Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2021 February Monthly Challenge

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

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

2021 February 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.

2021 February Monthly Challenge

Participants:
Rissa FINISHED
Leena
Bookchaser
Frankie FINISHED
Leigh
M FINISHED
Ry
Sonja
Tonya
Michaele FINISHED
Tiki FINISHED
Christine
Mar_Nia
Sarena
MountainKat
Patrizia FINISHED
Susan FINISHED
Mary
Sandra FINISHED
Catherine
AliciaJ FINISHED
Emily
Danielle Gypsy Soul
Elaine
Natalie
Connie N. FINISHED
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
April
.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*• FINISHED
JoAnne FINISHED
Wealie FINISHED
Elaine FINISHED
Mell
Courtney
♥Lynn ♥
Julianna
Pam from Maine
Melissa
Heather
Kesha
Kate
Mave
Barbara ★ FINISHED
Juana "Darkness"
Hina
Shan ~A~
LaurLa
Sarah {The Bookish Knitter}
Christine L. FINISHED
Aminko
Jennie-Lee
Shelley

My spot! :)

2021 February Monthly Challenge Read 10/10 FINISHED!!!!
✔1. {published in February} ~ Right as Raine by Lucy Lennox finished 2/6/2021
✔2. {includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them: Lucas (From Lucania, Italy) ~ Eight Nights in December by Keira Andrews finished 2/5/2021
✔3. {book set in California/shelved as Contemporary Romance} ~ Rainbow Sprinkles by Anna Martin finished 2/2/2021
✔4. {includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title/book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4} ~ A Pebble for Lewis by Amy Bellows finished 2/3/2021
✔5. {new book from a favorite author} ~ Imagoes by N.R. Walker finished 2/1/2021
✔6. {recommended book} ~ Breath by A.J. Sherwood finished 2/20/2021
✔7. {someone kissing/embracing on the cover} ~ Cool Story, Bro by Lisa Henry finished 2/8/2021
✔8. {yellow/gold cover} ~Seance on a Summer's Night by Josh Lanyon finished 2/15/2021
✔9. {based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one/fantasy genre/ends in "happily ever after"} ~ Spell Weaver by Megan Derr finished 2/2/2021
✔10. {my choice} ~ Alpha Deceived by Susi Hawke finished 2/5/2021

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PROGRESS: 1/10

1. HAPPY FEBRUARY DAY : read a book with a purple cover

2021 February Monthly Challenge



0/10 Completed


01. Happy February Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
All You Need is Love by Marie Force
OR
A Highlander in a Pickup by Laura Trentham
OR
Back to the Bedroom by Janet Evanovich
02. Baby Names!: 👶Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).
Love Lessons in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
OR
Colorado Promise by Charlene Whitman
OR
Theron's Hope by Rebecca Anthony Lorino
OR
Head Over Paws by Debbie Burns
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Jill Shalvis: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Sweet Little Lies by Jill Shalvis
OR
Midnight Confessions by Robyn Carr
OR
A Fool's Gold Wedding by Susan Mallery
04. Great American Pie Month: 🥧Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.
Sweet Surprise by Candis Terry
OR
The Sweetheart Deal by Syndi Powell
OR
From Scratch by Rachel Goodman
05. No Politics Day (February 1): 📚Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!
Reunited on Dragonfly Lane by Annie Rains
06. Make a Friend Day (February 11): 🧑🏽Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.
Theron's Hope by Rebecca Anthony Lorino
OR
Roman by Marilyn Campbell
OR
Arsenic And Old Armor by May McGoldrick
07. Valentine's Day (February 14): 💕Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.
Texas Love Song by Jodi Thomas
OR
Highland Dream by Tess Mallory
OR
Play For Me by Hanna Martine
08. Mardi Gras (February 16): 🎉Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)
Blue By You by Rachel Gibson
OR
Wrong Number, Right Guy by Elle Casey
OR
Secrets Gone South by Alicia Hunter Pace
09. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (February 26): 🧚🏼‍♀️Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!
Fire in His Chaos by Ruby Dixon
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
Good Neighbors by Sheila Roberts
OR
One Perfect Night by Bella Andre
OR
Baby Dreams in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk




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2021 February Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February.
Between The Lines-T Gephart 2/12

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).
(Grace Shaw)
Playing with Fire-L.J. Shen 2/06

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis.
Jill Shalvis-It's in His Kiss 2/12

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Deadly Pursuit-Misty Evans 2/11

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a new book from a favorite author!
Lani Lynn Vale-Conjugal Visits 2/24

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day.
Read a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.
Savaged-Mia Sheridan 2/18

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover.
Fatal Deception-Marie Force 2/17

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)
(Louisiana)
Easy Melody-Kristen Proby 2/01

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!
Reckless Memories-Catherine Cowles 2/01

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
The Preacher's Son-Patricia Johns 2/06

Romance Readers Reading Challenges : 2021 February Monthly Challenge

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy February Birthday! - 2/25

2. Baby Names! 2/10

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - 2/1

4. February is Great American Pie Month. 2/16

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. 2/4

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. 2/13

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. 2/20

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. 2/23

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. 2/8

10. Reader's Choice: 2/2

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2021 February Monthly Challenge
10/10 read

COMPLETED!!!

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Red Card by Carrie Aarons
3.5 stars 2/7/21

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).
Bad Girl by Piper Lawson (H's sister is named Grace) 3.5 stars 2/10/21

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Good Girl by Piper Lawson 3.5 stars 3/10/21

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.
The Sound of Silenceby Dakota Willink (350 pages) 4 stars 2/5/21

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!
The Strike Out by Meghan Quinn (has 331 pages) 4.5 stars 2/2/21


6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.
Beast by Measha Stone 3.5 stars 2/14/21


7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.
Love Unexpected 3.5/4 stars 2/9/21

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)
Feast of Sparks by Sierra Simone (has a party scene) 3/3.5 stars 2/9/21

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!
Love Thy Neighbor 4.5 stars 2/11/21

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
The Takeover by T.L. Swan 4 stars 2/4/21


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{February Monthly Challenge}
2.1.21-2.28.21
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1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

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

Going for 5/10 this month...
6/5 - Read
1. Happy February Birthday! The Love Letter (purple cover)

2. Baby Names - Robert/Roberta Muffin Top - MC's name is Lucy (variation on Lucas)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: A California Christmas

4. February is Great American Pie Month The Promise: A World War 2 Historical Romance Novel

5. February 1st is No Politics Day The Other Bennet Sister - variation of one of my favorite books!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day The Devil Is a Marquess

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Bed of Roses - pink cover

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby - yellow cover

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day.

10. Reader's Choice: It's Getting Scot in Here

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I'm game - saving my spot...

2021 February Monthly Challenge

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

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

I'm in!
2021 February Monthly Challenge

10/10

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst. Pretty Sweet, Riley Hart, 2/8

2. Baby Names! This month's names: Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Third Time's the Charm, K. Evan Coles, 2/5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Natural Blond Instincts, Jill Shalvis, 2/21

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. Laying Pipe, Kiki Clark, 2/6

5. February 1st is No Politics Day.Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author! A Boyfriend for Christmas, Jay Northcote, 2/18

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, Rissa rated this book 5 stars, #First Impressions #Second Chances, Heidi Belleau, 2/21

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. Pretty Perfect, Riley Hart, 2/7

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.) Heat Wave: Tuscaloosa, Jeff Adams, 2/5

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. Romancing the Ugly Duckling, Clare London, 2/12

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice! The Sweetest Fix, Tessa Bailey, 2/15

My Spot!
💘💘2021 February Monthly Challenge💐💐
6/6 COMPLETED!!


❤️1. Happy February Birthday!
Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Trierna by: Serena Akeroyd (02/02/21)

2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

❤️3.Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis:
Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California,or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Magic in the Wind by: Christine Feehan (02/07/21)

❤️4. February is Great American Pie Month
Read a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4. Page: 347
Unforgiven by: B.J. Daniels (02/11/21)

5. February 1st is No Politics Day
Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6.February 11th is Make a Friend Day
Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you, or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day
Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

❤️8. February 16th is Mardi Gras
Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)
How to Claim an Undead Soul by: Hailey Edwards (02/25/21)

❤️9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day
Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!
Finding Her Luck by: Isoellen (02/24/21)

❤️10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice!
The Pet Project by: Amanda Milo (02/19/21)

I'm in

...10/10 Completed February 28

1. Happy February Birthday! - It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake February 12, 5 stars

2. Baby Names! Character named Adam: Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi February 16, 3 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Out of This World by Jill Shalvis February 26, 3 stars

4. February is Great American Pie Month: Pizzaria owner: A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender February 21, 3 stars

5. February 1st is No Politics Day: Caroline's Secret by Amy Lillard February 4, 4 stars

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day: In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware February 7, 4 stars

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day: Come A Little Bit Closer by Bella Andre February 28, 4 stars

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras: Defiant Queen by Meghan March February 15, 3 stars

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day: Happily Ever After: Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn February 9, 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater February 18, 3 stars

I‘ll try 💕🐾

2021 February Monthly Challenge

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1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book with a purple cover.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names: Adam, Lucas, Grace, Olivia

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read a book set in California.

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry.

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book.
Let Me Free You


6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red on the cover.
The Duchess War


8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover.
Dial A for Aunties


9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Let Me Show You

Me please! 🙋🏻‍♀️

2021 February Monthly Challenge

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1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Trailing a Killer by Carol J. Post 10 February; 4☆


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis 5 February; 5☆


You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.
Blame It on Scotland by Patience Griffin 14 February; 5☆


5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.
Once In A Lifetime by Leeanna Morgan 18 February; 4 1/2☆


8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Christmas Up in Flames by Lisa Harris 9 February; 4 1/2☆

Welcome everyone! (Just marking the spot where I have the Participants List all caught up to here. :) )

I'm in!

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1. Happy February Birthday!:
💘Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

2. Baby Names!
💘Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!:
This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis:
💘Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

💘You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. February is Great American Pie Month:
💘Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

5. February 1st is No Politics Day:
💘Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day:
💘Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day:
💘Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll!:
💘Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day:
💘Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

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


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2021 February Monthly Challenge

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
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I'M IN!

1. purple cover - You Can't Hide - Karen Rose - 7 FEB
2. an author with popular baby names - To Tempt a Sheikh - Olivia Gates - 9 FEB
3. Contemporary Romance - Thomas - Liliana Hart - 4 FEB
4. P I E in the book title - Lethal Pursuit - Kaylea Cross - 10 FEB
5. Reread a favorite - Dark Lover - J.R. Ward - 3 FEB
6. recommended to you in the past - Danger Close - Kaylea Cross - 16 FEB
7. something red on the cover - Undead and Unwed - MaryJanice Davidson - 16 FEB
8. set in Italy - Our Italian Summer - Jennifer Probst - 12 FEB
9. fantasy genre - Wolf of Stone - Quinn Loftis - 9 FEB
10. Reader's Choice - Faithless in Death - J.D. Robb - 13 FEB

2021 February Monthly Challenge
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1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

2. Baby Names: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. February is Great American Pie Month: Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

5. February 1st is No Politics Day: Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

February 11th is Make a Friend Day: Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day: Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras: Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day: Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

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

2021 February Monthly Challenge
10/10 Done! 😊🎉

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

2/2

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

(MC Lucas) 2/14

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

2/2

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

2/7

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

2/6

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

2/9

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

2/1

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

2/4

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

2/4

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

2/9

2021 February Monthly Challenge

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson 2.7
2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).
Complicated by Kristen Ashley 2.6 (Grace - Greta is pure charm)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE Mark by Jessica Gadziala 2.1
4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.
Wilder by Nina Levine 2.13
5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!
Black Sheep by Bijou Hunter 2.2
6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.
Hustle by Chelle Bliss 2.7
7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)
He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan 2.3
9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!
Snake Charmer by Bijou Hunter 2.3
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Train Wreck by Bijou Hunter 2.4

Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 28 Feb

Read: 10/10

1. Read a book published in February or with a purple cover - Unforgotten 2/7
2. Read a book with an author or character named Adam, Lucas, Grace, or Olivia - Bartender, PI 2/11
3. Contemporary Romance or set in California - A Soft Place to Fall 2/1
4. P I E in the book title, series or author or where the MC works in the food industry - The Last Drop 2/26
5. Read a book by a favorite author - The Mating of Michael 2/7
6. Read a book picked by a Friend- Top Secret 2/18
7. Something red, pink or a heart on the cover - The Heart of Frost 2/8
8. Party Scene or Set in Louisiana, Alabama, Italy or Brazil Seeker of Truth 2/17
9. Fantasy genre - NoX 2/13
10. Reader's Choice Firm Hand 2/5

February Monthly Challenge

Challenge Accepted: February 1, 2021
Challenge (hopefully) Completed: February 28, 2021

Updated through:

1. Read a book published in February OR read a book with a purple cover.

2. Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author named Adam, Lucas, Grace, OR Olivia.

3. Read one book written by Jill Shalvis OR any author with her first or last name OR a book set in California OR by an author who is from California OR a book published in 1999 OR shelved as Contemporary Romance.

4. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title OR read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry OR read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

5. Reread a favorite OR a new book from a favorite author!

6. Read a book recommended to you.

7. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover OR a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover OR a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene OR a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover OR a book that is set in Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil.

9. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one OR a book that has a fantasy genre OR read a book that ends in a HEA.

10. Read any book of your choice!

I'm in and am reserving my spot! It's my first time so I'm going to try really, really hard :)

Woo hoo! I did it!!
10/10 read

1. Happy February Birthday! - Published in February
Conjugal Visits by Lani Lynn Vale - 2/13/21

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant) - Olivia
The Young & the Sinner by V.T. Do - 2/02/21

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name
Her Sexiest Mistake - 2/24/21

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.
Truth or Beard by Penny Reid - 2/27/21

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!
The Cyborg's Secret Baby by Cynthia Sax - 2/09/21

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you.
Trapped by Alison Aimes - 2/07/21

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.
Broken and Beautiful: NINE Book Boxed Set by Kendall Ryan et. al - 2/28/21

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana)
Cursed by N. Isabelle Blanco - 2/01/21

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!
Forbidden Flame by Alison Aimes - 2/08/21

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Stalkers anthology - 2/16/21

---- CHALLENGE COMPLETED 2/28/2021 ----

I'll try for all 10:

2021 February Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 2/1/21 to 2/28/21
10/10

1. Happy February Birthday! - Published in February - Reed by Sawyer Bennett - 2/13/21 ♥♥♥♥

Pub 2/6/18

2. Baby Names! - Includes a character with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them - Olivia - The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson - 2/21/21 ♥♥♥♥

MC is Oliver, which is the male version of Olivia.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Written by Jill Shalvis - Blue Flame by Jill Shalvis - 2/17/21 ♥♥♥♥


4. February is Great American Pie Month – With a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4 - Bloody Mary by J.A. Konrath - 2/10/21 ♥♥♥♥

384 pgs

5. February 1st is No Politics Day - Reread a favorite - Slightly Married by Mary Balogh - 2/4/21 ♥♥♥♥♥

I enjoyed it just as much the second time as I did the first!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day - Goodreads friend recommended a book to you - Royal Treatment by Tracy Wolff - 2/6/21 - ♥♥♥♥

Recommended by Camille.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day - Someone kissing/embracing on the cover - The Right Kind of Rogue by Valerie Bowman - 2/11/21 ♥♥♥♥


8. February 16th is Mardi Gras - Set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras - Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells - 2/23/21 ♥♥

Set in New Orleans, LA

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day - Ends in "happily ever after" - This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman - 2/14/21 ♥♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice - Any book - The Guy Not Taken: Stories by Jennifer Weiner - 2/7/21 ♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/23/21*****

2021 February Monthly Challenge~Happy Birthday to ME!!!

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

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

Participants List updated here! :)

2021 February Monthly Challenge~Happy Birthday to ME!!!

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

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

2021 February Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February

Love Bites by Lynsay Sands - 10/02/2021

✔️2. Baby Names! Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant) - Chase (view spoiler)[found out has an elf ancestor (hide spoiler)]

Shaded Vision by Yasmine Galenorn - 05/02/2021

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis

The Forever Girl by Jill Shalvis - 06/02/2021

✔️4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name

Debt Inheritance by Pepper Winters - 03/02/2021

✔️5. February 1st is No Politics Day. - Read a new book from a favorite author!

Ash Princess by Eve Langlais - 03/02/2021

✔️6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day - Read a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews - 01/02/2021

✔️7. February 14th is Valentine's Day - Read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover

Breaking Without You by Carrie Ann Ryan - 06/02/2021

✔️8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a purple cover

The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James - 10/02/2021

✔️9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that has a fantasy genre

Bone Magic by Yasmine Galenorn - 01/02/2021

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

Harvest Hunting by Yasmine Galenorn - 02/02/2021

2021 February Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10 books DONE!

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February,
My Best Friend's Daddy (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers 2/2/21 3.5stars (2/4/21)

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).
Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 2/2/21 4stars (MC - Roane, farmer - Adam, Man of the Earth/Lucas Elliot - secondary character)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California,
Hate to Love You: Strong Brothers Book 4 (Strong Brothers #4) by Ajme Williams 2/4/21 4stars (San Diego)

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.
The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride 2/6/21 4stars (3 - 328 pages)

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Read that new book from a favorite author!
The Vineyard at Painted Moon by Susan Mallery 2/11/21 4.5stars

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Read a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.
When a Wolf Howls (Northwest Maine Academy #1) by Fiona McGier 2/17/21 4stars (author recommended several of her books to me that I hadn't read and finally got around to one of them; 2 more to go)

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red or pink on the cover.
Turning Home (Tompkins Mill #1) by Janice Kay Johnson 2/12/21 4stars (red - series name; pink - flourishes around series name; sky)

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a party scene.
Her Every Move by Kelly Irvin 2/7/21 4stars (Catrina Ball - fundraiser for the library foundation planned by Jackie)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!
Mending Hearts (Tompkins Mill #2) by Janice Kay Johnson 2/13/21 4stars

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Death in Tranquility (The Bartender's Guide to Murder #1) by Sharon Linnea 2/9/21 4stars

Books read: 28/10
Tasks completed: 28/44


✔ Published in February – Pretty Face – Read: 14/02 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Purple cover – Naked in Death – Read: 15/02 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟


✔ Character named: Adam, Lucas, Grace or Olivia – The Djinn’s Dilemma – Read: 06/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟 – ‘Governor Jake Adams
Author name: Adam, Lucas, Grace or Olivia –


✔ Set in California – Angelfall – Read: 06/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ RITA award winning author – Faithless in Death – Read: 14/02 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Published in 1999 – Loyalty in Death – Read: 23/02 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Shelved as ‘Contemporary Romance’ – The Two Week Arrangement –Read: 02/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Title by Jill Shalvis – Simply Irresitible
Author with first name of ‘Jill’ –
Author from California –


✔ All letters of ‘PIE’ in title – Rapture in Death – Read: 17/02 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Page count contains, ‘3, 1 or 4’ – The Dragon’s Reluctant Sacrifice – Read: 11/02 – 2 🌟🌟 – 143 pages
All letters of ‘PIE’ in author name –
All letters of ‘PIE’ in series name –
Baker MC –
MC works in food industry –


✔ Refreshing title – Puck Aholic – Read: 02/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Re-read a favourite title – Glory in Death – Read: 16/02 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ New title from favourite author – Brimstone Bound – Read: 03/02 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟


✔ Recommendation from a GR friend – Wrong Side of Forty – Read: 06/02 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Title on shelf of any participant in the challenge rated 4 stars or higher – Louisiana Longshot – Read: 03/02 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 – Rate 4 stars by Leigh
✔ Previously recommended title you haven’t gotten round to – Alpha Star – Read: 08/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟


✔ Something pink on cover – Does a Bear Shift in the Woods – Read: 12/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Something red on cover – Vengeance in Death – Read: 19/02 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Embrace on cover – Barbarian’s Beloved – Read: 09/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Kissing on cover – Heaven Can’t Wait – Read: 08/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Heart on cover –
Valentine’s day themed title –


✔ Green cover – Under Her Skin – Read: 10/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Yellow/gold cover – Get Your Shift Together – Read: 11/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Set in Louisiana – Trouble in Mudbug – Read: 24/02 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Contains a party scene – Holiday in Death – Read: 20/02 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Purple cover – Conspiracy in Death – Read: 22/02 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Contains a carnival/parade scene –
Set in Alabama –
Set in Brazil –
Set in Italy –


✔ Fantasy genre – The Goddess Gets Her Guy – Read: 05/02 – 2 🌟🌟
✔ Title ends in ‘happily ever after’ – Shift – Read: 13/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Personal favourite – Judgement in Death – Read: 25/02 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Based on a fairy tale –
Fairy tale retelling –


✔ Title of your choosing – Tools of Engagement – Read: 07/02 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

February Monthly Challenge ~ 1st to 28th February 2021

Read 10/10

1. Published in Feb: Earl of Persuasion Amanda Mariel 5☆ 8/2/21
2. Character's name (Lucas): Cocky Earl Annabelle Anders 5☆ 14/2/21
3. RITA award winning author: Stephanie Laurens: An Irresistible Alliance 2.5☆ 11/2/21
4. Page count of 3,1, or 4: Duke of Decadence Tammy Andresen 5☆ 2/2/21
5. Reread a favourite book: The Viscount Who Loved Me Julia Quinn 5☆ 16/2/21
6. Recommended book: The Captive Vixen Merry Farmer 4☆ 5/2/21
7. Red cover: The Spinster and the Rake Eva Devon 5☆ 12/2/21
8. Yellow/Gold cover: The Wrong Heiress for Christmas Bianca Blythe 4☆ 4/2/21
9. Based on a fairy tale: Storming the Castle Eloisa James 5☆ 7/2/21
10. Reader's Choice: Hidden Desire C.A. Mortimer 5☆ 27/2/21

2021 February Monthly Challenge
2/5 completed

1. Happy February Birthday!
Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

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

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. February is Great American Pie Month.
Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

5. February 1st is No Politics Day.
Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!
Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes
✔ 06.02.2021 ★★★★★

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day.
Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day.
Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras.
Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day.
Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Falling for the Billionaire Wolf and His Baby
✔ 07.02.2021 ★★★★

0/10

1. Read a book published in February or with a purple cover -

The Raven Prince

2. Read a book with an author or character named Adam, Lucas, Grace, or Olivia -
3. Contemporary Romance or set in California -
Dear Enemy
After I Do

4. P I E in the book title, series or author or where the MC works in the food industry -
5. Read a book by a favorite author -
6. Read a book picked by a Friend-
All the Light We Cannot See
7. Something red, pink or a heart on the cover -
8. Party Scene or Set in Louisiana, Alabama, Italy or Brazil
9. Fantasy genre -
A Court of Thorns and Roses
10. Reader's Choice

Participants updated till here!

4 more days till February! :)

I'm in!

8/10

1. Happy Birthday! February: Blue Wide Sky by Inglath Cooper
2. Baby Names: Olivia: Hate Thy Neighbor by S.M. Soto
3. FAC: Jill Shalvis: Lost and Found Sisters by Jill Shalvis
4. American Pie: Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover
5. Refreshing:Suits and Spark Plugs by Aspen Hadley
6. GR Recommendation: Death at Peony House by Krista Walsh
7. Valentine's Day: A Very Friendly Valentine's Day by Kayley Loring
8. Mardi Gras: Whiskey Rebellion by Liliana Hart
9. Fairy Tale: Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet
10: Reader's Choice: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs

I'm in for five this month.

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February,


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - a book by any author who has won a RITA award. The Giver of Stars 2007

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet. suggested by team player Mountainkat

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene.

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"! Lady Be Good

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice! 2/3

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.- Then Came You- Finished
4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.- People Like Her- Finished

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!- The Perfect Couple- Finished

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.-Anxious People- Finished

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.- The Honey-Don't List- Finished

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)- Love and Other Words- Finished

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!- A Whole New World- Finished

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!- Punching the Air- Finished

Woohoo, February 1st is tomorrow! :)

I am in!!!
01/10
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2021 February Monthly Challenge

1. Happy February Birthday! - Fae Games by Sofia Daniel

💘2. Baby Names! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant). - Royally Screwed by Emma Chase 02-11-2021

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis- Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis

4. February is Great American Pie Month- Dance Away with Me by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

5. February 1st is No Politics Day.-Under Currents by Nora Roberts

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day.(I chose Leigh!)-The Dirt on Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day.- Love Baked by Ruby Walters

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll!
Carnival Of Fear by A.J. Norris

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day- Cinder by Marissa Meyer

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!- Hectic by T.S. Snow


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2021 February Monthly Challenge
Read: /5

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.


4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.


5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!


6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.


7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.


8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)


9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!


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

February Monthly Challenge

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1. Happy February Birthday - Published in February

2. Baby Name - Character or Author with Name Adam/Lucas/Grace/Olivia

3. FAC – Jill Shalvis

4. Great American Pie Month - P, I, and E in the Title/Author Name

5. No Politics Day - Read from Favorite Author

6. Make a Friend Day - Recommended Book

7. Valentine’s Day - Red or Pink on the Cover

8. Mardi Gras - Yellow/Green/Purple on the Cover

9. Tell a Fairy Tale Day - Retelling of a Fairy Tale

10. Reader’s Choice

Updating message # 5

PROGRESS: 1/10

1. HAPPY FEBRUARY DAY : read a book with a purple cover

2021 February Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 2/1/21 to 2/28/21
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1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February,
The Girls' Guide to Homemaking by Amy Bratley,02/27/21 published February 1st 2011
2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Jill Shalvis' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book is shelved as Contemporary Romance
Ain't Too Proud to Beg by Susan Donovan,02/28/21
4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.
Night Over Water by Ken Follett,02/28/21 pages 448
5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover.
Destined to Fly by Indigo Bloome,02/13/21
8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Destined to Play by Indigo Bloome,02/06/21