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Duration: November 1 - 30, 2019Re-reads and audio books are okay.
No page limits.
Read 11/12 DONE!
Spell out 'ROCK' using the first word of the title of a book (excluding a, an, or the) or the author's first or last name.
R - Ride the High Lonesome (Outlaw Trail #1) by Rosanne Bittner 11/6/19 4.5stars
O - Once Upon a Cowboy Christmas (River Ranch #3) by Soraya M. Lane 11/16/19 4stars
C - Cabot, Amanda, Melanie Dobson, Pam Hillman, Myra Johnson, Amy Lillard, DiAnn Mills, Anna Schmidt, Ann Shorey, Jennifer Uhlarik - The Oregon Trail Romance Collection: 9 Stories of Life on the Trail into the Western Frontier 11/2/19 4stars
K- Kit Morgan - A Taste of Something Sweet: Mail-Order Bride Ink The Series 11/16/17 3stars
About the song:
1. "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A." has a subtitle - read a book with a subtitle
LAND OF STARS: The Texas Wyllie Brothers (Wilderness Dawning Series Book 2) by Dorothy Wiley 11/12/19 5stars 2. It was the third single from his 1985 album Scarecrow. - read a book from a trilogy
Holiday by Candlelight (Sutter Creek, Montana #3) by Laurel Greer 11/10/19 4stars3. According to his biography Born in a Small Town, Mellencamp was initially reluctant to include "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." on Scarecrow. - read a book set in a small town
Spun Out (Blacktop Cowboys #10) by Lorelei James 11/5/19 4stars (Muddy Gap, WY)4. He felt the song was too light-hearted. - read a humorous book
Mistletoe Mischief (Romancing Wisconsin #1) by Stacey Joy Netzel 11/14/19 4star (very playful holiday story - Christmas in July)5. Mellencamp said: "It was one of those absolute last-split-second decisions." - read a book you recently put on your TBR list
6. Mellencamp required his band to learn how to play hundreds of songs from the 1960's. - read a book that you have to read for another reading challenge
Wish Upon a Cowboy (Cowboys of Creedence #4) by Jennie Marts 11/8/19 4.5stars (so many challenges and this book fit most of the others)7. The song was recorded in Belmont, Indiana. - read a book set in the USA
It's In His Christmas Wish (Red River Valley #7) by Shelly Alexander 11/9/19 4stars (Red River Valley, New Mexico)8. The song was used in a Nissan commerical in 2017. - read a book with a vehicle on the cover
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire 11/4/19 3stars (Pumpkin Carriage for Cinderella)
Spelling Songs | Duration: November 1 - 30, 2019Re-reads and audio books are okay. No page limits.
Spell out 'ROCK' using the first word of the title of a book (excluding a, an, or the) or the author's first or last name.
R -
O -
C -
K -
About the song:
1. "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A." has a subtitle - read a book with a subtitle
Five Days That Shocked the World: Eyewitness Accounts from Europe at the End of World War II
2. It was the third single from his 1985 album Scarecrow. - read a book from a trilogy
Shadow of the Fox
3. According to his biography Born in a Small Town, Mellencamp was initially reluctant to include "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." on Scarecrow. - read a book set in a small town
4. He felt the song was too light-hearted. - read a humorous book
5. Mellencamp said: "It was one of those absolute last-split-second decisions." - read a book you recently put on your TBR list
6. Mellencamp required his band to learn how to play hundreds of songs from the 1960's. - read a book that you have to read for another reading challenge
The Science of Breakable Things
7. The song was recorded in Belmont, Indiana. - read a book set in the USA
Notes from the Dog
The Halloween Tree
8. The song was used in a Nissan commerical in 2017. - read a book with a vehicle on the cover
Spelling Songs - NovemberDuration: November 1 - 30, 2019
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
No page limits.
Spell out 'ROCK' using the first word of the title of a book (excluding a, an, or the) or the author's first or last name.
R - Lumberjack Weekend Heather Rainier - 11/28
O - Justice Healed Olivia Jaymes - 11/13
C - Wanted Kaylea Cross - 11/2
K- Hate Notes Vi Keeland - 111/1
About the song:
1. "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A." has a subtitle - read a book with a subtitle - Wait: The Brazen Bulls Beginning Susan Fanetti - 11/10
2. It was the third single from his 1985 album Scarecrow. - read a book from a trilogy - Spin C.D. Reiss - 11/4
3. According to his biography Born in a Small Town, Mellencamp was initially reluctant to include "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." on Scarecrow. - read a book set in a small town - Love Under Two Drifters Cara Covington - 11/28
4. He felt the song was too light-hearted. - read a humorous book
5. Mellencamp said: "It was one of those absolute last-split-second decisions." - read a book you recently put on your TBR list - Oct, 2019 - Taken Rebecca Zanetti - 11/3
6. Mellencamp required his band to learn how to play hundreds of songs from the 1960's. - read a book that you have to read for another reading challenge - Fifty Shades of Mr Darcy: A Parody William Codpiece Thwackery - 11/5
7. The song was recorded in Belmont, Indiana. - read a book set in the USA - Texas Blue Jodi Thomas - 11/17
8. The song was used in a Nissan commerical in 2017. - read a book with a vehicle on the cover
Spelling Songs - R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.Duration: November 1 - 30, 2019
Spell out 'ROCK' using the first word of the title of a book (excluding a, an, or the) or the author's first or last name.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
No page limits.
R - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson 11/20/2019
O - O. Henry - The Gift of the Magi 12/14/2019
C - Claire Lombardo - The Most Fun We Ever Had 11/16/2019
K - Kristen Ashley - Wild Man 11/05/2019
About the song:
1.Read a book with a subtitle
First Mothers: The Women Who Shaped the Presidents by Bonnie Angelo 11/11/2019
2. Read a book from a trilogy
Amethyst (The Jewel Trilogy #1) by Lauren Royal12/12/2019
3. Read a book set in a small town
Chaser (Dive Bar #3) by Kylie Scott 11/14/2019 (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho)
4. Read a humorous book
Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich 11/24/2019
5. Read a book you recently put on your TBR list
The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell 11/08/2019
6. Read a book that you have to read for another reading challenge
The Waves by Virginia Woolf 11/04/2019 (2019 Randomizer Challenge)
7. Read a book set in the USA
Happy Doomsday by David Sosnowski 11/18/2019
8. Read a book with a vehicle on the cover
One Snowy Night by Jill Shalvis 12/20/2019
Spelling Songs - NovemberREAD: 11/8
Spell out 'ROCK' using the first word of the title of a book (excluding a, an, or the) or the author's first or last name.
✔ R - Shelter in Place - Nora Roberts 11/9
✔O - The Obsession - Nora Roberts 11/28
✔ C - The Troop - Nick Cutter 11/16
✔ K- These Broken Stars - Amie Kaufman 11/14
About the song:
✔ 2. It was the third single from his 1985 album Scarecrow. - read a book from a trilogy
White Hot - Ilona Andrews 11/2
✔ 3. According to his biography Born in a Small Town, Mellencamp was initially reluctant to include "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." on Scarecrow. - read a book set in a small town
Dark Harvest - Norman Partridge 11/20
✔ 4. He felt the song was too light-hearted. - read a humorous book
Hot Wheels and High Heels - Jane Graves 11/20
✔ 5. Mellencamp said: "It was one of those absolute last-split-second decisions." - read a book you recently put on your TBR list
The Game Warden of Black Swamp - Quentin Wallace (added Nov 13) 11/17
✔ 6. Mellencamp required his band to learn how to play hundreds of songs from the 1960's. - read a book that you have to read for another reading challenge
Shaking Off the Dust - Rhianna Samuels 11/8
✔ 7. The song was recorded in Belmont, Indiana. - read a book set in the USA
Winter Chill - Joanne Fluke (Minnesota) 11/3
✔8. The song was used in a Nissan commerical in 2017. - read a book with a vehicle on the cover
Riding Steele: Collide - Opal Carew (motorcycle)11/29
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Mod
John Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)
Time Frame: 01 November - 30 November 2019
Completed: 12/12
R:
O:
C:
K:
Facts about the song:
1. "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A." has a subtitle - read a book with a subtitle
2. It was the third single from his 1985 album Scarecrow. - read a book from a trilogy
3. According to his biography Born in a Small Town, Mellencamp was initially reluctant to include "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." on Scarecrow. - read a book set in a small town
4. He felt the song was too light-hearted. - read a humorous book
5. Mellencamp said: "It was one of those absolute last-split-second decisions." - read a book you recently put on your TBR list
6. Mellencamp required his band to learn how to play hundreds of songs from the 1960's. - read a book that you have to read for another reading challenge
7. The song was recorded in Belmont, Indiana. - read a book set in the USA
8. The song was used in a Nissan commerical in 2017. - read a book with a vehicle on the cover
Rock in The USA by John Mellencamp - Read: 4/4
Spell out ‘ROCK’ using the first word of the title of a book (excluding a, an, or the) or the author's first or last name.
✔ R – Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz – Read: 04/11 – 3.75 🌟🌟🌟
✔ O – Open Season – Read: 29/11 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ C – A Kiss for Midwinter by Courtney Milan – Read: 06/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ K – Lick by Kylie Scott – Read: 03/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Duration: November 1 - 30, 2019Re-reads and audio books are okay.
No page limits.
Spell out 'ROCK' using the first word of the title of a book (excluding a, an, or the) or the author's first or last name.
R - Read and Buried
O - One Hundred Regrets
C -
K- Kansas City Christmas
About the song:
1. "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A." has a subtitle - read a book with a subtitle
✔ 2. It was the third single from his 1985 album Scarecrow. - read a book from a trilogy
An Ancient Peace
✔ 3. According to his biography Born in a Small Town, Mellencamp was initially reluctant to include "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." on Scarecrow. - read a book set in a small town
Murder and Marinara
✔ 4. He felt the song was too light-hearted. - read a humorous book
The Alchemist and an Amaretto
✔ 5. Mellencamp said: "It was one of those absolute last-split-second decisions." - read a book you recently put on your TBR list
Weight Expectations
✔ 6. Mellencamp required his band to learn how to play hundreds of songs from the 1960's. - read a book that you have to read for another reading challenge
Shattered Bonds
✔ 7. The song was recorded in Belmont, Indiana. - read a book set in the USA
Awk-Weird
✔ 8. The song was used in a Nissan commerical in 2017. - read a book with a vehicle on the cover
Spelling Songs Monthly Challenge
November 2019
My Spelling Songs Challenge (msg 10)
12 of 12 Complete
ROCK Spell-out
✔️🔹R ~ Ross, Clarissa ~ A Bridge for Judith ~ 11.17 ★★★
✔️🔹O ~ Out of Sight ~ Cherry Adair ~ 11.22 ★★★★
✔️🔹C ~ Can't Stand the Heat ~ Louisa Edwards ~ 11.24 ★★★
✔️🔹K ~ Kellogg, Laurie ~ The Memory of You ~ 11.21 ★★★
R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. Fun Facts
✔️1. "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A." has a subtitle ~ read a book with a subtitle
🔹Mr. Darcy Goes Overboard: A Tale of Tide & Prejudice ~ Belinda Roberts ~ 11.09 ★★
✔️2. It was the third single from his 1985 album Scarecrow. ~ read a book from a trilogy
🔹Kiss the Earl ~ Gina Lamm ~ 11.11 ★★★
✔️3. According to his biography Born in a Small Town, Mellencamp was initially reluctant to include "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." on Scarecrow. ~ read a book set in a small town
🔹Trouble Maker ~ Liliana Hart ~ 11.20 ★★★
✔️4. He felt the song was too light-hearted. ~ read a humorous book
🔹Stop the Wedding! ~ Stephanie Bond ~ 11.23 ★★★
✔️5. Mellencamp said: "It was one of those absolute last-split-second decisions." ~ read a book you recently put on your TBR list
🔹Crown Jewels ~ Ella James ~ 11.10 ★★★
✔️6. Mellencamp required his band to learn how to play hundreds of songs from the 1960's. ~ read a book that you have to read for another reading challenge
🔹Never Too Much ~ Lori Foster ~ 11.04 ★★★★
✔️7. The song was recorded in Belmont, Indiana. ~ read a book set in the USA
🔹Marking Time ~ Marie Force ~ 11.13 ★★★★
✔️8. The song was used in a Nissan commerical in 2017. ~ read a book with a vehicle on the cover
🔹Driven to Distraction ~ Lori Foster ~ 11.30 ★★★★
Spelling Songs - R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.Begins: 01 Nov 19 / Ends: 30 Nov 19
S*P*E*L*L ....
Rock
R - Rebecca Adler / Here Today, Gone Tamale ✔ – 07Nov19
O - ORANGE, Tommy / There There ✔ – 11Nov19
C -
K - Krista Davis / The Diva Haunts the House ✔ - 17Nov19
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About the song:
1.Read a book with a subtitle
2. Read a book from a trilogy
3. Read a book set in a small town
4. Read a humorous book -
✔ – 10Nov195. Read a book you recently put on your TBR list
6. Read a book that you have to read for another reading challenge - Around the World in Eighty Days ✔ – 02Nov19
7. Read a book set in the USA - Latinos in Milwaukee ✔ - 01Dec19
8. Read a book with a vehicle on the cover -
✔ - 15Nov19
Spelling Songs - Nov 2019Re-reads and audio books are okay.
No page limits.
Spell out 'ROCK' using the first word of the title of a book (excluding a, an, or the) or the author's first or last name.
R - Ruby Loren - Chameleons and a Corpse 11/10
O - Beth O'Leary - The Flatshare 11/16
C - Connie Shelton - Sweets Forgotten 11/12
K- Sophie Kinsella - Christmas Shopaholic 11/25
About the song:
1. "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A." has a subtitle - read a book with a subtitle
Midnight Ice: A Mad for Mod Mystery 11/192. It was the third single from his 1985 album Scarecrow. - read a book from a trilogy
Of Blood and Bone 11/253. According to his biography Born in a Small Town, Mellencamp was initially reluctant to include "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." on Scarecrow. - read a book set in a small town
A Biscuit, a Casket 11/034. He felt the song was too light-hearted. - read a humorous book
Withering Heights 11/205. Mellencamp said: "It was one of those absolute last-split-second decisions." - read a book you recently put on your TBR list
Jealous in Paradise 11/226. Mellencamp required his band to learn how to play hundreds of songs from the 1960's. - read a book that you have to read for another reading challenge
Murder at Hawthorne Cottage 11/137. The song was recorded in Belmont, Indiana. - read a book set in the USA
Last Diner Standing 11/118. The song was used in a Nissan commerical in 2017. - read a book with a vehicle on the cover
Bombing in Belgravia 11/18
All done! See message 12...Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving! Please stay safe if you're travelling!
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This month's song is a classic by John Mellencamp. It is "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.''.
John Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)
Duration: November 1 - 30, 2019
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
No page limits.
Spell out 'ROCK' using the first word of the title of a book (excluding a, an, or the) or the author's first or last name.
R -
O -
C -
K-
About the song:
1. "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A." has a subtitle - read a book with a subtitle
2. It was the third single from his 1985 album Scarecrow. - read a book from a trilogy
3. According to his biography Born in a Small Town, Mellencamp was initially reluctant to include "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." on Scarecrow. - read a book set in a small town
4. He felt the song was too light-hearted. - read a humorous book
5. Mellencamp said: "It was one of those absolute last-split-second decisions." - read a book you recently put on your TBR list
6. Mellencamp required his band to learn how to play hundreds of songs from the 1960's. - read a book that you have to read for another reading challenge
7. The song was recorded in Belmont, Indiana. - read a book set in the USA
8. The song was used in a Nissan commerical in 2017. - read a book with a vehicle on the cover