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March - We've Got Your Number
Hello everyone!!WELCOME to WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER monthly challenge for March :) I am very excited to be leading this challenge and look forward to see what everyone choose for the prompts!
✍️ How to participate:
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� To sign up, comment below letting me know how many books you plan to read for the challenge.
� To have your progress updated on the participant roster, post a new comment in which you include both your original (sign-up) message number, plus your progress status using the format below:
Update to msg #xx: (current progress)/(challenge goal)
� Should you decide to drop out of the challenge, please don’t delete your original sign-up post. Just update and let me know. You may also edit your original post to say {redacted} if you wish. Thank you kindly!
� If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to ask me or check out this FAQ thread.
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GOOD LUCK to you all!!
HAPPY READING :)
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PARTICIPANTS -
Allie (#13) 7/5 ~ COMPLETED
Amy (#44) 8/4 ~ COMPLETED
Ariail (#33) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED
Ashleigh (#88) 2/2 ~ COMPLETED
Beth (#29) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED
Billie (#28) 0/5
Caraina (#32) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED
Catsalive (#7) 6/4 ~ COMPLETED
Chalmation (#16) 7/7 ~ COMPLETED
Chrissie (#5) 7/3 ~ COMPLETED
Ciara (#24) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED
Debra Diggs (#9) 4/3 ~ COMPLETED
Elizabeth (#83) 5/10
Emily (#8) 3/3 ~ COMPLETED
Frankie (#18) 7/7 ~ COMPLETED
Gina (#25) 4/4 ~ COMPLETED
Gwen (#57) 8/10
ilovebakedgoods (#46) 7/3 ~ COMPLETED
Irene (#21) 4/4 ~ COMPLETED
Jade (#17) 2/2 ~ COMPLETED
Jaida (#20) 4/4 ~ COMPLETED
Jeanne (#47) 5/10
Jenn (#95) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED
JennH (#12) 5/5 ~ COMPLETED
Jill (#43) 0/5
Jupiter (#30) 4/4 ~ COMPLETED
Kalyn (#38) 2/5
Karin (#26) 5/5 ~ COMPLETED
Kelly (#37) 0/3
Kendra (#11) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED
Kristina (#14) 0/10
Laurie (#45) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED
Lina (#34) 8/4 ~ COMPLETED
Lisa (#6) 0/2
Lisa Marie (#2) 1/10
Magdalena (#31) 5/5 ~ COMPLETED
Rachael (#36) 9/10
Raven Morris (#39) 1/10
Regina (#10) 9/10
Saharia (#15) 6/3 ~ COMPLETED
Samantha (#41) 5/5 ~ COMPLETED
Sarah (#23) 10/10 ~ COMPLETED
Shari (#27) 5/6
Sheila (#22) 14/10 ~ COMPLETED
Suzanne (#42) 3/10
TerryJane (#35) /1010 ~ COMPLETED
Theresa (#19) 3/3 ~ COMPLETED
Participating: 47
In Progress: 13
Completed: 32
Total number of Books Pledged: 308
Total number of Books Completed: 269
I will be going for 10 books:GOAL: 4/10
� FINISHED
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity -
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position: someone dies - Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
� 2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods -
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title: three-word title - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production -
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical: stage, film or television musical - Zorro by Isabel Allende
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual -
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.): group of people working toward a common goal - The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
� 5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress) -
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover: set in the 19th century - The Lady's Mine by Francine Rivers
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes -
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title: someone in STEM - The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution -
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning:
� 8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true -
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist: about a con artist ~ A book about someone who harms or is harmed by another: Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia -
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series: odd number in the title - One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
� 10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia -
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series: even numbered book in series - Die for You by Lisa Unger
Finished: 2024/03/27I'll go with 3
Progress: 7/3
1. One's number is up:
�2. Numbers racket:
�3. Opening number: Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
4. Safety in numbers:
�5. Little black number:
(1895) �6. Crunch the numbers: Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
8. Do a number on:
�9. Odd number:
�10. Even number:
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Please sign me up for 2 :) Thank you, Lisa Marie
Sign me up for 4WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2024
6/4
March is Pi Day month!
1. Read a book where someone dies
Wild Card by Simon Rowell 3/3 5�
2. Read a book with a three-word title.
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster 2/3 5�
3. Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
4. Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
5. Read a book set in the 19th century
Lady with a Black Umbrella by Mary Balogh 1/3 2�
6. Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
8. Read a book about someone who is harmed by another
A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher 2/3 3.5�
9. Read a book about someone who is lucky
Madam, Will You Talk? by Mary Stewart 6/3 4�
10. Read an even numbered book from a series - Trash n Treasure 6
Antiques Disposal by Barbara Allan 1/3 2�
I'll sign up for 3!3/3 - Completed 3/18/2024
2. Read a book with a three-word title - Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue - Completed 3/7/2024
6. Read a book about someone in STEM - In Code: A Mathematical Journey by Sarah Flannery - Completed 3/18/2024
9. Read a book with an odd number in the title - 13 Minutes by Sarah Pinborough - Completed 3/13/2024
We've Got Your Number Sign me up for 3, please.
4/3
� 1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position. - The Women by Kristin Hannah
� 2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title. - Out of Love by Hazel Hayes
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
� 5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover. - The Frozen Deep by Wilkie Collins
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
� 8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist. - The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
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I’ll sign up for all 10. 9/10
📚1. One's number is up: Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
Tea Is So Intoxicating
📚 2. Numbers racket: Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
Five Little Pigs
📚3. Opening number: Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
Les Misérables
📚 4. Safety in numbers: Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
The Seven Dials Mystery
📚5. Little black number: Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
Persuasion
6. Crunch the numbers: Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title.
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
📚7. By the numbers: Read a book set in or published in the 18th century or a book involving strict precision/planning.
Around the World in Eighty Days
📚8. Do a number on: Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
Death of a Gossip
📚9. Odd number: Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
Three Blind Mice and Other Stories
📚10. Even number: Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
The Clock Strikes Twelve
I'm in! I'll aim for all 10.📚 Progress: 10 / 10
� 1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book ... where someone dies.
The Marlow Murder Club
� 2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book ... with a three-word title.
Alice Isn't Dead
� 3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book ... with music.
The Song The Owl God Sang
� 4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
Joy, to the World
� 5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book ... published in the 19th century.
Frankenstein: The 1818 Text
� 6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book ... with a slang word or phrase in the title.
xxxHolic, Vol. 1
� 7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book ... involving strict precision/planning.
Root Magic
� 8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book ... about a trickster.
The Hole
� 9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book ... with an odd number in the title.
Bitch Planet: Triple Feature, Vol. 1
� 10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series
Every Body on Deck
I'll go with 5.5/5
WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2024
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee 3/11/24
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
Terns of Endearment by Donna Andrews 3/7/24
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
Terns of Endearment by Donna Andrews 3/7/24
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
15th Affair by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 3/3/24
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns 3/2/24
I will try for 5Progress 7/5
�1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position. The Guest
�2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title. Crook Manifesto
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
�4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.). A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder
�5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
�8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist. Neverwhere
�9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series. A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder
�10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series. Murder on the Pilgrims Way
WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBERMarch 01 - March 31, 2024
Progress: 0/10
Sign me up for all 10!
One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
1. Read a book where someone dies or loses their position: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
2. Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
3. Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
4. Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.): Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
5. Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
6. Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title: Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues by Jonathan Kennedy
By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
7. Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
8. Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
9. Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series: The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
10. Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series: The Wicked King by Holly Black
Hello! Please sign me up for 3 books. Thanks!6/3 completed
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position. The Killer in the Snow
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title. City of Bones
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.). The Night Before Christmas
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist. The Winter Killer
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series. Divine Rivals
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series. V is for Vengeance
I'm in for 7.7/7
Challenge Complete
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
Out of the Limelight (Farrow and Flint #1)
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
Drug of Choice
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
Shadow of the Bridge (Farrow and Flint #2)
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
Gerald's Game
✔️ 9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
Dandy and the Dognappers (A Victorian San Francisco Novella Book #5)
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
Mrs. Stein Solves a Crime (A Victorian San Francisco Novella Book #4)
WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBERDuration: March 1 - March 31, 2024
7/7 Completed. Finished
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies.
Someone You Love-Kristen Granata 3/14/24
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book with a three-word title.
Race Against Time-Sharon Sala 3/04/24
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book with a dress on the cover.
Nothing But It All-Adriana Locke 3/02/24
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book involving strict precision/planning.
Dirty Mother-Lani Lynn Vale 3/04/24
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who is harmed by another.
Affliction-River Savage 3/09/24
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book with an odd numbered book from a series.
(Southern Weddings #7)
Mine to Honor-Natasha Madison 3/02/24
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book with an even numbered book from a series.
(Henchmen MC-Next Generation #10)
Finn-Jessica Gadziala 3/08/24
Joining with a goal of 3 books. Progress: 3/3�1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
- Dear Edward (Mar. 7)
�2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
- Her One Mistake (Mar. 27)
�3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
- The Boys and Me: My Life in the Country Music Supergroup Sawyer Brown (Mar. 16)
hi, sign me up for 4 books!4 / 4
1. Numbers racket: Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title = Second First Impressions �
2. By the numbers: Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning = Rosemarked �
3. Do a number on: Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist = The Fabric of our Souls �
4. Even number: Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series = House of Sky and Breath �
My goal for this challenge is 4 books. Read: 0/4
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
Sheila from NC signing in-a new month , a new challenge! I’m in for all 10.
Sign me up for 10 books10/10-COMPLETED
�1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner (18/3/24)
�2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
Walk Two Moons (12/3/24)
�3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
Alexander Hamilton (30/3/24)
�4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working towards a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
The Never List (26/3/24)
�5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
A Doll's House (29/3/24)
�6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title.
I Love it When You Talk Retro: Hoochie Coochie, Double Whammy, Drop a Dime, and the Forgotten Origins of American Speech (28/3/24)
�7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (30/3/24)
�8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book bout someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
Con Academy (21/3/24)
�9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russa.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
One Odd Day (21/3/24)
�10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
Two Can Keep a Secret (25/3/24)
I'm in with 5 books! -> Now 4Progress: 4/4
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
Almost Gone �
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
Project Hail Mary �
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy �
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
� Novel �
I'm going to start off with a goal of 5, although I may expand that. My son placed both second and first in his high school's Pi Day (3/17) so this is a fun month for our family.WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2024
5/5
March is Pi Day month! We will spend the month of March exploring phrases related to the word number. To join, post a comment below to let the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read.
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
🎥3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical. The Greengage Summer
𓅨4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.). A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
💐5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover. The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
1️⃣9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series. Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising #1)
2️⃣10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
The Case of the Left-Handed Lady (Enola Holmes, #2)
I would like to join for 6 books.WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2024
Progress: 5 / 6
March is Pi Day month! We will spend the month of March exploring phrases related to the word number.
🥧 1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position. Trust
🥧 2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title. Looking for Leroy
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
🥧 4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.). The Room on Rue Amelie
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
🥧 9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series. Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness
🥧 10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series. Devil's Food Cake Murder #14
I'd like to try for 5 books!Not sure which 5 yet but will update as I go
I'll go for all 10. Thank you!� 1. Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
� 2. Read a book >b?set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
Cook County ICU: 30 Years of Unforgettable Patients and Odd Cases by Cory Franklin, MD
� 3. Read a book with an
Among the Heather (The Highlands, #2) by Samantha Young
� 4. Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1) by Richard Osman
� 5. Read a book set in
The Witch of New York: The Trials of Polly Bodine and the Cursed Birth of Tabloid Justice by C. Alexander Hortis
� 6. Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title.
One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris
� 7. Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
� 8. Read a book about someone who
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
� 9. Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
Viva Durant and the Mystery at the Masquerade Ball (Viva Durant, #3) by Ashli St. Armant
� 10. Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
1984 by George Orwell
I'll try for four :D1. #6: A book about someone in STEM:
2. #5: A book set in the 19th century/with a dress on the cover:
3. #9: An odd-numbered book from a series.
4. #1: A book where someone dies.
Sign me up for 5 books, please!Progress: 5/5
1. One's number is up: Read a book where someone dies or loses their position. A Morbid Taste for Bones
2. Numbers racket: Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
3. Opening number: Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical. Lunchbox
4. Safety in numbers: Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
5. Little black number: Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover. Vampires of El Norte
6. Crunch the numbers: Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title.
7. By the numbers: Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning. Pestblommor
8. Do a number on: Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
9. Odd number: Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series. Je m’appelle Agneta
10. Even number: Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER - COMPLETEDDuration: March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Completed: 10/10
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position. The Berry Pickers - Amanda Peters 3/4/24
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title. Big Stone Gap - Adriana Trigiani 3/11/24
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical. The Last Song - Nicholas Sparks 3/27/24
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.). The Sandcastle Hurricane - Carolyn Brown 3/14/24
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
Chain of Iron - Cassandra Clare 3/3/246. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title Holy Cow - David Duchovny 3/3/24
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning. The Great Witch of Brittany - Louisa Morgan 3/20/24 (set in late 1700s)
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist. The Last Green Valley - Mark T. Sullivan 3/5/24
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series. High Five - Janet Evanovich 5/8/24
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series. Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins 3/11/24 (#2 in series)
Please sign me up for 4, thanks!☎️ We've got your number - Monthly Challenge ☎️
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2024
☎️Progress 8/4 ☎️ - COMPLETED!
March is Pi Day month! We will spend the month of March exploring phrases related to the word number.
Tracking the books I read for this challenge in my corner
☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️
🔟 WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER - Monthly ChallengeDuration: March 1 - March 31, 2024
Progress: 10/10 -- COMPLETE
🔟 1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke
🔟 2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
Four Thousand Weeks
🔟 3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
Les Misérables
🔟 4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
Secret Soldiers: How the U.S. Twenty-Third Special Troops Fooled the Nazis
🔟 5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
The Arctic Fury
🔟 6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title.
Zero K
🔟 7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
Justine, or the Misfortunes of Virtue
🔟 8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
Once Gone
🔟 9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
The Perfect Nine: The Epic of Gĩkũyũ and Mũmbi
🔟 10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
14th Deadly Sin
Please can I join the challenge for all 10 :)
Hi, sign me up for 5 please! Progress: 2/5
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
--Six of Crows
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
--Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
--The Handmaid’s Tale ✔️
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
--Final Girls ✔️
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
--Twisted Hate
I'll attempt 10!Progress: 0/10
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title. The Girl in the Garden ✅⭐⭐⭐�
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
Updated to Message #39Thank you to all who have signed up to participate in this challenge. I am super excited to reading with everyone!!
Happy Reading!!
I'm in! This should be fun :) I'm aiming to read 5 booksBooks Read: 5
Completed 3/21/24
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
Last Days
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
Wife by Wednesday
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
The History of Mary Prince: A West Indian Slave Narrative (first published 1831)
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
The Sanatorium
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers #2)
2024 Reading ChallengeMarch - We've Got Your Number
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2024
Progress: 10 out of 10
March is Pi Day month! We will spend the month of March exploring phrases related to the word number. To join, post a comment below to let the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read.
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position:
While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams - - 3/7/2024 - 367 Pages - Loses their position
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title:
Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb - - 3/10/2024 - 347 Pages - Three Word Title
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical:
Election by Tom Perrotta - **** - 5/1/2024 - 210 Pages
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.):
The Shelters of Stone by Jean M. Auel - *** - 4/25/2024 - 754 Pages
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover:
Ladies' Night by Jessica Adams - ** - 4/8/2024 - 512 Pages - Dress on Cover
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title:
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez - - 4/7/2024 - 400 Pages
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning:
The Temptation of the Night Jasmine by Lauren Willig - - 3/3/2024 - 388 Pages - Set in 18th Century
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist:
Such Big Dreams by Reema Patel - **** - 4/17/2024 - 336 Pages
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series:
Night Shift by Charlaine Harris - - 4/5/2024 - 308 Pages - Book #3
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series:
Day Shift by Charlaine Harris - - 4/2/2024 - 307 Pages - Book #2
Signing up for five. 1/51. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
10. Even number: considered unlucky In Russia.
I will go for 4!8/4-- Challenge Complete
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
MARCH - WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER10/10 read - Completed!
� 1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies: A Cold Dark Place
� 2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community and with a three-word title: Half Broke Horses
� 3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with an actor: Tell Me Everything
� 4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book with an animal group name in the title: Murder at the Piccadilly Playhouse
� 5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century and with a dress on the cover: A Curious Beginning
� 6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM: A Mind of Her Own
� 7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in the 18th century: A Girl Called Samson
� 8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about a con artist: The Defense
� 9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read an odd numbered book from a series: A Cold Brew Killing
� 10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read an even numbered book from a series: Murder Made to Order
I'll try to read at least 3.WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2024
7/10
March is Pi Day month! We will spend the month of March exploring phrases related to the word number. To join, post a comment below to let the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read.
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
Born in Death, by JD Robb
Finished 3/26/24
****
Fits: Has 3 word title
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
Freaks, Gleeks, etc when finished
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life, by Ann Florence Romano
Finished 3/5/24
Fits: People coming together to form their own personal village
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
G is for Gumshoe, by Sue Grafton
Finished 3/23/24
****
Fits: Gumshoe is slang for a private investigator
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
Apprentice in Death, JD Robb
Finished 3/7/24
****
Fits: Snipers plan their attacks and carry them out with strict precision.
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
O is for Outlaw, by Sue Grafton
Finished 3/18/24
****
Fits: Multiple people are harmed and conned
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
A Is for Alibi, by Sue Grafton
Finished 3/2/24
****
Fits: #1 in series
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen Fiction, by Gabrielle Moss
Finished 3/4/24
****
Fits: Has the number 80 in the subtitle
Hi, I'd like to sign up for 10/10 please.Progress: 5/10
1. Read a book where someone dies or loses their position. �
Beate Maxian: Mord in Schönbrunn
(A murder mystery, so of course someone dies.)
FINISHED on Mar 7th
2. Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title. �
Holly Black: The Stolen Heir
(3 words in the title.)
FINISHED on Mar 9th
3. Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
Robert Hilburn: Johnny Cash - The Life
(Biography of a singer.)
4. Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.). �
Maggie Tokuda-Hall: The Siren, the Song and the Spy
(Working together to topple the Empire)
FINISHED on Mar 6th
5. Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
Emily Bronte: Wuthering Heights
(Published in the 19th century)
6. Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title �
Burkhard Zienolz: Das Geheime Leben des Ettore Majorana
(About a physicist.)
FINISHED on Mar 17th
7. Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
Susan Stokes-Chapman: Pandora
(Set in 1799 - technically still 18th century)
8. Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist. �
Theodor Fontane: Effie Briest
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FINISHED on Mar 18th
9. Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
Alice Oseman: Heartstopper 5
(5th in the series)
10. Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
Die drei ??? und der Teufelsberg
(10th in the series)
Updated to Message #47 :) This is my first time leading a challenge and that is so exciting!!
I am looking forward to reading with everyone. Please reach out if you have any questions at all.....if I don't have an answer I will get an answer for you :)
Happy Reading!!
Lisa Marie wrote: "Updated to Message #47 :) This is my first time leading a challenge and that is so exciting!!
I am looking forward to reading with everyone. Please reach out if you have any questions at all........"
Let me know if you need any help, Lisa Marie. And thanks again for volunteering to lead. 💕
TerryJane wrote: "Lisa Marie wrote: "Updated to Message #47 :) This is my first time leading a challenge and that is so exciting!!
I am looking forward to reading with everyone. Please reach out if you have any qu..."
TerryJane THANK YOU so very much!! I will reach out if I have any questions!! So, far so good!!
2025 Reading Challenge
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Yellow Wife (other topics)Die for You (other topics)
Election (other topics)
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Lisa Unger (other topics)Sadeqa Johnson (other topics)
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Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2024
March is Pi Day month! We will spend the month of March exploring phrases related to the word number. To join, post a comment below to let the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read.
1. One's number is up: one is going to die, or can no longer continue a job or activity.
Read a book where someone dies or loses their position.
2. Numbers racket: an illegal pick-3 lottery usually played in poor or working-class neighborhoods.
Read a book set in a poor community, or with a three-word title.
3. Opening number: the first song and/or dance routine in a musical production.
Read a book with a musician or actor, or a book that inspired a stage, film, or television musical.
4. Safety in numbers: humans and animals are thought to be more safe in a group than as an individual.
Read a book about a group of people working toward a common goal, or with an animal group name in the title (murder, school, gang, etc.).
5. Little black number: first used in the 19th century, this phrase refers to a LBD (little black dress).
Read a book set in or published in the 19th century, or with a dress on the cover.
6. Crunch the numbers: computer and electronics slang, meaning to calculate or analyze large amounts of numerical data for financial purposes.
Read a book about someone in STEM, or with a slang word or phrase in the title
7. By the numbers: precise or planned, this phrase dates to a training book from the American Revolution.
Read a book set in or published in the 18th century, or a book involving strict precision/planning.
8. Do a number on: to injure, embarrass, or harm someone or something, or to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Read a book about someone who harms or is harmed by another, or about a trickster or con artist.
9. Odd number: considered lucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is lucky, with an odd number in the title, or an odd numbered book from a series.
10. Even number: considered unlucky in Russia.
Read a book about someone who is unlucky, with an even number in the title, or an even numbered book from a series.
Thanks to the members whose ideas were combined to form this challenge. Thanks also to Lisa Marie for volunteering to lead!