The Lost Challenges discussion

Read books for each task listed. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You can read one book for every task or read multiple books for some tasks. (For example - you could choose to just focus on a few. That's fine - you can claim points for each one that fits).

The aim of the game is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter.

Scoring: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task plus 2 points for each bonus task.

EXAMPLE:
TASK: Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in Atlanta or Memphis)

You read a book set in California = 1 point for USA : Total 1 point

You read a book set in Memphis = 1 point for USA + 2 points for Memphis: Total 3 points



Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Levels:
5-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Spring Fling
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms


TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)

2. Read a book set in the spring.

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub

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Challenge Rules
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

*When you have finished, please re-post your whole challenge as a new message and MARK AS FINISHED or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
If you are not familiar with these rules, please click on the link and read them over.

Participants:


Allison FINISHED - 21 points

Amanda FINISHED - 13 points

Banshee FINISHED - 48 points

Barbara ★ FINISHED - 15 points

Bonita FINISHED - 29 points

Claire

Debbie FINISHED - 11 points

Deidre(Dee) ~ Official Bookworm ~

Erin FINISHED -27 points

Grace FINISHED -17 points

Hannah

Jennifer

Joann FINISHED - 38 points

JoAnne FINISHED - 65 pts.

JoAnne (mod) FINISHED - 80 pts.

Karen ♐ FINISHED - 18 points

Lily

Lisa FINISHED - 9 points

Mave

Melanie FINISHED - 21 points

~Melissa~

Rina FINISHED - 51 points

Sallie(Georgia Girl)

Sandra FINISHED - 71 points

Sarah E FINISHED - 21 points

Suzanne FINISHED - 22 points

Tanya

Wanda

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018
Level: 21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

80/21+

Tasks:
1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)
1 pt. March 2015 Love on a Spring Morning Zoe York 3/16/18
1 pt. March 2012 Helsinki White James Thompson 4/15/18
1 pt. March 2016 Forever Pucked Helena Hunting 4/18/18
1 pt. March 2017 Hard Justice Lori Foster 4/19/18
3 pts. April 2108 Chaser Kylie Scott 4/26/18
3 pts. May 2018 Dark Queen Faith Hunter 5/2/18
3 pts. March 2018 Sometimes I Lie Alice Feeney 5/17/18
3 pts. March 2018 Because Of You Emilia Finn 5/21/18
1 pt. May 2012 The Cottage At Glass Beach Heather Barbieri 5/23/18
3 pts. April 2018 Torn Sabre Rose 5/30/18

2. Read a book set in the spring.

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
1 pt. Kidnapped Cowboy Lindsey Brookes 4/7/18

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)
1 pt. The Magnolia Story Chip Gaines Joanna Gaines 4/2/18

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.
1 pt. Duke of Desire Elizabeth Hoyt 3/20/18

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)
3 pts. The Gates of Evangeline Hester Young 4/4/18
3 pts. Spinning Forward Terri DuLong 4/9/18
3 pts. Casting About Terri DuLong 4/10/18
1 pt. Touchdown Roxy Sinclaire 3/20/18
3 pts.Farewell to Cedar Key Terri DuLong 4/14/18
1 pt. Find Her Lisa Gardner 4/30/18
1 pt. Until You Loved Me Brenda Novak 5/5/18
1 pt. Man Hands Sarina Bowen 5/7/18
3 pts. Texas Dark Vow Jayne Blue 5/19/18
1 pt. Two Nights Kathy Reichs 5/20/18
3 pts. Florida Dare to Hold Carly Phillips 5/23/18
3 pts.- Florida Dare to Rock Carly Phillips 5/24/18

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
1 pt. Witness in Death J.D. Robb 3/29/18
1 pt. A Thread of Truth Marie Bostwick 5/13/18

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.
1 pt. Seaside Reunion Irene Hannon 3/21/18

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
1 pt. Logan Jay McLean 5/15/18

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.
1 pt. Tough Luck Hero Maisey Yates 4/3/18
1 pt. The Family Gathering Robyn Carr 5/24/18

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)
1 pt. Shacking Up Helena Hunting 3/24/18
1 pt. The Earl's Defiant Wallflower Erica Ridley 4/8/18
1 pt. Rainshadow Road Lisa Kleypas 4/10/18
1 pt. Beats of Life Shandi Boyes 5/8/18

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)
1 pt. Character Stitches in Time Terri DuLong 3/22/18
1 pt. Character Now That You Mention It Kristan Higgins 4/19/18
1 pt. Bar Chaser Kylie Scott 4/26/18
1 pt. Character Control by Sam Crescent 5/7/18

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)
1 pt. Partner in Crime J.A. Jance 3/23/18
1 pt. Secrets On Cedar Key Terri DuLong 4/13/18
1 pt. Star Dust Emma Barry 4/27/2018
1 pt. A Single Thread Marie Bostwick 5/3/18
1 pt. Right Where We Belong Brenda Novak 5/6/18
1 pt. Killman Creek Rachel Caine 5/16/18
1 pt. The Goodbye Quilt Susan Wiggs 5/17/18
1 pt. The Red Road Denise Mina 5/27/18
1 pt. Sisters Like Us Susan Mallery 5/30/18

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)
1 pt. Rock Wedding Nalini Singh 4/6/18
1 pt. Don't Let Go Harlan Coben 4/22/18
1 pt. I Can See You Karen Rose 4/25/18

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.
1 pt. Beach Patterns of Change Terri DuLong 3/22/18
1 pt. Beach Postcards from Cedar Key Terri DuLong 4/13/18
1 pt. Beach Porch Lights Dorothea Benton Frank 5/4/18
1 pt. Beach Under Locke Mariana Zapata 5/5/18

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.
1 pt. The Stranger Harlan Coben 5/28/18

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Levels:
5-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Spring Fling
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms


TASKS

✔️1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)

Only Human Sylvain Neuvel 336 p. 11 may 2018 4 stars
Published may 2018

Oorlogskind Mechtild Borrmann 288 p. 25 april 2018 3 stars Published april 2018

2. Read a book set in the spring.

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)
Ya-Yas in Bloom Rebecca Wells 258 p. 1 june 2018 3 stars
BLOOM

Lily and the Octopus Steven Rowley 336 p. 8 may 2018 3 stars
LILY


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.
Obstructie Suzanne Hazenberg 244 p. 7 may 2018 1 star
The daffodil reminds me of spring

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub

Welcome Claire!!

I'm in! Going to try for 20 points.

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Levels:
5-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Spring Fling
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

17/20
TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)
, Candace Calvert, 3/20/18, April 2016 (1pt)
, Melissa Jagears
Pub. Mar 2018 (3 pts)

2. Read a book set in the spring.

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
Dear Enemy, Jean Webster 5/24/18 (DeAr enemY) (1 pt)

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)
Leaving Lavender Tides, Colleen Coble, 4/14/18 (1 pt)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.
, Rebekah Morris, 3/27/18 (1 pt)

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.
, Denise Hunter 4/11/18 (1 pt)

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)
, Candace Calvert, 3/22/18 USA-California (1 pt)

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
, Schuyler McConkey, 6/9/18 (1 pt)

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
, Helen Wells, 5/4/18 (1 pt)

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.
, Colleen Coble, 5/21/18 (1 pt)

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)
, Baroness Orczy, 3/21/18 (1 pt)

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)
, Lynette Eason 5/30/18 (1 pt)

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)


18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.
, Kim Vogel Sawyer
Visiting the beach (Hawaii just before Pearl Harbor) 3/25/18
(1 pt)

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.
, Louis Tracy, 5/26/18 (1 pt)

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub
, Cara Putman 5/30/18
(Pastel covers list) (1 pt)

Welcome Hannah!

Is it cheating to add books I have with pastel colors to the pastel color list so I can count it??

Goal: 21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms


1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)
In Farleigh Field - Rhys Bowen - 4/3/18 - Published March 2017 - 1 pt
Mrs. Jeffries Reveals Her Art - Emily Brightwell - 4/4/18 - published March 1998 - 1 pt
Quiet Killing - James Morgan 4/8/18 - published June 2012
A Desperate Fortune - Susanna Kearsley - 4/12/18 - April 2015
Just Desserts - G.A. McKevett - 4/15/18 - May 1995
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine - Gail Honeyman - 4/16/18 - May 2017
A Lady in the Smoke: A Victorian Mystery - Odden, Karen -5/5/18 - March 2016
This Pen for Hire - Laura Levine - 5/31/18 - June 2002

2. Read a book set in the spring.
Undertaking Irene: A Jane Delaney Mystery, book 1 - Pamela Burford - 4/1/18 - 1 pt
Death in the English Countryside - Sara Rossett - 6/14/18 - 1 pt

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
Tiny Buddha, Simple Wisdom for Life's Hard Questions - Lori Deschene - 4/30/18 - 1 pt
The Advocate's Betrayal - Teresa Burrell - 5/28/18 - 1 pt
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust - Alan Bradley- 5/30/18 - 1 PT
The Body in the Library - Agatha Christie - 6/3/18 - 1 pt
A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty - Joshilyn Jackson - 6/19/18 - 1 pt

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.
Series #12 - Death of a Macho Man: A Hamish MacBeth Mystery - M.C. Beaton - 4/8/18

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)
The Life Intended - Kristin Harmel - 3/25/18 - 1 POINT
Nutcase - Charlotte Hughes - 4/17/18 - 1 pt
Crash & Burn - Lisa Gardner - 4/25/18 - 1 pt

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - J.K. Rowling - 5/7/18 - 1 pt

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.
- Colin Dexter - 5/12/18
- Tessa Arlen - 6/12/18

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)
Death of a Nag - M.C. Beaton - 3/28/18 - 1 pt
The Doublet Affair - Fiona Buckley - 4/6/18 - 1 pt
A King Ensnared: A Historical Novel of Scotland - J.R. Tomlin - 5/20/18 - 1 pt
A Discovery of Witches - Deborah Harkness - 6/10/18 - 1pt
Northanger Abbey- Jane Austen - 6/17/18 - 1 pt

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)
Wildwood - Elinor Florence- 3/30/18 - 1 pt
Crooked Heart - Lissa Evans - 5/2/18 - 1 pt
What Was Mine - Helen Klein Ross - 5/14/18 - 1 pt

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias:
2012 Spring Break Reads
Pastel-Colored Covers
Hannah Kent - - 4/24/18 - 1 pt
Spring ACPHS Bookclub

Also, a fun book that had a maypole in it is ...it's a favorite classic that I have loved and reread for years.

For David's day, has a David who is an Anglican priest/missionary.

Hannah wrote: "Is it cheating to add books I have with pastel colors to the pastel color list so I can count it??"

No

Hannah wrote: "Also, a fun book that had a maypole in it is ...it's a favorite classic that I have loved and reread for years."

Thanks for posting!

Thanks, Joanne!

JoAnne wrote: "Hannah wrote: "Is it cheating to add books I have with pastel colors to the pastel color list so I can count it??"

No"

You are also adding more choices for others that use the list!

Then I'll add some I have already read as well. :)

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018
Levels:
11-20 points - Spring Fling
No Page Minimum
Scoring: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task plus 2 points for each bonus task.

18 pts

Tasks:
1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018) - Pub Mar, 2018 - 3 pts - Wanderlust Lauren Blakely - 3/23


2. Read a book set in the spring. - Montana Sky Nora Roberts - 3/31


3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. - Accidentally Married to the Billionaire - Part 1 Sierra Rose - 3/27 - 1 pt


4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title) - 1 pt - Irish Rose Nora Roberts - 4/2


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover. - 1 pt - Deep in the Valley Robyn Carr - 4/22


6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12. - Series #12 - 1 pt - Holding on Tighter Shayla Black - 6/14


8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.) - 1 pt - Axel Harper Sloan - 3/20


9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number) - 1 pt - Alexandr's Cherished Submissive Ann Mayburn - 3/24


12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover. - Covet: A Regency Ménage Tale Kristabel Reed - 4/8 - 1 pt


13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.) - Come Sundown Nora Roberts - 3/21 - 1 pt


14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character - Luke's Cut Sarah McCarty - 3/27 - 1 pt


15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.) - 1 pt - Rock Chick Reborn Kristen Ashley - 4/30


16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.) - 1 pt - Lilac Girls Martha Hall Kelly - 5/25


17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.) - 1 pt - Hello, Darkness Sandra Brown - 4/25


18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military - Mackenzie's Mission Linda Howard - 4/9 - 1 pt


19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father. - Alexandr's Reluctant Submissive Ann Mayburn - 3/26 - 1 pt

Welcome Karen!!

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Levels:
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms
29 points

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)

Western Ties by Mari Carr 3/28/18
published: 3/6/12
Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist by Tim Federle 4/2/18
published 4/23/13
Sandstorm by James Rollins 4/3/18
published 6/29/04
The Mistake by Elle Kennedy 4/8/18
published 5/6/15
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 4/16/18
published 4/1/07
The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life by Francine Jay 4/18/18
published 6/25/10
Yarn Over Murder by Maggie Sefton 4/20/18
published 6/3/14
After Hours by Cara McKenna 5/1/18
published 4/16/13
Phantom Evil by Heather Graham 5/16/18
published 3/27/11
Unveiled: Tamar by Francine Rivers 5/16/18
published 4/6/2000
Chasin' Eight by Lorelei James 5/16/18
published June 2011
**Beneath the Scars by Cherise Sinclair 5/25/18
published May 22, 2018

2. Read a book set in the spring.

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.

Nemesis by Agatha Christie 4/12/18

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

Wild Man Creek (Virgin River #12) by Robyn Carr 5/2/18

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)

Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James 3/27/18
set in Wyoming
Silent Prey by John Sandford 4/5/18
set in New York/Minnesota
Magic to the Bone by Devon Monk 4/6/18
set in Oregon
Hexed by Kevin Hearne 4/25/18
set in Arizona
Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb 4/29/18
set in New York
2000 Kisses by Christina Skye 5/8/18
set in Arizona

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

Murder in an Irish Village by Carlene O'Connor 3/21/18
all characters are Irish

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.

The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson 3/28/18
Through the Fire by Diane Noble 4/27/18

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)

The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters 5/24/18
Amelia is a mother

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

Red Herrings and White Elephants by Albert Jack 3/22/18

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.

Cuffed by Angel Payne 5/12/18 (Zeke and Rayna are in the military)
Chain Lightning by Elizabeth Lowell 5/14/18 (Sutter and Mandy go to the beach)

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub

Welcome Bonita!

Welcome Sarah!

Welcome Banshee!

****AS OF 6/21, ALL BUT ONE TASK DONE... :)

Tasks:
1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018) Assault and Pepper

2. Read a book set in the spring. Illegally Iced

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title) The Garden Plot

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12. Witch is When All Was Revealed

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover. **couldn't find one!!!***

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.) Killing Season: The Unsolved Case of New England's Deadliest Serial Killer

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number) Let's Play Dead

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian. The Secret to Hummingbird Cake

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank) On Thin Icing

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.) Murder at Beechwood

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.) Murder and Mai Tais

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.) Old Haunts

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.) The Other Daughter

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach. A Hundred Summers

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub Nefertiti

Welcome Jennifer!!

I'M IN!
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms
POINTS - 71

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)
The Pursuit - Janet Evanovich (June 16) - 21 MAR - 1
Charmed - Alexa Riley (Mar 18) - 22 MAR - 3
Claimed Princess - Alexa Riley (Mar 17) - 23 MAR - 1
Dark Desires After Dusk - Kresley Cole (May 08) - 24 MAR - 1
Raw Redemption - Tessa Bailey (June 13) - 29 MAR - 1
Forbidden Stranger - Megan Hart (Mar 18) - 30 MAR - 3
Embracing Everly - Kelly Mooney - (Mar 15) - 3 APR - 1
Highlander Most Wanted - Maya Banks (Mar 13) - 7 APR - 1
East of Ecstasy - Laura Kaye (Apr 14) - 13 APR - 1
To Honor and To Protect - Debra Webb (May 15) - 15 APR - 1
I Don't - Ella Fox (Apr 17) - 20 APR - 1
I Need - Ella Fox (Mar 18) - 23 APR - 3
Rock Hard - Olivia Cunning (Apr 11) - 29 APR - 1
Infinity - Sherrilyn Kenyon (May 10) - 3 MAY - 1
The Thief - J.R. Ward (Apr 18) - 4 MAY - 3
Lucky Charm in Las Vegas - A.R. Winters (Apr 18) - 11 MAY - 3
Murder in March - Camilla Chafer (Mar 18) - 19 MAY - 3
Drake Forever - S.E. Lund (May 18) - 31 MAY - 3


2. Read a book set in the spring.
Beauty in Spring - Kati Wilde - 1 JUNE - 1


3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
Deadly Intent - Pamela Clare - 21 MAR - 1
Bailey's Irish Dream - Debby Conrad - 30 MAR - 1
Home for the Holidays - Jeaniene Frost - 5 APR - 1
Cowboy After Dark - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 9 APR - 1
Beyond Shame - Kit Rocha - 15 APR - 1


4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)
Remembering Ivy - Claire Kingsley - 4 JUNE - 1


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.
Love So Unexpected - Marquita Valentine - 30 MAR - 1


6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.
Pursuit of Honor - Vince Flynn (Mitch Rapp 12) - 17 APR - 1


7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.
I've Got You - Louise Forster - 11 APR - 1


8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)
Trust Me - Lacey Black (Missouri) - 27 MAR - 1
T is for Trespass - Sue Grafton (California) - 3 APR - 1
The Switch - J.C. Emery (Louisiana) - 7 APR - 3
Blame It On Texas - Christie Craig (Texas) - 17 MAY - 3
Well Built - Carly Phillips(Illinois) - 21 MAY - 1


9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
Festive in Death - J.D. Robb - 23 APR - 1
Devoted in Death - J.D. Robb - 22 MAY - 1


12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.
Devil's Cut - J.R. Ward - 25 APR - 1
Fatal Fortune - Leighann Dobbs - 10 MAY - 1


13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)
Pretty Face - Sable Hunter - 15 MAY - 1


15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)
Written in My Own Heart's Blood - Diana Gabaldon - 8 MAY - 1
Dear Bridget, I Want You - Penelope Ward - 20 MAY - 1
Zoya - Danielle Steel - 16 MAY - 1


16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)
Her Undercover Defender - Debra Webb (David Martin) - 28 MAY - 1


17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)
Stealing Christmas - Alexa Riley - 23 MAR - 1
No Regrets - Shannon K. Butcher - 29 APR - 1


18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.
SEAL the Deal - Cat Johnson (Military) - 16 APR - 1
The Rebel - Rhonda Nelson (Military) - 12 MAY - 1
HOT SEAL Bride - Lynn Raye Harris (Military) - 14 MAY - 1
The Wild Card - Rhonda Nelson (Military) - 16 MAY - 1
The Survivor - Rhonda Nelson - 24 MAY - 1


19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.
If I Didn't Know Better - Barbara Freethy - 11 MAY - 1
Shore Lights - Barbara Bretton - 22 MAY - 1
Missionary Position - Daisy Prescott - 27 MAY - 1
Lassoing the Virgin Mail-Order Bride - Alexa Riley - 1 JUNE - 1

Welcome Sandra!!

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Challenge duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Levels:
5-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Spring Fling
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

Total points: 21

TASKS
1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)
Bossypants - Tina Fey - 3/30/2018 - April 2011 (1 pt)
13 Reasons Why - Jay Asher - 4/19/2018 - March 2017 (1 pt)
As Time Goes By - Mary Higgins Clark - 4/28/2018 - April 2016 (1 pt)
All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr - 4/30/2018 - May 2014 (1 pt)
Faithful - Alice Hoffman - 5/5/2018 - Feb 2017 (1 pt)

2. Read a book set in the spring.

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper - Diablo Cody - 4/8/2018 - CANDY (1 pt)

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)
Blood Betrayal - Michael Lister - 4/5/2018 - Set in Panama City, Florida (Bonus - 3 pts)
Salem Falls - Jodi Picoult - 5/13/2018 - New Hampshire
The Underground Railroad - Colson Whitehead - 5/15/2018 - Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana
All These Things I've Done - Gabrielle Zevin - 5/22/2018 - New York City

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
Lake of Sorrows - Erin Hart - 3/25/2018 - Cormac Maguire is Irish. (1 pt)

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)
The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion - 3/20/2018 - Don and Rosie dance at the Faculty Ball. (1 pt)
The Viking's Chosen - Quinn Loftis - 4/22/2018 - dancing at ball (1 pt)

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)
A Mother's Story - Rosie Batty - 4/2/2018 - Mother's (Bonus - 3 pts)
Don't Shoot! I'm just the Avon Lady! - Birdie Jaworski - 4/16/2018 - Mother (1 pt)

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.
Eva's Story: A Survivor's Tale by the Step-Sister of Anne Frank - Eva Schloss - 4/12/2018 - Australian soldier Bill (1 pt)
Sandstorm - James Rollins - 5/26/2018 - MC Painter is a soldier in special ops (1 pt)

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)

2. Read a book set in the spring. The Never Dawn by R.E. Palmer 4/10/18
The entire story takes place in April and May.

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 3/16/18

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. All Things Bright and Strange by James Markert


6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.) The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan 4/29/18

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan 5/7/18
Mallory Keen


10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank.
Middleworld by Jon Voelkel 5/30/18
Max is tricked into eating extremely spicy soup!

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.
Minus Epsilon by Donald B. McFarlane 3/26/18]



13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. Ignited by Desni Dantone 5/3/18

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book where the characters go to the beach. Ekata: Fall of Darkness by Dominique Law Ash and Daivat go to the beach

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub

Welcome Melanie and Lisa!

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Levels: 11-20 points - Spring Fling

5-10 points - Super Seasonal
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms


TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)

2. Read a book set in the spring.

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub

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Welcome Melissa!

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Level: 21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

Read 25 books 65 points no page minimum DONE!

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)
Lies and Solace (Love at Solace Lake #1) by Jana Richards 3/20/18 4stars (March 14, 2018)
Hero's Return (The Montana Cahills, Book 5) by B.J. Daniels 3/23/18 4stars (March 27, 2018)
In the Eye of the Storm / Catering to the CEO by Samantha Chase 3/25/18 4stars (April 3, 2018)
The Rules of Rebellion by Amity Hope 3/27/18 4stars (April 2, 2018)
From Courtesan to Convenient Wife (Matches Made in Scandal) by Marguerite Kaye 3/30/18 4stars (April 1, 2018)
The Courage of a Cowboy (Elk Heights Ranch #2) by Kristin Vayden 3/31/18 5stars (April 17, 2018)
Mornings on Main by Jodi Thomas 4/8/18 4stars (April 10, 2018)
Forget You (The Kingman Brothers #1) by Nina Crespo 4/10/18 4stars (April 16, 2018)
A Warriner to Seduce Her (The Wild Warriners #4) by Virginia Heath 4/15/18 5stars (May 1, 2018)
The Amish Teacher's Gift (Love and Promises #1) by Rachel J. Good 4/17/18 5stars (April 24, 2018)
Secrets and Solace (Love at Solace Lake #2) by Jana Richards 4/22/18 4stars (March 21, 2018)
Truth and Solace (Love at Solace Lake Book 3) by Jana Richards 4/24/18 4stars (March 28, 2018)
Burning Up (Flirting with Fire, #1) by Jennifer Blackwood 4/27/18 4stars (May 8, 2018)
Cowboy Bold (Longhorn Canyon #1) by Carolyn Brown 5/1/18 4star (May 29, 2018)
A Risk Worth Taking (The Legionnaires #3) by Brynn Kelly 5/5/18 4stars (May 29, 2018)
The Forgotten Road (The Broken Road Series Book 2) by Richard Paul Evans 5/6/18 4stars (May 1, 2018)
How to Tempt an Earl (The Raven Club #1) by Tina Gabrielle 5/8/18 4stars (May 14, 2018)
Herons Landing (Honeymoon Harbor, #1) by JoAnn Ross 5/11/18 4stars (May 22, 2018)
Hot Asset (21 Wall Street #1) by Lauren Layne 5/12/18 4stars (May 22, 2018)
All Night with the Cowboy (River Ranch #2) by Soraya Lane 5/13/18 4stars (May 29, 2018)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.
One Last Promise (Bedford Falls #2) by Sydney Bristow 4/20/18 4stars (purple color and purple flowers)

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)
Until the Real Thing Comes Along by Elizabeth Berg 4/11/18 2stars (MA and MN)

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)
Heart of Stone (Americana #29) by Janet Dailey 4/12/18 3stars (Brock and Stephanie; Brock and Helen; Stephanie and Perry)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.
Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan 5/7/18 5stars (set during WWII in Italy - mainly around Milan)

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.
Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue 4/3/18 4stars (Jende)

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Levels:
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

Points: 21

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)
Close Enough to Touch by Colleen Oakley (published March 2017) read 4/7/2018 = 1pt
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan (published June 2013) read 6/5/2018 =1pt
The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware (published June 2018) read 6/13/2018 = 3pts
China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan (published June 2015) read 6/21/2018 = 1pt


2. Read a book set in the spring.
Almost Gone: Twenty-Five Days and One Chance to Save Our Daughter by John Baldwin (happened in May/June) read 4/11/2018 = 1pt

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.
From Notting Hill with Love...Actually by Ali McNamara read 5/4/2018 =1 pt


6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)
Take One by Karen Kingsbury read 3/23/2018 = 1pt
The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers(set in California) read 4/19/2018 = 1pt
Stars Over Sunset Boulevard by Susan Meissner (set in California) read 5/10/2018 = 1pt

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.
Chase the Lion: If Your Dream Doesn't Scare You, It's Too Small by Mark Batterson read 3/26/2018 = 1pt
Grace for the Good Girl: Letting Go of the Try-Hard Life by Emily P. Freeman read 4/8/2018 = 1pt
Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy by Alli Worthington read 5/15/2018 = 1pt
An Untroubled Heart: Finding a Faith That Is Stronger Than All My Fears by Micca Campbell read 5/10/2018 = 1pt
Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way by Shauna Niequist read 5/25/2018 = 1pt
Heart Made Whole: Turning Your Unhealed Pain into Your Greatest Strength by Christa Black Gifford read 6/4/2018 = 1pt

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin 3/28/2018= 1pt

Step Back In Time by Ali McNamara read 5/15/2018 = 1pt


13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)
Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella = 1pt

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)
You by Caroline Kepnes read 4/5/2018 = 1 pt


18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub

Welcome JoAnne, Dee and Allison!

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Level:
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

Points: 51

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Neil deGrasse Tyson, 23.03.2018 - published in May 2017 - 1 point
Tail & Trouble, Victor Catano, 27.03.2018 - published in May 2016 - 1 point
All the Missing Girls, Megan Miranda, 29.03.2018 - published in June 2016 - 1 point
After the Wedding, Courtney Milan, 26.04.2018 - published in April 2018 - 3 points
The Blood of Flowers, Anita Amirrezvani, 13.05.2018 - published in May 2008 - 1 point
The Hidden Village, Imogen Matthews, 19.05.2018 - published in May 2017 - 1 point
Das Leuchten der Purpurinseln, Doris Cramer, 21.05.2018 - published in May 2012 - 1 point
The Lies of Locke Lamora, Scott Lynch, 22.05.2018 - published in June 2006 - 1 point
Upon a Midnight Dream, Rachel Van Dyken, 24.05.2018 - published in May 2012 - 1 point
Logavina Street: Life And Death In A Sarajevo Neighborhood, Barbara Demick, 26.05.2018 - first published in June 1996 - 1 point
Unter der Sonne Siziliens, Margot S. Baumann, 04.06.2018 - published in June 2018 - 3 points

2. Read a book set in the spring.
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, Erik Larson, 09.05.2018 - set in May 1915

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
Blue Monday, Nicci French, 01.04.2018 - 1 point
Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, Barbara Demick, 11.04.2018 - 1 point
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling, 18.04.2018 - 1 point
Dark, Witch & Creamy, H.Y. Hanna, 19.04.2018 - 1 point
Tuesday's Gone, Nicci French, 21.04.2018 - 1 point

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)
Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes, 31.03.2018 - 1 point
Daffodils, Alex Martin, 24.04.2018 - 3 points
The Rose & the Dagger, Renee Ahdieh, 04.05.2018 - 1 point

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)
I Liked My Life, Abby Fabiaschi, 21.03.2018 - set in Massachusetts - 1 point
Second Grave on the Left, Darynda Jones, 26.03.2018 - set in New Mexico - 1 point
The Final Diagnosis, Arthur Hailey, 02.04.2018 - set in Pennsylvania - 1 point
Thirteen Reasons Why, Jay Asher, 07.04.2018 - set in California - 1 point
Magic Bleeds, Ilona Andrews, 14.04.2018 - set in Georgia - 1 point
Third Grave Dead Ahead, Darynda Jones, 16.04.2018 - set in New Mexico - 1 point
Airport, Arthur Hailey, 23.04.2018 - set in Illinois - 1 point
Beautiful Demons, Sarra Cannon, 30.04.2018 - set in Georgia - 1 point
Magic Slays, Ilona Andrews, 02.05.2018 - set in Georgia - 1 point
The Shop on Blossom Street, Debbie Macomber, 04.05.2018 - set in Washington - 1 point
Blood Bound, Patricia Briggs, 05.05.2018 - set in Washington - 1 point
Weil ich Layken liebe, Colleen Hoover, 21.05.2018 - set in Michigan - 1 point
Tell No One, Harlan Coben, 25.05.2018 - set in the USA - 1 point
Glass Houses, Rachel Caine, 27.05.2018 - set in Texas - 3 points
The Vampire's Mail Order Bride, Kristen Painter, 28.05.2018 - set in Georgia - 1 point
Iron Kissed, Patricia Briggs, 29.05.2018 - set in the USA - 1 point
Eleven, Carolyn Arnold, 31.05.2018 - set in Kentucky - 1 point
Weil ich Will liebe, Colleen Hoover, 03.06.2018 - set in Michigan - 1 point

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
Witch Chocolate Fudge, H.Y. Hanna, 23.04.2018 - Matt is Irish - 1 point

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)
Air Awakens, Elise Kova, 08.04.2018 - there is a gala, where MC dances with other characters - 1 point
The Baronet's Wedding Engagement, Jessica Hart, 14.05.2018 - characters dance at the engagement party

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)
Fierce Kingdom, Gin Phillips, 27.04.2018 - 1 point

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)
Cloud Atlas, David Mitchell, 13.04.2018 - 1 point

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub

Welcome Rina!

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Level:

11-20 points - Spring Fling 11/20

Points: 0

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year...6/1/88...A Thief of Time by Tony Hillerman 4/2/18


2. Read a book set in the spring.

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. Acts of Violets by Kate Collins 4/4/18


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. Show us the cover.

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA Manhattans & Murder by Jessica Fletcher 3/30/18


9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. Summer at the Lake by Andrew M. Greeley 4/12/18



10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian. Through the Fire by Diane Noble 4/5/18


11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. A Rose from the Dead by Kate Collins 4/30/18


12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.) The General's Women by Susan Wittig Albert 4/27/18


14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. A Nantucket Wedding by Nancy Thayer 4/16/18


16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard 3/27/18


19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father. Let Trump Be Trump: The Inside Story of His Rise to the Presidency by Corey R. Lewandowski 4/21/18


20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub Shoots to Kill by Kate Collins 5/30/18

Welcome Debbie!

Sarah E wrote: "Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Points:

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or..."

Sarah, you signed up on message 20 already... I will delete one of the messages - let me know

Spring Fling - 11-20 points


12/12 - finished June 15th


Book published in March 2018... A Wish Upon the Stars - 4/21 - 5★

Book with the letters D A Y in the title... Dancing Days - 5/29 - 3★

Book with a flower word in the title... Discovering Daisy: A Protectors Novella - 6/6 - 3.5★

Book cover that reminds me of spring... - 6/15 - 4★

Read a Series/TBR #12... Believe It or Not (The Brotherhood #12) - 6/14 - 3★

Book with sun on the cover... - 6/8 - 4★

Book set in USA... Moving Maverick - 3/27 - 4★

Book with trees on the cover... - 4/29 - 3.5★

Book with a character called David... Single White Fang - 5/30 - 3.5★

Book with a red and white cover... - 5/29 - 3.5★

Book with a MC in the military... Squared Away - 4/24 - 4.5★

Book where the MC is a father... Where He Belongs - 4/9 - 3.5★

Welcome Lily!

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018
Level: 21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

0/21+

Tasks:
1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)

2. Read a book set in the spring.

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.

13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub

Welcome Mave!

Reading The Seasons - Spring
The Lost Challenges
Duration: March 20th, 2018 - June 21, 2018

Levels:
5-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Spring Fling
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

13 points

Challenge completed


TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: published in March, April, May or June 2018)

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Completed 26/3/18 Rating 5 stars

Published 17 May 1900

A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie
Completed 6/5/18 Rating 3 stars

Published June 1950

Op klaarlichte dag by Simone van der Vlugt
Completed 16/6/18 Rating 3 stars

Published April 2010

2. Read a book set in the spring.

3. Read a book with the letters D A Y somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Completed 6/6/18 Rating 4 stars

4. Read a book with a flower related word in the title. (Bonus: 'Daffodil' in the title)

De Indische waterlelies (The Indian Water Lilies) by Efteling - Queen Fabiola of Belgium
Completed 12/5/18 Rating 3 stars

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Rain on cover) - Show us the cover.

6. On the first day of Spring the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart.
Read a Series/TBR #12.

7. On the Vernal Equinox the sun is directly above the equator.
Read a book with the sun on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set along the Gulf Coast of the US.)

9. Saint Patrick's Day – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

10. Easter - Read a book with the genre or tagged Christian.

11. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

Land of Black Gold by Hergé
Completed 20/5/18 Rating 3 stars

Abdallah gets up to all sorts of mischief

12. Arbor Day - Read a book with trees on the cover. Please post the cover.

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Completed 27/4/18 Rating 5 stars



The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Completed 3/5/18 Rating 4 stars



The Broken Ear by Hergé
Completed 13/5/18 Rating 3 stars



13. May Day - Read a book where the characters dance. (Bonus: They dance around a Maypole.)

High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
Completed 6/6/18 Rating 4 stars

MC is a record shop owner and DJ.

14. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican character or a book set in a bar. (Can be Mexican American.)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. (Bonus: the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title.)

The Charming Quirks Of Others by Alexander McCall Smith
Completed 15/4/18 Rating 4 stars

Isabel is mother to Charlie.

16. St. David's Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: The character is a teacher or priest.)

17. St. Georges Day (England) - Read a book with a red and white cover. (Bonus: Set in England.)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military OR where the characters go to the beach.

19. Father's Day (US) - Read a book where the MC is a father.

Along Came A Spider by James Patterson
Completed 25/4/18 Rating 4 stars

Alex Cross is father to Janelle and Damon.

The Dog Who Came in From the Cold by Alexander McCall Smith
Completed 11/5/18 Rating 4 stars

William is father to Eddie.

20. Read a book from one of these listopias: 2012 Spring Break Reads OR Pastel-Colored Covers OR Spring ACPHS Bookclub

I'm in please....

Welcome Amanda and Sallie!

JoAnne, will this work for the red and white cover?

JoAnne wrote: "You are also adding more choices for others that use the list!"

So....apparently I like reading pastel-covered books. I added a very eclectic bunch to the list and had to stop because I maxed out my votes! 😬

Bonita wrote: "JoAnne, will this work for the red and white cover?

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Yeah, I'll take it.

Hannah wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "You are also adding more choices for others that use the list!"

So....apparently I like reading pastel-covered books. I added a very eclectic bunch to the list and had to stop becau..."

That's funny! LOL....

Yep! Surprised myself on that one, because I was just thinking of a handful and then started going through my shelves!