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Hop To It Reading Challenge

Blending animation with live action, Hop tells the story of E.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, (voiced by Russell Brand) who heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band. In LA, he's taken in by Fred (played by James Marsden) after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car. As Fred struggles with the world's worst house guest, both will learn what it takes to finally grow up.



Duration
1 April- 30 April

How to Play
Option 1: Spell-it-out Use words in the above blurb or any words related to and spell-it-out! Usual rules apply (posted below)

Option 2: Scavenger Hunt Use words in the above description to find words in book text or title

Option 3: Tasks Complete as many of the following tasks as you can during the challenge

1. Read a book based in LA
2. Read a book with a character or author name of Russell
3. Read a book based on an island
4. Read a book with a character who is an animal lover or veterinarian
5. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is referenced
6. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is a character
7. Read a book first published in April
8. Read a book with an author born in April
9. Read a book where an animal is a main character
10. Read a book where a character is out of work
11. Read a book with MPG Holiday(s)
12. Read a book with "April" in the text or title
13. Read a book first published in 2011
14. Read a book with less than 11 Chapters
15. Read a book for sale on Amazon for less than $20.11 (in your local currency)
16. Read a book with a character or author name of James
17. Read a book with a character who is a drummer or owns drums
18. Read a book with a rabbit on the cover
19. Read a book with an egg on the cover
20. Read a book where a character goes on an adventure
21. Read a book where a character is hit by a car / hits someone with their car
22. Read a book which includes an Easter celebration
23. Read a book with "Easter" in the text or title
24. Read a book with a white cover
25. Read a book with white text on the cover

Option 4: Mix and Match Pick from the above options to make your own challenge

Levels
Little chick: 1-8 books
Bouncing Bunny: 9-16 books
Chocolatier: 17-24 books
Easter Bunny: 25+ books


Re reads are allowed (6 month rule)
Page count = minimum 50 pages
Any format is allowed

(*)Spell-it-Out Rules
Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audio book narrator's first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.

As always, if the first letter of a title starts with ‘A’, ‘An’, ‘The’, etc., you may use the first letter of the second word in the title to spell out your chosen word

Monthly Challenges ~ Spessartite Coin

To Earn a Spessartite Coin:
One Coin upon reaching "Easter Bunny" level.

Learn about Gem coins here

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Hop To It
Duration: April 1, 2021- ???
Option 1: Spell-it-out

Blending animation with live action, Hop tells the story of E.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, (voiced by Russell Brand) who heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band. In LA, he's taken in by Fred (played by James Marsden) after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car. As Fred struggles with the world's worst house guest, both will learn what it takes to finally grow up.

B: Bourbon Street Ghosts- Lily Harper Hart- 6/9/21
L: Life in the North- Tao Wong- 5/24/21
E: Equalize- Ryan DeBruyn- 5/28/21
N: No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It- Celia Kyle- 4/25/21
D: Dragonsworn- Marty Mayberry- 6/6/21
I: Into the Hells- Christopher Johns- 4/14/21
N: 9 from the Nine Worlds- Rick Riordan- 6/7/21
G: Ganesha's Spacemage- Timothy Ellis- 4/11/21

A: Allergic to Death- Peg Cochran- 4/9/21
N: Night Child- Jes Battis- 7/31/21
I: Into the Darkness- Christopher Johns- 5/2/21
M: Murphy's Law- Rhys Bowen- 4/23/21
A: Accidentally Wolf- Erin R. Flynn- 5/8/21
T: Tallrock- Xander Boyce- 4/28/21
I: IQ- Joe Ide- 5/3/21
O: Only The Buried- Amanda M. Lee- 5/17/21
N: Night Shifter- Lucia Ashta- 8/20/21

W: World After- Susan Ee- 4/4/21
I: Into the Storm- Christopher Johns- 5/10/21
T: This Old Homicide- Kate Carlisle- 9/2/21
H: Hex, Drugs & Rock and Roll- Lily Harper Hart- 5/31/21

L: A Little Slice of Death- Amanda M. Lee- 5/27/21
I: Into the Wild- Christopher Johns- 5/11/21
V: Veil of Midnight- Lara Adrian- 5/6/21
E: Entreat Me- Grace Draven- 6/20/21

A: The Asylum Aberration- Amanda M. Lee- 6/2/21
C: Chrysalis- R.P. Jones- 7/11/21
T: Terror in Taffeta: A Mystery- Marla Cooper- 10/2/21
I: The Inn Between- Marina Cohen- 6/22/21
O: Outling- Marty Mayberry- 5/29/21
N: The Night Beat- Gini Koch- 12/27/21

H: Haunt 'Em High- Lily Harper Hart- 6/1/21
O: An Offer From a Gentleman- Julia Quinn- 7/21/21
P: Peach Pies and Alibis- Ellery Adams- 4/8/21

T: Tippy Toe Murder- Leslie Meier- 10/31/21
E: The Evolution of Mara Dyer- Michelle Hodkin- 7/22/21
L: The Legend of Tabby Hollow- Kathi Daley- 7/24/21
L: Lowcountry Bombshell- Susan M. Boyer- 8/27/21
S: Shield of Winter- Nalini Singh- 4/21/21

T: Track of the Cat- Nevada Barr- 11/21/21
H: Hunted- P.C. Cast- 6/24/21
E: Excise- Ryan DeBruyn- 8/31/21

S: Shiva's Spacemage- Timothy Ellis- 5/22/21
T: Tarzan of the Apes- Edgar Rice Burroughs- 1/21/22
O: Old-Fashioned Huntsman- Christopher Johns- 8/17/21
R: Ritualist- Dakota Krout- 5/20/21
Y: You're the One That I Haunt- Terri Garey- 5/29/21

O: Of Gods & Tigers- Gayla Drummond- 8/19/21
F: Freaky Gifts- Amanda M. Lee- 8/5/21

E: Exclusively Yours- Shannon Stacey- 11/28/21
B: Beyond- Mercedes Lackey- 6/17/21

T: The Tomb- F. Paul Wilson- 1/25/22
H: Holy Smokes- Katie MacAlister- 6/28/21
E: Ethan- Dale Mayer- 11/29/21

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Hop To It

1st April - 1 Month
25+ Easter bunny
26/25

🐇Option 4 Mix and Match🐇

🐰Spell it out

E Reclaimed - Jaymin Eve 13th April
A A Beautiful Wedding & Abby MC 2nd April
S Siren Misfit 2nd April
T Daughter of Smoke & Bone - Laini Taylor 16th April
E Spider’s Revenge - Jennifer Estep 20th April
R The Golden Boys - Rachel Jonas April 24th

H Hostage to Pleasure - Nalini Singh 18TH April
O Two Friends and a Funeral - Wendy Dalrymple Owen Mc 18th April
P The Cad and the Co-Ed - Penny Reid 12th April



🐰Scavenger Hunt
1 - Hop
"I throw my backpack in my room and hop in the shower" Page 76
April 2nd Fall
2 - Teenage
"Deveraux Gaze fell on a group of teenage lads" Page 38 April 9th The Noose of a New Moon
3 - Guest
13% I have myself a guest. Here Kitty, Kitty 15th April
4 - James
52% "We drink to James wicket" Spirit Bound April 15th
5 - Car
Page 10 "She kicked the bumper of her car"
Struggling
"Struggling to breathe" 197 Unwilling Bride 29th April




🐰Tasks
7. Read a book first published in April
The Thief- 1st April - Published April 10th 2018

25. Read a book with white text on the cover
Walking Disaster - 1st April

12. Read a book with "April" in the text or title
The Vine Witch - 1st April - Page 70 "The last frost on the twenty-second day of April"

3. Read a book based on an island
The Gathering - 8th April Mpg Setting Vancouver Island

23. Read a book with "Easter" in the text or title
Page 61 "We gave him an Easter egg from Last year
How to Survive an Undead Honeymoon April 4th

14. Read a book with less than 11 Chapters
Magical Mischief 6TH April 9 chapters

16. Read a book with a character or author name of James
Practical Magic 6th April James Hawkins is Gillians ex that died and is buried in Sallys Back Garden.

22. Read a book which includes an Easter celebration
Bridge to Teribithia 10th April
Characters go to church for easter

1. Read a book based in LA
Dirty Exes - 21st of April
Set in LA

15. Read a book for sale on Amazon for less than $20.11 (in your local currency)
Never His Girl 25th of April On sale For 3 Pound 9 Pence, Origianal price 11.48 25th April

17. Read a book with a character who is a drummer or owns drums
Forever Golden 27th April Keaton Plays drums in his band

Hop To It

1st April - 1 Month
25+ Easter bunny
13/25

🐇Option 4 Mix and Match🐇

🐰Spell it out

E - Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell 4/9/21
A - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe - CS Lewis 4/25/21 (character: Aslan)
S - The Art of Racing in the Rain - Garth Stein 4/12/21
T - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - JK Rowling 4/29/21 (character: Trelawney)
E - Club Dead by Charlaine Harris 4/27/21 (character named Eric)
R - The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman 4/26/21

S - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith 4/8/21
O - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - 4/14/21
N - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng - 4/27/21

🐰Scavenger Hunt

"House Guest" in text - At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost - 4/20/21

🐰Tasks

15. Read a book for sale on Amazon for less than $20.11 (in your local currency) - - Halfway to the Grave - Jeaniene Frost - 4/12/21
21. Read a book where a character is hit by a car / hits someone with their car - Me Before You - Jojo Moyes - 4/2/21
23. Read a book with "Easter" in the text or title - Beautiful Disaster - Jamie McGuire - 4/6/21

1. Read a book based in LA
2. Read a book with a character or author name of Russell
3. Read a book based on an island
4. Read a book with a character who is an animal lover or veterinarian
5. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is referenced
6. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is a character
7. Read a book first published in April Jailbait by Lani Lynn Vale 4.6
8. Read a book with an author born in April
9. Read a book where an animal is a main character
10. Read a book where a character is out of work Just Kidding by Lani Lynn Vale 4.11
11. Read a book with MPG Holiday(s)
12. Read a book with "April" in the text or title
13. Read a book first published in 2011
14. Read a book with less than 11 Chapters
15. Read a book for sale on Amazon for less than $20.11 (in your local currency) Lyons Cub Caitlin by Jordan Silver 4.1
16. Read a book with a character or author name of James Cash by Layla Frost 4.3
17. Read a book with a character who is a drummer or owns drums
18. Read a book with a rabbit on the cover
19. Read a book with an egg on the cover
20. Read a book where a character goes on an adventure Midnight Library by Matt Haig 4.1
21. Read a book where a character is hit by a car / hits someone with their car
22. Read a book which includes an Easter celebration
23. Read a book with "Easter" in the text or title
24. Read a book with a white cover
25. Read a book with white text on the cover Last Day of My Life by Lani Lynn Vale 4.26

Hop To It
Duration: 1st April - 30 April
Level - Chocolatier: 17-24 books
Option 4- Mix and Match

Spell It Out:

1. Read a book based in LA Written in Blood 9/4
2. Read a book with a character or author name of Russell
3. Read a book based on an island
4. Read a book with a character who is an animal lover or veterinarian
5. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is referenced Later 7/4
6. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is a character
7. Read a book first published in April Changes 19/4
8. Read a book with an author born in April Janet Evanovich - Ten Big Ones 20/4
9. Read a book where an animal is a main character Esio Trot 17/4
10. Read a book where a character is out of work
11. Read a book with MPG Holiday(s)
12. Read a book with "April" in the text or title
13. Read a book first published in 2011 Ghost Story 22/4
14. Read a book with less than 11 Chapters Visions of Sugar Plums 14/4
15. Read a book for sale on Amazon for less than $20.11 (in your local currency) Jade 4/4
16. Read a book with a character or author name of James The Penultimate Hours 16/4
17. Read a book with a character who is a drummer or owns drums
18. Read a book with a rabbit on the cover
19. Read a book with an egg on the cover
20. Read a book where a character goes on an adventure
21. Read a book where a character is hit by a car / hits someone with their car
22. Read a book which includes an Easter celebration
23. Read a book with "Easter" in the text or title
24. Read a book with a white cover One White Rose 8/4
25. Read a book with white text on the cover Gareth 2/3

E Elizabeth Hoyt -Sweetest Scoundrel 12/4
A Archangel's Legion 6/4
S Nalini Singh - Archangel's Shadows 28/4
T Terry Pratchett - Wyrd Sisters 11/4
E Janet Evanovich - To the Nines 15/4
R The Russian Cage 3/4

April Hop to It
April 1-30, 2021
Option 4 Mix n Match options 1 and 3
Books read: 25/25
Levels

Easter Bunny: 25+ books

1. Read a book based in LA
2. Read a book with a character or author name of Russell
3. Read a book based on an island
4. Read a book with a character who is an animal lover or veterinarian
Victim at the Vet Susan Harper 4/2/21
5. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is referenced
6. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is a character
7. Read a book first published in April
April 15, 2020-A Garden to Die For T. Lockhaven 4/7/21
8. Read a book with an author born in April
9. Read a book where an animal is a main character
10. Read a book where a character is out of work
Suitable for Framing Lori Roberts Herbst 4/7/21
11. Read a book with MPG Holiday(s)
12. Read a book with "April" in the text or title
13. Read a book first published in 2011
14. Read a book with less than 11 Chapters
15. Read a book for sale on Amazon for less than $20.11 (in your local currency)
7.99 originally-A Page Marked for Murder Lauren Elliott 4/1/21
16. Read a book with a character or author name of James
17. Read a book with a character who is a drummer or owns drums
18. Read a book with a rabbit on the cover
19. Read a book with an egg on the cover
20. Read a book where a character goes on an adventure
Death of a Christmas Caterer Lee Hollis 4/15/21 (Hayley's wild carriage ride is an adventure not to be missed LOL)
21. Read a book where a character is hit by a car / hits someone with their car
Vanished into Plein Air Paula Darnell 4/8/21
22. Read a book which includes an Easter celebration
23. Read a book with "Easter" in the text or title
24. Read a book with a white cover
25. Read a book with white text on the cover
Author's name is in white- Traci Wilton 4/12/21

SPELLING:
Easter
Elliott Lauren-Under the Cover of Murder Lauren Elliott 4/6/21
Annie Hansen-Give Me Chocolate Annie Hansen 4/3/21
Severus Snape char-Harry Potter and the Socerer's Stone J.K. Rowling 4/5/21
Taylor, Ryan char-Death by Pink Flamingo Elisabeth Crabtree 4/11/21
Emmaline Duncan-Fresh Brewed Murder Emmaline Duncan 4/10/21
Rowling JK Harry Potter and the Socerer's Stone J.K. Rowling 4/5/21

Egg
Elena Tremiato char A Flair for Chardonnay Deborah Garner 4/13/21
Goodnight, Ross char-The Sea Witch J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy
Greta Van Damm char Poppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer Lee Hollis 4/14/21

Fred
Fred char-Cuppa Chaos Melinda Craig 4/19/21
Rory Hansen char-Laid Out in Lavender Gin Jones 4/19/21
Emily Keim char-Marshmallow Malice Amanda Flower 4/20/21
D Death at the Salon Louise R. Innes 4/16/21

Brand
Bonnie Boone char-Dangers of Dog Walking Susan Harper 4/21/21
Rosie A Point-Chicken Murder Soup Rosie A. Point 4/23/21
Ames, Jordan char-Raspberry Revenge Rosie A. Point 4/24/21
Nancy Coco-A Matter of Hive and Death Nancy Coco 4/21/21
Desiree Goldsmith char-A Tale of Two Cookies Eve Calder 4/26/21

Hop To It
April 01 - April 30 🎈

Bouncing Bunny: 9-16 books

Option 3: Tasks Complete as many of the following tasks as you can during the challenge

1. Read a book based in LA
2. Read a book with a character or author name of Russell
3. Read a book based on an island
Fatal Reservations 04/07
4. Read a book with a character who is an animal lover
Agnes Hopper Shakes Up Sweetbriar 04/11
5. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is referenced
Here Comes the Body 04/05
6. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is a character
7. Read a book first published in April
Bridges Burned 04/06
8. Read a book with an author born in April
One for the Money 04/17
9. Read a book where an animal is a main character
10. Read a book where a character is out of work
Dead in the Doorway 04/26
11. Read a book with MPG Holiday(s)
12. Read a book with "April" in the text or title
April Fools 04/28
13. Read a book first published in 2011
14. Read a book with less than 11 Chapters
15. Read a book for sale on Amazon for less than $20.11 (Kindle edition)
Murder Shoots the Bull 04/24
16. Read a book with a character name of James (MC's brother)
Murder in an Irish Pub 04/10
17. Read a book with a character who is a drummer or owns drums
18. Read a book with a rabbit on the cover
Easter Hair Hunt 04/24
*19. Read a book with an egg on the cover
Easter Bunny Murder 04/03
20. Read a book where a character goes on an adventure
Flip Flops and Murder 04/09
21. Read a book where a character is hit by a car / hits someone with their car
22. Read a book which includes an Easter celebration
Lord James Harrington and the Easter Mystery 04/25
23. Read a book with "Easter" in the text or title
The Easter Egg Ennui 04/19
24. Read a book with a white cover
Knight Moves 04/12
25. Read a book with white text on the cover
D*vil Days in Deadwood 04/20

Hop To It
Duration: 1st April - 30 April
Level: 25+ Easter bunny
Option 4- Mix and Match


1. Read a book based in LA
2. Read a book with a character or author name of Russell
3. Read a book based on an island
4. Read a book with a character who is an animal lover or veterinarian 4/13
5. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is referenced
6. Read a fiction book where the Easter bunny is a character
7. Read a book first published in April Finished 4/11
8. Read a book with an author born in April
9. Read a book where an animal is a main character
10. Read a book where a character is out of work
Finished 4/14
11. Read a book with MPG Holiday(s)
12. Read a book with "April" in the text or title
13. Read a book first published in 2011
14. Read a book with less than 11 Chapters
15. Read a book for sale on Amazon for less than $20.11 (in your local currency)
16. Read a book with a character or author name of James
17. Read a book with a character who is a drummer or owns drums
18. Read a book with a rabbit on the cover
19. Read a book with an egg on the cover
20. Read a book where a character goes on an adventure
21. Read a book where a character is hit by a car / hits someone with their car Finished 4/11
22. Read a book which includes an Easter celebration
23. Read a book with "Easter" in the text or title
24. Read a book with a white cover
25. Read a book with white text on the cover Finished 4/7

Updating msg 12: finished with 25 between the two options I did

Hop To It
April 01 - April 30 🎈
Bouncing Bunny: 9-16 books

Update for message 13: Finished with 16 books

Laura..devouring books like crumpets wrote: "Hop To It

1st April - 1 Month
25+ Easter bunny
26/25

🐇Option 4 Mix and Match🐇


🐰Spell it out

E Reclaimed - Jaymin Eve 13th April
A [book:A Beautiful Wedding|1852..."

Finished 26 books