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2017 April Monthly Challenge


1. A' is for April:
READ a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Happy Anniversary!:
READ a book that was published in April of any year OR read a book of an RRRC member that joined in April of any year. Here is a link to the member list, beginning with April 2016.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione:
READ a book written by Larissa Ione or any author with her first or last name (link to Larissa Ione's backlist).

Fun Facts about Larissa:
✱Larissa writes paranormal romance
✱She is an Air Force veteran and former meteorologist
✱She lives in Wisconsin but was born in small farming community in Oregon in the US.
READ a paranormal book or has supernatural/paranormal characters OR a book with a current or former military MC OR a book set in the US North or has a farmer/rancher MC or is set in a farming/ranching community,

4. National Humor Month: Conceived to heighten public awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. Laughter and joy - the benchmarks of humor - lead to improved well-being, boosted morale, increased communication skills, and an enriched quality of life. It's no coincidence that the month begins with April Fool's Day, a day which has sanctioned frivolity and amusement for hundreds of years.
READ a humorous book OR with a person smiling or laughing on the cover OR has a prankster/jokester character.

5. Lawn and Garden Month: By spring we are all anxious to get outside and enjoy the nice weather and the rebirth of all things green. April is the perfect time to clean up your lawn and get it ready for summer.
READ a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover OR has a landscaping or gardener character (needs to have some import to the story – not where the gardener is mentioned in passing) OR a book with the letters L-A-W-N in the title.

6. National Karaoke Week: Celebrated the fourth week of April each year, it is simply a pure celebration of this unique form of entertainment that offers a chance for everyday people to sing (often badly) and become their favorite musical artists!
READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs).

7. April 3 - World Party Day: Created in 1996 with the premise that humans have the right to joy and peace through social positivity and fun. A basic concept of this day, is that peace is not the opposite of war. Rather, "Party" is the true opposite. This day is intended to be a synchronized, worldwide day of partying. You can celebrate this day partying in any way you'd like, alone, or in groups. Or by reading a book!
READ a book where a party or other festive event takes place OR read a book with a 9 or 6 in the publish date.

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: This is your chance to give yourself whatever name you'd like...for a day. Participating is simple and easy. Go ahead, give it a try. Give yourself a cool and catchy nickname. Once you've selected your name, you've gotta communicate it to all your family and friends. This could prove to be the hard part. It will likely take time for your new name to catch on. Don’t worry, you can use it again next year!
READ a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order).

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Acting on research that showed adolescent girls received less attention than boys, this day was initiated in 1993 by the Ms. Foundation for Women. The intention was to give girls additional direct attention and an insight into work world opportunities available to them.
READ a YA book OR a book that has a young female character OR read a book where the MC has a child.

10. Reader's Choice:
READ any book of your choice.

2017 April Monthly Challenge
Participants

Susan
Sandra
Nicole
Bookchaser
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
Tammie
Brandilyn
❀~Amy~❀
Connie N.
☘KathyD☘
Teresa
Barbara ★
Christine
Emerson
Ann
NayNay
JoAnne
Christine
Angie
Karen ♐
Netanella
J.C.
Loz
Elizabeth
Nina
Danielle Gypsy Soul
Romanticbookworm
Georgina
MountainKat
Becky ♡The Bookworm♡
Lily
Giuly
Sarah*
Katie
Marie
Shelby
♥ Nora ♥
Lacy
MyzanM
Sonja
Kesha
Morgan
Michelle
Justme
Taylor
Camille
Sonja
Tamecia
Mojca
Mariana
Katherine
~KarenH~
Julianna
Emily
Amanda A
Stephanie
Zorina
Christie
Heather Cam
Aminko
Krisitna
Danniele
Amanda

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I'm in :-)

I'm in

A is for April - Frayed - Pamela Ann - 18 APR
Pub in April - Forever, Please - Willow Summers - 4 APR
Paranormal Book - Conversion - S.C. Stephens - 16 APR
Humorous - Divorced, Desperate and Dangerous - Christie Craig - 5 APR
LAWN in the title - Now, Please - Willow Summers - 4 APR
Music Character - Seaside Sunsets - Melissa Foster - 8 APR
Party in story - Story of Love - Melissa Foster - 3 APR
Name wish I had - The Wedding Contract - H.M. Ward - 14 APR
MC has a child - Our New Love - Melissa Foster - 3 APR
Readers Choice - Black Sheep - Zara Cox - 5 APR

I'm in :)

2017 April Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

✓. A' is for April: Anything You Can Do by R.S. Grey (22/04) ★★★★★

✓. Happy Anniversary: Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland (15/04) ★★★

✓. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout (09/04) ★★★

✓. National Humor Month: Plus One by M.N. Forgy (14/04) ★★★

✓. Lawn and Garden Month: Hired by the Brooding Billionaire by Kandy Shepherd (12/04) ★★

✓. National Karaoke Week: Return of the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon (05/04) ★★★★

✓. April 3 - World Party Day: Mixed Up by Emma Hart (20/04) ★★★★

✓. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: Play Maker by Katie McCoy (18/04) ★★

✓. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Mack Daddy by Penelope Ward (21/04) ★★

✓ Reader's Choice: Walk of Shame by Lauren Layne (18/04) ★★★★★

2017 April Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed


01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Be Mine Forever by Marina Adair [KU-R&L]
OR
Just In Time by Addison Fox [OD E-Pub]
OR
A Taste of Sugar by Marina Adair [OD E-Pub]
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in April of any year OR read a book of an RRRC member that joined in April of any year.
Fire Bound by Christine Feehan [Audio CD]
OR
Fire in His Kiss by Ruby Dixon [KU-R]
OR
No Sunshine When She's Gone by Kate Angell [OD E-Pub]
OR
The Laird by Juliana Garnett [DTB]
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Larissa Ione: Read a book written by Larissa Ione or any author with her first or last name.
Or read a paranormal book or a book that has supernatural/paranormal characters OR a book with a current or former military MC OR a book set in the US North or has a farmer/rancher MC or is set in a farming/ranching community.
Guardian's Mate by Jennifer Ashley [OD MP3]
OR
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens [DTB/OD E-Pub]
OR
Wild Horses, Wild Hearts: A Sweet Historical Romance Novella by Charlene Whitman [KU-R]
04. National Humor Month: Read a humorous book OR with a person smiling or laughing on the cover OR has a prankster/jokester character.
Full Tilt by Janet Evanovich [OD MP3]
OR
Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas [Audio CD]
05. Lawn and Garden Month: Read a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover OR has a landscaping or gardener character (needs to have some import to the story – not where the gardener is mentioned in passing) OR a book with the letters L-A-W-N in the title.
Galahad in Jeans by Jennifer Blake [KU-R]
OR
And Then He Kissed Me by Kim Amos [OD E-Pub]
06. National Karaoke Week: Read a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs).
Come A Little Bit Closer by Bella Andre [OD E-Pub]
OR
Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl [OD E-Pub]
07. World Party Day (April 3): Read a book where a party or other festive event takes place OR read a book with a 9 or 6 in the publish date.
Chasing I Do by Marina Adair [KU-R]
08. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order).
Pitch Perfect by LuAnn McLane [OD E-Pub] (Mia)
OR
Her Wild Hero by Paige Tyler [OD E-Pub] (Kendra)
OR
The All-Star Antes Up by Nancy Herkness [KU-R] (Miranda)
09. Take Your Daughter to Work Day (April 27): Read a YA book OR a book that has a young female character OR read a book where the MC has a child.
Anne of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery [OD E-Pub]
OR
Far from Perfect by Barbara Longley [KU-R&L]
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Just My Luck by Rosalind James [K+A]
OR
The CEO Buys In by Nancy Herkness [KU-R]


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2017 April Monthly Challenge

1. A' is for April:
READ a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Happy Anniversary!:
READ a book that was published in April of any year OR read a book of an RRRC member that joined in April of any year. Here is a link to the member list, beginning with April 2016.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione:
READ a book written by Larissa Ione or any author with her first or last name (link to Larissa Ione's backlist).

Fun Facts about Larissa:
✱Larissa writes paranormal romance
✱She is an Air Force veteran and former meteorologist
✱She lives in Wisconsin but was born in small farming community in Oregon in the US.
READ a paranormal book or has supernatural/paranormal characters OR a book with a current or former military MC OR a book set in the US North or has a farmer/rancher MC or is set in a farming/ranching community,

4. National Humor Month: Conceived to heighten public awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. Laughter and joy - the benchmarks of humor - lead to improved well-being, boosted morale, increased communication skills, and an enriched quality of life. It's no coincidence that the month begins with April Fool's Day, a day which has sanctioned frivolity and amusement for hundreds of years.
READ a humorous book OR with a person smiling or laughing on the cover OR has a prankster/jokester character.
Majoring In Murder, Jessica Fletcher...04.08.2017

5. Lawn and Garden Month: By spring we are all anxious to get outside and enjoy the nice weather and the rebirth of all things green. April is the perfect time to clean up your lawn and get it ready for summer.
READ a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover OR has a landscaping or gardener character (needs to have some import to the story – not where the gardener is mentioned in passing) OR a book with the letters L-A-W-N in the title.

6. National Karaoke Week: Celebrated the fourth week of April each year, it is simply a pure celebration of this unique form of entertainment that offers a chance for everyday people to sing (often badly) and become their favorite musical artists!
READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs).

7. April 3 - World Party Day: Created in 1996 with the premise that humans have the right to joy and peace through social positivity and fun. A basic concept of this day, is that peace is not the opposite of war. Rather, "Party" is the true opposite. This day is intended to be a synchronized, worldwide day of partying. You can celebrate this day partying in any way you'd like, alone, or in groups. Or by reading a book!
READ a book where a party or other festive event takes place OR read a book with a 9 or 6 in the publish date.

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: This is your chance to give yourself whatever name you'd like...for a day. Participating is simple and easy. Go ahead, give it a try. Give yourself a cool and catchy nickname. Once you've selected your name, you've gotta communicate it to all your family and friends. This could prove to be the hard part. It will likely take time for your new name to catch on. Don’t worry, you can use it again next year!
READ a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order).

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Acting on research that showed adolescent girls received less attention than boys, this day was initiated in 1993 by the Ms. Foundation for Women. The intention was to give girls additional direct attention and an insight into work world opportunities available to them.
READ a YA book OR a book that has a young female character OR read a book where the MC has a child.

10. Reader's Choice:
READ any book of your choice. Still Life, Louise Penny...04.11.2017

2017 April Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed
1. A' is for April: Now That I've Found You, Bella Andre ★★★★ 4/28
2. Happy Anniversary!, pub April 2015: Victorious, M.S. Force ★★★★ 4/5
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)-PNR: Shadow's Claim, Kresley Cole ★★★★ 4/2
4. National Humor Month: First Grave on the Right, Darynda Jones ★★★★ 4/14
5. Lawn and Garden Month L-A-W-N: The Law of Attraction, N.M. Silber ★★★ 4/19
6. National Karaoke Week-Setting Bar/Restaurant: Sweet Thursday, Mari Carr ★★★★ 4/15
7. World Party Day: Wedding/Reception The Home Court Advantage, N.M. Silber ★★★ 4/25
8. Name Yourself Day: Initials Goodnight Tweetheart, Teresa Medeiros ★★★★ 4/28
9. Take Your Daughter to Work: YA The Prince, Kiera Cass ★★★ 4/17
10. Reader's Choice: Rapturous, M.S. Force ★★★★ 4/20

10/10

1. A' is for April: A Author name
Come What May by AM Arthur 4/2

2. Happy Anniversary!: April Pub Date
Face Value (originally pub 6 April 2012) 4/4

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - paranormal book
Channeling Morpheus for Scary Mary 4/3

4. National Humor Month: Grounding Griffin 4/3

5. Lawn and Garden Month: Title spells LAWN
Wood, Screws, & Nails 4/4

6. National Karaoke Week:
Blood & Thunder 4/7

7. April 3 - World Party Day: 9 or 6 in the publish date.
Say It Right (pub: 9/12/2016) 4/2

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day:
His Boy by Bink Cummings 4/5

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: YA book
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 4/2

10. Reader's Choice:
Fair Chance 4/1

April Monthly Challenge

10/10 Read

1. A' is for April:
READ a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. Scandalous by R.G. Alexander ~ 4/1/17 ~ ★★★1/2

2. Happy Anniversary!:
READ a book that was published in April of any year OR read a book of an RRRC member that joined in April of any year. Here is a link to the member list, beginning with April 2016. At Attention (pub 4/10/17) ~ 4/14/17 ~ ★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione:
READ a book written by Larissa Ione or any author with her first or last name (link to Larissa Ione's backlist).

Fun Facts about Larissa:
✱Larissa writes paranormal romance
✱She is an Air Force veteran and former meteorologist
✱She lives in Wisconsin but was born in small farming community in Oregon in the US.
READ a paranormal book or has supernatural/paranormal characters OR a book with a current or former military MC OR a book set in the US North or has a farmer/rancher MC or is set in a farming/ranching community. Off Base ~ 4/3/17 ~ ★★★★

4. National Humor Month: Conceived to heighten public awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. Laughter and joy - the benchmarks of humor - lead to improved well-being, boosted morale, increased communication skills, and an enriched quality of life. It's no coincidence that the month begins with April Fool's Day, a day which has sanctioned frivolity and amusement for hundreds of years.
READ a humorous book OR with a person smiling or laughing on the cover OR has a prankster/jokester character. All She Wrote ~ 4/13/17 ~ ★★★

5. Lawn and Garden Month: By spring we are all anxious to get outside and enjoy the nice weather and the rebirth of all things green. April is the perfect time to clean up your lawn and get it ready for summer.
READ a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover OR has a landscaping or gardener character (needs to have some import to the story – not where the gardener is mentioned in passing) OR a book with the letters L-A-W-N in the title. Borrowing Blue ~ 4/16/17 ~ ★★★1/2

6. National Karaoke Week: Celebrated the fourth week of April each year, it is simply a pure celebration of this unique form of entertainment that offers a chance for everyday people to sing (often badly) and become their favorite musical artists!
READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs). Chained Hearts ~ 4/6/17 ~ ★★★1/2

7. April 3 - World Party Day: Created in 1996 with the premise that humans have the right to joy and peace through social positivity and fun. A basic concept of this day, is that peace is not the opposite of war. Rather, "Party" is the true opposite. This day is intended to be a synchronized, worldwide day of partying. You can celebrate this day partying in any way you'd like, alone, or in groups. Or by reading a book!
READ a book where a party or other festive event takes place OR read a book with a 9 or 6 in the publish date. Dirty Dining (pub. 1/19/15) ~ 4/4/17 ~ ★★★★

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: This is your chance to give yourself whatever name you'd like...for a day. Participating is simple and easy. Go ahead, give it a try. Give yourself a cool and catchy nickname. Once you've selected your name, you've gotta communicate it to all your family and friends. This could prove to be the hard part. It will likely take time for your new name to catch on. Don’t worry, you can use it again next year!
READ a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order). Kage Unleashed ~ 4/21/17 ~ ★★★1/2

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Acting on research that showed adolescent girls received less attention than boys, this day was initiated in 1993 by the Ms. Foundation for Women. The intention was to give girls additional direct attention and an insight into work world opportunities available to them.
READ a YA book OR a book that has a young female character OR read a book where the MC has a child. A Second Harvest ~ 4/6/17 ~ ★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice:
READ any book of your choice. Fair Play ~ 4/6/17 ~ ★★★★

I'm in. I'll try for all 10 and see how many I can get done.

2017 April Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 4/1/17 to 4/30/17
7/10

1. A' is for April - Author's 1st name starts with A - Author A.M. Madden - Vanishing Act - 4/8/17 ♥♥♥♥

2. Happy Anniversary! – Published in April - 2008 - The Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith - 4/26/17 ♥♥♥♥

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione - Set in the US North - NYC - Creation in Death by J.D. Robb - 4/4/17 ♥♥♥♥♥

4. National Humor Month - Person smiling or laughing on cover - Accidentally in Love by Laura Drewry - 4/13/17 ♥♥♥♥


5. Lawn and Garden Month: By spring we are all anxious to get outside and enjoy the nice weather and the rebirth of all things green. April is the perfect time to clean up your lawn and get it ready for summer.
READ a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover OR has a landscaping or gardener character (needs to have some import to the story – not where the gardener is mentioned in passing) OR a book with the letters L-A-W-N in the title.

6. National Karaoke Week: Celebrated the fourth week of April each year, it is simply a pure celebration of this unique form of entertainment that offers a chance for everyday people to sing (often badly) and become their favorite musical artists!
READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs).

7. April 3 - World Party Day: With a 9 in the publish date - 1980 - Reflex by Dick Francis - 4/3/17 ♥♥♥

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: This is your chance to give yourself whatever name you'd like...for a day. Participating is simple and easy. Go ahead, give it a try. Give yourself a cool and catchy nickname. Once you've selected your name, you've gotta communicate it to all your family and friends. This could prove to be the hard part. It will likely take time for your new name to catch on. Don’t worry, you can use it again next year!
READ a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order).

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work - Where the MC has a child - Only Mine by Susan Mallery - 4/7/17 ♥♥♥♥
Dakota adopts a baby girl.

10. Reader's Choice – Any book - The Mystery of the Tolling Bell by Carolyn Keene - 4/8/17 ♥♥♥

****Completed 7 out of 10 - 4/26/17****

i'm in! =)

April Monthly Challenge
Read 6/5 ✔️COMPLETED

1. A is for April: First Frost Sarah Addison Allen ~ 4/2/17 - Completed

2. Happy Anniversary!:

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Portrait of a Dead Guy Larissa Reinhart ~ 4/9/17 ~ Completed

4. National Humor Month: The House on the Beach Linda Barrett ~ 4/11/17 ~ Completed

5. Lawn and Garden Month: The Wishing Thread Lisa Van Allen ~ 4/22/17 ~ Completed

6. National Karaoke Week: Celebrated the fourth week of April each year, it is simply a pure celebration of this unique form of entertainment that offers a chance for everyday people to sing (often badly) and become their favorite musical artists!
READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs).

7. April 3 - World Party Day: The Mother Road Meghan Quinn ~ Published in 2016

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: This is your chance to give yourself whatever name you'd like...for a day. Participating is simple and easy. Go ahead, give it a try. Give yourself a cool and catchy nickname. Once you've selected your name, you've gotta communicate it to all your family and friends. This could prove to be the hard part. It will likely take time for your new name to catch on. Don’t worry, you can use it again next year!
READ a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order).

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Acting on research that showed adolescent girls received less attention than boys, this day was initiated in 1993 by the Ms. Foundation for Women. The intention was to give girls additional direct attention and an insight into work world opportunities available to them.
READ a YA book OR a book that has a young female character OR read a book where the MC has a child.

10. Reader's Choice:
READ any book of your choice. ~ If You Only Knew ~ Kristan Higgins ~ 4/12/17 ~ Completed

April Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/8

✔1. A' is for April: Hotwire - Alex Kava 4/29

✔2. Happy Anniversary!: Once Upon Stilettos - Shanna Swendson (April 2006) 4/9

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Harbinger - Pip Ballantine (paranormal ) 4/25

✔4. National Humor Month: You and I, Me and You - Mary Janice Davidson 4/13

✔5. Lawn and Garden Month: Books Can Be Deceiving - Jenn McKinlay 4/7

✔7. April 3 - World Party Day: The Cat Who Said Cheese - Lillian Jackson Braun (pub 1995) 4/5

✔8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: Living on the Edge - Shannon Butcher (my initials=BS) 4/20

✔9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon - Nancy Atherton (m.c. has twins) 4/22

✔10. Reader's Choice: Darkness Rises - Dianne Duvall 4/20



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

I'm In :D

...10/10 Completed April 30


01. 'A' is for April: A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong by Cecilia Grant April 30, 3 stars

02. Happy Anniversary!: The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli April 28, 3.75 stars

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Larissa Ione: Grave Peril by Jim Butcher April 6, 3.5 stars

04. National Humor Month: Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones April 17, 5 stars

05. Lawn and Garden Month: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts April 24, 4 stars

06. National Karaoke Week: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan April 4, 2.5 stars

07. World Party Day (April 3): Vixen by Jillian Larkin April 15, 4 stars

08. Name Yourself Day (April 9): That Scandalous Summer by Meredith Duran April 29, 3.5 stars

09. Take Your Daughter to Work Day (April 27): The Elite by Kiera Cass April 18, 4.5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.: Hot Property by Sarah O'Brien April 9, 4 stars

2017 April Monthly Challenge
8/10
★★★★★

1. A' is for April:
READ a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
★★ 4/9

2. Happy Anniversary!:
READ a book that was published in April of any year OR read a book of an RRRC member that joined in April of any year. Here is a link to the member list, beginning with April 2016.
★★★★ 4/12

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione:
READ a book written by Larissa Ione or any author with her first or last name (link to Larissa Ione's backlist).

Fun Facts about Larissa:
✱Larissa writes paranormal romance
✱She is an Air Force veteran and former meteorologist
✱She lives in Wisconsin but was born in small farming community in Oregon in the US.
READ a paranormal book or has supernatural/paranormal characters OR a book with a current or former military MC OR a book set in the US North or has a farmer/rancher MC or is set in a farming/ranching community,
(former military)
★★★★ 4/12

4. National Humor Month: Conceived to heighten public awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. Laughter and joy - the benchmarks of humor - lead to improved well-being, boosted morale, increased communication skills, and an enriched quality of life. It's no coincidence that the month begins with April Fool's Day, a day which has sanctioned frivolity and amusement for hundreds of years.
READ a humorous book OR with a person smiling or laughing on the cover OR has a prankster/jokester character.
(prankster/jokester characters)
★★★★ 4/9

5. Lawn and Garden Month: By spring we are all anxious to get outside and enjoy the nice weather and the rebirth of all things green. April is the perfect time to clean up your lawn and get it ready for summer.
READ a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover OR has a landscaping or gardener character (needs to have some import to the story – not where the gardener is mentioned in passing) OR a book with the letters L-A-W-N in the title.


6. National Karaoke Week: Celebrated the fourth week of April each year, it is simply a pure celebration of this unique form of entertainment that offers a chance for everyday people to sing (often badly) and become their favorite musical artists!
READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs).
★★★ 4/14

7. April 3 - World Party Day: Created in 1996 with the premise that humans have the right to joy and peace through social positivity and fun. A basic concept of this day, is that peace is not the opposite of war. Rather, "Party" is the true opposite. This day is intended to be a synchronized, worldwide day of partying. You can celebrate this day partying in any way you'd like, alone, or in groups. Or by reading a book!
READ a book where a party or other festive event takes place OR read a book with a 9 or 6 in the publish date.
(published 2016) ★★★★ 4/10

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: This is your chance to give yourself whatever name you'd like...for a day. Participating is simple and easy. Go ahead, give it a try. Give yourself a cool and catchy nickname. Once you've selected your name, you've gotta communicate it to all your family and friends. This could prove to be the hard part. It will likely take time for your new name to catch on. Don’t worry, you can use it again next year!
READ a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order).

(Tess, originally from Hardy)

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Acting on research that showed adolescent girls received less attention than boys, this day was initiated in 1993 by the Ms. Foundation for Women. The intention was to give girls additional direct attention and an insight into work world opportunities available to them.
READ a YA book OR a book that has a young female character OR read a book where the MC has a child.
★★★★ 4/15

10. Reader's Choice:
READ any book of your choice.
★★★★ 4/2

Count me in! All done! :)

Completed: 10/10

1. A' is for April : Beauty in Winter by Alexa Riley (✔ 4/30)
2. Happy Anniversary! : Maniac Magee (✔ 4/4)
3. FAC - Larissa Ione : Haunted on Bourbon Street (✔ 4/12)
4. National Humor Month : Barbarian's Lady (✔ 4/13)
5. Lawn and Garden Month : How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days (✔ 4/1)
6. National Karaoke Week : Sonata for a Scoundrel (✔ 4/19)
7. April 3 - World Party Day : Duke of Pleasure (✔ 4/3)
8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day : When a Rogue Loves a Woman (✔ 4/15)
9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work : The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland (✔ 4/8)
10. Reader's Choice : Making Waves (✔ 4/2)



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6. National Karaoke Week: READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs).
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2017 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1/17 - April 30/17

1. A' is for April:
READ a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Alpha Rancher Bear by Zoe Chant 04/11/17 ****

2. Happy Anniversary!:
READ a book that was published in April of any year OR read a book of an RRRC member that joined in April of any year. Here is a link to the member list, beginning with April 2016.
Far Gone by Laura Griffin 04/01/17 ****

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione:
READ a book written by Larissa Ione or any author with her first or last name

READ a paranormal book or has supernatural/paranormal characters OR a book with a current or former military MC OR a book set in the US North or has a farmer/rancher MC or is set in a farming/ranching community,
Beyond Limits by Laura Griffin 04/02/17 ****

4. National Humor Month:
READ a humorous book OR with a person smiling or laughing on the cover OR has a prankster/jokester character.
Hey Good Looking by Fern Michaels 04/21/17 *****

5. Lawn and Garden Month:
READ a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover OR has a landscaping or gardener character (needs to have some import to the story – not where the gardener is mentioned in passing) OR a book with the letters L-A-W-N in the title.
black-Eyed Susan by Julie Heaberlin 04/06/17 ***

6. National Karaoke Week:
READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs).
The Sisters of Versailles by Sally Christie 04/04/17 ***

7. April 3 - World Party Day:
READ a book where a party or other festive event takes place OR read a book with a 9 or 6 in the publish date.
The Light in the Labyrinth by Wendy J. Dunn 04/07/17 ****

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day:
READ a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order).
No in Between by Lisa Renee Jones 04/19/17 **** Amber

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work:
READ a YA book OR a book that has a young female character OR read a book where the MC has a child.
Five Days by Douglas Kennedy 04/03/17 *****

10. Reader's Choice:
READ any book of your choice.
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty 04/05/17 ***

RRRC 2017 April Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book whose author's first name starts with 'A'.
Velvet Kisses Addison Moore 4/2/17

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book of an RRRC member that joined in April of any year.
Blush for Me Kristen Proby 4/6/17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Larissa Ione: Read a book with a former military MC
A Wanted Man Lee Child 4/7/17

4. National Humor Month: Read a humorous book.
The Undomestic Goddess Sophie Kinsella 4/25/17

5. Lawn and Garden Month: Read a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover
If Not for You Debbie Macomber 4/10/17

6. National Karaoke Week: Read a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs). All of the above!
Rock Candy Kisses Addison Moore 4/1/17

7. World Party Day (April 3): Read a book where a party takes place
Wild Kisses Addison Moore 4/4/17

8. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first-Joanne)
Ill Wind Rachel Caine 4/3/17

9. Take Your Daughter to Work Day (April 27): Read a book where the MC has a child.
Fool Me Once Harlan Coben 4/5/17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A Mother's Conviction Karen Lenfestey 4/9/17

2017 April Monthly Challenge

10/10

✔ 1. A' is for April: READ a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

by Vivian Arend - 05/04/2017

✔ 2. Happy Anniversary!: READ a book of an RRRC member that joined in April of any year (BarbaraAnn)

by Vivian Arend - 09/04/2017

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione:
READ a book set in the US North or has a farmer/rancher MC or is set in a farming/ranching community (rancher)

by Julie Garwood - 01/04/2017

✔ 4. National Humor Month: READ a book with a person smiling or laughing on the cover

by Roald Dahl - 14/04/2017

✔ 5. Lawn and Garden Month: READ a book with a landscaping or gardener character (MC)

by Alexandra Ivy - 13/04/2017

✔ 6. National Karaoke Week: READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way

by Julie Garwood - 02/04/2017

✔ 7. April 3 - World Party Day: READ a book with a 9 or 6 in the publish date (2009)

by Vivian Arend - 03/04/2017

✔ 8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: READ a book where the character has a name you WISH you had

by Vivian Arend - 06/04/2017

✔ 9. April 27 - READ a book where the MC has a child.

by Julie Garwood - 01/04/2017

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: READ any book of your choice.

by Vivian Arend - 08/04/2017

2017 Monthly Challenge
April 1, 2017 – April 30, 2017
0/10

1 – A is for April: Eternal Embers - Tessa Adams
2 – Happy Anniversary: Playing For Keeps - R.L. Matthewson
3 – Featured Author, Larissa Ione: Base Instincts - Larissa Ione
4 – National Humor Month: Beckman - Grace Burrowes
5 – Lawn and Garden Month: Back To Basics - Erin McCarthy
6 – National Karaoke Week: Outsider - Olivia Cunning
7 – World Party Day: Crash Into You - Katie McGarry
8 – Name Yourself Day: Second Chance Boyfriend - Monica Murphy
9 – Take Your Daughter To Work Day: The Heir - Keira Cass
10 – Reader's Choice: Drantos - Laurann Dohner

2017 April Monthly Challenge
Read: 9 - FINISHED!

1. A' is for April:
READ a book that starts with 'A' - Adam - 4/28

2. Happy Anniversary!:
READ a book that was published in April of any year - April 28, 2013 - Primal Passion - 4/16

4. National Humor Month:
READ a humorous book - Secret Thoughts - 4/22

5. Lawn and Garden Month: READ a book with the letters L-A-W-N in the title. - The Life She Wants - 4/2

6. National Karaoke Week:
READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way. - Resist - 4/15

7. April 3 - World Party Day:
READ a book with a 9 or 6 in the publish date. - Sep 26, 2013 - Willing Captive - 4/26

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day:
READ a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order). - (Middle Name - Marie) - Season for Love by Marie Force - 4/4

9. April 27 -
READ a YA book OR a book that has a young female character OR read a book where the MC has a child. - The Sexy One - 4/4

10. Reader's Choice:
READ any book of your choice. - Real Good Love - 4/6

I'm in...

I'm in with 7. If I have time I'll try and get to the other 3.
2017 April Monthly Challenge
Completed: 6/7

1. 'A' is for April: A SEAL's Oath by Cora Seton DNF★ (14/4)
2. Happy Anniversary!: The Wedding Pact by Katee Robert 4★ (9/4)
3. FAC - Larissa Ione: Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft 4★ (15/4)
4. National Humor Month: Shizzle, Inc by Ana Spoke DNF★ (6/4)
5. Lawn and Garden Month:
6. National Karaoke Week:
7. April 3 - World Party Day:
8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: Ride Hard by Laura Kaye 3★ (18/4)
9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Worth It All by Claudia Connor
10. Reader's Choice: Good Wood by Eden Connor 3★ (2/4)

1. A' is for April: The Asylum4/2/17 2 stars

2. Happy Anniversary!: Fantômas( member Zulma)4/11/17 five stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione:Moving In4/14/17

4. National Humor Month:Death at a Diner / Death of a Deputy / Death in the Library4/18/17

5. Lawn and Garden Month: Simon Said

6. National Karaoke Week:The Phantom of the Opera

7. April 3 - World Party Day:A Ghost for Christmas

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: Private View by Meg Elizabeth Atkins4/8/17 DNF 1 star

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Kiss Kill Love Him Still

10. Reader's Choice:
Hell's Gate
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I'm in :)

0/10


1. A' is for April:

2. Happy Anniversary!:

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione:

4. National Humor Month:

5. Lawn and Garden Month:

6. National Karaoke Week:

7. April 3 - World Party Day:

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day:

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work:

10. Reader's Choice:

2017 April Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

1. A' is for April: Chase in Shadow by Amy Lane 4/11 ★★★★★

2. Happy Anniversary!: Somebody's Baby 4/10 ★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione: Rack & Ruin 4/14 ★★★★

4. National Humor Month: Cocky Bastard 4/18 ★★★

5. Lawn and Garden Month: Too Hard to Forget 4/24 ★★★★

6. National Karaoke Week: Jumping Jude 4/4 ★★★★

7. April 3 - World Party Day: Broken Silence 4/17 ★★★★

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: Deadly Silence 4/8 ★★★★★

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Silence Fallen 4/29 ★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: 72 Hours 4/3 ★

Im in

0/10

1. A' is for April:
READ a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. or other

2. Happy Anniversary!:
-

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione:
READ a book written by Larissa Ione or any author with her first or last name (link to Larissa Ione's backlist).

Fun Facts about Larissa:
✱Larissa writes paranormal romance
✱She is an Air Force veteran and former meteorologist
✱She lives in Wisconsin but was born in small farming community in Oregon in the US.
READ a paranormal book or has supernatural/paranormal characters OR a book with a current or former military MC OR a book set in the US North or has a farmer/rancher MC or is set in a farming/ranching community,

4. National Humor Month: Conceived to heighten public awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. Laughter and joy - the benchmarks of humor - lead to improved well-being, boosted morale, increased communication skills, and an enriched quality of life. It's no coincidence that the month begins with April Fool's Day, a day which has sanctioned frivolity and amusement for hundreds of years.
READ a humorous book OR with a person smiling or laughing on the cover OR has a prankster/jokester character. or other

5. Lawn and Garden Month: By spring we are all anxious to get outside and enjoy the nice weather and the rebirth of all things green. April is the perfect time to clean up your lawn and get it ready for summer.
READ a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover OR has a landscaping or gardener character (needs to have some import to the story – not where the gardener is mentioned in passing) OR a book with the letters L-A-W-N in the title. -

6. National Karaoke Week: Celebrated the fourth week of April each year, it is simply a pure celebration of this unique form of entertainment that offers a chance for everyday people to sing (often badly) and become their favorite musical artists!
READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs).

7. April 3 - World Party Day: - or (published in 2009)

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: This is your chance to give yourself whatever name you'd like...for a day. Participating is simple and easy. Go ahead, give it a try. Give yourself a cool and catchy nickname. Once you've selected your name, you've gotta communicate it to all your family and friends. This could prove to be the hard part. It will likely take time for your new name to catch on. Don’t worry, you can use it again next year!
READ a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order).

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Acting on research that showed adolescent girls received less attention than boys, this day was initiated in 1993 by the Ms. Foundation for Women. The intention was to give girls additional direct attention and an insight into work world opportunities available to them.
READ a YA book OR a book that has a young female character OR read a book where the MC has a child.

10. Reader's Choice:
READ any book of your choice.

10/10 read

1. A' is for April. Read a book that starts with 'A': The Accidental Countess 5/4

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in April of any year: The Chosen 11/4 released 4/4

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione. Read a book written by Larissa Ione: Pleasure Unbound 14/4

4. National Humor Month. Read a humorous book: Swan and the Bear 15/4

5. Lawn and Garden Month. Read a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover: Ascend 3/4

6. National Karaoke Week. Read a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way: Deep 17/4

7. April 3 - World Party Day. Read a book where a party or other festive event takes place: The Unlikely Lady 21/4 takes place during a week long house party, has a masquerade ball and a few other nights are balls, dinners and there are two weddings etc

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day. Read a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle): Can't Forget 18/4 Heroine's given name is the same as my middle name, Elizabeth.

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work. Read a book that has a young female character or where the MC has a child: Blood Vow 9/4 Bitty is Rhage & Mary's adoptive daughter. They have multiple POV's in this book.

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Kraven 2/4

Me please!

RRRC 2017 April Monthly Challenge
Categories: 10 of 10
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FINISHED: 10 Books - Apr 27, 2017

✔︎ 1. A' is for April: How it fits: Title starts w/letter "A"
---> A Duty To The Dead by Charles Todd |★★★★½| Apr 3
✔︎ 2. Happy Anniversary!: How it fits: Member Anniversary
---> Hollow City by Ransom Rigg |★★★★| Apr 9
✔︎ 3. Featured Author : How it fits: MC in Military
---> A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare
✔︎ 4. National Humor Month: How it fits: Has a "court jester"
---> Heartless by Marissa Meyer |★★★| Apr 5
✔︎ 5. Lawn and Garden Month: How it fits: L-A-W-N in title
---> Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch |★★★★★| Apr 20
✔︎ 6. National Karaoke Week: How it fits: MC is a musician
---> Night of Cake & Puppets by Laini Taylor |★★★★| Apr 11
✔︎ 7. World Party Day:
---> A Kiss At Midnight by Eloisa James |★★| Apr 14
✔︎ 8. Name Yourself Day: How it fits: name I'd like to have, Phoebe
---> Devil In Spring by Lisa Kleypas |★★★★| Apr 6
✔︎ 9. Take Your Daughter to Work: How it fits: Young women characters
---> Among The Fair Magnolias by Tamara Alexandra, et. al. |★★★★| Apr 5
✔︎ 10. Reader's Choice:
---> Written In Red by Anne Bishop |★★★★★| Apr 11


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10/10 ~ finished April 24th


Book that starts with 'A': Another Day With Jory by Mary Calmes ~ 4/7/17 ~ 4★

Book published in April: Cow Pie Bingo by Addison Albright ~ 4/1/17 ~ 3★

Paranormal book: Home Is Where You Are by Alex Jane ~ 4/4/17 ~ 4★

Book with a person smiling: Puzzle Me This by Eli Easton ~ 4/5/17 ~ 3.5★

Book with a lawn on the cover: The Gentleman's Keeper by Summer Devon & Bonnie Dee ~ 4/24/17 ~ 3.5★

Book where music is important to the story: Jinxed by Sandrine Gasq-Dion ~ 4/5/17 ~ 4★

Book with a 9 in the publish date: Swarm by Jordan Castillo Price ~ 4/13/17 ~ 3.5★

Book with author’s initials same as mine (any order): Summer Lessons by Amy Lane ~ 4/22/17 ~ 4★

Book where the MC has a child: Quality Control by Cherie Noel ~ 4/18/17 ~ 3★

Book of your choice: Connection Error by Annabeth Albert ~ 4/12/17 ~ 4★

I'm in
1. L'intermittenza

2. Sortilegio di Tenebra
3. Chained by Night

4.

5. The Secret Garden
7. Glass Sword
8. Mastro-don Gesualdo
9. Heidi 04/21

10. Teutoburgo

1/8 completed

2017 April Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read ~ Completed!

✔︎1. A' is for April: The Arsonist by Mary Burton
April 23rd, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎2. Happy Anniversary!: Dark Whispers by Debra Webb
April 26th, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎3. Featured Author Challenge - Larissa Ione: The Uninvited by Heather Graham
April 29th, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎4. National Humor Month: Unlucky in Love by Jill Sanders
April 6th, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎5. Lawn and Garden Month: Murder Strikes a Pose by Tracy Weber
April 9th, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎6. National Karaoke Week: Sweet Little Lies by Jill Shalvis
April 13th - 4 Stars

✔︎7. April 3 - World Party Day: Once Upon a Wedding Stacy Connelly
April 15th, 2017 - 2.5 Stars

✔︎8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: The Best Laid Plans Sarah Mayberry
April 4th, 2017 - 2.5 Stars

✔︎9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Walk the Edge Katie McGarry
April 22nd, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎10. Reader's Choice: Protection Detail Shirlee McCoy
April 18th, 2017 - 3 Stars

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Lots of joiners so far!! Welcome All!!
Hope you enjoy!!

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RRRC: April Monthly Challenge
10/10 read

1. A is for April - Archangel's Legion - 4/5
2. Happy Anniversary! - The Chosen - 4/13
3. Featured Author Challenge - Archangel's Shadows - 4/12
4. National Humor Month - Hot Stuff - 4/5
5. Lawn and Garden Month - Shiny! - 4/7
6. National Karaoke Week - Jack Who?: Perfect Storms - 4/11
7. World Party Day - Love is a Stranger - 4/5
8. Name Yourself Day - Easy with You - 4/19
9. Take Your Daughter to Work - Protecting What's His - 4/6
10. Reader's Choice - Hunk for the Holidays - 4/6

April Monthly Challenge:
Read: 0/5

RRRC Monthly
April 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017


☑ April - 10/10

1. A' is for April - The Wrath & the Dawn (4/7) ★★★★½
2. Happy Anniversary - Twilight (4/13) ★★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - Hades (4/6) ★★★★½
4. National Humor Month - Second Grave on the Left (4/25) ★★★★★
5. Lawn and Garden Month - Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord (4/21) ★★★★
6. National Karaoke Week - Dangerous (4/28) ★★★★
7. World Party Day - Enemies of the State (4/3) ★★★★★
8. Name Yourself Day - Sweet Little Lies (4/25) ★★★★½
9. Take Your Daughter to Work - Gemina (4/18) ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice - Sea of Shadows (4/2) ★★★★½

I'm in!

2017 April Monthly Challenge

April 1, 2017 – April 30, 2017

10/10 Read - COMPLETED!!!

1. A is for April - Avery Cockburn - Playing for Keeps, 4/9

2. Happy Anniversary! - If I Stay. 4/14 (publ. April 2, 2009

3. Featured Author Challenge - Elizabeth's Wolf, 4/13. (Ex. military)

4. National Humor Month - Wedding Date Rescue, 4/4

5. Lawn and Garden Month - Yellowstone Heart Song, 4/24

6. National Karaoke Week - Heaven, 4/9

7. World Party Day - Fake Fiancée, 4/5

8. Name Yourself Day - Tess And The Highlander, 4/24

9. Take Your Daughter to Work - The Cad and the Co-Ed, 4/3

10. Reader's Choice - Wolfsong, 4/22

I would like in for April!

0/10 Completed


01. 'A' is for April:

02. Happy Anniversary!: or

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Larissa Ione:

04. National Humor Month:

05. Lawn and Garden Month:

06. National Karaoke Week: Does The Big Easy count? Lot's of singing there... even without the karaoke prompts! LOL

07. World Party Day (April 3):

08. Name Yourself Day (April 9): This one's hard for me... I think I need to finally become a writer JUST so there is awriter named Sonja... The Slavic of my name, Sophia (which is my daughter's name) would have worked, but I already have that book listed elsewhere (National Humor Month). Soooo Sabrina. I've always loved that movie (the Audrey Hepburn classic and the modern one with Harrison Ford). So I wouldn't mind being named Sabrina!

09. Take Your Daughter to Work Day (April 27):

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. and

2017 April Monthly Challenge
READ 5/5!!!! Completed 4-12-17


1. A' is for April: READ a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Ilona Andrews - Magic Binds - 4-9-17

2. Happy Anniversary!: READ a book that was published in April
The Sold Virgin - Donya Stephen 4-12-17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - READ a book with a current or former military MC.
Lesson That Taught Love - G.L. Tomas 4-6-17

7. April 3 - World Party Day: READ a book with a 9 or 6 in the publish date.
Then He Kissed Me - Laura Trentham (June 28, 2016) 4-6-17

10. Reader's Choice:
Fate Book - Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 4-7-17

7/10 COMPLETED

1. 'A' is for April: Pointe and Shoot by Alison Stone 04/30/17

4. National Humor Month: Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon 04/26/17

5. Lawn and Garden Month: (LAWN in title) Between Black and White by Robert Bailey 04/09/17

7. April 3 - World Party Day: (Published 01/06/17) Maddox by Maggie Ryan 04/13/17

8. April 9th - Name Yourself Day : By Any Other Name by J.M. Darhower 04/22/17

9. April 27th - Take Your Daughter to Work Day: (young female character) Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines 04/08/17

10. Reader's Choice: Crash by Drew Jordan 04/12/17

Welcome to the challenge!!!


Katie
Marie
Shelby
♥ Nora ♥
Lacy
MyzanM
Sonja
Kesha
Morgan*

4/10


1. A' is for April: Buffalo Lockjaw by Greg Ames

2. Happy Anniversary!: American Gods by Neil Gaiman (Eve Recinella) ☆☆☆☆ April 16th

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione: Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly *** April 27th

4. National Humor Month: Miss Julia's School of Beauty by Ann B. Ross

5. Lawn and Garden Month: Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg

6. National Karaoke Week: The Fiddler by Beverly Lewis ☆☆☆☆ April 23rd

7. April 3 - World Party Day: Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: Honeymoon for One by Chris Keniston

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: Swapping Lives by Jane Green

10. Reader's Choice: The Healing Quilt by Wanda E. Brunstetter **** April 5th

1. A' is for April: READ a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

4/3 4.5*

2. Happy Anniversary!: READ a book that was published in April of any year OR read a book of an RRRC member that joined in April of any year.

4/12 4.1*

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione:
READ a book written by Larissa Ione or any author with her first or last name. READ a paranormal book or has supernatural/paranormal characters OR a book with a current or former military MC OR a book set in the US North or has a farmer/rancher MC> or is set in a farming/ranching community.

4/14 3.6*

4. National Humor Month: READ a humorous book OR with a person smiling or laughing on the cover OR has a prankster/jokester character.

4/18 4*

5. Lawn and Garden Month: READ a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover OR has a landscaping or gardener character (needs to have some import to the story – not where the gardener is mentioned in passing) OR a book with the letters L-A-W-N in the title.

4/1 4.25* MC vet becomes gardener in King's garden

6. National Karaoke Week: READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs).

4/10 2* Lylda

7. April 3 - World Party Day: READ a book where a party or other festive event takes place OR read a book with a 9 or 6 in the publish date.

4/7 3.8*

8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: READ a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order).

4/4 3.8* adopted daughter Julie

9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: READ a YA book OR a book that has a young female character OR read a book where the MC has a child.

4/17 5*

10. Reader's Choice: READ any book of your choice.

4/11 3.6*

April Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10

1. A' is for April: READ a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley, 4 stars, finished 4/25/17
2. Happy Anniversary!: READ a book that was published in April of any year OR read a book of an RRRC member that joined in April of any year: From Jennifer's book list, joined RRRC 4/20/17, Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas, 5 stars, finished 4/28/17
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Larissa Ione:
READ a book written by Larissa Ione or any author with her first or last name (link to Larissa Ione's backlist).
READ a paranormal book or has supernatural/paranormal characters: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon, 3 stars, finished 4/24/17
4. National Humor Month: READ a humorous book OR with a person smiling or laughing on the cover OR has a prankster/jokester character. No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It by Celia Kyle, 3 stars, finished 4/30/17
5. Lawn and Garden Month: READ a book with a lawn or garden or grass on the cover: Hope Springs on Main Street by Olivia Miles, 3 stars, finished 4/29/17
6. National Karaoke Week: READ a book with a character that likes to sing or perform in some way OR a book where music is important to the story OR a book with a bar/pub type setting (where karaoke often occurs). Seduction by Nicole Edwards, 5 stars, finshed 4/17/17 (Bar/sex club setting)
7. April 3 - World Party Day: READ a book where a party or other festive event takes place OR read a book with a 9 or 6 in the publish date. Temptation by Nicole Edwards, 5 stars, finished 4/16/17 (Engagement party)
8. April 9 - Name Yourself Day: READ a book with a character who has a name that matches any of your names (first, last or middle) OR where the character has a name you WISH you had OR where the author’s initials are the same as yours (any order). Cabin Heat by Bella Love-Wins, 3 stars, finished 4/18/17 (I've always wanted to be a "Bella". Such a pretty name!
9. April 27 - Take Your Daughter to Work: READ a YA book OR a book that has a young female character OR read a book where the MC has a child. Reaper's Stand by Joanna Wylde, 5 stars, finished 4/17/17
10. Reader's Choice: READ any book of your choice: The Sheikh's Chosen Wife by Michelle Reid, 3 stars, finished 4/10/17

More victims, I mean, participants!!
Welcome!! :-D

Michelle
Justme
Taylor
Camille

I updated my initial post to include my April reads, but am adding it here:
I would like in for April!

0/10 Completed


01. 'A' is for April:


02. Happy Anniversary!:
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03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Larissa Ione:


04. National Humor Month:


05. Lawn and Garden Month:


06. National Karaoke Week:
Does The Big Easy count? Lot's of singing there... even without the karaoke prompts! LOL

07. World Party Day (April 3):


08. Name Yourself Day (April 9):
This one's hard for me... I think I need to finally become a writer JUST so there is a writer named Sonja... The Slavic of my name, Sophia (which is my daughter's name) would have worked, but I already have that book listed elsewhere (National Humor Month). Soooo Sabrina. I've always loved that movie (the Audrey Hepburn classic and the modern one with Harrison Ford). So I wouldn't mind being named Sabrina!

09. Take Your Daughter to Work Day (April 27):


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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