The Lost Challenges discussion

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

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

You may the tasks as many times as you wish.

When you have finished please re-post your whole challenge as a new message or we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge!

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 one of the 'Thirteen Colonies')

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

You read a book set in Delaware (which is one of the 13 colonies) = 1 point for USA + 2 points for Delaware
Total: 3 points

Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.



Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Spring Fling
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)



Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
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*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

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Allison FINISHED - 31 points

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Emelie

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Joann FINISHED - 48 points

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Melanie FINISHED - 31 points

Penni

Rina FINISHED - 40 points

Sandra FINISHED - 134 points

Sarah E FINISHED - 24 points

Shash FINISHED - 100 points

Vanessa FINISHED - 25 points

✨ Vittoria ✨ FINISHED - 93 points

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms
79/31+

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
1 pt. - March Written in Red Anne Bishop 3/25/19
1 pt. - March Murder of Crows Anne Bishop 3/27/19
1 pt. - March Vision in Silver Anne Bishop 3/29/19
1 pt. - May Charcoal Notes Grace Harper 3/31/19
1 pt. - June Over the Middle Lauren Landish 4/3/19
1 pt. - April Before I Let You Go Kelly Rimmer 4/6/19
1 pt. - April I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You Ally Carter 4/11/19
1 pt. - March Getaway Girl Tessa Bailey 4/15/19
1 pt. - April Rebel Heir Vi Keeland 4/21/19
1 pt. - May Rebel Heart Penelope Ward 4/22/19
3 pts.- April 2019 Wolfhunter River Rachel Caine 5/8/19
3 pts.- May 2019 Truman Lori Wilde 5/16/19
3 pts. May 2019 Storm Cursed Patricia Briggs 5/30/19

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
1 pt. Say You're Sorry Karen Rose 3/21/19
1 pt. Sweet Little Memories Abbi Glines 4/20/19
1 pt. Rebound Sabrina York 4/27/19
1 pt. Riverbend Road RaeAnne Thayne 4/28/19
1 pt. The Sinner Tess Gerritsen 5/2/19
1 pt. Never Tell Lisa Gardner 5/24/19
1 pt. Sapphire Nights Patricia Rice 5/29/19
1 pt. The Night Mark Tiffany Reisz 6/2/19
1 pt. Going Wild Gretchen Galway 6/3/19

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)
1 pt. The Bourbon Thief Tiffany Reisz 6/1/19

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.
1 pt. Sweet Little Lies Abbi Glines 4/19/19

6. March 21: Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
1 pt. - food to needy California Girls Susan Mallery 4/3/19
1 pt. - repairs a broken relationship Rainy Day Sisters Kate Hewitt 4/29/19
1 pt. - repairs a broken relationship Broken Lauren Layne 5/7/19
1 pt. - Food to Needy Playing for Keeps Jill Shalvis 5/11/19
1 pt. relationship Until Harry L.A. Casey 5/27/19

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj –Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
1 pt. Magic BindsIlona Andrews 5/6/19
1 pt. Along the Infinite Sea Beatriz Williams 5/21/19
1 pt. The Mephisto Club Tess Gerritsen 6/10/19

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
1 pt. Deal Breakers Laura Lee 3/30/19
1 pt. Deal Takers Laura Lee 3/30/19
1 pt. Fall Kristen Callihan 4/9/19
1 pt. Drawing Free Elena Aitken 5/13/19

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)
1 pt. Marked in Flesh Anne Bishop 4/26/19

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day - Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
1 pt. - Unusual Runaway Girl Tessa Bailey 4/14/19
1 pt. - out of ordinary Tiny Little Thing Beatriz Williams 5/3/19

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
1 pt. Finding Margo Susanne O'Leary 4/6/19
1 pt. Fast Burn Lori Foster 4/23/19

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
1 pt. A Willing Murder Jude Deveraux 4/4/19
1 pt. Trial by Fire J.A. Jance 4/10/19
1 pt. Hot Winter Nights Jill Shalvis 5/9/19
1 pt. Queen of Someday Sherry D. Ficklin 5/15/19
1 pt. Emerge S.E. Hall 5/17/19
1 pt. Embrace S.E. Hall 5/18/19
1 pt. Entice S.E. Hall 5/19/19

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
1 pt. Mexican character Unstoppable Laura Griffin 5/1/19

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.
1 pt. Enrage Rachel Van Dyken 4/12/18
1 pt. Eleventh Grave in Moonlight Darynda Jones 4/16/19

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)
1 pt. - Towel A Justified Murder Jude Deveraux 4/5/19
1 pt. Magic Breaks Ilona Andrews 4/8/19
1 pt.- towel Sweet Little Thing Abbi Glines 4/19/19
1 pt. Author Magic Shifts Ilona Andrews 5/4/19
1 pt. Author Watcher in the Woods Kelley Armstrong 4/30/19

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.
1 pt. - Baker Haunting the Deep Adriana Mather 4/2/19
1 pt. - doughnut Rival Penelope Douglas 4/22/19
1 pt. doughnut The Fix Sylvie Stewart 5/31/19

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
1 pt. A Honeybun and Coffee Sam Cheever 4/13/19
1 pt. The Trouble with Twelfth Grave Darynda Jones 4/17/19
3 pts. Vermilion Drift William Kent Krueger 4/18/19
1 pt. No One to Hold Arell Rivers 5/12/19
3 pts. Once A Wife Patricia Keelyn 5/14/19
1 pt. Body Double Tess Gerritsen 5/15/19
1 pt. Vanish Tess Gerritsen 5/23/19
1 pt. Our Little Lies Sue Watson 5/28/19
1 pt. Cowboy Dark Tess Oliver 6/7/19
1 pt. Magic Triumphs Ilona Andrews 6/11/19

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms
49/31+

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
All of This Is True-Lygia Day Peñaflor 3/23- may
The Mermaid's Voice Returns in This One-Amanda Lovelace 3/26- March 2019
Shadow Me-Tahereh Mafi 4/17- March 2019
Bound by Hatred-Cora Reilly 5/2- April
Saving Claire (Chaos MC Book 1): A Chaos MC Novel-Cameron Hart 5/8- April 2019
Until Nox-Layla Frost 5/12- April
Until We Meet Again-K.D. Robichaux 5/12- April
ワンパンマン 19 Wanpanman 19 -ONE 5/15- April 2019
Awakening You-Jessica Sorensen 5/19
From Twinkle, with Love-Sandhya Menon 5/20- May
Opposite of Always-Justin A. Reynolds 5/27- March 2019
Attack on Titan, Vol. 28-Hajime Isayama 5/28- March 2019
A Court of Thorns and Roses-Sarah J. Maas 5/28- May
The Upside of Unrequited-Becky Albertalli 5/30- April
Until Arsen-K.L. Donn 6/2- April
Undead-Jessica Sorensen 6/3- March
Until The Summer-Elle Jefferson 6/5- April

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
Restore Me-Tahereh Mafi 3/24
The Simplicity in Chaos-Jessica Sorensen 4/13
Sea Witch-Sarah Henning 4/23
Precarious-Bella Jewel 5/6
Inspiring You-Jessica Sorensen 6/1

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer- The Year of Falling in Love-Jessica Sorensen 3/20

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary-
The Dead House-Dawn Kurtagich 5/9
Uglies-Scott Westerfeld 5/17
Wink Poppy Midnight-April Genevieve Tucholke 6/7

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial-
A Blade So Black-L.L. McKinney 4/7
The Magician's Nephew-C.S. Lewis 4/16
Until More-S. Van Horne 5/11

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)- Running into Love-Aurora Rose Reynolds 4/30

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character is a baker- Until You're Mine-Jenika Snow

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)-
Holding Out-Lila Rose 3/29- MC is a father
The Fault in Our Stars-John Green 4/13
Until Leo-Rochelle Paige 6/3

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Levels:
16-30 points - Spring Fling

12/12 Completed. 20pts. Finish!!

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
(Published March 2019) 3pts.
Art of Sin-L.M. Halloran 3/28/19



2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The). 1pt.
Sins & Needles-Karina Halle 4/01/19


3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.) 3pts.
Birthday Girl-Penelope Douglas 3/25/19


4. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover. 3pts.
When Comes the Spring-Janette Oke 3/30/19


5. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a character that repairs a broken relationship. 1pt.
Whiskey Lullaby-Dawn Martens 3/22/19


6. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
(Loc: 149 "I take a pull of my beer and stretch my legs out in front of me.") 1pt.
Infatuation-River Savage 3/23/19


7. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with an author that uses an initial. 1pt.
T.M. Frazier-Lawless 3/20/19


8. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book in a Series #5.
(In The Shadows Series #5) 1pt.
Steel Rush-P.T. Michelle 3/21/19


9. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book with a black and white cover. 1pt.
Choosing Us-M. Robinson 3/28/19


10. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book by an author whose last name begins with A. 1pt.
Lilly Atlas-Copper 3/25/19


11. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character is a baker.
(MC Katie is a baker) 1pt.
Marked-Drew Elyse 3/24/19


12. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
(MC Max is a single father of four) 3pts.
Stand Off-Jamie Begley 3/22/19

Welcome Grace and Frankie!

My points 12
Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Spring Fling
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)

Published March 30th 2019
Finished 31/3

Published March 28th 2019
Finished 2/4

Published April 19th 2019
Finished 21/4

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).


3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

MC Simon works as a Librarian in a mobile library
Finished 23/3


11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.

READING THE SEASONS : SPRING, 3/20 - 6/21
LEVEL : BEAUTIFUL BLOSSOMS, 31+ points

POINTS TO DATE : 49
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1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year
BONUS : Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019
3 points | publ April 2019 : The Loch Ness Papers (Scottish Bookshop #4), by Paige Shelton, finished 3/22 ★★★★
3 points | publ April 2019 : Bitter Brew (Savannah Reid #24), by G.A. McKevett, finished 4/3 ★★★★
3 points | publ May 2019 : The Stone Circle (Ruth Galloway #11), by Elly Griffiths, finished 4/7 ★★★★.5
1 point | publ May 2014 : Love Redesigned, by Jo Iles, finished 4/8 ★★★
3 points | publ May 2019 : Sunset Beach, by Mary Kay Andrews, finished 4/10 ★★★★
3 points | publ May 2019 : For a Good Paws (Barkery & Biscuits #5), by Linda O. Johnston, finished 4/13 ★★★
3 points | publ May 2019 : The Printed Letter Bookshop, by Katherine Reay, finished 4/15 ★★★★
3 points | publ May 2019 : The Codebook Murders (Oakwood #4), by Leslie Nagel, finished 4/17 ★★★.5

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The)
1 point | New York Dead (Stone Barrington #1), by Stuart Woods, finished 3/28 ★★★★
1 point Perish From the Earth (Lincoln & Speed #2), by Jonathan F. Putnam, finished 4/22 ★★★★
1 point | Street of the Five Moons (Vicky Bliss #2), by Elizabeth Peters, finished 4/23 ★★★

3. Read a book with the letters B-I-R-T-H somewhere in the title; does not have to be in order
BONUS : The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.
1 point | Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography, by Eric Idle, finished 3/31 ★★★
1 point | Berried to the Hilt (Gray Whale Inn #4), by Karen MacInerney, finished 4/8 ★★★★

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title
BONUS : 'Spring' 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 : An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers - show us the cover
1 point | it often snows here in early spring :) : Foreign Body (Tory Bauer #6), by Kathleen Taylor, finished 4/1 ★★★


6. Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship
1 point | relationship betw Annie and her father : Joyland, by Stephen King, finished 3/20 ★★★.5

7. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank
BONUS : An April Fools prank

8. Read a book where a character prays
BONUS : Praying hands on the cover
1 point | The Parables of Peanuts, by Robert L. Short, finished 4/20 ★★★

9. Read a book where a character drinks a beer
1 point | Miller : The One and Only, by Emily Giffin,finished 4/9 ★★★

10. Read a book where a character works in a library
BONUS : The MC is a librarian
3 points | Cleo : Read on Arrival (Bookmobile #2), by Nora Page, finished 4/11 ★★★★

11. Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary
1 point | romance : The All You Can Dream Buffet, by Barbara O'Neal, finished 4/2 ★★★

12. Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre
1 point | Christian fiction : Under a Maui Moon (Hideaway #1), by Robin Jones Gunn, finished 4/4 ★★★.5

13. Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant

14. Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial
1 point | author P.D. James – A Taste for Death (Inspector Adam Dalgiesh #7), finished 4/26 ★★★

15. Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5
1 point | Murder in the Reading Room (Book Retreat #5), by Ellery Adams, finished 4/6 ★★★★

16. Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover
1 point | B&W cover : Brewed, Crude and Tattooed (Maggy Thorsen #4), by Sandra Balzo, finished 3/26 ★★★.5
1 point | mysterious & weird : The Death of Mrs. Westaway, by Ruth Ware, finished 4/25/19 ★★★★


17. Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A
BONUS : A towel on the cover
1 point : author Susan Wittig Albert – Dead Man's Bones (China Bayles #13), finished 3/21/19 ★★★.5
1 point | uses towel to clean counters & tables : Tea, Tiramisu and Tough Guys (Cape Bay Café #2), by Harper Lin, finished 3/24 ★★★★

18. Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker
1 point | baker : Chocolate Cream Pie Murder (Hannah Swensen #24), by Joanne Fluke, finished 3/30 ★★★

19. Read a book with a US flag on the cover

20. Read a book with a character who is a father
BONUS : The MC is a father
3 points : The Eighth Sister (Charles Jenkins #1), by Robert Dugoni, finished 3/29 ★★★★
3 points : Gus | Under the Ice (LeGarde #9), by Aaron Paul Lazar, finished 4/21 ★★★

Reading the Seasons - Spring
March 20, 2019 - June 21, 2019

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Spring Fling
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

100 Total Points

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
3 pts - Charming the Shortstop by Heather B. Moore (3/25/19)
Published April 2, 2019
3 pts - An Evening at Almack's by Sally Britton, Elizabeth Johns, Sarah M Eden (3/25/19)
Published March 19, 2019
3 pts - Always You by Lucinda Whitney (4/12/19)
Published April 22, 2019
3 pts - Kissing A Billionaire by Taylor Hart, et. al. (4/17/19)
Published April 16, 2019
3 pts - The Book of Mayhem by Melissa McShane (4/21/19)
Published April 16, 2019
3 pts - Rematched by Julie Jarnagin (4/24/19)
Published April 23, 2019
3 pts - Beneath an Italian Sky by Stacy Henrie (4/29/19)
Published April 23, 2019
3 pts - Upon My Heart Forever by Amber Lynn Perry (5/1/19)
Published April 30, 2019
3 pts - Winning Back the Princess by Lindzee Armstrong (5/3/19)
Published April 27, 2019
3 pts - Snatching the Catcher by Rebecca Connolly (5/8/19)
Published May 7, 2019
3 pts - All For You by Heather B. Moore (5/15/19)
Published May 1, 2019
3 pts - Evie by Shanna Hatfield (5/30/19)
Published May 23, 2019
1 pt - My Best Man's Wedding by Cami Checketts (5/31/19)
Published April 10, 2018
3 pts - Flirting with First by Sophia Summers (6/1/19)
Published June 3, 2019
3 pts - The Boyfriend Borrower by Lindzee Armstrong (6/8/19)
Published June 6, 2019

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
1 pt - Painting Rain by Annette K. Larsen (3/27/19)
1 pt - Silenced by Dani Pettrey (3/28/19)
1 pt - Ranch Hand For Auction by Kimberly Krey (4/2/19)
1 pt - A November Bride by Beth K. Vogt (4/10/19)
1 pt - Night at the Opera by Stacy Henrie (4/15/19)
1 pt - Shadowed by Dani Pettrey (4/23/19)
1 pt - Save the Date by Susan Hatler (5/5/19)
1 pt - Scarlet by Jen Geigle Johnson (5/15/19)
1 pt - Reforming the Gambler by Mindy Burbidge Strunk (5/17/19)
1 pt - Sweet Serenade by Valerie Comer (5/22/19)
1 pt - The Inn at Ocean's Edge by Colleen Coble (6/9/19)
1 pt - Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden (6/12/19)
1 pt - Romancing Daphne by Sarah M. Eden (6/15/19)

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)
1 pt - The Blackmailed Bride by Mandy Goff (4/11/19)
THe BlackmaIled bRide

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.
3 pts - Easter Bride by Shanna Hatfield (3/22/19)


6. March 21: Purim or Holi - Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
1 pt - Falling for Her Boss by Liz Isaacson (4/4/19)
repairs a broken relationship
1 pt - Married to a Marquess by Joyce Alec (4/30/19)
repairs a broken relationship

7. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
1 pt - Coffee and a Beagle by Tish Davis (6/4/19)

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
1 pt - Forsaking All Others by Kari Trumbo (3/23/19)
1 pt - Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey (4/7/19)
1 pt - Chasing Secrets by Lynette Eason (4/14/19)
1 pt - The Dream Groom by Taylor Hart (4/22/19)

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)
3 pt - True to You by Becky Wade (5/26/19)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
1 pt - Kizzie's Kisses by Zina Abbott (3/28/19)
Kizzie - a 15 yr. old girl - races across the praire in 1863 alone to find help for her family.

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
1 pt - Marnie by Shanna Hatfield (3/30/19)
Easter celebrated
1 pt - Her Texas Cowboy by Debra Clopton (3/31/19)
Christian Fiction
1 pt - A May Bride by Meg Moseley (6/5/19)
Christian Fiction

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
1 pt - Death at the Café by Alison Golden (5/30/19)

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
1 pt - House Divided by Jennifer Peel (3/20/19)

1 pt - Fifth Generation Cowboy by Liz Isaacson (4/11/19)

1 pt - A Loyal Heart by Jody Hedlund (5/12/19)


15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
1 pt - A Deceptive Bargain by Laura Beers (4/9/19)
The Beckett Files #5

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)
1 pt - Big Sky by Cindy Roland Anderson, et. al. (4/2/19)
1 pt - Goofy Newfies by Ann Omasta (4/7/19)
"...turbaned my hair in a giant towel..." (Loc 659)
1 pt - The Fall of Lord Drayson by Rachael Anderson (4/19/19)
1 pt - Love on the Rocks by Jennifer Youngblood (4/27/19)
"All he had on was a towel..." (pg 39)
1 pt - My Fair Gentleman by Nancy Campbell Allen (5/16/19)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.
1 pt - An October Bride by Katie Ganshert (4/25/19)
Character is a baker

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
1 pt - From Ash and Stone by Julie Daines (3/23/19)
3 pts - Onboard for Love by Cami Checketts (4/5/19)
1 pt - Beauty and the Baron by Joanna Barker (5/12/19)
3 pts - Then Came You by Becky Wade (5/19/19)
1 pt - The Shipbuilder's Wife by Jennifer Moore (5/21/19)
1 pt - An Unlikely Courtship by Heidi Kimball (5/23/19)
1 pt - As You Like It by William Shakespeare (6/2/19)
1 pt - The Gentleman Physician by Sally Britton (6/7/19)
3 pts - Drops of Gold by Sarah M. Eden (6/18/19)

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

16-30 points - Spring Fling

18/16-30

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019) - 1 pt - Pub Mar, 1997 - Killing Floor Lee Child - 3/18

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The). - 1 pt - Possession in Death J.D. Robb - 3/16

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.) - 1 pt - The Bourbon Kings J.R. Ward - 4/19

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover. - 1 pt - Robyn Carr - 4/3

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a character who repairs a broken relationship. - 1 pt - Fearless Lauren Gilley - 4/4

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.) - 1 pt - The View from Alameda Island Robyn Carr - 6/6

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer. - 1 pt - Deacon Kristen Ashley - 3/21

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.) - 1 pt + 2 pts - Key of Light Nora Roberts - 4/30

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read - Thriller - 1 pt - Die Trying Lee Child - 4/9

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant. - 1 pt - French Silk Sandra Brown - 5/28

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with an author that uses an initial. - 1 pt - Treachery in Death J.D. Robb - 4/15

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character - 1 pt - Texas Woman Joan Johnston - 3/21

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary - 1 pt - Speak No Evil Allison Brennan - 5/13

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.) 1 pt - The Pairing Katie Ashley - 3/23

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character is a baker. - 1 pt - Tate Linda Lael Miller - 4/25

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.) - 1 pt - Chasing Fire Nora Roberts - 4/27

Read The Seasons – Spring
20/3/19 – 21/6/19
Points:

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)

Welcome Emelie, Barb, Shash, Banshee, Karen and Angie!

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

May be used more than once

Levels:
16-30 points - Spring Fling 18/30...1 Bonus
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
1. 4/6/2012..The Big Cat Nap by Rita Mae Brown 4/30/19

2. 4/25/2006..Once Upon Stilettos by Shanna Swendson 5/4/19

3...4/2/19.. Ladies Who Punch by Ramin Setoodeh 5/28/19

4. 5/20/08..Executive Privilege by Phillip Margolin 5/30/19


2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
1. The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith 3/23/19

2. Sleeping With Anemone by Kate Collins 5/19/19


3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' in the title)
1. Lilac Lane by Sherryl Woods 4/24/19


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.
1. Mostly Sunny: How I Learned to Keep Smiling Through the Rainiest Days by Janice Dean 6/5/19


6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
1. Hidden History by Melody Carlson 4/5/19


9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
1. Crime Brûlée by Nancy Fairbanks 3/26/19

2. A Justified Murder by Jude Deveraux 4/2/19

3. Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax 5/23/19


10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)
1. Monument to the Dead by Sheila Connolly 6/10/19


11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
1. Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History by Keith O'Brien 4/18/19



12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
1. The Whole Town's Talking by Fannie Flagg 6/14/19


13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
1. The Lady in the Attic by Tara Randel 4/12/19


15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
1. Love Lies Bleeding by Susan Wittig Albert


16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
1. California Girls by Susan Mallery 5/10/19

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Level: 31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

Read 30 books; 82 points

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
Riding Hard (Bennett Boys Ranch #2) by Lauren Landish 3/23/19 4stars (March 26, 2019)
I Want You Back (Want You #1) by Lorelei James 3/30/19 4stars (April 2, 2019)
The Promise of Us (Sanctuary Sound Book 2) by Jamie Beck 4/6/19 4stars (April 9, 2019)
One Summer in Paris by Sarah Morgan 4/7/19 4stars (April 9, 2019)
The Perfect Dress by Carolyn Brown 4/15/19 4stars (April 16, 2019)
Unbroken Cowboy (Gold Valley #5) by Maisey Yates 4/16/19 4stars (April 23, 2019)
Entangled (The Accidental Billionaires #2) by J.S. Scott 4/17/19 4.5 stars (April 30, 2019)
Huge Deal (21 Wall Street, #3) by Lauren Layne 4/19/19 4stars (April 23, 2019)
Tangled Up in You (The Shaughnessy Brothers #7) by Samantha Chase 4/20/19 4stars (April 30, 2019)
Life Is a Party: Deliciously Doable Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration by David Burtka 4/20/19 4stars (April 16, 2019)
Under the Northern Lights by S.C. Stephens 4/27/19 4stars (April 30, 2019)
The Amish Widow's Rescue (Love and Promises #3) by Rachel J. Good 4/30/19 4.5stars (May 28, 2019)
That Second Chance (Getting Lucky #1) by Meghan Quinn 5/4 19 4stars (May 7, 2019)
The Cowboy and His Baby by Jessica Clare 5/5/19 4stars (May 7, 2019)
Sniper's Pride (Alaska Force #2) by Megan Crane 5/8/19 4stars (May 7, 2019)
The Little Teashop on Main (Laurel Springs #2) by Jodi Thomas 5/9/19 5stars (May 7, 2019)
Red Zone (Red Zone #1) by Janet Elizabeth Henderson 5/14/19 4stars (April 22, 2019)
The Road Home (The Broken Road #3) by Richard Paul Evans 5/15/19 5stars (May 7, 2019)
Summer by the Tides by Denise Hunter 5/17/19 4stars (May 21, 2019)
Cliff's Edge (Solace Island #2) by Meg Tilly 5/19/19 4stars (May 21, 2019)
Million Dollar Devil (Million Dollar #1) by Katy Evans 5/20/19 3stars (May 28, 2019)
It's In His Song (A Red River Valley Novel Book 6) by Shelly Alexander 5/21/19 4stars (June 24, 2019)
Sweet Wild of Mine (Where the Wild Hearts Are #2) by Laurel Kerr 5/24/19 4stars (May 28, 2019)

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann 3/27/19 4stars (BIRTH of the FBI)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.
Lilac Girls (Lilac Girls #1) by Martha Hall Kelly 4/25/19 4stars (Lilacs bloom in late May)

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)
Oceanside (Rock Stars, Surf and Second Chances #3) by Michelle Mankin 3/31/19 4stars (Fanny and Ash - shower and at the beach)
Eggnog and Candy Canes (Blueberry Springs #3) by Jean Oram 5/11/19 3stars (Katie to wipe off the lipstick on her face after kissing Nash)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character is a baker.
Solace Island (Solace Island #1) by Sara Flynn, Meg Tilly 5/18/19 3.5stars (Maggie)

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
A True Cowboy Christmas (Cold River Ranch #1) by Caitlin Crews 4/12/19 4stars (Gray is Becca's dad)

Welcome Debbie, Sarah and JoAnne!

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019
I will start with
16-30 points - Spring Fling
and then decide on
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms
0/31+

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)

Reading the Seasons - Spring
20 March - 21 June 2019

Level: Beautiful Blossoms (31+ points)
Points Earned: 46/31+

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year.
(Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
3 pt. Bennett Mafia | Tijan - Mar 21 (March 2019)
3 pt. Trap | Scarlett Dawn - Apr 1 (March 2019)
3 pt. Demon Magic and a Martini | Annette Marie - Apr 13 (April 2019)
3 pt. Wild Country | Anne Bishop - Apr 23 (March 2019)
1 pt. Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall - Apr 26 (April 2018)
3 pt. Supernatural Academy: Year One | Jaymin Eve - May 12 (May 2019)
3 pt. Boundary Broken | Melissa F. Olson - May 13 (March 2019)
1 pt. Descender, Vol. 1: Tin Stars | Jeff Lemire - May 16 (March 2015)
1 pt. The Tea Master and the Detective | Aliette de Bodard - May 31 (March 2018)
3 pt. Rebel Born | Amy A. Bartol (June 2019)

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING.
1 pt. Prick | Sabrina Paige - Jun 16

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
(Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title.
(Bonus: 'Spring' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring.
(Bonus: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc)
3 pt. The Trials of Morrigan Crow | Jessica Townsend - Apr 8 (umbrellas)
3 pt. The Rabbit Listened | Cori Doerrfeld - May 23 (rabbit)

6. Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.

7. Read a book where someone plays a prank.
(Bonus: An April Fools prank)

8. Read a book where a character prays.
(Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)

9. Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
1 pt. Wallbanger | Alice Clayton - Mar 24

10. Read a book where a character works in a library.
(Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.

12. Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
1 pt. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet | Becky Chambers - May 30

14. Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
1 pt. M.T. Anderson | The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge - Apr 17
1 pt. Melissa F. Olson | Boundary Crossed - Apr 28
1 pt. Melissa F. Olson | Boundary Lines - Apr 30
1 pt. Melissa F. Olson | Boundary Born - May 4
1 pt. A Wrinkle in Time | Madeleine L'Engle - May 7
1 pt. An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge | Ambrose Bierce - May 26
1 pt. Ryan T. Higgins | We Don't Eat Our Classmates - Jun 14

15. Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
1 pt. The Hook Up | Kristen Callihan - Jun 7

16. Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.
1 pt. The Girl from the Other Side, Volume 2 | Nagabe - Mar 31 (definitely mysterious, weird, and surreal)
1 pt. The Test | Sylvain Neuvel - Jun 8
1 pt. Black Butler, Vol. 1 | Yana Toboso - Jun 14

17. Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A.
(Bonus: A towel on the cover.)
1 pt. Ilona Andrews | Magic Breaks - Apr 20
1 pt. Kaitlyn Abdou | The Unseelie Prince - Jun 3

18. Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. Read a book with a character who is a father.
(Bonus: The MC is a father.)

Welcome Claire and Elle!

Reading the Seasons - Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Level: 31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

My Points: 93

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019) (view spoiler)[
✦ Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - 22 Mar 19 (May 21st 2013) [1 point]
✦ Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep - 25 Mar 19 (April 26th 2011) [1 point]
✦ Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb - 06 Apr 19 (May 11th 2010) [1 point]
✦ Witness In Death by J.D. Robb - 23 Apr 19 (March 29th 2016) [1 point]
✦ A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan - 30 Apr 19 (May 15th 1996) [1 point]
✦ Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop - 22 May 19 (March 1st 2016) [1 point]
✦ A Killer Read by Erika Chase - 24 May 19 (April 3rd 2012) [1 point] (hide spoiler)]



2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The). (view spoiler)[
✦ Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones - 22 Apr 19 [1 point]
✦ Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb - 08 May 19 [1 point]
✦ Read and Buried by Erika Chase - 25 May 19 [1 point]
✦ A Grave Matter by Anna Lee Huber - 27 May 19 [1 point]
✦ Intrigue in Capri by Ashley Weaver - 05 Jun 19 [1 point]
✦ Purity in Death by J.D. Robb - 12 Jun 19 [1 point]
✦ The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan - 14 Jun 19 [1 point]
✦ Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb - 16 Jun 19 [1 point] (hide spoiler)]



3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.) (view spoiler)[
✦ Shroud for the Archbishop by Peter Tremayne - 24 Apr 19 [1 point]
✦ Murder at the Brightwell by Ashley Weaver - 26 May 19 [1 point] (hide spoiler)]



4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover. (view spoiler)[
✦ Kiss of Venom by Jennifer Estep - 13 Apr 19 [1 point]
✦ Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews - 18 Apr 19 [1 point]
✦ One Tequila by Tricia O'Malley - 25 Apr 19 [1 point]
✦ Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn - 27 Apr 19 [3 points] (umbrella)
✦ The Wolfe Widow by Victoria Abbott - 30 Apr 19 [1 point]
✦ Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb - 03 May 19 [3 points] (flower)
✦ Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb - 13 May 19 [3 points] (flower)
✦ Cover Story by Erika Chase - 03 Jun 19 [3 points] (flower)
✦ Book Fair and Foul by Erika Chase - 06 Jun 19 [1 point]
✦ Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb - 09 Jun 19 [3 points] (flower)
✦ His Spanish Bride by Tracy Grant - 09 Jun 19 [1 point] (hide spoiler)]



6. Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship. (view spoiler)[
✦ Magic Dreams by Ilona Andrews - 08 Apr 19 (Hindu MC) [1 point]
✦ Death Wears a Mask by Ashley Weaver - 29 May 19 (relationship) [1 point] (hide spoiler)]



7. Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

8. Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.) (view spoiler)[
✦ The Tomb of Zeus by Barbara Cleverly - 30 May 19 [1 point] (hide spoiler)]



9. Read a book where a character drinks a beer. (view spoiler)[
✦ Heirs and Graces by Rhys Bowen - 10 Jun 19 [1 point] (hide spoiler)]



10. Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.) (view spoiler)[
✦ By Book or By Crook by Eva Gates - 01 May 19 [3 points]
✦ Book, Line and Sinker by Jenn McKinlay - 06 May 19 [3 points]
✦ Read It And Weep by Jenn McKinlay - 17 May 19 [3 points]
✦ Booked for Trouble by Eva Gates - 23 May 19 [3 points]
✦ On Borrowed Time by Jenn McKinlay - 31 May 19 [3 points]
✦ Reading Up a Storm by Eva Gates - 06 Jun 19 [3 points] (hide spoiler)]



11. Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary. (view spoiler)[
✦ Spellbound by Cate Tiernan - 22 Mar 19 (unusual deeds) [1 point]
✦ Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas - 24 Apr 19 (unusual deeds) [1 point]
✦ Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood - 25 May 19 (unusual deeds) [1 point] (hide spoiler)]



12. Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial. (view spoiler)[
✦ Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb - 31 Mar 19 (initials) [1 point]
✦ Conspiracy In Death by J.D. Robb - 03 Apr 19 (initials) [1 point]
✦ Thread of Death by Jennifer Estep - 04 Apr 19 (tree) [1 point]
✦ By a Thread by Jennifer Estep - 07 Apr 19 (tree) [1 point]
✦ Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco - 19 Apr 19 (tree) [1 point]
✦ Judgement in Death by J.D. Robb - 29 Apr 19 (initials) [1 point]
✦ A Most Novel Revenge by Ashley Weaver - 05 Jun 19 (tree) [1 point] (hide spoiler)]



15. Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5. (view spoiler)[
✦ Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews - 10 Apr 19 (#5) [1 point]
✦ Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones - 20 Apr 19 (Mexican) [1 point]
✦ The Hammett Hex by Victoria Abbott - 19 May 19 (#5) [1 point] (hide spoiler)]



16. Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.) (view spoiler)[
✦ The Marsh Madness by Victoria Abbott - 16 May 19 (last name) [1 point]
✦ Killer Characters by Ellery Adams - 04 Jun 19 (last name) [1 point] (hide spoiler)]



18. Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.) (view spoiler)[
✦ Where Shadows Dance by C.S. Harris - 25 Apr 19 [3 points]
✦ Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones - 04 May 19 [3 points]
✦ What Darkness Brings by C.S. Harris - 05 May 19 [3 points]
✦ The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen - 19 May 19 [1 point]
✦ A Study in Death by Anna Lee Huber - 03 Jun 19 [1 point]
✦ Murder on Amsterdam Avenue by Victoria Thompson - 08 Jun 19 [3 points]
✦ Gunpowder Plot by Carola Dunn - 19 Jun 19 [3 points] (hide spoiler)]

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Levels:
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

Points: 40

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
- The Lightning Thief, Rick Riordan, 02.04.2019 - first published June 28th 2005 - 1 point
- Death and Divination, Debra Dunbar, 22.04.2019 - published in March 2019 - 3 points
- Claiming His Easter Bunny: A Bad Boy Novella, Lulu Pratt, 24.04.2019 - published in April 2019 - 3 points
Divergent, Veronica Roth, 22.05.2019 - published in April 2011 - 1 point
Curse of the Akkeri, Sara C. Roethle, 24.05.2019 - published in April 2019 - 3 points
Payback's a Witch, Constance Barker, 26.05.2019- published in March 2019 - 3 points
Once a Rancher, Linda Lael Miller, 29.05.2019 - published in March 2016 - 1 point
Bellamy and the Brute, Alicia Michaels, 08.06.2019 - published in March 2017 - 1 point

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
- Imperfect Chemistry, Mary Frame, 30.03.2019 - 1 point
- Steel's Edge, Ilona Andrews, 01.04.2019 - 1 point
- Spells & Shelves, Elle Adams, 24.04.2019 - 1 point
- New Blood, Celeste Raye, 25.04.2019 - 1 point
- Norwegian Wood, Haruki Murakami, 26.04.2019 - 1 point
- Night Broken, Patricia Briggs, 12.05.2019 - 1 point
- Nine Princes in Amber, Roger Zelazny, 16.05.2019 - 1 point
- School of Deaths, Christopher Mannino, 19.05.2019 - 1 point
- Ragtime, E.L. Doctorow, 02.06.2019 - 1 point
- A Shifter's Curse, Raven Steele, 07.06.2019 - 1 point

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)
Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum, Heinrich Böll, 09.06.2019 - 1 point

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
Tea with Milk and Murder, H.Y. Hanna, 05.04.2019 - 1 point
The Witch of Shadowmarsh, Sara C. Roethle, 18.05.2019 - 1 point
Heir of Fire, Sarah J. Maas, 26.05.2019 - 1 point

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
The Vanished Man, Jeffery Deaver, 03.06.2019 - Lincoln Rhyme #5 - 1 point

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)
The Summoning, Kelley Armstrong, 05.04.2019 - 1 point
The Calling, Kelley Armstrong, 22.06.2019 - 1 point

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
Until Friday Night, Abbi Glines, 05.06.2019 - 1 point
Twilight, Stephenie Meyer, 11.06.2019 - 1 point
The Ghost and the Graveyard, Genevieve Jack, 17.06.2019 - 1 point
Bet Me, Jennifer Crusie, 18.06.2019 - 1 point
The Cellist of Sarajevo, Steven Galloway, 20.06.2019 - 3 points

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Goal: 31/31+
Current level: 31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
3 points - Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin – 04/02/2019, Published March 7th, 2019
1 point - Ophelia by Florence Stevenson – 04/08/2019, Published April 1st, 1969
1 point - Lucifer, Vol. 4: The Divine Comedy by Mike Carey – 04/17/2019, Published April 1st 2003
3 points - Descendant of the Crane by Joan He – 05/26/2019, Published April 9th, 2019
1 point - Lucifer, Vol. 7: Exodus by Mike Carey – 05/27/2019, Published April 1st, 2005

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
1 point - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo – 03/23/2019
1 point - The Gray and Guilty Sea by Scott William Carter – 04/07/2019
1 point - New Orleans Carnival Krewes: The History, Spirit and Secrets of Mardi Gras by Rosary O'Neill – 04/11/2019
1 point - The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II by Iris Chang – 05/02/2019
1 point - I See Me by Meghan Ciana Doidge – 05/29/2019

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
1 point - The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie – 03/28/2019, Dr. Bauerstein is Jewish.

7. Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

8. Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
1 point - Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo – 04/22/2019, Inej

9. Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
1 point - Magic Is Dead: My Journey into the World's Most Secretive Society of Magicians by Ian Frisch – 04/21/2019, ...spent much of her free time in local bars, drinking beer and playing pool. (Kindle Location 138)

10. Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
1 point - The Autumn Duchess by Jillian Eaton – 03/25/2019, Romance
1 point - Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier’s First Gunfighter by Tom Clavin – 05/06/2019, Nonfiction

12. Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
1 point - Easter Bunny Murder by Leslie Meier – 04/27/2019.

13. Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
1 point - Morality for Beautiful Girls by Alexander McCall Smith – 04/14/2019, Mma Makutsi

14. Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
1 point - Tenth of December by George Saunders – 05/10/2019
1 point - Countdown City by Ben H. Winters – 05/14/2019, Ben H. Winters
1 point - World of Trouble by Ben H. Winters – 05/18/2019, Ben H. Winters

15. Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
1 point - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling – 05/16/2019, Harry Potter #5

16. Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.
1 point - Death Vigil Vol. 1 by Stjepan Šejić – 03/23/2019, Black and White cover
1 point - Dead Leaves: 9 Tales from the Witching Season by Kealan Patrick Burke – 03/29/2019, Genre: Horror
1 point - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl – 05/16/2019, ...mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary...

17. Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
3 points - 2012: The War for Souls by Whitley Strieber – 04/29/2019, MC Wiley Dale is a father.

Welcome Vittoria, Rina and Ferenc!

I'M IN!
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms
POINTS - 134

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
A Berry Horrible Holiday - A.R. Winters (Mar 19) - 22 MAR - 3
Your Love Is Mine - Bella Andre (Mar 19) - 24 MAR - 3
Misadventures with My Ex - Shayla Black (Mar 19) - 29 MAR - 3
Like Dragonflies - K. Webster - (Mar 19) - 31 MAR - 3
Storm Warning - Allison Brennan (Apr 19) - 4 APR - 3
Wedding Cake Carnage - Addison Moore (Mar 19) - 6 APR - 3
The Savior - J.R. Ward (Apr 19) - 14 APR - 3
Donut Disaster - Addison Moore (Apr 19) - 15 APR - 3
The Mister - E.L. James (Apr 19) - 19 APR - 3
Toxic Apple Turnovers - Addison Moore (Apr 19) - 1 MAY - 3
Compass - Deborah Bladon (Apr 19) - 2 MAY - 3
Lounge Singers And Liars In Las Vegas - A.R. Winters (Apr 19) - 3 MAY - 3
Chasing Vengeance - Katie Reus (Apr 19) - 5 MAY - 3
Dirty Pool - Bethany-Kris (May 19) - 7 MAY - 3
The Big Kahuna - Janet Evanovich (May 19) - 8 MAY - 3
Seaside Serenade - Melissa Foster (May 19) - 19 MAY - 3
The 18th Abduction - James Patterson (Apr 19) - 20 MAY - 3
Killer Cupcakes - Addison Moore (May 19) - 24 MAY - 3
Nothing to Hide - Allison Brennan (Apr 19) - 27 MAY - 3
No Longer Lost - Angel Payne (May 19) - 28 MAY - 3


2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING
It's You - Katy Regnery - 27 MAR - 1
I Hunt Killers - Barry Lyga - 1 APR - 1
Satin and Saddles - Cheyenne McCray - 5 APR - 1
Stripped Down - Kelli Ireland - 9 APR - 1
No Room for Secrets - Joanna Lumley - 13 APR - 1
Gone Too Deep - Katie Ruggle - 19 APR - 1
Red. - London Miller - 29 APR - 1
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Taylor Jenkins Reid - 7 MAY - 1
The Sinner - Tess Gerritsen - 13 MAY - 1
Nix. - London Miller - 16 MAY - 1
Protecting Freedom - Alexa Riley - 25 MAY - 1
Syn. - London Miller - 31 MAY - 1
Iris. - London Miller - 2 JUNE - 1


3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)
Beneath Winter Sand - Vickie McKeehan - 30 MAR - 1
The Boyfriend Experience - J.A. Huss - 26 APR - 1
Born of Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon - 14 MAY - 1


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc)
The Dating Proposal - Lauren Blakely - 29 MAY - 1


6. Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
Royal Atlas - H.J. Bellus (Repairs broken relationship) - 15 APR - 1
Walking Away - Xavier Neal (Repairs Broken Relationship) - 22 APR - 1
Reclaimed - Kaylea Cross (Repairs broken relationship) - 21 MAY - 1


8. Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
Heart Recaptured - Tillie Cole - 2 APR - 1
Deep Redemption - Tillie Cole - 13 APR - 1


9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
Body Double - Tess Gerritsen - 18 MAY - 1
Everest - S.L. Scott - 19 MAY - 1


11. Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Strumpet City - James Plunkett (Not usual genre - Irish historical fiction) - 3 MAY - 1
Pachinko - Min Jin Lee (Not usual genre - Japanese historical fiction) - 10 JUNE - 1


13. Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
Hate Notes - Vi Keeland - 6 MAY - 1
Power Play - Tiffany Snow - 7 JUNE - 1
Playing Dirty - Tiffany Snow - 10 JUNE - 1


14. Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
Pretend You're Safe - Alexandra Ivy (Cover) - 28 MAR - 1
Souls Unfractured - Tillie Cole (Cover) - 9 APR - 1
The Pleasure of Panic - J.A. Huss (Author) - 16 APR - 1
Shameless - R.G. Alexander (Author) - 17 APR - 1
The Traveller - H.J. Bellus (Author) - 23 APR - 1


15. Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
Dangerous Choice - Barbara Freethy (No 5) - 7 APR - 1
Werewolf in Alaska - Vicki Lewis Thompson (No 5) - 10 APR - 1
Reckless Honor - Tonya Burrows (No 5) - 29 APR - 1
Darkness Embraced - Tillie Cole (Mexican Character) - 10 MAY - 1


16. Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.
Watched - C.J. Lyons - 4 APR - 1
The Perfect Couple - Brenda Novak - 21 APR - 1
STALK HER - Ker Dukey - 9 MAY - 1


17. Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)
Driving Her Crazy - Amy Andrews (Author) - 21 APR - 1
What Might Have Been - Kira Sinclair (Uses a towel) - 26 APR - 1
Fearless - R.G. Alexander (Author) - 1 MAY - 1
Under The Sheriff's Protection - Delores Fossen (Uses a towel) - 13 MAY - 1
Misadventures of a Rookie - Toni Aleo (Author) - 23 MAY - 1
Dating Mr. December - Phillipa Ashley (Author) - 1 JUNE - 1
The Sweet Gum Tree - Katherine Allred (Author) - 4 JUNE - 1


18. Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.
Honey Dripped Murder - Summer Prescott (Baker) - 20 MAR - 1
Hottie Lumberjack - Tawna Fenske (Baker) - 2 MAY - 1
At the Stroke of Madness - Alex Kava (MC eats donut) - 10 MAY - 1
Cupcake - M. Andrews (Baker) - 17 MAY - 1


19. Read a book with a US flag on the cover.
Cleaning the Gold - Karin Slaughter - 19 MAY - 1


20. Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
Sexy Motherpucker - Lili Valente (MC) - 5 APR - 3
The First Wife's Secret - Addison Moore (MC) - 7 APR - 3
Keeping Cape Summer - Vickie McKeehan (MC) - 12 APR - 3
Gravity - H.J. Bellus (MC) - 17 APR - 3
Make Me Yours - Rebecca Brooks (MC) - 9 MAY - 3
John Bishop: How Did All This Happen? - John Bishop (MC) - 5 JUNE - 3
The Thorn Birds - Colleen McCullough (MC) - 8 JUNE - 3

Welcome Sandra!

31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
1 pt - Dead to Me - Lesley Pearse - 3/21/19 - Jun 2016
1 pt - Let Me Lie - Clare Mackintosh -3/31/19 - Mar 2018
1 pt - Baker’s Secret - Stephen Kiernan - 4/21/19 - May 2017
1 pt - The Undertaker’s Widow- Phillip Margolin - 4/30/19 - Apr 1998
1 pt - Little Black Lies - Sharon Bolton - 5/9/19 - May 2015
1 PT - Ghostly Grave - Tonya Kappes - 5/19/19 - MARCH 2015
1 pt - Before I Go to Sleep - S.J. Watson - 5/28/19 - June 2011
1 PT - Death on the Sapphire - R.J Koreto - 6/4/19 - June 2014
1 pt - The Pearl That Broke Its Shell - Nadia Hashimi - 6/16/19 - May 2014

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
1 PT - Room - Emma Donoghue - 3/28/19
1 pt - Playing with Fire - Tess Gerritsen - 4/3/19
1 PT - The Rookery - Emily Organ - 4/16/19
1 pt - I am Malala - Malala Yousafzai -5/15/19
1 pt - I Am the Messenger - Markus Zusak- 5/21/19
1 pt - Night of a Thousand Stars - Deanna Raybourn - 5/26/19
1 pt - The Sapphire Widow - Dinah Jefferies - 6/10/19
1 pt - The Grave’s a Fine and Private Place - Alan Bradley - 6/20/19


3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)
1 pt - Death of a Celebrity - M.C. Beaton - 5/23/19

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character
1 PT - Baker’s Daughter - Sarah McCoy - 4/25/19
OR with a character that gives food to the needy
1 pt - The Yard- Alex Grecian - 5/7/19

or repairs a broken relationship.
1 pt - The Murder on the Links - Agatha Christie - 3/30/19
1 pt - Country Heaven - Ava Miles - 6/7/19
1 pt - True Places - Sonja Yoerg- 6/12/19

7. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
1 pt - Just add Salt - Jinx Schwartz - 4/17/19
1 pt - The Curse of the Pharaohs - Elizabeth Peters - 4/23/19
1 pt - Named of the Dragon - Susanna Kearsley - 5/5/19
1 pt - Death of a Village - M.C. Beaton - 5/30/19

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
1 pt - The End Game - Catherine Coulter & J.T. Elison - 3/26/19
1 pt - Ember Island - Kimberley Freeman - 5/12/19
1 PT - The Maid’s Secret- Emily Organ - 6/9/19

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
1 pt - Mariana - Susanna Kearsley - 4/2/19
1 pt - Untraceable - Laura Griffins - 4/6/19
1 pt - Limehouse Text - Will Thomas - 4/14/19
1 pt - Murder on Potrero Hill - ML Hamilton - 5/9/19
1 pt - Ugly Love - Colleen Hoover - 6/1/19

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)
3 pt - Open Season - Linda Howard - 4/28/19

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read
OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
1 pt - Circling the Sun - Paula McLain - 4/11/19
1 pt - Charlotte’s Web - E.B. White - 4/27/19
1 pt - Where the Crawdads Sing- Delia Owens - 5/2/19

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
1 PT - They Came to Baghdad - Agatha Christie - 3/24/19

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
3 pt - Watch me Disappear - Janelle Brown - 4/7/19
3 pt - The Prisoner of Heaven - Carlos Ruiz Zafon - 5/18/19

Welcome Joann!

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Spring Fling
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

COMPLETED: 25/31+ POINTS
SPRING FLING

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
Ninth and Nowhere by Jeffery Deaver 3/24/19 1 POINT
The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie 6/7/19 1 POINT
Swamp Bones by Kathy Reichs 6/10/19 1 POINT
The Girl Behind the Glass by Jane Kelley 6/17/19 1 POINT

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)
The Birth of M.E. Meegs by Robert Bruce Stewart 5/28/19 3 POINTS

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.
The Buzz Kill by Katherine Hayton 4/1/19 1 POINT
Bees!

Lemon Meringue Murder (Spring Grove #1) by Sasha McKenzie 5/12/19 1 POINT
Purple and bumblebees!

Narcissist in the Daffodils by Kristy E. Carter 5/31/19 3 POINTS
Daffodils!


6. Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.

7. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 6/16/19 1 POINT The whole book, really!

8. Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin 3/30/19 1 POINT

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
Fer-de-Lance by Rex Stout 5/27/19 Nero Wolfe drinks beer - and lots of it! Cutting himself back to 5 quarts a day! 1 POINT

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor 6/20/19 1 POINT

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
Death of a Dumb Bunny by Melanie Jackson 5/28/19 1 POINT

13. Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
The Face of Deception by Iris Johansen 4/15/19 Margaret is Logan's assistant. 1 POINT
Black Coffee by Charles Osborne 5/20/19 Edward Raynor is Sir Claud's secretary. 1 POINT

14. Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
Death of an Outsider by M.C. Beaton 4/12/19 1 POINT
Cover Her Face by P.D. James 5/16/19 1 POINT

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.

16. Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.
Crawl by Edward Lorn 3/22/19 Scary! 1 POINT
White by Tim Lebbon 5/26/19 Scary! 1 POINT
All Systems Red by Martha Wells 5/1/19 1 POINT


17. Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.
Tart of Darkness: A Chef-To-Go Mystery by Denise Swanson 6/1/19 1 POINT

19. Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)

Welcome Vanessa!

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Levels:
23 points
16-30 points - Spring Fling


TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
1 Pt The Alice Network by Kate Quinn 6 April 2019 ★★★★ 6/6/2017
1 Pt Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop 9 April 2019 ★★★★★ 3/8/16
1 Pt Deadline by Mira Grant 16 April 2019 ★★★★ 6/1/11
1 Pt Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 21 April 2019 ★★★★★ 5/25/10
1 Pt Brief Cases by Jim Butcher 30 May 2019 ★★★★ 6/5/2018
1 Pt Hounded by Kevin Hearne 7 June 2019 ★★★★★ 5/3/2011
1 Pt Kitty Raises Hell by Carrie Vaughn 9 June 2019 ★★★ 3/2009
1 Pt Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 13 June 2019 ★★★ 6/6/2006
1 Pt A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas 18 June 2019 ★★★★ 5/3/2016



2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
1 Pt Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 13 April 2019 ★★★
1 Pt Red Lily by Nora Roberts 28 April 2019 ★★★★
1 Pt Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher 1 May 2019 ★★★★



3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)
1 Pt Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn 23 April 2019 ★★★★
1 Pt Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart 6 June 2019 ★★★★★





4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.
1 Pt The Unknown Ajax by Georgette Heyer 17 May 2019 ★★★



6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
1 Pt Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling 30 March 2019 ★★★★★
1 Pt Not a Creature Was Purring by Krista Davis 14 May 2019 ★★★★★ there is a live Christmas tree in the square



15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
1 Pt Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling 27 May 2019 ★★★★★
1 Pt Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand byCarrie Vaughn 13 May 2019 ★★★★



16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.
1 Pt Obsidio by Amie Kaufman 6 May 2019 ★★★★★ a black and white cover



17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)
1 Pt Bitten by Kelley Armstrong 11 May 2019 ★★★★
1 Pt Enchanted Guardian by Sharon Ashwood 18 June 2019 ★★★




18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.
1 Pt Red Velvet Revenge by Jenn McKinlay 3 April 2019 ★★★★ --Baker



19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)

✅✅✅Done!!!✅✅✅
31 May 2019

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Levels:
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

44 pts

TASKS:

1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
❀1pt❀ Mar 2018 The Astonishing Color of After★★★★ 9 April
❀1pt❀ May 2018 Monday's Not Coming★★★7 April
❀1pt❀ June 2016 My Lady Jane★★★25 March
❀3pt❀ March 2019 Opposite of Always★★★ 26 April
❀1pt❀ May 2018 Anger Is a Gift★★9 May
❀1pt❀ February 2019 I Owe You One★★★★ 12 May
❀3pt❀ May2019 The Unhoneymooners★★★★ 18 May
❀3pt❀ March 2019 Daisy Jones & The Six★★★★★ 27 May

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
❀1pt❀ Giant Days, Vol. 1★★ 5 April
❀1pt❀ Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus★★★★ 2 April
❀1pt❀ Swing★★ 30 March
❀1pt❀ The Rest of Us Just Live Here★★★ 26 March
❀1pt❀ #Notyourprincess: Voices of Native American Women ★★★★ 20 April
❀1pt❀ Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World★★★★★ 21 May

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)
❀1pt❀ The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge★★★ 16 April
❀1pt❀ I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer★★★ 25 April

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. (Bonus: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.
❀1pt❀ ★★★ 9 April
❀1pt❀ ★★★ 4 April
❀1pt❀ ★★★ 27 April

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
❀1pt❀ Hindu character:Save Me a Seat★★★★ 27 March
❀1pt❀ Jewish character: Internment★★★★ 16 May

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
❀1pt❀ Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie★★★★22 March

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
❀1pt❀ "Kevin popped open a can of beer..." p. 205Endless★★ 7 May

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
❀1pt❀ Uncommon genre (adult sci-fi short stories): How Long 'til Black Future Month?★★ 11 April
❀1pt❀ Uncommon genre (sports): Game Changer★★★ 28 May
❀1pt❀ Uncommon genre (steampunk): Leviathan★★★ 26 May
❀1pt❀ Character skinshifts & kills Hitler: Wolf by Wolf★★★★26 May

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
❀1pt❀ Tree on cover: ★★★ 16 April

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
❀1pt❀ New friend is Mexican American: A Handful of Stars ★★★ April 18

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.
❀1pt❀ Mysterious, surreal, a tiny scary: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer★★★★ 30 April
❀1pt❀ Black & white cover: ★★★ 25 May

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)
❀1pt❀ Author's last name begins with A: Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions★★★★ 11 April
❀1pt❀ Character uses towels: Front Desk★★★★★ 20 April
❀1pt❀ Author's last name begins with A: Children of Blood and Bone ★★★★ 5 May
❀1pt❀ Author's last name begins with A: What If It's Us★★★★18 May
❀1pt❀ Author's last name begins with A: Does My Head Look Big in This?★★★18 May

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.
❀1pt❀ Character is a baker: How to Hang a Witch★★★★ 12 April

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
❀1pt❀ Character is a father:Queen of Hearts★★★ 19 May

Welcome Christina and Jessica!

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

POINTS: 19/31

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Spring Fling
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
Sin & Salvation by K.F. Breene - 4/7/2019 - Published in March 2019 - 3 points

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
IRL: In Real Life by Lucy Lennox - 3/23/2019 - I - 1 point

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
Act Like It by Lucy Parker - 5/3/2019 The H/h had a contentious relationship and the H had a broken relationship with his fans that the h helped to fix.

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison - 3/31/2019 - Rune drinks a beer early on in the book - 1 point
Oracle's Moon by Thea Harrison - 4/22/2019 - Grace drinks a beer - 1 point

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Justice Calling by Annie Bellet 4/12/2019 - Many of the characters do something unusal or out of the ordinary - 1 point

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones - 4/26/2019 - 1 point (cookie is Charley's assistant)
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones - 4/29/2019 - 1 point (cookie is Charley's assistant)


14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
Written in Red by Anne Bishop - 4/18/2019 - 1 point
Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb - 4/25/2019 - 1 point

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
5. Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones - 5/4/2019 - fifth in a series


16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - 4/5/2019 - 1 point
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - 3/28/2019 - 1 point

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)
The Mentor by Elin Peer - 4/2/2019 - The men went swimming and used towels on the beach.

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
The Seducer by Elin Peer - 4/11/2019 - Finn turns out to be a father - bonus points - 3 points

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Welcome Penni!

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: March 20 2019 - April 25 2019

16- 30 points - Spring Fling
17/16 with 1 bonus

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
Defectors by Joseph Kanon
COMPLETED 3/31/2019
Published June 2017
Dark Horse by Tami Hoag
COMPLETED 4/3/2019
Published June 2004
A Killer Plot by Ellery Adams
COMPLETED 4/12/2019
Publish June
Sister Eve and the Blue Nun by Lynne Hinton
COMPLETED 4/25/2019
Published in May 2016

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
The Pope's Last Crusade: How an American Jesuit Helped Pope Pius XI's Campaign to Stop Hitler by Peter Eisner
COMPLETED 4/15/2019
I See London, I See France by Sarah Mlynewski
COMPLETED 4/17/2019

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
Alibis & Angels by Olivia Matthews
COMPLETED 3/31/2019
Sister Lou prays every morning.

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
The Body in the Fjord by Katherine Hall Page
COMPLETED 3/22/2019
Pix Miller drinks a Ringnes while killing time before sneaking onto the boat. A Ringnes is a Norwegian beer.
All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers' Row by James Patterson
COMPLETED 4/10/2019
Aaron drank beer in high school and college.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
COMPLETED 4/5/2019
YA is outside my comfort zone.

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith by Scott Hahn
COMPLETED 3/27/2019
Both Christian genre and Easter is celebrated!

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
Tear Me Apart by J T Ellison
COMPLETED 4/20/2019

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)
The Banker’s Wife by Christina Alger
COMPLETED 4/20/2019
Alger begins with an A.

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.
The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller
COMPLETED 3/24/2019
Livvy is a professional baker who works at the Maple Leaf Inn as well as the Emerson Supper Club. She also freelances to verify a cookbook and comes in second place in a pie contest.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
The Year of Reading Dangerously: How Fifty Great Books (and Two Not-So-Great Ones) Saved My Life by Andy Miller
COMPLETED 3/26/2019
Andy Miller, the author and protagonist, is a father -- 2 points.
The Clue in the Crossword Cipher by Carolyn Keene
COMPLETED 4/1/2019
Nancy's father Carson Drew is in the book, as is Carla's father, Mr. Perez.
Orhan's Inheritance by Aline Ohanesian
COMPLETED 4/6/2019
Mustafa is Orhan's father.

Welcome Anne!

Reading the Seasons -Spring completed
Managed 86 points!
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019
Back to work soon so the number of books I am currently reading will drastically fall. But going to try for: 16- 30 points - Spring Fling
TASKS: 86 points
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year.
The Little Prince - Antoine do Saint-Exupery – 26.03.19 pub April 1943The Little Prince
The Disgrace of Kitty Grey – Mary Hooper – 29.03.19 pub 9 May 2013The Disgrace of Kitty Grey
Harbour – Francesca Brill – 29.03.19 pub 7 June 2012 The Harbour
Death of a dustman – m.c. beaton – 14.04.19 pub 6 march 2001Death of a Dustman
7 march 2017 – every little thing – Samantha young 22.04.19 Every Little Thing
1 april 2011 - A Year Without Autumn – Liz Kessler – 29.04.19A Year Without Autumn
April 1993 - Death of a Glutton – M.c. Beaton 08.04.19Death of a Glutton
5 april 2011 - City of fallen angels – Cassandra clare – 16.04.19City of Fallen Angels
June 1996 - Death of a macho man – m.c. beaton – 23.04.19Death of a Macho Man
Death of yesterday – m.c.beaton 20.05.19 published 26 march 2013Death of Yesterday
Texas Ranger – James Patterson and Andrew bourelle – 14.05.19 pub: 5 april 2018Texas Ranger
Mean time – carol ann duffy – 20.05.19 pub: 1 june 2004
The knife of never letting go – Patrick ness – 05.06.19 published 05.05.08The Knife of Never Letting Go
Secret evil – zara gill – 15.06.19 pub: 21st June 2012Secret Evil
Selection Day – arawind adiga – 17.06.19 published: 16th June 2019Selection Day

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (
Rikki tikki tavi – Rudyard kipling – 30.03.19Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
The Perils of Morning Coffee – Alexandra McCall Smith – 20.03.19The Perils of Morning Coffee
Printer’s Devils Court – 22.03.19Printer's Devil Court
I’ll Find You - Liz Lawler – 25.03.19I'll Find You
Perfect match – d.b. thorne – 03.04.19Perfect Match
Notes from a small island – bill Bryson – 04.04.19Notes from a Small Island
Never Let Me Go – Kazuo Ishiguro – 14.04.19Never Let Me Go
The Suspect – Fiona Barton – 29.04.19The Suspect
Nine perfect strangers – liane moriarty 03.05.19
Searching for Schindler – Thomas Kenneally – 09.05.19Searching for Schindler: A Memoir
Started early, took my dog – kate Atkinson – 20.05.19 Started Early, Took My Dog
The Sisterhood – Emily Barr –The Sisterhood
An Illustrated Coastal Year – the seashore uncovered season by season – celia lewis – 14.05.19 An Illustrated Coastal Year: The seashore uncovered season by season
I didn’t do my homework because …. Davide cali and Benjamin chaud 14.05.19 I Didn't Do My Homework Because...
The squirrels who squabbled – Rachel bright and jim field 14.05.19 The Squirrels Who Squabbled
Edie – sophy henn 14.05.19 Edie
The stolen marriage – diane chamblain – 26.05.19The Stolen Marriage
Sold to be a wife – Maggie Hartley – 26.06.19Sold To Be A Wife: Only a determined foster carer can stop a terrified girl from becoming a child bride
The secret runners of new york – matthew reilly 01.06.19 The Secret Runners of New York
Newt’s emerald – garth nix – 15.06.19 Newt's Emerald
The slightly annoying elephant – David walliams 11.06.19The Slightly Annoying Elephant
Nobody’s Son: All Alex ever wanted was a family of his own- Cathy glass – 20.06.19 Nobody’s Son: All Alex ever wanted was a family of his own

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title.
The Story Of Beautiful Girl – Rachel Simon – 24.03.19 The Story of Beautiful Girl
Elizabeth – her life, our times – alan titchmarsh – 11.04.19Elizabeth: Her Life, Our Times: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Hound of the Baskerville – Arthur Conan Doyle – 08.05.19The Hound of the Baskervilles
There’s a dragon in your book – tom fletcher 11.06.19There’s a Dragon in Your Book
There’s a monster in your book – tom fletcher 11.06.19There’s a Monster in Your Book
Battered, Broken, Healed: A mother separated from her daughter. Only a painful truth can bring them back together – Maggie Hartley – 14.06.19 273Battered, Broken, Healed: A mother separated from her daughter. Only a painful truth can bring them back together
Denied a mummy – the heart-breaking story of three little children searching for someone to love them – Maggie Hartley – 09.06.19 272Denied a Mummy: The heartbreaking story of three little children searching for someone to love them.

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title.
= green - Anne of Green Gables – Lucy Maud Montgomery – 24.03.19Anne of Green Gables
The Bees – Carol Ann Duffy – 10.05.19The Bees
The woman who walked in sunshine – Alexandra mccoll-smith – 14.05.19The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine

6. Read a book with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
I’ll Find You - Liz Lawler – 25.03.19 – Fortune mends the relationship between himself and his daughter I'll Find You
The Book Thief – Markus Zusak – 24.03.19 – gives food to the Jews exercising through the townThe Book Thief
The clockmaker’s daughter – kate Morton – 13.05.19The Clockmaker's Daughter
The Tiger’s Wife – Tea Obreht – 21.03.19The Tiger's Wife
Dodger – Terry Pratchett – 04.04.19Dodger

7. Read a book where someone plays a prank.
This is going to hurt – adam kay 02.05.19This Is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor

8. Read a book where a character prays.
The bell – iris Murdoch – 06.04.19The Bell
The Last Tudor – Philippa Gregory – 01.04.19The Last Tudor

9. Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
Bill Bryson – A Walk in the Woods – 24.03.19A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Five Give Up The Booze – Bruno Vincent - 28.04.19Five Give Up the Booze
Dead heat – dick francis and felix francis – 05.05.19Dead Heat
Wild – from lost to found on the pacific crest trail - Cheryl strayed – 18.06.19Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Case histories – kate aktinson 02.06.19 389Case Histories

11. Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
The Fish Ladder – Katharine Norbury – 31.03.19 The Fish Ladder: A Journey Upstream
The long walk – Slawomir rawicz – 18.05.19 The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom
Dear Cancer – Victoria Derbyshire 27.04.19Dear Cancer, Love Victoria: A Mum’s Diary of Hope
Where has Mummy Gone?: When there is nothing left but memories… cathy glass 18.06.19 337Where has Mummy Gone?: When there is nothing left but memories…
Oliver Jeffers – the way back home 11.06.19The Way Back Home
Girl alone – cathy glass – 29.08.19 316Girl Alone


13. Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
Death of a celebrity – m.c. beaton 22.05.19 Death of a Celebrity

14. Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
Death of an outsider - m.c. beaton – 11.04.19Death of an Outsider
Death of a dentist – m.c. beaton 12.04.19 Death of a Dentist
Death of a gentle lady – m.c. beaton 15.04.19Death of a Gentle Lady
Death of a nurse #31 – m.c. beaton – 16.04.19Death of a Nurse
Death of a perfect wife– m.c. beaton – 18.04.19Death of a Perfect Wife
Death of a travelling man – m.c. beaton 20.04.19Death of a Travelling Man
Death of a policeman – m.c. beaton – 06.04.19Death of a Policeman
Death of a gossip – m.c. beaton – 09.04.19Death of a Gossip
Ambush – james Patterson & james o.born – 16.05.19 Ambush

16. Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary
City of lost souls – Cassandra clare – 08.05.19 City of Lost Souls
The Celestine Prophecy – James Redfield – 26.03.19The Celestine Prophecy

17. Read a book by an author whose last name begins with A.
When will there be good news – kate Atkinson – 28.04.19 When Will There Be Good News?
Little Women – Louisa May Alcott – 10.04.19Little Women
One Good Turn – Kate Atkinson – 11.04.19One Good Turn
When I grow up – tim Minchin and steve Anthony 14.05.19 32 pagesWhen I Grow Up

20. Read a book with a character who is a father.
Daddy farty pants – emer stamp and matt hunt 12.06.19 Daddy Fartypants
Unravelling oliver – liz nugent – 20.06.19 260Unraveling Oliver
(Bonus: The MC is a father.)
Troll – d.b. thorne – 28.03.19Troll

Completed 6/13/19

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Level: 31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

30/30 read
46/46 points

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
Bonus book: Untouched by M.A. Innes, published March 22, 2019, read 3/23/19
Something About You by Riley Hart, published June 17, 2018, read 4/16/19
Magic Runs Deep by Alex Whitehall, published April 9, 2018, read 4/2/19
Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and the Rest of Your Life at Work by Alison Green, published May 1, 2018, read 4/9/19
Flamecaller by Caitlin Ricci, published March 14, 2018, read 5/30/19
Bonus book: Blue Umbrella Sky by Rick R. Reed, published March 19, 2019, read 5/15/15
Bonus book: The Gorison Traveler Incident by Laurann Dohner, published March 19, 2019, read 4/12/19
Bonus book: Shane's Assassin Disaster by Stephani Hecht, published March 8, 2019, read 4/2/19
Bonus book: Honeythorn by Marina Vivancos, published April 1, 2019, read 4/1/19
Bonus book: Thrown to the Wolves by Charlie Adhara, published April 1, 2019, read 4/1/19

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
The Pied Piper of Maddox by Maggie Walsh, read 4/27/19
Pretend for Me by Ian Flynn, read 4/27/19
Sugar Daddy by Lucy Hawkins, read 4/23/19
I Can't Breathe: A Killing on Bay Street by Matt Taibbi, read 3/29/19
I've Been Careless with a Delicate Thing by Marina Vivancos, read 5/1/19
Sparks by David Horne, read 4/8/19
In the Name of Love by Edward Kendrick, read 4/17/19
Pressure Points by Silvia Violet, read 5/14/19

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with an author that uses an initial.
Kian's Hunter by R.J. Scott, read 3/27/19
I Will Never Leave You by S.M. Thayer, read 3/30/19
Roy's Jaguar by A.M. Halford, read 4/6/19
Accidentally on Purpose by J.M. Snyder, read 6/7/19
Secret Omega by A.O. Spade, read 5/30/19
How to Be a Movie Star by T.J. Klune, read 6/13/19

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book that is a Series #5.
Unraveled Heart by Lynn Hagen, The Exiled series, read 5/5/19
I Can See You by Lisa Oliver, The Gods Made Me Do It series, read 4/25/19

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book by an author whose last name begins with A.
Transcription by Kate Atkinson, read 3/27/19

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
This Crazy Thing Called Love: The Golden World and Fatal Marriage of Ann and Billy Woodward by Susan Braudy, Billy Woodward had children with his wife Ann, read 4/2/19
Bonus book: His Biggest Secret by Xander Collins, MC is a father, read 4/17/19
Bonus book: Growing a Family by Eva Leon, MC is a father, read 4/2/19

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

31/31

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Spring Fling
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin (published May 2003) =1pt
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (published March 2019)- 3/23/19 =3pts
The Lieutenant's Nurse by Sara Ackerman (published March 2019) 3/30/19 =3pts
The Last Year of the War by Susan Meissner (published March 2019)- 3/10/19 = 3pts
Two Weeks by Karen Kingsbury (published April 2019)- 6/14/19= 3 pts

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.
Island of a Thousand Mirrors by Nayomi Munaweera (blue color reminds me of spring) - 3/26/19 =1pt
There's Cake in My Future by Kim Gruenenfelder(violet cover)- 4/24/19 = 1pt
Adequate Yearly Progress by Roxanna Elden (having worked in a school for several years, and being subject to spring testing as a student for many years, this cover definitely reminds me of spring) - 5/6/19 =1pt


6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris(many Jewish characters) 5/25/19 = 1pt
The Girl They Left Behind by Roxanne Veletzos (many Jewish characters) 5/29/19 = 1pt
Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction by David Sheff (repairs a broken relationship) 6/21/19 = 1pt

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
Leota's Garden by Francine Rivers (multiple characters pray a lot) 5/23/19= 1pt

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)
The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick (MC is a librarian)- 5/18/19 =3pts

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer (True Crime)- 4/1/19 =1pt
Half a World Away by Cynthia Kadohata(genre: middle grades)- 4/25/19 = 1pt
The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson (MC does lots of unusual & extraordinary things - 5/1/19=1pt

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You by Jessica N. Turner (Christian genre) - 5/11/19 1 pt
Rhythms of Rest: Finding the Spirit of Sabbath in a Busy World by Shelly Miller (Christian Genre)- 5/31/19 =1pt

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.
The Diver's Clothes Lie Empty by Vendela Vida (mysterious book)- 5/3/19 =1pt

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)


18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
The World As We Know It by Joseph Monninger- 6/10/19 =1pt
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng- 6/21/19 =1pt

Welcome Den, Erin and Allison!

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Level: 31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
Surviving Antarctica: Reality TV 2083 - Andrea White - 5/23/2019 - Published March 2011
Every Heart a Doorway - Seanan McGuire - 5/30/2019 - Published April 2016

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
Red Lotus - Pai Kit Fai - 3/30/2019
A Simple Favour - Darcey Bell - 4/5/2019
The Silent Patient - Alex Michaelides - 4/29/2019
Grey Dawn - Clea Simon - 5/14/2019
Snowblind - Ragnar Jónasson - 5/17/2019
The Sisters of Alameda Street - Lorena Hughes - 5/27/2019
Gossip Girl - Cecily von Ziegesar - 6/15/2019

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
The Longest Ride - Nicholas Sparks - 4/3/2019 - MC Ira is Jewish.
Briar Rose - Jane Yolen - 4/21/2019 - MC Gemma and Becca are Jewish.
The Pianist - Władysław Szpilman - 5/7/2019 - MC Władysław is Jewish.

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj –
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day –
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses - A.B. Paterson - 5/27/2019 - Genre I don't normally read (Poetry.)
Undercover - Danielle Steel - 5/20/2019 - Extraordinary action (MC Marshall takes a bullet for the First Lady and First Daughter.)

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
The Wife Between Us - Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen - 5/5/2019 - Emma is Richard's secretary.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
Like Water for Chocolate - Laura Esquivel - 6/17/2019 - Tita is Mexican.

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
In Every Moment We Are Still Alive - Tom Malmquist - 3/24/2019 - (Bonus) MC is a father
Playing Dead - Allison Brennan - 4/17/2019 - (Bonus) MC is a father
Working Class Man - Jimmy Barnes - 4/18/2019 - (Bonus) MC is a father
U Is For Undertow - Sue Grafton - 6/8/2019 - (Bonus) MC is a father
Find You In The Dark - Nathan Ripley - 6/15/2019 - (Bonus) MC is a father

Welcome Melanie!

6 books - 9 points

✔1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
Sofi Mendoza's Guide to Getting Lost in Mexico (Published May 2007) (5/21)
✔2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
Scythe (3/22)
✔3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (5/10)
4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.

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

✔8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
Kiss the Dust (3/30)
9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

✔11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Princess of the Midnight Ball (3/26)
12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.

✔15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character.
Far from the Tree (3/27)
✔16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary
The Rest of Us Just Live Here (4/24)
17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

✔️20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
The Tempest (4/17)

Welcome Celia!

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Levels:
16-30 points - Spring Fling

12/12 Completed. 20pts. Finish!!

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
(Published March 2019) 3pts.
Art of Sin-L.M. Halloran 3/28/19



2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The). 1pt.
Sins & Needles-Karina Halle 4/01/19


3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.) 3pts.
Birthday Girl-Penelope Douglas 3/25/19


4. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover. 3pts.
When Comes the Spring-Janette Oke 3/30/19


5. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a character that repairs a broken relationship. 1pt.
Whiskey Lullaby-Dawn Martens 3/22/19


6. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
(Loc: 149 "I take a pull of my beer and stretch my legs out in front of me.") 1pt.
Infatuation-River Savage 3/23/19


7. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with an author that uses an initial. 1pt.
T.M. Frazier-Lawless 3/20/19


8. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book in a Series #5.
(In The Shadows Series #5) 1pt.
Steel Rush-P.T. Michelle 3/21/19


9. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book with a black and white cover. 1pt.
Choosing Us-M. Robinson 3/28/19


10. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book by an author whose last name begins with A. 1pt.
Lilly Atlas-Copper 3/25/19


11. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character is a baker.
(MC Katie is a baker) 1pt.
Marked-Drew Elyse 3/24/19


12. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
(MC Max is a single father of four) 3pts.
Stand Off-Jamie Begley 3/22/19

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Spring Fling
31+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

Current points: 7

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.
10/04/19

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg 03/04/19

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
By the Light of the Moon by Dean Koontz 06/04/19 - Jilly says a Hail Mary

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Rasputin: A Short Life by Frances Welch 10/04/19 - Biography

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
The House on Half Moon Street by Alex Reeve 22/04/19 - Leo is a secretary for the morgue

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
by Tana French 24/04/19

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
I Will Never Leave You by S.M. Thayer 27/03/19 - Bonus - There are three MCs and one is a father

WOOHOO Frankie!

Welcome Jess!

Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Points: 20

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
- The Shadow Year by Hannah Richell, 04/21/19, published April 2013.
- The Invasion by K.A. Applegate, 05/05/19, published June 1996.
- The Visitor by K.A. Applegate, 05/18/19, published June 1996.

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
- Something Like Happy by Eva Woods, 06/02/19
- The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, 06/21/19

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
- A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R. King, 06/16/19, Mary is Jewish.

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

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
- Binti by Nnedi Okorafor, 05/06/19, Binti prays at the end of the book.

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
- Uprooted by Naomi Novik, 03/20/19
- Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas, 03/28/19
- Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas, 04/06/19
- Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas, 04/23/19
- The Encounter by K.A. Applegate, 05/20/19
- A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab, 05/27/19


15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
- The Amber Room by Steve Berry, 04/07/19, Paul is a father.
- The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz, 05/03/19, Anthony is a father, as is Hawthorne.
- Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, 06/18/19, multiple fathers in the book.

Welcome Anna!

Reading the Season - Spring
Duration: 3/1/19 - 5/31/19
Level: Spring Fling (11-20 points)
Progress: 16 of 16
Books: 16
Updated: 4/24/19

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in March, April, May or June of any year. (Bonus: Published in Mar/Apr/May/Jun 2019)
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn (3/17/19) ~ Pub. 6/6/17

2. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (exclude A, An and The).
Split Second by Alex Kava (4/24/19)

3. Read a book with the letters B I R T H somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'BIRTH' in order in the title, may be Birth, Rebirth, Birthed, etc.)
A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer (3/23/19)

4. Read a book with a spring word in the title. (Bonus: 'Spring' 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: An umbrella, rabbit or spring flowers (tulip, daffodil, etc) - Show us the cover.

6. March 21: Purim or Holi celebrated by Jews and Hindus/Sikhs/Jains
Read a book with a Jewish or Hindu/Sikh/Jain character OR with a character that gives food to the needy or repairs a broken relationship.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (3/4/19)

7. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
Envy by Sandra Brown (3/3/19)

8. April 2: Isra and Mi'raj – The day emphasizes the importance of prayer and reviews the relative importance of the trip Prophet Mohammad made from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven.
Read a book where a character prays. (Bonus: Praying hands on the cover.)
Hexed by Kevin Hearne (3/10/19) ~ druid prayer

9. April 7: National Beer Day - Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater (3/5/19) ~ Ronan & Kavinsky

10. April 9: National Library Workers Day - Read a book where a character works in a library. (Bonus: The MC is a librarian.)

11. April 12: Walk on Your Wild Side Day – encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Read a book from a genre you don't normally read OR where a character does something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary.
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (4/8/19) ~ dystopia, sci fi

12. Easter - Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
Green: The Beginning and the End by Ted Dekker (4/4/19) ~ Christian fiction

13. April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - Read a book where a character is a secretary or administrative assistant.
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones (3/20/19) ~ Cookie

14. April 26: Arbor Day - Arbor Day originated in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton.
Read a book with a tree on the cover OR with an author that uses an initial.
Bloody Bones by Laurel K. Hamilton (4/11/19)

15. Cinco de Mayo - Read a book with a Mexican or Mexican American character OR a Series #5.
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs (4/13/19) ~ Mercy Thompson #5

16. May 11: Twilight Zone Day – Read a book that can be described as mysterious, weird, surreal and perhaps a little scary OR with a black and white cover.

17. May 25: National Towel Day - Read a book where a character uses a towel OR by an author whose last name begins with A. (Bonus: A towel on the cover.)
Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian (3/25/19)

18. June 7: National Doughnut Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a doughnut OR is a baker.
The Heir by Kiera Cass (4/17/19) ~ Henry's apple fritter

19. June 14: Flag Day (US) – Read a book with a US flag on the cover.

20. June 16: Father's Day – Read a book with a character who is a father. (Bonus: The MC is a father.)
A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny (3/30/19)

Welcome Marla!

This challenge runs:
Reading the Seasons -Spring
Duration: 20 March 2019 - 21 June 2019

Books must be read after 20 March.