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WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGEDuration: January 1- December 31, 2024
1. Dorothy- Read a book that starts with a “D”, with a blue cover or MC is young.
2. Toto- Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o” in it.
3. Cowardly Lion- Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION” in the title or MC is a shape shifter.
4. Scarecrow- Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.
5. Tin Woodman- Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.
6. Wizard of Oz- Read a book that has a ”z” in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.
7. Wicked Witch of the West- Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.
8. Glinda the Good Witch- Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.”
9. Ruby Red Slippers- Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R” or a fairytale retelling.
10. Yellow Brick Road- Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y” or MC goes on a road trip.
SERIAL Duration: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
4 from 2nd
3 from 3rd
2 from 4th
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi -
young adult -
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
JANUARY- FROZEN CHALLENGEDuration: January 1-31, 2024
Levels:
Sleet: 1-3 books
1. Anna: Read a book with sisters, author name that starts with "A" or MC who is an optimist
2. Elsa: Read a book with a Queen as a character, MC who is considered "Cold" or who has powers
3. Kristoff: Read a book set in the mountains, title that starts with "K" or character who is a loner
4. Olaf: Read a book set in the winter, snowman on cover or MC who is innocent/naive
5. Sven: Read a book MC who is loyal, title that starts with "S" or MC is an animal
6. Hans: Read a book with a character who betrays someone, author's name that begins with "H" or character who needs to marry for any reason
7. Duke of Weselton: Read a book with a MC who is short, bald arrogant or title that starts with "W"
8. Marshmallow: Read a book that starts with "M", MPG Paranormal or that has a monster(your interpretation)
February Love of My Life ChallengeDuration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Level:
Let's be friends - 1-3 books
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
April ChallengeDuration: April 1 – April 30, 2024
Levels: Beginner: 1-4 books
1. April Fool’s Day - Read a book that is listed under the genre “Humor.”
2. April’s Book of the Month - Read one of the April’s Book of the Month in our group.
3. National Frog Month - In honor of the cute little amphibians, take a moment to learn more about them. Find a frog-related craft or activity to get your family in the spirit of Frog Month and take the time to celebrate one of the earth's oldest living creatures. Come back and share with us via picture or tell us what you did to celebrate National Frog Month! OR Read a book about a frog or with a frog on the cover...(have fun!)
4. April Showers - Read a book with a form of weather in the title (i.e., The Sun Dwellers or Water & Storm Country).
5. Hans Christian Andersen's Birthday - Author Hans Christian Andersen was born April 2, 1805. Celebrate his birth month by reading a fairy tale. It can be a classic or a retelling.
6. Earth Day - Read a book about aliens, space, or with a picture of the moon/earth on the cover.
7. Fourth Month - Read a book that is fourth in a series, or has four words in the title.
8. Tax Time (U.S.) - Read a book with an accountant/book-keeper character, or due to a shortage of funds, read a book that was downloaded for free (legally!) or borrowed.
9. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choosing.
10. April - Read a book which title or author’s name starts with “A.”
11. The diamond is the birthstone for the month of April - Read a book that has a diamond on the cover or in which a wedding takes place.
12. April Showers brings May Flowers - Spell it out – read a book that begins with each letter in the word…..MAY!
May Flowers ChallengeDuration: May 1 - 31, 2024
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower (for some I have listed just a few of the many possible colors). Or you can try to match the "symbolism" of the flower.
Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth
- Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering change.
Tulips - Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Orange - Love, passion
- Read a a book in which the MC achieves love (it can't be one of the dancing around books).
Rose - The color of a rose directly affects its 'meaning'. For a change, let's do lavender/purple which has to do with enchantment, enthrallment and first impressions.
- Read a book with magic OR love at first sight.
Zinnia - Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Red - Friendship, Affection
- Read a book where main characters are friends,(but not lovers or harboring an unrequited love).
Peony - Red, Pink, Yellow, White (sensing a theme?) - Wealth, Prosperity, Good fortune
- Read a book with a wealthy MC, or a character who comes into "good fortune" - however you want to define that.
June Holidays, Special and Wacky Days ChallengeDuration June 1- 30, 2024
These are some of the holidays we will be celebrating in the U.S. during the month of June.
Levels:
Easy: 1-3 books
Intermediate:4-5 books
Advance:6-7 books
Repeat Day (I said "Repeat Day") June 3rd - read a classic or re-read one of your favorite books or read a book from your favorite author
Hug Your Cat Day (June 4th)- read a book that has a cat on the cover or the pet of the MC, read a book with a cat shifter
National Gardening Exercise Day (June 6th)- read a book with plants, gardening tools or some form of exercise on the cover, Read a book about an athlete or a MC who loves gardening
Best Friends Day (June 8th)- read a book that is recommended by a friend, read a book that has friends on the cover or read a book about friends
Flag Day (June 14th)- read a book set in the country of your birth, read a book written by an author who lives in the same country you do or read a book with a red, white or blue cover
Father's Day (June 21st)- read a book with a father and a child on the cover, read a book that the MC is a father, or read a book with a black or brown cover
Read book of your choice
August- Back to School Challengedescription
DURATION August 1- 31, 2024
Challenge levels:
Basic: 1-3 books
Mastery: 4-6 books
Advanced: 7-8 books
English: Read a book that uses alliteration in the title, author name or a characters name ie Shelli Stevens, Fatal Fortune, Mickey Mouse etc.
Math: Read a book that is part of a series
Science: Read a science fiction, dystopian or fantasy book
History: Read a historical book can be Historical Romance
Geography: Read a book set in a country not your own
Art: Read a book with a beautiful cover
Home Economics: Read a book that involves cooking or sewing or cleaning
Physical Education (P.E.): Read a book that has an athletic character or who plays a sport; has a sport in the title or on the cover
September- Guardians of the Galaxy ChallengeDuration September 1- 30, 2024
Groot: 1-3 books
1.I'm Not in Love Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman Performed by 10cc
Read a book with "Love" in the title or someone falls in love, MC named Eric, Stewart or Graham or MPG Contemporary Romance
2.Come and Get Your Love Written by Lolly Vegas Performed by Redbone
Read a book that starts with "C", set in Vegas or a character goes to Vegas
3.Go All the Way Written by Eric Carmen Performed by The Raspberries
Read a book that starts with "G", published in August or set in Ohio
4.Mad Scene from 'Lucia di Lammermoor' Written by Gaetano Donizetti Performed by Bergamo Musica Festival Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Antonino Fogliani
Read a book that has a character who is a musician or a musical instrument on cover or set in Italy
5.Hooked on a Feeling Written by Francis Zambon (as Mark James) Performed by Blue Swede
Read a book that has a blue cover, MC named Francis, Mark or James or has a pirate theme
6.Escape (The Piña Colada Song) Written and Performed by Rupert Holmes
Read a book with a character who has to escape something, published in February or set in England
7.Moonage Daydream Written and Performed by David Bowie
Read a book with a Moon on the cover, MC/author named David or MPG Fantasy
8.Fooled Around and Fell in Love Written and Performed by Elvin Bishop
Read a book that starts with a "F" or "oo" in the title, set in a rural community
9.Cherry Bomb Written by Kim Fowley and Joan Jett Performed by The Runaways
Read a book that has a red cover, a Cherry on the cover or a character who runs away
10.Ooh Child Written by Stan Vincent Performed by The Five Stairsteps
Read a book that starts with "O", has a young MC or set in Chicago
11.Ain't No Mountain High Enough Written by Nick Ashford (as Nickolas Ashford) and Valerie Simpson Performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Read a book that has a mountain on the cover or set in the mountains, character from South Carolina
12.I Want You Back Written by Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell (as Alphonso Mizell), Berry Gordy (as Berry Gordy, Jr.), and Deke Richards Performed by Jackson 5
Read a book with a couple who get back together, set in New Jersey or published in May
The Halloween Reading Challenge:description
Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2024
This month's challenge is Halloween a scavenger hunt!
Look to your book covers to find these items, or find a book where the word you are looking for is in the title (ex. Cycle of the Werewolf, Twilight).
Challenge Levels:
Charmed: Read 1 - 3 books
Beguiled: Read 4 - 6 books
Enchanted: Read 7 - 9 books
Spelled: Read 10 + books
1. Read a book with leaves on the cover
2. Read a book with a werewolf on the cover
3. Read a book with a black cat on the cover
4. Read a book with a pumpkin on the cover, or a pumpkin-orange cover
5. Read a book with a scarecrow or a crow on the cover or in the name
6. Read a book with a moon on the cover
7.Read a book with a vampire on the cover
8. Read a book with candy on the cover
9. Read a book where the cover depicts a twilight scene
10. Read a book with a witch on the cover
11. Read a book with a zombie on the cover
12. Read a book with a Fae or Fairy on the cover or in the title
13. Oktoberfest shoutout: Read a book with beer, carnival rides, sausage, or lederhosen on the cover
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