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Every 3 months we will give you a list of facts about a randomly selected year with reading tasks to go with them. Read one book for each task.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025


LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.



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A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 14/11-15

Tasks:

1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book where two generations of a family live together.
Love in Due Time L.B. Dunbar 11/6/24

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where someone mourns someone.
Keeping Secrets L.A. Dobbs 11/18/24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
Christmas at the Marshmallow Cafe C.P. Ward 12/18/24 (Delightful Christmas #4)

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book where a crime is committed.
On Her Father's Grave Kendra Elliot 11/27/24

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Novella.
The Lost Bones Kendra Elliot 11/14/24

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character goes out for breakfast.
No More Secrets Lucy Score 11/22/24

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book with a character that has had many jobs.
Bayou Dreaming Lexi Blake 12/13/24

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4
馃数 Read a book where someone does math.
See Her Die Melinda Leigh 1/11/25

10. March 22
馃数 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
The Seaside House Sophie Kenna 11/10/24

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter.
A Broken Bone Melinda Leigh 11/5/24

12. September 1
馃数 Read a book where someone eats fish.
The Lightkeeper's Ball Colleen Coble 1/16/25

13. September 5鈥�6
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage.
Dirty Thirty Janet Evanovich 11/14/24

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs.
Cross My Heart Lea Coll 11/4/24

15. October 25
馃数 Read a book with a female law enforcement character.
Telling Lies L.A. Dobbs 11/2/24


message 4: by Caraina (last edited Dec 14, 2024 05:53PM) (new)

Caraina (raina79) | 703 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972 - FINISHED
Duration: November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

LEVEL - Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Completed: 11/11-15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone. The Carnival at Bray - Jessie Ann Foley 11/23/24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4. Dangerous Games - Keri Arthur 11/6/24

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed. Charm City - Laura Lippman 11/21/24

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella. Captive Omega - Riley Carver 11/18/24

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers. If You Only Knew - Kristan Higgins 11/20/24

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts. The Sinner - Tess Gerritsen 11/4/24

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story. The Truths We Hold: An American Journey - Kamala Harris 11/19/24

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish. Heaven Adjacent - Catherine Ryan Hyde 11/5/24

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed. Enemy of My Enemy - Tal Bauer 11/18/24

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title. Depraved - Trilina Pucci 11/23/24

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character. Out of the Flames - Stacy Lynn Miller 11/22/24


message 5: by Julesy (last edited Dec 27, 2024 08:44PM) (new)

Julesy | 402 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025


Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read one book for each task.
Progress: 15/15

Tasks:
馃懆馃従鈥嶐煈煆尖嶐煈ю煆解嶐煈ю煆�1. Read a book where two generations of a family live together. Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi - Nov. 15

馃2. Read a book where someone mourns something or someone. We Are Not Strangers: A Graphic Novel by Josh Tuininga - Dec. 19

4锔忊儯3. Read a Series book #4. Home for the Homicides by Rosalie Spielman - Nov. 14

馃帴4. Read a book made into a movie/TV show. Murder on the Orient Express: The Graphic Novel by Bob Al-Greene - Nov. 3

馃5. Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella. A Match Made for Thanksgiving by Jackie Lau - Dec. 23

馃6. Read a book where a character goes out for breakfast. Hounded to Death by Laurien Berenson - Nov. 10

馃懚馃徑7. Read a book where a baby is born. It Won't Always Be Like This by Malaka Gharib - Nov. 1

馃帳8. Read a where a person sings in church. Visitations by Corey Egbert - Nov. 9

IN THE NEWS
鉃�9. Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math. Killer Under Contract by Catherine Bruns - Nov. 16

馃懚馃徏10. Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts. Murder at First Light by Christine Knapp - Dec. 11

馃槶11. Read a book with politics part of the story. Muhammad Najem, War Reporter: How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria by Muhammad Najem - Nov. 7

馃帲12. Read a book where a character is a fisherman. Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol - Nov. 12

鉀擄笍13. Read a book where someone is a hostage. Saving Chupie by Amparo Ortiz - Nov. 22

馃14. Read a book with a four word title. Peking Duck and Cover by Vivien Chien - Nov. 22

馃暤馃徏鈥嶁檧锔�15. Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character. Best in Snow by David Rosenfelt - Dec. 6


message 6: by Frankie (last edited Dec 22, 2024 09:43PM) (new)

Frankie Johnson | 4163 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

14/11-15 Completed. Finish

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book where two generations of a family live together.
Life After Wife-Amber Kelly 11/02/24

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where someone mourns someone.
Autumn's Chase-Mary Stone 11/19/24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
(Ghost In Law #4)
Resurrection in Mudbug-Jana Deleon 12/20/24

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a TV show and where a crime is committed.
2nd Chance-James Patterson 12/22/24

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character goes out for breakfast.
Scottsdale Heat-B.A. Trimmer 11/05/24

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
Callow-Jessica Gadziala 11/01/24

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans
Marsh Madness-Jana Deleon 11/28/24

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone does math.
The Fourth Monkey-J.D. Barker 11/06/24

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
Vanish-Tess Gerritsen 12/19/24

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter
Ashes Never Lie-Lee Goldberg 11/13/24

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character where someone eats fish.
Wolf's Mate-Chantal Fernando 11/17/24

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage
Storm's Revenge-Mary Stone 11/14/24

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book with a four word title.
Secrets of Blackhand Creek-Declan James 11/04/24

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent
Whispers at the Reunion-Elle Gray 11/07/24


message 7: by Rissa (last edited Dec 15, 2024 06:06PM) (new)

Rissa | 456 comments My spot! 馃槉

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025


LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

FINISHED!!!!

Tasks:
鉁�1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
Emergency Contact by Lauren Layne & Anthony LeDonne (12/11/2024)

鉁�2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
Something Wicked by Lily Morton (11/23/2024)

鉁�3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
Beautiful Secret by Christina Lauren (11/19/2024)

鉁�4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
Jon's Helter Skelter Cold Case by A.J. Sherwood (11/4/2024)

鉁�5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.
The Ugly Dukeling by Bex McLynn (11/9/2024)

鉁�6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle (11/13/2024)

鉁�7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (11/7/2024)

鉁�8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.
Once Upon a Christmas Song by Mary Calmes (12/5/2024)

IN THE NEWS
鉁�9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.
A Catered Thanksgiving by Isis Crawford (11/18/2024)

鉁�10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
Lick by Kylie Scott (11/8/2024)

鉁�11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.
Where We Belong by Sarah Bennett (11/30/2024)

鉁�12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.
Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay (12/9/2024)

鉁�13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.
Contagion by Amanda Milo (11/3/2024)

鉁�14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch (11/5/2024)

鉁�15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
Survival of the Fritters by Ginger Bolton (11/2/2024)


message 8: by Denise (last edited Jan 27, 2025 04:22PM) (new)

Denise | 116 comments I鈥檒l join:
Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃摎馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
Brooklyn by Colm Toibin 4 Nov
Satisfies both tasks

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃摎馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 8 Nov

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃摎馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
Hamlet by William Shakespeare

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃摎馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.
A Match Made for Thanksgiving Jackie Lau 25 Jan

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃摎馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
Under the Maui Sky by Kellie Gilbert 27 Nov

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃摎馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers: The Year of Reading Dangerously Andy Miller He has 4 different jobs in the book

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃摎馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: And Other Clinical Tales.15 Nov
One of the case studies features a man who sings in church

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃摎馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math: Hidden Figures Margot Lee Shetterly

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃摎馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts: Girlhood Melissa Febos 23 Dec

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃摎馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.
The Christmas Dog Sitters by Lucy Mitchell
There is B and E into a wing of the house, and small town politics

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃摎馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.
The Whisper Sister Jennifer S. Brown 6 Jan

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the
馃摎馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.
Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan 22 Nov

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃摎 馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
Just Kids. Patti Smith

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character


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Emeli Webb | 520 comments My spot


message 10: by Chrissie (last edited Jan 19, 2025 04:18AM) (new)

Chrissie (haru_ran) | 412 comments Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Progress: 10/15

Tasks
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
鉁� Read a book set in New York City. Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin (24/11/19)

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
鉁� Read a book where someone mourns something or someone. Given 09 by Natsuki Kizu (24/12/02)

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
鉁� Read a Series book #4. Therapy Game: Re 04 by Meguru Hinohara (24/11/07)

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
鉁� Read a book made into a movie/TV show. Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull by Thomas Mann (24/12/02)

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
鉁� Read a book with a character that has had many jobs or careers. (yeong-hye has many small jobs) Die Vegetarierin by Han Kang (25/01/18)

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
鉁� Read a book where any contraception method is used. (condom) L.A. Waves by Pengu (25/01/02)

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
鉁� Read a book with politics part of the story. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (24/12/21)

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
鉁� Read a book where someone is a hostage. Hilda Hasenherz. Das Abenteuer im Fuchswald by Tobias Goldfarb (24/12/07)

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
鉁� Read a book where sex occurs. Hot Dog by Kazusa Takashima (24/11/06)

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
鉁� Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character. (irene adler, sonderermittlerin der krone) 16 DER AUSTAUSCH - OSCAR WILDE by Jonas Maas (25/01/13)


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JoAnne | 58000 comments Mod
Welcome everyone!


message 12: by Lali & Michelle (last edited Nov 18, 2024 03:48PM) (new)

Lali & Michelle | 540 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Read: 11/11+

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
猸曪笍 Two generations live together: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw 11/8/24

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
猸曪笍 Three daughters mourn the loss of their mother: Death of an Irish Mummy by Catie Murphy 11/9/24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
猸曪笍 The Cat, the Vagabond and the Victim by Leann Sweeney 11/7/24

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
猸曪笍 MC goes out for breakfast: Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay 11/15/24

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
猸曪笍 Baby is born: The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton 11/18/24

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
猸曪笍 Contraception is used: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett 11/10/24

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.
猸曪笍 B & E: Absence of Alice by Sherry Harris 11/12/24

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.
猸曪笍 Characters eat fish and chips, p276: Murder in an Irish Cottage by Carlene O'Connor 11/11/24

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.
猸曪笍 (view spoiler): Peking Duck and Cover by Vivien Chien 11/6/24

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
猸曪笍 4 word title: Murder Always Barks Twice by Jennifer Hawkins 11/1/24

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
猸曪笍 Law enforcement character: Moving Violation by Melanie Jackson 11/2/24


message 13: by Kim (last edited Nov 11, 2024 11:50AM) (new)

Kim (kmyers) | 576 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 11/11-15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk. Kathleen Rooney. 11.5.24

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where someone mourns someone.
Joy. Danielle Steel. 11.3.24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
Sparring Partners. John Grisham. 11.2.24

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book where a crime is committed.
The Rooster Bar. John Grisham. 11.3.24

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character goes out for breakfast.
The Last Word. Ellery Adams. 11.9.24

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born (Miriam and Josephine)
The Land of Mango Sunsets. Dorothea Benton Frank. 11.11.24

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone does math.
The Accused. John Grisham. 11.5.24

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House. Cherie Jones. 11.4.24

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where someone eats fish.
Digging up Secrets. Elizabeth Penney. 11.7.24

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage. (Hux)
The Keeper of Happy Endings. Barbara Davis. 11.2.24

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book with a four word title.
Summers at the Saint. Mary Kay Andrews. 11.10.24

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character


message 14: by Michele (last edited Dec 22, 2024 11:42AM) (new)

Michele | 362 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
鉁�1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center Read 11/3/24
Jack and Hank Stapleton live with their parents on the parent's ranch


鉁�2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis Read 11/2/24. Soline Roussel mourns the lost of her love, Anson and her daughter Assais

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.

鉁�4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. crime of murder

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

鉁�6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
One Charmed Christmas by Sheila Roberts Read 11/19/24. Trevor and Sophie go out for breakfast

鉁�7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Read 11/12/24 the MC is a mid-wife so lots of babies are born during the book.


鉁�8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.
Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea. Read 12/22/24 Avery sings at noon mass. page 287

IN THE NEWS
鉁�9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.
Go as a River by Shelley Read Read 12/9/24. Paul Tate is a math professor at a local college

鉁�10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
The Girls of Summer by Katie Bishop Read 11/23/24. Rachel is on the the pill


鉁�11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.
Kick Kennedy: The Charmed Life and Tragic Death of the Favorite Kennedy Daughter by Barbara Leaming Read 11/9/24 Politics on both sides of the water-in USA and in England-it's during WWII

鉁�12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish. Theresa dn David eat fish on a date
Cold Kill: The True Story of a Murderous Love byJack Olsen. Read 11/16/24


鉁�13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.
On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark read 12/20/24 Valentina is a hostage to the corrupt government

鉁�14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
When We Meet Again by Kristin Harmel Readd 11/13/24

鉁�15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. Read 11/20/24.
Detective Senior Constable Tamil


message 15: by Anne (last edited Jan 03, 2025 11:59AM) (new)

Anne | 1424 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972 - my birth year!
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 12/11-15

COMPLETED

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City.
The Thanksgiving Day Murder by Lee Harris 12/18/2024

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes.
Wreckage by Emily Beeker 11/9/2024

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
Opulence and Ashes by Kate Belli 1/3/2025

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book where a crime is committed.
Some Danger Involved by Will Thomas 11/18/2024

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character goes out for breakfast.
A Cross-Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh 12/31/2024
Lauren and Will eat at Big Mom's Wigwams Restaurant.

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
You Can't Stay Here Forever by Katherine Lin 12/17/2024
Mabel

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans.
Bayou Book Thief by Ellen Byrum 12/26/2024

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman 12/20/2024
Samantha Barnes calculates the profit in her business of forging art.

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay 11/13/2024

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book with politics part of the story.
Collusion by Newt Gingrich 12/12/2024

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.
The Dress Shop on King Street by Ashley Clark 11/13/2024
Harper's dad is a fisherman.

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger 11/22/2024

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female law enforcement character.
The Hidden One by Linda Castillo 11/26/2024 Katie Burkholder is the chief of police.


message 16: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58000 comments Mod
Welcome Michelle, Kim, Michele and Anne!


message 17: by Olivermagnus (last edited Jan 27, 2025 04:06PM) (new)

 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) | 1476 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

12
of 11-15 Completed

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
馃獏 1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
Read a book set in New York City.
The Sun Is Also a Star- Nicola Yoon - 3 Stars - 1/6/25

馃獏 2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
Read a book where a plane crashes.
Heaven's Prisoners - James Lee Burke - 1/1/25 - Dave and Annie decide to take their boat out for the day when they witness a small plane crashing into the swamp.

馃獏 3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
Read a Series book #4.
Forged by Desire - Bec McMaster - 11/10/24 - #4 London Steampunk

馃獏 4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
Read a book where a crime is committed.
The Warsaw Protocol - Steve Berry - 4 Stars - 1/16/25

馃獏 5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.
Out with the Sunset - P.D. Workman - 12/3/24 -tagged novella

馃獏 7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Read a book where a character that has had many jobs or careers.
The Midnight Library - Matt Haig - 1/21/25

馃獏 8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
Read a book where a person sings in church.
Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles - A.L. Herbert - 1/4/25 - Halia sings in the church choir

IN THE NEWS

馃獏 10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
Read a book set in Massachusetts.
The Neighbor - Lisa Gardner - 1/22/25

馃獏 11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
Read a book with politics part of the story.
The First Ladies - Marie Benedict - 4.5 Stars - 1/11/25 - Eleanor Roosevelt teams up with Mary McLeod Bethune to advance civil rights through her husband, FDR

馃獏 13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
Read a book where a policeman is killed.
Resurrection Bay - Emma Viskic - 1/8/25 - (view spoiler)

馃獏 14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
Read a book with a four word title.
Of Silk and Steam - Bec McMaster - 11/15/24

馃獏 15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
Read a book with a female law enforcement character.
Double Back - Shannon Baker - 12/10/24 - Kate Fox is the Sheriff


message 18: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58000 comments Mod
Welcome Lynda!


message 19: by Ferenc (last edited Dec 30, 2024 11:25AM) (new)

Ferenc (aeneth) | 2686 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025


Goal: 12/11-15

LEVELS
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
**1. 馃数 Read a book set in New York City.
Christmas Karol - Faith Moore - 11/06/24

**2. 馃数 Read a book where someone mourns something or someone.
The Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver - 11/11/24 鈥� Orleanna Price mourns the death of her daughter, Ruth May

3. 馃数 Read a Series book #4.

**4. 馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show.
Death Note, Vol. 11: Kindred Spirit - Tsugumi Ohba - 11/23/24

**5. 馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Novella.
You Can't Ruin Christmas - Olivia Noble - 12/11/24

**6. 馃数 Read a book where a character goes out for breakfast.
Funny Story - Emily Henry - 11/22/24 - 鈥淟ast time, you were up on a breakfast sandwich run while I was still shaking with the sweats in bed.鈥� (Kindle Location 2415)

**7. 馃数 Read a book where a baby is born.
Your Absence is Darkness - J贸n Kalman Stef谩nsson - 12/23/24

**8. 馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans.
1970 - Sarah M. Cradit - 11/16/24

9. 馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.

**10. 馃数 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin - 12/21/24 鈥� Cambridge, Massachusetts

11. 馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.

**12. 馃数 Read a book where someone eats fish.
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty - Akwaeke Emezi - 11/22/24 鈥� 鈥淭he waiter appeared with their wine, and Pooja sat back in her chair, smiling as she finished off the last of her sea bass.鈥� (Kindle Locations 3507-3508)

**13. 馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage.
Death Note, Vol. 12: Finis - Tsugumi Ohba - 12/04/24 鈥� Misa Amane is kept hostage by Near

**14. 馃数 Read a book with a four word title.
Coming Home for Christmas - RaeAnne Thayne - 11/13/24

**15. 馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent.
I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom - Jason Pargin - 11/29/24 鈥� Joan Key


message 20: by Genevieve (last edited Jan 19, 2025 11:26AM) (new)

Genevieve | 9830 comments Mod
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Goal: 11/11-15

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks


Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book where two generations of a family live together.
Archangel Undercover by Aron Lewes 11/10/2024

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes.
Beyond the Sea by Keira Andrews 1/2/2025

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
Angel of Death by Aron Lewes 11/3/2024

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book where a crime is committed.
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack 12/10/2024

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Novella.
The Rise by Ian Rankin 12/31/2024

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book with a character that has had many jobs or careers. Bernie Sanders
Feel the Bern by Andrew Shaffer 1/14/2025

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter.
Mystery Magnet by Gregory Ashe 1/6/2025

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where someone eats fish.
Marco by L.A. Witt 1/11/2025

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre:
馃数 Read a book where a policeman is killed.
Mystery Magnet by Gregory Ashe 1/6/2025

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book with a four word title.
Deadly to the Core by Joyce Tremel 12/29/2024

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female law enforcement character.
Black & Blue by James Patterson 12/26/2024


message 21: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58000 comments Mod
Welcome Ferenc and Genevieve!


message 22: by Donna (last edited Jan 10, 2025 06:39PM) (new)

Donna | 45 comments LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
Gone 12/11/2024 (two generations)

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
Pursued 11/12/24 (plane crash)

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
Never Coming Back 3/12/24

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
The Ex-Husband 24/11/24 (crime)

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.
Cleaning the Gold 9/1/25 (maths)

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.
Tennison 30/11/24 (policeman is killed)

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
12 Months to Live 30/12/24 ( four word title)

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
Hidden Killers 3/1/25


message 23: by Susan (last edited Jan 28, 2025 06:32PM) (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 279 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

15/15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
Rescuing the Lady of Sedgeworth - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Nov 2024) (2 generations) - Nov 6

2. Best-selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
The Party Line - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Nov 2024) (mourns) - Nov 5

3. Best-selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
Family of Three Under the Tree - Traci Douglass (HMED#1432 - Dec 2024) - Nov 25

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
Montana Heat - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Nov 2024) (crime committed) - Nov 9

5. Best-selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.
A Lyon in Waiting - Abigail Bridges (Dragonblade - Dec 2024) (novella) - Dec 6

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
Better Than Friends - Jill Shalvis (HarperCollins - Jan 2025) (breakfast) - Jan 23

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
The Duke鈥檚 Man-At-Arms - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Dec 2024) (baby born) - Jan 2

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.
Her Mission with a SEAL - Cindy Dees (HRS #1981 - Feb 2018) (New Orleans) - Jan 28


Rescuing the Lady of Sedgeworth (The Ladies of the Keep #3) by C.H. Admirand The Party Line by Carolyn Brown Family of Three Under the Tree (Wyckford General Hospital Book 4) by Traci Douglass Montana Heat (Resting Warrior Ranch #9) by Josie Jade A Lyon in Waiting The Lyon's Den Connected World by Abigail Bridges Better Than Friends (Sunrise Cove, #7) by Jill Shalvis The Duke鈥檚 Man-At-Arms (The Duke鈥檚 Guard #11) by C.H. Admirand Her Mission with a SEAL (Code Warrior SEALs #3) by Cindy Dees

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.
The Lyon's Alliance - Ruth A. Casie (Dragonblade - Nov 2024) (math/astronomer) - Nov 14

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
A Firefighter's Hidden Truth - Tara Taylor Quinn (HRS #2245 - Sept 2023) (contraception)- Nov 8

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.
K-9 Defender - Julie Miller (HI #2245 - Sept 2024) (break and enter) - Nov 15

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.
The Maui Effect - Sara Ackerman (Mira - Nov 2024) (eats fish) - Nov 13

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.
Golden Lord - Mary Jo Putney (Kensington - Nov 2024) (hostage) - Nov 17

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four-word title.
Thrown to the Lyon - Jude Knight (Dragonblade - Oct 2024) (four words) - Nov 3

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
Wyoming Undercover Escape - Juno Rushdan (HI #2255 - Dec 2024) (female deputy) - Nov 20


The Lyon's Alliance The Lyon's Den Connected World by Ruth A. Casie Tara Taylor Quinn K-9 Defender (Protectors at K-9 Ranch #2) by Julie Miller The Maui Effect by Sara Ackerman Golden Lord (Dangerous Gifts, #2) by Mary Jo Putney Thrown to the Lyon The Lyon's Den Connected World by Jude Knight Wyoming Undercover Escape (Cowboy State Lawmen Duty and Honor Book 3) by Juno Rushdan


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message 25: by Tari (last edited Dec 30, 2024 07:36AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 2467 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
12/11-15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family

馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
I'll Be Home for Mischief Jacqueline Frost 11/11/24

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
You Feta Watch Out Linda Reilly 11/21/24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.

#4 Secret Bookcase Mysteries A Holiday Homicide Ellie Alexander 11/27/24

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
A Lime Flavored Crime Rosie A. Point 11/8/24

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
Cranberries and Criminals Lucinda Race 11/6/24

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
The Tell-Tale Homicide Daphne Silver 11/25/24

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator
OR does math.
Madrigals and Mayhem Elizabeth Penney 11/30/24

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird:
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
Sleigh That Song Donna Clancy 11/26/24

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal:
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter
OR with politics part of the story.
Murder in Meadow Wood Ruby Poole 11/24/24

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman
OR where someone eats fish.
The Herringbone Harbor Mystery Sally Goldenbaum 12/5/24

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre:
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
The Psychic Parrot Mystery Amy Muir 11/15/24

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
Sheriff Mary Larson Veiled Threat Patti Benning 11/23/24


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Welcome Tari!


message 27: by Kendra (last edited Jan 01, 2025 04:58PM) (new)

Kendra | 2525 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: Nov. 1st, 2024 - Jan. 31st, 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks


13/15


鉁�1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Nov. 17th

鉁�2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma T枚rzs - Nov. 4th
Esther & Joanna both mourn their father

鉁�3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis - Dec. 4th

鉁�4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn - Nov. 15th

鉁�5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.
Sweep with Me Dramatized Adaptation by Ilona Andrews - Dec. 16th

鉁�6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan - Dec. 31st

鉁�7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
Perfect World, Vol. 11 (Perfect World, #11) by Rie Aruga World, Vol. 11|58995158] by Rie Aruga - Dec. 20th

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.

鉁�10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai - Nov. 10th

鉁�11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.
Sweep in Peace Dramatized Adaptation by Ilona Andrews - Nov. 8th

鉁�12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.
Games Untold by Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Nov. 19th

鉁�13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan - Nov. 30th

鉁�14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews - Nov. 12th

鉁�15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
Magic Burns Dramatized Adaption by Ilona Andrews - Dec. 20th


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message 29: by Katelyn (last edited Nov 25, 2024 04:22PM) (new)

Katelyn | 1053 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
鉁�Breaking Through the Pain-Haven Hadley, 11/21/24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.


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message 31: by Jessica (last edited Feb 17, 2025 05:06PM) (new)

Jessica (jvblazejak) | 670 comments 鉁呪渽鉁匘one!!!鉁呪渽鉁� 10/15

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks



鈽呪槄鈽匱asks: 鈽呪槄鈽�



1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Set in New York City:
Seven Days in June 鈽呪槄鈽� 30 November

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Someone mourns something or someone:
A Home for Goddesses and Dogs 鈽呪槄鈽呪槄 22 November

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 A crime is committed:
Spy School: The Graphic Novel 鈽呪槄鈽� 9 November

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 A baby is born:
Punching Bag 鈽呪槄鈽呪槄鈽� 7 January

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Someone does math:
The Bletchley Riddle 鈽呪槄鈽呪槄 5 January

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Set in Massachusetts:
The Frozen River 鈽呪槄鈽呪槄鈽� 31 January

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Someone commits a break and enter:
A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure 鈽呪槄 13 December

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 A character is a fisherman:
The Great Divide 鈽呪槄鈽� 23 December

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Someone is a hostage:
Ozark Dogs 鈽呪槄鈽� 12 January

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 A four word title:
Miss Morgan's Book Brigade 鈽呪槄鈽呪槄 17 November

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.


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Lali & Michelle | 540 comments FINISHED

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Read: 11/11+

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
猸曪笍 Two generations live together: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw 11/8/24

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
猸曪笍 Three daughters mourn the loss of their mother: Death of an Irish Mummy by Catie Murphy 11/9/24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
猸曪笍 The Cat, the Vagabond and the Victim by Leann Sweeney 11/7/24

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
猸曪笍 MC goes out for breakfast: Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay 11/15/24

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
猸曪笍 Baby is born: The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton 11/18/24

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
猸曪笍 Contraception is used: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett 11/10/24

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.
猸曪笍 B & E: Absence of Alice by Sherry Harris 11/12/24

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.
猸曪笍 Characters eat fish and chips, p276: Murder in an Irish Cottage by Carlene O'Connor 11/11/24

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.
猸曪笍 (view spoiler): Peking Duck and Cover by Vivien Chien 11/6/24

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
猸曪笍 4 word title: Murder Always Barks Twice by Jennifer Hawkins 11/1/24

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
猸曪笍 Law enforcement character: Moving Violation by Melanie Jackson 11/2/24


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WOOHOO Michelle!


message 35: by Kim (new)

Kim (kmyers) | 576 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read: 11/11-15
Completed 12.3.24

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk. Kathleen Rooney. 11.5.24

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where someone mourns someone.
Joy. Danielle Steel. 11.3.24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
Sparring Partners. John Grisham. 11.2.24

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book where a crime is committed.
The Rooster Bar. John Grisham. 11.3.24

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged Novella.
Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret. Benjamin Stevenson. 11.16.24

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character goes out for breakfast.
The Last Word. Ellery Adams. 11.9.24

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born (Miriam and Josephine)
The Land of Mango Sunsets. Dorothea Benton Frank. 11.11.24

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans
The Chef. James Patterson. 11.15.24

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone does math.
The Accused. John Grisham. 11.5.24

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used
The Mistletoe Inn. Richard Paul Evans. 1.22.24

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House. Cherie Jones. 11.4.24

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where someone eats fish.
Digging up Secrets. Elizabeth Penney. 11.7.24

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage. (Hux)
The Keeper of Happy Endings. Barbara Davis. 11.2.24

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book with a four word title.
Summers at the Saint. Mary Kay Andrews. 11.10.24

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female law enforcement character (Detective Inspector Irene Huss)
An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good. Helene Tursten. 12.2.24


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WOOHOO Kim!


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Caraina (raina79) | 703 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972 - FINISHED
Duration: November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

LEVEL - Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Completed: 11/11-15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone. The Carnival at Bray - Jessie Ann Foley 11/23/24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4. Dangerous Games - Keri Arthur 11/6/24

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed. Charm City - Laura Lippman 11/21/24

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella. Captive Omega - Riley Carver 11/18/24

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers. If You Only Knew - Kristan Higgins 11/20/24

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts. The Sinner - Tess Gerritsen 11/4/24

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story. The Truths We Hold: An American Journey - Kamala Harris 11/19/24

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish. Heaven Adjacent - Catherine Ryan Hyde 11/5/24

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed. Enemy of My Enemy - Tal Bauer 11/18/24

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title. Depraved - Trilina Pucci 11/23/24

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character. Out of the Flames - Stacy Lynn Miller 11/22/24


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Rissa | 456 comments Thank you for fun challenge, JoAnne! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next year! :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025


LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

FINISHED!!!!

Tasks:
鉁�1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
Emergency Contact by Lauren Layne & Anthony LeDonne (12/11/2024)

鉁�2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
Something Wicked by Lily Morton (11/23/2024)

鉁�3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
Beautiful Secret by Christina Lauren (11/19/2024)

鉁�4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
Jon's Helter Skelter Cold Case by A.J. Sherwood (11/4/2024)

鉁�5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.
The Ugly Dukeling by Bex McLynn (11/9/2024)

鉁�6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle (11/13/2024)

鉁�7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (11/7/2024)

鉁�8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.
Once Upon a Christmas Song by Mary Calmes (12/5/2024)

IN THE NEWS
鉁�9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.
A Catered Thanksgiving by Isis Crawford (11/18/2024)

鉁�10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
Lick by Kylie Scott (11/8/2024)

鉁�11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.
Where We Belong by Sarah Bennett (11/30/2024)

鉁�12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.
Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay (12/9/2024)

鉁�13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.
Contagion by Amanda Milo (11/3/2024)

鉁�14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch (11/5/2024)

鉁�15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
Survival of the Fritters by Ginger Bolton (11/2/2024)


message 39: by Marla (last edited Feb 11, 2025 08:31PM) (new)

 Marla | 2805 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 11/1/24 - 1/31/25
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Progress: 15 of 10
Points: 27

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
鉂勶笍 Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews (11/17/24) ~ grandmother, mother & children

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
鉂勶笍 The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede (11/14/24) ~ plane crash
鉂勶笍 Lady Sophia's Lover by Lisa Kleypas (11/9/24) ~ mourning her brother
鉂勶笍 Vampires Rule by K.C. Blake (1/31/25) ~ mourns parents

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
鉂勶笍The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers (12/2/24) ~ Wayfarers #4
鉂勶笍Beautiful Secret by Christina Lauren (1/28/25) ~ Beautiful Bastard #4

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
鉂勶笍 Death du Jour by Kathy Reichs (11/26/24) ~ Bones TV show
鉂勶笍 Mr. Monk is Cleaned Out by Lee Goldberg (11/30/24) ~ Monk TV show
鉂勶笍 A Clue for the Puzzle Lady by Parnell Hall (1/11/25) ~ murder
鉂勶笍 Drown Her Sorrows by Melinda Leigh (1/20/25) ~ murder

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.
鉂勶笍 A Misunderstanding by Ilona Andrews (11/17/24) ~ Hidden Legacy # 4.1 ~ novella
鉂勶笍 Pay Me by Ilona Andrews (11/17/24) ~ Hidden Legacy # 4.2 ~ novella
鉂勶笍 The Cool Aunt by Ilona Andrews (11/17/24) ~ Hidden Legacy, #5.1 ~ novella

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
鉂勶笍 City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong (1/22/25)

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
鉂勶笍 Tricked by Kevin Hearne (12/17/24) ~ Atticus has had many jobs
鉂勶笍 Wildcard by Marie Lu (1/31/25) ~ lots of jobs

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.
鉂勶笍 Mind Game by Christine Feehan (11/15/24) ~ New Orleans, LA

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.
鉂勶笍 Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline (12/11/24) ~ math

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
鉂勶笍 Her Last Word by Mary Burton (12/8/24) ~ condom

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.
鉂勶笍 A Billionaire Wolf for Christmas by Terry Spear (12/20/24)

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.
鉂勶笍 16th Seduction by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro (11/20/24) ~ eats fish

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.
鉂勶笍 On the Run by Iris Johansen (11/1/24)
鉂勶笍 Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley (12/25/24) ~ hostages
鉂勶笍 The Naked Eye by Iris Johansen (1/29/25) ~ both

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
鉂勶笍 Click Here For Murder by Donna Andrews (12/31/24) ~ 4 word title
鉂勶笍 Play of Passion by Nalini Singh (1/30/25) ~ sexy

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
鉂勶笍 The Maze by Catherine Coulter (12/13/24) ~ female FBI agents
鉂勶笍 Winter's Redemption by Mary Stone (1/15/25) ~ female FBI agent
鉂勶笍 Broken by Rebecca Zanetti (1/24/24) ~ female FBI agents


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WOOHOO Caraina and Rissa!


Welcome Marla!


message 41: by Michele (new)

Michele | 362 comments COMPLETION POST
13/14 NOSTALGIA
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
鉁�1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center Read 11/3/24
Jack and Hank Stapleton live with their parents on the parent's ranch


鉁�2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis Read 11/2/24. Soline Roussel mourns the lost of her love, Anson and her daughter Assais

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.

鉁�4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. crime of murder

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

鉁�6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
One Charmed Christmas by Sheila Roberts Read 11/19/24. Trevor and Sophie go out for breakfast

鉁�7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Read 11/12/24 the MC is a mid-wife so lots of babies are born during the book.


鉁�8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.
Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea. Read 12/22/24 Avery sings at noon mass. page 287

IN THE NEWS
鉁�9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.
Go as a River by Shelley Read Read 12/9/24. Paul Tate is a math professor at a local college

鉁�10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
The Girls of Summer by Katie Bishop Read 11/23/24. Rachel is on the the pill


鉁�11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.
Kick Kennedy: The Charmed Life and Tragic Death of the Favorite Kennedy Daughter by Barbara Leaming Read 11/9/24 Politics on both sides of the water-in USA and in England-it's during WWII

鉁�12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish. Theresa dn David eat fish on a date
Cold Kill: The True Story of a Murderous Love byJack Olsen. Read 11/16/24


鉁�13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.
On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark read 12/20/24 Valentina is a hostage to the corrupt government

鉁�14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
When We Meet Again by Kristin Harmel Readd 11/13/24

鉁�15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. Read 11/20/24.
Detective Senior Constable Tamil


message 42: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58000 comments Mod
WOOHOO Michele!


message 43: by Frankie (new)

Frankie Johnson | 4163 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

14/11-15 Completed. Finish

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book where two generations of a family live together.
Life After Wife-Amber Kelly 11/02/24

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where someone mourns someone.
Autumn's Chase-Mary Stone 11/19/24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.
(Ghost In Law #4)
Resurrection in Mudbug-Jana Deleon 12/20/24

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a TV show and where a crime is committed.
2nd Chance-James Patterson 12/22/24

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character goes out for breakfast.
Scottsdale Heat-B.A. Trimmer 11/05/24

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
Callow-Jessica Gadziala 11/01/24

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans
Marsh Madness-Jana Deleon 11/28/24

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone does math.
The Fourth Monkey-J.D. Barker 11/06/24

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
Vanish-Tess Gerritsen 12/19/24

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter
Ashes Never Lie-Lee Goldberg 11/13/24

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character where someone eats fish.
Wolf's Mate-Chantal Fernando 11/17/24

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage
Storm's Revenge-Mary Stone 11/14/24

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book with a four word title.
Secrets of Blackhand Creek-Declan James 11/04/24

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent
Whispers at the Reunion-Elle Gray 11/07/24


message 44: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58000 comments Mod
WOOHOO Frankie!


message 45: by Cindy III (last edited Feb 01, 2025 09:19AM) (new)

Cindy III | 460 comments Read one book for each task.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

LEVELS Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family
馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.

Versailles of the Dead Vol. 4 - Kumiko Suekane 1/6

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math.

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird: The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that unmarried people have the right to access contraception on the same basis as married couples.
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter OR with politics part of the story.

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman OR where someone eats fish.

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre: Eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich are murdered after eight members of the Arab terrorist group Black September invade the Olympic Village; five guerillas and one policeman are also killed in a failed hostage rescue.
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.

Technically, You Started It - Lana Wood Johnson 1/18-19

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.


message 46: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58000 comments Mod
Welcome Cindy!


message 47: by Julesy (new)

Julesy | 402 comments FINISHED!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025


Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Read one book for each task.
Progress: 15/15

Tasks:
馃懆馃従鈥嶐煈煆尖嶐煈ю煆解嶐煈ю煆�1. Read a book where two generations of a family live together. Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi - Nov. 15

馃2. Read a book where someone mourns something or someone. We Are Not Strangers: A Graphic Novel by Josh Tuininga - Dec. 19

4锔忊儯3. Read a Series book #4. Home for the Homicides by Rosalie Spielman - Nov. 14

馃帴4. Read a book made into a movie/TV show. Murder on the Orient Express: The Graphic Novel by Bob Al-Greene - Nov. 3

馃5. Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella. A Match Made for Thanksgiving by Jackie Lau - Dec. 23

馃6. Read a book where a character goes out for breakfast. Hounded to Death by Laurien Berenson - Nov. 10

馃懚馃徑7. Read a book where a baby is born. It Won't Always Be Like This by Malaka Gharib - Nov. 1

馃帳8. Read a where a person sings in church. Visitations by Corey Egbert - Nov. 9

IN THE NEWS
鉃�9. Read a book where someone uses a calculator OR does math. Killer Under Contract by Catherine Bruns - Nov. 16

馃懚馃徏10. Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts. Murder at First Light by Christine Knapp - Dec. 11

馃槶11. Read a book with politics part of the story. Muhammad Najem, War Reporter: How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria by Muhammad Najem - Nov. 7

馃帲12. Read a book where a character is a fisherman. Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol - Nov. 12

鉀擄笍13. Read a book where someone is a hostage. Saving Chupie by Amparo Ortiz - Nov. 22

馃14. Read a book with a four word title. Peking Duck and Cover by Vivien Chien - Nov. 22

馃暤馃徏鈥嶁檧锔�15. Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character. Best in Snow by David Rosenfelt - Dec. 6


message 48: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58000 comments Mod
WOOHOO Julesy!


message 49: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 2467 comments Gonna call it finished at 12

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
12/11-15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show 鈥� All in the Family

馃数 Read a book set in New York City or where two generations of a family live together.
I'll Be Home for Mischief Jacqueline Frost 11/11/24

2. Best selling single (US) 鈥� American Pie by Don McLean
馃数 Read a book where a plane crashes or someone mourns something or someone.
You Feta Watch Out Linda Reilly 11/21/24

3. Best selling album (US) 鈥� Harvest by Neil Young
馃数 Read a Series book #4.

#4 Secret Bookcase Mysteries A Holiday Homicide Ellie Alexander 11/27/24

4. Most popular film 鈥� The Godfather
馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show OR where a crime is committed.
A Lime Flavored Crime Rosie A. Point 11/8/24

5. Best selling book 鈥� Jonathan Livingston Seagull 鈥� Richard Bach
馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Fable or Novella.

6. New Food - Egg McMuffin
馃数 Read a book where a character eats an Egg McMuffin OR goes out for breakfast.
Cranberries and Criminals Lucinda Race 11/6/24

7. Born this year 鈥� May 2nd - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
馃数 Read a book where a baby is born OR with a character that has had many jobs or careers.
The Tell-Tale Homicide Daphne Silver 11/25/24

8. Died this year 鈥� January 27 鈥� Mahalia Jackson
馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans OR where a person sings in church.

IN THE NEWS
9. January 4 鈥� The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced.
馃数 Read a book where someone uses a calculator
OR does math.
Madrigals and Mayhem Elizabeth Penney 11/30/24

10. March 22 鈥� Eisenstadt v. Baird:
馃数 Read a book where any contraception method is used OR set in Massachusetts.
Sleigh That Song Donna Clancy 11/26/24

11. June 17 鈥� Watergate scandal:
馃数 Read a book where someone commits a break and enter
OR with politics part of the story.
Murder in Meadow Wood Ruby Poole 11/24/24

12. September 1 鈥� The Second Cod War begins between the United Kingdom and Iceland.
馃数 Read a book where a character is a fisherman
OR where someone eats fish.
The Herringbone Harbor Mystery Sally Goldenbaum 12/5/24

13. September 5鈥�6 鈥� Munich massacre:
馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage OR where a policeman is killed.

14. October 1 鈥� Alex Comfort's bestselling manual The Joy of Sex is published.
馃数 Read a book where sex occurs OR with a four word title.
The Psychic Parrot Mystery Amy Muir 11/15/24

15. October 25 鈥� The first female FBI agents are hired.
馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent OR with a female law enforcement character.
Sheriff Mary Larson Veiled Threat Patti Benning 11/23/24


message 50: by Ferenc (new)

Ferenc (aeneth) | 2686 comments Finished!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1972
Duration: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025


Goal: 12/11-15
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
**1. 馃数 Read a book set in New York City.
Christmas Karol - Faith Moore - 11/06/24

**2. 馃数 Read a book where someone mourns something or someone.
The Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver - 11/11/24 鈥� Orleanna Price mourns the death of her daughter, Ruth May

**4. 馃数 Read a book made into a movie/TV show.
Death Note, Vol. 11: Kindred Spirit - Tsugumi Ohba - 11/23/24

**5. 馃数 Read a book tagged/genre Novella.
You Can't Ruin Christmas - Olivia Noble - 12/11/24

**6. 馃数 Read a book where a character goes out for breakfast.
Funny Story - Emily Henry - 11/22/24 - 鈥淟ast time, you were up on a breakfast sandwich run while I was still shaking with the sweats in bed.鈥� (Kindle Location 2415)

**7. 馃数 Read a book where a baby is born.
Your Absence is Darkness - J贸n Kalman Stef谩nsson - 12/23/24

**8. 馃数 Read a book set in New Orleans.
1970 - Sarah M. Cradit - 11/16/24

**10. 馃数 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin - 12/21/24 鈥� Cambridge, Massachusetts

**12. 馃数 Read a book where someone eats fish.
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty - Akwaeke Emezi - 11/22/24 鈥� 鈥淭he waiter appeared with their wine, and Pooja sat back in her chair, smiling as she finished off the last of her sea bass.鈥� (Kindle Locations 3507-3508)

**13. 馃数 Read a book where someone is a hostage.
Death Note, Vol. 12: Finis - Tsugumi Ohba - 12/04/24 鈥� Misa Amane is kept hostage by Near

**14. 馃数 Read a book with a four word title.
Coming Home for Christmas - RaeAnne Thayne - 11/13/24

**15. 馃数 Read a book with a female FBI agent.
I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom - Jason Pargin - 11/29/24 鈥� Joan Key


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