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message 1: by Rissa (last edited Apr 19, 2020 04:42PM) (new)
Apr 19, 2020 04:40PM

Rissa | 697 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.

Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

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


message 2: by Rissa (last edited Apr 22, 2020 10:11AM) (new)
Apr 19, 2020 04:41PM

Rissa | 697 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge

Suggestions/Questions:

Please ask any questions about this challenge in this thread.
I will answer them as they come up and transfer the question and answer to this message to hopefully help everyone.

You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.

Questions & Answers:

1) Do we sign up for the challenge in this thread? Is this also where we should post what we are going to read?
- Yes and Yes. If you need some examples on how to post, please see last month's challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

2) Should I choose now what I want to read? and post them? or I can choose while progressing?
-Either way! Whichever you want! :)
Sometimes I post a book but then as I read along the month, I find a better book that fits so I change my selection! Up to you!


message 4: by Rissa (last edited May 17, 2020 05:03PM) (new)
Apr 19, 2020 04:43PM

Rissa | 697 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge

2020 May Monthly Challenge Read 10/10 FINISHED!!!!

✔1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
The Hate You Drink by N.R. Walker finished 5/13/2020

✔2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Band Sinister by K.J. Charles finished 5/2/2020

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.

Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
Top Secret by Sarina Bowen finished 5/6/2020

✔4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
ePistols At Dawn by Z.A. Maxfield finished 5/17/2020

✔5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Charlie Sunshine by Lily Morton finished 5/12/2020

✔6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Special Delivery by Heidi Cullinan finished 5/7/2020

✔7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
A Little Side of Geek by Marguerite Labbe finished 5/9/2020

✔8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
The Boyfriend Cruise by Deanna Wadsworth finished 5/10/2020

✔9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
The Highlander​ by Kasia Bacon finished 5/1/2020

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
All She Wrote by Josh Lanyon finished 5/5/2020

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message 5: by Bookchaser (last edited Apr 30, 2020 09:10PM) (new)
Apr 19, 2020 04:48PM

Bookchaser | 2017 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge



0/10 Completed


01. Happy May Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson
OR
My One and Only by Terri Osburn
OR
The Ghost by Monica McCarty
02. Flower of the Month ~ Lily of the Valley: 💐Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Snowfall on Cedar Trail by Annie Rains
OR
A Marine for His Mom by Christy Jeffries
OR
All You Need is Love by Marie Force
OR
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarina Bowen: 📚Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
OR
Coming in from the Cold by Sarina Bowen
OR
Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
04. Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: 🥡Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight by Deborah Simmons
OR
Drive Me Crazy by Samantha Chase
05. Cinco de Mayo and National Teacher's Day (May 5): 🌮Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Sawdust and Mistletoe by Michelle Pennington
OR
The Christmas Surprise by Jenny Colgan
OR
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson
OR
Patchwork Family in the Outback by Soraya M. Lane
06. National Nurses Day (May 6): 👩🏻‍⚕️Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Call Me Wild by Robin Kaye
OR
My One and Only by Terri Osburn
OR
Meet Me In Scotland by Patience Griffin
OR
Night Thunder by Jill Gregory
OR
The Highlander Next Door by Janet Chapman
07. National Waiters and Waitresses Day (May 21): 🥞Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
High Heels and Haystacks by Erin Nicholas
OR
The Key Ingredient by Susan Wiggs
08. National Wine Day (May 25): 🍷Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine by Heather Heyford
09. National Macaroon Day (May 31): 🍪Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Call It Magic by Janet Chapman



XXX Smitten by the Brit (Sometimes in Love, #2) by Melonie Johnson XXX My One and Only (Ardent Springs, #3) by Terri Osburn XXX The Ghost (Highland Guard, #12) by Monica McCarty XXX Snowfall on Cedar Trail (Sweetwater Springs #3) by Annie Rains XXX A Marine for His Mom (Sugar Falls, Idaho #1) by Christy Jeffries XXX All You Need is Love (Green Mountain, #1) by Marie Force XXX No Time to Explain (Barefoot William Beach #6) by Kate Angell XXX The Year We Fell Down (The Ivy Years, #1) by Sarina Bowen XXX Coming in from the Cold (Gravity, #1) by Sarina Bowen XXX Bittersweet (True North, #1) by Sarina Bowen XXX Reynold de Burgh The Dark Knight (de Burgh, #6) by Deborah Simmons XXX Drive Me Crazy (RoadTripping, #1) by Samantha Chase XXX Sawdust and Mistletoe by Michelle Pennington XXX The Christmas Surprise by Jenny Colgan XXX Smitten by the Brit (Sometimes in Love, #2) by Melonie Johnson XXX Patchwork Family in the Outback by Soraya M. Lane XXX Call Me Wild (Wild Thing #2) by Robin Kaye XXX My One and Only (Ardent Springs, #3) by Terri Osburn XXX Meet Me In Scotland (Kilts and Quilts, #2) by Patience Griffin XXX Night Thunder (Thunder Creek #2) by Jill Gregory XXX The Highlander Next Door (Spellbound Falls, #6) by Janet Chapman XXX High Heels and Haystacks (Billionaires in Blue Jeans, #2) by Erin Nicholas XXX The Key Ingredient by Susan Wiggs XXX Kisses Sweeter Than Wine (Oregon Wine Country #3) by Heather Heyford XXX The Marriage Trap (Marriage to a Billionaire, #2) by Jennifer Probst XXX Call It Magic (Spellbound Falls #7) by Janet Chapman XXX


message 6: by Michaele (last edited Jun 01, 2020 11:09AM) (new)
Apr 19, 2020 04:54PM

Michaele | 6540 comments 10/10

I'm in!
2020 May Monthly Challenge

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald. Action, Quinn Anderson, 5/5

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: Read a book that has a sweet character or read a book that has some white on the cover. Geeks, Nerds, and Cuddles, Brigham Vaughn, 5/1

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Good Boy, Sarina Bowen, 5/15

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC - Caught, A.B. Gayle, 5/3

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day.
Read a book with a teacher MC Organic Chemistry, Andrew Grey, 5/6

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day.
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. Sweet Treats, Stormy Glenn, 5/2

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry, Cops, Cakes, and Coffee, Sara York, 5/2

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Borrowing Blue, Lucy Lennox, 5/28

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day.
Read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! Macarons at Midnight, M.J. O'Shea, 5/6

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Blueprint, S.E. Harmon, 5/22

Action (Murmur Inc., #2) by Quinn Anderson Geeks, Nerds, and Cuddles by Brigham Vaughn Good Boy (WAGs, #1) by Sarina Bowen Caught by A.B. Gayle Organic Chemistry (Chemistry, #1) by Andrew Grey Sweet Treats (Sweet Perfection, #1) by Stormy Glenn Cops, Cakes, and Coffee (Love's First Response #1) by Sara York Borrowing Blue (Made Marian, #1) by Lucy Lennox Macarons at Midnight (Just Desserts, #1) by M.J. O'Shea The Blueprint (Rules of Possession, #1) by S.E. Harmon


message 7: by Meagan (new)
Apr 19, 2020 05:01PM

Meagan Patterson | 144 comments Do we sign up for the challenge in this thread?


message 8: by Rissa (last edited Apr 19, 2020 05:06PM) (new)
Apr 19, 2020 05:03PM

Rissa | 697 comments Meagan wrote: "Do we sign up for the challenge in this thread?"

Hi Meagan! Yes! :)

You can see my post on message 4 as an example, that's my own sign-up!


message 9: by Meagan (new)
Apr 19, 2020 05:05PM

Meagan Patterson | 144 comments Bomb I'm in :)


message 10: by Diane (new)
Apr 19, 2020 06:20PM

Diane Dannenfeldt | 815 comments 0/10 Completed


01. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

02. Flower of the Month ~ Lily of the Valley: Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

04. Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.

05. Cinco de Mayo and National Teacher's Day (May 5): Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

06. National Nurses Day (May 6): Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

07. National Waiters and Waitresses Day (May 21): Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

08. National Wine Day (May 25): Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

09. National Macaroon Day (May 31): Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

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


message 11: by Sandra (last edited May 12, 2020 05:01PM) (new)
Apr 19, 2020 06:20PM

Sandra | 712 comments I'M IN!

1. green on the cover - Shame on You - Tara Sivec - 2 MAY
2. white on the cover - Twisted Fate - Ace Gray - 1 MAY
3. author with the initial S and/or B - Erik - Sawyer Bennett - 5 MAY
4. the MCs travel - London Bound - Nana Malone - 6 MAY
5. a teacher MC - A Pound of Flesh - Sophie Jackson - 12 MAY
6. MC first responders - Firefighter Pegasus - Zoe Chant - 11 MAY
7. recommended to you as a good "tip" - Now You See Her - Linda Howard - 9 MAY
8. set in a country where they produce wine - Still the One - Michelle Major (USA) - 4 MAY
9. set in Italy - In Wild Lemon Groves - Selina Kray - 6 MAY
10. Reader's Choice - Pink - Bethany-Kris - 10 MAY

Shame on You (Fool Me Once, #1) by Tara Sivec Twisted Fate (A Twisted Fairy Tale #1) by Ace Gray Erik (Arizona Vengeance, #2) by Sawyer Bennett London Bound (Chase Brothers, #1) by Nana Malone A Pound of Flesh (A Pound of Flesh, #1) by Sophie Jackson Firefighter Pegasus (Fire & Rescue Shifters, #2) by Zoe Chant Now You See Her by Linda Howard Still the One by Michelle Major In Wild Lemon Groves by Selina Kray Pink by Bethany-Kris


message 12: by Meagan (new)
Apr 19, 2020 06:29PM

Meagan Patterson | 144 comments Is this also where we should post what we are going to read?


message 13: by Rissa (new)
Apr 19, 2020 06:40PM

Rissa | 697 comments Meagan wrote: "Is this also where we should post what we are going to read?"

Yup, here’s the link for last month’s challenge so you can see some examples of how people post the books they are going to read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...! :)


message 14: by Jennie-Lee~abookishwonderer~ (last edited May 06, 2020 11:34AM) (new)
Apr 19, 2020 06:52PM

Jennie-Lee~abookishwonderer~ (abookishwonderer) | 9 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge
Read: 3/10




✔️01. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
🌟Puppy Love by Lucy Gilmore (May 28, 2019)▪️5/4/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

✔️02. Flower of the Month ~ Lily of the Valley: Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
🌟Texas Baby Pursuit by Margaret Daley▪️5/1/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
🌟Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen

04. Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
🌟Steady by Ruthie Robinson

05. Cinco de Mayo and National Teacher's Day (May 5): Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
🌟Colors of You by Jane Charles

06. National Nurses Day (May 6): Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
🌟By Your Side by Candace Calvert

07. National Waiters and Waitresses Day (May 21): Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
🌟Boiled Over by Barbara Ross

08. National Wine Day (May 25): Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
🌟Wanderlust by Lauren Blakely

09. National Macaroon Day (May 31): Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
🌟Rome Is Where The Heart Is by Tilly Tennant

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
🌟Ain't She a Peach? by Molly Harper▪️5/6/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Puppy Love (Forever Home, #1) by Lucy Gilmore Texas Baby Pursuit (Lone Star Justice #4) by Margaret Daley Brooklynaire (Brooklyn, #1) by Sarina Bowen Steady by Ruthie Robinson Colors of You by Jane Charles By Your Side (Crisis Team #1) by Candace Calvert Boiled Over (A Maine Clambake Mystery, #2) by Barbara Ross Wanderlust (From Paris with Love #1) by Lauren Blakely Rome Is Where The Heart Is by Tilly Tennant Ain't She a Peach? (Southern Eclectic, #2) by Molly Harper


message 15: by Meagan (last edited Apr 19, 2020 07:04PM) (new)
Apr 19, 2020 06:59PM

Meagan Patterson | 144 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge
Read 0/10

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May
His Undercover Princess by: Avery Flynn

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has some white on the cover.
We Are the Ants by: Shaun David Hutchinson

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen
Him by: Sarina Bowen

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat)
Maybe in Another Life by:Taylor Jenkins Reid

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Find Me by: Tahereh Mafi

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc.
The Diviners by: Libba Bray

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.
Heartless by: Marissa Meyer

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
The Rocker That Savors Me by: Terri Anne Browning

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
Circe by: Madeline Miller

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Reveal Me by: Tahereh Mafi

His Undercover Princess (Tempt Me, #1) by Avery Flynn We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson Him (Him, #1) by Sarina Bowen Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid Find Me (Shatter Me, #4.5, #5.5) by Tahereh Mafi The Diviners (The Diviners, #1) by Libba Bray Heartless by Marissa Meyer The Rocker That Savors Me (The Rocker, #2) by Terri Anne Browning Circe by Madeline Miller Reveal Me (Shatter Me, #5.5) by Tahereh Mafi


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Tiki | 489 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge
⛈⛈⛈10/10 COMPLETED!!!⛈⛈⛈

☔1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
One Dom to Love One Dom to Love (The Doms of Her Life, #1) by Shayla Black Shayla Black {published May 2015} (05/08/20)

☔2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Wildest Dreams Wildest Dreams (Fantasyland, #1) by Kristen Ashley Kristen Ashley (05/05/20)

☔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.

Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

Coming in from the Cold Coming in from the Cold (Gravity, #1) by Sarina Bowen by: Sarina Bowen (05/28/20)

☔️4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
Firewalker Firewalker (Stormwalker, #2) by Allyson James by: Allyson James (05/26/20)


☔️5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Belonging Belonging (Where the Heart Lives, #1) by Robin Lee Hatcher Robin Lee Hatcher (05/19/20)

☔6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2<\b> to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Violent Delights Violent Delights (Violent, #1) by Linnea May by: Linnea May (05/08/20)

☔️7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
Stormwalker Stormwalker (Stormwalker, #1) by Allyson James by: Allyson James (05/26/20)

☔8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Call Me Daddy Call Me Daddy by Jade West Jade West (05/06/20)

☔️9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
Black Swan Affair Black Swan Affair by K.L. Kreig by: K.L. Kreig (05/28/20)

☔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Empress' New Clothes The Empress' New Clothes by Jaid Black Jaid Black (05/06/20)


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Frankie Johnson | 429 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish!

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May.
Blow My Fuse-Autumn Jones Lake 5/20

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has some white on the cover.
Weightless-Kandi Steiner 5/01

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen.
Sarina Bowen-Bittersweet 5/15

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat).
Savage Burn-Lisa Renee Jones 5/21

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC.
The Clover Chapel-Devney Perry 5/07

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
(Page Count=316)
Rock Bottom-Emily Goodwin 5/23

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.
Before We Fall-Jordan Marie 5/05

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
May Contain Wine-Lani Lynn Vale 5/14

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
The Wrong Sister-Leanne Davis 5/08

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Lilly-Ambere Sabo 5/02

Blow My Fuse (Kickstart Trilogy, #2) by Autumn Jones Lake Weightless by Kandi Steiner Bittersweet (True North, #1) by Sarina Bowen Savage Burn (Savage Trilogy #2) by Lisa Renee Jones The Clover Chapel (Jamison Valley, #2) by Devney Perry Rock Bottom (Dawson Family, #6) by Emily Goodwin Before We Fall (Stone Lake #3) by Jordan Marie May Contain Wine (SWAT Generation 2.0 #5) by Lani Lynn Vale The Wrong Sister (Sister, #4) by Leanne Davis Lilly (A Silent Sons MC Novel, #4) by Ambere Sabo


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Apoorva (bookishcrack) | 502 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge


10/10 Completed


01. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Faking Ms. Right by Claire Kingsley
Faking Ms. Right (Dirty Martini Running Club #1) by Claire Kingsley

02. Flower of the Month ~ Lily of the Valley: Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Complicated by Kristen Ashley- 05/01
Complicated by Kristen Ashley

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen- 05/12
Rookie Move (Brooklyn Bruisers, #1) by Sarina Bowen

04. Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
The Negotiator by Jessica Gadziala- 05/04
The Negotiator (Professionals, #7) by Jessica Gadziala

05. Cinco de Mayo and National Teacher's Day (May 5): Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Sustained by Emma Chase- 05/07
Sustained (The Legal Briefs, #2) by Emma Chase

06. National Nurses Day (May 6): Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren- 05/11
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

07. National Waiters and Waitresses Day (May 21): Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
IOU by Kristy Marie- 05/19
IOU by Kristy Marie

08. National Wine Day (May 25): Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb-05/13
Naked in Death (In Death #1) by J.D. Robb

09. National Macaroon Day (May 31): Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb- 05/16
Immortal in Death (In Death, #3) by J.D. Robb

10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice.
Rush by Emma Scott-05/05
Rush (Rush, #1) by Emma Scott


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Georgina Parkin (geosbookblog) | 332 comments Read 10/10

1. Happy May Birthday! Read a book published in May: The Controversial Princess 12/5

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley. Read a book that has some white on the cover: Mr. Bossy 24/5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen: Top Secret 7/5

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC: The Kiss Quotient 14/5

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Read a book with a teacher MC: Teacher's Pet Wolf 20/5

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Read a book with a nurse MC: The Good Luck Charm 22/5

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. Read a book with a waiter/waitress. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip": No Reverse 24/5

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage: Die For You 4/5

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Read a book set in Italy: My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century 18/5

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Chasing Mayhem 2/5

The Controversial Princess (The Smoke & Mirrors Duology #1) by Jodi Ellen Malpas Mr. Bossy by Danika Dare Top Secret by Sarina Bowen Teacher's Pet Wolf (Werewolf and Shapeshifter Romance, #3) by Kati Wilde The Good Luck Charm by Helena Hunting The Kiss Quotient (The Kiss Quotient, #1) by Helen Hoang No Reverse (Second Chances, #1) by Marion Croslydon Die For You (Catastrophe #1) by Michele Mills My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris Chasing Mayhem (Cyborg Sizzle #5) by Cynthia Sax


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Patrizia | 127 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Scent of Danger by Terri Reed 12 May; 4★
Scent of Danger (Texas K-9 Unit #5) by Terri Reed

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
313 pages- Starlight Dunes by Vickie McKeehan 5 May; 4 1/2★
Starlight Dunes (Pelican Pointe, #5) by Vickie McKeehan

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
male MC is a K-9 policeman- Lone Star Protector by Lenora Worth 15 May; 4 1/2★
Lone Star Protector (Texas K-9 Unit #6) by Lenora Worth

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
Un luogo per restare (=Home to Stay) by Terri Osburn 9 May; 4★
Un luogo per restare by Terri Osburn

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Il coraggio di donarsi (=More to Give) by Terri Osburn 22 May; 4★
Il coraggio di donarsi (Anchor Island Vol. 4) by Terri Osburn


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♥Lynn ♥ | 60 comments I'm in!
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1. Happy Birthday- Shameless King by Maya Hughes
2. White Cover -Significance byShelly Crane
3. author Initial S and/or B - House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
4. Travel -Wild Irish byC.M. Seabrook
5. Teacher- Burning Up by Jennifer Blackwood
6. First Responders- Heat Exchange by Shannon Stacey
7. Restaurant Industry-Poison Promise by Jennifer Estep
8. Alcoholic Beverage-King by T.M. Frazier
9. Set in Italy Or Baked Good-Miss Invisible byLaura Jensen Walker
10. Reader's Choice-Walking in the Dark by Donna Augustine

Shameless King (Kings of Rittenhouse, #1) by Maya Hughes Significance (Significance, #1) by Shelly Crane House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) by Sarah J. Maas Wild Irish (Wild Irish, #1) by C.M. Seabrook Burning Up (Flirting with Fire, #1) by Jennifer Blackwood Heat Exchange (Boston Fire, #1) by Shannon Stacey Poison Promise (Elemental Assassin, #11) by Jennifer Estep King (King, #1) by T.M. Frazier Miss Invisible by Laura Jensen Walker Walking in the Dark (Ollie Wit, #2) by Donna Augustine


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Apr 20, 2020 12:42PM

Angie | 761 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.

Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

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


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Apr 20, 2020 02:33PM

JoAnne (joannemwct) | 464 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10 books + bonus DONE!

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May,
A Royal Kiss & Tell (A Royal Wedding, #2) by Julia London A Royal Kiss & Tell (A Royal Wedding #2) by Julia London 5/11/20 4stars (5/19/20)

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses by Jenny Hale Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses by Jenny Hale 5/5/20 4.5stars (Abbey is mom to Max and is sweet albeit overwhelmed)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.

Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
It Started With Christmas by Jenny Hale It Started with Christmas by Jenny Hale 5/7/20 4stars (0's - 400 pages)

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese
Muffins Masks Murder by P.D. Workman Muffins Masks Murder (Auntie Clem's Bakery #10) by P.D. Workman 5/4/20 4stars (MC's are getting off a plane after returning from an Alaskan cruise (so had been on a boat too) and Erin and Terry eat Chinese food)

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
A Daddy For Mika by Shelby Morgen A Daddy For Mika by Shelby Morgen 5/7/20 3.5stars (Mika)

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Ambush before Sunrise by B.J. Daniels Ambush before Sunrise (Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy Book 3) by B.J. Daniels 5/13/20 4stars (Sheriff and deputies; 2 & 5 - 256 pages)

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.
First Kiss with a Cowboy (Silverado Lake, #1) by Sara Richardson First Kiss with a Cowboy (Silverado Lake #1) by Sara Richardson 5/2/20 4.5stars
(Ethan and Beth own a cafe)

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. Y
Cadillac Cowboy (Diamond Lakes, Texas Book 3) by Cynthia D'Alba Cadillac Cowboy (Diamond Lakes, Texas Book 3) by Cynthia D'Alba 5/3/20 4stars (set in IL, ARK and TX; Vivi drinks martinis, Shade drinks beer)

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON!
Beach Read by Emily Henry Beach Read by Emily Henry 5/8/20 4stars (Paperback page 64 - He reached over and grabbed another donut clump from the box (Gus))

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Plum Blossoms in Paris by Sarah Hina Plum Blossoms in Paris by Sarah Hina 5/10/20 3stars


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message 26: by Barbara ★ (last edited May 16, 2020 07:43AM) (new)
Apr 20, 2020 03:34PM

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments May Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Jack and Djinn - Jasinda Wilder (pub May 22, 2012) 5/10

✔ 2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Twinepathy - C.B. Cook 5/7

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name. Read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
Straight from the Hip - Susan Mallery 5/14

✔ 4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese /Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
A Beginner's Guide to Paradise - Alex Sheshunoff 5/7
(MC travels to the South Pacific from NYC)

✔ 5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Everything's Relative - Jenna McCarthy 5/15

✔ 6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Seeing Red - Jill Shalvis (fire fighters) 5/7

✔ 7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
Three Bedrooms In Chelsea - Liz Ireland (MC is a waitress) 5/4

✔ 8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Getting Wilde - Jenn Stark 5/4

✔ 9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good.
Home for the Summer - Mariah Stewart (cupcakes) 5/13

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The Law of Moses - Amy Harmon 5/2

Jack and Djinn (The Houri Legends, #1) by Jasinda Wilder Twinepathy (IDIA #1) by C.B. Cook Straight from the Hip (Lone Star Sisters, #3) by Susan Mallery A Beginner's Guide to Paradise 9 Steps to Giving Up Everything So You Too Can Move to a South Pacific Island, Wear a Loincloth, Read a Hundred Books, Diaper a Baby Monkey, Build a Bungalow, by Alex Sheshunoff Everything's Relative by Jenna McCarthy Seeing Red (Firefighter, #3) by Jill Shalvis Three Bedrooms In Chelsea by Liz Ireland Getting Wilde (Immortal Vegas, #1) by Jenn Stark Home for the Summer (Chesapeake Diaries, #5) by Mariah Stewart The Law of Moses (The Law of Moses, #1) by Amy Harmon

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


message 27: by Loz (last edited May 25, 2020 05:03PM) (new)
Apr 20, 2020 07:15PM

Loz | 64 comments I'm in! Back soon with my choices!
May Monthly Challenge - Read 8/8 ✓

✓1. May/Green Cover - Stranger Ranger (26.05.20) 2★
✓ 2. Mother/White Cover - Awk-Weird (12.05.20) 4★
✓ 3. Author Initials S.B - Reed (13.05.20) 2.5★
✓ 4. MCs Travel - (Plane) Break the Rules (05.05.20) 4★
✓ 5. Teacher MC - Now You See Me (04.05.20) 2.5★
✓ 6. Nurse/First Responders - Someday, Someday MM (13.05.20) 5★
7. Restaurant Industry -
✓ 8. W.I.N.E Country - (USA) LOL: Laugh Out Loud (01.05.20) 3★
9. Italy Or Baked Good-
✓ 10. Reader's Choice - What Lies Beneath MM (08.05.20) 4★

Stranger Ranger (Park Ranger #2) by Daisy Prescott Awk-Weird (Ice Knights, #2) by Avery Flynn Reed (Cold Fury Hockey, #10) by Sawyer Bennett Break the Rules by Roxie Noir Now You See Me by Lynn Van Dorn Someday, Someday by Emma Scott LOL Laugh Out Loud (After Oscar #2) by Lucy Lennox 9 What Lies Beneath (Lancaster Falls Trilogy, #1) by R.J. Scott


message 28: by Navi (new)
Apr 21, 2020 08:40AM

Navi (nvsahota) | 204 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge
May 2020
Progress: 0/10

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.

Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

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


message 29: by Connie N. (last edited May 20, 2020 11:43AM) (new)
Apr 21, 2020 02:23PM

Connie N. | 1315 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 5/1/20 to 5/31/20
10/10

1. Happy May Birthday! - Published in May - Pub 5/8/15 - Mail Order Outlaw by Cynthia Woolf - 5/3/20 ♥♥♥
Mail Order Outlaw (Brides of Tombstone, #1) by Cynthia Woolf

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley - Sweet character - Rock Chick Reawakening by Kristen Ashley - 5/12/20 ♥♥♥♥♥
Rock Chick Reawakening (Rock Chick, #0.5; 1001 Dark Nights #52) by Kristen Ashley
Daisy is definitely sweet and so cute.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen - With a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3 - 372 pgs - What Happens in London by Julia Quinn - 5/10/20 ♥♥♥♥♥
What Happens in London (Bevelstoke, #2) by Julia Quinn

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month - MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food - 9 1/2 Days by Mia Zachary - 5/6/20 ♥♥♥♥
9 1/2 Days by Mia Zachary
P. 100 – “Danny stood…rifling through a collection of restaurant carryout menus…How about Japanese?...Sounds good. Order me some tempura, please.”

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day - With a child/children - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon - 5/9/20 ♥♥♥
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day - MC is a first responder: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. - Secrets in Death by J.D. Robb - 5/5/20 ♥♥♥♥♥
Secrets in Death (In Death, #45) by J.D. Robb

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day - MC that is in the restaurant industry - Into the Fire by Amanda Usen - 5/7/20 ♥♥♥♥
Into the Fire (Hot Nights, #1) by Amanda Usen
Jack owns a new restaurant and Lila is a cook.

8. May 25th is National Wine Day - Set in a country where they produce wine (France) AND a book where the MCs drink wine - Saving Grapes by J.T. Lundy - 5/13/20 ♥♥
Saving Grapes by J.T. Lundy
Jason inherits a vineyard in France.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day - One of the MCs eats a baked good - Fruit of All Evil by Paige Shelton - 5/16/20 ♥♥♥♥
Fruit of All Evil (A Farmers' Market Mystery, #2) by Paige Shelton
Becca does a dessert and cake tasting for her friend’s wedding.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Below Deck by Tara Sivec - 5/17/20 ♥♥♥♥
Below Deck by Tara Sivec

******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/17/20*****


message 30: by Christine (last edited May 31, 2020 08:56PM) (new)
Apr 21, 2020 08:21PM

Christine (KizzieReads) (kizzie48) | 181 comments I'm in

...10/10 Completed May 31

1. Happy May Birthday! - A Mother in the Making by Lilian Darcy May 23, 3 stars

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley - Nothing Short of Perfect by Day Leclaire May 30, 2 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Coming in from the Cold by Sarina Bowen May 17, 3 stars

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden May 21, 5 stars

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day - Simply Love by Mary Balogh May 10, 4 stars

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day - Virgin River by Robyn Carr May 28, 4 stars

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day - Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke May 18, 3 stars

8. May 25th is National Wine Day - I Only Have Eyes for You by Bella Andre May 12, 4 stars

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day - The Valtieri Marriage Deal by Caroline Anderson May 31, 2 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Grave Witch by Kalayna Price by Kalayna Price May 6, 4 stars

A Mother in the Making by Lilian Darcy Nothing Short of Perfect (Perfect #1) by Day Leclaire Coming in from the Cold (Gravity, #1) by Sarina Bowen Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden Simply Love (Simply Quartet #2) by Mary Balogh Virgin River (Virgin River, #1) by Robyn Carr Strawberry Shortcake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #2) by Joanne Fluke I Only Have Eyes for You (San Francisco Sullivans, #4; The Sullivans, #4) by Bella Andre The Valtieri Marriage Deal (Valtieri, #1) by Caroline Anderson Grave Witch (Alex Craft, #1) by Kalayna Price


message 31: by Sonja (last edited Apr 27, 2020 12:13PM) (new)
Apr 21, 2020 10:27PM

Sonja (sonjac) | 1364 comments Hoping for 5/10 again for May!

1. Happy May Birthday! - The Jane Austen Society (May pub/green on cover)
2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: Austenland (white cover)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Rock Bottom Girl (S initial, 3 in page count)
4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Highland Rogue (travel by boat)
5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Well Met (Green on cover)
6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. The Bromance Book Club (5 and 2 in page count)
7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. For Every Solution, A Problem ('tipped' by PIFM)
8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Level Up (Set in USA)
9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Twice in a Blue Moon (circular on cover)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Foxe & the Hound

Books:
The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner Austenland (Austenland, #1) by Shannon Hale Rock Bottom Girl by Lucy Score The Highland Rogue (Lords of the Highlands, #7) by Amy Jarecki Well Met (Well Met, #1) by Jen DeLuca The Bromance Book Club (Bromance Book Club, #1) by Lyssa Kay Adams For Every Solution, A Problem by Kerstin Gier Level Up (Fandom Hearts, #1) by Cathy Yardley Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren The Foxe & the Hound by R.S. Grey


message 32: by Chris (last edited May 09, 2020 03:01AM) (new)
Apr 21, 2020 11:44PM

Chris | 643 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge Read 3/10

1. Happy May Birthday! Yegor (Published May 7th 2017)

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: Copper (Shell is a mother)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.

Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Practice Kiss (Chloe travels from the UK to Korea and eats a lot of Korean food :P)

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

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


message 33: by Chris (new)
Apr 21, 2020 11:44PM

Chris | 643 comments and a question, should I choose now what I want to read? and post them? or I can choose while progressing? cause I read based on my mood.


message 34: by Elaine (last edited May 25, 2020 02:28PM) (new)
Apr 22, 2020 01:54AM

Elaine | 85 comments Reserved. Thanks
Monthly Challenge ~ May 2020

Read 8/8

1. Book published in May: A Duke Will Never Do Darcy Burke 5☆ 25/5/20
2. Some white on cover: Wicked in Winter Scarlett Scott 4☆ 2/5/20
3. Author B: Bowlin, Chasity: A Rogue to Remember 4☆ 18/5/20
4. X
5. Red on cover: Seducing Charlotte Diana Quincy 4☆ 14/5/20
6. Page count 1 in it: (138p) A Lass to Love Tammy Andresen 4☆ 1/5/20
7. X
8. WINE in book title: How to Wake a Sleeping Lady Bree Wolf 4☆ 20/5/20
9. Circular object on cover: One Enchanting Kiss Amanda Mariel 3☆ 1/5/20
10. Readers Choice: First Comes Scandal Julia Quinn 4☆ 12/5/20


A Duke Will Never Do (The Spitfire Society #3) by Darcy Burke Wicked in Winter (The Wicked Winters Book 1) by Scarlett Scott A Rogue to Remember (The Hellion Club, #1) by Chasity Bowlin X Seducing Charlotte by Diana Quincy A Lass to Love (Brides of Scotland, #1) by Tammy Andresen X How to Wake a Sleeping Lady (Happy Ever Regency #1) by Bree Wolf One Enchanting Kiss (Enduring Legacy #2) by Amanda Mariel First Comes Scandal (Rokesbys, #4) by Julia Quinn


message 35: by Elaine (new)
Apr 22, 2020 04:50AM

Elaine | 85 comments Chris wrote: "and a question, should I choose now what I want to read? and post them? or I can choose while progressing? cause I read based on my mood."

I think you can do either.


message 36: by Kristen (last edited Jun 01, 2020 06:57AM) (new)
Apr 22, 2020 05:52AM

Kristen (kristenlees) 2020 May Monthly Challenge
Progress: 10/10

✓ 1. published in May: Always a Bridesmaid by Cindi Madsen - May 12 ★★★★

✓2. some white on the cover: The Royal We by Heather Cocks - May 21 ★★★★★

✓3. written by Sarina Bowen: Good Boy by Sarina Bowen - May 19 ★★★★

✓4. the MCs travel: Cry No More by Linda Howard - May 16 ★★★★

✓5. teacher MC: Rock Bottom Girl by Lucy Score - May 30 ★★★★

✓ 6. numbers 5, 1 or 2 in page count: A Lie for a Lie by Helena Hunting - May 30 ★★★

✓7. recommended as a good tip: The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner - May 26 ★★★★

✓8. includes the letters W I N E in the title: Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross - May 22 ★★★★

✓9. circular object on the cover: A Happy Catastrophe by Maddie Dawson - May 21 ★★★

✓10. any book of your choice: Rules of Engagement by J.T. Geissinger - May 6 ★★★★


Always a Bridesmaid (Getting Hitched in Dixie #2) by Cindi Madsen The Royal We (Royal We, #1) by Heather Cocks Good Boy (WAGs, #1) by Sarina Bowen Cry No More by Linda Howard Rock Bottom Girl by Lucy Score I Was Told It Would Get Easier by Abbi Waxman The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross A Happy Catastrophe by Maddie Dawson Rules of Engagement by J.T. Geissinger


message 37: by Nayara (last edited May 21, 2020 10:17AM) (new)
Apr 22, 2020 08:19AM

Nayara (nayalink) | 630 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge

10/10 Read - Completed

I've just finished this challenge and sadly I didn't make good choices this month. The only two books that I can really say that I liked were Sarina Bowen's and The Bride Test. Best luck for me in June.

✔01. Happy May Birthday! Rising - 05/14 🙁

✔02. MC is a mother: The Guy on the Left - 05/04 😒

✔03. FAC Sarina Bowen: Brooklynaire - 05/05 😍❤💕💖

✔04. Asian American/Pacific Islander MC: The Bride Test - 05/06😀

✔05. Book with a child/children: Love Hard - 05/09 😑

✔06. MC is a doctor: Pleasure Unbound - 05/09 🤬

✔07. MC is a chef: Love Will Always Remember - 05/15 😑

✔08. A book that includes the letters W I N E in the book title and author's name When Strangers Marry - 05/21 🙁

✔09. Book set in Italy: The Devil to Pay - 05/19 😡

✔10. Reader's Choice: A Heart of Blood and Ashes - 05/12 😴

Rising (Slay Quartet, #4) by Laurelin Paige The Guy on the Left (The Underdogs, #2) by Kate Stewart Brooklynaire (Brooklyn, #1) by Sarina Bowen The Bride Test (The Kiss Quotient, #2) by Helen Hoang Love Hard (Hard Play, #3) by Nalini Singh Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione Love Will Always Remember (Shades of Love, #3) by Tracey Livesay When Strangers Marry (Vallerands, #1) by Lisa Kleypas The Devil to Pay by K.C. Bateman A Heart of Blood and Ashes (A Gathering of Dragons, #1) by Milla Vane


message 38: by Rissa (new)
Apr 22, 2020 09:57AM

Rissa | 697 comments Chris wrote: "and a question, should I choose now what I want to read? and post them? or I can choose while progressing? cause I read based on my mood."

Hi Chris! Either way! Whichever you want! :)

Sometimes I post a book but then as I read along the month, I find a better book that fits so I change my selection! Up to you!


message 39: by Rissa (last edited Apr 22, 2020 10:43AM) (new)
Apr 22, 2020 09:59AM

Rissa | 697 comments We have had some great questions asked so I updated message 2 for some clarification!

Message 3 is a link to your main post (I always forget my post number so...lol)

Thanks everyone! :)

Take care!


message 40: by Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (last edited Apr 26, 2020 06:52AM) (new)
Apr 22, 2020 10:47AM

Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 1190 comments 2020 May Monthly Challenge

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.

Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

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


message 41: by Michele (last edited May 18, 2020 05:42PM) (new)
Apr 22, 2020 02:59PM

Michele (guilliem) | 55 comments May Monthly Challenge
Read 7/10

1. Happy May Birthday! Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover: A Secret for a Secret by Helena Hunting - 5/10/20 (4 1/2*)

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley. Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover
The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez - 5/3/20 (5*)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name. Moonlighter by Sarina Bowen - TBR

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read a book where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food: Choose Me by Katy Regnery - 5/13/20 (5*)

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green:

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2: Dirty Letters by Vi Keeland - 5/9/20 (4*)

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip":The Song of David by Amy Harmon - TBR

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title:
Someday in Paris by Olivia Lara - 5/14/20 (5*)

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover.
The Real by Kate Stewart - 5/15/20 (5*)

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice:
Life Forgotten by Layne Deemer - 5/8/20 (5*)

A Secret for a Secret (All In, #3) by Helena Hunting The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez Moonlighter (The Company, #1) by Sarina Bowen Choose Me (The Lindstroms #4) by Katy Regnery 5. Dirty Letters by Vi Keeland The Song of David (The Law of Moses, #2) by Amy Harmon Someday in Paris by Olivia Lara The Real by Kate Stewart Life Forgotten by Layne Deemer


message 42: by Milica (last edited May 30, 2020 10:58PM) (new)
Apr 23, 2020 03:45AM

Milica Djurovic | 1465 comments Monthly Challenge ~ May 2020
Read 10/10

1. Happy May Birthday!
Read a book published in May

Midnight Rescue (Killer Instincts, #1) by Elle Kennedy
Midnight Rescue by Elle
Kennedy ⭐️⭐️ 5/8/20

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley
Read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure

Law Man (Dream Man, #3) by Kristen Ashley
Law Man by Kristen Ashley⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/22/20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen
Read one book written by Sarina Bowen

Top Secret by Sarina Bowen
Top Secret by Sarina Bowen ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/31/20

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Read a book where the MCs travel

Lady Luck (Colorado Mountain, #3) by Kristen Ashley
Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/17/20

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Read a book with a teacher MC

Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/8/20


6. May 6th is National Nurses Day
Read a book with MC first responders

Guns & Hoses by Brenda Cothern
Guns & Hoses by Brenda Cothern ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/7/20


7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day.
Read a book with a waitress MC

Sweet Dreams (Colorado Mountain, #2) by Kristen Ashley
Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/13/20

8. May 25th is National Wine Day.
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine

Rock Chick Regret (Rock Chick, #7) by Kristen Ashley
Rock Chick Regret by Kristen Ashley ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/17/20

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day.
Read a book set in Italy

The Wicked House of Rohan (The House of Rohan, #0.5) by Anne Stuart
The Wicked House of Rohan by Anne Stuart ⭐️⭐️ 5/7/20

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

Bounty (Colorado Mountain, #7) by Kristen Ashley
Bounty by Kristen Ashley⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/22/20


message 43: by Hanna (last edited May 16, 2020 01:49AM) (new)
Apr 23, 2020 08:21PM

Hanna (whannderer_reads) (8/10)

☑️Happy May Birthday! - (Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng) Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
☑️Flower of the Month - (One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus)
One of Us Is Lying (One of Us is Lying, #1) by Karen M. McManus
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - (Top Secret)
Top Secret by Sarina Bowen
☑️May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Reid)
Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
☑️May 5th is Cinco de Mayo.(One of Us is Next by Karen McManus)
One of Us Is Next (One of Us Is Lying, #2) by Karen M. McManus
☑️ May 6th. (The Hating Game by Sally Thorne)
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
☑️May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. (Midnight at Tiffany's by Sarah Morgan)
Midnight at Tiffany's by Sarah Morgan
☑️ May 25th is National Wine Day. (Educated by Tara Westover)
Educated by Tara Westover
☑️May 31st is National Macaroon Day. (The Anatomy of Dreams by Chloe Krug Benjamin)
The Anatomy of Dreams by Chloe Benjamin
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. (Love and other Words by Christina Lauren)
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren


message 44: by Andrea (last edited May 31, 2020 10:17AM) (new)
Apr 24, 2020 01:42PM

Andrea | 101 comments 10/10

01. Read a book published in May - Let Me Show You - May24 - 3*

02. Read a book that has a sweet character - Milo - May25 - 4*

03. Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen - Him - May1 - 4*

04. Read a book where the MCs travel - Ghost Town - May29 - 5*

05. Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. - You Never Know - May21 - 4*

06. Read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 - Smoke & Mirrors - May14 - 5*

07. Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry - Lighting the Way Home - May16 - 3*

08. Read a book where the MCs drink wine - Borrowing Blue - May4 - 5*

09. Read a book dwhere one of the MCs eat a baked good! - Of Bread And Boyfriends - May6 - 4*

10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice. - Scorpio Hates Virgo - May26 - 5*


message 45: by AliciaJ (last edited May 12, 2020 07:53PM) (new)
Apr 24, 2020 07:09PM

AliciaJ | 1868 comments May Monthly Challenge

10/10 --ALL DONE! 😊💗




1. Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Love You So Madly (published 5/29/2018) 5/10/20

2. Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Leviathan Wakes Leviathan Wakes (Expanse, #1) by James S.A. Corey 5/10/20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.

Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

Night Moves (221 pgs) 5/7/20

4. Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.

Goalie Interference 5/3/20

5. Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

Final Lover 5/7/20

6. Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

Death Dancer 5/5/20

7. Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek 5/7/20

8. Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

Heated Rivalry 5/12/20

9. Read a book set in Italy or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

Game Changer 5/12/20

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Tough Guy 5/12/20


message 46: by Danielle Gypsy Soul (last edited May 28, 2020 04:00PM) (new)
Apr 24, 2020 09:04PM

Danielle Gypsy Soul (afdaniellet) | 1083 comments May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 31 May

Read: 10/10

01. Read a book published in May Variable Onset 5/4

02. Read a book that has some white on the cover. Beauty and the Bookworm 5/12

03. Read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3. Locked and Loaded 5/2

04. Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel OR MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai food. Hat Trick 5/9

05. Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. Mannies Incorporated 5/9

06. Read a book with a first responder OR a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 Prosperity 5/3

07. Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry OR read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip". Sidecar 5/5

08. Read a book that is set in Italy, France, Spain, or United States Dancer of Death 5/4

09. Read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good OR read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover A Curious Wedding 5/10

10. Read any book of your choice How to Run with the Wolves 5/4

Variable Onset by Layla Reyne Beauty and the Bookworm (Beauty and the Bookworm #1) by Nick Pageant Locked and Loaded (Death and Destruction #4) by Patricia Logan XXXX Mannies Incorporated (Mannies Incorporated #1) by Sean Michael Prosperity (Prosperity, #1) by Alexis Hall Sidecar by Amy Lane Dancer of Death (SPECTR Series 2, #2) by Jordan L. Hawk A Curious Wedding (The Finn Factor, #5) by R.G. Alexander How to Run with the Wolves (Howl at the Moon #5) by Eli Easton


message 47: by ~Teresa (last edited May 22, 2020 08:19PM) (new)
Apr 25, 2020 05:26PM

~Teresa | 352 comments May Monthly Challenge ~ 2020

1. Happy May Birthday! ~ Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

✔️2. Flower of the Month ~ Lily of the Valley ~ Get in the Car, Jupiter ~ 5/6/2020

Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge ~ Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name. ~ Adventures In Avalon: An Offbeat & Quirky Adult Bedtime Story ~ 5/17/2020

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

✔️4. May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month ~ The Selection ~ 5/13/2020

Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat).

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day ~

Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day ~

Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day ~

Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

✔️8. May 25th is National Wine Day ~ At Wits' End: A Doyle Cozy Mystery ~ 5/3/2020

Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day ~

Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

10. Reader's Choice ~

Read any book of your choice


message 48: by Sarena (last edited May 24, 2020 08:47PM) (new)
Apr 27, 2020 12:34PM

Sarena 4/10 Completed


1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover.
Again, but Better by Christine Riccio
Again, but Better by Christine Riccio

2. Flower of the Month ~ Lily of the Valley: Read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure
Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen.
Keepsake
Keepsake (True North, #3) by Sarina Bowen

4. Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC.
Frankly in Love
Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune
Temporary Wife Temptation

5. Cinco de Mayo and National Teacher's Day (May 5): Read a book with a teacher MC.
Well Met by Jen DeLuca
Well Met (Well Met, #1) by Jen DeLuca

6. National Nurses Day (May 6): Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc.

7. National Waiters and Waitresses Day (May 21): Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.
Noble Surrender

8. National Wine Day (May 25): Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (France)
Part-Time Lover

9. National Macaroon Day (May 31): Read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good
Noble Love by Te Russ
Noble Love (The Nobles of Sweet Rapids Book 1) by Té Russ

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


message 49: by Rissa (new)
Apr 29, 2020 12:01PM

Rissa | 697 comments Two days until we can start our May books! :)


message 50: by Jessica (last edited May 28, 2020 07:38PM) (new)
Apr 29, 2020 08:55PM

Jessica (jess_77) | 21 comments Goal Complete :)

Read: 5 / 5

✅1. Happy May Birthday!
🌺Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

Fight for Me by Corinne Michaels - Date Read: 05/21/2020 - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
(Published 05/19/2020)

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility.
🌺Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen
🌺Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

✅4. May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
🌺Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.

Still Me by Jojo Moyes - Date Read: 05/06/2020 - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
(Travel to/from US to/from England; eat Korean food)

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day.
🌺Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

✅6. May 6th is National Nurses Day.
🌺Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

Insatiable by Melanie Harlow- Date Read: 05/20/2020 - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
(Sheriff's Deputy)

✅7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day.
🌺Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

A Pinch of Saltby Bethany Lopez - Date Read: 05/09/2020 - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
(Caterer)

8. May 25th is National Wine Day.
🌺Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9. May 31st is National Macaroon Day.
🌺Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

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

Mastering the Virgin: Box Set One by Simone Leigh - Date Read: 05/18/2020 - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐


Fight for Me (The Arrowood Brothers, #2) by Corinne Michaels 2 3 Still Me (Me Before You, #3) by Jojo Moyes 5 Insatiable (Cloverleigh Farms, #3) by Melanie Harlow A Pinch of Salt (Three Sisters Catering, #1) by Bethany Lopez 8 9 Mastering the Virgin Box Set One (Mastering the Virgin Box Set Book 1) by Simone Leigh


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