Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Welcome to the May Monthly Challenge!

💐 You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

💐 When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

💐 Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Please include any questions about the challenge in this thread. Happy reading!

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!

2023 May Monthly Challenge



10/10 Completed




01. 💐Happy May Birthday: 🎂Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
The Innkeeper's House by Elizabeth Bromke 05/18/23
02. 💐Baby Names: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: (Ace), (Theodore), (Lorelei) and (Astrid).
Blaze of Winter by Elisabeth Barrett 05/15/23
03. 💐Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Christina Dodd: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Christina Dodd or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.
Some Like It Wild by Teresa Medeiros 05/08/23
04. 💐National Space Day (May 5): 🛸Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
Hunter's Claim by S.E. Smith 05/18/23
05. 💐National Nurses Week (May 6 - 12): 👨🏽‍⚕️Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.
Moonlight on Butternut Lake by Mary McNear 05/04/23
06. 💐National Chocolate Chip Day (May 15): 🍪Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Any Day Now by Robyn Carr 05/22/23
07. 💐National Bike to Work Week (May 15 - 21): 🚴🏼‍♂️Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
On Hart’s Boardwalk by Samantha Young 05/23/23
08. 💐International Museum Day (May 19): 🏢Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.
Cinderella and the Duke by Lydia Drake 05/15/23
09. 💐Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month: 👨🏽‍🔬Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
The Inn on Sweetbriar Lane by Jeannie Chin 05/11/23
10. 💐Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
Rachel by Linda Lael Miller 05/23/23

May Monthly Challenge!

10/10 Completed. Finished

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday
💐: Read a book published in May and with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
The Missing Girls-Elle Gray 5/02/23

2) 💐 Baby Names
💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
This month's names:
Ace (One or Expert),
Theodore (Divine Gift),
Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress)
Astrid (God's Strength).
Lorelei James-Long Hard Ride 5/07/23

3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd
💐: Read a book set in either the Western United States.
Hollywood Underworld-M.Z. Kelly 5/13/23

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5
💐: Read a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
Make You Mine-Laura Pavlov 5/10/23

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12
💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession and with a character who takes care of another.
Contusion-Ofelia Martinez 5/14/23

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15
💐: Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Charly Cox-All His Pretty Girls 5/12/23

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21
💐: Read a workplace romance.
Heartless-Elsie Silver 5/12/23

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19
💐: Read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums.
(New York)
One Perfect Touch-Layla Hagen 5/13/23

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character.
Helen Hoang-The Heart Principle 5/01/23

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice
💐: Read any book of your choice!
Made for You-Natasha Madison 5/01/23

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RRRC May Monthly Challenge

🦋 1) Book with a green cover- See Jane Score
🦋 2) Character represents Ace (One or Expert)- Slow Burn
🦋 3) Book tagged suspense- Marsh Blood
🦋 4) Book with character in STEM profession- The Love Hypothesis
🦋 5) Character in health profession- The Sex Surrogate
6) Author whose last name begins with C- The Bodyguard
🦋 7) Character active in physical fitness- The Bride
🦋 8) Book set in New York- Happy Place
🦋 9) Book with letters A in the title- Call Me Daddy
10) Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice



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I'm in!

...10/10 Completed May 30

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley May 15, 2 stars

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Theodore: Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham May 9, 4 stars

3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Wrong Alibi by Christina Dodd May 30, 5 stars

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood May 26, 5 stars

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward May 8, 4 stars

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Summer of Secrets by Charlotte Hubbard May 16, 3 stars

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: The Tender Trap by Jane Silverwood May 30, 3 stars

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey May 9, 4 stars

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Legend by Marie Lu May 30, 4 stars

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Another Day by David Levithan May 26, 2 stars

May Monthly Challenge

6/5 romance/romantic suspense

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
Foothills Field Search by Maggie Wells 19 May; 4 1/2☆


2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

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

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.
Hidden by Laura Griffin 25 May; 4 1/2☆


4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
moon- Midnight Abduction: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 7 May; 5☆


5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Blizzard Refuge by Cathy McDavid 4 May; 4 1/2☆


7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
Bones On the Mountain by Mindy Steele 12 May, 4☆


8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!
Scent of Truth by Valerie Hansen 14 May; 5☆

May Monthly Challenge

7/7 completed

1. Published in May: A Bargain with a Beast Tammy Andresen 4☆ 17/5/23
2. X
3. Set in England: The Lady Takes All Sydney Jane Baily 4☆ 15/5/23
4. Sky on cover: Brazen Rogue Tamara Gill 5☆ 24/5/23
5. X
6. Last name/Letter C: Dicing with the Duke Elizabeth Ellen Carter 4☆ 16/5/23
7. X
8. Historical: Their Countess Jess Michaels 4☆ 8/5/23
9. A, P, or I in title: The Mysterious Miss Lydia Maggie Dallen 5☆ 21/5/23
10. Reader's Choice: Detecting Danger Wendy Vella 5☆ 25/5/23

X X X

May Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/9

✔️1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
Blackbird Fly - Lise McClendon (published May 1, 2009) 5/29

✔️3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Read one book written by Christina Dodd or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.
One Hit Wonder - Kristi Rose (Washington) 5/18

✔️4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
The Cleaner, the Cat and the Space Station - Fay Abernethy 5/25

✔️5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.
Deadly Remedy - Gwen Hunter (MC ER doctor) 5/24

✔️6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
How to Date a Dragon - Ashlyn Chase 5/6

✔️7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
Moon Duel - Aimee Easterling 5/26
(MC is a werewolf and prefers the outdoors)

✔️8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.
Lady Helena Investigates - Jane Steen 5/18

✔️9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
The Priestess and the Dragon - Nicolette Andrews (set in Japan) 5/27

✔️10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!
War Song of the Wild - Rebecca L. Fearnley 5/21

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

May Monthly Challenge

5/5



1) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Cold As Ice Toni Anderson ✔️ 5/7
2) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: The Kingpin of Camelot Cassandra Gannon ✔️ 5/29
3) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Manhandled Lauren Blakely ✔️ 5/18
4) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: A Lady's Formula for Love Elizabeth Everett ✔️ 5/21
5) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: The Kiss Quotient Helen Hoang ✔️ 5/13

In for the usual 10! 📚

10/10 Complete!

✔ 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May.
The Bride Wore White, Amanda Quick (published 5/2/23)

✔ 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them: Theodore
The Naturalist, Andrew Mayne (Theo)

✔✔ 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Read one book written by Christina Dodd
The Listener & Virtue Falls, Christina Dodd

✔ 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with fantasy elements.
Skin Game, Jim Butcher

✔ 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession.
A Really Bad Idea, Jeannine Colette

✔ 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Marrying the Ketchups, Jennifer Close

✔ 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active.
Happiness for Beginners, Katherine Center

✔💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book set in or near New York.
Long Time No See, Susan Isaacs (NY/Long Island)

✔💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author.
Under Lock & Skeleton Key, Gigi Pandian

✔💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!
Cry Wolf, Patricia Briggs

Completed: 2/10

✔️ 1) Book with a Green Cover - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
2) Book with one of these baby names - Sugar and Spice (Theodore)
3) Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Scent of Darkness
4) National Space Day - Love on the Brain
✔️5) National Nurses Week : One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
6) Author whose name begins with C – And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie
7) Read a workplace romance – Book Lovers
8) Read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. - Paris is Always a Good Idea
9) Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Little Fires Everywhere
10) Reader’s Choice: The Spanish Love Deception

2023 May Monthly Challenge
🌸🌸🌸🌸10/10 FINISHED! 🌺🌺🌺🌺

1) Happy May Birthday : Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.

pub 5/2; 5/10

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

5/12

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

5/26

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

5/2

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

5/28

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.

5/5

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.

5/27

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

5/18

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

5/5

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!

5/3

Welcome to the May Monthly Challenge!
9/10

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald. - The Last Word - Finished 5/18

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength). - When Stars Are Scattered - God's Strength - Finished 5/4

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list. - Hotel Laguna - Finished 5/4

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover. - The Wife App Finished 5/19

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder- Finished 5/31

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C. - Episode Thirteen - Finished 5/13

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.A Court of Thorns and Roses - Finished 5/25

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title. - The Poet X - Finished 5/2

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice! - How to Sell a Haunted House- Finished 5/13

May Monthly Challenge!

Completed 10/10 DONE!

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May
Salty Kisses (Sanderling Cove Inn Series Book 3) by Judith Keim 5/7/23 4.5stars (5/2/23)

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).
The Bridge of Dreams (Lancaster Bridges Prequel): An Amish Romance Series by Sylvia Price 5/19/23 4stars (God's Strength - Amish story with barn burned down and livestock and equipment lost)

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in the Western United States
The Day He Left Town: Sweet Contemporary Romance (Hawthorne Harbor Romance Book 1) by Elana Johnson 5/20/23 4stars (Washington state and Oregon)

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with the sky on the cover.
Castaway Corpse (Lucy McGuffin, Psychic Amateur Detective Book 8) by Maggie March 5/4/23 4stars (sky)

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.
Remember Me (Prequel): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding 5/4/23 3.5stars (Peter's father is a nurse; Peter takes care of his younger sister; book is set in the present 2023))

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,”
The Little Bookstore on Heart Lake Lane (Heart Lake #2) by
Sarah Robinson 5/26/23 4stars

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness. You may also read a workplace romance.
Offsides with the Enemy: sleeping with the boss enemies-to-lovers football romance by Clarissa McKay 5/14/23 4stars (football team; Austin (coach) and Skylar (team doctor and owner's daughter)

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book with a character who is studying something.
Remember Me(Book 1): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding 5/13/23 3.5stars (Peter and Maria were high schoolers now in college)

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
The Playboy Prince and the Nanny (The Princes of Marazur Book 1) by Donna Alward 5/3/23 4stars (All are in title - A A P I)

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice
#TagMe for Murder (Trending Topic Mysteries, #2) by Sarah E. Burr 5/10/23 4stars

I'll be traveling for a good chunk of May, but going to try to get at least half of these. :)

Completed: 10/5

1. Happy May Birthday!: The Sinner and the Scholar ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/23)
2. Baby Names!: Tagged & Ashed ⭐⭐⭐ (5/29)
3. FAC – Christina Dodd: Summoned in Time ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/21)
4. National Space Day: Deathly Delinquency ⭐⭐⭐ (5/18)
5. National Nurses Week: The Sterling Boys ⭐⭐⭐ (5/30)
6. National Chocolate Chip Day: Grave Misconduct ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
7. National Bike to Work Week: Hidden in Time ⭐⭐⭐ (5/20)
8. International Museum Day: Tangled in Time ⭐⭐⭐ (5/19)
9. Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Criminal Spirits ⭐⭐⭐ (5/2)
10. Reader's Choice: August Sunrise ⭐⭐⭐ (5/24)

read 10/10

1. Happy May Birthday. Read a book published in May: Debutante's Curse 16/5

2. Baby Names. Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with the name Ace, Theodore, Lorelei or Astrid: The Beast of Beswick 12/5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd. Read a book set in England: Penelope and Prince Charming 5/5

4. National Space Day - May 5. Read a book with science fiction elements: When She's Bold 17/5

5. National Nurses Week - May 6 – 12. Read a book with a character who takes care of another: Ensnared 16/5

6. National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15. Read a book that you consider to be sweet: When She's Married 17/5

7. National Bike to Work Week - May 15 – 21. Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness: The Failing Hours 2/5

8. International Museum Day - May 19. Read a book that has been shelved as historical: The Mad, Bad Duke 10/5

9. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character: To All the Boys I've Loved Before 20/5

10. Reader’s Choice. Read any book of your choice: In His Custody 17/5

May Monthly Challenge
4/10

1. 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May.
For Her Protection


2. 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes one of the following popular baby names or any variation: Ace

3. 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Read one book written by any author with her first or last name.
Relationship Goals


4. 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

5. 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another.

6. 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book with a dark cover.
InstaLove


7. 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors.

8. 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical.
The Monsters We Defy


9. 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character.

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

May 2023 RRRC
1/10

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐:

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐:

3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐:

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐:

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐:

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐:

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐:

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐:
From Boardroom to Bedroom by Jules Bennett
May 2nd - 4⭐ (set in NYC)

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐:

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐:

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May Monthly Challenge


10/10

1) Happy May Birthday
💐Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
The Heiress Bride - Madeline Hunter (Kensington - May 2023) - May 10

2) Baby Names
💐Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names:
Ace (One or Expert),
Theodore (Divine Gift),
New Beginnings in the Little Irish Village - Michelle Vernal (Bookouture - May 2023) (Theo) - May 4
Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and
Astrid (God's Strength).

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

💐 You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.
Dead Giveaway - Nichole Severn (HI #2059 - Mar 2022) (suspense) - May 5

4) National Space Day - May 5
💐Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
Rancher After Midnight - Karen Booth (HD #2917 - Jan 2023) (surveyor) - May 7

5) National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12
💐Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.
K-9 Detectives - Rachel Lee (HI #2127 - Feb 2023) (nurse) - May 1

6) National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15
💐Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Cameron Mountain Rescue - Beth Cornelison (HRS #2232 - June 2023) - May 12

7) National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21
💐Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
Gabby's Protector - Regan Black, Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - May 2023) (fitness) - May 1

8) International Museum Day - May 19
💐Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.
Lady Helena's Secret Husband - Elizabeth Beacon (HH #1680 - Oct 2022) - May 5

9) Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
💐Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
Second Chance Hawaiian Honeymoon - Cara Colter (HR #4857 - June 2022) - May 15

10) Reader’s Choice
💐Read any book of your choice!
An Alliance with His Enemy Princess - Lissa Morgan (HH #1700 - Jan 2023) (Wales) - May 8

Welcome to the May Monthly Challenge!

💐 You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

💐 When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

💐 Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Please include any questions about the challenge in this thread. Happy reading!

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!

May Monthly Challenge
May 1st to May 31st, 2023
Completed - 0/10

1) 🌼 RAB published in May, or read a book with a green cover

2) 🌼 Baby Names:
Ace (One or Expert)
Theodore (Divine Gift)
Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress)
Astrid (God's Strength).

3) 🌼 Featured Author Challenge Christina Dodd or
RAB set in either the Western United States or in England or a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

4) 🌼 National Space Day - May 5 RAB with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

5) 🌼 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 : RAB with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another or read a book set after 1872,

6) 🌼 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 - RAB that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.

7) 🌼 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 - RAB with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a character who enjoys being outdoors or read a workplace romance.

8) 🌼 International Museum Day - May 19 : RAB that has been shelved as historical, or with a character who is studying or teaching something. RAB set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C.

9) 🌼 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month : RAB written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

10) 🌼 Reader’s Choice -

2023 May Monthly Challenge
Read: 0/10

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!

2023 May Monthly Challenge
Read: 0/10

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!

2023 May Monthly Challenge
Read: 1/10

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.

✔️2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them.
This month's names:
Ace (One or Expert),
Theodore (Divine Gift),
Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress)
Astrid (God's Strength).
®️On the Hustle by Adriana Herrera (Theodoro/Theo)▪️5/26/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements.
®️The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

6) 💐National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book with a dark cover.
®️Sin & Chocolate by K.F. Breene

7) 💐National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors.
®️A Song for the Stars by Ilima Todd

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!

2023 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Completed: 10/10

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.: Wrong Place Wrong Time - Gillian McAllister 5/14/23 (published May 12, 2022)

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).: China Dolls - Lisa See 5/6/23 (the characters work in a business where they have to be alluring and enchanting)

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.: The Accident - Chris Pavone 5/18/23

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.: Kindred - Octavia E. Butler 5/19/23

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.: One Chance, Fancy - Lani Lynn Vale 5/10/23 (a character is a nurse)

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.: It Starts with Us - Colleen Hoover 5/9/23

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.: Window on the Bay - Debbie Macomber 5/16/23

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.: Cavendon Hall - Barbara Taylor Bradford 5/15/23

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.: It Happens - Lani Lynn Vale 5/11/23

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!: Winter Solstice - Elin Hilderbrand 5/1/23

RRRC May Monthly Challenge!

6/10 completed

1) Happy May Birthday: Published in May
The Ferryman - Justin Cronin - Currently Reading

2) Baby Names:

3) Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd: Western U.S.
Reaper - K.L. Savage - 5/17 - 3*

4) National Space Day - May 5: Fantasy elements
Master of the Night - Angela Knight - 5/2 - 3*

5) National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12: After 1872
Beautiful Thorns - Tate James & Jaymin Eve - 5/14 - 2*

6) National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15: First name begins with the letter C
Love Drunk Cowboy - Carolyn Brown - 5/19 - 3*

7) National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21:

8) International Museum Day - May 19:

9) Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month: Letter "i" in title
Dirty Truths - Tate James & Jaymin Eve - 5/2 - 3*

10) Reader’s Choice:
Shattered Dreams - Tate James & Jaymin Eve - 5/3 - 3*

RRRC May Challenge

10/10 Completed

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
Published in May- Finished May 8th

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

completed May 16th

3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Read one book written by Christina Dodd or any author with her first or last name. Link to Christina Dodd's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Listed on a bestseller list Completed- May 10th

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
Stemnist Novellas- Completed May 21st

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.
- Nurse and Doctor Romance- Completed May 2

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Authors first name begins with C, Completed May 7th

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
MMC participates in physical fitness. Completed May 4th

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.
set in New York Completed May 5th

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
AAPI author completed May 8th

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!
Completed May 6th

I'm in for seven this month.

Welcome to the May Monthly Challenge!
9/6 10/10 COMPLETED!


🌷1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald. published: May 23, 2019
Last but Not Leashed by: R.J. Blain (05/07/2023)

🌷2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).
Wrangled and Tangled by: Lorelei James (05/19/2023)

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

(view spoiler)[Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home. (hide spoiler)]

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.
Anarchy Found: Alpha Lincoln by: J.A. Huss (05/09/2023)

🌷4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
Primals by: Lexy Timms (05/05/2023)

🌷5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.
For the Love of Anna by: Dixie Lynn Dwyer (05/14/2023)

🌷6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Cheetahs Never Win by: R.J. Blain (05/20/2023)

🌷7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
Fowl Play by: R.J. Blain (05/14/2023)

🌷8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.
Blending In by: R.J. Blain (05/15/2023)

🌷9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
Unitary by: Lexy Timms (05/07/2023)


🌷10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!
Her Majesty, My Love by: Maya Banks (05/12/2023)

Welcome to the May Monthly Challenge!

💐 You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

💐 When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

💐 Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Please include any questions about the challenge in this thread. Happy reading!

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice

2023 May Monthly Challenge
1 May to 31 May, 2023

Read: 4/10

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Loved You Once by Claudia Y. Burgoa

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole

3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Wasteland Treasure by Eve Langlais

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Southern Chance by Natasha Madison - 14/5/2023

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Book Lovers by Emily Henry

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows by Piper Rayne - 2/5/2023

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Lachlan by Hazel Hunter - 2/5/2023

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Laid Bare by Lauren Dane - 27/5/2023

I'll try for as many as I can finish in May.

May Monthly Challenge!
Timeframe: 5/1/23 to 5/31/23
10/10

1. Happy May Birthday - Published in May - Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries by Tonya Kappes - 5/3/23 ♥♥♥♥


2. Baby Names - Character with one of the following popular baby names: Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) - The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne - 5/11/23 ♥♥♥♥

Lorelei Weatherstoke

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd - Shelved as suspense - Far From True by Linwood Barclay - 5/2/23 ♥♥♥♥


4. National Space Day - May 5 - Character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) - The (ex) Spy Who (maybe) Loved Me by Christi Barth - 5/4/23 ♥♥♥♥

Blake is a scientist working on curing blindness.

5. National Nurses Week - Character who is in a medical profession - Under the Maui Sky by Kellie Coates Gilbert - 5/13/23 ♥♥♥♥

Aiden is am EMT/paramedic.

6. National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 - Author whose first or last name begins with the letter C - Killer Ambition by Marcia Clark - 5/5/23 ♥♥♥♥


7. National Bike to Work Week - May 15 – 21 - Character who is active or participates in physical fitness - Remy by Katy Evans - 5/8/23 ♥♥♥

Remy is a professional fighter and trains daily.

8. International Museum Day - May 19 - Shelved as historical - Bella and the Beast by Olivia Drake - 5/7/23 ♥♥♥♥


9. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month - With the letters A, P or I in the title - The Happy Pants Cafe by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff - 5/6/23 ♥♥♥♥

A and P in Happy

10. Reader’s Choice - Any book - Double Down by Tom Kakonis - 5/10/23 ♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/13/23*****

May Monthly Challenge
May 2023

My Monthly Challenge (msg 34)

Books Read ➖ 10



✅1. Happy May Birthday
💐Read a book published in May
💐The Vampire's Mail Order Bride ➖ 05.13 ★★★★

✅2. Baby Names
💐This month's names: Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress)
💐Racked and Stacked ➖ 05.09 ★★★★

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd
💐Read a book set in either the Western United States
💐Finding Home ➖ 05.01 ★★★

✅4. National Space Day - May 5
💐Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements
💐Wanderers On Union Station ➖ 05.14 ★★★

✅5. National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12
💐Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession
💐Happy Place ➖ 05.23 ★★★★

✅6. National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15
💐Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C
💐A Scandal in the Headlines ➖ 05.06 ★★★

✅7. National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21
💐Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness
💐Grant ➖ 05.21 ★★★

✅8. International Museum Day - May 19
💐Read a book that has been shelved as historical
💐The Enchanting of an Earl ➖ 05.16 ★★★

✅9. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
💐Read a book with the letters A, P or I in the title
💐Semi-Psychic Life ➖ 05.17 ★★★★

✅10. Reader’s Choice
💐Read any book of your choice!
💐The Collector ➖ 05.20 ★★★★

2023 May Challenge
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2023
10/10

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May.
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul 05/06/2023

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names
Ace (One or Expert): Year One by Nora Roberts 05/26/2023

3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as suspense
Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson 05/02/2023

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements.
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 05/14/2023

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book set after 1872.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 05/12/2023

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book with a dark cover.
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod 05/11/2023


7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a workplace romance.
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen 05/03/2023

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book set in or near New York
The Boys' Club by Erica Katz 05/10/2023

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez 05/08/2023

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!
Small World by Laura Zigman 05/01/02023

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.

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

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).Ghost Walker- Theo (read 05/14/23)

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!

I'm in for 5 as usual!
Read: 2 of 5
1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Remarkably Bright Creatures (May pub)
2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Ace (One or Expert) Year One (the word ONE)
3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Royally Matched (won award)
4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Dangerous Ground (STEM profession, sky on cover)
5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Things We Never Got Over (Takes care of someone/set after 1872)
6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Carry Me Home (dark cover, hoping it’s ‘sweet’!)
7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Murder on the Iditarod Trail: An Alaskan Mystery OR Garrett (active/physical fitness)
8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: The Black Swan of Paris (Paris!)
9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Which Witch is Wild? (I in title)
10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back

Books:
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Read:

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!

1/10

4) Character in a STEM Profession
~ 05/08/2023 - The love hypothesis, Ali Hazelwood

COMPLETE! (Message 11)

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Congrats, Heather!

DONE!!!!

May Monthly Challenge


10/10

1) Happy May Birthday
💐Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
The Heiress Bride - Madeline Hunter (Kensington - May 2023) - May 10

2) Baby Names
💐Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names:
Ace (One or Expert),
Theodore (Divine Gift),
New Beginnings in the Little Irish Village - Michelle Vernal (Bookouture - May 2023) (Theo) - May 4
Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and
Astrid (God's Strength).

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

💐 You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.
Dead Giveaway - Nichole Severn (HI #2059 - Mar 2022) (suspense) - May 5

4) National Space Day - May 5
💐Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
Rancher After Midnight - Karen Booth (HD #2917 - Jan 2023) (surveyor) - May 7

5) National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12
💐Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.
K-9 Detectives - Rachel Lee (HI #2127 - Feb 2023) (nurse) - May 1

6) National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15
💐Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Cameron Mountain Rescue - Beth Cornelison (HRS #2232 - June 2023) - May 12

7) National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21
💐Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
Gabby's Protector - Regan Black, Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - May 2023) (fitness) - May 1

8) International Museum Day - May 19
💐Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.
Lady Helena's Secret Husband - Elizabeth Beacon (HH #1680 - Oct 2022) - May 5

9) Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
💐Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
Second Chance Hawaiian Honeymoon - Cara Colter (HR #4857 - June 2022) - May 15

10) Reader’s Choice
💐Read any book of your choice!
An Alliance with His Enemy Princess - Lissa Morgan (HH #1700 - Jan 2023) (Wales) - May 8

10/10 complete!

1. May release: Famous For A Living by Melissa Ferguson
2. Baby Name (Ace, meaning "one"): Marriage For One by Ella Maise
3. Book set in Western US: Hook, Line and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
4.Scifi/Fantasy elements: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mari
5. Medical Professional: Garnet Flats by Devney Perry
6. Food on cover: When in Rome by Sarah Adams
7. workplace romance: Running Wild by K.A. Tucker
8. Historical: When the Earl Met His Match by Stacy Reid
9. AAPI Author: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
10. Reader's Choice: This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs

May Monthly Challenge!

10/10 Completed. Finished

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday
💐: Read a book published in May and with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
The Missing Girls-Elle Gray 5/02/23

2) 💐 Baby Names
💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
This month's names:
Ace (One or Expert),
Theodore (Divine Gift),
Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress)
Astrid (God's Strength).
Lorelei James-Long Hard Ride 5/07/23

3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd
💐: Read a book set in either the Western United States.
Hollywood Underworld-M.Z. Kelly 5/13/23

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5
💐: Read a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
Make You Mine-Laura Pavlov 5/10/23

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12
💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession and with a character who takes care of another.
Contusion-Ofelia Martinez 5/14/23

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15
💐: Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Charly Cox-All His Pretty Girls 5/12/23

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21
💐: Read a workplace romance.
Heartless-Elsie Silver 5/12/23

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19
💐: Read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums.
(New York)
One Perfect Touch-Layla Hagen 5/13/23

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character.
Helen Hoang-The Heart Principle 5/01/23

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice
💐: Read any book of your choice!
Made for You-Natasha Madison 5/01/23

Congrats to Susan, tawny dawn and Frankie!

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.

Grim and Bear It 5/9-5/10

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

Her Shadows, His Secrets 5/12-5/13

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

Dead Girl Running 5/5-5/6

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

A Cosmic Kind of Love 5/8-5/9

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

Yours Truly 5/4-5/5

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.

Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors 5/13-5/14

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.

Always Only You 5/10-5/11

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

People We Meet on Vacation 5/6-5/10

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

The Bride Test 5/15-5/16

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!

Be With Me 5/1-5/3

Everything fell into place this month. Thanks for the fun!

May Monthly Challenge!
Timeframe: 5/1/23 to 5/31/23
10/10

1. Happy May Birthday - Published in May - Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries by Tonya Kappes - 5/3/23 ♥♥♥♥


2. Baby Names - Character with one of the following popular baby names: Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) - The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne - 5/11/23 ♥♥♥♥

Lorelei Weatherstoke

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd - Shelved as suspense - Far From True by Linwood Barclay - 5/2/23 ♥♥♥♥


4. National Space Day - May 5 - Character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) - The (ex) Spy Who (maybe) Loved Me by Christi Barth - 5/4/23 ♥♥♥♥

Blake is a scientist working on curing blindness.

5. National Nurses Week - Character who is in a medical profession - Under the Maui Sky by Kellie Coates Gilbert - 5/13/23 ♥♥♥♥

Aiden is am EMT/paramedic.

6. National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 - Author whose first or last name begins with the letter C - Killer Ambition by Marcia Clark - 5/5/23 ♥♥♥♥


7. National Bike to Work Week - May 15 – 21 - Character who is active or participates in physical fitness - Remy by Katy Evans - 5/8/23 ♥♥♥

Remy is a professional fighter and trains daily.

8. International Museum Day - May 19 - Shelved as historical - Bella and the Beast by Olivia Drake - 5/7/23 ♥♥♥♥


9. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month - With the letters A, P or I in the title - The Happy Pants Cafe by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff - 5/6/23 ♥♥♥♥

A and P in Happy

10. Reader’s Choice - Any book - Double Down by Tom Kakonis - 5/10/23 ♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/13/23*****

Congrats, Natalie and Connie!

2023 May Monthly Challenge - FINISHED
Duration: May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Completed: 10/10

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.: Wrong Place Wrong Time - Gillian McAllister 5/14/23 (published May 12, 2022)

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).: China Dolls - Lisa See 5/6/23 (the characters work in a business where they have to be alluring and enchanting)

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.: The Accident - Chris Pavone 5/18/23

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.: Kindred - Octavia E. Butler 5/19/23

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.: One Chance, Fancy - Lani Lynn Vale 5/10/23 (a character is a nurse)

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.: It Starts with Us - Colleen Hoover 5/9/23

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.: Window on the Bay - Debbie Macomber 5/16/23

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.: Cavendon Hall - Barbara Taylor Bradford 5/15/23

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.: It Happens - Lani Lynn Vale 5/11/23

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!: Winter Solstice - Elin Hilderbrand 5/1/23

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2023 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/2023 - 5/31/2023

Progress: 10 out of 10

Welcome to the May Monthly Challenge!

💐 You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.
💐 When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.
💐 Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Please include any questions about the challenge in this thread. Happy reading!

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald:
The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin - **** - 6/7/2023 - 416 Pages



2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).
Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James - **** - 1/22/2024 - 280 Pages



3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Read one book written by Christina Dodd or any author with her first or last name:
Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd - ***** - 1/21/2024 - 416 Pages



4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover:
Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn - **** - 5/18/2023 - 342 Pages



5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States:
The Owl & Moon Cafe by Jo-Ann Mapson - **** - 5/1/2023 - 357 Pages



6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C:
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree - ***** - 5/4/2023 - 296 Pages



7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance:
The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich - *** - 5/18/2023 - 320 Pages



8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid - ***** - 5/6/2023 - 368 Pages



9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title:
To Pleasure a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries - ***** - 6/4/2023 - 384 Pages



10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!:
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin - *** - 5/7/2023 - 410 Pages