Here’s how to play…Identify the correct title of these fiction bestsellers. I’ve  included the author’s initials to help you out.  Leave a comment with the # and the title.  

No copying from other commenters.   Here are more details and the current Leaderboard.  I welcome first timers, you still have a chance to win a prize.

Each question is worth 10 points and answers must be submitted by Wednesday at 5 pm (EST).

1. Grabbed (HC) Caught by Harlan Coben

2. The Mountain Lion Society (SM) The Cougar Club by Susan McBride

3. Extraordinary Beings (TC)  Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier

4. The Lass Who Ran After the Sphere (SAA)  The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Sarah Addison Allen

5. The Appetite Diversions (SC)  The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

6. The Tome Stealer (MZ) The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

7. Transfer Us from Sin (DB)  Deliver Us From Evil by David Balducci

8. Relish the Second (NR)  Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts

9. Down of Wide (PC)  South of Broad by Pat Conroy

10. The Maiden Who Jested With Flame (SL)  The Girl Who Played With Fire by Steig Larsson

Yesterday’s Movie Meme got me thinking about some memorable parties in fiction.  See if you can tell me what book each party is found in.  Leave the number and book title in the comments.

No copying from other commenters or googling – that’s cheating and no fun!

Here are more details and the current leaderboard.  I welcome first timers, you still have a chance to win a prize 🙂

1. As readers we were able to attend 2 wonderful New Year Turkey Curry Buffets.  Goofy sweaters optional.  Bridget Jones’s Diary

2. This tea party had a Hatter, March Hare, Dormouse and a girl who thought it was stupid.  Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

3. Nick watched his neighbor’s parties from afar and was entranced.  Until he was actually invited to one and realized it wasn’t as magical as it seemed from a distance.  The Great Gatsby

4. Gwyn and Thomas are divorcing after 35 years and celebrating with a big bash.  The Divorce Party

5. This Merryton country dance was the first meeting between one of the best-loved couples of all time.  Pride & Prejudice

6. You did not want to be invited to Prince Prospero’s party in this short story by a horror master.  The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe

7. Bob Cratchit and his family’s Christmas celebration was a source of enlightenment for a certain miser.  A Christmas Carol

8. This birthday party planned for an amnesia victim by his maid and her son and was very touching.  The Housekeeper & the Professor

9. Luther & Nora decided to cancel Christmas and take a cruise instead.  Only the Christmas party wouldn’t skip them and neighbors saved the day.  Skipping Christmas

10. A war didn’t stop these socialites from hosting grand parties in Moscow and St. Petersburg.  War & Peace

Each question is worth 10 points and you have until Thursday night to submit answers.

Thank you all for your best wishes on my pregnancy news.  Jason and I really appreciate all of your congratulations.  I decided to quiz you on a few movies that feature pregnancy and/or babies as a main storyline.  I’ve ranked these in the order I liked them best. 

Leave a comment telling me the # and the name of the movie.  No Googling or looking at other commenter’s answers – that’s cheating and no fun!

1. Diane Keaton was never pregnant, but she was a great mom in this 1987 film.  Baby Boom

2. Mia Farrow’s pregnancy was much more difficult than mine in this 1968 horror classic.  Rosemary’s Baby

3. This 2007 cautionary tale made Ellen Page a star.  Juno

4. In 1990 Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, and Steve Gutenberg made the best dad!  Three Men & a Baby

5.  Raising Arizona

6. Becoming a father and a grandfather at the same time kept Steve Martin on his funny toes.  Father of the Bride II

7. This 1988 John Hughes film starts Kevin Bacon as a new husband and somewhat reluctant father.  She’s Having a Baby

8. Keri Russell’s life was pretty bleak until the birth of her baby brought her real happiness.  Waitress

9. Not sure why this is in black & white.  Junior

10.   Knocked Up

11. Bruce Willis is perfect as the baby in this 1989 comedy with Kirstie Alley as his mom.  Look Who’s Talking

12. Hugh Grant becomes a bit freaked out when his girlfriend, Julianne Moore, becomes pregnant.  9 Months

Each movie title is worth 8 points.  You can earn an extra 4 points by adding a pregnancy or baby movie not mentioned here.

Answers to last week’s quiz.  The new leaderboard.

I really like watching Drew Barrymore onscreen.  She has such a fun personality and I think she’d be so fun to hang out with.  I’ve listed her characters in the order that I like the movies best with the name of a co-star.  Can you identify the movie?  Leave a comment telling me the # and the name of the movie.  No Googling or looking at other commenter’s answers – that’s cheating and no fun!

1. Danielle De Barbarac (1998) Angelica Huston played her stepmother. Ever After

2. Julie (1998) Adam Sandler was her 80’s love interest.  The Wedding Singer

3. Casey (1996) Neve Campbell was really the star of the show.  Scream

4. Josie Gellar (1999) David Arquette played her cool brother.  Never Been Kissed

5. Dylan Sanders (2000) Cameron Diaz played another third of this trio.  Charlie’s Angels

6. Lucy Whitmore (2004) Adam Sandler is back as her daily love interest.  50 First Dates

7. Gertie (1982)  Henry Thomas played her brother.  E.T.

8. Sophie Fisher (2007) Hugh Grant played her musical partner.  Music & Lyrics

9. Sugar (1995)  Val Kilmer was the star of the show.  Batman Forever

10. Rosie (2009) Robert DeNiro was my favorite part of this movie.  Everybody’s Fine

11. Casey Brodsky (1984) Ryan O’Neal plays her father.  Irreconcilable Differences

12. Sally Jackson (1998) Luke Wilson is the nice guy.  Home Fries

13. Nancy Kendricks (2003) Ben Stiller plays her boyfriend.  Duplex

14. Casey Roberts (1995) Chris O’Donnell plays her love interest.  Mad Love

15. Karen Pomeroy (2001)  Jake Gyllenhaal was the star of this head scratcher.  Donnie Darko

16. Lindsey (2005)  Jimmy Fallon was her feverish love interest.  Fever Pitch

17. Ivy (1992) Tom Skerritt played the naughty father.  Poison Ivy

Last week’s quiz here. Thanks for all of your wonderful answers!  I will be in the French spirit before I ever set foot in Paris 🙂   Current Leaderboard here.  Each correct title worth 6 points.

I had fun with the Color Scattergories Quiz last month and thought we could try a different version today.  Next month I’m headed to France!  We are going to visit friends in Lyon and then to spend some time in Paris.  So, this is French Scattergories. 

List up to 10 titles or movies that are set in France.  The title only counts if you are the only one who lists it.  If there are repeats no one gets points.

So, you may come up with 10 titles and get 0 points or give me one title and get 10 points.   Tricky, huh? 

Feel free to browse your own blogs or bestseller lists for ideas.  You have until Thursday night to submit your answers.

10 points per title.  New Leaderboard.

I love the show Survivor.  Jason and I like to watch and argue over who is going to win.  He loves to watch the evil Russell and Russell makes me want to throw something at the tv or leave the room.  So, this week’s quiz is all about literary villains.  How many do you know?

No googling or cheating off other commenters.  Your first answer is the one accepted.  Each one is worth 10 points.  You can answer until Thursday night.

Answers to last week’s quiz.  Who is the new leader on the leaderboard?

1.  This villain has the blood of Desdemona on his conscience if not on his hands.  And no it’s not Othello.  Iago

2. The world’s favorite wizard was the only one who dared speak his name. Voldemort

3. He famously said, ” A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.”  Hannibal Lecter

4. White Witch (The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe)

5. First he wanted to be like Dickie Greenleaf. And then he became him.  Tom Ripley (The Talented Mr. Ripley)

6. This housekeeper tormented the young Rebecca, but she did get her just desserts in the end, right?  Mrs. Danvers

7. He wanted to control Middle Earth and  The Ring at any cost.  I don’t like anyone who beats up Gandalf.  Sauron or Sarumon

8.

9. This villian would not leave my beloved Jamie Fraser alone.  Jack Randall (Outlander)

10. Name either of the two villians who ruined poor Lolita. Humbert Humbert or Clare Quilty

This week’s quiz topic is or may become obvious,  but I won’t spoil the fun.

No Googling and no copying off other commenters.  Your first answer is the one accepted.  Each question worth 10.25 points.

Last week’s Irish Actor’s results.  Leaderboard after 2 weeks.  Don’t forget that you don’t have to be the leader to win a prize.  And the prizes will be coming all the way from France in May 🙂

1. Buzz Aldrin wrote the book Magnificent Desolation.  What’s Aldrin’s claim to fame?  2nd man to walk on the moon

2. This colorful Cincinnati Bengals star wrote a book about what football has meant to his life.  Chad Ochocinco

3. This sexy beach gal and pop culture personality has penned a couple of novels.  Pamela Anderson

4. Shannen Doherty has a book out this year called Badass.  What 5 numbers made her famous?  90210

5. It’s hard being a single mom of 8.  This mom already has three books under her belt.  Kate Gosselin

6. This host with the most has written a book about staying sane in Hollywood.  Tom Bergeron

7. This judge is a stickler and doesn’t mind telling it how it is.  Oh, and he’s written a book about his life subtitled, From Barrow Boy to Ballroom.  Len Goodman

8. So what do all these authors have in common?  Currently on Dancing With the Stars