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message 1: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Dec 20, 2021 12:43PM) (new)

Fran | 12271 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

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

Fun Facts about Emma:
*Emma writes contemporary romance filled with humor, heat and heart.
*She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two misbehaving dogs.
*She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.
*Film rights for Royally Screwed and Tangled have been optioned!

*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

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


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!!


message 3: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Dec 20, 2021 12:53PM) (new)

Fran | 12271 comments Hey everyone! We're looking for volunteers to host our monthly challenges for the next several months. If you would like to help out and have been a member of the group for at least 6 months and have participated in the Monthly Challenge at least twice, please contact ~KarenH~ via PM and we'll get things set up. Thanks!


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message 5: by Bookchaser (last edited Jan 31, 2022 10:37AM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2017 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge



I’m finished!!!


10/10 Completed


01. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Flare Up by Shannon Stacey 01/01/22
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. This month's names: Liam, Finn/Fynn, Abigail and Chloe.
The Engagement Arrangement by Jaci Burton 01/12/22
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Emma Chase: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name.
*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.
Head Over Wheels by Samantha Chase 01/02/22
04. National Hangover Day (January 1): 🥴Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book.
The Giving Heart by Toni Blake 01/19/22
05. National Soup Month: 🍜Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read.
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry 01/22/22
06. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): 🥰Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it.
Crazy in Love by Kristin Miller 01/31/22
07. Make Your Dreams Come True Day (January 13): 🧚🏼‍♀️Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover.
Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis 01/08/22
08. Appreciate A Dragon Day (January 16): 🐲Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character.
A Dragonlings' Magical Christmas by S.E. Smith 01/10/22
09. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland).
Her Favorite Rival by Sarah Mayberry 01/27/22
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
Jaguin's Love by S.E. Smith 01/23/22


Flare Up (Boston Fire, #6) by Shannon Stacey The Engagement Arrangement (Boots and Bouquets #2) by Jaci Burton Head Over Wheels (RoadTripping #3.5) by Samantha Chase The Giving Heart (Summer Island, #2) by Toni Blake Her Favorite Temptation (Mathews Sisters, #1) by Sarah Mayberry Crazy in Love (Blue Lake, #3) by Kristin Miller Playing for Keeps (Heartbreaker Bay, #7) by Jill Shalvis A Dragonlings' Magical Christmas (Dragon Lords of Valdier, #7.6) by S.E. Smith Her Favorite Rival (Mathews Sisters, #2) by Sarah Mayberry Jaguin's Love (Dragon Lords of Valdier, #8) by S.E. Smith


message 6: by Sonja (last edited Feb 14, 2022 04:00PM) (new)

Sonja (sonjac) | 1364 comments Count me in for 5!
6/5 Read
1. Happy January Birthday!: Here's Looking at You (red cover)
2. Baby Names!: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming). The Duke Wears a Kilt(there’s a flower on the cover so it’s blooming!)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Rebel Without A Claus (contemporary)
4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- The Boss Who Stole Christmas (irritable character)
5. National Soup Month- The Christmas Wedding Guest (comfort read)
6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- People We Meet on Vacation (friends)
7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune (clouds on cover)
8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Delicious (fiery characters)
9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Bet Me (white clouds on cover)
10. Reader's Choice- Scandal Above Stairs

Rebel Without A Claus by Emma Hart The Boss Who Stole Christmas (Reindeer Falls, #1) by Jana Aston The Christmas Wedding Guest (Wishing Tree, #1) by Susan Mallery People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

Read:
Here's Looking at You by Mhairi McFarlane The Duke Wears a Kilt by Sarah Locksley Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim Delicious (Buchanans, #1) by Susan Mallery Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Scandal Above Stairs (Kat Holloway Mysteries, #2) by Jennifer Ashley


message 7: by Frankie (last edited Jan 27, 2022 11:49PM) (new)

Frankie Johnson | 429 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy January Birthday!:
Read a book published in January.
Reminders of Him-Colleen Hoover 1/27

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).
This month's names:
Liam (With Gilded Helmet),
Finn/Fynn (Fair),
Abigail (Joy of the Father),
Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).
(Finn Hamilton)
Better Luck Next Time-A.R. Casella 1/10

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase:
Read a book set in New Jersey and written by an author from New Jersey.
Rowe-Jessica Gadziala 1/02

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day-
Read a longer book.
The Will-Kristen Ashley 1/04

5. National Soup Month-
Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read.
Craving Molly-Nicole Jacquelyn 1/01

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day-
Read a book with an embrace in the story or book with friend(s) in it.
The Sound of Temptation-Dylan Allen 1/03

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day-
Read a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover.
A Merciful Promise-Kendra Elliot 1/07

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day-
Read a paranormal and with a 'fiery' character.
In Her Pumpkin Patch-Alina Jacobs 1/11

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day-
Read a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland).
(Australia)
Mr. Spencer-T.L. Swan 1/22

10. Reader's Choice-
Read any book of your choice!
This Day-Blanka Lipińska 1/03
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover Better Luck Next Time (Asheville Brewing #2) by A.R. Casella Rowe (Henchmen MC Next Generation, #4) by Jessica Gadziala The Will (Magdalene, #1) by Kristen Ashley Craving Molly (The Aces' Sons, #2) by Nicole Jacquelyn The Sound of Temptation by Dylan Allen A Merciful Promise (Mercy Kilpatrick, #6) by Kendra Elliot In Her Pumpkin Patch (Svensson Brothers #3) by Alina Jacobs Mr. Spencer (Mr. Series #2) by T.L. Swan This Day (365 Days, #2) by Blanka Lipińska


message 8: by Jo (last edited Jan 29, 2022 04:31PM) (new)

Jo | 105 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
My Spot!! ✨✨✨🥂🥂

7/10 Completed

✔01. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Red Cover - Enemy at the Gates - Vince Flynn (Kyle Mills) - 1/6 4.5💥

✔02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) Chloe - Snowbound at Christmas - Debbie Mason -1/22 - 3💥

✔️03. You can also read a Contemporary Romance - Lone Star Christmas - Delores Fossen - 1/29 - 4.5 💥

04. National Hangover Day (January 1): 🥴Read a story with an emotional or irritable character - Spy Another Day - Elizabeth Ellen Carter

05. National Soup Month: 🍜Read a story with a character with medical issue of some kind - Earl of Excess - Anna St. Claire

✔06. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): 🥰Read a book with an embrace on the cover - Live and Let Spy - Elizabeth Ellen Carter - 1/27 -
4.5 💥

07. Make Your Dreams Come True Day (January 13): 🧚🏼‍♀️Read a fairytale retelling -Once Upon a Midwinters Kiss - Fennce Edgewood (Beauty and the Beast retelling)

✔08. Appreciate A Dragon Day (January 16): paranormal - The Becoming - Nora Roberts - 1/5 - 4💥

✔09. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with white on the cover - Wild Rain -Beverly Jenkins - 1/2 - 5💥

✔10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice! Fortune Favors the Duke - Kristin Vayden - 1/25 3.5 💥

Enemy at the Gates (Mitch Rapp, #20) by Vince Flynn X Snowbound at Christmas by Debbie Mason X Lone Star Christmas (Coldwater Texas, #1) by Delores Fossen X Spy Another Day (The King's Rogues, #3) by Elizabeth Ellen Carter X The Earl of Excess (The Rakes of Mayhem, #1) by Anna St. Claire X Live and Let Spy (The King's Rogues, #1) by Elizabeth Ellen Carter X Once Upon a Midwinter's Kiss A Christmas Beauty-and-the-Beast Regency Romance by Fenna Edgewood X The Becoming (The Dragon Heart Legacy, #2) by Nora Roberts X Wild Rain (Women Who Dare, #2) by Beverly Jenkins X Fortune Favors the Duke (Cambridge Brotherhood, #1) by Kristin Vayden


message 9: by Tiki (last edited Feb 07, 2022 02:31PM) (new)

Tiki  | 489 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
6/6 Finally Completed




🎉01. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet. Published: January 08,2020
Dust of My Wings Dust of My Wings (Dante's Circle, #1) by Carrie Ann Ryan by: Carrie Ann Ryan (01/04/22)

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. This month's names: Liam, Finn/Fynn, Abigail and Chloe.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Emma Chase: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name.
*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.

🎉04. National Hangover Day (January 1): Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book.
Lara Lara (World of Hetar #1) by Bertrice Small by: Bertrice Small (01/12/22)

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it

🎉7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover:
An Unlucky Moon An Unlucky Moon (Dante's Circle, #3) by Carrie Ann Ryan by: Carrie Ann Ryan (01/06/22)

🎉8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character
Her Warriors' Three Wishes Her Warriors' Three Wishes (Dante's Circle, #2) by Carrie Ann Ryan by: Carrie Ann Ryan (01/05/22)

🎉9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)
The Seller The Seller by Loki Renard by: Loki Renard (01/07/22)

🎉10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice!
Sharing Shelby Sharing Shelby (Sanctum #1) by Pepper North by: Pepper North (01/03/22)


.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*• | 573 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10


✔️1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

Forbidden Nights with a Vampire (Love at Stake, #7) by Kerrelyn Sparks Forbidden Nights with a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks - 03/01/2022

✔️2. Baby Names!: Read 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! - Abigail (Joy of the Father )

Night Veil (Indigo Court, #2) by Yasmine Galenorn Night Veil by Yasmine Galenorn - 07/01/2022

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Read a Contemporary Romance

Jett (Arizona Vengeance, #10) by Sawyer Bennett Jett by Sawyer Bennett - 06/01/2021

✔️4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an irritable character

Damek's Redemption (Legacy, #6) by N.J. Walters Damek's Redemption by N.J. Walters - 04/01/2022

✔️5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind (Baden)

Riggs (Arizona Vengeance #11) by Sawyer Bennett Riggs by Sawyer Bennett - 06/01/2022

✔️6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace in the story

A Twist of Fate (A Stitch in Time #2) by Kelley Armstrong A Twist of Fate by Kelley Armstrong - 07/01/2022

✔️7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read an insta-love story

Legacy Found (Legacy, #3) by N.J. Walters Legacy Found by N.J. Walters - 02/01/2022

✔️8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal book

Isaiah's Haven (Legacy, #2) by N.J. Walters Isaiah's Haven by N.J. Walters - 01/01/2022

✔️9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black on the cover

The Vampire and the Virgin (Love at Stake, #8) by Kerrelyn Sparks The Vampire and the Virgin by Kerrelyn Sparks - 04/01/2022

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

Quinn's Quest (Legacy, #4) by N.J. Walters Quinn's Quest by N.J. Walters - 02/01/2021


message 11: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Jan 14, 2022 08:15PM) (new)

Fran | 12271 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
2/3 Read

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
2. Baby Names!:
This month's names: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name.
*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.
4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book
5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read
6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it
7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover
8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story- Mating the Huntress 1/8
9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover- First Dance 1/1
10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice!

First Dance (Vice, Virtue & Video, #0.5) by Bianca Giovanni Mating the Huntress (Monsters and Mates, #1) by Talia Hibbert


message 12: by Elaine (last edited Jan 27, 2022 08:13AM) (new)

Elaine | 84 comments January 2022 ~ Monthly Challenge

Read 10/10

1. Published in January: Kingston's Ransom Carole Mortimer 5☆ 27/1/22
2. Abigail: Her Reformed Rake Scarlett Scott 4☆ 15/1/22
3. Emma Chase: It's a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol 3☆ 1/1/22
4. Irritable character(s): Educated by The Earl Annabelle Anders 5☆ 13/1/22
5. Comfort read: A Cottage in Cornwall Laura Briggs 4☆ 9/1/22
6. Embrace on cover: The Awakening of Lady Flora Bronwen Evans 4☆ 2/1/22
7. Sky cover: Her White Wedding Tammy Andresen 5☆ 2/1/22
8. Fiery character: The Plain Bride Chasity Bowlin 5☆ 8/1/22
9. White on cover: Big-Hearted Cowboy Vicki Lewis Thompson 5☆ 3/1/22
10. Reader's Choice: The Viscount and the Hellion Alyssa Clarke 4☆ 10/1/22

Kingston's Ransom (Kingston Security 1) by Carole Mortimer Her Reformed Rake (Wicked Husbands, #3) by Scarlett Scott It's a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol (Tangled, #4.5) by Emma Chase Educated by The Earl (Miss Primm's Secret School for Budding Bluestockings, #2) by Annabelle Anders A Cottage in Cornwall (A Wedding in Cornwall Book 3) by Laura Briggs The Awakening of Lady Flora (The Bachelorette, #1) by Bronwen Evans Her White Wedding Regency Romance (Dark Duke's Legacy Book 7) by Tammy Andresen The Plain Bride (The Dunne Family, #5) by Chasity Bowlin Big-Hearted Cowboy (The Buckskin Brotherhood, #2) by Vicki Lewis Thompson The Viscount and the Hellion (Those Very Bad Fairbanks, #2) by Alyssa Clarke


message 13: by Connie N. (last edited Jan 31, 2022 01:59PM) (new)

Connie N. | 1313 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 1/1/22 to 1/31/22
10/10

1. Happy January Birthday! - Published in January - Shoreline Drive by Lily Everett - 1/9/22 ♥♥♥♥
Shoreline Drive (Sanctuary Island #2) by Lily Everett
Pub 1/28/14

2. Baby Names! - Includes a character with one of the following popular baby names: Liam, Finn/Fynn, Abigail and Chloe – Always, in December by Emily Stone - 1/11/22 ♥♥♥♥♥
Always, in December by Emily Stone
MC Max’s sister is Chloe

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Emma Chase - With an animal - Oliver: The Cat Who Saved Christmas by Sheila Norton - 1/10/22 ♥♥♥♥
Oliver The Cat Who Saved Christmas by Sheila Norton

4. National Hangover Day - With an emotional or irritable character - First Time Lucky? by Natalie Anderson - 1/23/22 ♥♥♥
First Time Lucky? by Natalie Anderson
Roxie kept running hot and cold, always sending mixed messages.

5. National Soup Month - Character with an illness or medical issue - Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper - 1/2/22 ♥♥♥
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Melody has celebral palsy.

6. Cuddle Up Day - With friend(s) in it - United We Spy by Ally Carter - 1/7/22 ♥♥♥♥
United We Spy (Gallagher Girls, #6) by Ally Carter
Cammie has her friends Macey, Bex, and Liz as backup.

7. Make Your Dreams Come True Day - Sky on the cover - I'll Be Home for Christmas by Karen Clarke - 1/5/22 ♥♥♥♥
I'll Be Home for Christmas by Karen Clarke

8. Appreciate A Dragon Day - With a 'fiery' character - Mile High by R.K. Lilley - 1/27/22 ♥♥♥
Mile High (Up in the Air, #2) by R.K. Lilley
James is an dominant character with a short temper.

9. Penguin Awareness Day - With black or white on the cover - Duke of Pleasure by Elizabeth Hoyt - 1/30/22 ♥♥♥♥
Duke of Pleasure (Maiden Lane, #11) by Elizabeth Hoyt
White shirt

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella - 1/14/22 ♥♥♥♥
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella

*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 1/30/22*****


message 14: by Heather (last edited Jan 19, 2022 12:43PM) (new)

Heather | 2144 comments 10/10

✔ Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
Three Bells, Two Bows and One Brother's Best Friend, Willa Nash

✔ 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.
This month's names: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).
The Mistletoe Motive, Chloe Liese

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Read one book written by Emma Chase.
Getting Real, Emma Chase

✔ Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book
Under Her Skin, Adriana Anders

✔ National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read
Meet Me in London, Georgia Toffolo

✔ Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it
Eight Perfect Hours, Lia Louis (friends)

✔ Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover
Rainshadow Road, Lisa Kleypas (sky)

✔ Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character
A Swift and Savage Tide, Chloe Neill (sea dragons)

✔ Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover.
Bayou Born, Hayley Edwards

✔ Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice!
A Season for Second Chances, Jenny Bayliss

Three Bells, Two Bows and One Brother's Best Friend (Holiday Brothers, #2) by Willa Nash The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese Getting Real (Getting Some, #3) by Emma Chase Under Her Skin (Blank Canvas, #1) by Adriana Anders Meet Me in London (Meet Me, #1) by Georgia Toffolo Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis Rainshadow Road (Friday Harbor, #2) by Lisa Kleypas A Swift and Savage Tide (Captain Kit Brightling, #2) by Chloe Neill Bayou Born (The Foundling, #1) by Hailey Edwards A Season for Second Chances by Jenny Bayliss


message 15: by Christine (last edited Jan 31, 2022 12:41PM) (new)

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

...10/10 Completed January 31

1. Happy January Birthday!: Red on the cover: Only Human by Sylvain Neuvel January 12, 5 stars

2. Baby Names!: Abigail: Abigail's New Hope by Mary Ellis January 23, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Overruled by Emma Chase January 8, 3 stars

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Irritable character: Cat of the Century by Rita Mae Brown January 11, 3 stars

5. National Soup Month- Comfort Read: Stone Cold Surrender by Brenda Jackson January 31, 4 stars

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Friends: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder January 24, 4 stars

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine January 18, 4 stars

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day: Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell January 15, 5 stars

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day: The Bookseller by Mark Pryor January 5, 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice- Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith January 27, 5 stars

Only Human (Themis Files, #3) by Sylvain Neuvel Abigail's New Hope (Wayne County, #1) by Mary Ellis Overruled (The Legal Briefs, #1) by Emma Chase Cat of the Century by Rita Mae Brown Stone Cold Surrender (The Westmorelands #4) by Brenda Jackson Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Any Way the Wind Blows (Simon Snow, #3) by Rainbow Rowell The Bookseller (Hugo Marston, #1) by Mark Pryor Child 44 (Leo Demidov, #1) by Tom Rob Smith


message 16: by JoAnne (last edited Jan 25, 2022 09:31PM) (new)

JoAnne (joannemwct) | 464 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
A Promised Tomorrow (The Yoder Family Saga Prequel) by Sylvia Price A Promised Tomorrow (The Yoder Family Saga Prequel) by Sylvia Price 1/2/22 4.5stars (1/1/22 + red skirt)

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).
The Christmas Promise by Richard Paul Evans The Christmas Promise by Richard Paul Evans 1/25/22 4stars (Abigail in writer's group; Liam is Justin's brother and works in DEA)

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

Fun Facts about Emma:
*Emma writes contemporary romance filled with humor, heat and heart.
*She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two misbehaving dogs.
*She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.
*Film rights for Royally Screwed and Tangled have been optioned!

*You may also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an child in the story
The Nantucket Beachfront Inn Sconset Beach Book One by Ainsley Keaton The Nantucket Beachfront Inn (Sconset Beach #1) by Ainsley Keaton 1/3/22 4stars (fits both; Charlotte and Matthew's baby daughter)

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or character
Digging Up Love (Taste of Love #1) by Chandra Blumberg Digging Up Love (Taste of Love #1) by Chandra Blumberg 1/5/22 4stars (Alisha cries at the drop of a hat and Quentin tears up a lot)

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind
Henry, Breaking the Pattern (Breaking the Pattern, #1) by P.D. Workman Henry, Breaking the Pattern (Breaking the Pattern, #1) by P.D. Workman 1/1/22 4.5stars (Henry - depression, drug use; his mom bi-polar)

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with friend(s) in it
The Wedding Setup A Short Story by Sonali Dev The Wedding Setup: A Short Story by Sonali Dev 1/5/2021 3.5stars (Emmitt and Ayesha; Ayesha and Bela)

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a book with clouds or a sky on the cover
The Amish Secret Wish by Laura V. Hilton The Amish Secret Wish (Hidden Springs #3) by Laura V. Hilton 1/9/22 4stars (both)

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a book with a 'fiery' character
The Grump's Girl Friday A Secret Pregnancy Romance (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers The Grump's Girl Friday: A Secret Pregnancy Romance (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers 1/7/22 4stars (Eric)

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white
The Marvelous Monroe Girls (Harbor Cove, #1) by Shirley Jump The Marvelous Monroe Girls by Shirley Jump 1/12/22 4stars (white hats)

10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice!
Peace for Yesterday (The Yoder Family Saga Book One) by Sylvia Price Peace for Yesterday (The Yoder Family Saga Book One) by Sylvia Price 1/7/22 4stars


message 17: by Chris (last edited Jan 25, 2022 03:23AM) (new)

Chris | 643 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
January 01 - January 31, 2022

Progress: 8/10

1. Happy January Birthday:
Read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Mafia Captive by Kitty Thomas

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

3. Featured Author Challenge:
Read a Contemporary Romance.
The Princess of Chaos by Candice M. Wright

4. National Hangover Day:
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

5. National Soup Month:
Diesel by L. Wilder

6. Cuddle Up Day:
Read a book with an embrace on the cover.
Tempted by Renee Rose

7. Make Your Dreams Come True Day:
Read an insta-love story.
Woody by Brynn Hale

8. Appreciate A Dragon Day:
Read a book with a 'fiery' character.
Ricochet by Candice M. Wright

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
Rewriting Yesterday by Candice M. Wright


message 18: by Patrizia (last edited Jan 21, 2022 02:09AM) (new)

Patrizia | 127 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
5/5 Romance

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

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

*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.
dog- Search and Defend by Heather Woodhaven 3 January; 4 1/2☆
Search and Defend (K-9 Search and Rescue Book 4) by Heather Woodhaven

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read
a character has dementia- Chiaro di luna a Virgin River (=Wild Man Creek) by Robyn Carr 12 January; 4 1/2☆
Chiaro di luna a Virgin River by Robyn Carr

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it
One Snowy Night by Patience Griffin 16 January; 5☆
One Snowy Night (Sweet Home, Alaska, #1) by Patience Griffin

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover
Wind River Protector by Lindsay McKenna 7 January; 4☆
Wind River Protector by Lindsay McKenna

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice!
Hailey's Haven by Laura Scott 20 Jnauary; 5☆
Hailey's Haven (Smoky Mountain Secrets #1) by Laura Scott


message 19: by Jonquil (last edited Jan 20, 2022 07:47PM) (new)

Jonquil | 357 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge

1/10 DONE

1. Happy January Birthday!: red on the cover Karen Rose Smith 1/3
Murder with Oolong Tea (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #6) by Karen Rose Smith
2. Baby Names!: character or author named Bob Mango Bob Bill Myers 1/11
3. Emma Chase: Tangled Emma Chase 1/8
4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- irritable character - the hostage prince Escape from Falaise John Flanagan 1/2
5. National Soup Month- character with an illness or medical issue Immune: a Journey into the Mysterious System that Keeps You Alive Philipp Dettmer 1/2
6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- embrace on cover Kat Turner 1/2
Hex, Love, and Rock & Roll (Coven Daughters #1) by Kat Turner
7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- insta-love story Quick-Draw Cowboy Joanna Wayne 1/2
8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- paranormal or fantasy story City of the Lost Stephen Blackmoore 1/1
9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- black or white on cover Barack Obama 1/3
Renegades Born in the USA by Barack Obama
10. Reader's Choice = Night Fall Kristi Belcamino 1/3


message 20: by Chelsea (new)

Chelsea | 10 comments January 1 - 31

Books Read : 0/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

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

Fun Facts about Emma:
*Emma writes contemporary romance filled with humor, heat and heart.
*She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two misbehaving dogs.
*She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.
*Film rights for Royally Screwed and Tangled have been optioned!

*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10


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MountainKat | 31575 comments Me! 🙋🏻‍♀️


message 22: by Leigh (last edited Jan 25, 2022 01:14PM) (new)

Leigh | 270 comments Romance Readers Reading Challenges 2022 January Monthly Challenge

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy January Birthday!:
(red cover) Christmas by Accident by Camron Wright 1/4

2. Baby Liam Three Mages and a Margarita (The Guild Codex Spellbound, #1) by Annette Marie 1/17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: will be made into a film or tv show. Blackberry Pie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #17) by Joanne Fluke 1/4

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character A ​Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4) by Sarah J. Maas 1/3

5. National Soup Month- South of Broad by Pat Conroy 1/9

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- (book with friend(s) in it) Another One Bites the Crust by H.Y. Hanna 1/19

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- (insta-love story) The Lies That Bind by Emily Giffin 1/13

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- paranormal Sapphire Flames (Hidden Legacy, #4) by Ilona Andrews 1/7

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- (black or white on the cover) Apple Strudel Alibi (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries #8) by H.Y. Hanna 1/21

10. Reader's Choice- Lady Osbaldestone's Christmas Goose (Lady Osbaldestone's Christmas Chronicles, #1) by Stephanie Laurens 1/5


message 23: by Avigail (last edited Jan 24, 2022 01:56PM) (new)

Avigail (avigailr) | 663 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge




8/10 Completed


01. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
The Vegetarian by Han Kang Translated by Deborah Smith. The Vegetarian by Han Kang

02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be an MC) or an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them. This month's names: Liam, Finn/Fynn, Abigail, and Chloe.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Emma Chase: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name.
*You may also read a book set in New Jersey or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been made into a film or tv show.

Zoey And The Nice Guy by Carter Ashby This is a contemporary romance, and also have children as part of the story.

04. National Hangover Day (January 1): 🥴Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book.
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. There are a couple of irritable characters in this story.

05. National Soup Month: 🍜Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read. A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard - social anxiety and hearing impaired

06. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): 🥰Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it. It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey- The main characters called their embrace the recharging dock station.

07. Make Your Dreams Come True Day (January 13): 🧚🏼‍♀️Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover.

08. Appreciate A Dragon Day (January 16): 🐲Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character.
In Cold Blood by Willow Rose The Police detective is a vampire. This book is a paranormal mystery

09. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland).
Imago by N.R. Walker The book is set in Tasmania, Australia.

10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yōko Ogawa

Book covers I read:
In Cold Blood (Detective Forrest Albu #1) by Willow Rose , Zoey And The Nice Guy (Big Girl Panties, #1) by Carter Ashby , The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett , A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard , It Happened One Summer (Bellinger Sisters, #1) by Tessa Bailey , The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yōko Ogawa , The Vegetarian by Han Kang , Imago (Imago, #1) by N.R. Walker ,


message 24: by mikaela (last edited Jan 28, 2022 07:09AM) (new)

mikaela (spinebreaker) (spinebreakerr) | 29 comments 10/10 Completed
Completion Date: 1/23/22



1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

Love at First Spite 1/15/22

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, storyline, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses).
This month's names: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).


The Wedding Ringer 1/5/22 - Liam is the main love interest and Finn is the best friend's husband!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name.
*You may also read a book set in New Jersey or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been made into a film or tv show.


The Royals Next Door 1/6/22

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book

Ain't Burned All the Bright 1/12/22

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read

Pride and Prejudice 1/6/22

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it

Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves 1/14/22

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover

Hunt the Stars 1/20/22

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character

Portrait of a Scotsman 1/4/22

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere

Carved in Stone 1/9/22

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

The Matrimonial Advertisement 1/23/22

1. Love at First Spite by Anna E. Collins 2. The Wedding Ringer by Kerry Rea 3. The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle 4. Ain't Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds 5. Pride and Prejudice (Seasons Edition -- Winter) by Jane Austen
6. Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves by Meg Long 7. Hunt the Stars (Starlight's Shadow, #1) by Jessie Mihalik 8. Portrait of a Scotsman (A League of Extraordinary Women, #3) by Evie Dunmore 9. Carved in Stone (The Blackstone Legacy, #1) by Elizabeth Camden 10. The Matrimonial Advertisement (Parish Orphans of Devon, #1) by Mimi Matthews


message 25: by AliciaJ (last edited Jan 20, 2022 06:23PM) (new)

AliciaJ | 1868 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
10/10 ~~Done! 🥳️💗😁

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
The Shattered Gates (Rifter #1) by Ginn Hale 1/11

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).
A Study in Death (Lady Darby Mystery, #4) by Anna Lee Huber (Fair) 1/11

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

Fun Facts about Emma:
*Emma writes contemporary romance filled with humor, heat and heart.
*She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two misbehaving dogs.
*She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.
*Film rights for Royally Screwed and Tangled have been optioned!

*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.
Bring On The Sprinkles by Mandy Bradley 1/15


4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book
The Play of His Life by Amy Aislin 1/2

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read
On a Midnight Clear by Lily Morton 1/4


6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it
Mr. Frosty Pants (Home for the Holidays, #1) by Leta Blake 1/4

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover
Bloody Vows (Lilah Love, #5) by Lisa Renee Jones 1/16


8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character
True Dead (Jane Yellowrock, #14) by Faith Hunter 1/15

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)
Agent Bayne (PsyCop, #9) by Jordan Castillo Price 1/18

10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice!
Servants of the Crossed Arrows (Rifter #2) by Ginn Hale 1/16


message 26: by Meagan (last edited Jan 18, 2022 12:34PM) (new)

Meagan Patterson | 144 comments January
3/10

1) Book published in January.
The Off Limits Rule
01/11/22

2) Baby name Chloe.
These Violent Delights

3) Contemporary Romance
A Step Toward Falling

4) emotional character
Holding Up the Universe

5) illness/medical issue
They Both Die at the End
01/13/22
well an oops on this one that's what I get for assuming

6) embrace on the cover
The Light We Lost

7) fairytale retelling
Desperate Measures

8) paranormal
Blood Brothers
1/14/22

9) Black and white cover
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

10) RC
The Happy Ever After Playlist

The Off Limits Rule (It Happened in Nashville, #1) by Sarah AdamsThese Violent Delights (These Violent Delights, #1) by Chloe GongA Step Toward Falling by Cammie McGovernHolding Up the Universe by Jennifer NivenThey Both Die at the End by Adam SilveraThe Light We Lost by Jill SantopoloDesperate Measures (Wicked Villains, #1) by Katee RobertBlood Brothers (Sign of Seven, #1) by Nora RobertsOn Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean VuongThe Happy Ever After Playlist (The Friend Zone, #2) by Abby Jimenez



message 27: by Georgina (last edited Jan 30, 2022 09:19PM) (new)

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

1. Happy January Birthday. Read a book published in January: An Angel for the Devil 31/1

2. Baby Names. Read a book that includes a character with one of the following popular baby names: Liam, Finn/Fynn, Abigail, Chloe: Act Your Age, Eve Brown 30/1

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase. Read one with an animal or child: The Way She Burns 31/1

4. Jan 1 - National Hangover Day. Read a longer book: Obsidio 9/1

5. National Soup Month. Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind: Contagious 15/1

6. Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day. Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friends in it: All Scot and Bothered 23/1

7. Jan 13 - Make Your Dreams Come True Day. Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover: The Farmer's Daughter 30/1

8. Jan 16 - Appreciate A Dragon Day. Read a paranormal: Desire Unchained 10/1

9. Jan 20 - Penguin Awareness Day. Read a book with black or white on the cover: Husky 30/1

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Bombshell 19/1

An Angel for the Devil by Jessa Kane Act Your Age, Eve Brown (The Brown Sisters, #3) by Talia Hibbert The Way She Burns by Jessa Kane Obsidio (The Illuminae Files, #3) by Amie Kaufman Contagious (The Contagium #1) by Emily Goodwin All Scot and Bothered (Devil You Know, #2) by Kerrigan Byrne The Farmer's Daughter by Jessa Kane Desire Unchained (Demonica #2) by Larissa Ione Husky by Jessa Kane Bombshell (Hell's Belles, #1) by Sarah MacLean


message 28: by Shan ~A~ (new)

Shan ~A~ | 1830 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed


01. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.

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. This month's names: Liam, Finn/Fynn, Abigail and Chloe.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Emma Chase: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name.
*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.

04. National Hangover Day (January 1): 🥴Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book.

05. National Soup Month: 🍜Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read.

06. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): 🥰Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it.

07. Make Your Dreams Come True Day (January 13): 🧚🏼‍♀️Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover.

08. Appreciate A Dragon Day (January 16): 🐲Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character.

09. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland).

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


message 29: by Jennie-Lee~abookishwonderer~ (last edited Jan 24, 2022 12:23PM) (new)

Jennie-Lee~abookishwonderer~ (abookishwonderer) | 9 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
Read: 3/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
🪅

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).
This month's names:
Liam (With Gilded Helmet),
Finn/Fynn (Fair),
Abigail (Joy of the Father),
Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).
🪅The Boss by Abigail Owen(MC: Finn Conleth)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name.
🪅Overruled by Emma Chase

✔️4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day: Read a story with an emotional or irritable character.
🪅No Perfect Hero by Nicole Snow▪️1/11/2022▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day: Read a book with an embrace on the cover.
🪅A Cowboy of Legend by Linda Broday

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover

✔️8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day: Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character
🪅Cards & Caravans by Cindy Spencer Pape▪️1/23/2022▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
🪅An Eye for an Eye by Irene Hannon▪️1/20/2022▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Books Read

No Perfect Hero (Heroes of Heart’s Edge, #1) by Nicole Snow A Cowboy of Legend (Lone Star Legends, #1) by Linda Broday Cards & Caravans (Gaslight Chronicles, #5) by Cindy Spencer Pape An Eye for an Eye (Heroes of Quantico, #2) by Irene Hannon


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Romanticbookworm | 410 comments I'm in

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

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

Fun Facts about Emma:
*Emma writes contemporary romance filled with humor, heat and heart.
*She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two misbehaving dogs.
*She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.
*Film rights for Royally Screwed and Tangled have been optioned!

*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

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


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Sarena 2022 January Monthly Challenge
4/10

1. Happy January Birthday!:
Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

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

You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day: Read a longer book:
A Sword of Ice
A Sword of Ice (Fae Elementals, #2) by Aleera Anaya Ceres

5. National Soup Month:Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day:Read a book with with friend(s) in it. friends to lovers
Truth or Dare
Truth or Dare by Danielle Allen

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day: Read a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover
Ignite the Stars
Ignite the Stars (Ignite the Stars, #1) by Maura Milan

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day: Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character:
A Dance With Fire
A Dance With Fire (Fae Elementals, #1) by Aleera Anaya Ceres

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day: Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere

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


message 32: by Melissa (last edited Feb 01, 2022 06:53PM) (new)

Melissa Mccabe | 88 comments 6/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet. - Where They Found Her -Finished 1/23

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. This month's names: Liam, Finn/Fynn, Abigail and Chloe.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Emma Chase: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name.
*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.

4. National Hangover Day (January 1): 🥴Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book. - Redeeming Love - Finished 1/2

5. National Soup Month: 🍜Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read.-Ask Again, Yes -Finished 1/22

6. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): 🥰Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it.

7. Make Your Dreams Come True Day (January 13): 🧚🏼‍♀️Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover. -The Plot- Finished 1/31

8. Appreciate A Dragon Day (January 16): 🐲Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character. - The Taking of Jake Livingston - Finished 1/29

9. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland).

10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice! - Grown -finished


message 33: by Aminko (last edited Feb 05, 2022 04:00PM) (new)

Aminko | 653 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
1 January to 31 January, 2022

Read: 2


1. Happy January Birthday!: Fire in His Blood by Ruby Dixon

2. Baby Names!: Beautifully Cruel by J. T. Geissinger

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Royally Screwed by Emma Chase

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day: Law Man by Kristen Ashley

5. National Soup Month: Bound by Blood by Piper Davenport

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day: Savage Urges by Suzanne Wright

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day: Guarding His Obsession by Alexa Riley (16/1/2022) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day: Death of Darkness by Dianne Duvall

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day: Hollywood Princess by Natasha Madison (30/1/2022)⭐️⭐️⭐️

10. Reader's Choice: The Hot Shot by Kristen Callihan

Fire in His Blood (Fireblood Dragon #1) by Ruby Dixon Beautifully Cruel (Beautifully Cruel, #1) by J.T. Geissinger Royally Screwed (Royally, #1) by Emma Chase Law Man (Dream Man, #3) by Kristen Ashley Bound by Blood (Cauld Ane Series, #1) by Piper Davenport Savage Urges (The Phoenix Pack, #5) by Suzanne Wright Guarding His Obsession by Alexa Riley Death of Darkness (Immortal Guardians, #9) by Dianne Duvall Hollywood Princess (Hollywood Royalty, #2) by Natasha Madison The Hot Shot (Game On, #4) by Kristen Callihan


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Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1842 comments I'm in.

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1. Happy January Birthday!:
❄️Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
Marriage or Ruin for the Heiress - Lauri Robinson (HH#1628 - Jan 2022) - Jan 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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).
A Proposal in Provence - Donna Alward (HR #4792 - Feb 2022) (verdant and blooming - perfume making) - Jan 25

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

Fun Facts about Emma:
*Emma writes contemporary romance filled with humor, heat and heart.
*She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two misbehaving dogs.
*She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.
*Film rights for Royally Screwed and Tangled have been optioned!

❄️*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.
A Child's Christmas Wish - Makenna Lee (HSE #2867 - Oct 2021) - Jan 5

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day-
❄️Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book
The Midwife's Miracle Twins - Caroline Anderson (HMED #1227 - Feb 2022) - Jan 9

5. National Soup Month-
❄️Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read
Marriage Miracle in Emergency - Scarlet Wilson (HMED #1221 - Jan 2022) - Jan 4

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day-
❄️Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it
A Bee in Her Bonnet - Sharon Buchbinder (CPC Publishing - Nov 2021) - Jan 18

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day-
❄️Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover
Alaskan Christmas Escape - Juno Rushdan (HI #2041 - Dec 2021) (sky) - Jan 24

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day-
❄️Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character
Code Name: Virgo - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Publishing - Jan 2022) - Jan 18

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day-
❄️Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)
Christmas Bodyguard - Rachel Lee (HI #2038 - Dec 2021) (white church) - Jan 31

10. Reader's Choice-
❄️Read any book of your choice!
The Penniless Debutante - Janice Preston (HH #1614 - Nov 2021) - Jan 3



Marriage or Ruin for the Heiress by Lauri Robinson A Proposal in Provence by Donna Alward A Child's Christmas Wish by Makenna Lee The Midwife's Miracle Twins by Caroline Anderson Marriage Miracle in Emergency by Scarlet Wilson A Bee in Her Bonnet (Cat's Paw Cove #24) by Sharon Buchbinder Alaskan Christmas Escape (Fugitive Heroes Topaz Unit #2) by Juno Rushdan Code Name Virgo (Zodiac Tactical #2) by Janie Crouch Conard County Christmas Bodyguard by Rachel Lee The Penniless Debutante by Janice Preston


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message 36: by Barbara ★ (last edited Jan 27, 2022 11:32AM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments January Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/9

✔ 1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
Vicious - V.E. Schwab 1/2

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name. *You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.
Equal Parts - Emma Winters 1/16

✔ 4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book
1Q84 - Haruki Murakami (925 pages) 1/25

✔ 5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read
The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Eragon - Christopher Paolini 1/21

✔ 6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it
Devil Days in Deadwood - Ann Charles 1/19

✔ 7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover
Reading Up a Storm - Eva Gates 1/14

✔ 8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character
Secret of the Gargoyles - Rebecca Chastain 1/15

✔ 9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)
The Library Policeman - Stephen King 1/25

✔ 10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice!
Vengeful - V.E. Schwab 1/13

Vicious (Villains, #1) by V.E. Schwab Equal Parts by Emma Winters 1Q84 (1Q84 #1-3) by Haruki Murakami The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm (Tales from Alagaësia, #1) by Christopher Paolini Devil Days in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery) by Ann Charles Reading Up a Storm (Lighthouse Library Mystery #3) by Eva Gates Secret of the Gargoyles (Gargoyle Guardian Chronicles, #3) by Rebecca Chastain The Library Policeman by Stephen King Vengeful (Villains, #2) by V.E. Schwab

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


message 37: by Melike (last edited Jan 02, 2022 07:02PM) (new)

Melike | 20 comments January Monthly Challenge

READ: 0/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

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

Fun Facts about Emma:
*Emma writes contemporary romance filled with humor, heat and heart.
*She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two misbehaving dogs.
*She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.
*Film rights for Royally Screwed and Tangled have been optioned!

*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read
P.S. I Love YouCecelia Ahern

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it The Dating PlaybookFarrah Rochon

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover An Offer From a GentlemanJulia Quinn

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

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


message 38: by Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (last edited Mar 07, 2022 07:17PM) (new)

Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 1190 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
0/10 Completed

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January Arsenic and Old Books 02/16/2022

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

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

Fun Facts about Emma:
*Emma writes contemporary romance filled with humor, heat and heart.
*She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two misbehaving dogs.
*She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.
*Film rights for Royally Screwed and Tangled have been optioned!

*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book

5. National Soup Month- Read a comfort read
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 01/09/2022

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling Cursed 02/27/2022

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story Blood Cross 03/07/2022

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

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


message 39: by =MYSTIQUE= (last edited Jan 14, 2022 11:24PM) (new)

=MYSTIQUE= | 186 comments Hello, count me in.
Happy Reading!!!
💟📚📖ROMANCE READERS READING CHALLENGE📖📚💟
2022 January Monthly Challenge
January 01 - January 31, 2022

✅✅✅✅✅✅✅CHALLENGE COMPLETED✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
Progress: 7/3

✔️1. Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
- Mr. Jingle Bells 1/2/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*Cover has red

🥀2. 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).
This month's names: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

🥀3. Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name. Link to Emma Chase's backlist -https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

✔️4. Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book
- Choosing Us 1/12/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
* Tearjerker

✔️5. Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read
- Without You 1/7/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
* Rhett had cancer

✔️6. Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it
- Any Given Lifetime 1/3/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
* Neil & Joshua are in an embrace
✔️7. Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover
- Of Beast and Beauty 1/4/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️8. Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character
- Home for the Holidays 1/13/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🥀9. Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

✔️10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice!
- Love Always, Wild 1/5/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mr. Jingle Bells (Home for the Holidays, #3) by Leta Blake 2 3 Choosing Us (More Than Friends, #10) by Aria Grace Without You by Marley Valentine Any Given Lifetime by Leta Blake Of Beast and Beauty (Daughters of Eville #1) by Chanda Hahn Home for the Holidays (Night Huntress, #6.5) by Jeaniene Frost 9 Love Always, Wild (For Him, #1) by A.M. Johnson


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Mave | 239 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
January 01 - January 31, 2022
0/5 Read


1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
2. Baby Names!:
This month's names: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name.
*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.
4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book
5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read
6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it
7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover
8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character
9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)
10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice!


message 41: by Michele (last edited Jan 01, 2022 08:31PM) (new)

Michele (guilliem) | 55 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in January or red on the cover How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan - TBD

02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC)

03. You can also read a Contemporary Romance Bad Luck Bridesmaid by Allison Rose Greenberg - TBD

04. National Hangover Day (January 1): 🥴Read a story with an emotional or irritable character

05. National Soup Month: 🍜Read a story with a character with medical issue of some kind

06. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): 🥰Read a book with an embrace on the cover

07. Make Your Dreams Come True Day (January 13): 🧚🏼‍♀️Read a fairytale retelling

08. Appreciate A Dragon Day (January 16): a book with a 'fiery' character

09. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with white on the cover

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

How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan . 2. Bad Luck Bridesmaid by Alison Rose Greenberg 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10


message 42: by Shelley (last edited Jan 12, 2022 03:13AM) (new)

Shelley | 253 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge

1. Happy January Birthday! RAB with red on the cover. Dark Tides - 1/9/22

2. Baby Names!: RAB that includes a character 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, storyline, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning. This month's names: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: RAB written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name.

*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice! - Stupid Machine - 1/10/22

Dark Tides (The Fairmile, #2) by Philippa Gregory Stupid Machine by Mark Niemann-Ross


message 43: by Marta (last edited Jan 31, 2022 04:36PM) (new)

Marta | 6 comments Hi, I'm in!

2022 January Monthly Challenge

8/10 books

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese 1/02

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Read one book written by Emma Chase or any author with her first or last name. Link to Emma Chase's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.
Getting Real (Getting Some, #3) by Emma Chase 1/31

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book
Broken French by Natasha Boyd 1/08

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with a medical issue of some kind
From the Embers by Aly Martinez 1/22 2,5*

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it
The Varsity Dad Dilemma by Lex Martin 1/15

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling
Ravished by Amanda Quick 1/30

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)
Private Charter by N.R. Walker 1/23 Australia 3*

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

My Summer in Seoul by Rachel Van Dyken 1/09


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April Raimond | 1422 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

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

Fun Facts about Emma:
*Emma writes contemporary romance filled with humor, heat and heart.
*She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two misbehaving dogs.
*She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.
*Film rights for Royally Screwed and Tangled have been optioned!

*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

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


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.


message 45: by LaurLa (last edited Feb 01, 2022 01:58PM) (new)

LaurLa | 5085 comments January Monthly Challenge
January 2022

My Monthly Challenge (msg 46)

Books Read ➺ 10

Blood Heir (Aurelia Ryder, #1) by Ilona Andrews He's No Angel (Heaven Can Wait, #1) by Jacquie D'Alessandro Getting Real (Getting Some, #3) by Emma Chase Professor Feelgood (Masters of Love #2) by Leisa Rayven The Devil You Know (Mercenary Librarians, #2) by Kit Rocha Crave (The Boys of Winter, #1) by Violet Vaughn Deadly Creed (Red Team #8) by Elaine Levine Born of Embers (Phoenix Rising, #1) by Quinn Arthurs Bite Me (Pride, #9) by Shelly Laurenston My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren

☑️1. Happy January Birthday!
🔹Read a book published in January
🔹Blood Heir ➺ 01.13 ★★★★

☑️2. Baby Names!
🔹This month's names: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming)
🔹He's No Angel ➺ 01.07 ★★★

☑️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase
🔹Read one book written by Emma Chase
🔹Getting Real ➺ 01.30 ★★★★

☑️4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day
🔹Read a story with an emotional or irritable character
🔹Professor Feelgood ➺ 01.17 ★★★★

☑️5. National Soup Month
🔹Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue
🔹The Devil You Know ➺ 01.29 ★★★★

☑️6. Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day
🔹Read a book with an embrace on the cover
🔹Crave ➺ 01.13 ★★★

☑️7. Jan 13 - Make Your Dreams Come True Day
🔹Read a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover
🔹Deadly Creed ➺ 01.04 ★★★★

☑️8. Jan 16 - Appreciate A Dragon Day
🔹Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character
🔹Born of Embers ➺ 01.22 ★★★★

☑️9. Jan 20 - Penguin Awareness Day
🔹Read a book with black or white on the cover
🔹Bite Me ➺ 01.23 ★★★★

☑️10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!
🔹My Favorite Half-Night Stand ➺ 01.02 ★★★★


message 46: by Mary! (last edited Jan 31, 2022 04:36PM) (new)

Mary! (u2sadie) | 85 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - 31, 2022
10/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan 01/13/2022

2. Baby Names!: Liam (With Gilded Helmet)
Always, in December by Emily Stone 01/04/2022

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: You can also read a Contemporary Romance
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox 01/01/2022

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a longer book
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers 01/09/2022 (816 pages)

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind
Always, in December by Emily Stone 01/04/2022

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory 01/03/2022
Royal Holiday (The Wedding Date, #4) by Jasmine Guillory

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel 01/27/2022
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo 01/16/2022

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover
Hard Christmas by Barbara D'Amato 01/07/2022
Hard Christmas by Barbara D'Amato

10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice!
Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer 01/17/2022


message 47: by =MYSTIQUE= (last edited Jan 02, 2022 11:53PM) (new)

=MYSTIQUE= | 186 comments Updated message #40

Progress: 1/3

✔️1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
- Mr. Jingle Bells (Home for the Holidays, #3) by Leta Blake Mr. Jingle Bells 1/2/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
* Cover has red


message 48: by Chantal (last edited Feb 01, 2022 11:39AM) (new)

Chantal | 7 comments 2022 January Monthly Challenge

Read: 8/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

✔️2. Baby Names!:
This month's names: Liam + Finn
- The Wedding Ringer by Kerry Rea - (1/21/22)

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Emma Chase: Read one book written by any author with her first or last name.
- When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord - (1/9/22)

✔️4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a longer book
- Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan - (1/28/22)

✔️5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue
- Love at First Spite by Anna E. Collins - (1/23/22)

✔️6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover
- Starling by Isabel Strychacz (1/12/22)

✔️7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling
- House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig - (1/31/22)

✔️8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story
- The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks - (1/16/22)

✔️9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day - Read a book a setting in the Southern Hemisphere
- The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker (1/4/22)

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

The Keeper of Night (The Keeper of Night, #1) by Kylie Lee Baker When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord Starling by Isabel Strychacz The Witch Collector (The Witch Walker Trilogy, #1) by Charissa Weaks The Wedding Ringer by Kerry Rea Love at First Spite by Anna E. Collins Daughter of the Moon Goddess (The Celestial Kingdom Duology, #1) by Sue Lynn Tan House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig


message 49: by Cyliena (last edited Jan 27, 2022 01:02PM) (new)

Cyliena | 401 comments Here's mine!

Completed: 4/3
1. Happy January Birthday!: Emperor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1/19)
2. Baby Names!:
3. FAC - Emma Chase: Tangled
4. National Hangover Day:
5. National Soup Month: A Stolen Season: London ⭐⭐⭐ (1/16)
6. Cuddle Up Day:
7. Make Your Dreams Come True Day:
8. Appreciate a Dragon Day:
9. Penguin Awareness Day: Who's That Earl ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1/14)
10. Reader's Choice: Oddball ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1/27) and Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village

Emperor (Galactic Kings #2) by Anna Hackett Tangled (Tangled, #1) by Emma Chase A Stolen Season London (A Stolen Season, #3) by Tamara Gill Who's That Earl (Love and Let Spy, #1) by Susanna Craig Oddball (Sarah's Scribbles, #4) by Sarah Andersen Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson
(view spoiler)


Maddielucy(Patti) January Monthly Challenge

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

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, storyline, scene or cover art 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: Liam (With Gilded Helmet), Finn/Fynn (Fair), Abigail (Joy of the Father), Chloe (Verdant and Blooming).

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

Fun Facts about Emma:
*Emma writes contemporary romance filled with humor, heat and heart.
*She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two misbehaving dogs.
*She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.
*Film rights for Royally Screwed and Tangled have been optioned!

*You may also read a book set in New Jersey, or written by an author from New Jersey. You can also read a Contemporary Romance or a book with an animal or child or an active or excited character in the story or a book that has been or will be made into a film or tv show.

4. Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read a story with an emotional or irritable character or a story that makes you emotional or makes you feel strongly in some way or read a longer book

5. National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read

6. Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it

7. Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon or a sky on the cover

8. Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character

9. Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland)

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


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!!


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