Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

☃️ Welcome to the December Monthly Challenge! ☃️

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.

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

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

☃️ When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date(s) when you finished your book(s).

☃️ Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; 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!

I'm in!

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1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: An Innocent in Paradise by Kate Carlisle December 13, 4 stars

2) ☃️ Baby Names ☃️: Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett December 13, 4 stars

3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️: The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires by Molly Harper December 18, 4 stars

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or a place with a cold climate.

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing December 25, 4 stars

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: A Haven Point Beginning by RaeAnne Thayne December 18, 4 stars

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse by John Joseph Adams December 29, 3 stars

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☃️🎅🏻🎄🎁2023 December Monthly Challenge! 🎁🎄🎅🏻☃️



10/10 Completed



01. ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: 🎂Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
Any Given Snow Day by Marie Harte 12/09/23
02. ☃️ Baby Names ☃️: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them.
This month's names: Evangeline, Savannah, Ian, and Vincent.
Rescue Me by Rachel Gibson 12/03/23
03. ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ☃️ ~ Molly Harper: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Molly Harper or any author with her first or last name.
You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin).
Dragon Bites by Allyson James 12/15/23
04. ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: 🎄Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.
A Springwater Christmas by Linda Lael Miller 12/24/23
05. ☃️ Mitten Tree Day ☃️ (December 6): 🧤Read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or a place with a cold climate.
Accidentally Family by Sasha Summers 12/23/23
06. ☃️ National Cocoa Day ☃️ (December 13): 🍫Read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”
Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare 12/11/23
07. ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day ☃️ (December 21): 📖Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.
Everything but a Dog by Holly Jacobs 12/05/23
08. ☃️ National Short Film Day ☃️ (December 28): 🎞️Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.
Sidewalks and Mistletoe by Michelle Pennington 12/26/23
09. ☃️ New Year’s Eve ☃️ (December 31): 🎉Read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.
In Her Highlander's Bed by Lynsay Sands 12/18/23
10. ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: 📚Read any book of your choice!
Journey Between Worlds by Sylvia Engdahl 12/12/23

December Monthly Challenge! ☃️
December 1st to the 31st🎄
Completed: 0/?

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book with blue on the cover - Wreck the Halls - Tessa Bailey

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
Evangeline (Messenger of Good News),
Savannah (Open Plain), - Savannah's Peace - Loree Lovell
Ian (God is Gracious),
Vincent (Victorious).

3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️: Read one book written by Molly Harper - Witches Get Stuff Done

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️:Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. Three Holidays and A Wedding - Uzma Jalaluddin & Marissa Stapley

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: read a book set during winter or a place with a cold climate. The Ex-Mas Holidays - Zoe Allison

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: read a book with a tree on the cover. A December to Remember - Jenny Bayliss

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something - Love, Holly - Emily Stone & The Christmas Appeal - Janice Hallett

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story - several - Christmas Stories - Charles Dickens

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: drinks. Four Brides - Debbie Macomber

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Little Woman - Louisa May Alcott

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I'm in!

10/10 Complete!

✔ ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December and a book with blue or green on the cover.
Kissed by Magic, Erica Ridley - 4 Dec

✔ ☃️ Baby Names ☃️: Read a book that includes a character with one of the following popular baby names: Ian (God is Gracious).
True Fiction, Lee Goldberg - 6 Dec

✔ ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️: Read one book written by Molly Harper
Big Witch Energy, Molly Harper - 2 Dec

✔ ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance.
On a Night Like This, Liz Maverick - 7 December

✔ ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable.
Heart-Shaped Hack, Tracey Garvis Graves - 13 Dec (heroine runs a food pantry)

✔ ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: Read a historical romance.
A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong, Cecilia Grant - 5 Dec

✔ ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something
A Hint of Strangeness, Susan Isaacs - 4 Dec

✔ ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella.
Last Breath, Karin Slaughter - 3 Dec

✔ ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date.
The Last Close Call, Laura Griffin - 7 Dec

✔☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice!
Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros - 6 Dec

December Monthly Challenge! ☃️

10/10 Completed. Finished

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️:
Read a book published in December.
Three Kings, One Night-Autumn Jones Lake 12/25/23

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:
Evangeline (Messenger of Good News),
Savannah (Open Plain),
Ian (God is Gracious),
Vincent (Victorious).
(Savanna Vasquez)
The Hunted One-Brittney Sahin 12/05/23

3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️:
Read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin
(Michigan)
After We Fall-Melanie Harlow 12/09/23

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us
Read a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.
One Look-Lena Hendrix 12/13/23

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️:
Read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.
The Girl and the Silent Night-A.J. Rivers 12/10/23

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️:
Read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”
Genny's Ballad-Becki Willis 12/01/23

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️:
Read a book with black or white on the cover
Seth-Jessica Gadziala 12/03/23

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️:
Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T.
Promises in the Dark-D.K. Hood 12/13/23

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️:
Read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date.
(9/21/23)
Before the Sunset-Laura Pavlov 2/07/23

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️:
Read any book of your choice!
Hope After Loss-Amber Kelly 12/03/23

In for the usual 10! 📚

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☃️ Welcome to the December Monthly Challenge!

🎁 1) book with a green or blue cover- The Boss Who Stole Christmas
🎁 2) Character who represents Vincent (Victorious) - Heavy
🎁 3) Read a contemporary romance book - Smooth Talking Stranger
🎁 4) Read a holiday romance - Waiting for Christmas
🎁 5) Read a book featuring a workplace - The Plan - 4 stars
🎁 6) Cozy - Misadventures with a Professor- 2.5 stars
🎁 7) Read a book with an archaeologist-Body of Evidence- 4-stars
🎁 8) Short story by an author - the irish wedding- 5 stars
🎁 9) Read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date - Midnight Confessions
🎁 10) Read any book of your choice - The Affair at Grover Station



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Welcome to the December Monthly Challenge!
Timeframe: 12/1/23 to 12/31/23
10/10

1) Happy December Birthday - Blue AND green on the cover - Baby, I'm Yours by Karen Templeton - 12/2/23 ♥♥♥


2) Baby Names - Character with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious) - Into the Lair by Maya Banks - 1/2/24 ♥♥♥♥

Ian is one of the main male characters.

3) Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper - Set in the Midwestern United States - Michigan - The Wishing Bridge by Viola Shipman - 12/10/23 ♥♥♥♥


4) Tis the Season - Holiday romance - Chasing Christmas Eve by Jill Shalvis - 12/3/23 ♥♥♥♥♥


5) Mitten Tree Day - December 6 - Set during winter - Holiday Ever After: One Snowy Night/Holiday Wishes/Mistletoe in Paradise by Jill Shalvis - 12/11/23 ♥♥♥♥


6) National Cocoa Day - December 13 - With a tree, plant or flower on the cover - The Unintended Fiance by Miranda P. Charles - 12/28/23 ♥♥♥♥


7) Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 - Character who attempts to solve or find something - Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb - 12/7/23 ♥♥♥♥♥

Eve Dallas is on the hunt for a serial killer.

8) National Short Film Day - December 28 - Short story or a novella - Feels Like Christmas by Shannon Stacey - 12/6/23 ♥♥♥♥

113 pgs

9) New Year’s Eve - December 31 - On the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks - A Dragon's Guide to the Care and Feeding of Humans by Laurence Yep - 12/23/23 ♥♥♥♥

They are drinking tea on the cover.

10) Reader’s Choice - Any book - Swing by Opal Carew - 12/5/23 ♥♥♥♥


*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 1/2/24*****

☃️ December Monthly Challenge! ☃️

5/5 romance/romantic suspense

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
Christmas Crisis: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 6 December; 5☆


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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).
Ian is the male MC's father- Twin Murder Mix-Up by Sami A. Abrams 10 December; 5☆


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

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.
Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh 4 December; 5☆


5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.
K-9 National Park Defenders by Katy Lee and Sharee Stover; 19 December; 4 1/2☆


10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice!
Tunnel Creek Ambush by Kerry Johnson 14 December; 5☆

December Monthly Challenge

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1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Marry Me by Midnight Felicia Grossman (blue on the cover) ✔️

2) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: Cold Snap Toni Anderson (set during winter) ✔️

3) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: A Star to Sail By Joy Lynn Fielding (historical romance) ✔️

December Monthly Challenge

Read: 9/10

1) Happy December Birthday: The Housemaid (blue cover) 12/18 ★★★★☆

2) Baby Names: Cold Days (victorious) 12/8 ★★★★★

3) Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper: Head Over Heels (contemporary) 12/22 ★★★☆☆

4) ’Tis the Season: The Wish (Christmas) 12/23 ★★★★★

5) Mitten Tree Day - December 6: Indigo Ridge (set in a workplace) 12/26 ★★★★☆

6) National Cocoa Day - December 13: Romancing Mister Bridgerton (historical romance) 12/15 ★★★★☆

7) Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21: Shadow Spell (set after 1913) 12/10 ★★★☆☆

8) National Short Film Day - December 28: The Witness (author name begins with "R") 12/18 ★★★★★

9) New Year’s Eve - December 31: A Court of Mist and Fury (1 in pub date) dnf

10) Reader’s Choice: For the Roses 12/13 ★★★★☆

Read 10/10 books DONE!

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
Bragg's Christmas (The Bragg Brothers, #5) by D.E. Haggerty 12/9/23 4stars (12/7/23; blue jacket/scarf; green - trees/lettering)

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).
A Christmas Duet (Washington Island Romance #3.5) by Annette M. Irby 12/12/23 3stars (God is Gracious - Zach is the music director at a church and there are a lot of prayers being offered for things going on in some of the character's lives)

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

Maestro Complete Series: Box Set Books 1-3 by Eugenia Riley 12/29/23 5stars (cpntemporary)

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.
Christmas Cove by Sarah Dressler 12/5/23 4stars (holiday romance Leo/America; lots of festivals as try to bring back Christmas to Christmas Cove; Edward usually cheerful)

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter
Christmas Hottie: A Dad’s Best Friend, Secret Pregnancy Romance (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers 12/1/23 4stars (Edward funds a homeless shelter; Vanessa is working there; parts of the book are at Edward's office; Christmas season)

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover.
Christmas in the Crosshairs by Deena Alexander 12/6/23 4.5stars (trees)

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.
Countdown to Christmas: A Sweet Romance Christmas Book (Holiday Countdown Series 1) by Dianna Houx 12/7/23 4stars

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T.
Christmas at Rainbow Haven: Rainbow Haven Beach Book 7 by Sylvia Price 12/1/23 4stars (S - Sylvia)

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner 12/3/23 4stars (fireworks)

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice!
When Hattie Finds Love (Paradise Valley #4) by Amy Lillard 12/5/23 4stars

Read 10/10

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday. Read a book published in December: A Very Krampus Holiday 18/12

2) ☃️ Baby Names. Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names - Evangeline, Savannah, Ian, Vincent: Home for the Holidays 6/12

3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️: Read a book with a character who works in the news media industry: The Sinner 13/12

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season. Read a holiday romance: His Christmas Cookie 19/12

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6. Read a book featuring a school or a workplace: The Risk 10/12

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13. Read a historical romance: The Duke and the Lady in Red 7/12

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21. Read a book with a detective, a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913: Stealing the Thief 21/12

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28. Read a novella:Bossed Around 1/12

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31. Read the last/most recent book in a series: Bound 17/12

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice. Read any book of your choice: The Fighter's Prize 20/12

December Monthly Challenge

10/10 completed

1. Published in December: A Last Chance Christmas V.L.Thompson 3☆ 24/12/23
2. Baby names: Caro - Snowbound with the Billionaire Carole Mortimer 4☆ 23/12/23
3. Paranormal: Dylan Carole Mortimer 5☆ 5/12/23
4. Celebration: Yule Be My Duke Darcy Burke 5☆ 13/12/23
5. Winter: The Secrets of a Moonlit Night Elisa Braden 3☆ 1/12/23
6. Historical romance: Her Duke to Beguile Dawn Brower 4☆ 7/12/23
7. Black/White on cover: Kingston's Obsession Carole Mortimer 5☆ 17/12/23
8. Short story: The Lyon's Secret Laura Trentham 4☆ 5/12/23
9. 1 or 2 in published date: The Lyon, The Liar and The Scandalous Wardrobe Chasity Bowlin 5☆ 23/12/23
10. Reader's Choice: The Lyon's Redemption Sandra Sookoo 4☆ 4/12/23

December Monthly Challenge

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1) Happy December Birthday
☃️ Read a book published in December or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
The Duke's Saber - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade Publ - Dec 2023) - Dec 15

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). Alternatively, 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:
Evangeline (Messenger of Good News),
Savannah (Open Plain),
Ian (God is Gracious),
Vincent (Victorious).

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.
Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.
Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

☃️ You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary, or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*
Claiming the Drakos Heir - Jennifer Faye (HR #4669 - June 2019) (contemporary) - Dec 26

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ’Tis the Season
☃️ From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.
Holiday Heroes: - Janie Crouch, Regan Black (Calamitte Jane Pub - Dec 2023) (Christmas) - Dec 8

5) Mitten Tree Day - December 6
☃️As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.
Disappearance in Dread Hollow - Debra Webb (HI #2152 - July 2023) - Dec 12

6) National Cocoa Day - December 13
☃️To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant, or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”
Knockout - Sarah MacLean (Harper Collins - Aug 2023) (historical romance) - Dec 6

7) Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21
☃️Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.
Colton's Undercover Seduction - Beth Cornelison (HRS #2227 - May 2023) (detective) - Dec 6

8) National Short Film Day - December 28
☃️Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R, or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.
Rescued by the Rancher - Barb Han (HI #2134 - Apr 2023) (H) - Dec 2

9) New Year’s Eve - December 31
☃️To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food, or drinks.
Their Sweet Coastal Reunion - Kaylie Newell (HSE #2957 - Jan 2023) - Dec 1

10) Reader’s Choice
☃️Read any book of your choice!
The Soldier's Refuge - Sabrina York (HSE #2986 - June 2023) - Dec 4


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☃️ December Monthly Challenge! ☃️

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

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

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.

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

I'm in for December.

0/10

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover.

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,
This month's names: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

3) You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs.

5) Read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.

6) Read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages)

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.

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

December 2023 Monthly Challenge!

10/10 DONE

1) Happy December Birthday published in December Published Dec 11, 2017 Mistletoe Murder Karen MacInerney 12/4
2) Baby Names : Ian Say You're Sorry: Book One Ian C.P. Irvine 12/19
3) shelved as paranormal Succubus in the City Nina Harper 12/8
4) holiday romance AND a celebration occurs The Matzah Ball Jean Meltzer 12/10
5) set during winter The Ghost of Christmas Past Rhys Bowen 12/13
6) tree, plant or flower on the cover Maui Murder Jasmine Webb 12/14

7) character who attempts to solve or find something = BOTH Too Good to Be True Kristen Ashley 12/13
8) novella Sinister Sailing: A Mia Watson Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Gwen Taylor 12/8
9) 1 or 2 in the publication date Jun 10, 2016 Witchy Sour Gina LaManna 12/6
10} Deadly Justice Kristi Belcamino 12/17

December Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
Statue of Limitations - Kate Collins 12/17


✔️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. Alternatively, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses).
This month's names: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian, Vincent (Victorious).
Warrior Witch - Danielle L. Jensen 12/10
(MCs were able to "beat back" (victorious) the monsters they released on Earth)

✔️3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️: Read one book written by Molly Harper or any author with her first or last name. You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*
Hope for the Best - Jodi Taylor 12/13

✔️4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.
Snowed in with Grumpy - Olivia Noble 12/20


✔️5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: Read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.
Hollyberry Homicide - Sharon Farrow 12/3

✔️6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: Read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”
Scot Under the Covers - Suzanne Enoch 12/11

✔️7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.
When All the Girls Have Gone - Jayne Ann Krentz 12/26

✔️8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.
Just the Sexiest Man Alive - Julie James (hero is a movie star)12/26

✔️9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.
I.O.U. - Nancy Pickard (published March 1, 1992) 12/10

✔️10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice!
Voices in the Snow - Darcy Coates 12/22

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.

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

3/5 read
1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Artfully Yours (blue cover)
2) ☃️ Baby Names ☃️: Vincent (Victorious) How to Tame a Wild Rogue (Victorious)
3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️: Hothead (contemporary)
4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: A Season for Second Chances (grumpy/sunshine)
5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: Christmas at the Island Hotel (winter/cold climate)
6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: The Counterfeit Scoundrel (historical romance)
7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Never Met a Duke Like You (MC is an archaeologist)
8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: The Holiday Swap (entertainment industry)
9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: Witch Chocolate Fudge (food on cover)
10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: The Heiress Gets a Duke

Books:


Read:

December Monthly Challenge!

4/9 Complete

1) Happy December Birthday:


2) Baby Names:


3) Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper: Contemporary

🎅🏻About That Kiss - Jill Shalvis - 12/5 - 🎄🎄🎄🎄

4) ’Tis the Season:


5) Mitten Tree Day - December 6: Workplace/Winter

❄️Holiday Wishes - Jill Shalvis - 12/1 - 🎄🎄🎄🎄

6) National Cocoa Day - December 13:


7) Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21: Black on Cover/ Set after 1913

🤶🏻Obsidian - Jennifer Armentrout - 12/6 - 🎄🎄🎄🎄

8) National Short Film Day - December 28:


9) New Year’s Eve - December 31:


10) Reader’s Choice :

⛄Part Time Cowboy - Maisey Yates - 12/6 - 🎄🎄🎄🎄

☃️ Welcome to the December Monthly Challenge!☃️

🎅🏻🎄🎁10/10 Complete🎅🏻🎄🎁

✔️1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December.

P.S. You're Intolerable
Published December 14, 2023
Read On: December 16, 2023

✔️2) ☃️ Baby Names ☃️:
This month's names:
Savannah (Open Plain)

Happily Ever Aftered
Character; Savannah Sunderwell -
Read On: 12/28/2023

✔️3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper
*You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor.

Engagement Rate
Shelved as: Contemporary Romance
Read On: December 4, 2023


✔️4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs.

Christmas Cupid
Read On: 12/30/2023

✔️5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December.

Scoring the Player
College Romance
Read On: December 6, 2023

✔️6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover.

Kings & Corruption
Read On: December 23, 2023

✔️7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something.

Kings & Chaos
Read On: December 24, 2023

✔️8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T.

Kings & Carnage by Sadie Hunt
Read On: December 25, 2023

✔️9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date.

My Brother's Teammates
Published on: Published August 18, 2023
Read On: December 20, 2023

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

Weak Side
Read On: December 11, 2023

☃️December Monthly Challenge! ☃️
7/10

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover.. A Trini Christmas Collection - 12/1


2) ☃️ Baby Names ☃️: This month's names: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News). Fortunate: Orphan Series Book One - 12/24


3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️:Read a book that has been shelved as paranormal. For Her Peace - 12/22


4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: Read a holiday romance. Christmas with the Wrights - 12/4


5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: Read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace. Spread Joy: A Christmas Eve Hot Holiday Hookup

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: Read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. A Wicked Christmas: A Holiday Novelette - 12/22


7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover. Heartbeat or Where Love Blooms

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella. Twelve Dates of Christmas - 12/21


9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: Read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks. A Turn in the Air or Winter's Eve Then, Now, & Always: A Three Kings Novel

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice! Holidaze - 12/19

FINISHED!!
December 2023 Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed

1. Read a book published in December. Let Me Free You by Alexandria House 12/13
2. Ian (God is Gracious) The Preacher's Son by Carl Weber 12/15
3. Read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 12/03
4. Read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope. Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy 12/05
5. Read a book set during winter or a place with a cold climate. Emotionally Scarred by Ladii Nesha 12/17
6. Read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. The Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan 12/26
7. Read a book with black or white on the cover. His Majesty by Shon 12/17
8. Read a short story or a novella. Jah by Alexandria House 12/05
9. Read the last/most recent book in a series. All He Ever Wanted by Tay Mo'Nae 12/25
10. Reader’s Choice. 12:01: A Delusional Enemies to Lovers Romance by Bella Jay 12/11

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I'm in!

☃️ Welcome to the December Monthly Challenge! ☃️

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.

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

☃️🎅🏻🎄🎁2023 December Monthly Challenge! 🎁🎄🎅🏻☃️

10/10 Completed

01. NAVY WOMAN by Debbie Macomber ❄ FINISHED 12/1/2023❄

02. Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber ❄ FINISHED 12/17/2023 ❄

03. River Marked by Patricia Briggs ❄ FINISHED 12/29/2023 ❄

04. Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber ❄ FINISHED 12/7/2023❄

05. Can This Be Christmas? by Debbie Macomber ❄ FINISHED 12/18/2023❄

06. The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber ❄FINISHED 12/26/2023❄

07. How to Fall in Love with a Demon by Lola Glass ❄ FINISHED 12/3/2023 ❄

08. O Hell, All Ye Shoppers by Louisa Masters ❄ FINISHED 12/6/2023 ❄

09. A ​Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas ❄ FINISHED 12/12/2023 ❄

10. Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto ❄ FINISHED 12/30/2023 ❄

Completed: 2

☃️ Welcome to the December Monthly Challenge! ☃️

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
✅ - Victoria Denault, 12/1/23

2) ☃️ Baby Names ☃️: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️: You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: Read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: You may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”
✅Solo for the Season - Martha Keyes, 12/6/23

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T.
✅Heartstopper: Volume Five - Alice Oseman, 12/28/23

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: Read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date.
✅Christmas with Saint - J. Sterling, 12/7/23

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

December Monthly Challenge
December 2023

My Monthly Challenge (msg 30)

Books Read ➖ 10



✅1) Happy December Birthday
⛄Read a book published in December
⛄The Christine + Jake Affair ➖ 12.03 ★★★

✅2) Baby Names
⛄This month's names: Evangeline
⛄You Can't Ruin Christmas ➖ 12.17 ★★★

✅3) Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper
⛄Read a book set in the Midwestern United States
⛄Exposed ➖ 12.22 ★★★★

✅4) ’Tis the Season
⛄Read a holiday romance
⛄Christmas On Anchor Island ➖ 12.03 ★★★

✅5) Mitten Tree Day - December 6
⛄Read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another
⛄Take Me Home for Christmas ➖ 12.31 ★★★★

✅6) National Cocoa Day - December 13
⛄Read a historical romance
⛄Rescued by a Rogue ➖ 12.01 ★★★

✅7) Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21
⛄Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something
⛄When Shadows Fall ➖ 12.05 ★★★★

✅8) National Short Film Day - December 28
⛄Read a short story or a novella
⛄Crimson Twilight ➖ 12.30 ★★★

✅9) New Year’s Eve - December 31
⛄Read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date
⛄Destiny ➖ 12.10 ★★★★

✅10) Reader’s Choice
⛄Read any book of your choice!
⛄There is Always Love ➖ 12.20 ★★★

❄️🎄 December Monthly Challenge! 🎄❄️

COMPLETED 0/10

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.

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

December Monthly Challenge!
Duration: Dec 1 - 31, 2023
10/10

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December
Eight Kinky Nights by Xan West 12/21/2023

2) ☃️ Baby Names ☃️:
Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman 12/26/2023 Evangeline (Messenger of Good News)

3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️: You may read a book that has been shelved as contemporary
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd 12/14/2023

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: Read a holiday romance
My Ex-mas Emergency by Jennifer Peel 12/06/2023

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: Read a book set in a place with a cold climate.
Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany 12/11/2023

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison 12/03/2023


7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with black or white on the cover
Tenth of December by George Saunders 12/12/2023


8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert 12/12/2023

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date.
Weird Rules to Follow by Kim Spencer 12/01/2023 (Published 10/18/2022)

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice!
Just My Type by Falon Ballard 12/24/2023

December Monthly Challenge! - COMPLETED
Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2023

Completed: 10/10

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.: Reminders of Him/Colleen Hoover 12/18/23

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).: Where the Lost Wander/Amy Harmon 12/10/23

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*: Really Good, Actually/Monica Heisey 12/17/23 (shelved as humor)

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.: Jingle All the Way/Debbie Macomber 12/8/23

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.: Burn for You/J.T. Geissinger 12/18/23

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”: Evermore/Alyson Noel 12/7/23

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.: Silent Fall/Nicky Downes 12/15/23

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.: Dirt Creek/Hayley Scrivenor 12/4/23

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.: Royally Bad/Nora Flite 12/10/23 (published on April 1, 2017)

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice!: Before He Kills Again/Margaret Murphy 12/1/23

☃️ Welcome to the December Monthly Challenge! ☃️
December 1 to 31, 2023

Completed: 0/10

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Heart Stopper by Michelle Hercules

2) ☃️ Baby Names ☃️: Everly Dalton's Dating Disasters by Claire Kingsley

3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: Naughty or Nice?: Four Novellas By Sherrilyn Kenyon

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: For nEver by Aurora Rose Reynolds

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Tharaen by Hazel Hunter

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: One Perfect Night by Bella Andre

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: Going Down on One Knee by Christina Hovland

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: One Month Only by Kate J. Blake

7/10 Complete

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise. - The Wind Knows My Name - Finished 12/4

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope. - A Court of Frost and Starlight Finished 12/7

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate. The Refiner - Finished 12/12

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper. - Strip Tees: A Memoir of Millennial Los Angeles Finished 12/8

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry. The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes Finished 12/15

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - Finished 12/28

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice! Project Hail Mary- Finished 12/28

I'm in for 8 this month.

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2023 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 2023

Progress: 0 out of 10

☃️ Welcome to the December Monthly Challenge! ☃️

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.

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

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

☃️ When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date(s) when you finished your book(s).

☃️ Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; 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!

☃️ Welcome to the December Monthly Challenge! ☃️

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.

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

Finished
6/10

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise. 12/13/2023

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance A Merry Little Meet Cute 12/21/2023
or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate. Tangled in Tinsel 12/31/2023 has both workplace and set in the winter

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages One Holiday Kiss 12/13/2023
) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks. Single and Ready to Jingle 12/27/2023
publishing date 11/15/2022

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice! Fencing You In 12/12/2023

☃️ 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).

RRRC December Monthly Challenge 2023
Read: 5/10

✔️1) Happy December Birthday:
☃️Read a book published in December.
☃️Read a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.~A Wedding One Christmas by Therese Beharrie▪️12/5/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️


2) ☃️ Baby Names ☃️: Read a book that includes a character or author with one of the following baby names.
This month's names:
Evangeline (Messenger of Good News),
Savannah (Open Plain),
Ian (God is Gracious),
Vincent (Victorious).

3) Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper:

4) ’Tis the Season:
☃️Read a holiday romance.~ Christmas at Whispering Creek by Barbara M. Britton
☃️A book in which a celebration occurs.
☃️ You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

✔️5) Mitten Tree Day - December 6:
☃️ Read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another.
☃️You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December.
☃️ Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.~Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan Henry▪️12/23/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6) National Cocoa Day - December 13:
☃️ Read a historical romance.
☃️ You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover.
☃️ Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”

✔️7) Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21:
☃️Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. ~ Mistletoe Murder by Karen MacInerney▪️12/19/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
☃️You may also read a book with black or white on the cover
☃️ or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.

✔️8) National Short Film Day - December 28:
☃️Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) ~ The Inn at Blue Hollow Falls by Donna Kauffman (122 pgs)▪️12/6/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
☃️ a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T.
☃️Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.

✔️9) New Year’s Eve - December 31:
☃️ read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date.~ The Two Bells of Christmas by Joanna Barker (pub. Nov 21, 2022)▪️12/42/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️
☃️You may also read the last/most recent book in a series.
☃️ A book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.

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

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Heather wrote: "I'm in!

10/10 Complete!

✔ ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December and a book with blue or green on the cover.
Kissed by Magic, Erica Ridley - 4 Dec

✔ ☃️ ..."

Complete!

Congratulations, Heather!

6/10

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.
Fae Princes by Nikki St. Crowe

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”
An Unwanted Guest by Lapena Sheri

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.
The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.
Teach Me by K.A. Tucker

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice!
In The Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros

Here's my belated (and completed) entry! :)

December Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. Happy December Birthday!: You Can't Ruin Christmas ⭐ (12/9)
2. Baby Names!: The Detective (Savannah) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (12/4)
3. FAC – Molly Harper: The Bachelor on the Shelf ⭐⭐ (12/9)
4. 'Tis the Season: A Highland Ghost for Christmas ⭐ (12/6)
5. Mitten Tree Day: Knight Before Christmas ⭐⭐⭐ (12/7)
6. National Cocoa Day: A Billionaire Butler for Christmas ⭐⭐ (12/8)
7. Crossword Puzzle Day: Clued in Christmas ⭐⭐⭐ (12/12)
8. National Short Film Day: Resting Scrooge Face ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (12/7)
9. New Year's Eve: The Protector ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (12/5)
10. Reader's Choice: Daring and the Duke ⭐⭐⭐ (12/16)

Congratulations, Cyliena!

December 2023 Monthly Challenge!

10/10 DONE

1) Happy December Birthday published in December Published Dec 11, 2017 Mistletoe Murder Karen MacInerney 12/4
2) Baby Names : Ian Say You're Sorry: Book One Ian C.P. Irvine 12/19
3) shelved as paranormal Succubus in the City Nina Harper 12/8
4) holiday romance AND a celebration occurs The Matzah Ball Jean Meltzer 12/10
5) set during winter The Ghost of Christmas Past Rhys Bowen 12/13
6) tree, plant or flower on the cover Maui Murder Jasmine Webb 12/14

7) character who attempts to solve or find something = BOTH Too Good to Be True Kristen Ashley 12/13
8) novella Sinister Sailing: A Mia Watson Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Gwen Taylor 12/8
9) 1 or 2 in the publication date Jun 10, 2016 Witchy Sour Gina LaManna 12/6
10} Deadly Justice Kristi Belcamino 12/17

Done!
☃️ December Monthly Challenge! ☃️

5/5 romance/romantic suspense

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
Christmas Crisis: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 6 December; 5☆


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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).
Ian is the male MC's father- Twin Murder Mix-Up by Sami A. Abrams 10 December; 5☆


3) ☃️ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Molly Harper ☃️.

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.
Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh 4 December; 5☆


5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️.

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️.

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️.

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️.

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.
K-9 National Park Defenders by Katy Lee and Sharee Stover; 19 December; 4 1/2☆


10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice!
Tunnel Creek Ambush by Kerry Johnson 14 December; 5☆

December Monthly Challenge! - COMPLETED
Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2023

Completed: 10/10

1) ☃️ Happy December Birthday ☃️: Read a book published in December, or a book with blue or green on the cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.: Reminders of Him/Colleen Hoover 12/18/23

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). Alternatively, 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: Evangeline (Messenger of Good News), Savannah (Open Plain), Ian (God is Gracious), Vincent (Victorious).: Where the Lost Wander/Amy Harmon 12/10/23

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

Fun facts about Molly Harper:

☃️ A writer of paranormal and humorous contemporary romance, Molly has published more than 30 titles.

☃️ Molly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism and previously worked as a reporter.

☃️ Molly currently lives in Michigan with her family.

You may read a book that has been shelved as paranormal, contemporary or humor. You may also read a book with a character who works in the news media industry. Finally, you may read a book set in the Midwestern United States.*: Really Good, Actually/Monica Heisey 12/17/23 (shelved as humor)

*The Midwestern United States includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin

4) ☃️ ’Tis the Season ☃️: From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa - and Festivus for the rest of us - December is a month of holiday celebrations. Read a holiday romance, or a book in which a celebration occurs. You may also read a book with a character who is cheerful, such as a book featuring the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.: Jingle All the Way/Debbie Macomber 12/8/23

5) ☃️ Mitten Tree Day - December 6 ☃️: As this day was established to facilitate the distribution of mittens to those in need, read a book with a character who is charitable or does something kind for another. You may also read a book featuring a school or a workplace, since these are places where mitten trees are commonly observed during the month of December. Finally, you may read a book set during winter or in a place with a cold climate.: Burn for You/J.T. Geissinger 12/18/23

6) ☃️ National Cocoa Day - December 13 ☃️: To recognize the domestication of the cacao tree - from which the cocoa bean is derived - in South America more than 5,000 years ago, read a historical romance. You may also read a book with a tree, plant or flower on the cover. Alternatively, you may read a book that you consider to be “cozy.”: Evermore/Alyson Noel 12/7/23

7) ☃️ Crossword Puzzle Day - December 21 ☃️: Read a book with a character who attempts to solve or find something, such as a detective or an archaeologist. You may also read a book with black or white on the cover, or a book set after 1913, the year in which the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper.: Silent Fall/Nicky Downes 12/15/23

8) ☃️ National Short Film Day - December 28 ☃️: Read a short story or a novella (generally defined as less than 160 pages) or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of the letters S, H, O, R or T. Alternatively, you may read a book with a character who works in the entertainment industry.: Dirt Creek/Hayley Scrivenor 12/4/23

9) ☃️ New Year’s Eve - December 31 ☃️: To mark the clock striking midnight, read a book with 1 or 2 in the publication date. You may also read the last/most recent book in a series, or a book with any of the following items commonly associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations on the cover: fireworks, stars, balloons, hats, food or drinks.: Royally Bad/Nora Flite 12/10/23 (published on April 1, 2017)

10) ☃️ Reader’s Choice ☃️: Read any book of your choice!: Before He Kills Again/Margaret Murphy 12/1/23

Congrats to Jonquil, Patrizia and Caraina!

🎄🍊⛄️🎅🏻 DEC BOOKS COMPLETED ☑️

1. Dec published or turquoise: Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura 12/14
2. Savannah (open plain on cover): The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson 12/24
3. midwest setting (Wisconsin): Mayhem in Circulation by Leah Dobrinska 12/1
4. Holiday romance: Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber 12/7
5. Character is charitable: Host for the Holidays by Martha Keyes 12/16
6. Historical romance/ cozy: An Earl to Remember by Stacy Reid 12/3
7. character who solves or finds/ archeologist/black or white cover : Love Quest by Camilla Isley 12/4
8. Short story/novella/author name SHORT/entertainment industry: Bright Midnight by Karina Halle 12/4
9. 1 or 2 publication date: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin 12/9
10. My choice: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston 12/12