I regret to announce that my father Karl, FatherMurphy has passed away suddenly on August 27, 2018. He really loved the Bookcrossing community and enjoyed reading the many wonderful books he received from generous BC'ers across the world. I (bookstogive) appreciate your kindness toward them both and especially toward my mom (love2cook) during this difficult time. He will be missed.



I love classic country music. Both to listen to and to collect. I have an extensive collection. Also, have just about all the popular 50's & 60's rock 'n roll music. Can listen to days and days worth and not hear the same song by the same artist twice.

Next I like to read. Think I caught this from my daughter, as she's been a book worm all her life. Put on a Merle Haggard cd, pour me a cup of coffee, and give me a Stuart Woods or Harlan Coben mystery and I'm good to go.

2015 PAGES READ CHALLENGE
Goal 45,000 pages.
JAN 2015
1. Political Suicide by Michael Palmer (355)
2. Full Black by Brad Thor (382)
3. Soft Target by Stephen Hunter (256)
4. Gone by James Patterson (386)
5. The Third Bullet by Stephen Hunter (485)
6. The Striker by Clive Cussler (402)
7. True Blue by David Baldacci (588)
8. Firestorm by Iris Johansen (324)
MTD = 3194 YTD = 3194/45000 = 7%
FEBRUARY 2015
1. Act of Treason by Vince Flynn (467)
2. Last to Die by Tess Gerritsen (501)
3. Mean Streak by Sandra Brown (409)
4. The 9th Girl by Tami Hoag (405)
5. The Assassin by Clive Cussler (405)
6. Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child (377)
7. Moving Target by J. A. Jance (340)
MTD = 2904 YTD = 6098/45000 = 13.5%
MARCH 2015
1. Blood Dreams by Kay Hooper (324)
2. Blood Sins by Kay Hooper (296)
3. Blood Ties by Kay Hooper (311)
4. Body Heat by Brenda Novak (441)
5. Hide by Lisa Gardner (451)
6. The Mayan Secrets by Clive Cussler (394)
7. Don't Look Twice by Andrew Gross (452)
8. Say Goodbye by Lisa Gardner (452)
9. Power Down by Ben Coes (449)
10. Second Watch by J. A. Jance (452)
MTD = 4022 YTD = 10120/45000 = 22%
APRIL 2015
1. The Gods of Guilt by Michael Connelly (387)
2. Cold Granite by Stuart MacBride (458)
3. Deep Storm by Lincoln Child (419)
4. Terminal Freeze by Lincoln Child (429)
5. TripTych by Karin Slaughter (580)
6. Think Twice by Lisa Scottoline (374)
7. Cyclops by Clive Cussler (473)
8. Bomb Shell by Catherine Coulter (392)
9. Coup D'etat by Ben Coes (466)
MTD = 3978 YTD = 14098/45000 = 31%
MAY 2015
1. Fear Nothing by Lisa Gardner (404)
2. Cold Pursuit by Carla Neggers (376)
3. Foreign Influence by Brad Thor (532)
4. Blowback by Brad Thor (575)
5. American Assassin by Vince Flynn (516)
6. Fade Away by Harlan Coben (355)
7. State of the Union by Brad Thor (532)
8. Eyes Wide Open by Andrew Gross (437)
MTD = 3727 YTD = 17825/45000 = 39.6%
JUNE 2015
1. The Last Patriot by Brad Thor (480)
2. One False Move by Alex Kava (379)
3. Blood Line by James Rollins (447)
4. Private L.A. by James Patterson (501)
5. The Apostle by Brad Thor (358)
6. The Cutting by James Hayman (322)
7. Reckless by Andrew Gross (504)
8. The Athena Project by Brad Thor (398)
9. Mortal Stakes by Robert B Parker (328)
MTD = 3717 YTD = 21542/45000 = 47.8%
JULY 2015
1. Path of the Assassin by Brad Thor (511)
2. Second Honeymoon by James Patterson(424)
3. The Unquiet by John Connolly (418)
4. The First Commandment By Brad Thor (458)
5. The Sentry by Robert Crais (306)
6. Naked Greed by Stuart Woods (307)
7. Takedown by Brad Thor (441)
8. Standup Guy by Stuart Woods (312)
9. Invisible by James Patterson (401)
10. Paris Match by Stuart Woods (311)
11. The Eye of Heaven by Clive Cussler (389)
MTD = 4278 YTD - 25820/45000 = 57%
AUGUST 2015
1. Perish Twice by Robert B. Parker (293)
2. Flesh and Blood by Patricia Cornwell (369)
3. Act of War by Brad Thor (358)
4. The Vendetta Defense by Lisa Scottoline (518)
5. Unlucky 13 by James Patterson (384)
6. Kill Shot by Vince Flynn (385)
7. W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton (593)
8. Thunderhead by Lincoln Child & Douglas Preston (483)
9. The First Rule by Robert Crais (308)
10. Touching Evil by Kay Hooper (358)
11. Whisper of Evil by Kay Hooper (392)
MTD = 4439 YTD = 30259/45000 = 67%
SEPTEMBER 2015
1. Sense of Evil by Kay Hooper (357)
2. Hidden Order by Brad Thor (456)
3. The Bootlegger by Clive Cussler (435)
4. Black List by Brad Thor (456)
5. Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson (372)
6. The Last Man by Vince Flynn (544)
7. Taking Eve by Iris Johansen (453)
MTD = 3047 YTD = 33306/45000 = 74%
OCTOBER 2015
1. Hunting Eve by Iris Johansen (349)
2. Silencing Eve by Iris Johansen (581)
3. Deadline by John Sandford (388)
4. Remains of Innocence by J.A. Jance (512)
5. The Lions of Lucerne by Brad Thor (598)
6. I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson (383)
7. A Heartbeat Away by Michael Palmer (404)
8. The Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell (463)
9. Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben (343)
10. Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn (515)
MTD = 4536 YTD = 37842/45000 = 84%
NOVEMBER 2015
1. Burn by James Patterson (476)
2. Memorial Day by Vince Flynn (574)
3. The Solomon Curse by Clive Cussler (392)
4. Pursuit of Honor by Vince Flynn (431)
5. Live Wire by Harlan Coben (375)
6. Term Limits by Vince Flynn (612)
7. Edge of Battle by Dale Brown (437)
8. The Third Option by Vince Flynn (402)
9. Mirage by Clive Cussler (537)
10. The Last Refuge by Ben Coes (403)
MTD = 4637 YTD = 42479/45000 = 94%
DECEMBER 2015
1. Protect and Defend by Vince Flynn (405)
2. Ghost Ship by Clive Cussler (440)
3. The Final Cut by Catherine Coulter (530)
4. Criminal by Karin Slaughter (612)
5. The Forgotten Room by Lincoln Child (290)
6. Havana Storm by Clive Cussler (452)
7. The Sins of the Father by Jeffrey Archer (339)
8. Personal by Lee Child (528)
9. Separation of Power by Vince Flynn (515)
MTD = 4660 YTD = 47139/45000 = 105%

2016 PAGES READ CHALLENGE
Goal 45,000 Pages

JANUARY 2016
1. Back Spin by Harlan Coben (343)
2. Die Again by Tess Gerritsen (417)
3. Executive Power by Vince Flynn (482)
4. No Way Back by Andrew Gross (342)
5. Long Lost by Harlan Coben (290)
6. Undone by Karin Slaughter (570)
7. Stalking the Angel by Robert Crais (260)
8. Faithless by Karin Slaughter (552)
9. The Faithful Spy by Alex Berenson (461)
10. The Paris Option by Robert Ludlum (425)
MTD = 4142 YTD = 4142/45000 = 9%
FEBRUARY 2016
1. Unseen by Karin Slaughter (530)
2. Deadline by Sandra Brown (486)
MTD = 1016 YTD = 5158/45000 = 11%
MARCH 2016
1. The Last Detective by Robert Crais (337)
2. Haven by Kay Hooper (326)
3. Hostage by Kay Hooper (306)
4. Lullaby Town by Robert Crais (317)
5. Hunting Fear by Kay Hooper (350)
6. Poseidon's Arrow by Clive Cussler (520)
7. Haunted by Kay Hooper (310)
8. Dead Zero by Stephen Hunter (505)
MTD - 2971 YTD = 8129/45000 = 18%
APRIL 2016
1. Stealing Shadows by Kay Hooper (356)
2. Hiding in the Shadows by Kay Hooper (339)
3. Out of the Shadows by Kay Hooper (341)
4. Zero Hour by Clive Cussler (390)
5. The Judas Goat by Robert B. Parker (203)
6. Chill of Fear by Kay Hooper (338)
7. The Storm by Clive Cussler (404)
8. Killjoy by Julie Garwood (372)
9. Sleeping With Fear by Kay Hooper (350)
10. Blood Flag by Steve Martini (328)
11. The Survivor by Vince Flynn/Kyle Mills (388)
12. Hope to Die by James Patterson (374)
MTD = 4183 YTD = 12312/45000 = 27%
MAY 2016
1. The First Prophet by Kay Hooper (390)
2. The Watchman by Robert Crais (292)
3. Fever Dream by Preston & Child (562)
4. Hot Blooded by Lisa Jackson (463)
5. Cold Blooded by Lisa Jackson (479)
6. Cross Justice by James Patterson (420)
7. Private #1 Suspect by James Patterson (398)
8. In the Name of Honor by Richard North Patterson (598)
9. The Bone Yard by Jefferson Bass (325)
10. X by Sue Grafton (403)
MTD = 4330 YTD = 16642/45000 = 37%
JUNE2016
1. Gathering Prey by John Sandford (407)
2. Chasing Darkness by Robert Crais (391)
3. Dark Summer by Iris Johansen (594)
4. The Forgotten Man by Robert Crais (342)
5. The Burning Room by Michael Connelly (388)
6. A Deadly Web by Kay Hooper (295)
7. The Murder House by James Patterson (451)
8. Devil's Gate by Clive Cussler (474)
9. Crash & Burn by Lisa Gardner (474)
10. Let the Dead Sleep by Heather Graham (331)
11. America by Stephens Coonts (436)
MTD = 4583 YTD = 21225/45000 = 47%
JULY 2016
1. Indigo Slam by Robert Crais (307)
2. Extreme Prey by John Sandford (406)
3. The Crossing by Michael Connelly (388)
4. Serpent by Clive Cussler (474)
5. Piranha by Clive Cussler (421)
6. The Ugly Duckling by Iris Johansen (408)
7. Make Me by Lee Child (402)
8. Foreign Affairs by Stuart Woods (311)
9. Tremor by Craig Dirgo (360)
10. Taken by Robert Crais (341)
MTD = 3818 YTD = 25043/45000 = 55%
AUGUST 2016
1. Best Kept Secrets by Sandra Brown (441)
2. Dishonorable Intentions by Stuart Woods (341)
3. Cut and Thrust by Stuart Woods (394)
4. The Guilty by David Baldacci (420)
5. L. A. Requiem by Robert Crais (391)
6. Master Sniper by Stephen Hunter (402)
7. Accused by Lisa Scottoline (354)
8. Rainwater by Sandra Brown (316)
9. Indelible by Karin Slaughter (360)
MTD = 3419 YTD = 28462/45000 = 63%
SEPTEMBER 2016
1. Downfall by J A Jance (383)
2. Heart of Evil by Heather Graham (376)
3. Death in Paradise by Robert B Parker (294)
4. Rough Weather by Robert B Parker (294)
5. The Third Gate by Lincoln Child (403)
6. School Days by Robert B Parker (295)
7. Truth or Die by James Patterson (383)
8. A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava (400)
9. Walking Shadow by Robert B Parker (270)
MTD = 3098 YTD = 31560/45000 = 70%
OCTOBER 2016
1. Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben (390)
2. The Professional by Robert B Parker (289)
3. Splint Second by Alex Kava (408)
4. High Profile by Robert B Parker (290)
5. Broken by Karin Slaughter (452)
6. The Soul Catcher by Alex Kava (409)
7. Blue Screen by Robert B Parker (306)
8. The Spy by Clive Cussler (436)
9. Cold River by Carla Neggers (352)
10. Insatiable Appetites by Stuart Woods (309)
11. Smooth Operator by Stuart Woods (339)
12. The Games by James Patterson (366)
MTD = 4346 YTD = 35906/45000 = 79%
NOVEMBER 2016
1. 14th Deadly Sin by James Patterson (349)
2. Private Vegas by James Patterson (386)
3. Home by Harlan Coben (387)
4. Damaged by Lisa Scottoline (375)
5. Betrayed by Lisa Scottoline (343)
6. Damaged by Alex Kava (345)
7. Fractured by Karin Slaughter (514)
8. Private Royals (Bookshots)by James Patterson (125)
9. Private Sydney by James Patterson (453)
10. Fireproof by Alex Kava (420)
11. Hotwire by Alex Kava (372)
12. The Mediterranean Caper by Clive Cussler (372)
MTD = 4441 YTD = 40347/45000 = 89%
DECEMBER 2016
1. Gray Mountain by John Grisham (368)
2. Stranded by Alex Kava (323)
3. The Forgotten Man by Robert Crais (356)
4. The Hunt Club by John Lescroart (532)
5. A Necessary Evil by Alex Kava (490)
6. Carnal Curiosity by Stuart Woods (309)'
7. White Fire by Preston & Child (494)
MTD = 2872 YTD = 43219/45000 = 96%
2017 PAGES READ CHALENGE
JANUARY 2017
1. Hot Pursuit by Stuart Woods (337)
2. Scandalous Behavior by Stuart Woods (309)
3. At the Stroke of Madness by Alex Kava (378)
4. Chase by James Patterson (Bookshots) (115)
5. Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham (344)
6. Let's Play Make-Believe by James Patterson (113)
7. Nano by Robin Cook (530)
8. The Breaking Point by Jefferson Bass (373)
9. The Inquisitor's Key by Jefferson Bass (484)
10. Breaking Point by C.J. Box (367)
11. Three Weeks to say Goodbye by C.J. Box (350)
12. Final Target by Steven Gore (498)
MTD = 4198 YTD = 4198/45000 = 9.3%
FEBRUARY 2017
1. Black Friday by Alex Kava (327)
2. Exposed by Alex Kava (373)
3. Cold Dawn by Carla Neggers (379)
4. Demolition Angel by Robert Crais (374)
5. Order to Kill by Vince Flynn (374)
6. Bullseye by James Patterson (339)
7. Malice by Lisa Jackson (504)
8. Cross Kill by James Patterson (Bookshots)(111)
9. Virgin by James Patterson (232)
MTD = 3026 YTD = 7224/45000 = 16%
MARCH 2017
1. The Dark Tide by Andrew Gross (533)
2. Missing You by Harlan Coben (399)
3. The Pharaoh's Secret by Clive Cussler (422)
4. Cold Cold Heart by Tami Hoag (388)
5. Fool Me Twice by Robert B. Parker (308)
6. The Stranger by Harlan Coben (386)
7. One Perfect Lie by Lisa Scottoline (338)
8. Endangered by C. J. Box (412)
MTD = 3186 YTD = 10410/45000 = 23%
APRIL 2017
1. Back of Beyond by C.J. Box (475)
2. Dead North by Sue Henry (370)
3. On The Run by Iris Johansen (368)
4. One Mile Under by Andrew Gross (468)
5. Force of Nature by C.J. Box (385)
6. Running From the Law by Lisa Scottoline (446)
7. Dance of the Bones by J.A. Jance (355)
8. 15th Affair by James Patterson (351)
9. Blue Heaven by C. J. Box (349)
MTD = 3570 YTD = 13980/45000 = 31%
MAY 2017
1. Depraved Heart by Patricia Cornwell (466)
2. NYPD Red 3 by James Patterson (359)
3. Borderline by Navada Barr (399)
4. Deadly Fate by Heather Graham (363)
5. NYPD Red 4 by James Patterson (379)
6. Power Play by Catherine Coulter (449)
7. Damned if You Do by Robert B Parker (293)
8. The Island by Heather Graham (377)
9. Cemetery Dance by Preston & Child (577)
10. Resurrect by David E. Stevens (374)
11. Fugitive by Phillip Margolin (426)
MTD = 4457 YTD = 18437/45000 = 40.9%
JUNE 2017
1. Betrayal by Tim Tigner (211)
2. Almost Dead by Lisa Jackson (448)
3. If She Only Knew by Lisa Jackson (445)
4. Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs (456)
5. The Ambler Warning by Robert Ludlum (489)
6. Stardust by Robert B Parker (289)
7. Eye for an Eye by Ben Coes (422)
8. Sunset Express by Robert Crais (404)
9. Trust Fund by Stephen Frey (358
MTD = 3522 YTD = 21959/45000 = 48.7%
JULY 2017
1. The Break Down by B.A. Paris (328)
2. Missing Persons by Stephen White (515)
3. Sliver of Truth by Lisa Unger (431)
4. The Second Chair by John Lescroart (607)
5. The Mercy Rule by John Lescroart (611)
6. Never Die Alone by Lisa Jackson (428)
7. Shiver by Lisa Jackson (512)
8. Pacific Vortex by Clive Cussler (266)
MTD = 3698 YTD = 25657/45000 = 57%
AUGUST 2017
1. Picture Me Dead by Heather Graham (424)
2. The Ice Limit by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (491)
3. No One to Trust by Iris Johansen (301)
4. Victim Six by Gregg Olsen (418)
5. Target Response by William W. Johnstone (314)
6. Burn by Nevada Barr (472)
7. In Their Footsteps by Tess Gerritsen (329)
8. Killing Fear by Allison Brennan (429)
MTD = 3178 YTD = 28835/45000 = 64%
SEPTEMBER 2017
1. Paper Money by Ken Follett (253)
2. The Bitter Season by Tami Hoag (502)
3. Calico Joe by John Grisham (198)
4. The Whistler by John Grisham (471)
5. Winterkill by C. J. Box (372)
6. Sahara by Clive Cussler (541)
7. Ghost Shadow by Heather Graham (361)
MTD = 2698 YTD = 31533/45000 = 70%
OCTOBER 2017
1. Code of Conduct by Brad Thor (450)
2. Open Season by C. J. Box (296)
3. Out of Range by C. J. Box (310)
4. Hidden by James Patterson (Bookshots) (115)
5. Cross the Line by James Patterson (373)
6. Night School by Lee Child (369)
7. Foreign Agent by Brad Thor (339)
8. Family Jewels by Stuart Woods (311)
9. Cold Betrayal by J. A. Jance (337
10. NYPD Red 2 by James Patterson (392)
11. Escape Clause by John Sandford (392)
12. Sex, Lies & Serious Money (339)
MTD = 4023 YTD = 35556/45000 = 79%
NOVEMBER 2017
1. Claw Back by J..A. Jance (324)
2. Never, Never by James Patterson (363)
3. Darkest Fear by Harlan Coben (319)
4. The End Game by Catherine Coulter (450)
5. Stone Cold by C. J. Box (370)
6. Nemesis by Catherine Coulter (384)
7. Off the Grid by C.J. Box (371)
8. Come and Get Us by James Patterson (Bookshots) (139)
9. Private Gold by James Patterson (Bookshots) (128)
10. Malicious by James Patterson (Bookshots) (125)
11. French Twist by James Patterson (Bookshots) (143)
MTD = 3501 YTD = 39057/45000 = 86.7%
DECEMBER 2017
1. Blood Trail by C. J. Box (301)
2. Below the Belt by Stuart Woods (325)
3. Fear the Dark by Kay Hooper (265)
4. The Highway by C. J. Box (383)
5. Nowhere to Run by C. J. Box (356)
6. The Lost Key by Catherine Coulter (450)
7. Free Fire by C. J. Box (429)
8. Love You More by Lisa Gardner (412)
MTD = 2921 YTD = 41978/45000 = 93%

2018 PAGES READ CHALLENGE (GOAL 40,000 PAGES)
January 2018
1. Badlands by C. J. Box (278)
2. Below Zero by C. J. Box (324)
3. Head to Head by Linda Ladd (380)
4. Voodoo River by Robert Crais (298)
5. Crimson Shore by Preston & Child (395)
6. Find Her by Lisa Gardner (402)
7. The Neighbor by Lisa Gardner (483)
8. Every Fifteen Minutes by Lisa Scottoline (435)
MTD = 2995 YTD = 2995/40000 = 7%
February 2018
1. Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottoline (359)
2. The Midnight Line by Lee Child (368)
3. Golden Prey by John Sandford (392)
4. No Middle Name by Lee Child (418)
5. Ring in the Dead by J. A. Jance (97)
6. The Devil's Triangle by Catherine Coulter (495)
7. Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline (362)
8. The Late Show by Michael Connelly (405)
9. Killer Chef by James Patterson (125)
10. Don't Go by Lisa Scottoline (376)
11. The Medical Examiner by James Patterson (Bookshots) (125)
12. The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly (392)
MTD = 3914 YTD = 6909/40000 = 17%
MARCH 2018
1. Insidious by Catherine Coulter (358)
2. Without Mercy by Jefferson Bass (342)
3. The Killing Hour by Lisa Gardner (461)
4. Live to Tell by Lisa Gardner (452)
5. The Emperor's Revenge by Clive Cussler (451)
6. Alone by Lisa Gardner (451)
7. The Rooster Bar by John Grisham (352)
8. Hunted by James Patterson (Bookshots)(140)
9. The Trial by James Patterson (Bookshots) (110)
10. 113 Minutes by James Patterson (Bookshots) (139)
11. Black & Blue by James Patterson (Bookshots) (144)
12. The House Husband by James Patterson (Bookshots) (119)
13. Nighthawk by Clive Cussler (454)
14. King and Maxwell by David Baldacci (422)
MTD: 4395 YTD = 11304/40000 = 28%
APRIL 2018
1. Extreme Justice by William Bernhardt (376)
2. Typhoon Fury by Clive Cussler (436)
3. Tail Spin by Catherine Coulter (352)
4. Killer Smile by Lisa Scottoline (416)
5. Havoc by Jack Du Brul (402)
6. Free Fall by Robert Crais (275)
7. The Oath by John Lescroart (468)
MTD = 2725 YTD = 14029/40000 = 35%
MAY 2018
1. Run Before the Wind by Stuart Woods (310)
2. Memory Man by David Baldacci (544)
3. Pirate by Clive Cussler (387)
4. Use of Force by Brad Thor (360)
5. Shadow Play by Iris Johansen (341)
6. Hide Away by Iris Johansen (322)
7. Night and Day by Iris Johansen (342)
8. 16th Seduction by James Patterson (350)
9. Fatal Tide by Iris Johansen (338)
10. Sudden Death by Allison Brennan (434)
11. Cutting Edge by Allison Brennan (405)
MTD = 4123 YTD = 18152/40000 = 45%
JUNE 2018
1. Everything to Lose by Andrew Gross (398)
2. Storm Cycle by Iris & Roy Johansen (404)
3. Odessa Sea by Clive Cussler (486)
4. Gideon's Corpse by Preston & Child (355)
5. And Then You Die by Iris Johansen (322)
6. Eye of the Storm by Jack Higgins (150)
7. Degree of Guilt by Richard North Patterson (711)
MTD = 2826 YTD = 20978/40000 = 52%
JULY 2018
1. Camino Island by John Grisham (357)
2. A Blind Eye by G. M. Ford (294)
3. Lady Killer by Lisa Scottoline (420)
4. Never Say Die by Tess Gerritsen (285)
MTD = 1356 YTD = 22334/30000 = 74%
AUGUST 2018
1. 1. Devil's Corner by Lisa Scottoline (472)
MTD = 472) YTD = 22806/22806 = 100%

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