book with a solid colored cover.
The Kissing List | Stephanie Reents ★★★★ (08/20)

✔ 9. You remember wanting to stay up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live.
Read a book that makes you laugh.
Beautiful Ruins | Jess Walter ★★★★★ (09/19)

✔ 10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving a powerful woman.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles | Agatha Christie ★★★★ (08/29)

*** Completed (02/06) ***

Welcome to the challenge Sallie and Chaitra!

This sounds fun!!

YOU KNOW YOU'RE A CHILD OF 70s WHEN...
Completed: 8/10

You know you're a child of the 70's if...

1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you
In honor of the Roller-Disco, read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates OR has an author with the initials R. D. The 13th Hour by Richard Doetsch Sept. 7

2. This rings a bell: "My name is Charlie, and they work for me."!
In honor of Charlie's Angels, read a book with a character named Charlie OR a book involving angels OR a book with a predominantly white cover. Feb.2


3. You took family trips BEFORE the invention of the mini-van and remember riding in the back of the station wagon trying to get passing trucks to honk at you.
Read a book involving a road trip OR the MC drives a station wagon OR has some type of car on the cover. 30 Pieces of Silver Jan. 27

4. You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out... and still carry the emotional scars to prove it.
Read a book set in or near the ocean OR with a predominantly blue cover. book:Hoping for Love|13514251] Jan. 29

5. Leg warmers were cool.
Read a book where the MC is interested in fashion or the fashion industry OR read a book set in the fall or winter Low Pressure Jan. 29

6. Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you learned things like grammar, math and history. (A big hint here is if the only way you can recite the Preamble to the Constitution is by singing it.)
Read a book involving politics in some way OR where the main character is a teacher OR set in a school (any type of school is ok). Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover Feb.5

7. Your first musical purchase was an 8-track tape.
Read a book with the number 8 (or Eight) in the title OR read a book whose page numbers end in 8.

8. You've ever owned a pair of rainbow suspenders like the ones Mork used to wear.
Read a book with a solid colored cover OR involving aliens
Jan. 23

9. You remember wanting to stay up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live.
Read a book that makes you laugh OR with a character named Bill (William is ok as long as he is referred to as Bill).

10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover. The Other Side Sept. 2

Thanks for joining us Shelly! Have fun! :)

You know you're a child of the 70's if...

Duration: 8/28/12 - ????
Completed: 0/10

1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you
In honor of the Roller-Disco, read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates OR has an author with the initials R. D.

2. This rings a bell: "My name is Charlie, and they work for me."!
In honor of Charlie's Angels, read a book with a character named Charlie OR a book involving angels OR a book with a predominantly white cover.

3. You took family trips BEFORE the invention of the mini-van and remember riding in the back of the station wagon trying to get passing trucks to honk at you.
Read a book involving a road trip OR the MC drives a station wagon OR has some type of car on the cover.

4. You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out... and still carry the emotional scars to prove it.
Read a book set in or near the ocean OR with a predominantly blue cover.

5. Leg warmers were cool.
Read a book where the MC is interested in fashion or the fashion industry OR read a book set in the fall or winter

6. Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you learned things like grammar, math and history. (A big hint here is if the only way you can recite the Preamble to the Constitution is by singing it.)
Read a book involving politics in some way OR where the main character is a teacher OR set in a school (any type of school is ok).

7. Your first musical purchase was an 8-track tape.
Read a book with the number 8 (or Eight) in the title OR read a book whose page numbers end in 8.

8. You've ever owned a pair of rainbow suspenders like the ones Mork used to wear.
Read a book with a solid colored cover OR involving aliens

9. You remember wanting to stay up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live.
Read a book that makes you laugh OR with a character named Bill (William is ok as long as he is referred to as Bill).

10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover.

Welcome to the challenge JenniferJ!

start date sept 2
end date jan 2 ( I have to give myself deadlines)

6) Politics-----Don't Blink main character concots a conspiracy to help with run for mayor 9-2

3)Road trip--------- very long boring trip across Canada looking for a missing personBones Are Forever9-16

4)Water and blue on the cover(also scene in the ocean)The Counseling9-12

7) eight in titleEight Keys9-10

Welcome to the challenge Teresa! :)

Finished my challenge....happy reading! Post#6

Congrats NayNay! You are super quick with these challenges! :)

Cherie wrote: "Congrats NayNay! You are super quick with these challenges! :)"

I usually read 2 books a day....so it does not take long. I love challenge's, it pushes me to get through that pile of TBR.

2 a day! And my family thinks I read fast at 2 or 3 a week! lol

Congratulations Sarajayne! It looks like everyone is cruising through this challenge!

updated post 15

4 done

I like to be included in this one also.

Thanks for joining us Fairlee!

I'm in. This will be my first challenge.

Welcome to the challenge Q! Let us know if you have any questions. :)

"Three is a magic number, Yes it is, it's a magic number."

That was the first episode of School House Rock to air. It first aired in 1973 which is also the year I was born. This is also the third new challenge I've signed up for today. Maybe three really is a magic number and I should go buy a lottery ticket.

Is that a really long way to say 'I'm in'?

lol Christine. Will you share your winnings with me? :) Welcome to the challenge.

Well, I was a "teen" of the 70's so that is close enough (I was born in 1959). I'm in with a start date of 10/5.

Deanna's Child of the 70's Challenge

10/5/12 to 1/7/13

10/10

1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you
In honor of the Roller-Disco, read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates OR has an author with the initials R. D.

Luring Robin by Melody Snow Monroe, Robin goes in-line skating in Miami, done 11/8

2. This rings a bell: "My name is Charlie, and they work for me."!
In honor of Charlie's Angels, read a book with a character named Charlie OR a book involving angels OR a book with a predominantly white cover.

by Colleen Gleason, mainly white cover, done 11/21

3. You took family trips BEFORE the invention of the mini-van and remember riding in the back of the station wagon trying to get passing trucks to honk at you.
Read a book involving a road trip OR the MC drives a station wagon OR has some type of car on the cover.

by Janice Bennett, car on cover, done 11/1

4. You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out... and still carry the emotional scars to prove it.
Read a book set in or near the ocean OR with a predominantly blue cover.

by J.M. Kelley, blue cover, done 10/20

5. Leg warmers were cool.
Read a book where the MC is interested in fashion or the fashion industry OR read a book set in the fall or winter.

Mending Fences by Lucy Francis, takes place in winter, done 10/21

6. Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you learned things like grammar, math and history. (A big hint here is if the only way you can recite the Preamble to the Constitution is by singing it.)
Read a book involving politics in some way OR where the main character is a teacher OR set in a school (any type of school is ok).

Between a Rock and a Mad Woman by Stephanie Queen, Madeline and Peter are running against each other for Governor, done 10/22

7. Your first musical purchase was an 8-track tape.
Read a book with the number 8 (or Eight) in the title OR read a book whose page numbers end in 8.

Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster, 388 pages, done 12/27

8. You've ever owned a pair of rainbow suspenders like the ones Mork used to wear.
Read a book with a solid colored cover OR involving aliens

Zylan Captive by Ravyn Wilde, aliens, done 1/7

9. You remember wanting to stay up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live.
Read a book that makes you laugh OR with a character named Bill (William is ok as long as he is referred to as Bill).

Apple Pots and Funeral Plots by Peggy Dulle, character named Bill, done 10/6

10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover.

Haunting Passions by Maureen McMahon, ghosts, done 10/16

Welcome to the challenge Deanna!

I will attempt this challenge. Generally, when I start a challenge and the books I have chosen don't work out (e.g., I don't like them), the challenge isn't completed. So, I will try this one since I was ages 7 - 17 in the 1970s and sounds like fun.

1. Skating around the law by Joelle Charbonneau
2. Too late for angels (with recipes) by Mignon F. Ballard (started it)
3. Touch and go by Thad Nodine
4. The lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan
5. Winter in Florida by Edward Falco
6. The school of night by Louis Bayard
7. The eight by Katherine Neville
8. Rex by José Manuel Prieto (translated from the Spanish by Esther Allen)
9. The talk funny girl by Roland Merullo
10. Beautiful ghosts by Eliot Pattison

Welcome to the challenge Chelsea! No pressure here. You can take as long as you want and you can change your books whenever you choose so if you end up not liking one you can find another that fits the task. :)

Cherie wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Chelsea! No pressure here. You can take as long as you want and you can change your books whenever you choose so if you end up not liking one you can find another that fi..."

Thanks! :-)

UPDATES

1. Skating around the law by Joelle Charbonneau

2. 28 Oct 2012

3. Touch and go by Thad Nodine
4. The lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan
5. Winter in Florida by Edward Falco
6. The school of night by Louis Bayard

7. The eight by Katherine Neville A nice story but not for me. I will choose another book for this space later.

8. Rex by José Manuel Prieto (translated from the Spanish by Esther Allen)
9. The talk funny girl by Roland Merullo
10. Beautiful ghosts by Eliot Pattison

UPDATES

1. Skating around the law by Joelle Charbonneau Nice story but not for me. I will choose another book for this slot.

2. Finished 28 Oct 2012

3. Touch and go by Thad Nodine
4. The lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan
5. Winter in Florida by Edward Falco
6. The school of night by Louis Bayard

7. The eight by Katherine Neville A nice story but not for me. I will choose another book for this space later.

8. Rex by José Manuel Prieto (translated from the Spanish by Esther Allen)
9. The talk funny girl by Roland Merullo
10. Beautiful ghosts by Eliot Pattison

Chelsea Anne wrote: "UPDATES

1. Skating around the law by Joelle Charbonneau Nice story but not for me. I will choose another book for this slot.

2. Finished 28 Oct 2012

3. Tou..."

UPDATES

1. The skating rink by Roberto Bolaño; translated by Chris Andrews

2. Oct. 28, 2912

3. Touch and go by Thad Nodine
4. The lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan
5. Winter in Florida by Edward Falco
6. The school of night by Louis Bayard
7. Hard eight by Janet Evanovich
8. Rex by José Manuel Prieto (translated from the Spanish by Esther Allen)
9. The talk funny girl by Roland Merullo
10. Beautiful ghosts by Eliot Pattison

I know I'm pretty late starting, but I'd like to try this one.

This challenge is original to SCC!
If you all like this challenge I'll continue in future months with children of the 80's and 90's.

Duration: No limit. Take as long as you need to.


Are you a child of the 70's? If so, I hope this challenge brings back happy memories of your childhood. If you're not a child of the 70's have fun learning about the decade.

All of the general challenge guidelines apply here.

Fiction and Non-Fiction are both acceptable for all of these tasks.

You know you're a child of the 70's if...

1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you
In honor of the Roller-Disco, read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates OR has an author with the initials R. D.

2. This rings a bell: "My name is Charlie, and they work for me."!
In honor of Charlie's Angels, read a book with a character named Charlie OR a book involving angels OR a book with a predominantly white cover.

3. You took family trips BEFORE the invention of the mini-van and remember riding in the back of the station wagon trying to get passing trucks to honk at you.
Read a book involving a road trip OR the MC drives a station wagon OR has some type of car on the cover.

4. You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out... and still carry the emotional scars to prove it.
Read a book set in or near the ocean OR with a predominantly blue cover.

5. Leg warmers were cool.
Read a book where the MC is interested in fashion or the fashion industry OR read a book set in the fall or winter

6. Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you learned things like grammar, math and history. (A big hint here is if the only way you can recite the Preamble to the Constitution is by singing it.)
Read a book involving politics in some way OR where the main character is a teacher OR set in a school (any type of school is ok).

7. Your first musical purchase was an 8-track tape.
Read a book with the number 8 (or Eight) in the title OR read a book whose page numbers end in 8.

8. You've ever owned a pair of rainbow suspenders like the ones Mork used to wear.
Read a book with a solid colored cover OR involving aliens

9. You remember wanting to stay up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live.
Read a book that makes you laugh OR with a character named Bill (William is ok as long as he is referred to as Bill).

10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover.

Updating:

Oct 1 - ??

8/10 completed

You know you're a child of the 70's if...

1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you
In honor of the Roller-Disco, read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates OR has an author with the initials R. D.

2. Read a book involving angels: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor – Nov 03

3. Read a book involving a road trip: Taken by Storm
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 28

4. Read a book with a predominantly blue cover: Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever by Molly Harper – Nov 05


5. Read a book set in the fall or winter: Pride by Rachel Vincet – Oct 08

6. Read a book involving politics in some way: When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka – Nov 06

7. Read a book whose page numbers end in 8: (418) Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 05


8. Read a book involving aliens: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout – Oct 30

9. Read a book that makes you laugh: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper – Oct 21

10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover.

UPDATES

1. For "All skaters change directions!" - The skating rink by Roberto Bolaño; translated by Chris Andrews

2. For In honor of Charlie's Angels - Too Late For Angels Finished 11/28/12

3. For If you remember riding in the back of the station wagon - Touch and go by Thad Nodine Finished 11/10/12

4. For If You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out - The lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan

5. For "Leg warmers were cool" - Winter in Florida by Edward Falco

6. For Schoolhouse Rock - The school of night by Louis Bayard

7. For 8-track tapes - Hard eight by Janet Evanovich

8. For Read a book involving aliens - Rex by José Manuel Prieto (translated from the Spanish by Esther Allen)

9. For If you stayed up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live - The talk funny girl by Roland Merullo

10. For Read a book involving ghosts - Beautiful ghosts by Eliot Pattison

Child of the 70's Challenge: [Nothing but Reading Challenges]

UPDATE

1. For "All skaters change directions!" - The skating rink by Roberto Bolaño; translated by Chris Andrews

2. For In honor of Charlie's Angels - Too Late For Angels 10/28/12***1/2

3. For If you remember riding in the back of the station wagon - Touch and go by Thad Nodine 11/10/12*****

4. For If You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out - Wreckers' Key by Christine Kling 11/17/12*****

5. For "Leg warmers were cool" - Winter in Florida by Edward Falco

6. For Schoolhouse Rock - The school of night by Louis Bayard

7. For 8-track tapes - Hard eight by Janet Evanovich

8. For Read a book involving aliens - Rex by José Manuel Prieto (translated from the Spanish by Esther Allen)

9. For If you stayed up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live - The talk funny girl by Roland Merullo

10. For Read a book involving ghosts - Beautiful ghosts by Eliot Pattison

Done!

Oct 1 – Nov 17

10/10 completed

You know you're a child of the 70's if...

1. Read a book that has an author with the initials R. D.: Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland – Oct 25

2. Read a book involving angels: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor – Nov 03

3. Read a book involving a road trip: Taken by Storm
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 28

4. Read a book with a predominantly blue cover: Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever by Molly Harper – Nov 05


5. Read a book set in the fall or winter: Pride by Rachel Vincet – Oct 08

6. Read a book involving politics in some way: When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka – Nov 06

7. Read a book whose page numbers end in 8: (418) Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 05


8. Read a book involving aliens: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout – Oct 30

9. Read a book that makes you laugh: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper – Oct 21

10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving ghosts: Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane – Nov 17

CONGRATS!

Chelsea

How did I miss this one? Please add me to the list!

You know you're a child of the 70's if...

1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you
In honor of the Roller-Disco, read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates OR has an author with the initials R. D.

2. This rings a bell: "My name is Charlie, and they work for me."!
In honor of Charlie's Angels, read a book with a character named Charlie OR a book involving angels OR a book with a predominantly white cover.

3. You took family trips BEFORE the invention of the mini-van and remember riding in the back of the station wagon trying to get passing trucks to honk at you.
Read a book involving a road trip OR the MC drives a station wagon OR has some type of car on the cover.

4. You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out... and still carry the emotional scars to prove it.
Read a book set in or near the ocean OR with a predominantly blue cover.

5. Leg warmers were cool.
Read a book where the MC is interested in fashion or the fashion industry OR read a book set in the fall or winter

6. Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you learned things like grammar, math and history. (A big hint here is if the only way you can recite the Preamble to the Constitution is by singing it.)
Read a book involving politics in some way OR where the main character is a teacher OR set in a school (any type of school is ok).

7. Your first musical purchase was an 8-track tape.
Read a book with the number 8 (or Eight) in the title OR read a book whose page numbers end in 8.

8. You've ever owned a pair of rainbow suspenders like the ones Mork used to wear.
Read a book with a solid colored cover OR involving aliens

9. You remember wanting to stay up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live.
Read a book that makes you laugh OR with a character named Bill (William is ok as long as he is referred to as Bill).

10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover.

completed

1 intianls R D Ronald Dahlcharlie and the choc. factory 8-20
2 angels Hallowed11-2
3 road trip Bones Are Forever t6
hey travel over canada to solve a case 9-16
4 blue cover The Counseling
5 set in fall and winter 13 to Life
6 Politics Don't Blink9-2 conspiracy in NYC mayor's office
78 in title Eight Keys9-10
8 solid cover New Girl10-5
9 funny book Amy and Roger's Epic Detour

Child of the 70's Challenge

UPDATE

1. For read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates - Skating on the edge by Joelle Charbonneau

2. For In honor of Charlie's Angels - Too Late For Angels 10/28/12***1/2

3. For If you remember riding in the back of the station wagon - Touch and go by Thad Nodine 11/10/12*****

4. For If You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out - Wreckers' Key by Christine Kling 11/17/12*****

5. For a book set in the fall or winter - Winter solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher 12/14/12*****

6. For set in a school (any type of school is ok) - Fleur de Leigh in Exile by Diane Leslie

7. For the number 8 - Thursdays at eight by Debbie Macomber

8. For Read a book solid colored cover - Funny short stories by Frank and Mildred Fuce

9. For If you stayed up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live - The talk funny girl by Roland Merullo

10. For Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover - Angels at the Table: A Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy Christmas Story by Debbie Macomber(12/12/12)**1/2

Chelsea from Florida :-)

Do you realize that there is no "2013" on the date options? I added a book I finished this morning and there is no way to set today's date--there is no 2013 option. Does anyone know when that problem will be fixed?

Complete!

Deanna's Child of the 70's Challenge

10/5/12 to 1/7/13

10/10

1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you
In honor of the Roller-Disco, read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates OR has an author with the initials R. D.

Luring Robin by Melody Snow Monroe, Robin goes in-line skating in Miami, done 11/8

2. This rings a bell: "My name is Charlie, and they work for me."!
In honor of Charlie's Angels, read a book with a character named Charlie OR a book involving angels OR a book with a predominantly white cover.

by Colleen Gleason, mainly white cover, done 11/21

3. You took family trips BEFORE the invention of the mini-van and remember riding in the back of the station wagon trying to get passing trucks to honk at you.
Read a book involving a road trip OR the MC drives a station wagon OR has some type of car on the cover.

by Janice Bennett, car on cover, done 11/1

4. You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out... and still carry the emotional scars to prove it.
Read a book set in or near the ocean OR with a predominantly blue cover.

by J.M. Kelley, blue cover, done 10/20

5. Leg warmers were cool.
Read a book where the MC is interested in fashion or the fashion industry OR read a book set in the fall or winter.

Mending Fences by Lucy Francis, takes place in winter, done 10/21

6. Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you learned things like grammar, math and history. (A big hint here is if the only way you can recite the Preamble to the Constitution is by singing it.)
Read a book involving politics in some way OR where the main character is a teacher OR set in a school (any type of school is ok).

Between a Rock and a Mad Woman by Stephanie Queen, Madeline and Peter are running against each other for Governor, done 10/22

7. Your first musical purchase was an 8-track tape.
Read a book with the number 8 (or Eight) in the title OR read a book whose page numbers end in 8.

Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster, 388 pages, done 12/27

8. You've ever owned a pair of rainbow suspenders like the ones Mork used to wear.
Read a book with a solid colored cover OR involving aliens

Zylan Captive by Ravyn Wilde, aliens, done 1/7

9. You remember wanting to stay up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live.
Read a book that makes you laugh OR with a character named Bill (William is ok as long as he is referred to as Bill).

Apple Pots and Funeral Plots by Peggy Dulle, character named Bill, done 10/6

10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover.

Haunting Passions by Maureen McMahon, ghosts, done 10/16

I'm finally done.

YOU KNOW YOU'RE A CHILD OF 70s WHEN...

Duration: Aug 15, 2012 - ????
Completed: 10/10

✔ 1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you.
In honor of the Roller-Disco, read a book which has a cover image of roller skates.
Touchy Subjects: Stories | Emma Donoghue ★★★ (02/06)

✔ 2. This rings a bell: "My name is Charlie, and they work for me."!
In honor of Charlie's Angels, read a book with a predominantly white cover.
Me: Stories of My Life | Katharine Hepburn ★★★★ (08/24)

✔ 3. You took family trips BEFORE the invention of the mini-van and remember riding in the back of the station wagon trying to get passing trucks to honk at you.
Read a book involving a road trip.
The Sun Also Rises | Ernest Hemingway ★★ (09/04)

✔ 4. You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out... and still carry the emotional scars to prove it.
Read a book with a predominantly blue cover.
The Age of Miracles | Karen Thompson Walker ★★★★★ (08/15)

✔ 5. Leg warmers were cool.
Read a book set in the fall or winter » A day in winter.
If I Stay | Gayle Forman ★ (09/21)

✔ 6. Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you learned things like grammar, math and history. (A big hint here is if the only way you can recite the Preamble to the Constitution is by singing it.)
Read a book involving politics in some way » A main character is an activist.
Carry the One | Carol Anshaw ★★ (08/17)

✔ 7. Your first musical purchase was an 8-track tape.
Read a book whose page numbers end in 8 » 368 pages.
The Dream of the Celt: A Novel | Mario Vargas Llosa ★ (08/19)

✔ 8. You've ever owned a pair of rainbow suspenders like the ones Mork used to wear.
Read a book with a solid colored cover.
The Kissing List | Stephanie Reents ★★★★ (08/20)

✔ 9. You remember wanting to stay up to see Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live.
Read a book that makes you laugh.
Beautiful Ruins | Jess Walter ★★★★★ (09/19)

✔ 10. It was a major accomplishment to get to the "Chase" scene in Ms. Pacman.
Read a book involving a powerful woman.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles | Agatha Christie ★★★★ (08/29)

*** Completed (02/06) ***

Chaitra wrote: "I'm finally done.


YOU KNOW YOU'RE A CHILD OF 70s WHEN...


Duration: Aug 15, 2012 - ????
Completed: 10/10

✔ 1. The phrase, "All skaters change directions!" means something to you.
In honor of ..."

CONGRATS! I have one more book to finish. It takes longer than expected. :-D

FINISHED My first challenge ever! I can't believe I finished. I read a lot but it is hard for me to stay focused to finish specific challenges. The experience was a lot of fun and and I read books I wouldn't have otherwise. Chelsea :-D

1. For read a book with a scene involving roller skating OR has a cover image of roller skates - by Joelle Charbonneau 12/27/12***1/2

2. For In honor of Charlie's Angels - by Mignon F. Ballard 10/28/12***1/2

3. For If you remember riding in the back of the station wagon - by Thad Nodine 11/10/12*****

4. For If You learned to swim at about the same time "Jaws" came out - by Christine Kling 11/17/12*****

5. For a book set in the fall or winter - by Rosamunde Pilcher 12/14/12*****

6. For set in a school (any type of school is ok) - by Diane Leslie 1/3/13****

7. For the number 8 - by Debbie Macomber 12/21/12****1/2

8. For Read a book solid colored cover - by Nicholas LaRocca 1/10/13)*****

9. For A book that makes you laugh - by Jay Gilbertson 2/24/13)****1/2

10. For Read a book involving ghosts OR involving a powerful woman OR with a pink and yellow cover - by Debbie Macomber (12/12/12)**1/2

I've just discovered this challenge and would like to play!

CHILD OF THE 70's
Timeframe: 3/1/13 to 6/1/13
10/10 COMPLETE!

1. Cover image of roller skates - Skating Around the Law by Joelle Charbonneau - 5/25/13 ****


2. White cover - Ain't She Sweet by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 3/9/13 ****


3. Road trip - Driving Sideways by Jess Riley - 6/1/13 ***

4. Blue cover - The Blue Rose: An English Garden Mystery by Anthony Eglin - 3/4/13 ***


5. Set in the winter - Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts - 3/12/13 *****

6. Main character is a teacher - Murder for Choir by Joelle Charbonneau - 3/17/13 ****

7. Page numbers end in 8 - (368 pages) - Cloud Nineby Luanne Rice - 3/17/13 *****

8. Solid colored cover - I'll Be Seeing You by Mary Higgins Clark - 3/10/13 *****


9. Character named Bill - (Billy Blessing) - The Morning Show Murders by Al Roker - 3/15/13 ****

10. Ghosts - Red Lily by Nora Roberts - 3/6/13 ****