Fifty Nifty US States: Minnesota
February 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
1. Number: 32nd State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #3, or #2, or #32 OR read a book with a page count that includes 3 and 2 (share page count).
Snow Kissed - RaeAnne Thayne (Canary Street/HQN - Oct 2025) (Shelter Springs #3) - Feb 8
2. State Animal (Mammal): Black Bear
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter B or ends with R (ignore A, An or The).
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter B or ends with R (ignore A, An or The).
Big Sky Safe House - Juno Rushdan (HI #2328 - Dec 2025) - Feb 2
3. State Bird: Common loon
* Read a book with a predominantly black cover or black and white (post cover).
4. State Flower: Pink and white lady slipper
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter P, W, L or S (share name).
* Read a book with a predominantly black cover or black and white (post cover).
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter P, W, L or S (share name).
The Blind Lyon - Sandra Sookoo (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) (Peregrine) - Feb 14
5. State Tree: Red Pine
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in REDPINE.
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in REDPINE.
One Night to Twin Surprise - Rachel Dove (HMED #1499 - Nov 2025) (author) - Feb 20
6. Official State Nickname: North Star State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NORTH STAR STATE (2 Word Minimum).
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NORTH STAR STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Hero's Touch - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Feb 2026) - Feb 6
7. Popular Attraction: Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox
statues located in Bemidji.
* Read a book with a character named Paul or Babe OR whose location begins with a letter BEMIDJI (share location).
* Read a book with a character named Paul or Babe OR whose location begins with a letter BEMIDJI (share location).
The Lyon Returns - Kimberly Keyes (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) (England) - Feb 19
8. Must Try Food: Hot Dish
Hot Dish is a combination of beef or chicken, veggies and canned cream of mushroom soup traditionally topped with tater tots, and the response will be "hot dish." This easy-to-make casserole can be found everywhere from church suppers to family reunions.
* Read a book with the words HOT DISH in the text (share pg/loc#) OR where people eat a casserole OR where a character attends a church supper or family reunion.
Hot Dish is a combination of beef or chicken, veggies and canned cream of mushroom soup traditionally topped with tater tots, and the response will be "hot dish." This easy-to-make casserole can be found everywhere from church suppers to family reunions.
* Read a book with the words HOT DISH in the text (share pg/loc#) OR where people eat a casserole OR where a character attends a church supper or family reunion.
Desperate Justice - Bonnie Vanak (HI #2349 - Nov 2025) (family) - Feb 24
9. Weird Fact: No Dirty Tires
It is illegal to drive a truck or other vehicle whose wheels or tires deposit mud, dirt, sticky substances, litter or other material on any street or highway. This one is still on the books in Minnetonka under section 845.010 – Public Nuisances.
* Read a book with the word DIRTY in the title OR with a cover that shows a wheel or tire (show cover).
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Minnesota.
It is illegal to drive a truck or other vehicle whose wheels or tires deposit mud, dirt, sticky substances, litter or other material on any street or highway. This one is still on the books in Minnetonka under section 845.010 – Public Nuisances.
* Read a book with the word DIRTY in the title OR with a cover that shows a wheel or tire (show cover).
* Read a book that takes place in Minnesota.
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