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message 1: by JoAnne (last edited Jul 29, 2024 01:01PM) (new)

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The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Object:
Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).


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Challenge Rules
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message 3: by JoAnne (last edited Aug 19, 2024 04:02PM) (new)

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The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Read: 10/10


Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place.
Long Journey Home Ashley Farley 8/12/24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book an animal on the cover.
Southern Discomfort (Sandy Island, #1) by Ashley Farley Southern Discomfort Ashley Farley 8/17/24

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a colorful cover.
Ain't He Precious? by Juliette Poe Ain't He Precious? Sawyer Bennett 8/6/24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character has a pet.
Death by Committee Alexis Morgan 8/6/24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character was left behind.
Perfect Someday Lauren Runow 8/12/24

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
Dani Last Rites Sharon Sala 8/8/24

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a musician character.
Labor of Love Katie Winters 8/4/24

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is called "baby".
Wildest Dreams Kristen Proby 8/3/24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character cries.
Code Name: Genesis Sawyer Bennett 8/5/24

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember.
Heartbeat Sharon Sala 8/8/24


message 4: by Tari (last edited Aug 18, 2024 10:51AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 2476 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

10/10
Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place
OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
Murder in the Alley Penny Brooke 8/1/24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
Proof of Death A Laughing Loaf Bakery Mystery #5 (The Laughing Loaf Bakery Mysteries) by Victoria Kazarian Victoria Kazarian 8/4/24

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).
UEO Murder to Go Amy Grundy 8/2/24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip
OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
Murder in the Guesthouse Sydney Tate 8/3/24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.
Lucas was lonely after his brother was killed-Rocking It Patti Benning 8/7/24

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
Liliana-Mayhem at Migration Bellamy Beck 8/5/24

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
Music and Murder at the Castle Avery Kent 8/10/24

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.
Murder at the May Faire Victoria DeLuis 8/4/24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.
Booked on Murder Allison Brook 8/5/24

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story
OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).
Tunnel Myths and Magic J.A. Whiting 8/7/24


message 5: by Frankie (last edited Aug 18, 2024 11:29AM) (new)

Frankie Johnson | 4171 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each song.

10/10 Completed. Finished

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
Hook, Line and Blinker-Jana Deleon 8/15/24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a MC that can be described as a caveman.
(MC Bruno)
Shakedown-Lani Lynn Vale 8/18/24

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels.
Maverick-Lilly Atlas 8/08/24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character has a pet.
Where Hidden Souls Lie-D.K. Hood 8/02/24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is lonely.
Rake's Redemption-Chantal Fernando 8/03/24

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a Romance.
Promise Me This-Karla Sorensen 8/11/24

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title.
Kitty Kitty-Lani Lynn Vale 8/12/24

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is written by a female.
Darynda Jones-A Good Day for Chardonnay 8/05/24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character cries.
Depends On Who's Asking-Lani Lynn Vale 8/03/24

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember.
Hurricane Force-Jana Deleon 8/07/24


message 6: by Julesy (last edited Aug 31, 2024 09:33PM) (new)

Julesy | 404 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024


Progress: 10/10
Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
โธ๏ธRead a with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
Teen Titans Go! to Camp! by Sholly Fisch - Aug. 31

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
โš� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation).
Curveball by Pablo Cartaya - Aug. 19

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐Ÿ‹Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).
Lemonade Code by Jarod Pratt - Aug. 2

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŸฐRead a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter. Nightmare Escape by Greg Grunberg - Aug. 18

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐Ÿ’™Read a book where a character was left behind OR is lonely. The Faint of Heart by Kerilynn Wilson - Aug. 8

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸฉตRead a Romance. The Color of Water by Kim Dong Hwa - Aug. 13

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸธRead a book where a bar is prominent in the story. Buried on a Sundae by Lena Gregory - Aug. 8

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸฆฑRead a book that is written by a female. Break by Kayla Miller - Aug. 11

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐Ÿ˜ขRead a book with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries. The Golden Hour by Niki Smith - Aug. 5

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover). Teen Boat! The Race for Boatlantis by Dave Roman - Aug. 15


message 7: by Lali & Michelle (last edited Aug 17, 2024 03:52PM) (new)

Lali & Michelle | 544 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

10/10

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
๐ŸŒˆ #16 in Miss Fortune Mystery series: Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 8/17/24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
๐ŸŒˆ Monsters: Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond 8/9/24

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).
๐ŸŒˆ 3 vowels: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce 8/1/24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
๐ŸŒˆ Has a pet -- dog Arf: Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.
๐ŸŒˆ The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander 8/7/24

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
๐ŸŒˆ Romance: Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 8/12/24

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
๐ŸŒˆ Features the Swamp Bar: Cajun Fried Felony by Jana Deleon 8/4/24

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.
๐ŸŒˆ Written by female: On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 8/2/24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.
๐ŸŒˆ Elaine and Brooklyn cry: Pages of Sin by Kate Carlisle 8/10/24

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).
๐ŸŒˆ Met someone they don't remember: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 8/11/24


message 8: by Kim (last edited Aug 27, 2024 03:20PM) (new)

Kim (kmyers) | 577 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Read: 0/10

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness. (book)
How to Read a Book. Monica Wood. 8.8.24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with an animal on the cover (show cover).
The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight. Andrew Leland. 8.10.24
The Country of the Blind A Memoir at the End of Sight by Andrew Leland

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels
15 Summers Later. RaeAnne Thayne. 8.5.24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
The Little Bookshop on the Seine. Rebecca Raisin. 8.9.24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is lonely. (Junior misses his father, who is dead)
Mapping the Interior. Stephen Graham Jones. 8.3.24

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (Lottie).
The Evolution of Annabel Craig. Lisa Grunwald. 8.3.24

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a musician character
XOXO. Axie Oh. 8.13.24

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is written by a female.
Cure for the Common Breakup. Beth Kendrick. 8.13.24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean
Sarah's Quilt. Nancy E. Turner. 8.22.24

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story
Fight and Flight. Scott Meyer. 8.2.24


message 9: by Michele (last edited Aug 23, 2024 10:56AM) (new)

Michele | 371 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
โœ�1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver. Read 8/3/24 Freddie Hunter funeral

โœ�2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum . Read 8/17/24

โœ�3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover). The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann. Read 8/5/24
o-i-e

โœ�4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow. Read 8/9/24 January has a dog named Sinbad goes mostly by Bad.

โœ�5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell Read 8/13/24 Lilly abandon as a baby

โœ�6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson Read 8/12/24. Romance and female character Lucy

โœ�7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark. Read 8/14/24. Gordon Lowther-music teacher


โœ�8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.
The Wilds by Sarah Pearse Read 8/2/24

โœ�9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.
If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay. Read 8/19/24

โœ�10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).
Beyond Bad by Sandra Lee. Read 8/23/24. tunnels in the mines


message 10: by Melissa A (last edited Aug 29, 2024 06:40AM) (new)

Melissa A | 1700 comments FINISHED! The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024 (08/17/24)

Read: 10/10

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
โ˜‘๏ธ 1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place

OR a Series/TBR #16

X OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.

The Kamogawa Food Detectives (The Kamogowa Food Detectives 1) Hisashi Kashiwai 08/17/24

โ˜‘๏ธ 2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation)

X OR an animal on the cover (show cover)

Marshmallow Malice (Amish Candy Shop Mystery 5) Amanda Flower Marshmallow Malice (Amish Candy Shop Mystery #5) by Amanda Flower 08/02/24

OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.

โ˜‘๏ธ 3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series

X OR with a title that contains three different vowels - e i u a o

Peking Duck and Cover (Noodle Shop Mystery 10) Vivien Chien 08/01/24

OR with a colorful cover (show cover).

โ˜‘๏ธ 4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip

X OR has a pet

A Moveable Feast Ernest Hemingway (F. Puss the cat) 08/03/24

OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.

โ˜‘๏ธ 5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title

OR where a character was left behind

X OR is lonely.

The Unwedding Ally Condie (Ellery is on her 20th anniversary dream holiday without her husband - as he divorced her after they booked the trip.) 08/01/24

โ˜‘๏ธ 6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title

X OR a Romance
&
OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name). - Rowan

Past Present Future (Rowan and Neil 2) Rachel Lynn Solomon 08/02/24

โ˜‘๏ธ. 7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title

X OR a musician character
(Roser is a gifted pianist)
&
OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
(Victor operates the Winnipeg bar in Chile despite being in training to be a doctor)

A Long Petal of the Sea Isabel Allende 08/06/24

โ˜‘๏ธ 8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title

OR where a character is called "baby"

X OR that is written by a female.

Shirley, I Jest! Cindy Williams 07/02/24

โ˜‘๏ธ 9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels

X ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean

The Iggy Chronicles, Volume One (Chet & Bernie 0.2) Spencer Quinn 08/01/24

OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume

OR where a character cries.

โ˜‘๏ธ 10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story

X OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember

Murder in Portofino (Armstrong & Oscar 8) T.A. Williams (Dan thought Signoria Moretti looked familiar but couldnโ€™t place her at first) 08/05/24

OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).


message 11: by Barbara โ˜� (last edited Aug 31, 2024 04:19PM) (new)

Barbara โ˜… | 3182 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1 - October 31, 2024

READ: 10/10

โœ� 1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
Been There Dragon That - Krystal Shannan 8/4

โœ� 2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
Ogre Hunt - Martha Carr & Michael Anderle 8/25

โœ� 3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).
Poisoned Prose - Ellery Adams 8/6

โœ� 4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
Etiquette & Espionage - Gail Carriger 8/10
(MC has a mechanimal dog) (steampunk)

โœ� 5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.
Cowboys Can't Lie - Rachel Branton 8/31
(Tara was left behind when her parents died)

โœ� 6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
The Grifter's Daughter - Duane Lindsay (Dani) 8/4

โœ� 7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
Silver Silence - Joy Nash (Rhys) 8/10

โœ� 8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.
Little Girl Lost - Alexandria Clarke 8/14

โœ� 9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.
Primal Mirror - Nalini Singh (Auden) 8/12

โœ� 10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).
The Land Below - William Meikle 8/3
(entire story takes place in an underground cavern)

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


message 12: by Chrissie (last edited Sep 23, 2024 11:25AM) (new)

Chrissie (haru_ran) | 412 comments Finished: 2024/09/22

Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Progress: 10/10

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
โœ� Read a book with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness. Three Wolves Mountain by Bohra Naono (24/08/31)

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
โœ� Read a book with an animal on the cover. Der Mann, der zweimal starb (Die Mordclub-Serie, #2) by Richard Osman Der Mann, der zweimal starb by Richard Osman (24/08/15)

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
โœ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels. The Gender of Mona Lisa 02 by Tsumuji Yoshimura (24/08/03)

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
โœ� Read a book where a character has a pet. The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis (24/09/10)

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
โœ� Read a book where a character was left behind OR is lonely. Morgen bin ich Sternenlicht by Sandra Dieckmann (24/08/30)

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
โœ� Read a Romance. Shutline 01 by Kyou . (24/09/02)

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
โœ� Read a book with a musician character. Ein Regenbogen fรผr den Schah (Luk und Galiano 1) by Elyseo da Silva (24/09/22)

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
โœ� Read a book that is written by a female. Robertos Angebot by Chris P. Rolls (24/09/06)

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
โœ� Read a book where a character cries. My Brother's Name is Jessica by John Boyne (24/08/28)

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
โœ� Read a book where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember. Taste of Desire by Aki Ueda (24/09/08)


message 13: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58122 comments Mod
Welcome everyone!


message 14: by Ferenc (last edited Sep 29, 2024 12:13AM) (new)

Ferenc (aeneth) | 2686 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024


Goal: 10/10

Songs
*1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place.
Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust - Immaculรฉe Ilibagiza - 08/26/24 โ€� โ€œThere were no priests left in the village, so we performed the burial rites ourselves. We sang some of my motherโ€™s favorite hymns and prayed many prayers.โ€� (Kindle Location 3342)

*2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with an animal on the cover (show cover).
Prince of Fools (The Red Queen's War, #1) by Mark Lawrence - Prince of Fools - Mark Lawrence - 08/18/24 - Birds

*3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels.
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine - Alexander McCall Smith - 08/02/24

*4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character has a pet.
The Bandit Queens - Parini Shroff - 08/10/24 โ€� Geeta has a dog, Bandit.

*5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is lonely.
The Tuner of Silences - Mia Couto - 09/03/24 - Mwanito

*6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
The House of Eve - Sadeqa Johnson - 08/13/24 โ€� Ruby Pearsall

*7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a musician character.
The Violin Conspiracy - Brendan Slocumb - 09/17/24 โ€� Ray McMillian

*8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is written by a female.
Harry Potter รฉs az Azkabani Fogoly - J.K. Rowling - 09/02/24

*9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character cries.
Primary Target - Jack Mars - 08/07/24 โ€� Elizabeth: โ€œShe shook her head and started to cry again. She had cried a lot today.โ€� (p. 214)

*10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).
The Teacher by Freida McFadden The Teacher - Freida McFadden - 09/19/24


message 15: by Anne (last edited Sep 25, 2024 07:06AM) (new)

Anne | 1425 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Read: 10/10

COMPLETED!

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
The Last Good Heist: The Inside Story of The Biggest Single Payday in the Criminal History of the Northeast by Tim White 8/28/2024
GOOD

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a MC that can be described as a caveman.
Stormy Weather by Carl Hiaasen 8/13/2024
Skink is a caveman - any woman's interpretation.

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels.
The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart 8/7/2024

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character has a pet.
Ornaments of Death by Jane K Cleland 8/7/2024
Hank is a cat.

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character was left behind.
Olive the Lionheart: Lost Love, Imperial Spies, and One Woman's Journey to the Heart of Africa by Brad Ricca 8/21/2024
Olive's fiancee leaves her home for one last mission in Africa.

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a Romance.
Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score 8/27/2024

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
Three Fer!
Run, Rose, Run by James Patterson and Dolly Parton 9/13/2024
Repeat word, AnnieLee Keyes, and the Cat's Paw bar.

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is written by a female.
Glory Be by Danielle Arceneaux 8/16/2024

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character cries.
Summer Island by Shelley Noble 8/11/2024
Phoebe takes one evening to cry over losing her fiancee and job in the same day.

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with an apple on the cover (show cover).
Apple Die by Chelsea Thomas 9/25/2024
Apple Die (Apple Orchard #1) by Chelsea Thomas


message 16: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58122 comments Mod
Welcome Ferenc and Anne!


message 17: by Catsalive (last edited Aug 19, 2024 12:46PM) (new)

Catsalive | 416 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
10/10


1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place - Cutty's funeral
A Secret Passion by Sophia Nash 19/8 2โ˜�

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with an animal on the cover
Away with the Penguins by Hazel Prior by Hazel Prior 5/8 4โ˜�

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels
4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie 1/8 4.5โ˜�

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character has a pet - dog, Jollyboy
An Unsuitable Match by Patricia Oliver 2/8 3.5โ˜�

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is lonely - MC
Irresistible by Mary Balogh 14/8 2โ˜�

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a Romance
Ladies' Night in Finbar's Hotel by Dermot Bolger, Maeve Binchy, Claire Boylan, Emma Donoghue, Anne Haverty, ร‰ilรญs Nรญ Dhuibhne, Kate O'Riordan, Deirdre Purcell 9/8 2โ˜�

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a musician character - Bandy, singer/songwriter/guitarist
Gunshot Road by Adrian Hyland 4/8 4โ˜�

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is written by a female.
Paradise by Patricia Wolf 12/8 4โ˜�

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean
The Renegades of Pern by Anne McCaffrey 11/8 3โ˜�

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember - Eve didn't remember Trudy at first
Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 6/8 4โ˜�


message 18: by Zenobia2016 (last edited Nov 01, 2024 10:05PM) (new)

Zenobia2016 | 1286 comments Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Read: 2/10 DONE


Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels

The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith 8/15/24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is written by a female.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontรซ 9/20/24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover)


message 19: by Katelyn (last edited Oct 28, 2024 10:53AM) (new)

Katelyn | 1053 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
โœ�Never Too Far-Abbi Glines, 8/7/24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
โœ�Forever Too Far-Abbi Glines, 8/10/24

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).
โœ�Coach Stare Down-Crea Reitan, 8/29/24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
โœ�Fangirl, Vol. 4: The Manga-Rainbow Rowell, 9/26/24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.
โœ�The Pumpkin Spice Cafรฉ-Laurie Gilmore, 9/20/24

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
โœ�Outcast-Nicole Dykes, 10/24/24

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR OR that is written by a female.
โœ�Road to You-Jaclyn Quinn, 8/1/24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).
โœ�Fallen Too Far-Abbi Glines, 8/2/24


message 20: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58122 comments Mod
Welcome Catsalive, Zenobia and Katelyn!


message 21: by Caraina (new)

Caraina (raina79) | 712 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each song.
Completed: 0/10

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).


message 22: by Kellene (last edited Sep 29, 2024 06:16AM) (new)

Kellene | 697 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Read: 10/10

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
Halloween Hijinks Kathi Daley 8/3/24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with an animal on the cover (show cover)
A Flicker of a Doubt (A Fairy Garden Mystery, #4) by Daryl Wood Gerber Daryl Wood Gerber 8/31/24

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels
Flea Market Magic Bella Falls 8/17/24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
A Call for Kelp Bree Baker 9/16/24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character was left behind
It Happened One Summer Tessa Bailey 9/1/24 Brenden was left behind when Piper went back to LA, thinking she had failed in Westport

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
Death by Beach Read Eva Gates 8/9/24. Lucy

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a musician character
Daisy Darker Alice Feeney 8/15/24. Frank Darker

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is written by a female.
Murder at the Mansion Sheila Connolly 8/20/24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean
Murder with Peacocks Donna Andrews 9/6/24

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story
The Hidden Tunnel Eva Pohler 9/28/24


message 23: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58122 comments Mod
Welcome Caraina and Kellene!


message 24: by Olivermagnus (last edited Nov 01, 2024 06:59AM) (new)

 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) | 1480 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

10
of 10 Complete

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
๐Ÿ”น๏ธ�1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
Read a Series/TBR #16
Portrait in Death - J.D. Robb - 8/13/24 - #16 In Death

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ�2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
Read a book with an animal on the cover (show cover)
The Anteater of Death - Betty Webb - 9/6/24
The Anteater of Death (A Gunn Zoo Mystery, #1) by Betty Webb

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ�3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels.
Dead Run - P.J. Tracy - 9/5/24 - E, A, U

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ�4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion - Fannie Flagg - 8/1/24

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ�5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
Read a book where a character is lonely.
The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion - 8/11/24 - Don Tillman

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ�6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
Read a Romance.
Wild Man - Kristen Ashley - 8/13/23

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ�7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
Read a book with a repeated word in the title.
Life After Life - Kate Atkinson - 10/22/24

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ�8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
Read a book that is written by a female.
A Grave Robbery - Deanna Raybourn - 8/15/24

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ�9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
Read a book that is considered clean
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl - 9/9/24

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ�10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story.
The Lost City of the Monkey God - Douglas Preston - 10/8/24


message 25: by Mave (new)

Mave | 213 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Read: 0/10


Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).


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Welcome Lynda and Mave!


message 27: by Moondance (last edited Sep 29, 2024 08:00AM) (new)

Moondance (moondance120) | 489 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each song.

8/10

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
The Coloring Crook Krista Davis 09.13.24 4 stars

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
I Am Bunny How a "Talking" Dog Taught Me Everything I Need to Know About Being Human by Alexis Devine Alexis Devine 08.05.24 5 stars

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).
Kisses After Dark Marie Force 08.02.24 4 stars A E I

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
Four-Alarm Homicide (House-Flipper Mystery, #6) by Diane Kelly Diane Kelly 09.21.24 5 stars Whitney has a cat named Sawdust that gets his own chapters in the book

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
Love After Dark Marie Force 08.07.24 4 stars Tagged 53 times as romance

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
An Ear for Murder Diane Weiner 08.12.24 3 stars Sara Barton is an oboist and her family crafts oboes

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.
Till Death Do Us Tart Ellie Alexander 08.10.24 4 stars

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.
Desire After Dark Marie Force 08.15.24 4 stars p 202 Owen and Laura both cry after his abusive father apologies and agrees to sign divorce papers so that Owen's mom can move on with the man she loves

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).


message 28: by Marla (last edited Jan 05, 2025 06:00PM) (new)

 Marla | 2805 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: 8/1/24 - 10/31/24
Progress: 10 of 10

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
๐ŸŽต 1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
One Grave Too Many by Beverly Connor (10/3/24)

๐ŸŽต 2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
Wizard Scout by Rodney W. Hartman (8/29/24)

๐ŸŽต 3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).
The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe by Antonio Iturbe (9/5/24) ~ aeiu

๐ŸŽต 4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
Worst Case by James Patterson & Micheal Ledwidge (8/8/24) ~ Socky the cat

๐ŸŽต 5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.
Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher (10/7/24) ~ paladin was imprisoned & avoided & is lonely

๐ŸŽต 6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands (10/30/24) ~ L-Lissianna

๐ŸŽต 7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan (8/1/24)

๐ŸŽต 8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.
We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han (8/21/24)

๐ŸŽต 9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.
My Mother, the Psychopath: Growing Up In The Shadow Of A Monster by Olivia Rayne (9/13/24)

๐ŸŽต 10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).
No Man's Land by David Baldacci (10/17/24) ~ Puller talking to people from his childhood


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message 30: by Suzanne (last edited Aug 21, 2024 09:01PM) (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2732 comments The Lost Challenges
The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration:
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Progress: 8 out of 10

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs

1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
Karen's Sleepover by Ann M. Martin - - 8/12/2024 - 144 Pages

Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #8) by Katy Farina

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez - - 8/2/2024 - 432 Pages - Dog on cover

Just for the Summer (Part of Your World, #3) by Abby Jimenez

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear - - 8/5/2024 - 321 Pages - A E I O

Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs, #1) by Jacqueline Winspear

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
Galatea by Madeline Miller - **** - 8/1/2024 - 27 Pages

Galatea by Madeline Miller

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.
Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron by Julia Quinn - ** - 8/11/2024 - 144 Pages - left behind

Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron by Julia Quinn

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman - - 8/7/2024 - 446 Pages - D female name

Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, #1) by Matt Dinniman

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros - - 8/21/2024 - 640 Pages - Female author

Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2) by Rebecca Yarros

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.
Coming Back by Jessi Zabarsky - **** - 8/10/2024 - 248 Pages - Character cries

Coming Back by Jessi Zabarsky

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).

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Challenge Rules
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message 32: by Jazzy (last edited Sep 15, 2024 09:35AM) (new)

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Gooooood Morning Vietnaaam! er, I mean, yes I'd like to play please!
Long time viewer, first time participant here.



The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
1/8/24 - 31/10/24
10/10
Object: Read one book for each song.

SONGS
๐ŸŒ 1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning๐ŸŽ™๏ธ�
Read a book with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
Hawaii (1959) - James A. Michener 1140pp 12/8/24 5๐Ÿ…

๐ŸŒ 2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ�
Read a book with monsters (your interpretation)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1955) - Jack Finney 219pp 8/8/24 5๐Ÿ…

๐ŸŒ 3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ�
Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels
Solo2Darwin: In the Footsteps of Amy Johnson (2024) - Amanda Harrison 240pp 1/8/24 5๐Ÿ…

๐ŸŒ 4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ�
Read a book with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
Park Avenue Summer (2019) - Renรฉe Rosen 343pp 14/8/24 5๐Ÿ…

๐ŸŒ 5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ�
Read a book where a character is lonely.
In the Lonely Hours (2024) - Shannon Morgan 336pp 2/8/24 4๐Ÿ… One of the characters is a lonely ghost.

๐Ÿิ๐Ÿ’ƒ 6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ�
Read a Romance
Anna Karenina (1878) - Leo Tolstoy 1180pp 10/9/24 5


๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� 7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ�
Read a book with a musician character
๐Ÿิ๐Ÿ’ƒ Stalingrad (1952) - Vasily Grossman 1250pp 11/9/24 5๐ŸŽต
He was always interestingโ€”except when he spoke about books. He had once said of Korolenko, โ€œHeโ€™s a remarkable writer and patriot. He fought for our truth in tsarist Russia.โ€� This had made Seryozha feel awkward. He hadnโ€™t thought anything of the kind when he read The Blind Musician. He had simply begun to cry.

๐Ÿิ๐Ÿ’ƒ 8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ�
Read a book that is written by a female.
Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy (2002) - Jane Leavy 502pp 7/9/24 5๐ŸŽต


๐Ÿิ๐Ÿ’ƒ 9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ�
Read a book that is considered clean
๐Ÿิ๐Ÿ’ƒ David Copperfield (1850) - Charles Dickens 985pp 15/9/24 5๐ŸŽต

๐Ÿิ๐Ÿ’ƒ 10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ�
Read a book where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember
The Count of Monte Cristo (1844) - Alexandre Dumas 1462pp 9/9/24 5๐ŸŽต
After his escape from the island prison, Edmond Dantรจs reinvents himself and seeks his slow but sure revenge on his enemies - with none of them being any the wiser as they no longer recognise him.

Hawaii by James A. Michener Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney Solo2Darwin In the Footsteps of Amy Johnson by Amanda Harrison Park Avenue Summer by Renรฉe Rosen In the Lonely Hours by Shannon Morgan Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Stalingrad by Vasily Grossman Sandy Koufax A Lefty's Legacy by Jane Leavy David Copperfield by Charles Dickens The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas




message 33: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (jvblazejak) | 674 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).


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Welcome Jazzy and Jessica!


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message 36: by Genevieve (last edited Oct 25, 2024 11:38AM) (new)

Genevieve | 9854 comments Mod
The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title with consecutive double vowels.
Spencer Cohen, Book One by N.R. Walker 8/13/2024

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation).
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 8/12/2024

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a colorful cover (show cover).
Croaked in California (Rambling RV Cozy Mysteries #5) by Patti Benning by Patti Benning 8/5/2024

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character has a pet. A parrot
Nabbed in New Mexico by Patti Benning 8/7/2024

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is lonely.
Final Test by Aron Lewes 8/22/2024

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book tagged a Romance.
One Vote for Murder by S.C. Wynne 9/17/2024

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a bar is prominent in the story.
Beer and Loathing by Ellie Alexander 10/25/2024

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is written by a female.
Natural Selection: A Short Story by Elin Hilderbrand 8/14/2024

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean.
Lurking in Louisiana by Patti Benning 8/18/2024

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with an apple on the cover (show cover).
Called Home (Orchard, #0.5) by Sheila Connolly by Sheila Connolly 8/23/2024


message 37: by Shash (last edited Sep 15, 2024 04:18PM) (new)

Shash | 2888 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each song.

10/10 Tasks Completed

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
My Ex-mas Emergency by Jennifer Peel (8/31/24)
funeral

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
The Desert Princess by Melanie Cellier (8/23/24)
monsters

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).
Beachy Keen by Kasey Stockton (8/13/24)
Beachy Keen (Falling for Summer) by Kasey Stockton

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
Summer Tease by Martha Keyes (8/9/24)
gossip

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.
Summer Ever After by Kortney Keisel (8/14/24)
lonely

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
Arabella and the Reluctant Duke by Sofi Laporte (8/1/24)
Romance

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
With the Wind by Elizabeth Johns (9/14/24)
musician

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.
Birdie and the Beastly Duke by Sofi Laporte (8/3/24)
female

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.
Beauty and the Beach by Gracie Ruth Mitchell (8/12/24)
clean

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).
Plotting Summer by Jess Heileman (5/15/24)
met someone but don't remember


message 38: by JoAnne (new)

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Lali & Michelle | 544 comments FINISHED

The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

10/10

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
๐ŸŒˆ #16 in Miss Fortune Mystery series: Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 8/17/24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
๐ŸŒˆ Monsters: Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond 8/9/24

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).
๐ŸŒˆ 3 vowels: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce 8/1/24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
๐ŸŒˆ Has a pet -- dog Arf: Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.
๐ŸŒˆ The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander 8/7/24

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
๐ŸŒˆ Romance: Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 8/12/24

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
๐ŸŒˆ Features the Swamp Bar: Cajun Fried Felony by Jana Deleon 8/4/24

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.
๐ŸŒˆ Written by female: On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 8/2/24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.
๐ŸŒˆ Elaine and Brooklyn cry: Pages of Sin by Kate Carlisle 8/10/24

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).
๐ŸŒˆ Met someone they don't remember: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 8/11/24


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Tari (thann) | 2476 comments Finished

The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

10/10
Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place
OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
Murder in the Alley Penny Brooke 8/1/24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
Proof of Death A Laughing Loaf Bakery Mystery #5 (The Laughing Loaf Bakery Mysteries) by Victoria Kazarian Victoria Kazarian 8/4/24

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover).
UEO Murder to Go Amy Grundy 8/2/24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip
OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
Murder in the Guesthouse Sydney Tate 8/3/24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.
Lucas was lonely after his brother was killed-Rocking It Patti Benning 8/7/24

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
Liliana-Mayhem at Migration Bellamy Beck 8/5/24

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
Music and Murder at the Castle Avery Kent 8/10/24

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.
Murder at the May Faire Victoria DeLuis 8/4/24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.
Booked on Murder Allison Brook 8/5/24

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story
OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).
Tunnel Myths and Magic J.A. Whiting 8/7/24


message 42: by Frankie (new)

Frankie Johnson | 4171 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each song.

10/10 Completed. Finished

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
Hook, Line and Blinker-Jana Deleon 8/15/24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a MC that can be described as a caveman.
(MC Bruno)
Shakedown-Lani Lynn Vale 8/18/24

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels.
Maverick-Lilly Atlas 8/08/24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character has a pet.
Where Hidden Souls Lie-D.K. Hood 8/02/24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is lonely.
Rake's Redemption-Chantal Fernando 8/03/24

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a Romance.
Promise Me This-Karla Sorensen 8/11/24

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title.
Kitty Kitty-Lani Lynn Vale 8/12/24

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is written by a female.
Darynda Jones-A Good Day for Chardonnay 8/05/24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character cries.
Depends On Who's Asking-Lani Lynn Vale 8/03/24

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember.
Hurricane Force-Jana Deleon 8/07/24


message 43: by Catsalive (new)

Catsalive | 416 comments Completed

The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
10/10


1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place - Cutty's funeral
A Secret Passion by Sophia Nash 19/8 2โ˜�

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with an animal on the cover
Away with the Penguins by Hazel Prior by Hazel Prior 5/8 4โ˜�

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels
4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie 1/8 4.5โ˜�

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character has a pet - dog, Jollyboy
An Unsuitable Match by Patricia Oliver 2/8 3.5โ˜�

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is lonely - MC
Irresistible by Mary Balogh 14/8 2โ˜�

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a Romance
Ladies' Night in Finbar's Hotel by Dermot Bolger, Maeve Binchy, Claire Boylan, Emma Donoghue, Anne Haverty, ร‰ilรญs Nรญ Dhuibhne, Kate O'Riordan, Deirdre Purcell 9/8 2โ˜�

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a musician character - Bandy, singer/songwriter/guitarist
Gunshot Road by Adrian Hyland 4/8 4โ˜�

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is written by a female.
Paradise by Patricia Wolf 12/8 4โ˜�

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean
The Renegades of Pern by Anne McCaffrey 11/8 3โ˜�

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember - Eve didn't remember Trudy at first
Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 6/8 4โ˜�


message 44: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58122 comments Mod
WOOHOO Tari, Frankie and Catsalive!


message 45: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58122 comments Mod
FINISHED
The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1-17, 2024
Read: 10/10


Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place.
Long Journey Home Ashley Farley 8/12/24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book an animal on the cover.
Southern Discomfort (Sandy Island, #1) by Ashley Farley Southern Discomfort Ashley Farley 8/17/24

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a colorful cover.
Ain't He Precious? by Juliette Poe Ain't He Precious? Sawyer Bennett 8/6/24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character has a pet.
Death by Committee Alexis Morgan 8/6/24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character was left behind.
Perfect Someday Lauren Runow 8/12/24

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
Dani Last Rites Sharon Sala 8/8/24

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a musician character.
Labor of Love Katie Winters 8/4/24

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is called "baby".
Wildest Dreams Kristen Proby 8/3/24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character cries.
Code Name: Genesis Sawyer Bennett 8/5/24

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember.
Heartbeat Sharon Sala 8/8/24


message 46: by Michele (new)

Michele | 371 comments COMPLETION POST
The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
โœ�1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a funeral takes place OR a Series/TBR #16 OR with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness.
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver. Read 8/3/24 Freddie Hunter funeral

โœ�2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with monsters (your interpretation) OR an animal on the cover (show cover) OR a MC that can be described as a caveman.
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum . Read 8/17/24

โœ�3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book in the Wizard of Oz series OR with a title that contains three different vowels OR with a colorful cover (show cover). The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann. Read 8/5/24
o-i-e

โœ�4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow. Read 8/9/24 January has a dog named Sinbad goes mostly by Bad.

โœ�5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with "HELLO" in the title OR where a character was left behind OR is lonely.
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell Read 8/13/24 Lilly abandon as a baby

โœ�6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with rhyming words in the title OR a Romance OR with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (share name).
The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson Read 8/12/24. Romance and female character Lucy

โœ�7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title OR a musician character OR where a bar is prominent in the story.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark. Read 8/14/24. Gordon Lowther-music teacher


โœ�8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a contraction in the title OR where a character is called "baby" OR that is written by a female.
The Wilds by Sarah Pearse Read 8/2/24

โœ�9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean OR with a character that wears a lot of make-up/perfume OR where a character cries.
If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay. Read 8/19/24

โœ�10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story OR where a character meets someone they met before but don't remember OR with a balloon or apple on the cover (show cover).
Beyond Bad by Sandra Lee. Read 8/23/24. tunnels in the mines


message 47: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58122 comments Mod
WOOHOO Michele!

Please make sure you let us know which option you are reading for. :)


message 48: by Tammie (last edited Sep 10, 2024 06:06AM) (new)

Tammie | 663 comments Read - 10

1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness. - EE
Need You, Blake Pierce | 8/24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a MC that can be described as a caveman - Dylan
Slow Burn, Julie Garwood | 8/28

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels - E - I - O - U
The Exception to the Rule, Christina Lauren | 8/28

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is a gossip
Little Fires Everywhere, Celeste Ng | 9/4
OR has a pet OR with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is lonely.
The Women, Kristin Hannah | 9/2

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a Romance
Drake, Sawyer Bennett | 9/8

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a repeated word in the title
The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California's First Drive-Through and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon, Lynsi Snyder | 9/7

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is called "baby" / that is written by a female.
Red, White & Royal Blue, Casey McQuiston | 8/30

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character cries. - Anna
The Paradise Problem, Christina Lauren, 8/31

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain | 9/10


message 49: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 58122 comments Mod
Welcome Tammie!


message 50: by Kim (new)

Kim (kmyers) | 577 comments The 1960s One-Hit Wonders
Duration: August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Read: 10/10
Completed 8.27.24
Object: Read one book for each song.

Songs
1. "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title with consecutive double vowels like The Wheel of Darkness. (book)
How to Read a Book. Monica Wood. 8.8.24

2. "Alley Oop" by Dante & the Evergreens
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with an animal on the cover (show cover).
The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight. Andrew Leland. 8.10.24
The Country of the Blind A Memoir at the End of Sight by Andrew Leland

3. "Over the Rainbow" by The Demensions
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a title that contains three different vowels
15 Summers Later. RaeAnne Thayne. 8.5.24

4. "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with an author whose first and last initials are the same letter.
The Little Bookshop on the Seine. Rebecca Raisin. 8.9.24

5. "Hello Walls" by Faron Young
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book where a character is lonely. (Junior misses his father, who is dead)
Mapping the Interior. Stephen Graham Jones. 8.3.24

6. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a female character whose name starts with a R, L or D (Lottie).
The Evolution of Annabel Craig. Lisa Grunwald. 8.3.24

7. "I Like It Like That, Part 1" by Chris Kenner
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a musician character
XOXO. Axie Oh. 8.13.24

8. "I Just Don't Understand" by Ann-Margret
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is written by a female.
Cure for the Common Breakup. Beth Kendrick. 8.13.24

9. "A Little Bit of Soap" by The Jarmels
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book that is considered clean
Sarah's Quilt. Nancy E. Turner. 8.22.24

10. Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ� Read a book with a tunnel or cavern in the story
Fight and Flight. Scott Meyer. 8.2.24


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