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message 1: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (last edited Nov 26, 2022 09:55PM) (new)

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DECEMBER- It's a Wonderful Life Challenge
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Duration December 1st- 31st, 2022

It's a Wonderful Life is one of my favorite holiday movies.

Levels:
"Youth is Wasted on the Wrong People" - read 1-3 books
"Remember, George: No Man is a Failure Who Has Friends" - read 4-5 books
"All You Take With You is That Which You've Given Away" - read 6-7 books
"To My Brother, George—The Richest Man in Town!" - read 8- 9 books


1. George Bailey-description Read a book with a character who is a dreamer or always helping others, set in a place you always wanted to travel to, or character/author named George

2. Mary Hatch-description Read a book with a character/author named Mary, MC who is a mother or set in California

3. Mr. Potter-description Read a book with a character who has a disability, MC rich villain or set in Pennsylvania

4. Clarence Odbody-description Read a book with MPG angels, with title that starts with "C" or set in England

5. Uncle Billy-description Read a book with an absent-minded character, a character/author named William, Bill or Billy or set in New Jersey

6. Bert-description Read a book with a character who is a police officer, title that begins with "B" or set in Texas

7. Ernie Bishop- descriptionRead a book with a character who drives a taxi or rides in one, title that starts with "E" or set in Missouri

8. Violet Bick- descriptionRead a book with a purple cover, title that begins with "V" or set in New York

9. Harry Bailey-description Read a book with a character who is a pilot or in the military, MPG Historical Romance or set in Mexico

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message 2: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (last edited Dec 05, 2022 06:47PM) (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
DECEMBER- It's a Wonderful Life Challenge
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Duration December 1st- 31st, 2022

It's a Wonderful Life is one of my favorite holiday movies.

Levels:"Youth is Wasted on the Wrong People"
Completed:3/3


1. George Bailey-description (place you always wanted to travel to)Montana The Naughty, The Nice and The Nanny (Holiday Brothers, #1) by Willa Nash 12/1

2. Mary Hatch-description Read a book with a character/author named Mary, MC who is a mother or set in California

3. Mr. Potter-description Read a book with a character who has a disability, MC rich villain or set in Pennsylvania

4. Clarence Odbody-description (starts with "C") Call Me Maybe (Love Lines, #1) by Cara Bastone 12/5

5. Uncle Billy-description (set in New Jersey) The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks 12/5

6. Bert-description Read a book with a character who is a police officer, title that begins with "B" or set in Texas

7. Ernie Bishop- descriptionRead a book with a character who drives a taxi or rides in one, title that starts with "E" or set in Missouri

8. Violet Bick- descriptionRead a book with a purple cover, title that begins with "V" or set in New York

9. Harry Bailey-description Read a book with a character who is a pilot or in the military, MPG Historical Romance or set in Mexico


message 3: by Sheri, Bookworm (last edited Dec 14, 2022 07:14PM) (new)

Sheri | 13528 comments Mod
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1. George Bailey- Read a book with a character who is a dreamer or always helping others, set in a place you always wanted to travel to, or character/author named George The Host (dreamer/helping others)

2. Mary Hatch- Read a book with a character/author named Mary, MC who is a mother or set in California No Gods for Drowning (mother)

3. Mr. Potter- Read a book with a character who has a disability, MC rich villain or set in Pennsylvania The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder (Pennsylvania)

4. Clarence Odbody- Read a book with MPG angels, with title that starts with "C" or set in England A Hunger So Wild (angels)

5. Uncle Billy- Read a book with an absent-minded character, a character/author named William, Bill or Billy or set in New Jersey Contact (Billy)

6. Bert- Read a book with a character who is a police officer, title that begins with "B" or set in Texas What Lies in the Woods (police officer)

7. Ernie Bishop- Read a book with a character who drives a taxi or rides in one, title that starts with "E" or set in Missouri House of Earth and Blood (starts with "E")

8. Violet Bick- Read a book with a purple cover, title that begins with "V" or set in New York Jack & Jill (New York)

9. Harry Bailey- Read a book with a character who is a pilot or in the military, MPG Historical Romance or set in Mexico The Keeper of Happy Endings (historical/romance)

The Good Nurse A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder by Charles Graeber What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall No Gods for Drowning by Hailey Piper Contact by Carl Sagan A Hunger So Wild (Renegade Angels, #2) by Sylvia Day The Host (The Host, #1) by Stephenie Meyer The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis Jack & Jill (Alex Cross, #3) by James Patterson House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) by Sarah J. Maas


message 4: by Tari (last edited Dec 28, 2022 01:22PM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 279 comments It's a Wonderful Life Dec. 2022 Challenge
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Levels:
"Youth is Wasted on the Wrong People" - read 1-3 books
"Remember, George: No Man is a Failure Who Has Friends" - read 4-5 books
"All You Take With You is That Which You've Given Away" - read 6-7 books
"To My Brother, George—The Richest Man in Town!" - read 8- 9 books

1. George Bailey- Read a book with a character who is a dreamer or always helping others, set in a place you always wanted to travel to, or character/author named George
Death in the Margins Victoria Gilbert 12/1/22

2. Mary Hatch- Read a book with a character/author named Mary, MC who is a mother or set in California
Corpse at the Christmas Cookie Exchange Cindy Bell 12/24/22

3. Mr. Potter- Read a book with a character who has a disability, MC rich villain or set in Pennsylvania
Sleuthing in Stilettos Debra Sennefelder 12/3/22

4. Clarence Odbody- Read a book with MPG angels, with title that starts with "C" or set in England
Mistletoe Murder Mona Marple 12/5/22

5. Uncle Billy- Read a book with an absent-minded character, a character/author named William, Bill or Billy or set in New Jersey
Character, William-Christmas in New England Emma Ainsley 12/26/22

6. Bert- Read a book with a character who is a police officer, title that begins with "B" or set in Texas
Chilling a Murder Penny Brooke 12/11/22

7. Ernie Bishop- Read a book with a character who drives a taxi or rides in one, title that starts with "E" or set in Missouri
Donut You Dare Emma Ainsley 12/4/22

8. Violet Bick- Read a book with a purple cover, title that begins with "V" or set in New York
Vinyl Resting Place Olivia Blacke 12/19/22

9. Harry Bailey- Read a book with a character who is a pilot or in the military, MPG Historical Romance or set in Mexico


message 5: by Karen (last edited Dec 12, 2022 06:35AM) (new)

Karen Siddall (boysmom) | 342 comments DECEMBER- It's a Wonderful Life Challenge

Duration December 1st- 31st, 2022

Challenge Level: "Remember, George: No Man is a Failure Who Has Friends" - read 4-5 books

Reading progress: 9/4


�1. George Bailey - Read a book with a character who is a dreamer or always helping others, set in a place you always wanted to travel to, or character/author named George - Dumpster Dying: A Hazardous Hoarder Mystery (Hazardous Hoarder Mystery, #1) - Michelle Bennington

�2. Mary Hatch - Read a book with a character/author named Mary, MC who is a mother or set in California - All Signs Point to Murder - Connie di Marco

�3. Mr. Potter - Read a book with a character who has a disability, MC rich villain or set in Pennsylvania - The Bullet That Missed (Thursday Murder Club, #3) - Richard Osman

�4. Clarence Odbody - Read a book with MPG angels, with title that starts with "C" or set in England - Cowboys and Chaos (Magical Mystery Book Club, #3) - Elizabeth Pantley

�5. Uncle Billy - Read a book with an absent-minded character, a character/author named William, Bill or Billy or set in New Jersey - The Socialite's Guide to Murder (Pinnacle Hotel Mystery, #1) - S.K. Golden

�6. Bert - Read a book with a character who is a police officer, title that begins with "B" or set in Texas - Blood of The Hunted - Marc R. Micciola

�7. Ernie Bishop - Read a book with a character who drives a taxi or rides in one, title that starts with "E" or set in Missouri - Stolen Obsession (Annalisse, #1) - Marlene M. Bell

�8. Violet Bick - Read a book with a purple cover, title that begins with "V" or set in New York - The Case of the Parrot Loving Professor (Buttercup Bend Mystery, #2) - Debbie De Louise

�9. Harry Bailey - Read a book with a character who is a pilot or in the military, MPG Historical Romance or set in Mexico - Chaos at Carnegie Hall (Fiona Figg & Kitty Lane, #1) - Kelly Oliver


message 6: by Elise (last edited Dec 25, 2022 01:01PM) (new)

Elise (redentrapy) | 338 comments 1. George Bailey-description Read a book with a character who is a dreamer or always helping others, set in a place you always wanted to travel to, or character/author named George

Iron Widow (Iron Widow, #1) by Xiran Jay Zhao I want to go to China 12/10/22

2. Mary Hatch-description Read a book with a character/author named Mary, MC who is a mother or set in California

3. Mr. Potter-description Read a book with a character who has a disability, MC rich villain or set in Pennsylvania

4. Clarence Odbody-description Read a book with MPG angels, with title that starts with "C" or set in England

The House on Vesper Sands by Paraic O'Donnell set in England 12/21/22


5. Uncle Billy-description Read a book with an absent-minded character, a character/author named William, Bill or Billy or set in New Jersey

6. Bert-description Read a book with a character who is a police officer, title that begins with "B" or set in Texas

Boyfriend Material (London Calling, #1) by Alexis Hall starts with B 12/25/22


7. Ernie Bishop- descriptionRead a book with a character who drives a taxi or rides in one, title that starts with "E" or set in Missouri

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman starts with E. 12/16/22


8. Violet Bick- descriptionRead a book with a purple cover, title that begins with "V" or set in New York

9. Harry Bailey-description Read a book with a character who is a pilot or in the military, MPG Historical Romance or set in Mexico


message 7: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Welcome everyone. Hope you enjoy this challenge.


message 8: by Elle (last edited Dec 26, 2022 12:49AM) (new)

Elle (elleay) | 164 comments DECEMBER - It's a Wonderful Life Challenge

Level: "Youth is Wasted on the Wrong People" - read 1-3 books
Read: 4/1-3

1. George Bailey- Read a book with a character who is a dreamer or always helping others, set in a place you always wanted to travel to, or character/author named George

2. Mary Hatch- Read a book with a character/author named Mary, MC who is a mother or set in California

3. Mr. Potter- Read a book with a character who has a disability
Hummingbird | Helen Harper - Dec 7

4. Clarence Odbody- Read a book set in England
Midnight Smoke | Helen Harper - Dec 4

5. Uncle Billy- Read a book with an absent-minded character, a character/author named William, Bill or Billy or set in New Jersey

6. Bert- Read a book with a character who is a police officer
Scorched Heart | Helen Harper - Dec 6

7. Ernie Bishop- Read a book with a character who drives a taxi or rides in one
Breaking and Entering 101 | Honor Raconteur - Dec 19

8. Violet Bick- Read a book with a purple cover, title that begins with "V" or set in New York

9. Harry Bailey- Read a book with a character who is a pilot or in the military, MPG Historical Romance or set in Mexico


message 9: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Elle wrote: "DECEMBER - It's a Wonderful Life Challenge

Level: "Youth is Wasted on the Wrong People" - read 1-3 books
Read: 0/1-3

1. George Bailey- Read a book with a character who is a dreamer or always help..."


Welcome to the challenge.


message 10: by Karen (new)

Karen Siddall (boysmom) | 342 comments Update Message #5 - Completed!


message 11: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Karen wrote: "Update Message #5 - Completed!"

Congrats!
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message 12: by Karen (new)

Karen Siddall (boysmom) | 342 comments Leigh wrote: "Karen wrote: "Update Message #5 - Completed!"

Congrats!
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Thank you for a great year of challenges and cool badges! Looking forward to more.


message 13: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Karen wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Karen wrote: "Update Message #5 - Completed!"

Congrats!
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Thank you for a great year of challenges and cool badges! Looking forward to more."


I'm so glad you enjoyed them. I think you will like the challenges I have prepared for next year.


message 14: by Karen (new)

Karen Siddall (boysmom) | 342 comments Leigh wrote: "Karen wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Karen wrote: "Update Message #5 - Completed!"

Congrats!
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Thank you for a great year of challenges and cool badges! Looking forward to more."

I'm so glad you enjoyed ..."


Sneak peek?!?!


message 15: by Sheri, Bookworm (new)

Sheri | 13528 comments Mod
Finished in message #4 :)


message 16: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Karen wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Karen wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Karen wrote: "Update Message #5 - Completed!"

Congrats!
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Thank you for a great year of challenges and cool badges! Looking forward to more."

I'm so gla..."


I will try to get them up this week.


message 17: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Sheri wrote: "Finished in message #4 :)"

Congrats!
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message 18: by Elise (new)

Elise (redentrapy) | 338 comments message 6 finished.


message 19: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Elise wrote: "message 6 finished."

Congrats!
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message 20: by Elle (new)

Elle (elleay) | 164 comments Finished! Msg. 8


message 21: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Elle wrote: "Finished! Msg. 8"

Congrats!
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message 22: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 279 comments Updated msg. 4, finished 8/9


message 23: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Tari wrote: "Updated msg. 4, finished 8/9"

Congrats!
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message 24: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 279 comments Thanks, Leigh!


message 25: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Tari wrote: "Thanks, Leigh!"

You are welcome.


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