Couch Surfing Quarterly Challenge

Couch Surfing Quarterly Challenge
March 15, 2021- June 14, 2021


 
 
What is Couch Surfing you ask? It is something to dream about participating in once this pandemic is over!
 
How Couchsurfing Works-
You have friends all over the world, you just haven't met them yet!
Couchsurfing is a service that connects members to a global community of travelers. Use Couchsurfing to find a place to stay or share your home and hometown with travelers.
 
For this challenge you will be imagining we are finally post-pandemic and can travel anywhere! Or have others visit you!
 
Below are some things to consider when creating the perfect space for your guests, or what you would look for if you are the one to do the couch surfing.
 
Pick a level and begin reading on March 15th!
 
Level 1- Read 5 books- You are dreaming of taking a trip
Level 2- Read 10 books- You are considering hosting some couch surfers
Level 3- Read 15 books- You have contacted a couch surfing agency and started looking
Level 4- Read 20 books- You are on your way to a new city and to meet new people that will host you!
Level 5- Read 30 books- Your home is ready for guests and booked!
*Bonus- can be added to any level
 
 
**There is no minimum page requirement for this challenge.
Audiobooks and rereads are allowed.
You can always add levels as you go.
You may update your original post with your progress or repost , it is your choice. But please repost upon completion**
 
Tasks for the Couch Surfing Quarterly Challenge 

30/30
 
What kind of home do you live in or are looking for?
🥔1. Apartment - Read a book with friends in the story or a book you would share with others.
Hummingbird Lane - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Apr 2021) - Apr 9
 
🥔2. House - Read a book with a wealthy character or a book that is a stand-alone.
 
🥔3. Cabin - Read a book with a blue-collar worker or a book you want to get cozy with and read (maybe sit by a fire or wear cozy socks?).
The Bartender's Secret - Caro Carson (HSE #2748 - Feb 2020) (bartender) - Apr 30
 
🥔4. Boat - read a book with a character in the medical field (for when you get seasick) or a book that you hope rocks your world.

 
Where?
🥔5. City - read a book set in a city or a book with grey or black on the cover
So Right...With Mr. Wrong - Anna DePalo (HD #2802 - Apr 2021) - Mar 29
 
🥔6. Country - read a book set in the country or small town or a book with brown on the cover
Tempting in Texas - Delores Fossen (HQN - Feb 2021) (small town) - Apr 6
 
🥔7. Farm or Ranch - read a western romance or a book with green on the cover
What Happens at the Ranch... - Christy Jeffries (HSE #2810 - Jan 2021) - Mar 23
 
🥔8. Mountains - read a sports romance or a book with white on the cover
Secrets of Seduction - Nicole Jordan (Random House - May 2014) (white on the cover) - May 28
 
🥔9. Seashore - read a book set on or near the water or a book with blue on the cover

 
What will you offer to sleep on or have your guests sleep on?
🥔10. Bed - read a book with a bed or pillow on the cover or a book that you want to read while in bed.
Colton Nursery Hideout - Dana Nussio (HRS #2128 - Mar 2021) (crib) - Apr 2
 
🥔11. Couch - read a YA or New Adult book or a small book (your choice as to page count)
An Unexpected Encounter - Deb Marlowe (Deb Marlowe - Sept 2013) (104 pages) - Mar 30
 
🥔12. Air Mattress - Read a book with a character in the airline industry or a book with a sky on the cover.
The Last One Home - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2834 - May 2021) (sky) - Apr 11
 
🥔13. Sleeping Bag - Read a book with a child in the story or a book with a colorful cover.

 
What kind of host are you? What kind are you looking for?
🥔14. Early Riser - Read the first in a series or a book with a 1 in the page count.
A New Foundation - Rochelle Alers (HSE #2828 - Apr 2021) - Mar 21
 
🥔15. Sleeps In - Read a book published at least 2 years ago or a book you might return late to the library if you weren't finished yet.
A Waltz in the Park - Deb Marlowe (Deb Marlowe - Feb 2015) - Mar 31
 
🥔16. Cooks for everyone - read a book with a nurturing character or a book with food on the cover
The Cowgirl's Surprise Match - Nina Crespo (HSE #2818 - Feb 2021) (cake) - Mar 18
 
🥔17. Orders In/Take-Out - read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with a number in the title (written out or numerical).

 
Any Pets?
🥔18. Dog - read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with a reliable or dependable character
The Last Carolina Sister - Michelle Major (HQN - Apr 2021) - Mar 24
 
🥔19. Cat - read a paranormal romance or a book with a stand-offish or loner character.
Presumed Deadly - Cindi Myers (HI #1991 - Apr 2021) (loner) - Mar 25
 
🥔20. Farm Animals - read a book with at least 4 books in its series or a book with the letters 'm,o,o' in the title/author's name/series name.
The Earl's Reluctant Proposal - Louise Allen (HH #1561 - Mar 2021) (Book 4 of 5) - Mar 22
 
🥔21. Fish - read a book set in school or a book with kissing on the cover or in the story.

 
What is the style of your home? Or the style you want?
🥔22. Classic - Read a historical or classic book or a book with an older character
Her Gallant Captain at Waterloo - Diane Gaston (HH #1556 - Feb 2021) - Mar 17
 
🥔23. Modern - Read a contemporary book or a book published in 2021.
Colton's Killer Pursuit - Tara Taylor Quinn (HRS #2124 - Feb 2021) - Apr 1
 
🥔24. Shabby Chic - Read a book with a fashionable character or a book with flowers on the cover
The Heiress's Pregnancy Surprise - Donna Alward (HR #4747 - Feb 2021) (fashion industry) - Mar 15
 
What makes your home the most desirable?
🥔25. Open Bar - read a book with a character in the food/drink industry or a book you can't wait to open.
Undercover Heat - Anna J. Stewart (HRS #2127 - Mar 2021) (restaurant owner) - Mar 27
 
🥔26. Sweets/Chocolates - read a sweet romance or a book with a sweet-looking cover or title.
Sunset on Moonlight Beach - Sheila Roberts (Mira - May 2021) - Apr 28
 
🥔27. Big Screen T.V. - read a book with a larger than life character or a large book (your choice as to page count)
Second Chance Love Song - Jessica Lemmon (HD #2804 - June 2021) (music star) - May 19
 
🥔28. Karaoke Machine - read a book with a character who performs or is fake or a book with a lyrical title (your interpretation).
Runaway Groom - Lynne Marshall (HSE #2827 - Apr 2021) (fake relationship) - Apr 25
 
🥔29. Roaring Fireplace - read a book with a firefighter character or a book with a hot cover.
Reunited with Her Daredevil Doc - Susan Carlisle (HMED #1164 - Mar 2021) - May 27
 
🥔30. Great View - Read a book with scenery on cover (i.e. water, tree, mountain, cute person, building)



 
BONUS
Roll the dice and find out where your next couch-surfing trip takes you! Read a book set in that place.
You may roll the die as many times as you would like and read as many corresponding titles as you want. Have fun on your trip!
 
Dice Roller
 
4/6
 
Dice roll =

🌎1. Europe

🌎2. North or South America

🌎3. Asia

🌎4. Northern Hemisphere

🌎5. Southern Hemisphere

🌎6. Your hometown! You are hosting- read a book set in your country/continent/state

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