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DHASG March Challenge

Introduction: March is the first month of spring and the last month of winter. It's also the month of Spring Break. And there's St. Patrick's Day. Lots of cool things about March. Hope you find March to be a fun month!

Rules:


1. Any DHASG member can participate in the challenge.
2. Books must be read between March 1st and March 31st.
3. A book may only be used once in the challenge.
4. Please sign up and list your stats or link to the completed stats listing when you finish the challenge.
5. In your stats, include book title, author, date read, and how it represents the specific part of the challenge.
6. Enjoy and happy reading.

Levels:

1. Third Times a Charm: Read 9-12 books.
2. Three Leaf Clover: Read 5-8 books.
3. Third Place: Read 3-4 books.

Categories:

1. Pot of Gold: In honor of St. Patrick's Day on March 17th, read a book that brings to mind the old folklore about Leprechauns and their pots of gold. Read a book that represents your personal pot of gold. In other words, it's a 4 or 5 star read.
2.Erin Go Bragh: This is translated as expressing allegiance to Ireland. In honor of Irish American Month, read a book that represents Irish heritage and culture. You could read a book that has green, white or orange* (or all three) on the cover, a book set in Ireland, or with characters of Irish descent. You could even read a book written by an author with an Irish first or last name.
3.Herstory: March is Women's History Month. Read a book with a woman who is making history of her own, a biography about a prominent or lesser known woman who made history, or a historical romance that has a lead woman character. Here are some tidbits about Woman's History Month: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/20...
4.Mars: The Month of March is named after the Roman god Mars, the god of war. You can read a book that represents traits of Mars, such as being Roman, being a strong warrior, or even having godlike strengths. It's up to you.
5.Old Stuff is Good Stuff: March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. The purpose of the day is to break from the old routine you have. Let's celebrate by reading a book that is about old stuff. You could read a history book, a historical fiction novel, a book that was originally published or written before 1980, or a book that deals with antiquity in some other way. Or you could avoid the norm and read a book that you wouldn't normally read.
6.Texas Independence Day: March 2nd is Texas Independence Day, the day that Texans celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas. Texans still like to think of themselves as a separate Republic. Let's celebrate by celebrating Texas. Read a book set in Texas, written by a Texan or featuring a prominent character who is from Texas.
7.I Want You to be Happy!: March 3rd is a day to focus on being unselfish. Caring for others and wishing them happy. Read a book that features this sentiment in some way.
8.Out like a Lamb: It's still winter, sort of. Let's enjoy winter a little longer by reading a book that features a winter setting.
9.3.14: March 14th is National Pi Day. It stands for Pi, the mathematical concept presented by π, begins with 3.14 , and never ends. Read a book that presents Pi. It could be about science or math. It could have a title that has the a title that spells out the letters Pi, or is written by someone's whose first and last name start with P and i. If you can think of another way to represent this, let us know.
10.Dumbstruck Day: March 15th is this day, and it represents that feeling of being dumbstruck which is defined as surprised or shocked to the degree of loss of speech. Read a book that leaves you dumbstruck, has a truly shocking plot twist, or takes you by surprise. Or your could read a book where a character is dumbstruck by some event.
11.Flower Garden Day: For Plant a Flower Day, March 12, let's plant metaphorical flowers by reading a book that either has a flower on its cover, is written by someone whose name is a flower, or has a prominent character with a flower name. Here is a list of flowers to work with: http://www.namesofflowers.net/names-o...
12.National Goof Off Day: March 22nd is National Goof Off Day. Take this day to take it easy and enjoy yourself, you can count any book that you read on this day.

Information about March Holidays taken from Holiday Insights page: http://holidayinsights.com/moreholida...





*Note correction made in Challenge Category #2-The Irish flag is green, white and orange.

Challenge Participants

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Tina Theresa
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DHASG March Monthly Challenge
Three Leaf Clover: 8/5-8 books. DONE

1. Pot of Gold: 4.41 Etched in Bone 3/11
2.Erin Go Bragh: SKIP
3.Herstory: The Score 3/21
4.Mars: The Bird and the Sword 3/14
5.Old Stuff is Good Stuff: Lincoln in the Bardo 3/23
6.Texas Independence Day: SKIP
7.I Want You to be Happy!: On the Edge 3/12
8.Out like a Lamb: A Rogue by Any Other Name 3/28
9.3.14: March 14th is National Pi Day. SKIP
10.Dumbstruck Day: The Hike 3/3
11.Flower Garden Day: SKIP
12.National Goof Off Day: Virgin River 3/8

Attention: Please make a note that I goofed on the colors of the Irish flag. It is actually green, white and orange. I made the correction in my original challenge post. My apologies on that!

I'm in!!!

Categories:

1. Pot of Gold: In honor of St. Patrick's Day on March 17th, read a book that brings to mind the old folklore about Leprechaun's and their pots of gold. Read a book that represents your personal pot of gold. In other words, it's a 4 or 5 star read.

2.Erin Go Bragh: This is translated as expressing allegiance to Ireland. In honor of Irish American Month, read a book that represents Irish heritage and culture. You could read a book that has green, white or orange* (or all three) on the cover, a book set in Ireland, or with characters of Irish descent. You could even read a book written by an author with an Irish first or last name.

3.Herstory: March is Women's History Month. Read a book with a woman who is making history of her own, a biography about a prominent or lesser known woman who made history, or a historical romance that has a lead woman character. Here are some tidbits about Woman's History Month: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/20...

4.Mars: The Month of March is named after the Roman god Mars, the god of war. You can read a book that represents traits of Mars, such as being Roman, being a strong warrior, or even having godlike strengths. It's up to you.

5.Old Stuff is Good Stuff: March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. The purpose of the day is to break from the old routine you have. Let's celebrate by reading a book that is about old stuff. You could read a history book, a historical fiction novel, a book that was originally published or written before 1980, or a book that deals with antiquity in some other way. Or you could avoid the norm and read a book that you wouldn't normally read.

6.Texas Independence Day: March 2nd is Texas Independence Day, the day that Texans celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas. Texans still like to think of themselves as a separate Republic. Let's celebrate by celebrating Texas. Read a book set in Texas, written by a Texan or featuring a prominent character who is from Texas.

7.I Want You to be Happy!: March 3rd is a day to focus on being unselfish. Caring for others and wishing them happy. Read a book that features this sentiment in some way.

8.Out like a Lamb: It's still winter, sort of. Let's enjoy winter a little longer by reading a book that features a winter setting.

9.3.14: March 14th is National Pi Day. It stands for Pi, the mathematical concept presented by π, begins with 3.14 , and never ends. Read a book that presents Pi. It could be about science or math. It could have a title that has the a title that spells out the letters Pi, or is written by someone's whose first and last name start with P and i. If you can think of another way to represent this, let us know.

10.Dumbstruck Day: March 15th is this day, and it represents that feeling of being dumbstruck which is defined as surprised or shocked to the degree of loss of speech. Read a book that leaves you dumbstruck, has a truly shocking plot twist, or takes you by surprise. Or your could read a book where a character is dumbstruck by some event.

11.Flower Garden Day: For Plant a Flower Day, March 12, let's plant metaphorical flowers by reading a book that either has a flower on its cover, is written by someone whose name is a flower, or has a prominent character with a flower name. Here is a list of flowers to work with: http://www.namesofflowers.net/names-o...

12.National Goof Off Day: March 22nd is National Goof Off Day. Take this day to take it easy and enjoy yourself, you can count any book that you read on this day.

Information about March Holidays taken from Holiday Insights page: http://holidayinsights.com/moreholida...

DHASG March 2017 Challenge

Done! Whoo Hoo!

Levels: Third Times a Charm: I read all the Lucky Charms.

1. Pot of Gold: In honor of St. Patrick's Day on March 17th, read a book that brings to mind the old folklore about Leprechaun's and their pots of gold. Read a book that represents your personal pot of gold. In other words, it's a 4 or 5 star read.
✔ Rim War by Kadin Seton - 03.15.2017 (★★★★★)
2. Erin Go Bragh: This is translated as expressing allegiance to Ireland. In honor of Irish American Month, read a book that represents Irish heritage and culture. You could read a book that has green, white or orange* (or all three) on the cover, a book set in Ireland, or with characters of Irish descent. You could even read a book written by an author with an Irish first or last name.
✔ On A Lazy Summer Afternoon by David Wesley Hill - 03.067.2017 (★★★)
3. Herstory: March is Women's History Month. Read a book with a woman who is making history of her own, a biography about a prominent or lesser known woman who made history, or a historical romance that has a lead woman character. Here are some tidbits about Woman's History Month: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/20...
✔ Once Upon A Time 2 - The Bride and the Beast by Teresa Medeiros - 03.09.2017 (★★★)
4. Mars: The Month of March is named after the Roman god Mars, the god of war. You can read a book that represents traits of Mars, such as being Roman, being a strong warrior, or even having godlike strengths. It's up to you. Sci-fi story set on the planet Mars.
✔ They Dreamed of Poppies by Saul Tanpepper - 03.20.2017 (★★★★)
5. Old Stuff is Good Stuff: March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. The purpose of the day is to break from the old routine you have. Let's celebrate by reading a book that is about old stuff. You could read a history book, a historical fiction novel, a book that was originally published or written before 1980, or a book that deals with antiquity in some other way. Or you could avoid the norm and read a book that you wouldn't normally read.
✔ Beware the Beast by Anne Mather - 03.02.2017 (★★)
6. Texas Independence Day: March 2nd is Texas Independence Day, the day that Texans celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas. Texans still like to think of themselves as a separate Republic. Let's celebrate by celebrating Texas. Read a book set in Texas, written by a Texan or featuring a prominent character who is from Texas.
✔ Afflicted 1 - Afflicted: Patient Zero by Derek Shupert - 03.19.2017 (★★★)
7. I Want You to be Happy!: March 3rd is a day to focus on being unselfish. Caring for others and wishing them happy. Read a book that features this sentiment in some way.
✔ Elemental Assassin 6 - By a Thread by Jennifer Estep - 03.17.2017 (★★★★)
8. Out like a Lamb: It's still winter, sort of. Let's enjoy winter a little longer by reading a book that features a winter setting.
✔ Helena by R.A. Miller - 03.067.2017 (★★★)
9. 3.14: March 14th is National Pi Day. It stands for Pi, the mathematical concept presented by π, begins with 3.14 , and never ends. Read a book that presents Pi. It could be about science or math. It could have a title that has the a title that spells out the letters Pi, or is written by someone's whose first and last name start with P and i. If you can think of another way to represent this, let us know. Author has a PhD in molecular genetics. That's about as math and science-y as one can get.
✔ Shelter in Place: A short story from the world of BUNKER 12 by Saul Tanpepper - 03.18.2017 (★★★★★)
10. Dumbstruck Day: March 15th is this day, and it represents that feeling of being dumbstruck which is defined as surprised or shocked to the degree of loss of speech. Read a book that leaves you dumbstruck, has a truly shocking plot twist, or takes you by surprise. Or your could read a book where a character is dumbstruck by some event.
✔ Charley Davidson 2 - Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - 03.04.2017 (★★★★)
11. Flower Garden Day: For Plant a Flower Day, March 12, let's plant metaphorical flowers by reading a book that either has a flower on its cover, is written by someone whose name is a flower, or has a prominent character with a flower name. Here is a list of flowers to work with: http://www.namesofflowers.net/names-o...
✔ Taken Hostage by Ranae Rose - 03.13.2017 (★★★)
12. National Goof Off Day: March 22nd is National Goof Off Day. Take this day to take it easy and enjoy yourself, you can count any book that you read on this day.
✔ Morgue: A Life in Death by Vincent DiMaio - 03.01.2017 (★★★★)

Just wanted you to know I'm working on the April challenge. I will post it tomorrow evening. Sorry for the delay.

Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books) wrote: "Just wanted you to know I'm working on the April challenge. I will post it tomorrow evening. Sorry for the delay."

Looking forward to it!

Congrats to everyone who participated!

Here's our April challenge!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

March Challenge

Level — Third Time’s a Charm (9–12 books)
Completed — 12!

Categories
Pot of Gold ➔ represents your personal pot of gold...4- or 5-star read
Breaking Point, Pamela Clare – 3/9/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Erin Go Bragh ➔ white cover
It Happened One Wedding, Julie James – 3/10/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Herstory ➔ tagged historical with a woman as a main character
Rules for a Proper Governess, Jennifer Ashley – 3/22/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Mars ➔ features a strong warrior
City of Bones, Cassandra Clare – 3/4/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Old Stuff is Good Stuff ➔ originally published/written before 1980
The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry – 3/13/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Texas Independence Day ➔ set in Texas
Caged, Lorelei James – 3/7/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮

I Want You to Be Happy! ➔ features this sentiment in some way (main character is a doctor)
Full Package, Lauren Blakely – 3/13/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Out Like a Lamb ➔ set in winter
Riskier Business, Tessa Bailey – 3/18/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

3.14 ➔ book is part of a long (seemingly never-ending) series
The Arrangement: The Ferro Family, H.M. Ward – 3/13/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Dumbstruck Day ➔ features a character who is dumbstruck
How to Walk Like a Man, Eli Easton – 3/16/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Flower Garden Day ➔ written by someone whose name is a flower
Rebel, Callie Hart – 3/23/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

National Goof Off Day ➔ any book!
Reaper’s Fire, Joanna Wylde – 3/25/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰