Goodreads 2015 Reading Challenge - Finished

Goodreads 2015 Reading Challenge.

My goal this year was 210 books but I actually had to upgrade it and I read 252 books which is 4 more than in 2014 and 5004 pages more

THIS is my challenge page on Goodreads

List of books:

1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
2. Summer of Change by Elena Aitken
3. The Spirit of A Witch by Sarah Jane Avory 
4. How to be a Ghost by Audrey Claire
5. Life's a Witch by Elizabeth A. Reeves
6. Blood Echo by Melissa Simonson
7. Shenanigans by T.B. Bond
8. A Million Wishes by DeAnna Felthauser 
9. Driving Home for Christmas by Emma Hannigan 
10. Pretty in Black by Rae Hachton
11. Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck
12. Bewitching You by Viola Estrella
13. Secrets of the Heart by Laurie LeClair
14. Flame Moon by K.J. Jackson
15. Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs
16. Sapphire of the Fairies by Richard S. Tuttle
17. In Search of a Love Story by Rachel Schurig 
18. Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews
19. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling 
20. Coven by K.A. Young
21. Hired by the Cowboy by Donna Alward
22. Nerilka's Story by Anne McCaffrey 
23. Born in Fire by Nora Roberts 
24. Raven's Key: A Novel by Siomonn Pulla
25. Cora's Heart by Rachael Herron
26. Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews
27. The Parent Pact by Laurie Kellogg
28. High Heels in New York by A.V. Scott
29. A French Girl in New York by Anna Adams
30. Fat Vampire by Johnny B. Truant
31. Love is a Thief by Claire Garber 
32. Every Witch Way But Wicked by Amanda M. Lee
33. Witching You Were Here by Amanda M. Lee  
34. The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness 
35. Sword Bearer by Teddy Jacobs
36. Child of the Ghosts by Jonathan Moeller
37. Witching on a Star by Amanda M. Lee 
38. Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
39. The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
40. Meows, Magic & Murder by Madison Johns
41. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 
42. Sea of Shadows by Kelley Armstrong
43. Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard 
44. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 
45. Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck 
46. 16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie Macomber
47. Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs
48. H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald 
49. The Flower Hunter's Cottage by De-ann Black
50. Battle Earth by Nick S. Thomas 
51. Raven by Suzy Turner
52. The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos
53. Secrets of the Sea House by Elisabeth Gifford
54. A New Witch in Town (Maybe Two) by Dani Corlee
55. The Sewing Bee by the Sea by De-ann Black
56. Metal Emissary by Chris Paton
57. The Liquidator by John Gardner 
58. Opal Fire by Barbra Annino
59. Something to Witch About by Amanda M. Lee
60. Three Girls and a Baby by Rachel Schurig
61. Got A Hold On You by Pat White 
62. The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
63. A Father's Special Care by Gill Sanderson
64. Getting Lucky by Katie Graykowski
65. Wait for the Rain by Maria Murnane
66. Bloodstone by Barbra Annino
67. Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson
68. The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
69. Stardust by Neil Gaiman
70. Chef Charming by Lyn Ellerbe 
71. Legend by Marie Lu
72. Roseanna by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö
73. Sing for Me by Penelope Reece
74. Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon 
75. Tastes Like Chicken by Johnny B. Truant
76. The Martian by Andy Weir
77. Girl's Guide to Witchcraft by Mindy Klasky
78. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
79. Maids of Misfortune by M. Louisa Locke
80. The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
81. THE CHRISTMAS KNITTING BEE by De-ann Black
82. The Man in the Crowd by M. Sydnor Jr.
83. The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
84. A Little Love by Amanda Prowse
85. THE TEA SHOP: Cakes, Ice Cream & Afternoon Tea by De-ann Black 
86. The One Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
87. The Woman In Black by Susan Hill
88. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs
89. The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss
90. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
91. A Bag Of Moonshine by Alan Garner
92. Hollywood Assassin by M.Z. Kelly
93. Witch Hunt by S.M. Reine
94. Ovenpå er der Stille by Gerbrand Bakker 
95. Malicious Mischief by Lora Young
96. Raw Deal by Mark Henwick 
97. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
98. The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
99. Take Three Birds by Jilli Lime-Holt 
100. Weingarten by J. Davis Bly 
101. Penelope by Anya Wylde
102. Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
103. Avram Thief of Catland by James Bjorkman
104. Wind, Sand And Stars by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
105. The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
106. The Synchronicity War Part 1 by Dietmar Wehr
107. A New Witch in Town (Not to Mention the Cat) by Dani Corlee 
108. Getaway by Rosemarie Naramore 
109. Kelly's Koffee Shop by Dianne Harman 
110. Dog Day Wedding by Rich Amooi
111. Champagne Chic Lemonade Money by De-ann Black
112. The Return by A.L. Parks
113. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 
114. The Magicians by Lev Grossman  
115. Slow Demons  by Chris Paton
116. Seven Viking Romances by Hermann Pálsson
117. The Cold King by Amber Jaeger
118. Flypaper by C.K. Vile
119. Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
120. Returning Pride by Jill Sanders
121. Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys
122. The Bridesmaid Blues by Tracey Sinclair
123. First Frost by Liz DeJesus 
124. The Oatmeal Stories by Robert R. Stevens 
125. Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowat  
126. Legend by David Gemmell 
127. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 
128. Summer at Sea by Beth Labonte
129. The Beemaster’s Cottage by De-ann Black 
130. Marked by Elisabeth Naughton 
131. Captured In Ink by Donna McDonald
132. The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera 
133. Brotherhood of the Fin: A Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer's Story by Gerald R. Hoover
134. Murder at Jade Cove by Dianne Harman 
135. The Vintage Sewing and Knitting Bee by De-ann Black
136. All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot 
137. The Bakery By The Seaside by De-ann Black 
138. Believe by Celia Juliano
139. Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
140. En Heldig Mand by Michael J. Fox
141. Agent with a History by Guy Stanton III
142. The Recovery Room by Ann Ormsby 
143. Julia by Ashley Merrick
144. Viking Fire by Andrea R. Cooper
145. Mordet på Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
146. Young Lord of Khadora by Richard S. Tuttle
147. Anomaly by K.C. King
148. The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
149. Marked by Sarah Fine
150. A Stitch in Time by Amanda James
151. First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen
152. Magic Mirror by Michaela Thompson
153. Fire And Ice by Dana Stabenow 
154. Born in Ice by Nora Roberts 
155. The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen 
156. Down and Out in Beverly Heels by Kathryn Leigh Scott 
157. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton 
158. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling 
159. Careful What You Witch For: A Wicked Witches of the Midwest Short by Amanda M. Lee
160. First Year by J. P. Howards 
161. Wicked Brew: A Wicked Witches of the Midwest Short by Amanda M. Lee 
162. Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder 
163. Into the Deep End by Leesa Freeman 
164. Witch Me Luck by Amanda M. Lee 
165. The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson 
166. Deep in My Heart by Patricia W. Fischer 
167. Treasure on Moon Lake by Amy Gamet 
168. Witchy Tales: A Wicked Witches of the Midwest Fairy Tale by Amanda M. Lee 
169. The Cornish Affair by Laura Lockington 
170. The Adventures of Augustus Fuller by James Rickon 
171. Fearless by Cornelia Funke 
172. The Moomins and the Great Flood by Tove Jansson 
173. Eragon by Christopher Paolini 
174. The Young Pitcher by Zane Grey 
175. The Pack in Illinois by Zoey Glasgow 
176. On a Witch and a Prayer: A Wicked Witches of the Midwest Short by Amanda M. Lee 
177. The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan 
178. A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond 
179. Geoducks Are for Lovers by Daisy Prescott 
180. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness 
181. The Christmas Tea Shop & Bakery by De-ann Black
182. The Return of Gabe McLeod by Joanne Hill
183. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
184. The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
185. The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa
186. Khronos by Chris Paton 
187. The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson
188. The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb
189. The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman
190. Country Heaven by Ava Miles
191. Evidence of Trust by Stacey Joy Netzel
192. The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
193. Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder
194. The St. Valentine's Day Cookie Massacre by Elisabeth Crabtree
195. Born in Shame by Nora Roberts
196. The Diving Pool: Three Novellas by Yoko Ogawa
197. A Cottage by the Sea by Carole Matthews 
198. Divorced, Desperate and Delicious by Christie Craig
199. Fire Country by David Estes
200. Rasmus - Tales of a Utah Cowboy by Jay Anderson and Beth M. Stephenson
201. The Iron Traitor by Julie Kagawa
202. Fire at Twilight by Lila Ashe
203. Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
204. Iced Under by Nadine Doolittle
205. Touch of the Goddess by Maria Hammarblad
206. Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb
207. A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter
208. Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
209. Bound by C.K. Bryant 
210. Lady Falls by Renee Bernard 
211. The Wild by Christopher Golden 
212. Don't Waste a Minute - A Story of Africa by Marilyn Randall
213. Poisoned by Elaine Macko
214. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
215. I'll Be Watching You by Charles de Lint  
216. Carved in Stone by Donna McDonald  
217. A man called Ove by Fredrik Backman
218. The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland 
219. 204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber
220. What Once Was Perfect by Zoe York
221. Prophecy of the Female Warrior by K.A. Young
222. Christmas at Carol's by Nicola Yeager
223. I Need a Hero by Emma Bennet
224. Activation by Chris Paton
225. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 
226. The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater    
227. Love, Laughter, and Murder Ever After by Jeanine Spooner
228. Life's a Witch by Amanda M. Lee
229. Uprooted by Naomi Novik
230. Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews
231. Opening Hearts by Iona Findley
232. Christmas in the Park by Laura Lockington 
233. Murder Half-Baked by Kathleen Delaney
234. Memory & Dream by Charles de Lint
235. Memories of the Blue Door by Neil Davis
236. The Christmas Witch by Amanda M. Lee
237. Terra Incognita: Travels In Antarctica by Sara Wheeler
238. I År bliver det anderledes by Maeve Binchy
239. Julemanden og hele hans slæng by Vagn Simonsen 
240. Abigail's Christmas Gift by Charity Phillips 
241. The Viscount's Christmas Temptation by Erica Ridley
242. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
243. Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb
244. Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb
245. Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews
246. Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews
247. Mattie: The Story of an Australian Convict Child by Sheila Hunter 
248. Last Christmas by Lily Greene 
249. Deathly Still by Elizabeth A. Reeves
250. Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb 
251. Lost & Found in India by Braja Sorensen 
252. STRANGERS by Chirag Upadhyay

2015 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge - Finished

2015 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge hosted by Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf.

My goal this year was of course  Crone: Read 16 – 20 Witchy Books as I reached that goal already in May last year.
This year I decided to continue the whole year to see how many witchy books I was going to read in total.
I reached my goal of 20 books on the 17th of March and in total I read 52 witchy books this year. I am of course going to take part again in 2016

Welcome to the 4th Annual Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the 2012, 2013, & 2014  Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenges!

I hope you all had as much fun as I did! Welcome to the 2015 Challenge!!

• Low commitment…you can sign up to read just ONE book as an INITIATE!!!
• Participants who choose to link up reviews will be entered for the end of year prize!!

Challenge Rules:

• This challenge will run from Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015. I will be posting a place to link up a sign-up post (below), reviews and a wrap-up post. (Note: You do not have to review the books to participate, but only those who link up reviews will be entered for the prize)
• Grab the reading challenge button (code & button below) and post this reading challenge on your blog to track your progress. Please include a link back to this sign-up post so others can join the reading challenge too. You do not have to be a book blogger to participate- you could track your progress and post reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, etc.
• Any full length book that includes a witch as a main character or includes major witchcraft elements counts. They may be fiction or non-fiction. However, they should not be reference books which are not read cover to cover-I will leave this to your discretion.
• Books can be any format (bound, eBook, audio).
• Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.
• You can list your books in advance or just put them in a wrap-up post. If you list them, feel free to change them as the mood takes you.
• When you sign up in the linky put the direct link to your post about joining the 2015 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge, not just a link to your blog.
• You can move up levels, but no moving down.
• Sign-ups will be open until Dec 15, 2015, so feel free to join at any time throughout the year.
• Have some Witchy Good Fun !!!

• The Levels:

  Initiate: Read 1 – 5 Witchy Books
  Maiden: Read 6 – 10 Witchy Books
  Mother: Read 11 – 15 Witchy Books
  Crone: Read 16 – 20 Witchy Books

List of books:

1. The Spirit of A Witch by Sarah Jane Avory  
2. Life's a Witch by Elizabeth A. Reeves 
3. Bewitching You by Viola Estrella 
4. Sapphire of the Fairies by Richard S. Tuttle
5. Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews  
6. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling 
7. Coven by K.A. Young
8. Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews 
9. Every Witch Way But Wicked by Amanda M. Lee  
10. Witching You Were Here by Amanda M. Lee  
11. The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness 
12. Child of the Ghosts by Jonathan Moeller
13. Witching on a Star by Amanda M. Lee 
14. The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox 
15. Meows, Magic & Murder by Madison Johns
16. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 
17. Sea of Shadows by Kelley Armstrong
18. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 
19. Raven by Suzy Turner 
20. A New Witch in Town (Maybe Two) by Dani Corlee 
21. Opal Fire by Barbra Annino
22. Something to Witch About by Amanda M. Lee
23. Bloodstone by Barbra Annino  
24. Stardust by Neil Gaiman 
25. Girl's Guide to Witchcraft by Mindy Klasky
26. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
27. The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss 
28. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs
29. Witch Hunt by S.M. Reine 
30. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling 
31. A New Witch in Town (Not to Mention the Cat) by Dani Corlee 
32. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 
33. The Magicians by Lev Grossman  
34. Seven Viking Romances by Hermann Pálsson 
35. First Frost by Liz DeJesus   
36. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 
37. Young Lord of Khadora by Richard S. Tuttle
38. First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen 
39. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
40. Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder 
41. Witch Me Luck by Amanda M. Lee  
42. The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson 
43. Witchy Tales: A Wicked Witches of the Midwest Fairy Tale by Amanda M. Lee 
44. Eragon by Christopher Paolini 
45. The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan  
46. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
47. The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
48. The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson
49. Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder 
50. Life's a Witch by Amanda M. Lee
51. Uprooted by Naomi Novik
52. The Christmas Witch by Amanda M. Lee

A Million More Pages - Hogwarts: Backpacking Around The Globe: Finished

Backpacking Around The Globe hosted by A Million More Pages on Goodreads.

ANother challenge that was part of Hogwarts. It is possible to continue this but I have decided to end this with 2015 over. It has been fun but also sometimes difficult to match books to the tasks.

It is basically the same as Amazing Race but just alone and no race. We go to locations and do the tasks required and then continue.
My Goodreads thread is HERE and that's where I will be recording everything. In this blog I will add a list of books by month.

Information About Points for Backpackers

As of right now, it is just .25 per book read for the tasks. We are still discussing how we want to handle FF words and points for them, if any.

So, points breakdown:
Round One:
State: Book read = .25
Country: Book read = .25
Transportation: Book read = .25
Detour (Choose ONE): Book read = .25

After Round One, there will no longer be a state location, only country.

Backpackers can skip any task they want, they can do them in any order they want.

Sample Post for claiming Points

List of books May: (start 3rd of May)

1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2. The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
3. Take Three Birds by Jilli Lime-Holt
4. Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
5. Avram Thief of Catland by James Bjorkman Round 2
6. Wind, Sand And Stars by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
7. The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
8. The Synchronicity War Part 1 by Dietmar Wehr
9. A New Witch in Town (Not to Mention the Cat) by Dani Corlee 
10. Getaway by Rosemarie Naramore 
11. Kelly's Koffee Shop by Dianne Harman 
12. Dog Day Wedding by Rich Amooi
13. Champagne Chic Lemonade Money by De-ann Black
14. The Return by A.L. Parks
15. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
16. The Magicians by Lev Grossman  
17. Seven Viking Romances by Hermann Pálsson
18. The Cold King by Amber Jaeger
19. Flypaper by C.K. Vile
20. Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
21. Returning Pride by Jill Sanders
22. Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys

 List of books June:

1. The Bridesmaid Blues by Tracey Sinclair  
2. First Frost by Liz DeJesus 
3. The Oatmeal Stories by Robert R. Stevens 
4. Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowat  
5. Legend by David Gemmell 
6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 
7. Summer at Sea by Beth Labonte
8. The Beemaster’s Cottage by De-ann Black 
9. Marked by Elisabeth Naughton 
10. Captured In Ink by Donna McDonald
11. The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera 
12. Brotherhood of the Fin: A Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer's Story by Gerald R. Hoover
13. Murder at Jade Cove by Dianne Harman
14. The Vintage Sewing and Knitting Bee by De-ann Black
15. All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot 
16. The Bakery By The Seaside by De-ann Black 
17. Believe by Celia Juliano
18. Agent with a History by Guy Stanton III
19. Viking Fire by Andrea R. Cooper
20. Mordet på Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
21. Young Lord of Khadora by Richard S. Tuttle
22. Anomaly by K.C. King
23. The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
24. A Stitch in Time by Amanda James
25. First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen

  List of books July:

1. Fire And Ice by Dana Stabenow 
2. Born in Ice by Nora Roberts
3. Down and Out in Beverly Heels by Kathryn Leigh Scott 
4. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
5. First Year by J. P. Howards 
6. Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder 
7. Into the Deep End by Leesa Freeman
8. The Cornish Affair by Laura Lockington 
9. Fearless by Cornelia Funke
10. Eragon by Christopher Paolini 
11. The Young Pitcher by Zane Grey 
12. The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan 
13. Geoducks Are for Lovers by Daisy Prescott 

 List of books August:

1. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
2. The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
3. The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson
4. The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb
5. The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman
6. Country Heaven by Ava Miles
7. Evidence of Trust by Stacey Joy Netzel
8. Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder
9. The St. Valentine's Day Cookie Massacre by Elisabeth Crabtree 

  List of books September:

1. Born in Shame by Nora Roberts
2. The Diving Pool: Three Novellas by Yoko Ogawa
3. A Cottage by the Sea by Carole Matthews 
4. Divorced, Desperate and Delicious by Christie Craig
5. Fire Country by David Estes
6. Rasmus - Tales of a Utah Cowboy by Jay Anderson and Beth M. Stephenson
7. The Iron Traitor by Julie Kagawa
8. Fire at Twilight by Lila Ashe
9. Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
10. Iced Under by Nadine Doolittle
11. Touch of the Goddess by Maria Hammarblad
12. Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb
13. A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter
14. Bound by C.K. Bryant 
15. Lady Falls by Renee Bernard 
16. The Wild by Christopher Golden

List of books October:

1. Don't Waste a Minute - A Story of Africa by Marilyn Randall
2. Poisoned by Elaine Macko
3. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
4. Carved in Stone by Donna McDonald  
5. A man called Ove by Fredrik Backman
6. The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland 
7. What Once Was Perfect by Zoe York

 List of books November:

1. Christmas at Carol's by Nicola Yeager
2. I Need a Hero by Emma Bennet
3. The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater    
4. Love, Laughter, and Murder Ever After by Jeanine Spooner
5. Life's a Witch by Amanda M. Lee
6. Uprooted by Naomi Novik
7. Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews
8. Opening Hearts by Iona Findley
9. Christmas in the Park by Laura Lockington 
10. Murder Half-Baked by Kathleen Delaney
11. Memory & Dream by Charles de Lint
12. Memories of the Blue Door by Neil Davis 

 List of books December:

1. Terra Incognita: Travels In Antarctica by Sara Wheeler
2. I År bliver det anderledes by Maeve Binchy
3. The Viscount's Christmas Temptation by Erica Ridley
4. Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb
5. Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb
6. Mattie: The Story of an Australian Convict Child by Sheila Hunter 
7. Last Christmas by Lily Greene
8. Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb 
9. Lost & Found in India by Braja Sorensen 
10. STRANGERS by Chirag Upadhyay

Rawk: Reading by the Numbers - Finished

Reading by the Numbers hosted by Rawk-A-Tiers on Goodreads.

The first numbers were very easy to fit but then it got a lot more difficult but I managed to read 25 books for this challenge.

October 1 - December 31, 2015

Instructions:
For 2 or 3 digit numbers, the numbers must be next to each other and in order; for 4 or more digits, use any three adjacent numbers, in order per item.

You can use any of the following for the number matching:
Page number (any edition counts!)
ISBN/ASIN
Goodreads ID number (found in the book's URL)
Series #
Title (even if it is spelled out)
Published Date (any edition, M/D/YY, M/D/YYYY, MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY)

Points: .50 per book read, each item may be used only once

✔1 ~~ October 1 Jessica's Birthday
Poisoned by Elaine Macko (first published 10/1-2012
✔2 ~~ December 2 Tara Jo's Birthday
204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber (series #2)
✔7 ~~ 7 foot artificial Christmas trees are the most popular
Christmas at Carol's by Nicola Yeager (176 pages) 
✔8 ~~ October 8 Sharil's Birthday
Prophecy of the Female Warrior by K.A. Young (228 pages)
✔12 ~~ October 12, Canadian Thanksgiving
A man called Ove by Fredrik Backman (first published 2012)
✔13 ~~ October 13 Dawn's Birthday
The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland (first published 2013)
✔14 ~~ December 14, Last day of Hanukkah
Memory & Dream by Charles de Lint  (isbn:  1433210703)
✔20 ~~ 20 degrees F, the average temperature in Fargo, ND on Christmas
Don't Waste a Minute - A Story of Africa by Marilyn Randall 10/5-15 (first published 5/1-2014)
✔22 ~~ December 22, Winter Solstice
Memories of the Blue Door by Neil Davis (Goodreads number 13647224)
✔23 ~~ November 23 Autumn's Birthday
I Need a Hero by Emma Bennet (Goodreads number 25923374)
✔25 ~~ December 25 Christmas
Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews (Goodreads number 27251242)
✔26 ~~ November 26 U.S. Thanksgiving
Last Christmas by Lily Greene (Goodreads number 27268826) 
✔31 ~~ October 31 Halloween
Love, Laughter, and Murder Ever After by Jeanine Spooner (Goodreads number 26310095)
✔40 ~~ Average number of weeks in a pregnancy
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater (isbn:  1407136623)
✔84 ~~ 84 shopping days until Christmas
Terra Incognita: Travels In Antarctica by Sara Wheeler (isbn:  0224041843)
141 ~~ The Time's Square ball drops 141' on New Year's Eve
170 ~~ Old Forge, NY is predicted to see 170" of snow this winter
250 ~~ 250 mini lights recommended for 7' Christmas tree
289 ~~ Crested Butte, CO is predicted to see 289" of snow this winter
✔403 ~~ 403 days until the next U.S. Presidential Election
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield  (Goodreads number 864037)
569 ~~ Books Dawn read in 2014 Goodreads Reading Challenge
781 ~~ average U.S. adult spent $781 on Christmas gifts last year
1907 ~~ 1907 is the first year the New Year's Eve Ball dropped
✔2007 ~~ Goodreads was launched in January 2007 by Otis Chandler
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb (my edition published 2007 )
3465 ~~ 3465 voters on the Goodreads list Best Books of 2015
✔14112 ~~ Number of Pages TC read last month
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson (isbn: 0141191457)
✔12266 ~~ Number of Pages Katie read last month
Carved in Stone by Donna McDonald (266 pages)
13157 ~~ Number of Pages Danielle Read last month
15672 ~~ Number of Pages Elle read last month
✔19942 ~~ Number of Totally Pointless groups on Goodreads
I'll Be Watching You by Charles de Lint  (first published 1992)
20351 ~~ Total Points Ravenclaw House posted in the Hogwarts House Cup Race
39735 ~~ Number of books on Goodreads Most Popular List: Best Books Ever
53746 ~~ Number of Goodreads Librarians
✔246514 ~~ Turtlecollector's library checked out this many items last year
Opening Hearts by Iona Findley (my edition published 05142015)
676742 ~~ Participants in 2014 Goodreads Reading Challenge
✔19200452 ~~ Books were completed in 2014 Goodreads Reading Challenge
Uprooted by Naomi Novik (first published 05192015)
✔35075840 ~~ Books were pledged in 2014 Goodreads Reading Challenge
Murder Half-Baked by Kathleen Delaney (asin:  B00507FRW4)
1600495 ~~ Participants in 2015 Goodreads Reading Challenge
✔21652160 ~~ Books have been completed in 2015 Goodreads Reading Challenge
What Once Was Perfect by Zoe York (165 pages)
✔87377410 ~~ Books have been pledged in 2015 Goodreads Reading Challenge
Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews (isbn:  0441020860)

List of books:

1. 20: Don't Waste a Minute - A Story of Africa by Marilyn Randall 10/5-15 (first published 5/1-2014)  
2. 1. Poisoned by Elaine Macko (first published 10/1-2012) 
3. 14112. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson (isbn: 0141191457) 
4. 19942. I'll Be Watching You by Charles de Lint  (first published 1992)
5. 12266. Carved in Stone by Donna McDonald (266 pages) 
6. 12. A man called Ove by Fredrik Backman (first published 2012) 
7. 13. The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland (first published 2013) 
8. 2. 204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber (series #2)
9. 21652160. What Once Was Perfect by Zoe York (165 pages) 
10. 8. Prophecy of the Female Warrior by K.A. Young (228 pages) 
11. 7. Christmas at Carol's by Nicola Yeager (176 pages) 
12. 23. I Need a Hero by Emma Bennet (Goodreads number 25923374) 
13. 403. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield (Goodreads number 864037) 
14. 40.  The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater (isbn:  1407136623) 
15. 31. Love, Laughter, and Murder Ever After by Jeanine Spooner (Goodreads number 26310095)
16. 19200452: Uprooted by Naomi Novik (first published 05192015)
17. 87377410: Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews (isbn:  0441020860)
18. 246514: Opening Hearts by Iona Findley (my edition published 05142015)
19. 35075840: Murder Half-Baked by Kathleen Delaney (asin:  B00507FRW4)
20. 14. Memory & Dream by Charles de Lint  (isbn:  1433210703)
21. 22. Memories of the Blue Door by Neil Davis (Goodreads number 13647224)
22. 84. Terra Incognita: Travels In Antarctica by Sara Wheeler (isbn:  0224041843)
23. 2007. Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb (my edition published 2007 )
24. 25. Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews (Goodreads number 27251242)
25. 26. Last Christmas by Lily Greene (Goodreads number 27268826)

A Million More Pages - Hogwarts: Dust Off Those Cobwebs (POFM) - Finished

Dust Off Those Cobwebs (POFM) hosted by A Million More Pages on Goodreads.

I have enjoed this even though I am very slow to add books to my shelf for the following month before the 20th. I will try to do better about that in 2016.

Round 12: 30/2-14/3 DONE
Battle Earth by Nick S. Thomas
Raven by Suzy Turner
The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos

Round 13: 15/3-30/4 Done
The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft by Mindy Klasky 
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

Round May:
Penelope by Anya Wylde
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys

Round June:
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
A Stitch in Time by Amanda James
First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen

Round July: DONE
Fire And Ice by Dana Stabenow
Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder
Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Round August: DONE
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder

Round September (September 2):  DONE
Born in Shame by Nora Roberts
Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

Round October: Did not read any of these books in October!
Hyddenworld by William Horwood
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb

Round November: (only read one)
I Need a Hero by Emma Bennet
The Art of Becoming Homeless by Sara Alexi
Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer

Round December: (read two)
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Soul Mate by Richard Crawford
Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews

A Million More Pages - Scavenger Hunt 2015 - Finished

Scavenger Hunt hosted by A Million More Pages on Goodreads.

In the last part of 2015 I took part in a lot of word hunts as I have previously enjoyed them but I took part in too many and it wasn't as fun any more. So unfortunately I will no be taking part in this in 2016. I might return to it if one of the two I am continuing with suddenly stops.

Welcome to the October Scavenger Hunt! Please read over the rules at the end as they have changed slightly from the last time we held one :)

Here is your word list:

People:
1. Skeleton
Poisoned by Elaine Macko
Loc: 3874  ➜ I walked to the big picture window and untangled the two skeletons hanging from the window latch.

2. Zombie
The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland  Pg: 173 ➜ It looked kind of weirdly abandoned, like a zombie movie.

3. Ghost
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Pg: 92 ➜  You are a ghost and a demon


4. Werewolf
Prophecy of the Female Warrior by K.A. Young
Loc: 3094 ➜  You're a werewolf, aren't you?

5. Witch
Don't Waste a Minute - A Story of Africa by Marilyn Randall
Loc: 1108 ➜ The following morning we were up early and went to the African village to see the witch doctor and watch the pole dancers.

Sounds
1. Groan
Carved in Stone by Donna McDonald
Loc: 1536 ➜ Just stop with the hugging already, Shane said on an embarrassed groan when Michael laughed and let him go.
 
2. Howl
Don't Waste a Minute - A Story of Africa by Marilyn Randall
Loc: 2523 ➜ a lorry pulled up outside and our peace was shattered by bloodcurdling howls. 

3. Hoot
What Once Was Perfect by Zoe York
Loc: 1107 ➜  but Laney and her sister were happy to watch the boys hoot and holler about the action figures, chocolate, personalized mixed CDs,

4. Scream
204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber Loc: 3927➜  I hear their screams in the night.
 
5. Screech
I'll Be Watching You by Charles de Lint
Pg: 91➜ She heard its horn wail, the screech of its brakes.

Decorations
1. Grave
I'll Be Watching You by Charles de Lint
Pg: 349 ➜Lily stood by the open grave and stared down at the coffin.
 
2. Tomb or Tombstone
The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland  Pg: 28 ➜ But the Griffin cub batted his hand away and lifted off the lid as though it were the undisturbed tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh.

3. Web
Don't Waste a Minute - A Story of Africa by Marilyn Randall
Loc: 608 ➜ When the spider feels the vibrations of prey in the web above ground, it leaps out and drags it into the burrow.

4. Pumpkin
Poisoned by Elaine Macko
Loc: 2793 ➜ You cannot put that pumpkin on my front porch.

5. Broom
Carved in Stone by Donna McDonald
Loc: 1900 ➜ I'm ready to find the nearest broom closet or bathroom,

Costume Items
1. Fangs
Don't Waste a Minute - A Story of Africa by Marilyn Randall
Loc: 3104 ➜ With a flying leap the baboon was on top of Rocky, bowling him over and burying his fangs deep into his stomach.

2. Scar
Carved in Stone by Donna McDonald
Loc: 1503 ➜ I have emotional scar tissue on top of emotional scar tissue built up inside me.

3. Wig
I'll Be Watching You by Charles de Lint 
Pg: 123➜ Harry adjusted the wig in the mirror, his mismatched eyes looking back at him - one brown, one green - until a brown contact lens made them more uniform.

4. Cape
What Once Was Perfect by Zoe York Loc: 1551➜ Max came running in wearing a tea towel as a cape, which he whipped off and flung at Laney's head.

5. Wings
The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland
Pg: 80 ➜ He draped his wings over Logan's shoulders.

Rules
1. Books may be used once in each category (for a maximum of four times).
2. Please post word, book, and page number/location found. Sentence NOT required.
3. Plural/singular are accepted, any other variations please ask!
4. Standard AMMP Rules apply:
✪ Minimum Page Length: 125 (140 for YA)
✪ Are Rereads Allowed? Yes
✪ Can I start a book before Challenge Start Date? Yes
✪ Children Allowed with restrictions: Yes
☛ Restrictions: must also have YA as Main Page Genre

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Welcome to the Thanksgiving Edition of our monthly Word Hunt! November

Food
1. Salad 
Christmas at Carol's by Nicola Yeager
Loc: 1615 ➜  Maybe a salad course or a fish course.

2. Rolls
Uprooted by Naomi Novik pg 233➜ There were even bun-sellers going around the crowd hawking fresh rolls,  

3. Turkey
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater 
pg 71➜ Ronan showed Gansey a plastic wall clock cleverly moulded in the shape of a turkey.

4. Apples
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 
Pg 117➜ Three apples on the table, brown amd wrinkled and starting to collapse on themselves,

5. Candy
Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrewspg 137➜ The bastard was smiling, watchingthe Hand's monster like he was the biggest lollipop in a candy store.

Activities
1. Cook
Life's a Witch by Amanda M. Lee Loc: 836➜ I think you should come with us while we cook dinner.

2. Feast
Opening Hearts by Iona Findley Loc: 871➜ and we'll plan to have the biggest stinkin' Thanksgiving feast that brooklyn has ever seen next year.
3. Harvest
Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews pg 358➜ I will harvest your flesh, your skin, your bones.  
 
4. Rake

5. Sleep
Murder Half-Baked by Kathleen Delaney
Loc: 3177 ➜ Now I could relax and get some sleep. 
 
Emotions and Feelings
1. Thanks
I Need a Hero by Emma Bennet Loc: 543 ➜   Thanks for all your help tonight.

2. Stuffed
Memories of the Blue Door by Neil Davis
Loc: 1824 ➜ Get stuffed, the lot of you, I hit back.

3. Celebrate
Christmas at Carol's by Nicola Yeager
Loc: 697 ➜   she was taken out to dinner by her parents (My grandparents.....) to a French restaurant, to celebrate her O level results.

4. Chilly
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater 
pg 120➜ Already Adam's lower back was sweaty against the vinyl seat, but his hands felt chilly.

5. Cozy 
Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews
pg 113➜ It wasn't much, but is was so cosy and comfortable.

Items
1. Scarecrow
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Pg 401➜ A little scarecrow, barely knee-high, in an overlarge hat that drooped down its face.

2. Leaves
Memory & Dream by Charles de Lint
pg 120 ➜ The rich cloak of leaves was already beginning to thin, the colors losing their vibrancy.
 
3. Sweater
I Need a Hero by Emma Bennet
Loc: 2208 ➜ She couldn't envisage Sebastian galloping around the countryside in jeans and an old sweater like Ryan did!
 
4. Hay
Uprooted by Naomi Novik pg 69➜ twigs and hay stuffed inside the crack and tied around it.
 
5. Boots
Love, Laughter, and Murder Ever After by Jeanine Spooner
Loc: 445➜ a tightly fitted black tee, beat up leather boots, and smoking a cigarette no less,

Rules
1. Books may be used once in each category (for a maximum of four times).
2. Please post word, book, and page number/location found. Sentence NOT required.
3. Plural/singular are accepted, any other variations please ask!
4. Standard AMMP Rules apply:
✪ Minimum Page Length: 125 (140 for YA)
✪ Are Rereads Allowed? Yes
✪ Can I start a book before Challenge Start Date? Yes
✪ Children Allowed with restrictions: Yes
☛ Restrictions: must also have YA as Main Page Genre

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December! One of my favorite months!! And time for another Word Hunt :).

This word hunt is themed around Christmas songs! Since there are so many, there aren't four categories this month, but you can still collect badges every five words. The words you are looking for are in BOLD with the extra parts of the song titles are in parentheses. You can ignore all words in parentheses, it's just there to help identify the songs.

Books can be used a maximum of four times. Please post word, book, and page number/location.

1. Jingle
Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb
Location 7205

2. Bells
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Page 314

3. (Let it) Snow
The Viscount's Christmas Temptation by Erica Ridley
Location 263

4. Little
Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb
Page 1

5. Drummer

6. Boy
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb
Page 31

7. Silver (Bells)
Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews
Location 3596

8. Winter
Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews
Location 370

9. Wonder(land)
Mattie: The Story of an Australian Convict Child by Sheila Hunter
Location 365

10. Frosty
Last Christmas by Lily Greene
Location 469

11. (the) Snowman

12. Holly
Terra Incognita: Travels In Antarctica by Sara Wheeler
Pg. 78 

13. Jolly
Last Christmas by Lily Greene 
Location 1562

14. Christmas
Lost & Found in India by Braja Sorensen
Location 612

15. (The) Twelve
Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews
Page 29


16. Days (of Christmas)
Deathly Still by Elizabeth A. Reeves
Location 100

17. (Jingle Bell) Rock
STRANGERS by Chirag Upadhyay
Location 824

18. White (Christmas)
Deathly Still by Elizabeth A. Reeves
Location 1072

19. (It's the Most) Wonderful
Lost & Found in India by Braja Sorensen
Location 106

20. (Time of the) Year
Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb
Location 37

Rules
1. Books may be used a maximum of four times.
2. Please post word, book, and page number/location found. Sentence NOT required.
3. Plural/singular are accepted, any other variations please ask!
4. Standard AMMP Rules apply:
✪ Minimum Page Length: 125 (140 for YA)
✪ Are Rereads Allowed? Yes
✪ Can I start a book before Challenge Start Date? Yes
✪ Children Allowed with restrictions: Yes
☛ Restrictions: must also have YA as Main Page Genre