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Yay! I am of course in :)The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow cover: A Shiver of Light
March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead. (This book had both!): Not a Drop to Drink
March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book with a red cover. Third Grave Dead Ahead
March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book with a character in the military. Touch & Geaux
March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read the first book in a series: Hot Ink
March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind. Cop Out
March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher. Skin Deep
March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something: Nefertiti's Heart
March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut! The Warlord Wants Forever (new author)
March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green.
March 9th is Panic Day. Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable. Mystery Man 3/20 This book made me so mad!
March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls. Inner Demons 3/22
March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end. Clean Sweep
I'm in for Bluestocking - 5 to 8 books (going for 6)Start Date: March 1, 2015
End Date: March 31, 2015
Read: 5/6
Task Options
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
✔◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead. The Good Girl - read 3/14/15 - Mary Kubica is a new-to-me author.
✔◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals. The Lost World - read 3/5/15 - features dinosaurs!
✔◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
The Damned - read 3/22/15
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
✔◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
Station Eleven - read 3/27/15 - Emily St. John Mandel is a new-to-me author
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
✔◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
The Well of Lost Plots - read 3/31/15 - rated 4.08
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
Starting Level: Daring Daffodil - 1-4 booksFinished: 3/4
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
new female author: Bethany Bazile -
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
red cover -
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
first in a series:
This does sound fun - I'll play! I'm going for Bluestocking:◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West Gregory Maguire read 3/20
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL. First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love, and Jane Austenby Charlie Lovett read 3/17
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut! Get in Trouble by Kelly Link - currently reading
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable. The Girl on the Trainby Paula Hawkins - currently reading
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery. The Art of Hearing Heartbeatsby Jan-Philipp Sendker read 3/15
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
Looks like a lot of fun so I'm in and reserving my spot :)Bluestocking - 5-8 Books - COMPLETED - 29/3/15
New female author & strong female lead: Susan Fanetti -
- 8/3/15Green cover:
- 20/3/15White cover:
- 3/3/15Set in Space:
- 29/3/15Water on cover:
- 25/3/15Rating higher than 3.14:
- 15/3/15
=========================================================Tasks Completed: 8/15
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✔ March is Irish American Month.
Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
--> Iced
✔ March is Women’s History Month.
Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
--> Ugly Girls
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb.
Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
✔ The flower of March is the daffodil.
Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
--> Predominately White Cover: Touch & Geaux - Read 3/6 ☆☆☆☆☆
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war.
Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
✔ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.
Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
--> Ball & Chain - Read 3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆
✔ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs.
Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
--> Final Book in Series: The Prophet - Read 3/2 ☆☆☆☆☆
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US.
Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
✔ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change!
Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
--> New author: Diana Copland (A Reason To Believe) - Read 3/2 ☆☆☆.5
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out,
read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day.
Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday.
Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
--> Book:
✔ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day.
Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
--> Tell the Wolves I'm Home - Read 3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth.
Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
✔ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day.
Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
--> My Sister's Grave - Read 3/2 ☆☆☆.5
5-8 Books Task -DONE◄ March is Irish American Month.
Read a book that takes place in Ireland:
◄ March is Women’s History Month.
Read a book by a new to you female author:
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs.
Read the first book in a series.
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day.
Read a book where the main cover color is green:
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States.
Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation:
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day.
Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
Stacie's Marvelous March Challenge Duration: March 1/15 - March 31/15
Levels: Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
Tasks
◄ March is Irish American Month.
Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month.
Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb.
Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil.
Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war.
Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.
Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs.
Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US.
Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change!
Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out,
read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day.
Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday.
Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day.
Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth.
Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day.
Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
Stacie's Marvelous March Challenge Duration: 01 March - 31 March 2015
Tasks completed: 8
Tasks
◄ Irish American Month.
✔In the Woods takes place in Dublin 26Mar
◄ Women’s History Month.
✔Ambulance Girl: How I Saved Myself By Becoming an EMT New to me female author 22Mar
◄ Daffodil
✔Don't Look Twice title starts with D 17Mar
◄ Military
✔Champion Character in the military 16Mar
◄ Old Stuff Day
✔The Risk of Darkness new to me author 06Mar
◄ Pi Day
✔Tappakaa Peter Pan average rating 3.83 03Mar
◄ First day of Spring
✔Taivaslaulu The MC gives birth to twins 07Mar
◄ Smoke and Mirrors Day
✔Extinction Game 30Mar
Marvelous March - Luck of the IrishBooks completed: 9/9
✔ Read a book with a strong female lead.
Magic Slays Finished: 1/3
✔ Read a book featuring animals.
Magic Rises Finished 1/3 (Features, Lion, wolves, bears etc)
✔ Read a book that has a predominately white cover.
Succubus Shadows Read: 9/3
✔ Read a book about war.
Obsidian Flame Read 17/3
✔ Read the first book in a series.
Dead Girls Are Easy Read 15/3
✔ Read a book featuring someone who plays a sport.Bloodlines Read 5/3 (Football)
✔ Read a book from a new author. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs Finished 2/3
✔ Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher.
Winterblaze Read 11/3 (av. 3,99)
✔ Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
Shadowdance Read 3/14 The protagonist is a serial killer (while at the same time working to solve the case)
Duration: 1 March - 30 MarchRead: 12/8
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
✔Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healey - 29.3.15 ★★★★★
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
✔Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass - 11.3.15 ★★
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
✔If on a Winter's Night a Traveller by Italo Calvino - 5.3.15 ★★★
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
✔The Martian By Andy Weir - 3.3.15 ★★★★
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
✔All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr - 13.3.15 ★★★★★
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
✔Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling - 20.3.15 ★★★★ (223, 1997)
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
✔The Natural by Bernard Malamud - 24.3.15 ★★★
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
✔Things Can Only Get Better: Eighteen Miserable Years in the Life of a Labour Supporter, 1979-1997 by John O'Farrell - 21.3.15 ★★★★
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
✔Ghost Story By Peter Straub - 31.3.15 ★★★★
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
✔Tooth and Nail by Ian Rankin - 8.3.15 ★★★★
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
✔
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell - 18.3.15 ★★ ◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
✔We Were Liars by E. Lockhart - 27.3.15 ★★★★
Marvelous March Challenge Duration: March 01 - March 31
Level: Bluestocking
Finished: 8/8 <--DONE! :)
◄ March is Irish American Month. : Hunted 03/04/2015
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. : Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital 03/12/2015
◄ March is Women’s History Month. : Orphan Train 03/06/2015
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch 03/15/2015
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. : His Majesty's Dragon 03/06/2015
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. : Case Histories 03/11/2015
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. : Night Broken 03/23/2015
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. : The Girl on the Train 03/24/2015
I'm so in! My first EVER reading challenge :o
I'm in! I'll go for at least Daring Daffodil, but may do more.◄ Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland. Dark Witch 3/14
◄ Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author and with a strong female lead. Extreme Exposure 3/2
◄ In like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book featuring animals. Then Came You 3/17
◄ Daffodil. Read a book where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL. Alien in the Family 3/2
◄ Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space. Beneath a Trojan Moon 3/1
◄ March, verb. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military. In Rides Trouble 3/14
◄ Pisces and Aries. Read a book with water on the cover. The Hero 3/7
◄ March Madness. Read a book featuring someone who plays a sport. Game, Set, Match 3/8
◄ Old Stuff Day. Read a book from a new author. Valkyrie Rising 3/3
◄ Panic Day. Read a book that calms you down! Jayne Ann Krentz's books are comfort reads for me: The Family Way 3/6
◄ Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
◄ Pi Day. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
◄ Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book where the main cover color is green. Taken in Death 3/1
◄ Spring. Read a book where the main character gives birth. Nobody's Baby But Mine 3/2
◄ National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something. Use of Weapons 3/11
READ: 13
I'm in Stacie! March 16 is my birthday so ya March is pretty cool :)Start Date: March 1, 2015
End Date: March 31, 2015
Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
Task Options
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author. Circle of Friends 3/29/15
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead. Cinder 3/30/15
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover. The Expats 3/12/15
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military. Atonement 3/10/15
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series. Cress 3/31/15
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable. American Psycho 3/7/15
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery. Scarlet 3/30/15
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it. Love the One You're With 3/3/15
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business). The Adorned 3/22/15
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something. The Firm 3/24/15
March Challenge Level: Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
1◄ Women’s History Month --
2◄ In like a lion and go out like a lamb --
3◄ Daffodil --
4◄ Mars -- A Study in Silks ---- Emma Holloway
5◄ Walk in a military manner --
6◄ Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs --
7◄ Girl Scout Day ----
8◄ Pi Day ----
9◄ Saint Patrick’s Day --
10◄ National Smoke and Mirrors Day --
10/10
I'll try this one.4/0
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
I missed February's challenge due to moving but I'm in for March.READ: 10/10
✔1. ◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
Last Stand of Dead Men - Derek Landy (in Ireland) 3/16
✔2. ◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
Sunrise with a Notorious Lord - Alexandria Hawkins (female author) 3/8
✔3. ◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
Alice in Zombieland - Gena Showalter (starts with A) 3/3
✔4. ◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
Warrior's Redemption - Melissa Mayhue (red cover) 3/22
✔5. ◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
SEAL of Honor - Tonya Burrows (hero is a SEAL) 3/10
✔6. ◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
West of Want - Laura Kaye (water on cover) 3/21
✔7. ◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
Playing to Win - Jaci Burton (football player) 3/4
✔8. ◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
Hell on Wheels - Julie Ann Walker (new author) 3/19
✔9. ◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
Buried - Kendra Elliot (green cover) 3/17
✔10. ◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
Crimson - Jordan Summers (werewolf) 3/16
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
I'm in at level Luck of the Irish. Thanks for the challenge!10/10 completed
◄ Irish American Month - takes place in Ireland or written by an Irish author.
The Secret Place by Tana French (3/19) ★★★★
◄ Women's History Month - new to you female author.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (3/10) ★★★★
◄ Daffodil - first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella (audio book, 3/17) ★★★★
◄ Mars, the Roman god of war - red cover.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion (3/1) ★★★
◄ March - character in the military.
First Meetings in Ender's Universe by Orson Scott Card (3/3) ★★★★
◄ Old Stuff Day - new genre or author.
Electric Literature no. 1 by various authors (3/2) ★★★★★
◄ Panic Day - makes you feel uncomfortable.
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (3/27) ★★★★
◄ Pi Day - average rating of 3.14 or higher.
Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison (3/15) ★★★★
◄ Saint Patrick's Day - main cover color is green.
Sky Burial by Xinran (3/7) ★★★★
◄ National Smoke and Mirrors Day - the main character is hiding something.
Fairest by Marissa Meyer (3/12) ★★★
I'm in.Daring Daffodil
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◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author.
Sacred Hearts - 3/3/15
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
All the Light We Cannot See - 15/3/15
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space or a book about war (fits both).
Red Rising - 8/3/15
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick.
The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss - 8/3/15
Welcome to the challenge, everyone!Great job on the challenge, Stacie :D.
Stacie's Marvelous March Challenge Duration: March 1/15 - March 31/15
Level:
NBRC: Marvelous MarchDuration: March 1 - March 31
Levels: Daring Daffodil: 1 - 4 books
Books Read: 4/4 - completed on Mar 31, 2015
1. March is Irish American Month: Read a book that takes place in Ireland.
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by Tana French - Mar 312. March is Women’s History Month: Read a book by a new to you female author.
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by Anne Rice - Mar 203. The flower of March is the daffodil: Read a book that has a predominately yellow cover.
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by Kim Harrison - Mar 34. March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war: Read a book about war.
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by George R.R. Martin - Mar 29
Time Limit: 03/01/15 - 03/31/15Level: Bluestocking
Finished: 5/5
Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
- Duplex ✓
Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
- The Family That Couldn't Sleep: A Medical Mystery ✓
Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
- Xenocide ✓
Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
- Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics By Its Most Brilliant Teacher ✓
Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
- The Undead: Organ Harvesting, the Ice-Water Test, Beating Heart Cadavers--How Medicine Is Blurring the Line Between Life and Death ✓
March 2015◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book with a strong female lead-The Raft 3-7-15
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover-Ever After Bird 3-9-15
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book with a red cover.- Girls Who Rocked the World 3-16-15
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day-Read a book from a new author- Rush Revere and the American Revolution 3-2-15
◄ March 14th is Pi Day-. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher-The War That Saved My Life 3-19-15
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book where the main cover color is green-Better To Wish 3-3-15
I'm such a nerd. I'm excited to see all the people that like the challenge. Kind of makes me want to write more but my creativity is dead for now.
I've decide to tackle Luck of the Irish: 8+ booksChallenge Complete
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning✔️
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen✔️
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard✔️
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon✔️
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
The Forever Song by Julie Kagawa✔️
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
The Curse Keepers by Denise Grover Swank✔️
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop✔️
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
The Curse Breakers by Denise Grover Swank✔️
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
Infamous by Sherrilyn Kenyon✔️
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill✔️(Re-read)
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon✔️
Level: Daring Daffodil: 1 - 4 booksRead: 1 (Reading a 2nd atm)
Tasks:
- March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday.
- March is Women’s History Month.
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Luck of the Irish: 8+ booksBooks Read: 11 / 13
1◄ Irish American Month. Read a book that was written by an Irish author. In the Woods by Tana French 3/24/15
2◄ Women’s History Month. Read a book with a strong female lead. This Shattered World by Meagan Spooner Amie Kaufman 3/11/15
3◄ In like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that is featuring animals. Falling from Horses: A Novel by Molly Gloss
4◄ Daffodil. Read a book where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL. Angelfall by Susan Ee
5◄ Mars, the Roman god of war. book with a red cover. Rooms by Lauren Oliver 3/3/15
6◄ March: to walk in a military manner. Read a book with a character in the military. The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith 3/9/15
7◄ Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with fire on the cover. The Scorch Trials by James Dashner 3/14/15
9◄ Old Stuff Day. Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut! Zero Day by David Baldacci 3/23/15
11◄ Girl Scout Day. Read a book about a group of girls. Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers 3/2/15
12◄ Pi Day, Read a book that was published in March of 2014. The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski 3/30/15
13◄ Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book with a cover that is is green. A House Without Windows by Stevie Turner 3/3/15
14◄ First day of Spring in the United States. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind. The Burn Journals by Brent Runyon 3/4/15
15◄ National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something. Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige 3/1/15
Looks fun ! I'm in. :)Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
Total books read: 14
The only task I didn't get was #1 - a book set in Ireland or an Irish author. :)
Task Options
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
The Ride of Her Life New female author. 3/1
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
A Sensible Arrangement Starts with a bang and then goes no where. 3/4
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
It Happened at the Fair White cover. 3/5
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
Genghis: Birth of an Empire Lots of warring. 3/6
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
The Proposal Military men. 3/21
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
Celtic Moon First in series. 3/6
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
The Kid from Tomkinsville Roy Tucker plays baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. 3/25
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
Murphy's Law New-to-me author. 3/5
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer Mrs. Pollifax is my favorite relaxing listen. 3/3
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
Fair Play They volunteer at Hull House and build a playground. 3/14
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
The Duke and I Simon is brilliant at math. 3/2
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
The Queen of Attolia 3/18
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
To Serve Them All My Days 3/4
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
Absolutely, Positively Harry is hiding his "gift" from everyone. 3/1
I'm in for blue stockingCompleted 7/5
Tasks
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery. Alan Turing: The Enigma
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
I'm going for 5Progress 5/5
A Room of One's Own, Virginia Woolf
The Martian, Andy Weir.
The Lonely Hearts Club, Elizabeth Eulberg.
Where She Went, Gayle Forman
Sharp Objects, Gillian Flynn
I'm going to try for Luck of the Irish!Tasks
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead. (Amy is the strong female MC) - In the End by Demitria Lunetta - 3/10
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals. Blur 3/21/15
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL. - Daisy McDare and the Deadly Legal Affair
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover. (Red Cover) We Should Hang Out Sometime: Embarrassingly, a true story by We Should Hang Out Sometime: Embarrassingly, a true story
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military. (Henry Sturges was in the military)The Last American Vampire 3/2
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7) by C.S. Lewis Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins Carrie by Stephen King A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess Lost Voices (Lost Voices, #1) by Sarah Porter Enna Burning (The Books of Bayern, #2) by Shannon Hale Rouge (Rouge, #1) by Isabella Modra Of Poseidon (The Syrena Legacy, #1) by Anna Banks Fire Study (Study, #3) by Maria V. Snyder Mermaid A Twist on the Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon (Last Book in Series) The Witch Hunter's Tale by Sam Thomas 3/23/15
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut! Scott Kenemore - The Grand Hotel - 3/4/15
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable. The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen 3/19
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service. The Sweetest Thing
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery. (Rating of 3.65)The Midwife's Tale by Sam Thomas 3/6/15
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2) by Naomi Novik Emerald Green (Precious Stone Trilogy, #3) by Kerstin Gier The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Flavia de Luce, #1) by Alan Bradley The Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Summer's Crossing (Iron Fey, #3.5) by Julie Kagawa Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6) by J.K. Rowling The Wizard Heir (The Heir Chronicles, #2) by Cinda Williams Chima (Character Patrick) The Life I Left Behind by Colette McBeth 3/30/15
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business)(Gices Birth) - The Red Garden 3/16/15
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something. - Daisy McDare and the Deadly Art Affair 3/6/15
I am going to try this challenge, not sure which Tasks yet, I still need to see what I can fit into where. :)Finished 0/8
Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
I'm totally in! Saint Patrick's Day is my favorite holiday, green is my favorite color, and I'm 75% Irish, so I am definitely in! I'm going to do Luck of the Irish and one book for each topic.
5/15 Read
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
(Takes Place in Ireland; Main Character is an Irish Princess) ◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
(A New to Me Author) ◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
(Into The Dark; The Letter I) 3/07/15 ◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
(Final Book In A Series) 3/03/15 ◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
(Made Me Uncomfortable) 3/03/15 ◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
Or
(A Green Cover) ◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
(Character Begins A New Life And A New Job And A New Family) 3/08/15 ◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
(Main Character Is Hiding That She's A Witch) 3/09/15
I'm in, please! Level: Bluestocking: (5-8 books)
Progress: 3/5.
◄ March is Women's History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day.
Momo by Michael Ende. READ ON 06.03.15.◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States.
READ ON 21.03.15.◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day.
Touching the Freedom by Suren Hakobyan. READ ON 21.03.15.
I'm in again. Not sure what I'll be reading yet...March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
by Ernest ClineMarch 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher
by Libba BrayMarch 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
by Marissa MeyerThe flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
by Herman KochMarch 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
by CK VileMarch is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead
by Alexander McCall Smith (I love Mma Ramotswe)
by Jen MannMarch 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable
by Haruki Murakami
I am in, I can't wait to get started.Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
read: 11/12
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
✓ Buried in a Bog 3/19/15
✓ Scandal in Skibbereen 3/24/15
An Early Wake
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
✓ Holiday Grind 3/25/15
✓ Heirs and Graces 3/28/15
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
✓ My Sunshine Away 3/10/15
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
✓ Snow White Red-Handed 3/9/15
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
✓ Descent 3/17/15
✓ You Can You Will: 8 Undeniable Qualities of a Winner 3/29/15
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
✓ How to Eat a Cupcake 3/4/15
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
✓ A Long Time Gone 3/16/15
✓ The Peach Keeper 3/22/15
I'm in - this looks like fun.Level:
Bluestocking: 5 - 8 books
read: 6/7
Tasks
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
1) My Big Fake Irish Life by Caitlin McKenna - DONE
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
1) Be Mine by Emily Harvale - DONE
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover.
1) Creeprising by R.K. Davenport - DONE
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
1) Christmas Deliverance by Amanda Egan - DONE
◄ March 14th is Pi Day. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher.
1) Beautiful Salvation by Jennifer Blackstream
2) Dead to Begin With by Jennifer Blackstream - DONE
3) Transcripts from the Other Side by David Kutai Weiss - DONE
Love this one! I'm going for Daring Daffodil (1 - 4 books), but maybe I'll get more. :)Marvelous March Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015
Level: Daring Daffodil (1-4 books)
Completed: 2/4
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh, 3/2/15
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
Blaze of Memory
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
Mackenzie's Mountain (Mackenzie Family #1) by Linda Howard, 3/5/15
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
I'm in for Daring Daffodil please.Finished: 3 books.
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
(3/9/2015)Rose Hathaway - Strong Female Lead
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
(3/5/2015)Fire on cover
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
(3/23/2015)Lillian Graves - New Author
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
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Tasks
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
by Cassandra Clare Finished March 2nd. First time I read a book by Cassandra Clare. I loved it, even though I was border line fed up through most of it. The ending was great.◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
by Kass Morgan Finished March 8th. It's the first book in The Hundred series.
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March has many wonderful and zany holidays. Let’s celebrate by reading through the holidays. Thank you, Stacie, for this challenge idea!
Tasks
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.