Shut Up & Read discussion

My goal is 155.
Completed: 156/155

JANUARY READS
1/3 *** 1/8 **** 1/10 **** 1/4 ****
1/16 *** 1/6 ***** 1/9 **** 1/12 ***
1/13 **** 1/18 **** 1/18 **** 1/20 *****
1/22 **** 1/23 **** 1/26 **** 1/29 ****
1/30 ***** 2/1 ****

For Love of a Book
BADGE SWAG > Leigh's Badge Swag

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SHUT UP & READ LEIGH BADGE SWAG
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A-Z Character Reading Challenge
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

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Read 26 books whose Character's first or last name begins with the letters of the alphabet.
COMPLETED: 26/26

A(Audrey) 1/18
B (Beth) 1/22
C (Clarisse Warhammer) 1/23
D(Dr. Donatti) 1/30
E(Emma) 1/10
F(Signa Farrow) 2/8
G(Gussie) 1/18
H (Hadley Richardson Hemingway)1/16
I (Lady Isur)1/20
J(Jynx)3/1
K(Jebediah King) 1/4
L (Lydia Montrose) 1/13
M (Margot) 1/9
N(Aunt Norma) 2/17
O (Olivia) 1/11
P (Pia Lange) 1/8
Q(Quentin Caeravorn) 3/11
R(Richard) 2/3
S(Clara Smith) The Circus Train2/16
T(Tiger)2/9
U( Ursula Sawyer) 4/19
V(Vaughn) 2/28
W (Wilmos Gerwar) 1/6
X (Lennox) 1/29
Y(Yasmine) 4/14
Z (Zylar) 1/3


For the letter "X or Z ", any character with X or Z anywhere in their name is acceptable.

You can sign up anytime, and you can backdate books if you know when you finished it, as long as it was done in the year 2023.

ANY BOOK IS ACCEPTABLE, including graphic novels, novellas, etc.

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Dinosaur Spell-Out Challenge


January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
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Completed:13/13
Acanthopholis

A:1/3
C:Chrissie1/18
A:Jacob Astor Addison1/18
N:Noemi 1/29
T:1/16
H:Hector Marais 1/6
O:1/8
P:Olivia Prior 1/11
H:Hester Fox 1/13
O:1/10
L:1/9
I: Ilona Andrews 1/20
S:1/3

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OCEAN CHALLENGE


January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Part 1: SPELL-OUT one of the five (5) Oceans:
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Arctic
A:1/3
R:(Richard) 2/3
C:1/6
T:1/29
I:Ilona Andrews 1/20
C:Chrissie1/18


Part 2: SPELL-OUT

COMPLETED: 5/8
S:1/3
E:(Emma) 1/10
A:Amanda Flower 1/9
H:Hester Fox 1/13
O:1/8
R:(Remy)2/6
S:V.E. Schwab 1/11
E:(Ernest Hemingway)1/16

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ESCAPE YOUR READING SLUMP CHALLENGE

Challenge idea from Moderators of NBRC
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January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and NewCompleted: 0/17
1. Read a Trilogy that has been on your TBR list
4/19 6/3 7/20
2. Read 2 books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1/29 2/17
3. Read 3 books from your Favorite Author/s that have been on your TBR list for at least a year
*Ilona Andrews 1/6
Ilona Andrews 1/20
Ilona Andrews2/23

4. Read 4 Different New to You Authors
*Ellen Marie Wiseman1/8
*Patricia Bradley1/10
*V.E. Schwab1/11
*1/13
5. Read 5 Different Genres that have been on your TBR list more than a year
3/20 2/6 2/14 3/24 2/27
TASK TWO: Books of All SizesCompleted: 0/8
1. Read 2 Short Stories (Less than 100 pages) that have been on your TBR list the longest
4/17 4/28
2. Read 2 Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
(158pg) 3/1 (176pg) 4/14
3. Read 2 Novels (200-400 pages)
(306) 1/3
(352)1/4
4. Read 2 Chunky books (More than 400 pages) that are new to your TBR list
(401) 1/16
(417)2/8

You can read both tasks or only one to complete this challenge.

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Goodreads Choice Awards Reading Challenge
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Challenge idea from Moderators of NBRC

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...

Challenge Levels: Advanced – read 26+ books
Completed: 1/

2022 -
(Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction winner)1/11
(Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction nominee)
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy and for Debut Novel)2/1
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction)2/8
( Winner for Best Debut Novel (2022)1/30
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Science Fiction)5/6

2021 -
(Best Historical Fiction nominee)1/22
(Best Historical Fiction nominee)2/6
(Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction nominee)1/26



2020 -
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery & Thriller)2/9
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction)4/26
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction and for Debut Novel)
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction)
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fiction)
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy)2/13

2019 -
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction)4/10

2018 -
(Nominee for Best Historical Fiction (2018)2/20
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery & Thriller) 3/29/23
Nominee for Best Fantasy (2018)8/2

2017 -
Nominee for Best Fantasy (2017)2/23

2016 -
(Nominee for Best Fantasy (2016)7/24
Winner for Best Science Fiction (2016)9/6

2015 -
(Nominee for Middle Grade & Children) 5/3
(Nominee for Best Fantasy (2015)) 7/19
(Winner for Best Science Fiction (2015)8/31

2014 -
(Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy)5/14
(Winner for Best Debut Goodreads Author (2014)8/25

2013 -

2012 -
(Nominee for Best Paranormal Fantasy (2012)7/14

2011 -
(Best Historical Fiction)1/16
(Best Middle Grade & Children's)
( Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Romance (2011) 3/11
Winner for Best Paranormal Fantasy (2011)7/11

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Tombstone Reading Challenge

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January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023



Part 1. SPELL-OUT

D:(Dr. Donatti) 1/30
O:1/8
C:(Clarisse Warhammer) 1/23

H:Hester Fox1/13
O:1/10
L:1/9
I:Ilona Andrews 1/20
D:2/1
A:Ann Aguirre 1/3
Y:Samantha Young2/28


Part 2. SPELL-OUT
"I’m dying, how are you?" -Doc Holiday

I':1/26
M:Aunt Magda2/8

D:Lord Bertram Deeley2/3
Y:Rick Yancey3/7
I:(narrator Imogen Church) 2/9
N:Noemi 1/29
G:1/11

H:Henry2/13
O:1/18
W: (Wilmos Gerwar) 1/6

A:1/4
R:(Remy)2/6
E:(Ernest Hemingway)1/16

Y(Yasmine) 4/14
O Osla1/22
U( Ursula Sawyer) 4/19
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January: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS CHALLENGE


Duration: January 1 - 31, 2023
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It's time for New Year's Resolutions, and this challenge explores some of the most popular ones.

LEVELS:HARD
Completed: 3/7-9

1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift.1/8

2. Taking up a new hobby. (candy maker)1/4

3. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete.1/30

4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite.

5. Watch less TV. Instead of watching TV or going to the movies, read a book that got turned into a movie or TV show.

6. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books

7. Go on a trip. 1/16

8. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book!

9. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year. 1/6

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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Dare You To Read Challenge > 2023 Other Worlds Challenge
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January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Completed:2/

* Books must have a romance in them (but doesn't have to be primary genre).
* Books must be novella or novel length.
* Books can be any format (ebook, physical, or audio).
* Books must fall into one of the six categories below.
* Books can only be listed in one category below.
* Re-reads and challenge crossovers are fine! :)


Alien Worlds
(sci-fi, fantasy, or paranormal; other planets)
1. 1/3
2.1/26
3.2/27

Alternate Earth
(dystopia, steampunk, magic realism, alt history, apocalyptic, urban fantasy)
1.1/23
2.2/16
3.3/2

Captain's Log
(sci-fi; spaceship or space station is predominate setting)


Creatures
(paranormal; shifters, vampires, fairies, dragons, etc)
1.1/6
2. 1/20
3.2/1
4.2/8
5. 2/14
6.2/23
7.3/1
8.3/6
9. 3/11
10.3/20

Into the Future
(futuristic Earth/Earthlings)


Wibbly Wobbly
(sci-fi, fantasy, or paranormal; time travel — to the past or future)
1.2/13
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FLOAB Superheroes Challenge

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BATTLE:Eternals
COMBATANT:7.4 Kingo
TASK:d. Read a book where a character expresses doubts about a plan.
BOOK/AUTHOR: Leigh Bardugo
DATE READ:11/5/23
HOW IT FITS TASK:Matthias doubts that Kaz's plan will work
NEW ROLL:

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BATTLE:Eternals
COMBATANT:7.5 Gilgamesh
TASK:a. Read a book with an MC who is both strong and kind. (your interpretation)
BOOK/AUTHOR: Leigh Bardugo
DATE READ:11/11/23
HOW IT FITS TASK:Kaz is strong and ruthless but he can also do unexpected kind things for his crew.
NEW ROLL:

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BATTLE:Eternals
COMBATANT:7.8 Sersi
TASK:b. Read a book with a married MC.
BOOK/AUTHOR: Sarah Miller
DATE READ:11/20/23
HOW IT FITS TASK:(Marmee) Margaret March is married
NEW ROLL:

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BATTLE:Reinforcements
COMBATANT:R.2 Green Arrow
TASK:d. Read a book with a 5 in the page count.
BOOK/AUTHOR: Morgan Tarpley Smith
DATE READ:12/4/23
HOW IT FITS TASK:435pg
NEW ROLL:

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BATTLE:Spiderman
COMBATANT: 12.1 Spider-Man
TASK:a. Read a book with a MPG Young Adult.
BOOK/AUTHOR: Rebecca Yarros
DATE READ:12/9/23
HOW IT FITS TASK:MPG Young Adult
NEW ROLL:

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BATTLE:Spiderman
COMBATANT:12.3 May Parker
TASK:b. Read a book with all the letters of AUNT in the title in any order.
BOOK/AUTHOR: Jennifer L. Armentrout
DATE READ:12/15/23
HOW IT FITS TASK:Fall of Ruin and Wrath
NEW ROLL:

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BATTLE:Spiderman
COMBATANT:12.4 MJ
TASK:
BOOK/AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
NEW ROLL:
a. Read a book with an author using their first and middle initials and last name. (ex. J. D. Robb)
b. Read a book set in Europe.
c. Read a book from the list Young Adult Romance.
d. Read a book that is 10th in a series.

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BATTLE:
COMBATANT:
TASK:
BOOK/AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
NEW ROLL:

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BATTLE:
COMBATANT:
TASK:
BOOK/AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
NEW ROLL:

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BATTLE:
COMBATANT:
TASK:
BOOK/AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
NEW ROLL:

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BATTLE:
COMBATANT:
TASK:
BOOK/AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
NEW ROLL:

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BATTLE:
COMBATANT:
TASK:
BOOK/AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
NEW ROLL:

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BATTLE:
COMBATANT:
TASK:
BOOK/AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
NEW ROLL:






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For Love of a Book Favorite Literary Character

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CHARACTER:Estella Bissette, The Paris Seamstress, Natasha Lester
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
(AFTER THE FOURTH SECTION) NEXT CHARACTER CHOICE:
Eve Dallas, Naked In Death, JD Robb
Read a Book with the same MPG Genre: Historical
Read a Book with something on the cover that goes with the genre Any specifically Historical related like a famous or old building, a close up landscape, etc.
Read a Book with the genre or the word HISTORY mentioned in the book description: The Nightingale description: With courage, grace and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women’s war.

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CHARACTER:Eve Dallas, Naked In Death, JD Robb
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Eve Dallas, Naked In Death, JD Robb
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Eve Dallas, Naked In Death, JD Robb
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Eve Dallas, Naked In Death, JD Robb
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
(AFTER THE FOURTH SECTION) NEXT CHARACTER CHOICE:
Faraday, The Wayfarer Redemption, Sara Douglass

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CHARACTER:Faraday, The Wayfarer Redemption, Sara Douglass
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Faraday, The Wayfarer Redemption, Sara Douglass
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Faraday, The Wayfarer Redemption, Sara Douglass
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Faraday, The Wayfarer Redemption, Sara Douglass
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
(AFTER THE FOURTH SECTION) NEXT CHARACTER CHOICE:
Feyre Archeron, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Sarah J. Maas

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CHARACTER:Feyre Archeron, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Sarah J. Maas
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Feyre Archeron, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Sarah J. Maas
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Feyre Archeron, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Sarah J. Maas
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Feyre Archeron, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Sarah J. Maas
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
(AFTER THE FOURTH SECTION) NEXT CHARACTER CHOICE:
Gandalf, The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien

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CHARACTER:Gandalf, The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Gandalf, The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Gandalf, The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Gandalf, The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
(AFTER THE FOURTH SECTION) NEXT CHARACTER CHOICE:
Geralt, Blood of Elves, Andrzej Sapkowski

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CHARACTER:Geralt, Blood of Elves, Andrzej Sapkowski
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Geralt, Blood of Elves, Andrzej Sapkowski
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Geralt, Blood of Elves, Andrzej Sapkowski
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:

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CHARACTER:Geralt, Blood of Elves, Andrzej Sapkowski
TASK:
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:
DATE READ:
RATING:
HOW IT FITS TASK:
(AFTER THE FOURTH SECTION) NEXT CHARACTER CHOICE:
Hannibal Lecter, Red Dragon, Thomas Harris


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WYA Read 3 Books Quickie Challenge
Duration: January 2023
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Rules: Read at least 3 books from the options given

1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre1/6
2. Read a book with anything summer or sporty or beachy on the cover or in the book.1/18
3. Read a book with a yellow or blue cover (blue skies & sandy beaches) 1/3
4. Read a book in a new series, a new to you author or a new book from a favourite author.1/8
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WYA Read a Rainbow Challenge 2023
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Read either 7 books or 14 books.
Three months to read the cover 7 books and six months to read both the cover and the letter 14 books.
Start anytime in 2023.

Read a book with predominantly the colour on the cover and/or read a book with 2 letters of the colour in the title or the author name. Each book can only be used once in the challenge.

Completed: 4/

Red
Book:3/20
Letters:
(E,R)
(D)2/27
Orange
Book:1/26
Letters:Orange
(range)1/3
(O)1/8

Yellow
Book:1/22
Letters:
1/9 (L, O)
(W)1/13


Green
Book:
3/6
Letters:
(G, N)1/11
(R, E)1/16

Blue
Book:
1/6
Letters:(l,E
1/30(LE)
2/6 (B)

Indigo
Book:
3/11
Letters:(Idngo)
2/1(dngo)
2/3(I)

Violet
Book:1/29
Letters:(IOLET)
1/4 (l, t, e)
1/18 (O,I)
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FEBRUARY READS
2/20 **** 2/14 **** 2/13 ****
2/3 *** 2/8 ***** 2/9 ****
2/6 **** 2/16 ***** 2/17 **** 2/23 *****
2/25 **** 2/27 *****

February- Dirty Dancing Challenge

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Duration: February 1 - 28, 2023

I love this movie! This challenge is all about the soundtrack.

LEVELS:JOHNNY
Completed: 9/5-9 BOOKS

1. "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley / Jennifer Warnes - Read a book with Time in the tile, MPG Science Fiction or time traveling
2. "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes - (starts with "B")2/8
3. "She's Like the Wind" by Wendy Fraser / Patrick Swayze - (starts with "S")2/3
4. "Hungry Eyes" by Eric Carmen - (Jewish character) 2/6
5. "Stay" by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs - (MC Bill, Billy or William)2/28
6. "Yes" by Merry Clayton- (character says "yes"(gets engaged)2/16
7. "You Don't Own Me" by Blow Monkeys- Read a book with "you" in the title, monkey on the cover or in the story, or set in England
8. "Hey! Baby" by Bruce Channel- (set in Texas)2/23
9. "Overload" by Alfie Zappacosta- (MPG Contemporary Romance) 2/17
10. "Love Is Strange" by Mickey & Sylvia- (someone falls in love) 2/13
11. "Where Are You Tonight?" by Tom Johnston- Read a book starts with "W", set in California or published in August
12. "In the Still of the Night" by The Five Satins- (published in February & MPG Paranormal Romance)2/14

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Shut Up & Read February Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

2/20 2/14

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WYA Read 3 Books Quickie Challenge
Duration: February 2023
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Completed: 4/4

1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre2/8
2. Read a book with anything valentine on the cover or in the book, incl the title (it might be Love or Romance or Flowers etc)2/1
3. Read a book with a pink or red cover2/17
4. Read the 2nd book in a series, or a book that has a 2 in the page number.2/9
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MARCH READS
3/1 ***** 3/2 **** 3/6 *** 3/7 ***
3/9 *** 3/11 **** 3/13 *** 3/14 ***
3/20 *** 3/22 ****

March- Dr. Seuss Challenge
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Duration: March 1 - 31, 2023

Complete: 6/6

G:(Gunnie Rose #4)3/2
R:Rick Yancey3/7
I:Ilona Andrews 3/6
N: (narrator Nick J. Russo) 3/22
C:Dragos Cuelebre3/11
H:Sandra Hill3/9

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WYA Read 3 Books Quickie Challenge
Duration: March 2023

Completed: 3/4

1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre 3/7
2. Read a book with anything Irish on the cover or in the book
3. Read a book with a green cover 3/2
4. International Womens Day is March 8. Read a book with a strong female character or a book with a lone woman on the cover. 3/6

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For Love of a Book Valentine Bingo 2023
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Challenge Starts: February 1st 2023
Challenge Ends: February 1st 2025

❤️Mad 4 You - Read a book where main characters falls madly in love. 3/11
❤️XOXO - Read a book with people kissing or hugging on the cover.4/24
❤️Just One - Read a standalone romance book. 4/3

❤️No Way - Read an "enemies to lovers" book. 3/13
❤️Got Cha - Read a book where main character has a moment of sudden understanding.3/14

❤️Happy Valentine's day! - FREE SPACE, read any book.3/22

❤️Crazy 4 U - Read a book where main character does something crazy.3/24
❤️Marry Me? - Read a book with a marriage proposal in it. 3/31
❤️Too Hot - Read a book where main character is very passionate and expressive.4/5

❤️My Hero - Read a book where main character saves their love interest.4/28
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APRIL READS
dnf 4/3 **** 4/5 *** 4/10 ****
4/11 4/14 *** 4/14 **** 4/17 ****
4/17 *** 4/28 *** 4/19 **** 4/24 **** 4/19 ***
4/28 **** 4/29 *** 4/30 ***

April- Moana Challenge

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M:Susan Mallery 4/3
O:Tee O'Fallon 4/28
A:(Alyce) 4/14
N: (Nina Markova) 4/10
A:(Annie) 4/19

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Shut Up & Read April Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

4/3

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WYA Read 3 Books Quickie Challenge
Duration: April 2023
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1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre 4/14
2. Read a book with anything Easter on the cover or in the book such as chocolate, bunnies, funny hats, parades, church, etc
3. Read a book with a with a humorous theme for April's Fool Day.4/19
4. Read the 4th book in a series or a book with 4 in the page numbers4/24
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MAY READS
5/2 **** 5/3 ***
5/6 **** 5/9 **** 5/14 *** 5/15 ****
5/17 **** 5/20 ***** 5/23 **** 5/24 ***
5/28 ***** 5/30 ***

May- The Breakfast Club Challenge
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Duration: May 1 - 31, 2023

Levels:"Basket Case" :3-4 books

Complete: 4/3-4

1. "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds - Read a book that has "Don't" in the title, set in Scotland, or MPG Historical Romance

2. "Waiting" by E.G. Daily- Read a book you have been waiting to read, starts with a "W" or set in Los Angeles

3. "Fire in the Twilight" by Wang Chung- (MPG Fantasy) 5/6

4. "I'm the Dude" by Keith Forsey / Steve Schiff- (MPG Young Adult)5/3

5. "Heart Too Hot to Hold" by Jesse Johnson & Stephanie Spruill- Read a book that has a heart on the cover, MC that is "Hot" or named Stephaine, or set in Illinois

6. "Dream Montage" by Gary Chang- Read a book set in a place you been dreaming to go, MC named Gary, or author with initials GC or CG

7. "We Are Not Alone by Karla DeVito- Read a book with just the title on the cover, MC named Karla, published in May

8. "Reggae" by Keith Forsey-Read a book set on an island, character who is a musician, or published in January

9. "Didn't I Tell You by Joyce Kennedy- (double letter in the title)5/2

10. "Love Theme" by Keith Forsey- (couple on the cover)5/17
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Shut Up & Read May Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

5/9

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WYA Read 3 Books Quickie Challenge
Duration: May 2023
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1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre 5/2
2. Read a book with a mother in the story, for Mother's Day. 5/14
3. Read a book with a space theme for Star Wars Day.5/6
4. Read the 5th book in a series or a book with 5 in the page numbers or published in May.5/3
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JUNE READS
6/8 **** 6/1 ****
6/3 **** 6/5 **** 6/12 ***** 6/19 *****
6/22 ***** 6/25 **** 6/22 **** 6/27 ****
6/29 ***** 7/1 ***

June- Beach Challenge


Duration: June 1 - 30, 2023
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Who doesn't like the beach? For this challenge choose a word that somehow relates to the beach to spell-out. Use the author's first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list. If listening to an audiobook you can use the narrator's first or last name.

S:6/8
A:Amanda Flower6/5
N:Nanasin 6/12
D:6/3


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Shut Up & Read June Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

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WYA Read 3 Books Quickie Challenge
Duration: June 2023
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Rules: Read at least 3 books from the options given

1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre6/19
2. Read a book with a colourful cover6/5
3. Read the 6th book from a series, a book published in June or a book with 6 in the page numbers.6/12
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JULY READS
7/13 **** 7/4 *****
7/11 ***** 7/14 ***** 7/6 **** 7/17 ****
7/19 **** 7/20 **** 7/22 **** 7/24 *****
7/26 **** 7/29 ***** 7/31 **** 8/2 *****

July Spell-Out Challenge

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Duration: July 1 - 30, 2023

F:Fever series #4 7/4
R:RyodanIced7/14
E:Emily7/17
E:Jennifer Estep 7/22
D:7/6
O:Dani O'Malley 7/11
M:Matilda7/13

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Shut Up & Read July Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

7/13

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WYA Read 3 Books Quickie Challenge
Duration: July 2023
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1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre7/4
2. Read a book with mountains or volcanoes or forests, or any natural landmark type feature on the cover or in the story.7/17
3. Read the 7th book from a series, a book published in July or a book with 7 in the page numbers.(671 pg)7/11
4. Read a book that you got for free, whether from the library, a friend or a freebie from author, publisher or amazon etc.7/6 (library)
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AUGUST READS
8/5 ***** 8/13 **** 8/15 *** 8/9 ****
8/6 **** 8/18 **** 8/21 **** 8/16 ****
8/25 ***** 8/28 ***** 8/31 ***** 8/31 ****

August- Dog Breed Reading Challenge

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Duration: August 1 - 31, 2023

Completed: 7/7

N:Nora Roberts 8/16
Y:8/9
M:Karen Marie Moning 8/13
E:Elizabeth Hoyt8/21
R:narrator:Renee Chambliss8/15
I:Ilona Andrews8/5
A:8/18
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WYA Read 3 Books Quickie Challenge
Duration: August 2023
Romance Awareness Month
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1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre 8/5
2. Read a book with pink or purple cover 8/13
3. Read the 8th book from a series, a book published in August or a book with 8 in the page numbers8/18
4. Read a book with romance as the focus, any genre8/2
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SEPTEMBER READS
9/6 ***** 9/10 **** 10/2 ****
9/13 **** 9/7 **** 9/14 ****
9/7 **** 9/2 *** 9/6 ** 9/15 ***
9/16 **** 9/17 **** 9/20 **** 9/22 ***
9/24 *** 9/27 **** 9/25 ****

SEPTEMBER- TALK LIKE A PIRATE CHALLENGE

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Duration: September 1-30, 2023

Levels of Play:
Landlubber: Read 1 - 5 books
Cabin Boy: Read 6 - 9 books
Pirate: Read 10 +

In this challenge you will choose your favorite pirate word or phrase to spell-out. Use the author's first or last name or a character’s first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list. If listening to an audiobook you can use the narrator's first or last name.

Here are links that might help: https://reference.yourdictionary.com/...
http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/pir....

S:Sevro9/6
E:Elena Armas9/13
A:Archer9/7
D:Darrow9/10
O:Carlene O'Connor9/14
G:Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.9/7

BONUS: READ A BOOK ABOUT PIRATES OR THAT HAS SOMETHING PIRATE RELATED ON THE COVER.
9/6
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Bonus Badge:

WYA Read 3 Books Quickie Challenge
Duration: September 2023
Spring = Wattle Day / Fall = Leaf Peeping
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1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre9/2
2. Read a book with a dad whether MC or secondary character, for Father's Day9/6
3. Read the 9th book from a series, a book published in September or a book with 9 in the page numbers9/14
4. Read a book with humour, whether silly & over the top, or just lots of fun, to remember all the Dad jokes & the funny fathers.9/7
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OCTOBER READS
10/4 **** 10/9 ***** 10/12 ***
10/14 *** 10/8 **** 10/11 **** 10/19 ****
10/20 **** 10/22 **** 10/25 **** 10/29 ***
11/5 *****

October Paranormal Challenge

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Duration: October 1-31, 2023

Levels: Mummy Unraveller
Completed: 4/3-4

2. Make the Change: (werewolf) 10/11

4. Cast a Spell: 10/14

6. I See Dead People: 10/4 (ghosts)

10. Don't You Dare Put Me in a Box: Read a book that features a character with a unique power that has not been previously mentioned. 10/9 Signa is the Reaper. She reaps people's souls.
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Happy Reading!

WYA Read 3 Books Quickie Challenge
Duration: October 2023
Long Weekend Labour day
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1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre10/2
2. Read a book with mystery and/or suspense, including cozies.10/4
3. Read the 10th book from a series, a book published in October or a book with 1 or 0 in the page numbers(320pg)10/12
4. Read a book with a holiday or festival of any description.10/20
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NOVEMBER READS
11/11 ***** 11/12 *** 11/17 **** 11/20 ****
11/22 **** 11/28 *** 12/1 ****