Never Ending TBR discussion

Oh! fragrant is the breath of May
In tranquil garden closes,
And soft yet regal is her sway
Among the springtide roses.
—William Hamilton Hayne, American poet (1856–1929)

1. May 1. May Day is an ancient festival of spring. The sun is warming, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the garden is growing.
Read a book featuring a garden setting or outdoor celebration.

2. May 3. The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race held on the first Saturday in May. One tradition is the wearing of hats which symbolizes the bringing of good luck.
Read a book where a character has a good luck charm OR wears a hat on the cover of the book.

3. May 9. Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family as well as the influence of mothers in society.
Read a book with a Mother as the main character.

4. May 31. Memorial Day is for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is also considered the unofficial start of summer.
Read a book about an armed conflict OR read a book about the start of summer.

5. May is also "Get Caught Reading Month".
Read a book of your choice.

Kathy's List:
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1. Read a book featuring an outdoor celebration. Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare. Read 5/4. High school party in a cornfield.

2. Read a book where a character has a good luck charm OR wears a hat on the cover of the book.

3. Read a book with a Mother as the main character.

4. Read a book about an armed conflict OR read a book about the start of summer.

5. Read a book of your choice. Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu. Read 5/9/21.

COMPLETED

1. May 1. May Day is an ancient festival of spring. The sun is warming, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the garden is growing.
Read a book featuring a garden setting or outdoor celebration.

The Secret Garden 5.5

2. May 3. The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race held on the first Saturday in May. One tradition is the wearing of hats which symbolizes the bringing of good luck.
Read a book where a character has a good luck charm OR wears a hat on the cover of the book.
Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty 5.6

3. May 9. Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family as well as the influence of mothers in society.
Read a book with a Mother as the main character.
Daughters of the Lake 5.1


4. May 31. Memorial Day is for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is also considered the unofficial start of summer.
Read a book about an armed conflict OR read a book about the start of summer.
The Officer and the Entrepreneur 5.1


5. May is also "Get Caught Reading Month".
Read a book of your choice.
Frost Burned 5.1