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Saturday, December 10, 2016

Wrap-up Post for 2016 Challenges

I will be adding to the list as I wrap up the challenges!





25 / 25 books. 100% done!

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
  1. AUTHOR OUTSIDE OWN COUNTRY: Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #7)
  2. LIBRARY BOOK: Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8)
  3. YOU'D LIKE TO CHANGE THE COVER: Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #9)
  4. BOOK FROM SERIES YOU LOVE: Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #10)
  5. YOU DIDN'T WANT TO PUT IT DOWN: Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #11)
  6. HAD LAUGH OUT LOUD MOMENTS: Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #12)
  7. DEBUT NOVEL: Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber
  8. BOOK YOU BOUGHT: The Treatment by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2)
  9. A DOMINANT COLOR ON COVER: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10)
  10. MEMOIR: The Yellow World: How Fighting for My Life Taught Me How to Live by Albert Espinosa
  11. BEEN ON TBR FOREVER: Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11)
  12. SELF-CHALLENGE (LAST BOOK IN A SERIES): Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
  13. WOULD MAKE A GOOD MOVIE: The King by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #12)
  14. FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WORD IN TITLE: Father Mine by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #6.5)
  15. PUBLISHED 2015: Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)
  16. BY AUTHOR YOU WISH WAS KNOWN BETTER: Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1)
  17. FIRST IN A SERIES: Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Legacy, Book #1)
  18. NEW AUTHOR TO YOU: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
  19. PUBLISHED IN 2016: The Beast by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #14)
  20. WAY OUT OF COMFORT ZONE (STEAMPUNK): Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
  21. SETTING BEGINS WITH A B (BOARDING SCHOOL): Looking for Alaska by John Green
  22. BOOK CLUB WORTHY: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
  23. COLOR WORD IN TITLE: Little Black Dress by James Patterson with Emily Raymond
  24. THOUGHT PROVOKING BOOK: Scars by Cheryl Rainfield
  25. AUTHOR'S SURNAME STARTS WITH THE SAME LETTER AS YOURS: Skipping Christmas by John Grisham





6 / 6 books. 100% done!




9 / 9 books. 100% done!

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
  1. WHITE COVER: The Treatment by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2)
  2. BROWN COVER: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10)
  3. YELLOW IN THE TITLE: The Yellow World: How Fighting for My Life Taught Me How to Live by Albert Espinosa
  4. (a) RED COVER: Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3); (b) Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
  5. BLUE COVER: Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2)
  6. A BOOK WITH ANY OTHER COLOR IN THE TITLE/ON THE COVER:(a) Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #21) [purple cover]; (b) A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
  7. BLACK COVER: Looking for Alaska by John Green; or Little Black Dress by James Patterson with Emily Raymond
  8. GREEN COVER: Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
  9. A BOOK WITH A WORD THAT IMPLIES COLOR: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne





14 / 4 books. 350% done!

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

  1. Neverfall by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #1.5)
  2. Everbound by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #2)
  3. Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
  4. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
  5. Monster Island by David Wellington (Monster Island, Book #1)
  6. The Haunted by Bentley Little
  7. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book #4)
  8. As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
  9. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
  10. Oblivion by Kelly Creagh (Nevermore, Book #3)
  11. Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
  12. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
  13. 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
  14. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty







3 / 2 books. 150% done!

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
    1. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
    2. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
    3. 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King



    41 / 30 books. 137% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

    1. Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #7)
    2. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8)
    3. Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #9)
    4. Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #10)
    5. Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #11)
    6. Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #12)
    7. Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber
    8. Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #13)
    9. Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #14)
    10. The Treatment by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2)
    11. Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #15)
    12. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10)
    13. The Yellow World: How Fighting for My Life Taught Me How to Live by Albert Espinosa
    14. Agatha Raisin and the Perfect Paragon by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #16)
    15. Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11)
    16. Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
    17. Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #17)
    18. The King by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #12)
    19. Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2)
    20. Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
    21. Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)
    22. The Shadows by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #13)
    23. A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #19)
    24. Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Legacy, Book #1)
    25. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
    26. There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #20)
    27. The Beast by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #14)
    28. Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #21)
    29. The Haunted by Bentley Little
    30. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book #4)
    31. As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
    32. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
    33. Looking for Alaska by John Green
    34. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
    35. Shades of Earth by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #3)
    36. Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
    37. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
    38. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
    39. Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
    40. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
    41. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
    42. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
    43. A December Bride by Denise Hunter (A Year of Weddings 1, Book #1)
    44. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (Greer Family, Book #1)
    45. Something Borrowed, Someone Dead by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #24)
    46. Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
    47. Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans
    48. The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado
    49. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak



    29 / 12 books. 242% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
    1. The Treatment by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2)
    2. Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11)
    3. Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
    4. Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2)
    5. Everbound by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #2)
    6. Father Mine by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #6.5)
    7. Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
    8. The Shadows by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #13)
    9. The Recovery by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2.5)
    10. Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1)
    11. Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Legacy, Book #1)
    12. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
    13. Monster Island by David Wellington (Monster Island, Book #1)
    14. The Haunted by Bentley Little
    15. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book #4)
    16. Looking for Alaska by John Green
    17. Love is a Choice by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #0.6)
    18. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
    19. As They Slip Away by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #2.5)
    20. Little Black Dress by James Patterson with Emily Raymond
    21. Shades of Earth by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #3)
    22. Scars by Cheryl Rainfield
    23. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
    24. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
    25. 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
    26. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
    27. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
    28. A Magical Christmas by Heather Graham
    29. Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (Lucy Stone, Book #1)




    29 / 12 books. 242% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
    1. The Treatment by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2)
    2. Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11)
    3. Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
    4. Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2)
    5. Everbound by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #2)
    6. Father Mine by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #6.5)
    7. Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
    8. The Shadows by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #13)
    9. The Recovery by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2.5)
    10. Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1)
    11. Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Legacy, Book #1)
    12. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
    13. Monster Island by David Wellington (Monster Island, Book #1)
    14. The Haunted by Bentley Little
    15. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book #4)
    16. Looking for Alaska by John Green
    17. Love is a Choice by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #0.6)
    18. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
    19. As They Slip Away by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #2.5)
    20. Little Black Dress by James Patterson with Emily Raymond
    21. Shades of Earth by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #3)
    22. Scars by Cheryl Rainfield
    23. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
    24. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
    25. 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
    26. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
    27. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
    28. A Magical Christmas by Heather Graham
    29. Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (Lucy Stone, Book #1)




    4 / 1 books. 400% done!


    9 / 5 books. 180% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

    1. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10)
    2. Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11)
    3. Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
    4. The King by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #12)
    5. Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
    6. The Shadows by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #13)
    7. The Beast by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #14)
    8. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
    9. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak




    1 / 1 books. 100% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!



    13 / 10 items/places. 130% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

    1. CANDELABRA: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10), at the start of Chapter 6 "Across the porcelain and the silver, on the far side of the bouquets of flowers and the curling candelabra, a robed figure sat motionless and self-contained in a chair precisely opposite of his own."
    2. MANTLE CLOCK: Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11), "Periodically, the antique clock on the mantle chimed, and then after a long while the shutters began to descend over the windows."
    3. MASK: The King by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #12), "As Assail pulled a black mask over his face, they did the same -- and then it was time to dematerialize."
    4. WHIP: Father Mine by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #6.5), at Page 62: "Scars...that looked like they had been left by whips."
    5. TILE FLOOR: Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3), at Page 7: "Fingers shaking, she fished through the interior of the purse, then as the pain increased, dumped the contents onto the tile floor."
    6. EARRINGS: The Shadows by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #13), at Page 473:"So let's get you the biggest fucking ring in this place and a pair of earrings to match."
    7. NOTEPAD: Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1), at Page 57: "Cole flipped his notepad closed and rose from the coffee table."
    8. DEAD BOLT: Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Legacy, Book #1), at Page 189: "Butch didn't bother turning the lights on; he just pulled his female against his body and kissed the everloving crap out of her as he kicked the door closed and worked that dead bolt like a pro."
    9. CASH REGISTER: The Beast by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #14), at Page 157: "The brunette who was behind the cash register took one look at him -- and what do you know, no waiting for Rhage."
    10. ONE NIGHT STAND: Little Black Dress by James Patterson with Emily Raymond
    11. FAKE MATES/MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: A December Bride by Denise Hunter (A Year of Weddings 1, Book #1)
    12. BELT: Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber, at Page 104: "Okay, I'll put it bluntly: Your brains are located below your belt."
    13. SECOND CHANCE: A Magical Christmas by Heather Graham




    The Reporters Challenge 2016


    15 / 5 books. 300% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

    1.         WHERE

    c)     (HISTORICAL NOVEL PRE-1930): The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado



    2.     HOW:

    c)    (GUN/SHOOTING IS MURDER WEAPON): Let's Play Make Believe by James Patterson with James O. Born



    3.         WHAT:




    d)      (TITLE STARTS WITH THE SAME LETTER AS YOUR LAST NAME): Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn



    4.         WHEN:

    a)    (ONE WHERE THE PROTAGONIST HAS TO BEAT THE CLOCK): Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber

    b)     (ONE THAT CENTERS AROUND A HOLIDAY): Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)

    c)     (ONE BOOK THAT IS SET DURING A PARTY): Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe



    5.         WHO

     a) (PROTAGONIST IS A DEAD PERSON - A VAMPIRE): Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10)

     b) (PROTAGONIST IS A CRIME-SOLVING DUO): Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)

     c) (PROTAGONIST IS A LEGAL PROFESSIONAL - COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATE): Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1)







    19 / 6 books. 317% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
    1. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8) [animal on the cover]
    2. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10) [main character is a vampire]
    3. Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11) [main character is a vampire]
    4. The King by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #12) [main character is a vampire]
    5. Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2) [main character is a netherling]
    6. Father Mine by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #6.5) [main character is a vampire]
    7. The Shadows by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #13) [main character is a vampire]
    8. Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Legacy, Book #1) [main character is a vampire]
    9. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1) [animal in the title, and a main character turns into said animal!]
    10. The Beast by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #14) [main character is a vampire]
    11. Monster Island by David Wellington (Monster Island, Book #1) [one of the main characters is a zombie]
    12. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book #4) [the main characters are werewolves]
    13. As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
    14. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1) [one of the main characters is a zombie]
    15. Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23) [snakes are the murder weapon]
    16. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1) [the main character turns into a mink]
    17. The Rhyme Bible Storybook for Toddlers by L.J. Sattgast [animals on the cover and in the stories]
    18. 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King [an animal, a vampire, plays a major role]
    19. The Rhyme Bible Storybook by L.J. Sattgast [animals on the cover and in the stories]







    2 / 2 banned books. 100% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!




    8 / 5 dystopian books. 160% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!


    BADGE EARNED:

    6-10 dystopian books




    7 / 5 horror books. 140% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!


    BADGE EARNED:

    6-10 horror books




    9 / 5 vampire/werewolf books. 180% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!





    7 / 7 paranormal romance books. 100% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!




    1 / 1 witchy books. 100% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!




    2 / 2 romantic suspense books. 100% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!


    1. Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
    2. Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1)



    1 / 1 retellings. 100% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!


    1. Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2)



    18 / 3 YA books. 600% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!


    1. The Treatment by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2)
    2. Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
    3. Neverfall by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #1.5)
    4. Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2)
    5. Everbound by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #2)
    6. The Recovery by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2.5)
    7. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
    8. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
    9. Oblivion by Kelly Creagh (Nevermore, Book #3)
    10. Looking for Alaska by John Green
    11. Love is a Choice by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #0.6)
    12. As They Slip Away by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #2.5)
    13. Shades of Earth by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #3)
    14. Scars by Cheryl Rainfield
    15. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
    16. After the Woods by Kim Savage
    17. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
    18. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak



    2 / 2 YA mystery books. 100% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!


    1. After the Woods by Kim Savage
    2. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart




    4 / 4 books re-read. 100% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!



    GOODREADS FALL 2016 SCAVENGER: MAKE YOUR OWN APPLE CIDER


    15 / 15 books. 100% done!

    CHALLENGE COMPLETED!


    1. Read a book with a fruit or vegetable in the title or on the cover (must be visible in the GR thumbnail; post the cover) OR a book that boosts your mood in some way.

    A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess [a fruit in the title]

    2. Read a book that seems to fit a standard formula (tell us how) OR a book with a X somewhere in the title or author's name (if you use the author option, tell us his/her name).

    The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty [x in the title]

    3. Read a book that someone else discarded OR a book that you previously abandoned.

    Skipping Christmas by John Grisham [book that someone else discarded]

    4. Read a book that you got for free OR a book with an unattractive cover (tell us why you think it's unattractive; post the cover).

    The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne (got for free)

    5. Read a book by an author whose first AND last initials can be found in one of the apple varieties named (Red and Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Northern Spy, and Rome Beauty) OR a book originally published in October of any year (tell us the year).

    Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
    [RomBeauty, M=Marion and B=Beaton]

    6. Read a book with some sort of wild animal on the cover (must be visible in the GR thumbnail; post the cover) OR a book by an author who has published at least 10 books (tell us how many books).

    Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book #4) [definitely 10+ books]


    7. Read a book with an intact "23" in its total number of pages (tell us how many pages) OR a book with a container of some sort on the cover (must be visible in the GR thumbnail; post the cover).




    The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (Greer Family, Book #1) [read a book with an intact "23" in its total number of pages, 232 pages]


    8. Read a book with a cluttered cover (post the cover) OR a book that takes place before the advent of telephones, cars, etc. (tell us when).

    The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado [a book that takes place before the advent of telephones, cars, etc., starts in 1664 and then moves to 1864]

    9. Read a book with at least two different genres on its main GR page (for example, mystery and historical; tell us the genres) OR a book written by two or more authors.

    Oblivion by Kelly Creagh (Nevermore, Book #3) [Young Adult and Fantasy]

    10. Read a book in which a business closes (permanently, not a temporary shutdown) OR a book set in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan or Washington (state); tell us the state.

    Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1) [book set in Cincinnati, Ohio]


    11. Read a book set in a location that is cold more often than not (tell us the location) OR a short book (150-200 pages, tell us how many).

    The Christmas Angel Project by Melody Carlson [176 pages]

    12. Read a book with a character who works in/owns a bar OR a book with a sweet character who turns hard/bitter by the end of the book.

    After the Woods by Kim Savage [book with a sweet character who turns hard/bitter by the end of the book]

    13. Read a book from a series that has not yet ended OR a book with a beverage of some sort on the cover (must be visible in the GR thumbnail; post the cover).
      Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)

      14. Read a book that was originally published at least a decade ago (tell us when it was published) OR a enough half-step books to equal 150+ pages.

      'Salem's Lot by Stephen King [published in 1976]

      15. Read a book with a glass object of some sort (not a window, but something like a jar, vase, wine glass) on the cover (must be visible in the GR thumbnail; post the cover) OR a book with a night scene on the cover (post the cover). 





      6 / 6 books. 100% done!

      CHALLENGE COMPLETED!








      75 / 25 words. 300% done!

      CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
      1. Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #7)
      2. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8)
      3. Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #9)
      4. Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #10)
      5. Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #11)
      6. Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #12)
      7. Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber
      8. Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #13)
      9. Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #14)
      10. The Treatment by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2)
      11. Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #15)
      12. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10)
      13. The Yellow World: How Fighting for My Life Taught Me How to Live by Albert Espinosa
      14. Agatha Raisin and the Perfect Paragon by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #16)
      15. Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11)
      16. Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
      17. Neverfall by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #1.5)
      18. Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #17)
      19. The King by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #12)
      20. Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2)
      21. Everbound by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #2)
      22. Father Mine by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #6.5)
      23. Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
      24. Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)
      25. The Shadows by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #13)
      26. The Recovery by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2.5)
      27. Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1)
      28. A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #19)
      29. Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Legacy, Book #1)
      30. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
      31. There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #20)
      32. The Beast by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #14)
      33. Monster Island by David Wellington (Monster Island, Book #1)
      34. Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #21)
      35. The Haunted by Bentley Little
      36. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book #4)
      37. As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
      38. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
      39. Oblivion by Kelly Creagh (Nevermore, Book #3)
      40. Looking for Alaska by John Green
      41. Love is a Choice by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #0.6)
      42. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
      43. As They Slip Away by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #2.5)
      44. Little Black Dress by James Patterson with Emily Raymond
      45. Shades of Earth by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #3)
      46. Hunted by James Patterson with Andrew Holmes
      47. Scars by Cheryl Rainfield
      48. Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
      49. Let's Play Make Believe by James Patterson with James O. Born
      50. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
      51. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
      52. The Rhyme Bible Storybook for Toddlers by L.J. Sattgast
      53. Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
      54. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
      55. 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
      56. The Christmas Angel Project by Melody Carlson
      57. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
      58. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
      59. After the Woods by Kim Savage
      60. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
      61. A December Bride by Denise Hunter (A Year of Weddings 1, Book #1)
      62. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (Greer Family, Book #1)
      63. Something Borrowed, Someone Dead by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #24)
      64. Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
      65. The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren
      66. Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans
      67. The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado
      68. Daily Readings from It's Your Time: 90 Devotions for Activating Your Faith, Achieving Your Dreams, and Increasing in God's Favor by Joel Osteen
      69. The Rhyme Bible Storybook by L.J. Sattgast
      70. A Magical Christmas by Heather Graham
      71. Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (Lucy Stone, Book #1)
      72. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
      73. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
      74. A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
      75. Death of a Cupcake Queen by Lee Hollis (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, Book #6)







      54 / 15 words. 360% done!

      CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

      1. Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #7)
      2. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8)
      3. Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #9)
      4. Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #10)
      5. Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #11)
      6. Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #12)
      7. Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #13)
      8. Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #14)
      9. The Treatment by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2)
      10. Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #15)
      11. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10)
      12. Agatha Raisin and the Perfect Paragon by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #16)
      13. Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11)
      14. Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
      15. Neverfall by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #1.5)
      16. Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #17)
      17. The King by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #12)
      18. Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2)
      19. Everbound by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #2)
      20. Father Mine by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #6.5)
      21. Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
      22. Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)
      23. The Shadows by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #13)
      24. The Recovery by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2.5)
      25. Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1)
      26. A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #19)
      27. Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Legacy, Book #1)
      28. There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #20)
      29. The Beast by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #14)
      30. Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #21)
      31. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book #4)
      32. As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
      33. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
      34. Oblivion by Kelly Creagh (Nevermore, Book #3)
      35. Love is a Choice by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #0.6)
      36. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
      37. As They Slip Away by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #2.5)
      38. Little Black Dress by James Patterson with Emily Raymond
      39. Shades of Earth by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #3)
      40. Scars by Cheryl Rainfield
      41. Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
      42. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
      43. The Rhyme Bible Storybook for Toddlers by L.J. Sattgast
      44. The Christmas Angel Project by Melody Carlson
      45. After the Woods by Kim Savage
      46. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
      47. A December Bride by Denise Hunter (A Year of Weddings 1, Book #1)
      48. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (Greer Family, Book #1)
      49. Something Borrowed, Someone Dead by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #24)
      50. Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
      51. The Rhyme Bible Storybook by L.J. Sattgast
      52. A Magical Christmas by Heather Graham
      53. Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (Lucy Stone, Book #1)
      54. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan







      29 / 5 books. 580% done!

      CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
      1. Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber
      2. The Yellow World: How Fighting for My Life Taught Me How to Live by Albert Espinosa
      3. Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1)
      4. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
      5. Monster Island by David Wellington (Monster Island, Book #1)
      6. The Haunted by Bentley Little
      7. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
      8. Looking for Alaska by John Green
      9. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
      10. Little Black Dress by James Patterson with Emily Raymond
      11. Scars by Cheryl Rainfield
      12. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
      13. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
      14. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
      15. The Christmas Angel Project by Melody Carlson
      16. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
      17. After the Woods by Kim Savage
      18. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
      19. A December Bride by Denise Hunter (A Year of Weddings 1, Book #1)
      20. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (Greer Family, Book #1)
      21. Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
      22. The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren
      23. Daily Readings from It's Your Time: 90 Devotions for Activating Your Faith, Achieving Your Dreams, and Increasing in God's Favor by Joel Osteen
      24. A Magical Christmas by Heather Graham
      25. Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (Lucy Stone, Book #1)
      26. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
      27. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
      28. A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
      29. Death of a Cupcake Queen by Lee Hollis (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, Book #6)






        20 / 2 narrators. 1000% done!

        CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
        1. Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber
        2. The Yellow World: How Fighting for My Life Taught Me How to Live by Albert Espinosa
        3. Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
        4. Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)
        5. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
        6. The Haunted by Bentley Little
        7. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
        8. Looking for Alaska by John Green
        9. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
        10. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
        11. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
        12. Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
        13. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
        14. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
        15. A December Bride by Denise Hunter (A Year of Weddings 1, Book #1)
        16. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (Greer Family, Book #1)
        17. Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
        18. Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans
        19. The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado
        20. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak










        29 / 6 books. 483% done!

        CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
        1. Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber
        2. The Yellow World: How Fighting for My Life Taught Me How to Live by Albert Espinosa
        3. Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1)
        4. Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Legacy, Book #1)
        5. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
        6. Monster Island by David Wellington (Monster Island, Book #1)
        7. The Haunted by Bentley Little
        8. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
        9. Looking for Alaska by John Green
        10. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
        11. Little Black Dress by James Patterson with Emily Raymond
        12. Scars by Cheryl Rainfield
        13. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
        14. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
        15. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
        16. The Christmas Angel Project by Melody Carlson
        17. After the Woods by Kim Savage
        18. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
        19. A December Bride by Denise Hunter (A Year of Weddings 1, Book #1)
        20. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (Greer Family, Book #1)
        21. Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
        22. The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren
        23. Daily Readings from It's Your Time: 90 Devotions for Activating Your Faith, Achieving Your Dreams, and Increasing in God's Favor by Joel Osteen
        24. A Magical Christmas by Heather Graham
        25. Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (Lucy Stone, Book #1)
        26. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
        27. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
        28. A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
        29. Death of a Cupcake Queen by Lee Hollis (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, Book #6)




        99 / 25 books. 396% done!

        CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

        1. 2 POINTS: Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #7)
        2. 2 POINTS: Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8)
        3. 2 POINTS: Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #9)
        4. 2 POINTS: Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #10)
        5. 2 POINTS: Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #11)
        6. 2 POINTS: Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #12)
        7. 2 POINTS: Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #13)
        8. 2 POINTS: Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #14)
        9. 2 POINTS: The Treatment by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2)
        10. 2 POINTS: Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #15)
        11. 2 POINTS: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10)
        12. 2 POINTS: Agatha Raisin and the Perfect Paragon by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #16)
        13. 2 POINTS: Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11)
        14. 2 POINTS + 10 POINTS: Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
        15. 1 POINT: Neverfall by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #1.5)
        16. 2 POINTS: Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #17)
        17. 2 POINTS: The King by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #12)
        18. 2 POINTS: Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2)
        19. 2 POINTS: Everbound by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #2)
        20. 1 POINT: Father Mine by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #6.5)
        21. 2 POINTS: Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
        22. 2 POINTS: Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)
        23. 2 POINTS: The Shadows by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #13)
        24. 1 POINT: The Recovery by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2.5)
        25. 2 POINTS: A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #19)
        26. 2 POINTS: There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #20)
        27. 2 POINTS: The Beast by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #14)
        28. 2 POINTS: Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #21)
        29. 2 POINTS: Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book #4)
        30. 2 POINTS: As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
        31. 2 POINTS + 10 POINTS: Oblivion by Kelly Creagh (Nevermore, Book #3)
        32. 1 POINT: Love is a Choice by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #0.6)
        33. 1 POINT: As They Slip Away by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #2.5)
        34. 2 POINTS + 10 POINTS: Shades of Earth by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #3)
        35. 2 POINTS: Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
        36. 2 POINTS: Something Borrowed, Someone Dead by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #24)
        37. 2 POINTS: Death of a Cupcake Queen by Lee Hollis (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, Book #6)






        68 / 10 books. 680% done!

        CHALLENGE COMPLETED!


        1. Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #7)
        2. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8)
        3. Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #9)
        4. Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #10)
        5. Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #11)
        6. Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #12)
        7. Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber
        8. Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #13)
        9. Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #14)
        10. The Treatment by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2)
        11. Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #15)
        12. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10)
        13. The Yellow World: How Fighting for My Life Taught Me How to Live by Albert Espinosa
        14. Agatha Raisin and the Perfect Paragon by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #16)
        15. Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11)
        16. Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
        17. Neverfall by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #1.5)
        18. Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #17)
        19. The King by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #12)
        20. Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2)
        21. Everbound by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #2)
        22. Father Mine by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #6.5)
        23. Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
        24. Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)
        25. The Shadows by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #13)
        26. The Recovery by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2.5)
        27. Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1)
        28. A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #19)
        29. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
        30. There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #20)
        31. Monster Island by David Wellington (Monster Island, Book #1)
        32. Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #21)
        33. The Haunted by Bentley Little
        34. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book #4)
        35. As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
        36. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
        37. Oblivion by Kelly Creagh (Nevermore, Book #3)
        38. Looking for Alaska by John Green
        39. Love is a Choice by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #0.6)
        40. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
        41. As They Slip Away by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #2.5)
        42. Shades of Earth by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #3)
        43. Scars by Cheryl Rainfield
        44. Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
        45. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
        46. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
        47. Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
        48. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
        49. 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
        50. The Christmas Angel Project by Melody Carlson
        51. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
        52. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
        53. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
        54. A December Bride by Denise Hunter (A Year of Weddings 1, Book #1)
        55. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (Greer Family, Book #1)
        56. Something Borrowed, Someone Dead by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #24)
        57. Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
        58. The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren
        59. Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans
        60. The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado
        61. Daily Readings from It's Your Time: 90 Devotions for Activating Your Faith, Achieving Your Dreams, and Increasing in God's Favor by Joel Osteen
        62. The Rhyme Bible Storybook by L.J. Sattgast
        63. A Magical Christmas by Heather Graham
        64. Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (Lucy Stone, Book #1)
        65. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
        66. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
        67. A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
        68. Death of a Cupcake Queen by Lee Hollis (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, Book #6)





        37 / 6 books. 617% done!

        CHALLENGE COMPLETED!


        1. Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #7)
        2. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8)
        3. Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #9)
        4. Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #10)
        5. Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #11)
        6. Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #12)
        7. Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber
        8. Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #13)
        9. Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #14)
        10. Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #15)
        11. Agatha Raisin and the Perfect Paragon by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #16)
        12. Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #17)
        13. There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #20)
        14. Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #21)
        15. As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
        16. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
        17. Oblivion by Kelly Creagh (Nevermore, Book #3)
        18. Little Black Dress by James Patterson with Emily Raymond
        19. Hunted by James Patterson with Andrew Holmes
        20. Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
        21. Let's Play Make Believe by James Patterson with James O. Born
        22. Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
        23. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
        24. The Christmas Angel Project by Melody Carlson
        25. After the Woods by Kim Savage
        26. A December Bride by Denise Hunter (A Year of Weddings 1, Book #1)
        27. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (Greer Family, Book #1)
        28. Something Borrowed, Someone Dead by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #24)
        29. Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
        30. The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren
        31. Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans
        32. The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado
        33. Daily Readings from It's Your Time: 90 Devotions for Activating Your Faith, Achieving Your Dreams, and Increasing in God's Favor by Joel Osteen
        34. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
        35. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
        36. A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
        37. Death of a Cupcake Queen by Lee Hollis (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, Book #6)




        6 / 6 books. 100% done!

        CHALLENGE COMPLETED!












        21 / 6 books. 350% done!

        CHALLENGE COMPLETED!


        1. Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #7)
        2. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8)
        3. Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #9)
        4. Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #10)
        5. Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #11)
        6. Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #12)
        7. Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #13)
        8. Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #14)
        9. Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #15)
        10. Agatha Raisin and the Perfect Paragon by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #16)
        11. Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #17)
        12. Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
        13. Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)
        14. A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #19)
        15. There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #20)
        16. Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #21)
        17. As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
        18. Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
        19. Something Borrowed, Someone Dead by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #24)
        20. Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (Lucy Stone, Book #1)
        21. Death of a Cupcake Queen by Lee Hollis (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, Book #6)






        20 / 6 books. 333% done!

        CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

        1. Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #7)
        2. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8)
        3. Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #9)
        4. Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #10)
        5. Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #11)
        6. Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #12)
        7. Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #13)
        8. Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #14)
        9. Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #15)
        10. Agatha Raisin and the Perfect Paragon by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #16)
        11. Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #17)
        12. Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)
        13. A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #19)
        14. There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #20)
        15. Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #21)
        16. As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
        17. Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
        18. Something Borrowed, Someone Dead by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #24)
        19. Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (Lucy Stone, Book #1)
        20. Death of a Cupcake Queen by Lee Hollis (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, Book #6)




        20 / 10 books. 200% done!

        CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

        1. Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #7)
        2. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8)
        3. Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #9)
        4. Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #10)
        5. Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #11)
        6. Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #12)
        7. Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #13)
        8. Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #14)
        9. Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #15)
        10. Agatha Raisin and the Perfect Paragon by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #16)
        11. Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #17)
        12. Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)
        13. A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #19)
        14. There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #20)
        15. Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #21)
        16. As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
        17. Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
        18. Something Borrowed, Someone Dead by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #24)
        19. Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (Lucy Stone, Book #1)
        20. Death of a Cupcake Queen by Lee Hollis (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, Book #6)



        5 / 5 non-fiction books. 100% done!

        CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

        1. The Yellow World: How Fighting for My Life Taught Me How to Live by Albert Espinosa
        2. The Rhyme Bible Storybook for Toddlers by L.J. Sattgast
        3. The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren
        4. Daily Readings from It's Your Time: 90 Devotions for Activating Your Faith, Achieving Your Dreams, and Increasing in God's Favor by Joel Osteen
        5. The Rhyme Bible Storybook by L.J. Sattgast




        52 / 16 challenges. 325% done!

        CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

        1. 2016 Full House Reading Challenge
        2. The Series that Never...Ends Challenge
        3. 2016 The Color Coded Reading Challenge
        4. R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril XI: Peril the First
        5. R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril XI: Peril of the Short Story
        6. September is for Sequels
        7. #BiteOber
        8. 2016 Audiobook Challenge
        9. Mount TBR Reading Challenge 2016
        10. 2016 TBR Pile Reading Challenge
        11. European Reading Challenge 2016
        12. Blogger Shame Review Challenge
        13. 2016 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
        14. 2016 Debut Author Challenge
        15. 2016 It's New To Me Series Starter Challenge
        16. 2016 Series Enders Reading Challenge
        17. Literary Pickers Challenge
        18. The Reporters Challenge 2016
        19. What an Animal IX Reading Challenge 2016
        20. 2016 Book to Movie Challenge
        21. 2016 Banned Books Challenge
        22. 2016 Dystopia Reading Challenge
        23. 2016 Horror Reading Challenge
        24. 2016 Reading Bites Reading Challenge
        25. Spooks, Howls and Fangs Reading Challenge 2016
        26. 2016 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge
        27. Romantic Suspense 2016 Reading Challenge
        28. 2016 Retellings Reading Challenge
        29. 2016 YA Reading Challenge
        30. 2016 YA Mystery Reading Challenge
        31. The Hard Core Re-Reading Challenge 2016
        32. Goodreads Fall 2016 Scavenger: Make Your Own Apple Cider
        33. What's In A Name? 2016
        34. 2016 Outdo Yourself Reading Challenge
        35. 2016 Women Challenge
        36. New Authors 2016 Reading Challenge
        37. 2016 New Narrator Reading Challenge
        38. 2016 New To You Reading Challenge
        39. 2016 Prequel & Sequel Challenge
        40. 2016 Backlist Books Reading Challenge
        41. 2016 I Love Libraries Reading Challenge
        42. A-Z Mystery Author Challenge
        43. Lady Detectives 2016 Reading Challenge
        44. Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2016
        45. Craving for Cozies Challenge 2016
        46. 2016 Nonfiction Reading Challenge
        47. Christmas Spirit Read-a-Thon
        48. HoHoHo Read-a-Thon
        49. The Stephen King Challenge: Salem's Lot Read-a-Long
        50. FrightFall Read-a-Thon
        51. Gothic September Read-a-Long: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
        52. Tackle Your TBR Read-a-Thon



        75 / 100 books. 75% done!

        CHALLENGE NOT COMPLETED!
        1. Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #7)
        2. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #8)
        3. Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #9)
        4. Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #10)
        5. Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #11)
        6. Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #12)
        7. Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber
        8. Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #13)
        9. Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #14)
        10. The Treatment by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2)
        11. Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #15)
        12. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #10)
        13. The Yellow World: How Fighting for My Life Taught Me How to Live by Albert Espinosa
        14. Agatha Raisin and the Perfect Paragon by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #16)
        15. Lover at Last by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #11)
        16. Reached by Ally Condie (Matched, Book #3)
        17. Neverfall by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #1.5)
        18. Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #17)
        19. The King by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #12)
        20. Unhinged by A.G. Howard (Splintered, Book #2)
        21. Everbound by Brodi Ashton (Everneath, Book #2)
        22. Father Mine by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #6.5)
        23. Born to Die by Lisa Jackson (Montana - To Die, Book #3)
        24. Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #18)
        25. The Shadows by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #13)
        26. The Recovery by Suzanne Young (The Program, Book #2.5)
        27. Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden (Dead Wrong, Book #1)
        28. A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #19)
        29. Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Legacy, Book #1)
        30. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book #1)
        31. There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #20)
        32. The Beast by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book #14)
        33. Monster Island by David Wellington (Monster Island, Book #1)
        34. Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #21)
        35. The Haunted by Bentley Little
        36. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book #4)
        37. As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, #22)
        38. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (Gone With the Respiration, Book #1)
        39. Oblivion by Kelly Creagh (Nevermore, Book #3)
        40. Looking for Alaska by John Green
        41. Love is a Choice by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #0.6)
        42. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
        43. As They Slip Away by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #2.5)
        44. Little Black Dress by James Patterson with Emily Raymond
        45. Shades of Earth by Beth Revis (Across the Universe, Book #3)
        46. Hunted by James Patterson with Andrew Holmes
        47. Scars by Cheryl Rainfield
        48. Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #23)
        49. Let's Play Make Believe by James Patterson with James O. Born
        50. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
        51. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (The Hollows, Book #1)
        52. The Rhyme Bible Storybook for Toddlers by L.J. Sattgast
        53. Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
        54. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
        55. 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
        56. The Christmas Angel Project by Melody Carlson
        57. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
        58. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
        59. After the Woods by Kim Savage
        60. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
        61. A December Bride by Denise Hunter (A Year of Weddings 1, Book #1)
        62. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (Greer Family, Book #1)
        63. Something Borrowed, Someone Dead by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin, Book #24)
        64. Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
        65. The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren
        66. Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans
        67. The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado
        68. Daily Readings from It's Your Time: 90 Devotions for Activating Your Faith, Achieving Your Dreams, and Increasing in God's Favor by Joel Osteen
        69. The Rhyme Bible Storybook by L.J. Sattgast
        70. A Magical Christmas by Heather Graham
        71. Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (Lucy Stone, Book #1)
        72. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
        73. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
        74. A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
        75. Death of a Cupcake Queen by Lee Hollis (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, Book #6)







        9 / 12 books. 75% done!

        CHALLENGE NOT COMPLETED!





        24 / 26 books. 92% done!

        CHALLENGE NOT COMPLETED!

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        6 comments:

        1. Congrats on completing all your challenges!

          Visiting from The Book Nympho

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          1. Not all, but close. I only missed 3. Thanks, Ericka!

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        2. Congrats on completing your challenge!! It looks like you really like the Agatha Raisin series. I'm a mystery lover, but have yet to read any novels from this series, so will have to give it a try. :-)

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          1. Agatha Raisin is my go-to comfort read. I think I enjoy them so much because the audiobook narrator, Penelope Keith, is so wonderful!

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        3. Wow! You did so awesome on all your challenges! Sorry I don't have a wrap-up post for the Series Starter/It's New to Me challenge, I'll try to get one up tomorrow. I probably won't host any challenges next year, other than maybe trying the sequels challenge again, at least for myself. Thanks so much for participating in my challenges this year!

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