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2020 December Monthly Challenge

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.

So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

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

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

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

I'm in!! 🎅🏻🎄☃️

5 of 10 planned - the minimum I need to meet my 2020 Reading goal!
1. Happy December Birthday!: Meg and Jo (Dec pub)
2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: This Time Next Year (gives hope)
3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Jingle All the Way (holiday)
4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Bitten (bit of both!)
5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: Firestorm or California Girls (both available in audiobook)
6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: Dear Mr. Knightley (flowers on cover)
7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: Stealing Home (almost 400 pages!)
8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: My Kind of Christmas (Christmas celebration and new author to me!)
9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The Guy on the Right (on TBR since Aug 2019!)
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Twelve Dates of Christmas

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It's an ambitious goal, but one I'm determined to make!

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed December 24

1. Happy December Birthday!: Starters by Lissa Price December 16, 4 stars

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: Thorn's Challenge by Brenda Jackson December 23, 3 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by Stephanie Perkins December 24, 4 stars

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Let Me Be the One by Bella Andre December 24, 4 stars

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: Enders by Lissa Price December 19, 4 stars

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon December 4, 4 stars

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: Zom-B Family by Darren Shan December 2, 4 stars

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle December 10, 3 stars

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi December 14, 3 stars

10. Reader’s Choice: The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis December 6, 4 stars

2020 December Monthly Challenge



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01. Happy December Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
One Sweet Day by Kristin Miller
OR
A Time to Dream by Sherry Lewis
OR
Christmas Wishlist by Karen Toller Whittenburg
02. December Flowers of the Month ~ Narcissus and Holly: 🌺Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.
A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
OR
A Kiss to Remember by Teresa Medeiros
OR
The Detective's 8 lb, 10 oz Surprise by Meg Maxwell
OR
Reunited in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Eli Easton: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.
The Last de Burgh by Deborah Simmons
OR
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
OR
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
04. Santa's List Day (December 4): 🎅🏻Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
Naughty and Nice: A Holiday Romance Collection by Angela James
OR
A Match Made in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
05. Take it in the Ear Day (December 5): 👂🏼Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.
Drive Me Crazy by Samantha Chase
06. Poinsettia Day (December 12): 🌺Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.
Christmas at the Gingerbread Café by Rebecca Raisin
07. Winter Solstice (December 21): 🌛Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.
One Perfect Night by Bella Andre
OR
Chocolate Dreams at the Gingerbread Café by Rebecca Raisin
08. Festivus (for the rest of us!) (December 23): 🎄Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.
Just Say Christmas by Rosalind James
OR
The Christmas Surprise by Jenny Colgan
OR
The Brides of Christmas by Jo Beverley
OR
Christmas Wedding at the Gingerbread Café by Rebecca Raisin
09. New Year’s Eve (December 31): 🎉Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.
A Slip in Time by Kathleen Kirkwood
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choosing!
Sparks Fly in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk


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2020 December Monthly Challenge
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1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
Desecrated Essence by CA Rene (pub in Dec)
5⭐ 12/8

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.
Steal Me by M Sinclair (wealthy bank robbers)
3.5⭐ 12/6

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.
So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.
Jingle Wars by R Holmes (holiday)
4⭐ 12/4

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
Keep Me(naughty)
3.5/4 ⭐ 12/7

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.
The Boyfriend Effect by Kendall Ryan (audio book)
4⭐ 12/5

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.
Opium Skiesby CM Radcliff (flowers on cover)
5⭐ 12/16

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
4⭐ 12/13

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.
Fragile Things
4⭐ 12/9

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.
Cruel Obsession (on tbr for almost a year)
4⭐ 12/13

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Victory at Prescott High by CM Stunich
4⭐ 12/3


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2020 December Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 12/1/20 to 12/31/20
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1. Happy December Birthday! - Green cover - Accomodating Brocolli in the Cemetary: Or Why Can't Anybody Spell? by Vivian Cook - 12/3/20 ♥♥


2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly - Featuring a wealthy character - Once Upon a Cowboy Christmas by Soraya M. Lane - 12/8/20 ♥♥♥

Cody is one of the wealthy Ford family.

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton - Published in 2013 - My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman - 12/2/20 ♥♥♥♥♥

Pub 9/4/13

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? – Either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both - Duke of Sin by Elizabeth Hoyt - 12/31/20 ♥♥♥♥

The Duke is considered evil, but Bridget discovers the tender man beneath.

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5 - Listen to a book - Connections in Death by J.D. Robb - 12/15/20 ♥♥♥♥♥

Read by one of my favorite narrators – Susan Ericksen

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12 - Red cover - Christmas With You by Heidi McLaughlin - 12/17/20 ♥♥♥♥


7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21 - Under 200 pages - Heartsong by Debbie Macomber - 12/4/20 ♥♥

186 pgs

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23 - Celebrate anything you wish - Christmas on Mistletoe Lane by Annie Rains - 12/6/20 ♥♥♥♥

The holiday season!

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31 - On your to-read shelf for over a year - You Were Meant for Me by Elise Title - 12/9/20 ♥♥♥♥

Added 10/2/15 – It’s about time I read it!

10. Reader’s Choice - Any book - The Gift: Home for Christmas / All I Want for Christmas / Gabriel's Angel by Nora Roberts - 12/14/20 ♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 12/31/20*****

Woohoo! December! My spot!

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

✔1. Happy December Birthday!: Elf Defence by Lisa Henry finished 12/11/2020
✔2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: Just Sign Here by Cara Dee finished 12/3/2020
✔3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Billy & The Beast by Eli Easton finished 12/15/2020
✔4. Santa's List Day - December 4: He's Behind You! by Clare London finished 12/1/2020
✔5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: The Mistletoe Kiss by Ruby Moone finished 12/17/2020
✔6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: Tic-Tac-Mistletoe by N.R. Walker finished 12/5/2020
✔7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: A Ghost of a Chance by Josh Lanyon finished 12/1/2020
✔8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Merry Measure by Lily Morton finished 12/2/2020
✔9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: When Angels Fall by Z.A. Maxfield finished 12/13/2020
✔10. Reader’s Choice: Short Stack by Lily Morton finished 12/8/2020

I finally finished Grant!

10/10

2020 December Monthly Challenge

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise. Screwed, K.M. Neuhold, 12/2

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Challenge Me, Kris Jacen, 12/13

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Angels Sing, Eli Easton, 12/4

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both! A Guy For Christmas, K.C. Wells, 12/11

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: Hardwood, K.M. Neuhold, 12/2

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character. Mr. Right Now, Annabeth Albert, 12/7

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season. Louis Hates Valentine's Day, Sue Brown, 12/20

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Not Over Yet, Barbara Elsborg, 12/6

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: Grant, Ron Chernow, 12/29

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Match for the Holidays, Eden Winters, 12/9

December Monthly Challenge ~

Read 10/10

1) Published in December: A Fowl Christmastide Sandra Sookoo 4☆ 4/12/20
2) Wealthy character: Winter's Wallflower Scarlett Scott 5☆ 7/12/20
3) Holiday (Christmas): The Perfect Christmas Annabelle Anders 5☆ 5/12/20
4) Naughty/Nice: Tempting A Marquess for Christmas Georgette Brown 5☆ 15/12/20
5) Ears on cover: Maid Under the Mistletoe Annabelle Anders 5☆ 6/12/20
6) Flowers on cover: Misleading a Duke A.S. Fenichel 4☆ 13/12/20
7) Under 200 pages: Earl of Gold Tammy Andresen 5☆ 2/12/20
8) Fave author: Stacy Reid: A Rogue in the Making 5☆ 18/12/20
9) Old tbr book: A Gift for a Princess Miranda Neville 3.5☆ 4/12/20
10) Reader's Choice: Mismatched Under the Mistletoe Jess Michaels 4☆ 21/12/20

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1. Happy December Birthday!:
🎅Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense.
🎅Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton:
🎅Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.

🎅So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you!
🎅Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along.
🎅Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico.
🎅Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.)
🎅Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that.
🎅Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!?
🎅Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.

10. Reader’s Choice:
🎅Read any book of your choosing!


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1. a blue or green cover - Buried in Secrets - Denise Grover Swank - 2 DEC
2. works to protect and defend others - Stone Cold Christmas Ranger - Nicole Helm - 1 DEC
3. shelved as LGBTQ+ - One Time Only - Lauren Blakely - 8 DEC
4. naughty or nice - Return Billionaire to Sender - Annika Martin - 5 DEC
5. Listen to a book - Wolf Rising - Paige Tyler - 3 DEC
6. flowers on the cover - Who Rescued Who - Victoria Schade - 1 DEC
7. over 300 pages - Wolf Instinct - Paige Tyler (320 pgs) - 7 DEC
8. celebrate whatever you wish - Silent Night, Deadly Night - Kaylea Cross - 10 DEC
9. on your to-read shelf for over a year - One Lucky Hero - Codi Gary - 12 DEC
10. Reader’s Choice - A Warm Heart in Winter - J.R. Ward - 6 DEC

2020 December Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December.
Hour of Need-Melinda Leigh 12/05

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly:
Read a book featuring a character who works to protect and defend others.
Fatal Justice-Marie Force 12/03

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton:
You can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+.
The Spiral Down-Aly Martinez 12/10

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
Luca Vitiello-Cora Reilly 12/03

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook.
Ready for Love-Marie Force 12/01

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12:
Read a book with a red cover.
Fated-Rebecca Zanetti 12/13

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.
(310)
Sinful Arrangement-M. Robinson 12/17

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.
Second Chance Holiday-Aurora Rose Reynolds 12/15

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31:
Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year.
Author, May I?-Aden Lowe 12/02

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Devil's Crown-Part Two-Monica James 12/21

2020 December Monthly Challenge

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
Furious by RL Mathewson 12.16
2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.
I want by Ella Fox 12.2
3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.


So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.
Frosting Her Christmas Cookies b y Alina Jacobs 12.8
4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
Liberated by Dez Burke 12.3
5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.
Office Grump by Nicole Snow 12.4
6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.
The Trouble With Christmas by Ashley Bostock 12.15
7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.
The Coppersmith Farmhouse by Devney Perry 12.8
8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.
I Need by Ella Fox 12.13- Celebrate starting fresh
9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.
Dream Maker by Kristen Ashley 12.11
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Tell Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant 12.6

2020 December Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.
female MS is an oil heiress- Devil and the Deep by Julie Ann Walker 11 December; 4 1/2☆


3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
In frantumi (=Boy Shattered) by Eli Easton 23 December; 5☆


So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.
Moonshell Beach by JoAnn Ross 20 December; 4☆


6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.
Breakfast at the Honey Creek Café by Jodi Thomas 15 December; 4☆


7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.
366 pages- It Happened in Scotland by Patience Griffin 7 December; 4 1/2☆


8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

2020 December Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. Happy December Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

02. December Flowers of the Month ~ Narcissus and Holly: 🌺Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.

03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Eli Easton: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

04. Santa's List Day (December 4): 🎅🏻Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

05. Take it in the Ear Day (December 5): 👂🏼Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.

06. Poinsettia Day (December 12): 🌺Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.

07. Winter Solstice (December 21): 🌘Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

08. Festivus (for the rest of us!) (December 23): 🎄Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

09. New Year’s Eve (December 31): 🎉Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.

10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choosing!

2020 December Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book with a blue cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
Secret Angel (Secret Series Book 1) by Cherry Christensen 12/12/20 4stars

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a character who works to protect and defend others.
Christmas Cookies on a Cruise Ship (The Perfect Pairing Series Book 1) by Parker Fairchild 12/5/20 4stars (Jace is ex-Navy SEAL and some of his team are on the cruise with him)

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.

So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania.
Seasons: A Real Story of an Amish Girl by Elizabeth Byler Younts 12/19/20 4stars (part set in the Lancaster area)

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
Say Yes To Love: A Fake Marriage Office Romance (Strong Brothers Book 1) Kindle Edition by Ajme Williams 12/10/20 4stars (romantic and steamy)

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Read a book showing ears on the cover.
Stuck With You: A Christmas Romance by Lara Swann 12/5/20 3.5stars

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with flowers on the cover
The Daydream Cabin by Carolyn Brown 12/6/20 5stars

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.
Christmas at the Cove (Five Island Cove #4) by Jessie Newton 12/1/20 4.5stars (309 pages)

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.
New book and series by a favorite author
Undercover Bachelor (Undercover Matchmakers Book 1) by Maria Geraci 12/11/20 4.5stars

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year.
Of Murders and Mages (Casino Witch Mysteries, #1) by Nikki Haverstock 12/30/20 3stars (purchased 8/2/19 - over a year ago - from Amazon)

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Jade Tiger (Penelope Harris Mysteries #1) by E.W. Cooper 12/8/20 3.5 stars

I’m in!

2020 December Monthly Challenge

Aim: 5 books

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.

So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

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

Mama's Birthday December 2020 Challenge


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1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.

So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

December Monthly Challenges 2020

10/10 Yay!

1. Blue and green on cover - Delores Fossen- A Coldwater Christmas - 12/3
2. Wealthy Character - Something About the Season - Allison Leigh - 12/4
3. Holiday - Their Christmas Baby Contract - Shannon Stacey - 12/17
4. Naughty or Nice? How the Dukes Stole Christmas - Multiple Authors 12/26
5. Ear on the Cover - Maisey Yates - The Last Christmas Cowboy 12/11
6. Poinsettia on the Cover - A Christmas Message - Debbie Macomber 12/16
7. Short - 189 pgs - Betty Neels - Roses for Christmas - 12/5
8. Celebrate - Happily this Christmas - Susan Mallery - 12/12
9. Old TBR - Tis the Season - Multiple Authors 12/9
10. Your Choice - Janna MacGregor - The Good, the Bad and the Duke 12/10

My spot

2020 December Monthly Challenge

8/10 Completed

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December.
How to Catch a Queen


2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: Read a book featuring a character who works to protect and defend others.
The War Priest


3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book shelved as Paranormal or holiday.
Alicia: His Troublesome Fate


4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
Me + Somebody's Son: A Heights Story


5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook.


6. Poinsettia Day - December 12:Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.
The Duchess War

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21:Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.Under 200 pages
Grumpy Jake


8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23:Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish -New Release
What You See


9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: Read something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year.
A Bollywood Affair


10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Let Me Love You

2020 December Monthly Challenge
Read: 2/5

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.


2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.


3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read any book shelved as holiday.
A Real Cowboy for Christmas - Stephanie Rowe

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty!
Addicted to Santino : - Amarie Avant 12-20-20

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.


6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.


7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: Read a book under 200 pages to celebrate this change of season.
Indecent Proposal - Blair Babylon 12-21-20

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.


9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - Read something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.


10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 31 December

Read: 10/10

1. Read a book published in December Bite Me, Santa 12/23

2. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Sins Of The Father 12/2

3. Read a book by Eli Easton A Prairie Dog's Love Song 12/18

4. Read a book that is either naughty or nice Intoxicating 12/2

5. Listen to a book A Case of Christmas 12/11

6. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover You Got Scrooged: A Christmas Short 12/13

7. Read a book under 200 pages Obvious 12/12

8. Read a new book by a favorite author Archangel's Sun 12/19

9. Read something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Brothers in Arms 12/18

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing! A Husband for Santa Claus 12/8

December Monthly Challenge
Read: 8/10


✔️1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
❄️Hold Your Breath by Katie Ruggle▪️12/6/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character.
🎄Once Upon a Duke by Erica Ridley▪️12/19/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
❄️The Trouble With Tony by Eli Easton

✔️4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
🎄The Clause in Christmas by Rachael Bloome▪️12/8/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook.
❄️An Alaskan Christmas by Jennifer Snow▪️12/11/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
🎄The Next Always by Nora Roberts▪️12/4/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: Read a book under 200 pages.
❄️Gifted by Ainsley St Claire (199 pgs.)▪️12/3/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.
🎄Deceived by Irene Hannon▪️12/19/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year.
❄️Against All Odds by Irene Hannon (Added: April 9, 2013)

✔️10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
🎄The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof▪️12/13/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mamacita wrote: "Mama's Birthday December 2020 Challenge


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1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, t..."

Love it!!!

I'm in!!
8/10 Read

01. HDB!: Read a book published in December- Never Enough by Kelly Elliott

02. December Flowers of the Month ~ Narcissus and Holly: Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come. Finding Focus by Jiffy Kate

03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

04. Santa's List Day (December 4): Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both! Borden by R.J. Lewis

05. Take it in the Ear Day (December 5): Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover. Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese

06. Poinsettia Day (December 12): Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character. The Mistletoe Kisser by Lucy Score

07. Winter Solstice (December 21): Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season. See Me After Class by Meghan Quinn

08. Festivus (for the rest of us!) (December 23): Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year. The Christmas Pact by Vi Keeland

09. New Year’s Eve (December 31): Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR. TBR Shelf 2016: Me Without You by Kelly Rimmer


10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Autumn's Break by Mary Stone

Will give this a try!
Read: 10/10 FINISHED!

1. HBD: book with a blue or green cover
🎄🎄🎄/5


2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly:
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄/5


3. Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.
🎄🎄🎄🎄/5


4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice?
*Got excited and ended up DNF'ing Werewolf in Manhattan, switched to Wilde in Love since I enjoy reading Eloisa James
🎄🎄🎄🎄/5


5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5:
🎄🎄🎄🎄/5


6. Poinsettia Day - December 12:
🎄🎄🎄🎄/5


7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: under 200 pages
🎄🎄🎄🎄/5


8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Fav. author, Lisa Kleypas
🎄🎄🎄/5


9. New Year's Eve-
🎄🎄🎄/5


10. Reader’s Choice:
🎄🎄🎄/5

December Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
Falling Kingdoms - Morgan Rhodes (pub Dec11, 2012) 12/5

✔ 2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.
Deadlock - Catherine Coulter (Dillon Savich) 12/18

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as holiday or their equivalents.
Christmas with a Vampire - Bonnie Vanak 12/4

✔ 4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
Possession - Tracey M. Frazier 12/9

✔ 5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.
The Warlock King - Heather Killough-Walden 12/5

✔ 6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.
Back on Blossom Street - Debbie Macomber 12/17

✔ 7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.
One Grave Too Many - Beverly Connor (383 pages) 12/8

✔ 8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.
Archangel's Sun - Nalini Singh 12/2
(celebrate another book in this fantastic series!)

✔ 9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.
Dating Can Be Murder - Jennifer Apodaca (added Aug 17, 2018) 12/18

✔ 10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Good Fairies of New York - Martin Millar 12/4



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

December 2020 Challenge


2/10 Completed


1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

Home Is Where You Are by Melissa Grace 12/5/20 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.

So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.

Holiday Intercepted by Katana Collins 12/9/20 ⭐⭐⭐

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!





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❄️🎄☃️December 2020 Challenge❄️🎄☃️
❄️🎄☃️10/10 Completed❄️🎄☃️

✔️1. Happy December Birthday!:☃️ Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

❄️❄️❄️The Vow by Dannika Dark ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️12-1-20 ❄️❄️❄️

✔️2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly:☃️ The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character.

❄️❄️❄️Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan⭐️⭐️⭐️ 12-8-20 ❄️❄️❄️

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: ☃️Read a book by this month's Featured Author

❄️❄️❄️Family Camp by Eli Easton⭐️⭐️ 12-8-20 ❄️❄️❄️

✔️4. Santa's List Day - December 4: ☃️Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

❄️❄️❄️Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 12-25-20 ❄️❄️❄️

✔️5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5:☃️ My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook.

❄️❄️❄️The Other Princess by Christine Michelle⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 12-17-20❄️❄️❄️

✔️6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: ☃️The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover,

❄️❄️❄️Crashing the A-List by Summer Heacock ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 12-17-20❄️❄️❄️

✔️7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21:☃️ This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

❄️❄️❄️Dark Desires by Eve Silver ⭐️⭐️⭐️12-20-20❄️❄️❄️

✔️8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23:☃️ Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

❄️❄️❄️Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 12-15-20❄️❄️❄️

✔️9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: ☃️The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year.

❄️❄️❄️Unscripted Hearts by Peter Styles⭐️⭐️ 12-14-20❄️❄️❄️

✔️10. Reader’s Choice: ☃️Read any book of your choosing!

❄️❄️❄️Club Dead by Charlaine Harris⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1212-30-20❄️❄️❄️


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2020 December Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh - 08/12/2020

✔️2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: Read a book featuring a character who works to protect and defend others.

Brighter Than the Sun by Maya Banks - 02/12/2020

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book published in 2013

Hot Ticket by Olivia Cunning - 01/12/2020

✔️4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

Double Time by Olivia Cunning - 03/12/2020

✔️5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: Listen to a book

Wicked Beat by Olivia Cunning - 02/12/2020

✔️6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: Read a book with a red cover

Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - 06/12/2020

✔️7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

413 pgs - Sinners at the Altar by Olivia Cunning - 05/12/2020

✔️8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish

Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh - 09/12/2020

✔️9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year (added Dec 2018)

Protecting Piper by Cynthia Eden - 04/12/2020

✔️10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

Guarding Gwen by Cynthia Eden - 06/12/2020

2020 December Monthly Challenge
8/10

✔ 1. Happy December Birthday!:
Candy Slain Murder by Maddie Day
{BLUE COVER}
December 10th, 2020 ⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly:
Santa, Baby by Lisa Renee Jones
{WEALTHY CHARACTER}
December 12th, 2020 ⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge:
The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth
{HOLIDAY}
December 19th, 2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 4. Santa's List Day - December 4:
All I Want for Christmas by Jenny Hale
{NICE}
December 14th, 2020 ⭐⭐⭐

✔ 5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5:
Mistletoe and Mr. Right by Sarah Morgenthaler
{AUDIO}
December 19th, 2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2


✔ 6. Poinsettia Day - December 12:
Christmas with the Best Man by Susan Carlisle
{FLOWERS ON COVER}
December 5th, 2020 ⭐⭐⭐

🎄 7. Winter Solstice - December 21:

✔ 8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23:
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Brenda Harlen
{NEW BOOK FAV AUTHOR}
December 17th, 2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 9. New Year’s Eve - December 31:
When Snow Falls by Brenda Novak
{OLDEST TBR}
December 25th, 2020 ⭐⭐⭐

🎄 10. Reader’s Choice:

🎄7🎄🎄10🎄

2020 December Monthly Challenge
10/10 Complete

1. Happy December Birthday!
Monster - Finished 12/16/20 - ★★★★

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly
One Hot December - Finished 12/27/20 - ★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge - Eli Easton
Blame It on the Mistletoe - Finished 12/22/20 - ★★★★

4. Santa's List Day - December 4
Escorted - Finished 12/7/20 - ★★★★

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5
Pestilence - Finished 12/22/20 - ★★★

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12
The Red - Finished 12/20/20 - ★★★★★

7. Winter Solstice - Dec. 21
The Sweetest Oblivion - Finished 12/13/20 - ★★★★★

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23
Bad Daddy Finished 12/12/20 - ★★★

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31
Bad Things - Finished 12/17/20 - ★★★

10. Reader’s Choice
Dustwalker - Finished 12/11/20 - ★★★★★

2020 December Monthly Challenge
December 1 to 31, 2020

2/10 Completed

1. Happy December Birthday!: Defying the Odds by Kele Moon

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: Hard as You Can by laura kaye

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5 : The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald (20/12/2020)

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: Crashing the A-List by Summer Heacock (29/12/2020)

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: The Christmas Secret by Kristen Kelly

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Strikerby Lilly Atlas

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: Dirty by Kylie Scott

10. Reader’s Choice: Silver Skin by D.L. McDermott

I'm in too!

❣ Catherine's 2020 December Monthly Challenge ❣

❦ Challenge Entries: ❦

9 of 10 complete.

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
● Book: Siren by Hazel Grace (Published - Dec 29, 2019)
● Read: 3 Dec, 2020
● Rating: ★★★☆☆
● Review: Siren
● Link:



2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.
● Book: Beautifully Cruel by JT Geissinger (Wealthy Character)
● Read: 1 Dec, 2020
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: Beautifully Cruel
● Link:


3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names. You may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.
● Book: Blood of Zeus by Meredith Wild & Angel Payne (Shelved Paranormal 34 Times)
● Read: 15 Dec, 2020
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: Blood of Zeus
● Link:


4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
● Book: Smitten by Lauren Rowe (Nice with a little Naughty)
● Read: 23 Dec, 2020
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: Smitten
● Link:


5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.
● Book: The Bribe by Willa Nash (Available as an Audiobook)
● Read: 7 Dec, 2020
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: The Bribe
● Link:



6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.
● Book: Hunted by Cassandra Faye (179 Pages) - Link
● Read: 19 Dec, 2020
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: Hunted
● Link:




8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.
● Book: Unmasked by Shannon Youngblood (Celebrating New Author)
● Read: 17 Dec, 2020
● Rating: ★★☆☆☆
● Review: Unmasked
● Link:


9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.
● Book: The Gathering by L. A. Fiore (Shelved on Feb 18, 2019) - Link
● Read: 29 Dec, 2020
● Rating: ★★★☆☆
● Review: The Gathering
● Link:


10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
● Book: He Saw Me First by M. Johnson
● Read: 24 Dec, 2020
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: He Saw Me First
● Link:

I’m in.

I'm in for 7 this month.

10/10

1. Happy December Birthday!:
🎅Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
Mountain of Evidence - Cindi Myers (HI #1968 - Dec 2020) - Dec 4

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense.
🎅Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.
Slow Burn - Janice Maynard (HD #2769 - Nov 2020) (wealthy) - Dec 1

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton:
🎅Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.

🎅So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.
Christmas on Peach Tree Lane - Jules Bennett (Carina Press - Nov 2020) (holiday) - Dec 3

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you!
🎅Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
One Snowy Night with Lord Hauxton - Laura Martin (HH #1540 - Nov 2020) - Dec 10

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along.
🎅Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.
Toxin Alert - Tyler Anne Snell (HI #1965 - Dec 2020) (ears) - Dec 7

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico.
🎅Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.
Festivities & Felines: A Holiday Anthology - Candance Colt, Abigail Sharpe, Kira Nyte (CPC Publishing - Nov 2020) (flowers on the cover) - Dec 1

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.)
🎅Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.
Ride the Tide - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Nov 2020) (384) - Dec 3

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that.
🎅Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.
For This Christmas Only - Caro Carson (HSE #2806 - Dec 2020) - Dec 6

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!?
🎅Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.
Deck the Halls - Donna Alward (St. Martin's - Oct 2017) - Dec 14

10. Reader’s Choice:
🎅Read any book of your choosing!
His Last-Chance Christmas Family - Michelle Major (HSE #2805 - Dec 2020) - Dec 11

2020 December Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise. Every Last Secret by A.R. Torre - 12/3/20 (5*)

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come. A Change in Tide by Freya Barker - 12/3/20 (3 1/2*)

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents. The Princess Knight by G.A. Aiken - 12/1/20 (4 1/2*)

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
Stroke of Luck: A Novel by Opal Carew - 12/2/20 (4*)

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover. Whiskey Lullaby by Stevie J. Cole - 12/4/20 (4*)

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character. The Gift of the Marquess by Darcy Burke - 12/22/20 (4*)

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season. Secret Nights with a Cowboy by Caitlin Crews - 12/3/20 (4 1/2*)

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year. The Pearl by Tiffany Reisz - 12/7/20 (4 1/2*)

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR. A Lover's Lament by K.L. Grayson - 12/18/20 (4 1/2*)

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams - 12/11/20 (4 1/2*)

2020 December Monthly Challenge

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.

So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

2020 December Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 12/1/20 to 12/31/20
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1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.

So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf,12/31/20
6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.
Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger,12/31/20 pages 384
8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that, Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year.
Zombie Joyce Carol Oates,12/30/20
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers,12/29/20

December Monthly Challenge
December 2020

My Monthly Challenge (msg 43)

Books Read: 10



✔1. Happy December Birthday!
🎄Read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise
🎄Almost Just Friends ~ 12.25 ★★★★

✔2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly
🎄Read a book featuring a character who works to protect and defend others
🎄Apprentice in Death ~ 12.23 ★★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton
🎄Read any book book published in 2013
🎄The Bluest Eyes in Texas ~ 12.03★★★

✔4. Santa's List Day - December 4
🎄Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
🎄Private Practice ~ 12.05 ★★★

✔5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5
🎄Read a book showing ears on the cover
🎄Hard to Let Go ~ 12.01 ★★★

✔6. Poinsettia Day - December 12
🎄Read a book with a red cover
🎄Kitty Goes to Washington ~ 12.31 ★★★

✔7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21
🎄Read a book under 200 pages
🎄Panda and the Kitty ~ 12.27 ★★★

✔8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23
🎄Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish
🎄One Hundred Christmas Proposals ~ 12.07 ★★★

✔9. New Year’s Eve - December 31
🎄Read something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year
🎄Merry and Bright ~ 12.02 ★★★

✔10. Reader’s Choice
🎄Read any book of your choosing!
🎄Sex and Other Shiny Objects ~ 12.11 ★★★★

2020 December Monthly Challenge

10/10 Done! 😊😊💗💗

1. Happy December Birthday!:
Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

12/3/20

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: The December flowers of the month symbolize hope, wealth, protection and defense.
Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.

Healing Aiden 12/15/20


3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton:
Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Eli Easton:
★ She currently writes m/m romance, but in her past also wrote paranormal mysteries.
★ She wrote her first m/m romance in 2013 and has since added over 30 more.
★ She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and many animals, all are female except her husband!
★ Being a total Christmas sap, she has written several holiday themed romances.

So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

Bound 12/16/20

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you!
Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

My Cameron 12/8/20

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along.
Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.

12/20

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico.
Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.

12/9/20

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.)
Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

Baby Makes Three (102 pgs) 12/20

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! New book by a favorite author? Celebrate by reading it! Love reading on a rainy day - celebrate by doing that,
Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

Sock it to Me, Santa! 12/13/20


9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!?
Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.

Stone Cold Foxe 12/17/20 (added 6/10/17)

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

Cut & Run 12/15/20

I am in

1/10

1. Read a book published in December

2. Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others.

3. Read a book by Eli Easton

4. Read a book that is either naughty or nice

5. Listen to a book

The Christmas Heirloom: Four Holiday Novellas of Love Through the Generations 12/5/2020


6. Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover

7. Read a book under 200 pages Christmas in Winter Hill by Melody Carlson Christmas in Winter Hill 12/08/2020

8. Read a new book by a favorite author

9. Read something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

I'm down for 5 this month. Had a bit of a reading slump last month.

Completed: 6 / 5

1. Happy December Birthday!
🎄Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

Stay for Me by Corinne Michaels; Started: 12/10/20; Finished: 12/11/20; Rating: 5 (Published Dec 2020)

2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly
🎄Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.

Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams; Started: 12/09/20; Finished: 12/10/20; Rating: 4

3. Featured Author Challenge - Eli Easton
🎄Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice?
🎄Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

Naughty or Nice by Alexa Riley; Started: 12/16/20; Finished: 12/17/20; Rating: 3

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5
🎄Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.

Scrooged by Vi Keeland; Started: 12/14/20; Finished: 12/14/20; Rating: 3

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12
🎄Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.

Mistletoe Mistake: A Brother's Best Friend Holiday Romance by Amali Rose; Started: 12/17/20; Finished: 12/18/20; Rating: 3

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21
🎄Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23
🎄Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31
🎄Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.

10. Reader’s Choice
🎄Read any book of your choosing!

Holiday Sparks by Taryn Elliott; Started and Finished: 12/18/20; Rating: 3

2020 December Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

Done!

[Dec 2] 2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: A Case of Possession by K.J. Charles
[Dec 3] 5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh
[Dec 5] 1. Happy December Birthday!: A Fairy Tale of New York by J.P. Donleavy
[Dec 6] 7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: A Gun for Sale by Graham Greene
[Dec 12] 4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? After Felix by Lily Morton
[Dec 13] 6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark
[Dec 13] 10. Reader’s Choice: A High Wind in Jamaica by Richard Hughes
[Dec 20] 8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: En sax i hjärtat by Marie Bengts
[Dec 25] 9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: Still Life by Louise Penny
[Dec 27] 3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Always Mine by Sloane Kennedy

2020 December Monthly Challenge

1. Happy December Birthday!: Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

✔ 2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Funeral for a Friend 12/11/2020

3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.

4. Santa's List Day - December 4: Naughty or Nice? That's up to you! Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5: My favorite way to read is by listening to a well narrated book! Sometimes even reading along. Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.

✔ 6. Poinsettia Day - December 12: The Christmas Flower from Mexico. Read a book with flowers on the cover. Lies, Lies, Lies ☆☆☆☆ 12/2/2020

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21: This is the shortest day, but the longest night. (Reverse that if you are in the southern hemisphere.) Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23: Celebrate anything you wish! Love reading on a rainy day. The Last Flight

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31: The end of 2020 - who isn’t looking forward to that!? Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

2020 December Monthly Challenge



5/10 Completed


01. Happy December Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in December, or a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
One Sweet Day by Kristin Miller
OR
A Time to Dream by Sherry Lewis
OR
Christmas Wishlist by Karen Toller Whittenburg
02. December Flowers of the Month ~ Narcissus and Holly: 🌺Read a book featuring a wealthy character or one who works to protect and defend others. Or read a book that gives you hope for better days to come.
Reunited in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 12/05/20
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Eli Easton: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Eli Easton, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania. You can also read any book published in 2013. Or you can read any book shelved as LGBTQ+, Paranormal, holiday or their equivalents.
The Last de Burgh by Deborah Simmons
OR
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
OR
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
04. Santa's List Day (December 4): 🎅🏻Read a book that is either naughty or nice or even a little bit of both!
Naughty and Nice: A Holiday Romance Collection by Angela James
OR
A Match Made in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
05. Take it in the Ear Day (December 5): 👂🏼Listen to a book, or read one available as an audiobook. Or you can read a book showing ears on the cover.
Drive Me Crazy by Samantha Chase 12/05/20
06. Poinsettia Day (December 12): 🌺Read a book with a red cover, one with flowers on the cover or one featuring a Latinx character.
Christmas at the Gingerbread Café by Rebecca Raisin 12/06/20
07. Winter Solstice (December 21): 🌛Read a book under 200 pages or over 300 pages to celebrate this change of season.
Chocolate Dreams at the Gingerbread Café by Rebecca Raisin 12/06/20
08. Festivus (for the rest of us!) (December 23): 🎄Read a book to celebrate whatever you wish - we all need more celebrations as we head out of this decade long year.
Christmas Wedding at the Gingerbread Café by Rebecca Raisin 12/07/20
09. New Year’s Eve (December 31): 🎉Ring out the old by reading something that has been on your to-read shelf for over a year. Or one of the oldest books on your to read shelf if you are newer to GR.
A Slip in Time by Kathleen Kirkwood
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choosing!
Sparks Fly in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk


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2020 December Monthly Challenge

Finished 3/10

✔️1. Happy December Birthday!: Happily Letter After by Vi
Keeland and Penelope Ward - 12/5 - *****

✔️2. December Flowers of the Month - Narcissus and Holly: Not My
Romeo by Ilsa Madden-Mills - 12/3 - *****

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge -Eli Easton: Borrowing Blue by Lucy Lennox - 12/7 - ***

4. Santa's List Day - December 4:

5. Take it in the Ear Day - December 5:

6. Poinsettia Day - December 12:

7. Winter Solstice -Dec. 21:

8. Festivus (for the rest of us!) - December 23:

9. New Year’s Eve - December 31:

10. Reader’s Choice: