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2019 January Monthly Challenge
Some lists that may help with the categories-#2-
Best Accidentally Pregnant in Romance Novels
Mpreg Romance
Historical Romance Where Heroine Gets Pregnant In A Large Part Of The Story
Paranormal Pregnancy in PNR Romance
Books With Moons On The Cover
Books That Have Moon or Stars On The Cover
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Favorite Texas Romance Books
MM Romance Books Set In Texas
#7-
Odd Couples-Opposites Attract In Romance Novels
Opposites Attract In Contemporary Romance
Odd Couples-Opposites Attract In Contemporary Romance Novels
Best Gay Enemies-Rivals-Opposites Become Lovers
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Best Historical Romances With Married Couples
Married Couples In NA Contemporary Romance
After The Vows
#9-
Rock Star Romance
Musically Inclined Heroes and Heroines in Romance
Melody- Paranormal Romance With Singers and Musicians
2019 January Monthly Challenge0/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Just Stop Me by Rosalind James
OR
Just One Thing by Holly Jacobs
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Fool for Love by Eloisa James
02. Bird of the Month ~ Owl: Read a book with mystery or magic in it, or read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover or read a book with pregnancy in the story or read a book with the letters o, w, and l in the title.
Silver-Tongued Devil by Rosalind James
OR
Claimed by Evangeline Anderson
OR
Prime Obsession by Monette Michaels
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Jodi Thomas: Read one book written by Jodi Thomas or any author with her first or last name.
Or read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas, or read any book published in 2006, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or Historical Romance, or read a book that has a character traveling somewhere.
The Texan's Touch by Jodi Thomas
OR
Something Sweeter by Candis Terry
OR
Bending the Rules by Susan Andersen
OR
It Had to Be Them by Tamra Baumann
04. Bubble Bath Day (January 8th): Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or read a book with something round on the cover, or read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions).
Hot Wheels and High Heels by Jane Graves
OR
Courting Carolina by Janet Chapman
OR
Power Play by Deirdre Martin
05. Dress Up Your Pet Day (January 14): Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.
Once Upon a Wine by Beth Kendrick
OR
Beauty and the Wiener by Casey Griffin
OR
The Shifter by Jean Johnson
06. National Buttercrunch Day (January 20): Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) or read a book that you think is sweet.
Summer in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
07. Opposite Day (January 25): Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary), or read a book that has an opposites attract plot or read a book that is a classic.
An Officer and a Rebel by Cindi Madsen
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The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood
08. Spouse's Day (January 26): Read a book with a married couple in it, or read a book that is part of a series or read a book with two people on the cover.
His First and Last by Terri Osburn
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On the Rocks by Kim Law
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A Bridge to Love by Nancy Herkness
09. National Kazoo Day (January 28): Read a book with a musical character in it, or read a book with a young character or an older character or read a book that brings you joy.
Promise Me You by Marina Adair
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The Summer He Came Home by Juliana Stone
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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I'm in!1. 'J' is for January - Guilty as Sin - Jami Alden - 2 JAN
2. mystery - No Darker Place - Debra Webb - 7 JAN
3. Contemporary Romance - Cozen - Bethany-Kris - 1 JAN
4. sit back and relax with - Magnificent Bastard - Lili Valente - 6 JAN
5. clothing on the cover - Trails of Love - Melissa Foster - 12 JAN
6. double letters in the title - Hidden Moon Bay - Vickie McKeehan - 14 JAN
7. opposites attract - Love Online - Penelope Ward - 6 JAN
8. part of a series - Jack - Cat Johnson - 7 JAN
9. musical character - Misadventures with a Country Boy - Elizabeth Hayley - 15 JAN
10. Reader's Choice - Passion & Venom - S. Williams - 9 JAN
2019 January Monthly Challenge10/10 - Completed 1/26/19!
1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. A Place Without You by Jewel E Ann - 1/13/19 (4 1/2 stars)
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl
-Read a book with mystery or magic in it Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts - 1/26/19 (4 1/2 stars)
3. Read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren - 1/5/19 (3 stars)
4. Read a book with alliteration in the title. Behind the Bars by Brittainy C. Cherry - 1/15/19 (4 stars)
5. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 1/1/19 (4 stars)
6. Read a book that contains double letters in the title
The Kiss Thief by L.J. Shen - 1/13/19 (4 stars)
7. Read a book that has an opposites attract plot Sweet Home by Tillie Cole - 1/4/19 (4 stars)
8. Read a book that is part of a series Two Wedding Crashers by Meghan Quinn - 1/26/19 (4 stars)
9. Read a book with a musical character in it Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 1/24/19 (5 stars)
10. Read any book of your choice. When Ashes Fall by Marni Mann - 1/17/19 (5 stars)
Read 10/101. 'J' is for January. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J': Losing Control 2/1
2. Bird of the Month - January - Owl. Read a book with pregnancy in the story: The Knocked up Plan 5/1
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jodi Thomas. Read a book shelved as Historical Romance: To Sir Phillip, With Love 8/1
4. January 8th - Bubble Bath Day. Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or a book with something round on the cover: Mated to the Devil 1/1
5. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day. Read a book with an animal on the cover: Claimed by her Cougar 12/1
6. January 20th - National Buttercrunch Day. Read a book that contains double letters in the title: Amirra: Outerworld Chronicles Book 1 2/1
7. January 25th - Opposite Day. Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up: The Other C-Word 5/1
8. January 26th - Spouse's Day. Read a book with two people on the cover: Beyond Scandal and Desire 11/8
9. January 28th - National Kazoo Day. Read a book with a musical character in it: Tell Me 12/1
10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Steadfast 7/1
2019 January Monthly Challenge10/10
1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J' - Fantasy in Death J.D. Robb - 1/7
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl
-Read a book with pregnancy in the story - Virgin River Robyn Carr - 1/5
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
-Read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance - Stanton Completely T.L. Swan - 1/14
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath.
-Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with - Down to You Michelle Leighton - 1/19
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Great news! You don't have to wait until Halloween to dress up your pet. National Dress Up Your Pet Day gives you the opportunity to .... you guessed it......dress up your pet!
-Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover. -
Belle Aurora - 1/86. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day- Buttercrunch lovers, today is your day. It's National Buttercrunch Day. Today you can enjoy buttercrunch ice cream, candy, or anything buttercrunch.
-Read a book that you think is sweet. - Yours and Mine Debbie Macomber - 1/27
7. January 25th- Opposite Day-Opposite day was mentioned in the book "Alice in Wonderland". This day may originate from the storybook, written in the 1800's..
-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot - Hidden Worthiness Susan Fanetti - 1/22
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day- Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half.
-Read a book that is part of a series - The Heart of Devin MacKade Nora Roberts - 1/11
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- People young and old love Kazoos. Kazoo Day celebrates the the joy of this musical instrument.
-Read a book with a young character - The Pride of Jared MacKade Nora Roberts - 1/10
10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice. - Hard Evidence Pamela Clare - 1/16
2019 January Monthly Challenge
10/10 completed
✓ 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
⌘ The Boyfriend Mandate by River Jaymes (01/01) ★★
✓ Bird of the Month: January: Owl - Read a book with mystery or magic in it.
⌘ The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (02/01) ★★★
✓ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
Read a book that is shelved as Contemporary Romance.
⌘ Role Play by Tess Oliver (01/01) ★★★
✓January 8th - Bubble Bath Day: Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with.
⌘ Come As You Are by Lauren Blakely (08/01) ★★★★
✓ January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover.
⌘ Fast & Loose by Elizabeth Bevarly (12/01) ★★★
✓ January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day: Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa).
⌘ Good Time by Jana Aston (01/01) ★★★★
✓ January 25th - Opposite Day: Read a book that is a classic.
⌘ Cup of Gold by John Steinbeck (02/01) ★★★
✓ January 26th - Spouse's Day: Read a book with two people on the cover.
⌘ Insider X by Dave Buschi (05/01) ★★★★
✓ January 28th - National Kazoo Day: Read a book with a young character or an older character.
⌘ Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata (03/01) ★★★
✓ Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
⌘ Thursday's Child by Sandra Brown (03/01) ★★★
2019 January Monthly Challenge5/5 romance
1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl- Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge. Related to the night is the moon, which owls are also connected to. It becomes a symbol of the feminine and fertility, with the moon's cycles of renewal. Even the mythology relates owl to this wisdom and femininity.
-Read a book with mystery or magic in it, or
-Read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover or
-Read a book with pregnancy in the story or
-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title.
Healing a Heart by Amy Lillard 15 January; 4 1/2★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
Read one book written by Jodi Thomas or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jodi Thomas's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Jodi-
* Jodi Thomas enjoys traveling with her husband
* Jodi is a bestselling author of over 50 novels
* She writes Historical and Contemporary Romance set in Texas
* In July 2006, Jodi was the 11th writer to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame
You may also:
-Read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas, or
-Read any book published in 2006, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or Historical Romance, or
-Read a book that has a character traveling somewhere.
Sheriff by Laura Scott 10 January; 4★
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath.
-Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or
-Read a book with something round on the cover, or
-Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions).
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Great news! You don't have to wait until Halloween to dress up your pet. National Dress Up Your Pet Day gives you the opportunity to .... you guessed it......dress up your pet!
-Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or
-Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.
Guardian by Terri Reed 4 January; 4★
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day- Buttercrunch lovers, today is your day. It's National Buttercrunch Day. Today you can enjoy buttercrunch ice cream, candy, or anything buttercrunch.
-Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) or
-Read a book that you think is sweet.
7. January 25th- Opposite Day-Opposite day was mentioned in the book "Alice in Wonderland". This day may originate from the storybook, written in the 1800's..
-Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary) , or
-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot or
-Read a book that is a classic.
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day- Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half.
-Read a book with a married couple in it, or
-Read a book that is part of a series or
-Read a book with two people on the cover.
Wind River Lawman by Lindsay McKenna 20 January; 4 1/2★
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- People young and old love Kazoos. Kazoo Day celebrates the the joy of this musical instrument.
-Read a book with a musical character in it, or
-Read a book with a young character or an older character or
-Read a book that brings you joy.
10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice.
Special Agent by Valerie Hansen; 26 January; 4★
I'm in10/10
1.. book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J':
A Firefighter's Promise Patricia Johns 1/1
2. Bird of the Month - January - Owl. or a book with an o,w, and l in the title
Read, Write, Love at Seaside Addison Cole 1/2
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jodi Thomas. Read one book written by Jodi Thomas
Winter's Camp Jodi Thomas 1/2
4. January 8th - Bubble Bath Day. Read a book with something round on the cover,
Her Heart's Captain Elizabeth Mansfield 1/3
5. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day. Read a book with an animal on the cover
A Family for the Farmer Laurel Blount 1/4
6. January 20th - National Buttercrunch Day. Read a book that contains double
Surgeon in a Wedding Dress Sue MacKay 1/12
7. January 25th - Opposite Day. Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up
He's Her Mimi Barbour 1/14
8. January 26th - Spouse's Day. Read a book a book with two people on the cover:
Unexpected Gifts Elena Aitken 1/16
9. January 28th - National Kazoo Day. Read a book with a musical character in it
Lesson in Romance Harmony Evans 1/17
10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice:
Under the Mistletoe Mary Balogh 1/6
2019 January Monthly Challenge1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl- Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge. Related to the night is the moon, which owls are also connected to. It becomes a symbol of the feminine and fertility, with the moon's cycles of renewal. Even the mythology relates owl to this wisdom and femininity.
-Read a book with mystery or magic in it, or
-Read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover or
-Read a book with pregnancy in the story or
-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
Read one book written by Jodi Thomas or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jodi Thomas's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Jodi-
* Jodi Thomas enjoys traveling with her husband
* Jodi is a bestselling author of over 50 novels
* She writes Historical and Contemporary Romance set in Texas
* In July 2006, Jodi was the 11th writer to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame
You may also:
-Read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas, or
-Read any book published in 2006, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or Historical Romance, or
-Read a book that has a character traveling somewhere.
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath.
-Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or
-Read a book with something round on the cover, or
-Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions).
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Great news! You don't have to wait until Halloween to dress up your pet. National Dress Up Your Pet Day gives you the opportunity to .... you guessed it......dress up your pet!
-Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or
-Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day- Buttercrunch lovers, today is your day. It's National Buttercrunch Day. Today you can enjoy buttercrunch ice cream, candy, or anything buttercrunch.
-Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) or
-Read a book that you think is sweet.
7. January 25th- Opposite Day-Opposite day was mentioned in the book "Alice in Wonderland". This day may originate from the storybook, written in the 1800's..
-Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary) , or
-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot or
-Read a book that is a classic.
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day- Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half.
-Read a book with a married couple in it, or
-Read a book that is part of a series or
-Read a book with two people on the cover.
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- People young and old love Kazoos. Kazoo Day celebrates the the joy of this musical instrument.
-Read a book with a musical character in it, or
-Read a book with a young character or an older character or
-Read a book that brings you joy.
10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice.
I'm in!10/10
1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. Imperfect Harmony, Jay Northcote, 1/3
2. Bird of the Month-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title - Borrowing Blue, Lucy Lennox, 1/3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas, Taxes and Tardis, N.R. Walker, 1/1
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Read a book with something round on the cover - Out Of Focus, L.A. Witt, 1/4
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Great news! -Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book - Twelfth of Never, N.R. Walker, 1/1
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day-Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) - Rattlesnake, Kim Fielding, 1/20
7. January 25th- Opposite Day-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot - Blueberry Boys, Vanessa North, 1/2
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day - Read a book with two people on the cover - Tigers and Devils, Sean Kennedy, 1/13
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day -Read a book with a musical character in it - Blue Notes, Shira Anthony, 1/6
10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice- His Saint, Lucy Lennox, 1/22
I'm in :) [☆ ½ ❌]10/10 READ
❌ 1. 'J' is for January : A Place Without You by Jewel E. Ann
01/14 ☆☆☆☆☆❌ 2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl: Read a book with mystery or magic in it The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz
01/09 ☆☆☆☆☆❌ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas: Read any book published in 2006, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or Historical Romance Drunk Dial by Penelope Ward
01/15 ☆☆☆❌ 4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath: Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with Did I Mention I Love You? by Estelle Maskame
01/04 ☆☆☆❌ 5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day: Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover. Crash by Nicole Williams
01/29 ☆☆☆❌ 6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day: Read a book that contains double letters in the title Tattered by Devney Perry
01/11 ☆☆☆☆❌ 7. January 25th- Opposite Day: Read a book that is a classic. Corrupt by Penelope Douglas
01/18 ☆☆☆❌ 8. January 26th- Spouse's Day- Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half: Read a book with two people on the cover The Dark Light of Day by T.M. Frazier
01/24 ☆☆☆☆❌ 9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- People young and old love Kazoos. Kazoo Day celebrates the the joy of this musical instrument: Read a book that brings you joy Unveiled Attraction by Chelsea M. Cameron
01/19 ☆☆☆❌ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Finding Alexei by Kendall Ryan
01/10 ☆☆☆☆
I'm in10/10
1. 'J' - John Inman - Strays and Lovers - Jan22 - 5*
-Read a book with a dark cover
-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title.
Wolfsong - Jan2 - 5*
3. -Read a book set in Texas - Kyle - Jan24 - 4*
4.-Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, Homebird - Jan17 - 5*
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-Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover
6. -Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Saving Hannah - Jan12 - 5*
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Hidden Treasures - Jan6 - 5*
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Glen & Tyler's Honeymoon Adventure - Jan10 - 5*
9. -Read a book with a young character or an older character or
-Read a book that brings you joy.
The Burnt Toast B&B - Jan14 - 4*
10. - Read any book of your choice - Three Stupid Weddings - Jan26 - 5*
January Monthly ChallengeREAD: 10/10
✔1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's name starts with 'J'.
Unexpected Rush - Jaci Burton 1/1
✔2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl-
-Read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover
Tuesday's Gone - Nicci French 1/11
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
-Read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas
Marly's Choice - Lora Leigh (set in Texas) 1/12
✔4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day-
-Read a book with alliteration in the title
Power Play - Deidre Martin 1/4
✔5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day-
-Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book
Crimson Veil - Yasmine Galenorn (puma) 1/4
✔6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day-
-Read a book that contains double letters in the title
Innocence - Dean Koontz 1/10
✔7. January 25th- Opposite Day-
-Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up
Special Topics in Calamity Physics - Marisha Pessl 1/3
(brainy, I read fluff)
✔8. January 26th- Spouse's Day-
-Read a book with two people on the cover.
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs - Molly Harper 1/12
✔9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day-
-Read a book with a young character or an older character
The Devil's Labyrinth - John Saul (mc is 16) 1/13
✔10. Reader's Choice:
The Mermaid Trials - Cameron Drake 1/1
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
2019 January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10 - COMPLETE!
✔ 1. 'J' is for January: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
🎧 January 18th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 2. Bird of the Month: January - Owl: Fade to Black by Heather Graham
🎧 January 16th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Jodi Thomas: Lone Heart Pass by Jodi Thomas
🎧 January 31st, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 4.January 8th - Bubble Bath Day: Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery
🎧 January 13th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 5. January 14th - Dress Up Your Pet Day: A Temporary Courtship by Jenna Mindel
📖 January 28th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 6. January 20th - National Buttercrunch Day: Lassoed by Fortune by Marie Ferrarella
📖 January 11th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 7. January 25th - Opposite Day: Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt
🎧 January 3rd, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 8. January 26th - Spouse's Day: Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey
🎧 January 24th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 9. January 28th - National Kazoo Day: Back to You by Lauren Dane
🎧 January 8th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: A Hope Divided by Alyssa Cole
🎧 January 11th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Completed: 10/10 - COMPLETE!
✔ 1. 'J' is for January: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
🎧 January 18th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 2. Bird of the Month: January - Owl: Fade to Black by Heather Graham
🎧 January 16th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Jodi Thomas: Lone Heart Pass by Jodi Thomas
🎧 January 31st, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 4.January 8th - Bubble Bath Day: Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery
🎧 January 13th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 5. January 14th - Dress Up Your Pet Day: A Temporary Courtship by Jenna Mindel
📖 January 28th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 6. January 20th - National Buttercrunch Day: Lassoed by Fortune by Marie Ferrarella
📖 January 11th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 7. January 25th - Opposite Day: Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt
🎧 January 3rd, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 8. January 26th - Spouse's Day: Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey
🎧 January 24th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 9. January 28th - National Kazoo Day: Back to You by Lauren Dane
🎧 January 8th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: A Hope Divided by Alyssa Cole
🎧 January 11th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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2019 January Monthly ChallengeCompleted 10/10
✔️1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
The Beautiful Ashes by Jeaniene Frost - 08/01/2019✔️2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl- Read a book with pregnancy in the story
X Marks the Spot by Opal Carew - 04/01/2019✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas - Read one book that is shelved as Contemporary Romance
Nuts by Alice Clayton - 02/01/2019✔️4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Read a book with something round on the cover
Buns by Alice Clayton - 03/01/2019✔️5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Read a book with an animal on the cover
Cross Breed by Lora Leigh - 01/01/2019✔️6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day- Read a book that contains double letters in the title
Keeping It Hot by Sydney Landon - 01/01/2019✔️7. January 25th- Opposite Day- Read a book that has an opposites attract plot
by Cream of the Crop by Alice Clayton - 03/01/2019✔️8. January 26th- Spouse's Day - Read a book that is part of a series
Ride Hard by Laura Kaye - 05/01/2019✔️9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- Read a book with a young character
Ride Wild by Laura Kaye - 07/01/2019✔️10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.
Room for Two by Sydney Landon - 02/01/2019
I’m in for 4 this month! The Duke and I (With 2nd Epilogue) by Julia Quinn
2. Bird of the Month: January:
Never Never (moon/dark/magic)
Thank You For Riding (contemporary/travel)
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day-
Christmastime Cowboy (all three!)
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day-
An Offer From a Gentleman (article of clothing)
Beard Science (closest I'm gonna get to double letters is author's name. Plus this is going to be a sweet story!)
Come As You Are (audiobook, I normally don't listen to them even though I have an Audible subscription... )
OR
The Hooker and the Hermit
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day-
In Bed with the Beast (all three!)
The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire (young/old, joy)
10. Reader's Choice:
The Highland Renegade
Books Read:
Books:
Read:
2019 January Monthly Challenge0/10
10/10completed 1/8/19
1. 'J' is for January : The Stroke of Midnight by Jordan Castillo Price - 1/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Read a book with mystery or magic in it: Laurent and the Beast by K.A. Merikan - 1/4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3. Read a book shelved as Contemporary Romance: Scarred by Mia Kerick - 1/1 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions): The Ballerino and the Biker by Rebecca James - 1/8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
5. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book: Ryker's Enchantment by Taylor Rylan -1/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6. Read a book that contains double letters in the title: Hellion's Law by Aiden Bates - 1/8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
7. Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary): Going Home by Max Vos - 1/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
8. Read a book that is part of a series: A Hard Call by Max Walker - 1/4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
9. Read a book with a young character or an older character: Grayson's Enlightenment by Taylor Rylan - 1/6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10. Reader's Choice: Protecting My Commitment by Taylor Rylan - 1/3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Happy New Reading Year✔
1. 'J' is for January
Glory in Death
(In Death 02) J. D. Robb • Read 01/21/19 5* ✔
2. Bird of the Month: Owl
A Discovery of Witches
(All Souls Trilogy 01) Deborah Harkness • Reread 01/04/19 5*3. FAC: Jodi Thomas • Read 01/xx/19 x*
✔
4. Bubble Bath Day
British Bedmate
Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland • Read 01/10/19 3.5* ✔
5. Dress Up Your Pet Day Ten Days with the Highlander Hayson Manning • Read 01/29/19 4*☆
6. National Buttercrunch Day
Passion
(Passion Quartet 01) Lisa Valdez • Read 01/xx/19 x*✔
7. Opposite Day-Opposites Attract
Demon's Mercy
(Dark Protectors 09) Rebecca Zanetti • Read 01/18/19 4.5*✔
8. Spouse's Day
The Kiss Thief
L. J. Shen • Read 01/26/19 3*✔
9. National Kazoo Day
Vampire's Faith
(Dark Protectors 08) Rebecca Zanetti • Read 01/12/19 4*10. Reader's Choice • Read 01/xx/19 x*
Pam wrote: I'm in
10/10 COMPLETED This was fun!!
1. Unbreak My Heart by Nicole Jacquelyn READ 1/1/2019
Rating 4 stars
2. Night Owl by M. Pierce Rating 4 stars Read 1/1/2019
3. Winter's Camp by Jodi Thomas Rating 4 stars Read
1/2/20194. Magnificent Bastard by Lili Valente Read 1/22/2019 Rating 4 stars
5. Hate Notes by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward
Read 1/3/2019 Rated 5+ stars6. Don't Call Me Cupcake by Tara Sheets Read 1/4/2019 Rated 4 stars
7. A Lot Like Love by Julie James
Read 1/6/2019 Rate: 4 stars8. Hopeless by Colleen Hoover
Rated 5+ stars Read 1/7/20199. The Billionaire's Last Chance by Leslie North
Rated 3 stars Read 1/9/201910. I Bet You by Ilsa Madden-Mills
Rated 3 stars Read 1/9/2019
02/101. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book whose author's first name starts with 'J'.
House Divided by Jennifer Peel
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl
-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title.
What Love Sounds Like by Alissa Callen
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
-Read one book written by Jodi Thomas
.4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day
-Read a book with alliteration in the title
Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day
-Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day
-Read a book that contains double letters in the title
The Accidental Countess by Michelle Willingham
7. January 25th- Opposite Day
-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot
Tossed Into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day
-Read a book with two people on the cover.
Take the Lead by Alexis Daria
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day
-Read a book with a musical character in it
Tempt Me Like This by Bella Andre
10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice.
The Maid of Lorne by Terri Brisbin
Monthly Challenge January 201910/10
Completed!
1. "J" is for January- Read a book whose author’s name starts with J.
Life on the Edge by Jennifer Comeaux 1/11/2019 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl-Read a book with a dark cover.
I Dare You by Ilsa Madden-Miles 1/23/2019
3. Featured Author Challenge: Jodi Thomas- Read a book written by the author.
Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas 1/18/2019 ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
4. Bubble Bath Day-Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with.
Sweet Tea and Sympathy by Molly Harper 1/25/2019
5. Dress Up Your Pet Day- Read a book with an animal on the cover.
Healing Hearts by Margaret Daley 1/21/2019
6. National Buttercrunch Day- Read a book with double letters.
When Love Calls by Lorna Seilstad 1/17/2019⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
7. Opposite Day- Read a book that has an opposites attract plot.
Charmed by His Love by Janet Chapman 1/24/2019
8. Spouse's Day- Read a Book with two people on the cover.
A Whole Lot of Love by Justine Davies 1/26/2019
9. National Kazoo Day- Read a book with a young character.
Gypsy Jewel by Patricia McAllister 1/31/2019
10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice
Huckleberry Hill by Jennifer Beckstrand 1/21/2019
Monthly Challenge (January 1st - 31st, 2019)Read 10/10
1. "J" is for January: author's name with J.
How to Care for a Lady Jerrica Knight-Catania 4☆
4/1/19
2. Book of the Month: O.W.L. in the title.
When a Duke Loves a Woman Lorraine Heath 5☆
8/1/19
3. Featured Author: Book shelved as Historical Romance
For the Love of the Marquess Callie Hutton 4☆
2/1/19
4. January 8th - Bubble Bath Day: Book title alliteration.
Emma and the Earl Samantha Holt 4☆
2/1/19
5. January 14th - Dress Up Your Pet Day: Animal on cover.
The Reluctant Heir Jennifer Conner 4☆
3/1/19
6. January 20th - National Buttercrunch Day: Double Letters in title.
The Duke of Kisses Darcy Burke 5☆
3/1/19
7. January 25th - Opposite Day: Opposites Attract Plot.
The Viscount Who Loved Me Julia Quinn 5+☆
14/1/19
8. January 26th - Spouse's Day: Two People on cover.
No Ordinary Duke Sophie Barnes 5☆
7/1/19
9. January 28th - National Kazoo Day: Book Brings You Joy.
Once a Wallflower, At Last His Love Christi Caldwell 5+☆
9/1/19
10. Readers Choice: To Love a Duchess Karen Ranney 3.5☆
12/1/19
2019 January Monthly ChallengeCompleted: 10/10
1. 'J' is for January: Suddenly One Summer by Julie James 1/3
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl-Trust No One by Jayne Ann Krentz 1/8
3. FAC author- Jodi Thomas. Erik by Sawyer Bennett 1/1
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day-Book Boyfriend by Claire Kingsley 1/11
5. January 14-Dress Up Pet Day-The Professor Woos The Witch by Kristen Painter 1/2
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day-The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang 1/11
7. January 25th- Opposite Day-From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata 1/7
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day-Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti 1/2
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day-Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas 1/17
10. Reader's Choice: Enforce by Rachel Van Dyken 1/2
~January Monthly Challenge~FINISHED 1/13
Completed: 6/6
1. 'J' is for January:
Bird Box by Josh Malerman (1/1) ★★★★
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl: (Book with magic)
Grave Peril by Jim Butcher (1/2) ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas: (Contemporary Romance)
Thorn's Challenge by Brenda Jackson (1/7) ★★★★
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day (Book you wanna relax with)
Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (1/6) ★★★
5. January 26th- Spouse's Day (Part of a series)
Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley (1/13) ★★★★
6. Reader's Choice:
Red Dragon by Thomas Harris (1/4) ★★★★
2019 January Monthly Challenge5/10
1. 'J' is for January : Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl - Read a book with mystery or magic in it
by Ilona Andrews, read 01/07, 4.5 stars3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas. Read a book that is shelved as Contemporary Romance
by Charlie Cochet, read 01/09, 4 stars4.January 8th - Bubble Bath Day - Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover
by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott, read 01/24, 3 stars6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day-Read a book that contains double letters in the title
7. January 25th- Opposite Day - Read a book that has an opposites attract plot
by R. Scarlett, read 01/06, 4 stars8. January 26th- Spouse's Day - Read a book that is part of a series
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day - Read a book that brings you joy
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
by L.J. Hayward, read 01/06, 4 stars
January Challenge - Completed: 10/10, Books read: 17/30✔ 1. 'J' is for January
Read a book that starts with 'J':
Joining the Jaguar
✔ Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J':
Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb - Read: 10/01 - 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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✔ 2. January's Bird of the Month: Owl
✔ Read a book with mystery or magic in it:
Ceremony in Death - Read: 17/01 - 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - 327 pages
✔ Read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover:
True Vision - Read: 27/01 - 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Read a book with pregnancy in the story:
Daddy's Christmas Date - Read: 06/01 - 3 🌟🌟🌟
Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title:
Howling at the Moon
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✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jodi Thomas .
Read a book by any author with Jodi Thomas' first or last name:
By the Light of the Moon by Jodi Vaughn
Veronica and the Vampire by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom
Read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas:
Wildcat’s Rose (A Shifter Paranormal Romance Story): Texas Shifters Volume One
Read any book published in 2006:
Touch the Dark
✔ Read a book shelved as Contemporary Romance:
Something About You – Read: 20/01 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Read a book shelved as Historical Romance:
The Girl in the Steel Corset
✔ Read a book that has a character traveling somewhere:
The Darkest Hour – Read: 19/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
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✔ 4. January 8th - Bubble Bath Day
Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with:
Gabriel
✔ Read a book with something round on the cover:
A Werewolf to Call Her Own - Read: 17/01 - 3 🌟🌟🌟
Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions):
Dead Sexy Dragon
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✔ 5. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day
✔ Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book:
Christmas Hellhound - Read: 12/01 - 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover:
Ring for Jeeves - Read: 30/01 - 3 🌟🌟🌟
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✔ 6. January 20th - National Buttercrunch Day
Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa):
Full Blooded
✔ Read a book that you think is sweet:
Fangs for the Memories - Read: 27/01 - 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
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✔ 7. January 25th - Opposite Day
Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary):
Hot Head
✔ Read a book that has an opposites attract plot:
The Hooker and the Hermit - Read: 29/01 - 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Read a book that is a classic:
Jane Eyre
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✔ 8. January 26th - Spouse's Day
✔ Read a book with a married couple in it:
Rapture in Death - Read: 16/01 - 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Read a book that is part of a series:
Glory in Death - Read: 09/01 - 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Read a book with two people on the cover:
Games Demons Play - Read: 18/01 - 3 🌟🌟🌟
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✔ 9. January 28th - National Kazoo Day
Read a book with a musical character in it:
Rock Wedding
✔ Read a book with a young or older character:
Sin & Chocolate - Read: 11/01 - 3.5 stars
✔ Read a book that brings you joy:
Naked in Death - Read: 09/01 - 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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✔ 10. Reader's Choice:
Hate Notes - Read: 04/01 - 3.5 stars
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Book Covers:
Mama SpotJanuary Monthly Challenge
Gonna try for 7/10
9/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for January: Call Me Daddy 4.5* ✔️ 1/7/19
02. Bird of the Month ~ Owl: Buckled 5* ✔️ 1/4/19*dark cover & mystery
03. FAC ~ Jodi Thomas: Seduce Me at Sunrise 4* ✔️ 1/9*Historical Romance
04. Bubble Bath Day: Tempt Me at Twilight 4* ✔️ 1/13*sit back and relax with & alliteration
05. Dress Up Your Pet Day (January 14): Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.
06. National Buttercrunch Day Booted 3.5* ✔️ 1/7/19*double letters
07. Opposite Day Die For Me 4.5* ✔️ 1/18*opposite of what you would normally pick
08. Spouse's Day: Seize the Night 3.5* ✔️ 1/20*part of a series
09. National Kazoo Day (January 28): The Chosen 5* ✔️ 1/28*brings you joy.
10. Reader's Choice: Deal with the Devil 4* ✔️ 1/23
I think I will try this!2019 January Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10 FINISHED!
✔1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Going Sasquatch by Jess Whitecroft finished 1/18/2019
✔2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl- Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge. Related to the night is the moon, which owls are also connected to. It becomes a symbol of the feminine and fertility, with the moon's cycles of renewal. Even the mythology relates owl to this wisdom and femininity.
-Read a book with mystery or magic in it, or
-Read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover or
-Read a book with pregnancy in the story or
-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title.
Power Play by Cara Dee finished 1/5/2019
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
Read one book written by Jodi Thomas or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Jodi-
* Jodi Thomas enjoys traveling with her husband
* Jodi is a bestselling author of over 50 novels
* She writes Historical and Contemporary Romance set in Texas
* In July 2006, Jodi was the 11th writer to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame
You may also:
-Read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas, or
-Read any book published in 2006, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or Historical Romance, or
-Read a book that has a character traveling somewhere.
Moving Maverick by Lucy Lennox finished 1/4/2019
✔4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath.
-Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or
-Read a book with something round on the cover, or
-Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions).
Delivering Dante by Lucy Lennox finished 1/7/2019
✔5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Great news! You don't have to wait until Halloween to dress up your pet. National Dress Up Your Pet Day gives you the opportunity to .... you guessed it......dress up your pet!
-Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or
-Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.
Christmas Angel by Eli Easton finished 1/3/2019
✔6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day- Buttercrunch lovers, today is your day. It's National Buttercrunch Day. Today you can enjoy buttercrunch ice cream, candy, or anything buttercrunch.
-Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) or
-Read a book that you think is sweet.
The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks by Josh Lanyon finished 1/14/2019
✔7. January 25th- Opposite Day-Opposite day was mentioned in the book "Alice in Wonderland". This day may originate from the storybook, written in the 1800's..
-Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary) , or
-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot or
-Read a book that is a classic.
Oz by Lily Morton finished 1/16/2019
✔8. January 26th- Spouse's Day- Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half.
-Read a book with a married couple in it, or
-Read a book that is part of a series or
-Read a book with two people on the cover.
Love Can't Conquer by Kim Fielding finished 1/19/2019
✔9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- People young and old love Kazoos. Kazoo Day celebrates the the joy of this musical instrument.
-Read a book with a musical character in it, or
-Read a book with a young character or an older character or
-Read a book that brings you joy.
Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 2 by various authors finished 1/12/2019
✔10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice.
The Alpha and His Ace by Ana J. Phoenix finished 1/1/2019
(view spoiler)
2019 January Monthly Challenge 8/10 completed
1. 'J' is for January: Shamrock - Janie Crouch - 1/1/2019
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl
-Read a book with pregnancy in the story
The Roommate's Baby - Penny Wylder - 1/2/2019
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
Twisted Creek - 1/10/19
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- -Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions).
Dirty Distractions - Taryn Quinn - 1/6/19
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- -Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or
Six Cats a Slayin'- Miranda James - 1/1/2019
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day- -Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa)
Batter Off Dead- Maymee Bell - 1/13/19
7. January 25th- Opposite Day- -Read a book that has an opposites attract plot
Beauty and the Beefcake - Pippa Grant - 1/16/19
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day- -Read a book that is part of a series
Peaceful Pines The Pines Book 1 - Crystal Harper
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day--Read a book with a musical character in it
No One to Hold Hold Series Book 1 - Arell Rivers
10. Reader's Choice: - Truly Madly Guilty Liane Moriarty - 1/7/19
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I’m in as well!2019 January Monthly Challenge
10/10
1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Good Time by Jana Aston 1/1/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl - Read a book with mystery or magic in it, or
-Read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover or
-Read a book with pregnancy in the story or
-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title.
Single Wolf Female by Jessica Sims 1/5/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas. Read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas, or
-Read any book published in 2006, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or Historical Romance, or
-Read a book that has a character traveling somewhere.
To Love Jason Thorn by Ella Maise 1/10/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day--Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or
-Read a book with something round on the cover, or
-Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions).
Hosed by Pippa Grant 1/21/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day-Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or
-Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.
Keeping Her by Kelly Lucille 1/7/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day-Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) or
-Read a book that you think is sweet.
Tycoon by Katy Evans 1/5/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
7. January 25th- Opposite Day-Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary) , or
-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot or
-Read a book that is a classic.
A Very Dragon Christmas by Katie Reus 1/15/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day-Read a book with a married couple in it, or
-Read a book that is part of a series or
-Read a book with two people on the cover.
Unwrapping Her Perfect Match by Kat Latham 1/18/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- Read a book with a musical character in it, or
-Read a book with a young character or an older character or
-Read a book that brings you joy.
Say It Strong by Virna DePaul 1/3/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice
Kingdom of Lies by Debra Dunbar 1/14/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2019 January Monthly Challenge1/1/19 – 31/1/19
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1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl- Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge. Related to the night is the moon, which owls are also connected to. It becomes a symbol of the feminine and fertility, with the moon's cycles of renewal. Even the mythology relates owl to this wisdom and femininity.
-Read a book with mystery or magic in it, or
-Read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover or
-Read a book with pregnancy in the story or
-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
Read one book written by Jodi Thomas or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jodi Thomas's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Jodi-
* Jodi Thomas enjoys traveling with her husband
* Jodi is a bestselling author of over 50 novels
* She writes Historical and Contemporary Romance set in Texas
* In July 2006, Jodi was the 11th writer to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame
You may also:
-Read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas, or
-Read any book published in 2006, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or Historical Romance, or
-Read a book that has a character traveling somewhere.
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath.
-Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or
-Read a book with something round on the cover, or
-Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions).
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Great news! You don't have to wait until Halloween to dress up your pet. National Dress Up Your Pet Day gives you the opportunity to .... you guessed it......dress up your pet!
-Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or
-Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day- Buttercrunch lovers, today is your day. It's National Buttercrunch Day. Today you can enjoy buttercrunch ice cream, candy, or anything buttercrunch.
-Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) or
-Read a book that you think is sweet.
7. January 25th- Opposite Day-Opposite day was mentioned in the book "Alice in Wonderland". This day may originate from the storybook, written in the 1800's..
-Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary) , or
-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot or
-Read a book that is a classic.
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day- Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half.
-Read a book with a married couple in it, or
-Read a book that is part of a series or
-Read a book with two people on the cover.
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- People young and old love Kazoos. Kazoo Day celebrates the the joy of this musical instrument.
-Read a book with a musical character in it, or
-Read a book with a young character or an older character or
-Read a book that brings you joy.
10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice.
2019 January Monthly ChallengeTimeframe: 1/1/19 to 1/31/19
10/10
1. 'J' is for January - Author's name starts with 'J' - Author Jill Shalvis - Animal Attraction - 1/10/19 ♥♥♥♥
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl - Pregnancy in the story - Dead Girls Don't Wear Diamonds by Nancy Martin - 1/4/19 ♥♥♥♥
Libby Blackbird is very pregnant and goes into labor at an inopportune time.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas - Shelved as Contemporary Romance - Top Shelf by Kelly Jamieson - 1/12/19 ♥♥♥♥
32 readers shelved as Contemporary Romance
4. January 8th - Bubble Bath Day - Alliteration in the title - Hidden Hearts by Olivia Dade - 1/24/19 ♥♥♥
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day - Article of clothing on the cover - Dress - Tangerine by Christine Mangan - 1/16/19 ♥♥♥♥
6. January 20th - National Buttercrunch Day - Double letters in the title - Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh - 1/6/19 ♥♥♥♥
7. January 25th- Opposite Day - Opposites attract plot - Snowflakes, Iced Cakes and Second Chances by Sue Watson - 1/25/19 ♥♥♥
Gianni is the volatile chef while Chloe is the quiet woman behind him who puts out all the personality fires he creates.
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day - Part of a series - #3 Search & Rescue Mystery - Murder on the Horizon by M.L. Rowland - 1/2/19 ♥♥♥♥
9. January 28th - National Kazoo Day - Brings you joy - Some Like it Lethal by Nancy Martin - 1/27/19 ♥♥♥♥
There were a lot of laugh-out loud moments in this book.
10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Unseen by Karin Slaughter - 1/15/19 ♥♥♥♥♥
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 1/27/19*****
Read 1:10 2019 January Monthly Challenge
1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl- Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge. Related to the night is the moon, which owls are also connected to. It becomes a symbol of the feminine and fertility, with the moon's cycles of renewal. Even the mythology relates owl to this wisdom and femininity.
-Read a book with mystery or magic in it, or
-Read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover or
-Read a book with pregnancy in the story or
-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas
-Read any book published in 2006, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath.
-Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or
-Read a book with something round on the cover, or
-Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions).
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Great news! You don't have to wait until Halloween to dress up your pet. National Dress Up Your Pet Day gives you the opportunity to .... you guessed it......dress up your pet!
-Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or
-Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day- Buttercrunch lovers, today is your day. It's National Buttercrunch Day. Today you can enjoy buttercrunch ice cream, candy, or anything buttercrunch.
-Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) or
-Read a book that you think is sweet.
7. January 25th- Opposite Day-Opposite day was mentioned in the book "Alice in Wonderland". This day may originate from the storybook, written in the 1800's..
-Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary) , or
-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot or
-Read a book that is a classic.
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day- Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half.
-Read a book with a married couple in it, or
-Read a book that is part of a series or
-Read a book with two people on the cover.
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- People young and old love Kazoos. Kazoo Day celebrates the the joy of this musical instrument.
-Read a book with a musical character in it, or
-Read a book with a young character or an older character or
-Read a book that brings you joy.
10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice.
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Thank u so much for the help :D
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I'm gonna look for the books and post them here
Greets everybody
and I hope you have a pretty Happy New Year's Eve ♥
0/101. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. -
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl- Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge. Related to the night is the moon, which owls are also connected to. It becomes a symbol of the feminine and fertility, with the moon's cycles of renewal. Even the mythology relates owl to this wisdom and femininity.
-Read a book with mystery or magic in it, or
-Read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover or
-Read a book with pregnancy in the story or
-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title.
other3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
Read one book written by Jodi Thomas or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jodi Thomas's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Jodi-
* Jodi Thomas enjoys traveling with her husband
* Jodi is a bestselling author of over 50 novels
* She writes Historical and Contemporary Romance set in Texas
* In July 2006, Jodi was the 11th writer to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame
You may also:
-Read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas, or
-Read any book published in 2006, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or Historical Romance, or
-Read a book that has a character traveling somewhere.
or other4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath.
-Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or
-Read a book with something round on the cover, or
-Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions).
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Great news! You don't have to wait until Halloween to dress up your pet. National Dress Up Your Pet Day gives you the opportunity to .... you guessed it......dress up your pet!
-Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or
-Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.
or other6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day- Buttercrunch lovers, today is your day. It's National Buttercrunch Day. Today you can enjoy buttercrunch ice cream, candy, or anything buttercrunch.
-Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) or
-Read a book that you think is sweet.
or other7. January 25th- Opposite Day-Opposite day was mentioned in the book "Alice in Wonderland". This day may originate from the storybook, written in the 1800's..
-Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary) , or
-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot or
-Read a book that is a classic.
or other8. January 26th- Spouse's Day- Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half.
-Read a book with a married couple in it, or
-Read a book that is part of a series or
-Read a book with two people on the cover.
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- People young and old love Kazoos. Kazoo Day celebrates the the joy of this musical instrument.
-Read a book with a musical character in it, or
-Read a book with a young character or an older character or
-Read a book that brings you joy.
or other10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice.
I'm in!Completed: 10/10
1. ✔ 'J' is for January: Oath (1/6) 3★
2. ✔ Bird of the Month - Owl: Angie's Gladiator (1/5) 3★
3. ✔ FAC - Jodi Thomas: The Golden Rose of Scotland (1/20) 3★
4. ✔ Bubble Bath Day: Silver Storm (1/13) 2★
5. ✔ Dress Up Your Pet Day: Taming a Wild Earl (1/15) 2★
6. ✔ National Buttercrunch Day: Three Little Words (1/10) 5★
7. ✔ Opposite Day: Lady In Disguise (1/12) 3★
8. ✔ Spouse's Day: Lady In Demand (1/12) 3★
9. ✔ National Kazoo Day: Worth the Fall (1/18) 3★
10. ✔ Reader's Choice: Duke of Depravity (1/29) 3★
I’m in!January 2019 Monthly Challenge
1/1 - 1/31/19
Completed: 9/10
✔️1. 'J' is for January ~ Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J' ~ The Denim Blue Sea ~ Joanne Demaio ~ 1/17/19
✔️2. Bird of the Month ~ January ~ Owl ~ Read a book with mystery or magic in it, or read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover or read a book with pregnancy in the story or read a book with the letters o, w, and l in the title ~ Moonlight Becomes You ~ moon on the cover ~ 1/1/19
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Jodi Thomas
Read a book written by Jodi Thomas or any author with her first or last name ~ The Secrets of Rosa Lee ~ Jodi Thomas ~ 1/5/19
✔️4.January 8th ~ Bubble Bath Day ~ Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or read a book with something round on the cover, or read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions) ~ Pumpkin Everything ~ 1/16/19
✔️5. January 14 ~ Dress Up Your Pet Day ~ Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or read a book with an article of clothing on the cover ~ Burt an Irish Wolf Hound in the story ~ Cafenova ~ 1/17/19
✔️6. January 20th ~ National Buttercrunch Day ~ Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) or read a book that you think is sweet ~ Her Last Goodbye ~ 1/20/19
7. January 25th ~ Opposite Day ~ Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary), or
read a book that has an opposites attract plot or read a book that is a classic.
✔️8. January 26th ~ Spouse's Day ~ Read a book with a married couple in it, or read a book that is part of a series or read a book with two people on the cover ~ married couple in book ~ In Shadows ~ 1/13/19
✔️9. January 28th ~ National Kazoo Day ~ Read a book with a musical character in it, or read a book with a young character or an older character or read a book that brings you joy ~ music teacher ~ Winter Street ~ 1/12/19
✔️10. Reader's Choice ~ Read any book of your choice ~ A Merciful Death ~ 1/25/19
I'm in. 2019 January Monthly Challenge
1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl- Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge. Related to the night is the moon, which owls are also connected to. It becomes a symbol of the feminine and fertility, with the moon's cycles of renewal. Even the mythology relates owl to this wisdom and femininity.
-Read a book with mystery or magic in it, or
-Read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover or
-Read a book with pregnancy in the story or
-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
Read one book written by Jodi Thomas or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jodi Thomas's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Jodi-
* Jodi Thomas enjoys traveling with her husband
* Jodi is a bestselling author of over 50 novels
* She writes Historical and Contemporary Romance set in Texas
* In July 2006, Jodi was the 11th writer to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame
You may also:
-Read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas, or
-Read any book published in 2006, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or Historical Romance, or
-Read a book that has a character traveling somewhere.
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath.
-Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or
-Read a book with something round on the cover, or
-Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions).
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Great news! You don't have to wait until Halloween to dress up your pet. National Dress Up Your Pet Day gives you the opportunity to .... you guessed it......dress up your pet!
-Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or
-Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day- Buttercrunch lovers, today is your day. It's National Buttercrunch Day. Today you can enjoy buttercrunch ice cream, candy, or anything buttercrunch.
-Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) or
-Read a book that you think is sweet.
7. January 25th- Opposite Day-Opposite day was mentioned in the book "Alice in Wonderland". This day may originate from the storybook, written in the 1800's..
-Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary) , or
-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot or
-Read a book that is a classic.
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day- Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half.
-Read a book with a married couple in it, or
-Read a book that is part of a series or
-Read a book with two people on the cover.
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- People young and old love Kazoos. Kazoo Day celebrates the the joy of this musical instrument.
-Read a book with a musical character in it, or
-Read a book with a young character or an older character or
-Read a book that brings you joy.
10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice.
2019 January Monthly Challenge1 January to 31 January 2019
0/10 Read
1. 'J' is for January : Better When He's Bad by Jay Crownover
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl Wicked as They Come by Delilah S. Dawson
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas Dirty Scoundrel by Jessica Clare
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day Island Escape by Diana Xarissa
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Great news! Loving Cara by Kristen Proby
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day Beginner's Guide: Love and Other Chemical Reactions by Six de los Reyes
7. January 25th- Opposite Day The Goal by Elle Kennedy
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day Mayhem by Jamie Shaw
10. Reader's Choice: Barely Breathing by Pamela Clare
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1. 'J' is for January :
-Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Bird of the Month: January: Owl- Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge. Related to the night is the moon, which owls are also connected to. It becomes a symbol of the feminine and fertility, with the moon's cycles of renewal. Even the mythology relates owl to this wisdom and femininity.
-Read a book with mystery or magic in it, or
-Read a book with a dark cover or a moon on the cover or
-Read a book with pregnancy in the story or
-Read a book with the letters o,w, and l in the title.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Jodi Thomas.
Read one book written by Jodi Thomas or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jodi Thomas's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Jodi-
* Jodi Thomas enjoys traveling with her husband
* Jodi is a bestselling author of over 50 novels
* She writes Historical and Contemporary Romance set in Texas
* In July 2006, Jodi was the 11th writer to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame
You may also:
-Read a book set in Texas, or by an author who is from Texas, or
-Read any book published in 2006, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or Historical Romance, or
-Read a book that has a character traveling somewhere.
4.January 8th- Bubble Bath Day- Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath.
-Read a book that you would choose to sit back and relax with, or
-Read a book with something round on the cover, or
-Read a book with alliteration in the title (i.e. Dirty Distractions).
5. January 14- Dress Up Your Pet Day- Great news! You don't have to wait until Halloween to dress up your pet. National Dress Up Your Pet Day gives you the opportunity to .... you guessed it......dress up your pet!
-Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book or
-Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.
6. January 20th- National Buttercrunch Day- Buttercrunch lovers, today is your day. It's National Buttercrunch Day. Today you can enjoy buttercrunch ice cream, candy, or anything buttercrunch.
-Read a book that contains double letters in the title (i.e. His Princess, Hot Mall Santa) or
-Read a book that you think is sweet.
7. January 25th- Opposite Day-Opposite day was mentioned in the book "Alice in Wonderland". This day may originate from the storybook, written in the 1800's..
-Read a book that is the opposite of what you would normally pick up (i.e. short if you usually read long, historical if you usually read contemporary) , or
-Read a book that has an opposites attract plot or
-Read a book that is a classic.
8. January 26th- Spouse's Day- Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half.
-Read a book with a married couple in it, or
-Read a book that is part of a series or
-Read a book with two people on the cover.
9. January 28th- National Kazoo Day- People young and old love Kazoos. Kazoo Day celebrates the the joy of this musical instrument.
-Read a book with a musical character in it, or
-Read a book with a young character or an older character or
-Read a book that brings you joy.
10. Reader's Choice:
- Read any book of your choice.
You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.
When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.
Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.
Happy Reading!