Thursday, January 1, 2015

A Million More Pages - Hogwarts: Spring Fling

Spring Fling hosted by A Million More Pages on Goodreads.

We need to read books that fits the 4 categories, I think then there will be a challenge with the books we have read when the dance comes the 31st of March.

Each book read that fits one of the tasks will earn .25 points
*As the dance is being prepared by all Houses equally, all points will be divided equally among the Houses at the end of the dance.

Rules
*All books must be at least 125 pages in length (140 for YA)
*Re-reads are allowed as long as the book is read in its entirety, not just skimmed
*When you have finished a book, post it here.


Decor by Gryffindor:
-Informal dance with mint green, gold, and white as the colors
-New Beginnings and renewal is the theme

*Task: Read a book with something gold (must be prominently visible) on the cover or a book where the main character experiences a new beginning (ie: moving to a new state/country, moving on after a divorce or death, birth of a child, starting a new job, reincarnation, etc.). You must include how your book fits when posting for this challenge.
  1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (Beginning of book, parents are killed)
  2. The Spirit of A Witch by Sarah Jane Avory (MC ends up in another world)
  3. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Harry starts at Hogwarts)
  4. Coven by K.A. Young (MC has to move home and become head mistress)
  5. Fat Vampire by Johnny B. Truant (MC is turned to vampire)
  6. Love is a Thief by Claire Garber (Life after break up with boyfriend)
  7. Sword Bearer by Teddy Jacobs (Starts an adventure to find his parents)
  8. Child of the Ghosts by Jonathan Moeller (Trains as an assassin when her dad is killed )
  9. Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard  (Life after their friend disappear)
  10. Raven by Suzy Turner (moves from UK to Canada)
  11. A New Witch in Town (Maybe Two) by Dani Corlee (just moved to a new town)
  12. The Sewing Bee by the Sea by De-ann Black (MC moves from town to the Highlands) 
  13. Three Girls and a Baby by Rachel Schurig (pregnant and dumped by boyfriend)
  14. A Father's Special Care by Gill Sanderson (discovers he is a father)
  15. Wait for the Rain by Maria Murnane (finally moving on after divorce)
Food by Hufflepuff:
-spring greens with an assortment of dressings and toppings (self serve)
-we also have flying trays offering specialty white, dark and milk chocolates on mint leaves
-We ask all other house to, please, BYOB.
(Bring Your Own Beverage)

*Task: Read a book that reflects the type of beverage you are bringing (see the matches bellow) (using the first letter of a title or the first letter of an author first/last name).
J for juice
W for water/wine
D for drink
B for beer
C for cocktail/coffee
T for tea
M for milk
S for soda
A for alcohol
(fill in the blank) for a justified and approved drink. **Must be approved by Head of Hufflepuff Headmaster or Hufflepuff Prefect.**

  1. Summer of Change by Elena Aitken (S for soda)
  2. A Million Wishes by DeAnna Felthauser (M for milk)
  3. Driving Home for Christmas by Emma Hannigan (D for drink)
  4. Secrets of the Heart by Laurie LeClair (S for Soda)
  5. Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs (B for beer)
  6. Born in Fire by Nora Roberts  (B for beer) 
  7. Cora's Heart by Rachael Herron (C for coctail)
  8. Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews (B for beer)
  9. High Heels in New York by A.V. Scott  (S for Soda)
  10. A French Girl in New York by Anna Adams (A for alcohol)
  11. Witching You Were Here by Amanda M. Lee (A for alcohol)
  12. Meows, Magic & Murder by Madison Johns (M for milk) 
  13. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling  (J for Juice)
  14. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (J for Juice)
  15. Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs (D for drink)
  16. Secrets of the Sea House by Elisabeth Gifford  (S for Soda)
  17. The Liquidator by John Gardner (J for Juice)
  18. Opal Fire by Barbra Annino (A for alcohol)
  19. Something to Witch About by Amanda M. Lee (S for Soda)
  20. Got A Hold On You by Pat White (W for Water)
  21. The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde (J for Juice)

Music by Ravenclaw
-Band: Country & Western style

*Task: Read a book that is set in a country of the Western Hemisphere, or by an author who lives or was born in the Western Hemisphere.

  1. How to be a Ghost by Audrey Claire
  2. Blood Echo by Melissa Simonson
  3. Shenanigans by T.B. Bond 
  4. Bewitching You by Viola Estrella  
  5. In Search of a Love Story by Rachel Schurig 
  6. Hired by the Cowboy by Donna Alward
  7. Raven's Key: A Novel by Siomonn Pulla
  8. The Parent Pact by Laurie Kellogg 
  9. Every Witch Way But Wicked by Amanda M. Lee 
  10. The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness 
  11. Witching on a Star by Amanda M. Lee 
  12. Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck 
  13. 16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie Macomber
  14. The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos  
  15. Getting Lucky by Katie Graykowski

Venue by Slytherin
-Venue: Transfiguration Courtyard
-Dinner begins at dusk
-Dinner served outdoors within the courtyard
-Dancing to follow dinner
-Enjoy dancing and mingling and having a good time

*Task: Read a book that takes place outdoors (at least 50% of the plot, or a road trip book counts); or where a garden has meaning to the story (could include a gardener/botanist/florist/landscape designer as a MC)
  1. Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck 
  2. Flame Moon by K.J. Jackson 
  3. Sapphire of the Fairies by Richard S. Tuttle 
  4. Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews  
  5. Nerilka's Story by Anne McCaffrey 
  6. Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
  7. The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
  8. Sea of Shadows by Kelley Armstrong 
  9. H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald 
  10. The Flower Hunter's Cottage by De-ann Black  (garden)
  11. Battle Earth by Nick S. Thomas


Books in total:
  1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
  2. Summer of Change by Elena Aitken
  3. The Spirit of A Witch by Sarah Jane Avory 
  4. How to be a Ghost by Audrey Claire
  5. Blood Echo by Melissa Simonson
  6. Shenanigans by T.B. Bond 
  7. A Million Wishes by DeAnna Felthauser 
  8. Driving Home for Christmas by Emma Hannigan  
  9. Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck
  10. Bewitching You by Viola Estrella 
  11. Secrets of the Heart by Laurie LeClair
  12. Flame Moon by K.J. Jackson
  13. Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs
  14. Sapphire of the Fairies by Richard S. Tuttle
  15. In Search of a Love Story by Rachel Schurig 
  16. Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews 
  17. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling 
  18. Coven by K.A. Young
  19. Hired by the Cowboy by Donna Alward
  20. Nerilka's Story by Anne McCaffrey 
  21. Born in Fire by Nora Roberts  
  22. Raven's Key: A Novel by Siomonn Pulla
  23. Cora's Heart by Rachael Herron
  24. Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews
  25. The Parent Pact by Laurie Kellogg 
  26. High Heels in New York by A.V. Scott
  27. A French Girl in New York by Anna Adams
  28. Fat Vampire by Johnny B. Truant
  29. Love is a Thief by Claire Garber 
  30. Every Witch Way But Wicked by Amanda M. Lee 
  31. Witching You Were Here by Amanda M. Lee 
  32. The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness 
  33. Sword Bearer by Teddy Jacobs
  34. Child of the Ghosts by Jonathan Moeller
  35. Witching on a Star by Amanda M. Lee 
  36. Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
  37. The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
  38. Meows, Magic & Murder by Madison Johns
  39. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 
  40. Sea of Shadows by Kelley Armstrong
  41. Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard 
  42. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 
  43. Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck 
  44. 16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie Macomber
  45. Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs 
  46. H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald 
  47. The Flower Hunter's Cottage by De-ann Black
  48. Battle Earth by Nick S. Thomas 
  49. Raven by Suzy Turner
  50. The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos  
  51. Secrets of the Sea House by Elisabeth Gifford
  52. A New Witch in Town (Maybe Two) by Dani Corlee
  53. The Sewing Bee by the Sea by De-ann Black
  54. The Liquidator by John Gardner  
  55. Opal Fire by Barbra Annino
  56. Something to Witch About by Amanda M. Lee
  57. Three Girls and a Baby by Rachel Schurig
  58. Got A Hold On You by Pat White 
  59. The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
  60. A Father's Special Care by Gill Sanderson
  61. Getting Lucky by Katie Graykowski
  62. Wait for the Rain by Maria Murnane

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