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message 1: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (last edited Dec 28, 2023 06:09AM) (new)

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WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
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Duration: January 1- December 31, 2024

OPTION 1
1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.

2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.

3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter.

4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.

5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.

10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.

OPTION 2
SPELL-OUT OPTION

Choose your favorite character or anything “WIZARD OF OZ" related using that name for your Acronym. Use the authors first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list.

D:Darkdawn
O:Tochi Onyebuchi War Girls
R:Royally series Royally Matched
O:Oberon After the Flood
T:Toni Blake The One Who Stays
H:Hunting Prince Dracula
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OPTION 3
Choose your favorite quote/phrase from “WIZARD OF OZ" related using that for your Acronym. Use the authors first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list.

"OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD"

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F:
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CHOOSE ANY OPTION OR COMBINATION TO COMPLETE THIS CHALLENGE. EVERYONE TO FINISH THIS CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE THIS BADGE.

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HAPPY READING!


message 2: by Liza (last edited Oct 30, 2024 01:47PM) (new)

Liza (lizamariereads) | 347 comments WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
January 1- December 31, 2024

COMPLETED 10/10

OPTION 1:

1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.
The Words by Ashley Jade

2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.
The Book of Nyles by Alexandria House

3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter.
Sicko by Amo Jones

4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.
Flawless (Chestnut Springs, #1) by Elsie Silver

5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.
A ​Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4) by Sarah J. Maas

6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.
Done and Dusted (Rebel Blue Ranch, #1) by Lyla Sage

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.
Barbarian Alien (Ice Planet Barbarians, #2) by Ruby Dixon

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�
Goal (St. Louis Sires #1) by Alexandria House

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.
Nero (Alliance #1) by S.J. Tilly

10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.
Along for the Ride (Ride or Die Romances) by Lauren Biel


message 3: by Tari (last edited Dec 30, 2024 10:29AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 279 comments WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
January 1- December 31, 2024

10/10

OPTION 1:

1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.
Death al Dente Joy Patrick 1/4/24

2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.
Fatal Blooms A Sparrow Haven Cozy Mystery (Sparrow Haven Cozy Mysteries) by Claire Harlow Claire Harlow 1/1/24

3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter.
Once Upon a Christmas Kathi Daley 1/3/24

4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.
Booked for Murder A Balefire Bay Cozy Mystery by Shannon Symonds Shannon Symonds 1/18/24

5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.
Moving is Murder by Nellie H. Steele Nellie H. Steele 2/26/24

6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.
The Shelved Shocker (Secondhand Sleuth, #12) by Mel Morgan Mel Morgan 1/9/24

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.
Leprechauns and Larceny (A Book Store Cozy Mystery #6) by Lucinda Race Lucinda Race 2/14/24

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�
Polar Opposites (Frost Peak, #1) by Amity Allen Amity Allen 2/9/24

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.
Merry Old Murder (Borrowed Pages Cozy Mysteries Book 10) by Maggie Benton Maggie Benton 1/30/24

10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.
A Crust to Die For (A Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mystery #2) by T.C. LoTempio T.C. LoTempio 1/2/24

OPTION 3 SPELL QUOTE
"There's no place like home"

Tara-A Bean to Die For Tara Lush 1/9/24
Helen char-Baked Off Murder Maggie Benton 1/7/24
Emily-Barking Up the Wrong Tree Emily James 1/12/24
Ryan char-The Sign of Four Spirits Vicki Delany 1/8/24
Emily-Catastrophe Emily James 1/13/24
Savannah-A Fatal Nibble Savannah Marlake 1/6/24

Nessa char-Trifle and Trouble Ramona Ransom 1/18/24
O Outline for Murder Karin Kaufman 1/17/24

Penny-Murder in the 1920s Penny Brooke 1/14/24
Lynn-Murder on a Snowy Evening Lynn Cahoon 1/11/24
Alison-Murder at the Mansion Alison Golden 1/5/24
Crewes-Hair Today, Dead Tomorrow Amber Crewes 1/16/24
Emerald Bay Mysteries-Harvest Fest Homicide Kate Annie Brown 1/15/24

Lauren char-Murder by Eggnog Karin Kaufman 1/17/24
Isaac char-Truffles and Trials Ramona Ransom 1/23/24
Kate char-Deadly to the Core Joyce Tremel 1/16/24
Erica char-Meringue and Mischief Ramona Ransom 1/20/24

H Hammers and Homicide Paula Charles 1/15/24
Oliver, Christopher char-Movie Stars and Mayhem Avery Kent 1/20/24
M Missin' Out Patti Benning 1/8/24
E Easter Basket Murder Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, Barbara Ross 1/22/24


message 4: by Caraina (last edited Jan 26, 2024 06:11PM) (new)

Caraina (raina79) WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE - COMPLETED
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Completed: 10/10

OPTION 1:

1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.: Five Winters by Kitty Johnson Five Winters - Kitty Johnson 1/7/24

2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.: N Is For Noose - Sue Grafton 1/6/24

3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter.: Christmas on Mimosa Lane - Anna DeStefano 1/13/24

4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.: Keep It In The Family - John Marrs 1/11/24

5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.: Kissing Under the Mistletoe (St. Helena Vineyard, #1) by Marina Adair Kissing Under the Mistletoe - Marina Adair 1/1/24

6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.: Winter Cottage - Mary Ellen Taylor 1/5/24

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.: The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater - Maggie Stiefvater 1/7/24

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�: Balm by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Balm - Dolen Perkins-Valdez 1/17/24

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.: Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine 1/4/24

10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.: You'll Never Know, Dear - Hallie Ephron 1/25/24


message 5: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Welcome everyone!


message 6: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (last edited Apr 24, 2024 07:44PM) (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
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Duration: January 1- December 31, 2024

OPTION 1
1.Dorothy-description (starts with a “D�) Double Take (Lake City Heroes, #1) by Lynette Eason 1/27

2.Toto-description (title with double “o� ) Bloodmarked (Legendborn, #2) by Tracy Deonn 2/7

3.Cowardly Lion-description (character who needs courage to get through a situation) The Titanic Sisters by Patricia Falvey 1/15

4.Scarecrow-description (MPG Horror) A Haunting in the Arctic by C.J. Cooke 3/28

5.Tin Woodman- description (a heart) Cajun Kiss of Death (Cajun Country Mystery, #7) by Ellen Byron 3/24

6.Wizard of Oz-description (a hat on the cover) The Moonglow Sisters (Moonglow Cove, #1) by Lori Wilde 3/11

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description (green cover) The Sign of the Twisted Candles (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #9) by Carolyn Keene 3/17

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description (lady in a gown on the cover) The Curiosity Keeper (Treasures of Surrey, #1) by Sarah E. Ladd 1/25

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description ( red cover) The Christmas Star by Kate Forster 1/4

10.Yellow Brick Road-description (MC goes on a road trip) Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1) by Gail Carson Levine 4/17

OPTION 2
SPELL-OUT OPTION

Choose your favorite character or anything “WIZARD OF OZ" related using that name for your Acronym. Use the authors first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list.

T:TravisGulf Coast Sunsets (Blackbird Beach, #4) by Maggie Miller1/29
O:Prince OakThe Stolen Heir (The Stolen Heir Duology, #1) by Holly Black1/31
T:Thiago Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1) by Laini Taylor3/6
O:
Delia Owens Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 2/25

OPTION 3
Choose your favorite quote/phrase from “WIZARD OF OZ" related using that for your Acronym. Use the authors first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list.

"FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD"

F: Julie FavreauThe Brass Verdict (The Lincoln Lawyer, #2; Harry Bosch Universe, #19) by Michael Connelly2/12
O:Oath of Honor (Blue Justice, #1) by Lynette Eason2/27
L:Legendborn (The Legendborn Cycle, #1) by Tracy Deonn1/24
L:The Lincoln Lawyer (The Lincoln Lawyer, #1; Harry Bosch Universe, #16) by Michael Connelly1/28
O:Once Upon a Maiden Lane (Maiden Lane, #12.5) by Elizabeth Hoyt3/25
W:Wildwood Magic by Willa Reece1/19

T:The Prisoner’s Throne (The Stolen Heir Duology, #2) by Holly Black4/3
H:Khristine Hvam(narrator)Night of Cake & Puppets (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1.5) by Laini Taylor3/9
E: Edward RomanThe Reversal (The Lincoln Lawyer, #3; Harry Bosch Universe, #22) by Michael Connelly3/16


Y:You Shouldn't Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose2/8
E:Elizabeth CamdenWhile the City Sleeps (The Women of Midtown, #1) by Elizabeth Camden3/19/24
L:Life Flight (Extreme Measures, #1) by Lynette Eason3/7
L:Lisa UngerBlack Out by Lisa Unger3/3
O:Only the Good Die Young (Country Club Murders, #1.5) by Julie Mulhern4/5
W:Martha WellsAll Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1) by Martha Wells2/22

B:BryceHouse of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City, #3) by Sarah J. Maas2/21
R:Rule of Wolves (King of Scars, #2) by Leigh Bardugo1/12
I:IsabelDawn at Emberwilde (Treasures of Surrey, #2) by Sarah E. Ladd2/13
C:Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger2/25
K:Keera A Vicious Game (The Halfling Saga, #3) by Melissa Blair3/1

R:Jillian RobichauxNowhere Better Than Here by Sarah Guillory2/22
O:
A:AkivaDreams of Gods & Monsters (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #3) by Laini Taylor3/14
D:
Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #2) by Laini Taylor 3/8


message 7: by Anastasia (last edited May 29, 2024 07:53PM) (new)

Anastasia | 547 comments WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2024

1. Dorothy- Read a book that starts with a “D�,
with a blue cover or MC is young.
The Dream-Maker's Magic (Safe-Keepers, #3) by Sharon Shinn

2. Toto- Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.
The Lost Book of the White (The Eldest Curses, #2) by Cassandra Clare

3. Cowardly Lion- Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter.
House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City, #3) by Sarah J. Maas

4. Scarecrow- Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, #1) by Seth Grahame-Smith

5. Tin Woodman- Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.
Curse of the Specter Queen (Samantha Knox, #1) by Jenny Elder Moke

6. Wizard of Oz- Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.
The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1) by Julia Quinn

7. Wicked Witch of the West- Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.
The Rose Society (The Young Elites, #2) by Marie Lu

8. Glinda the Good Witch- Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�
Stars Above (The Lunar Chronicles, #4.5) by Marissa Meyer

9. Ruby Red Slippers- Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.
My Soul to Take (Soul Screamers, #1) by Rachel Vincent

10. Yellow Brick Road- Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.
The Young Elites (The Young Elites, #1) by Marie Lu


message 8: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Welcome Anastasia!


message 9: by Heather (last edited Sep 05, 2024 10:58AM) (new)

Heather Austin-Robillard | 25 comments Duration: January 1- December 31, 2024

STARTED:1/1/24
COMPLETED:

BOOKS READ:55/57
TASKS COMPLETED: 3/12

OPTION 1
**1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young-Cerulean Sins-2/3/24

**2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it-Good Girls Don’t Die-1/28/24

**3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter-Wrong Place Wrong Time-3/1/24

**4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror-Nettle & Bone-1/4/24

**5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk-The Friend Zone-1/2/23

**6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance-Because of Miss Bridgerton-5/22/24

**7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover-The Inmate-3/15/24

**8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�-Gideon Cross (MC)-Reflected in You-2/11/24

**9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling-The Recovery Agent-1/7/24

**10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip-Bright Young Women-1/1/24

Cerulean Sins (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #11) by Laurell K. Hamilton Good Girls Don’t Die by Christina Henry Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher The Friend Zone (The Friend Zone, #1) by Abby Jimenez Reflected in You (Crossfire, #2) by Sylvia Day Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #1) by Julia Quinn The Inmate by Freida McFadden The Recovery Agent (Gabriela Rose, #1) by Janet Evanovich Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

OPTION 2:Choose your favorite character or anything “WIZARD OF OZ" related using that name for your Acronym. Use the authors first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list.


EMERALD CITY
E:Emily (MC)-The Villa-1/10/24
M:Maas, Sarah (Author)-The Assassin and the Desert-2/19/24
E:Educated-1/21/24
R:Rachel Hawkins-The Wife Upstairs-4/9/24
A:The Assassin and the Underworld-4/16/24
L:Lauren Asher-The Fine Print-3/12/24
D:Dawn Schiff (MC)-The Coworker-5/20/24

C:Cleo Coyle-French Pressed-3/27/24
I:It Ends with Us-2/23/24
T:TimeReaping in Deadwood-2/25/24
Y:Young, Tessa (MC)-After-6/27/24

The Villa by Rachel Hawkins The Assassin and the Desert (Throne of Glass, #0.3) by Sarah J. Maas Educated by Tara Westover The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins The Assassin and the Pirate Lord (Throne of Glass, #0.1) by Sarah J. Maas The Fine Print (Dreamland Billionaires, #1) by Lauren Asher The Coworker by Freida McFadden French Pressed (Coffeehouse Mystery, #6) by Cleo Coyle It Ends with Us (It Ends with Us #1) by Colleen Hoover TimeReaping in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery Book 13) by Ann Charles After (After, #1) by Anna Todd

Option 3:Choose your favorite quote/phrase from “WIZARD OF OZ" related using that for your Acronym. Use the authors first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list.

"I'll Get You My Pretty, And your little dog too!"

I:Incubus Dreams-2/24/24
L:Lilly Bloom (MC)-It Starts with Us-3/17/24
L:Lucy Foley-The Guest List-4/6/24

G:Gentill, Sulari (Author)-The Woman in the Library-1/14/24
E:Elliot Page-Pageboy-2/1/24
T:Tempt Me-5/6/24

Y:
O:Olive (MC)-The Invited-5/28/24
U:Unfortunately Yours-1/6/24

M:McIntire, Emily (Author)-Hooked-4/12/24
Y:You Won't Believe Me-8/22/24

P:Poppy (MC)-A Soul of Ash and Blood-3/30/24
R:Ridge Lawson (MC)-Maybe Someday-6/21/24
E:Elin Warner (MC)-The Sanatorium-2/15/24
T:Teach Me-5/9/24
T:A Touch of Malice-5/17/24
Y:Yes Please-3/14/24

A:The Assassin and the Pirate Lord-2/16/24
N:Narcissus in Chains-1/24/24
D:The Dead Romantics-2/18/24

Y:Yrene Towers (MC)-The Assassin and the Healer-2/17/24
O: the Other (Series)-Written in Red-4/29/24
U:The Unexpected Card-3/17/24
R:Rachel Grant-Tinderbox-5/31/24

L:Laced In Lies-3/23/24
I:Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?-4/28/24
T:Tricia (MC)-Never Lie-4/17/24
T:Terms and Conditions-5/2/24
L:Local Woman Missing-3/5/24
E:Emily Henry-Happy Place-4/2/24

D:Deadly Night-4/13/24
O:One Italian Summer-4/25/24
G:A Good Girl's Guide to Murder-4/21/24

T:Turton, Stuart (author)-The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle-2/10/24
O:Olive Smith (MC)-The Love Hypothesis-4/5/24
O:On the Way to the Wedding-1/27/24

Incubus Dreams (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #12) by Laurell K. Hamilton It Starts with Us (It Ends with Us #2) by Colleen Hoover The Guest List by Lucy Foley The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill Pageboy by Elliot Page Tempt Me (The Wolf Hotel, #1) by Nina West The Invited by Jennifer McMahon Unfortunately Yours (A Vine Mess, #2) by Tessa Bailey Narcissus in Chains (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #10) by Laurell K. Hamilton The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston The Assassin and the Healer (Throne of Glass, #0.2) by Sarah J. Maas Hooked (Never After, #1) by Emily McIntire You Won't Believe Me by Cyn Balog A Soul of Ash and Blood (Blood and Ash, #5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Maybe Someday (Maybe, #1) by Colleen Hoover The Sanatorium (Detective Elin Warner, #1) by Sarah Pearse Teach Me (The Wolf Hotel, #3) by K.A. Tucker A Touch of Malice (Hades x Persephone Saga, #3) by Scarlett St. Clair Yes Please by Amy Poehler The Assassin and the Pirate Lord (Throne of Glass, #0.1) by Sarah J. Maas Written in Red (The Others, #1) by Anne Bishop The Unexpected Card (Bossy Hearts) by Evey Lyon Tinderbox (Flashpoint, #1) by Rachel Grant Laced In Lies (Shelby Nichols, #10) by Colleen Helme Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling Never Lie by Freida McFadden Terms and Conditions (Dreamland Billionaires, #2) by Lauren Asher Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica Happy Place by Emily Henry Deadly Night (Flynn Brothers, #1) by Heather Graham One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, #1) by Holly Jackson The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood On the Way to the Wedding (Bridgertons, #8) by Julia Quinn


message 10: by Katie (last edited Jan 01, 2024 12:02PM) (new)

Katie Dronenburg | 83 comments Duration: January 1- December 31, 2024

OPTION 1
1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.

2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.

3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter.

4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.

5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.

10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.

OPTION 2
SPELL-OUT OPTION
Choose your favorite character or anything “WIZARD OF OZ" related using that name for your Acronym. Use the authors first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list.

OPTION 3
Choose your favorite quote/phrase from “WIZARD OF OZ" related using that for your Acronym. Use the authors first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list.

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

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Welcome everyone!


message 12: by Elle (last edited Jan 14, 2024 11:01PM) (new)

Elle (elleay) | 164 comments Wizard of Oz Challenge
January 1- December 31, 2024



OPTION 1
1. Dorothy - Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.

2.T oto - Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.

3. Cowardly Lion - Read a book with all the letters in “LION� in the title
Trials of Conviction | T.A. White - Jan 7

4. Scarecrow - Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.

5. Tin Woodman - Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6. Wizard of Oz - Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.

7. Wicked Witch of the West - Read a book with MPG Paranormal
Magic Forged | K.M. Shea - Jan 11

8. Glinda the Good Witch - Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�

9. Ruby Red Slippers - Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.

10. Yellow Brick Road - Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.


OPTION 2

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L - The Last Close Call | Laura Griffin - Jan 4
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N - The Night I Died | Anne Frasier - Jan 9


OPTION 3

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M - Magic Redeemed | K.M. Shea - Jan 12

M - Magic Unleashed | K.M. Shea - Jan 13
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Spell-Out: Author or character first or last name, title, series title


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

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Welcome Elle!


message 14: by Sheri, Bookworm (last edited Feb 25, 2024 05:43PM) (new)

Sheri | 13528 comments Mod
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1.Dorothy - Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.
Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor

2.Toto - Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.
Fairy Tale by Stephen King

3.Cowardly Lion - Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter.
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

4.Scarecrow - Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.
Holly by Stephen King

5.Tin Woodman - Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6.Wizard of Oz - Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.

7.Wicked Witch of the West - Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

8.Glinda the Good Witch - Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�
Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo

9.Ruby Red Slippers - Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells

10.Yellow Brick Road - Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

Fairy Tale by Stephen King Muse of Nightmares (Strange the Dreamer, #2) by Laini Taylor Rule of Wolves (King of Scars, #2) by Leigh Bardugo Killers of the Flower Moon The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann The Stolen Heir (The Stolen Heir Duology, #1) by Holly Black Rogue Protocol (The Murderbot Diaries, #3) by Martha Wells Holly by Stephen King None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell


message 15: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Sheri wrote: "


1.Dorothy -
Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.
Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor


2.Toto -
Read a book with a dog on th..."


Yay, Sheri!


message 16: by Shan ~A~ (new)

Shan ~A~ (thebookglutton) | 9 comments WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
January 1 - December 31, 2024

Option 1
1.Dorothy - Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.

2.Toto - Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.

3.Cowardly Lion - Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter.
Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland | all letters of LION in title |

4.Scarecrow - Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.

5.Tin Woodman - Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6.Wizard of Oz - Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.

7.Wicked Witch of the West - Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.

8.Glinda the Good Witch - Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�

9.Ruby Red Slippers - Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.

10.Yellow Brick Road - Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.


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

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Shan ~A~ wrote: "WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
January 1 - December 31, 2024

Option 1
1.Dorothy - Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.

2.Toto - Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is..."


Welcome to the challenge.


message 18: by MollyK (last edited Oct 02, 2024 05:46AM) (new)

MollyK | 270 comments OPTION 2 SPELL-OUT
*Using the book title

My favorite are the munchkins.

M: Morsels A Novel by Abe Moss
U: Our Own Unique Affliction by Scott J. Moses
N: Nestlings by Nat Cassidy
C: Cirque Berserk by Jessica Guess
H: Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
K: The Kelping by Jan Stinchcomb
I: I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea
N: Camp Neverland by Lisa Quigley

8/8 completed


message 19: by Marla (last edited Jul 23, 2024 03:53PM) (new)

 Marla | 60 comments Wizard of Oz Challenge
Duration: 1/1/24 - 12/31/24
Progress:
Option 1 Progress: 10 of 10
Option 2 Progress: 6 of 6
Option 3 Progress: 26 of 26
Completed: 7/22/24


OPTION 1
🦁 1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.
Penny from Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm by Jennifer L. Holm (5/13/24)

🦁 2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.
Looking Good Dead by Peter James (5/23/24)

🦁 3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter.
Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (3/7/24) ~ lots of scary scenes requiring courage, LOver mINe

🦁 4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.
Magpie Murders (Susan Ryeland, #1) by Anthony Horowitz by Anthony Horowitz (1/15/24)

🦁 5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.
A Long Time Coming (Cane Brothers, #3) by Meghan Quinn by Meghan Quinn (6/6/24)

🦁 6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.
Legacy of a Frozen Scream by Daniel Doty (3/8/24)

🦁 7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.
Charms and Chocolate Chips (A Magical Bakery Mystery, #3) by Bailey Cates by Bailey Cates (5/7/24)

🦁 8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #2) by Sarah MacLean by Sarah MacLean (4/16/24)

🦁 9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.
Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley (5/26/24)

🦁 10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.
The Restoration of Celia Fairchild by Marie Bostwick by Marie Bostwick (5/17/24)

OPTION 2
SPELL-OUT OPTION
Choose your favorite character or anything “WIZARD OF OZ" related using that name for your Acronym. Use the authors first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list.

🦁 Spell-Out: Author or character first or last name, title, series title

T - Toni Anderson's Cold Hearted (1/2/24)
I - Ilona Andrews' Wildfire (1/28/24)
N - Never Tell by Lisa Gardner (1/12/24)

M - Martha Wells' Rogue Protocol (2/7/24) ~ The Murderbot Diaries #3
A - Aurora's End by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff (2/20/24)
N - Naked Werewolf #3 - How to Run with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper (1/24/24)

OPTION 3
Choose your favorite quote/phrase from “WIZARD OF OZ" related using that for your Acronym. Use the authors first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list.

🦁 Spell-Out: Author or character first or last name, title, series title

Lions, and tigers and bears! Oh my!

L - Christina Lauren's Beautiful Player (1/18/24)
I - Ivy Smoak's Devotion (2/17/24)
O - Orphan of Destiny by Michael P. Spradlin (1/21/24)
N - Nevada Barr's Endangered Species (5/3/24)
S - Shadow Prey by John Sandford (1/8/24)

A - Rachel Aaron's The Spirit Thief (3/16/24)
N - Toby Neal's Blood Orchids (7/17/24)
D - Dana Stabenow's A Cold Day for Murder (2/6/24)

T - Tarnished Knight by Jack Campbell (4/15/24)
I - Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (2/1/24)
G - Abbi Glines' Ceaseless (6/2/24)
E - Suzanne Enoch's Barefoot in the Dark (3/25/24)
R - Rachel Vincent's Blood Bound (3/26/24)
S - Kate Shugak - A Fatal Thaw by Dana Stabenow (5/1/24)

A - Olivia Atwater's Half a Soul (3/28/24)
N - Patrick Ness' The Knife of Never Letting Go (7/22/24)
D - Dead Silence by Kimberly Derting (2/29/24)

B - Bone Thief by Thomas O'Callaghan (4/10/24)
E - Ellis Peters' A Morbid Taste for Bones (6/22/24)
A - Arazan's Wolves by John Flanagan (3/11/24)
R - Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims by Rush Limbaugh (4/25/24)
S - Sandra Brown's Tough Customer (1/18/24)

O - OutCast #4 - Wurm War by Christopher Golden (2/11/24)
H - Heroes of Olympus #4 - The House of Hades by Rick Riordan (2/19/24)

M - Michael Robotham's Bleed for Me (3/5/24)
Y - Suzanne Young's The Treatment (1/3/24)


message 20: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Welcome everyone!


message 21: by Jess (last edited May 30, 2024 02:14AM) (new)

Jess Penhallow | 31 comments Duration: January 1- December 31, 2024

OPTION 1 10/10

1.Dorothy- Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.
Farewell Fountain Street by Selçuk Altun 24/01

2.Toto- Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.
Shelf Life: Chronicles of a Cairo Bookseller 15/01

3.Cowardly Lion- Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter.
’Salem’s Lot 16/01

4.Scarecrow- Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey 19/02

5.Tin Woodman- Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.
The Postcard by Anne Berest 04/04/24

6.Wizard of Oz-Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.
What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon 03/01


7.Wicked Witch of the West- Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.
My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier by Daphne du Maurier 26/05/24

8.Glinda the Good Witch - Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�
Flower Fables (Applewood Books) by Louisa May Alcott 05/01

9.Ruby Red Slippers - Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.
Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville 18/04/24

10.Yellow Brick Road- Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 28/01


message 22: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Jess wrote: "Duration: January 1- December 31, 2024

OPTION 1 6/10

1.Dorothy- Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.
Farewell Fountain Street by Selçuk Altun 24/01

2.Toto- ..."


Welcome!


message 23: by Elise (new)

Elise (redentrapy) | 338 comments This is such an iconic movie

OPTION 1
1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.

2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o� in it.

3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION� in the title or MC is a shape shifter.

4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.

5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z� in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.�

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R� or a fairytale retelling.

10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y� or MC goes on a road trip.

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message 24: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Elise wrote: "This is such an iconic movie

OPTION 1
1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.

2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a d..."


Welcome to the challenge. Yes, it is. I remember being scared watching it when I was young but watched it every time it came on.


message 25: by Anastasia (new)

Anastasia | 547 comments Anastasia wrote: "WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2024

1. Dorothy- Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.
The Dream-Maker's Magic (Safe-Keepers, #3) by Sharon Shinn

2. Toto-..."


I finished!! Message 7 :D


message 26: by Jess (new)

Jess Penhallow | 31 comments Jess wrote: "Duration: January 1- December 31, 2024

OPTION 1 10/10

1.Dorothy- Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.
Farewell Fountain Street by Selçuk Altun 24/01

2.Toto-..."


Completed message 22


message 27: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Anastasia wrote: "Anastasia wrote: "WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2024

1. Dorothy- Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.
[bookcover:The Dream-Maker's Magic..."


Congrats!
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message 28: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Jess wrote: "Jess wrote: "Duration: January 1- December 31, 2024

OPTION 1 10/10

1.Dorothy- Read a book that starts with a “D�, with a blue cover or MC is young.
Farewell Fountain Street by Selçuk Altun 2..."


Congrats!
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message 29: by MollyK (new)

MollyK | 270 comments Finished msg 18


message 30: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
MollyK wrote: "Finished msg 18"

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Tari (thann) | 279 comments Finished in msg. 3


message 32: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Tari wrote: "Finished in msg. 3"

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