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2024 April Monthly Challenge

1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Sawyer Bennett:
★ She writes contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction
★ She is a former trial lawyer from North Carolina
★ She has one adorable daughter
★ She also has naughty dogs
So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)

7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long

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

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, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.

Happy April Reading!!

April Monthly Challenge

9/9 completed

1. Published in April: It's Raining Rakes in April Annabelle Anders 4☆ 21/4/24
2. X
3. Sara Bennett: Fascination 5☆ 4/4/24
4. Stand alone: Christmas and Criminals Riley Blake 4☆ 1/4/24
5. Different colours: The Disgraced Debutante Wendy Vella 5☆ 12/4/24
6. Deep backlist: The Duchess Takes a Lover Jillian Eaton 5☆ 8/4/24
7. Book to relax in bed: Forever Her Rake Scarlett Scott 5☆ 6/4/24
8. Wouldn't normally read: Granny's Super Powers Are Proper Good Becci Murray 5☆ 1/4/24
9. TBR: Her Reluctant Rancher Anne Marie Novak 3☆ 11/4/24
10. Reader's Choice: To Have a Husband Carole Mortimer 4☆ 2/4/24

X

I'm in!

...8/10

1. Happy April Birthday!: Just One Night by Carly Phillips April 9, 4 stars

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Alex by Sawyer Bennett April 13, 4 stars

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie April 20, 4 stars

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay April 18, 4 stars

7. No Housework Day -April 7: This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips April 20, 4 stars

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card April 9, 3 stars

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: At the Drop of a Hat by Jenn McKinlay April 16, 4 stars

10. Reader’s Choice: Just One Chance by Carly Phillips April 17, 4 stars

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💐☔️🌷🌧️🌸2024 April Monthly Challenge🌸🌧️🌷☔️💐



10/10 Completed



01. Happy April Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!
Honey Pie by Donna Kauffman 04/20/24
02. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month: 👩🏼‍🔬Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
This Thing Called Love in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 04/04/24
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Sawyer Bennett: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book by this month's Featured Author, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
You may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.
A Complete Game by Aven Ellis 04/06/24
04. April Fool's Day (April 1): 🌧️Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone.
The Christmas Sneak: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Marie Harte 04/29/24
05. Find A Rainbow Day (April 3): 🌈Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover.
Housebroke by Jaci Burton 04/14/24
06. Deep Dish Pizza Day (April 5): 🍕Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books).
The Sweetheart Deal by Miranda Liasson 04/09/24
07. No Housework Day (April 7): 📖Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation).
Advice from a Jilted Bride by Piper Rayne 04/22/24
08. Walk on Your Wild Side Day (April 12): 🐒Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular.
No Matter What by Erin Nicholas 04/25/24
09. National Hanging Out Day (April 19): 📖Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long.
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts 04/02/24
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choosing!
Taken by Tuesday by Catherine Bybee 04/15/24

2024 April Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy April Birthday!:
Read a book published in April.
Parentmoon-L.B. Dunbar 4/23/24

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Kinda Don't Care-Lani Lynn Vale 4/01/24

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett:
Read a book shelved as Contemporary.
Souls Unfractured-Tillie Cole 4/03/24

4. April Fool's Day - April 1:
Read a book that is a stand-alone
Between Hello and Goodbye-Emma Scott 4/04/24

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3:
Read a book with several different colors on the cover
This Could Be Us-Kennedy Ryan 4/04/24

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5:
Read a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)
Mixed Up Love-Natasha Madison 4/06/24

7. No Housework Day -April 7:
Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch
Ashes of You-Catherine Cowles 4/03/24

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12:
Read a book that is or has been wildly popular
The Things We Leave Unfinished-Rebecca Yarros 4/17/24

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19:
Read a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long
Changing Course-Aly Martinez 4/06/24

10. Reader’s Choice:
Read any book of your choosing!
Music of the Heart-Katie Ashley 4/08/24

10/10

✔ Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April.
April's Fools, Ivy Asher - 2 April

✔ April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field.
Love, Theoretically, Ali Hazelwood - 8 March

✔ Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett.
Atticus: A Woman’s Journey with the World’s Worst Behaved Dog, Sawyer Bennett - 1 April

✔ April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone
Lost Lake, Emily Littlejohn - 1 March

✔ Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance.
I Was Born for This, Alice Oseman - 9 April

✔ Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food industry.
Two Truths and a Marriage, Nicole Snow - 6 March

✔ No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch.
The Starfish Sisters, Barbara O'Neal - 6 April

✔ Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up. The Hungry Dark, Jen Williams - 4 March (MPG Horror)

✔ National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends.
Summers at the Saint, Mary Kay Andrews - 3 March

✔ Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Cocktails & Chloroform, Kelley Armstrong - 3 March

2024 April Monthly Challenge - COMPLETED
Duration: April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after! House of Cotton - Monica Brashears 4/11/24 (published on April 4, 2023)

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) One Plus One - Jojo Moyes 4/8/24

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Sawyer Bennett:
★ She writes contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction
★ She is a former trial lawyer from North Carolina
★ She has one adorable daughter
★ She also has naughty dogs
So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance. The Fault in Our Stars - John Green 4/28/24

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone Britt-Marie Was Here - Fredrik Backman 4/7/24

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover Homicide and Halo-Halo - Mia P. Manansala 4/4/24

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books) Seven Up - Janet Evanovich 4/7/24

7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation) Convict Me - J.L. Beck 4/2/24

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular Ender’s Game - Orson Scott Card 4/4/24

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long The Girl on the Train - Paula Hawkins 4/5/24

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Identity - Nora Roberts 4/6/24

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APRIL MONTHLY CHALLENGE
completed

🌷Happy April Birthday: Yellow cover- Accidentally on Purpose
🌷2. Math/Stats Month- Character works in STEM- Bride
🌷3. Featured Author Challenge- CR- Failure To Match
🌷April Fool's Day - Read a book that is a stand-alone - Untie My Heart
🌷Find A Rainbow - Different colours on cover- Simply the Best
🌷Pizza Day- Author with a deep backlist - Borden
🌷No Housework Day- Book with a 'messy' character- Broken Heart Syndrome
🌷Walk on Your Wild Side Day - Book that was/is wildly popular- Wallbanger
🌷National Hanging Out Day- Book on your tbr list too long- Shade's Lady
🌷Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing- Dirty Talk



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Habeas Corpus

2024 April Monthly Challenge 🌻🌻🌻🌻🪺🪺🪺🪺🪺🌧️🌧️⛈️⛈️⛈️☔☔☔☔🌂🌂
Completed: 6/10

✔️1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book with a yellow on the cover - All We Were Promised - Ashton Lattimore - 4/18

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Sawyer Bennett:
★ She writes contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction
★ She is a former trial lawyer from North Carolina
★ She has one adorable daughter
★ She also has naughty dogs
So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone

✔️5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance - The Phoenix Crown - Kate Quinn and Janie Chang - 4/17

✔️6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books) - A Week in Winter - Maeve Binchy - 4/17

✔️7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with - She's No Princess - Laura Lee Guhrke - 4/15

✔️8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up - A Fate Inked in Blood - Danielle L. Jensen

✔️9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story - Knitmare on Neech Street - Peggy Ehrhart - 4/18

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

2024 April Monthly Challenge
DONE!!
Completed: 10/10

1. Book published in April. Unfinished Business 04.23
2. Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Hot for Teacher 04.07
3. Read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance. Strictly Professional 04.21
4. Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character. The Best of Everything 04.07
5. Read an LGBT romance. Can't Resist Her 04.06
6. Read a book set in the food industry. Keep Giving Me Love 04.19
7. Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch. The Neighbor Favor 04.16
8. Read a book that is or has been wildly popular. Ace of Spades 04.18
9. Read a book with friends in the story. STRIP 04.14
10. Read any book of your choosing! Rules of Engagement 04.13

2024 April Monthly Challenge



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01. Happy April Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!

02. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month: 👩🏼‍🔬Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Sawyer Bennett: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book by this month's Featured Author, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
You may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.

04. April Fool's Day (April 1): 🌧️Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone.

05. Find A Rainbow (April 3): 🌈Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover.

06. Deep Dish Pizza Day (April 5): 🍕Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books).

07. No Housework Day (April 7): 📖Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation).

08. Walk on Your Wild Side Day (April 12): 🐒Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular.

09. National Hanging Out Day (April 19): 📖Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long.

10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choosing!

I'm in please!
1. Happy April Birthday!: The Bodyguard (yellow cover)
2. April Month-Long Observance - Mile High (technology on cover)
3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett:.Unlucky 13
(animal on cover)
4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Go Hex Yourself (sneaky character)
5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Ready or Not (bright colors)
6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: In a Jam (food)
7. No Housework Day -April 7: Vacation Wars (relaxing book)
8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: A Hundred Crickets Singing
9. National Hanging Out Day - April 19: Of Blood and Bone
10. Reader’s Choice: Writing Mr. Right

Books:


Read:

Completed 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April
Fake It Till You Make It by Siera London (Calvary Brothers #1) 4/21/24 4stars

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
The Finders Keepers Library (Love in Bloom Book 1) by Annie Rains 4/8/24 4.5stars (Savannah is a botanist and works in a garden shop with plants (science))

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Sawyer Bennett:
★ She writes contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction
★ She is a former trial lawyer from North Carolina
★ She has one adorable daughter
★ She also has naughty dogs
So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring an animal.
Pucking My Next-Door Enemy: A Brother's Best Friend Second Chance Romance (Pucking Hot Hockey Billionaires) by Livvy Stone 4/3/24 4stars (Missouri; dogs - pitbull Diesel, Eve's dog and blue heeler Piper, Mike's dog)

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone
The Phoenix Bride by Natasha Siegel 4/13/2024 3.5stars (stand alone; David foolish when it comes to Cecilia; Cecilia is always sneaking away from her sister's house to get away and to meet David)

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read a book with several different colors on the cover
Always a Bridesmaid (A Revved-Up Romance #1) by Marina Adair 4/27/24 4stars

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)
Promise at Refuge Point (Jewell Cove #6) by Donna Alward 4/6/24 4.5stars (265 distinct works)


7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)
Welcome Home, Caroline Kline by Courtney Preiss 4/14/24 4stars (Caroline's life is a mess partly due to her ex-boyfriend and part due to having to move home and help her family out because of her dad's illness)

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular. both with 4.48 rating and with 61,693 ratings and 8,078 reviews
The Frozen River: A Novel by Ariel Lawhon 4/17/24 4.5stars

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story
Stuck with the Billionaire Cowboy by Jade Styles 4/10/24 4stars (Nora and Erin; Nora with others she works with including Raul initially)

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Forbidden Protector (Chicago Mob) by Audrey Robert 4/19/24 4stars

🌷2024 April Monthly Challenge🌷

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🌹1🌹-> https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

💐2 💐-> Going to look for one in my local library 🫶🏼

🌸 3 🌸-> https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

🌺 4 🌺-> https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

🌻 5 🌻-> https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

🌼 6 🌼-> https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

🥀 7 🥀-> https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

🪷 8 🪷-> https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

🪻 9 🪻-> https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

🌷 10 🌷-> Continue the series of one of these books above

I’m a slow reader so I’m almost sure I’m not going to finish this list. But, hope I finish it! 🫶🏼
I don’t have dates for the books but probably read like2/3 book a week 💗

Tysm for reading!

Completed - 10/10

1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone
The Lions of Little Rock, Kristin Levine | 4/4

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field - science
Love Me Like This, Bella Andre | 4/2

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.
Southern Spells, Amy Boyles | 4/1

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book that is a stand-alone
Skylight Confessions, Alice Hoffman | 4/5

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read a book with several different colors on the cover
Cure for the Common Breakup, Beth Kendrick | 4/10

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food industry
Sprinkle with Murder, Jenn McKinlay | 4/3

7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with
Marking Time, Marie Force | 4/7

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up
My Beautiful Neighbor, Piper Rayne | 4/4

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story
Starting Over, Marie Force | 4/13

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
A Dastardly Death in Hillbilly Hollow, Blythe Baker | 4/8

Read 9/10

1. Happy April Birthday! Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover: Alien Most Wanted: Unchained 10/4

2. April Month-Long Observance. Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field: Love, Theoretically 9/4

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett. Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or any book shelved as Fantasy Romance: A Heart of Blood and Ashes 3/4

4. April Fool's Day - April 1. Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone: Wicked Lies Boys Tell 13/4

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3. Read an LGBT romance: Laurent and the Beast 5/4

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5. Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist: When She's Shy 14/4

7. No Housework Day - April 7. Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character: When She's Common 17/4

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12. Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is/was wildly popular: Credence 4/4

9. National Hanging Out Day - April 19. Read a book with friends in the story: London's Perfect Scoundrel 8/4

10. Reader’s Choice. Read any book of your choosing:

🌤️ 2024 April Monthly Challenge 🌤️

Progress: 9/10

✔1. Happy April Birthday! 🌤️ Read a book with a yellow cover
Racing the Sun - Karina Halle - 4/19/24

✔2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics. 🌤️ Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
A Princess in Theory - Alyssa Cole - 4/22/24

✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett 🌤️ Read a book shelved as Fantasy Romance
Raven Unveiled - Grace Draven - 4/5/24

✔4. April Fool's Day - April 1 🌤️ Read a book that is a stand-alone
The Butterfly Collector - Tea Cooper - 4/8/24

✔5. Find A Rainbow - April 3 🌤️ Read a book with several different colors on the cover
A Time to Change - Callie Langridge - 4/4/24

✔6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5 🌤️ Read a book written by an author with a deep backlist
Kiss Me - Susan Mallery - 4/23/24

7. No Housework Day -April 7 🌤️ Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)

✔8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12 🌤️ Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up
The Wrong Bride - Catharina Maura - 4/19/24

✔9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19 🌤️ Read a book with friends in the story
Crazy Hearts - Amber Kelly - 4/26/24

✔10. Reader’s Choice 🌤️ Read any book of your choosing!
His Darkest Desire - Tiffany Roberts - 4/11/24

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🌤️ 2024 April Monthly Challenge 🌤️

COMPLETED ALL TASKS Progress: 10/10

X 1. Happy April Birthday! 🌤️ Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!

COMPLETED

Book/Author: Resting Witch Face by Juliette Cross

Read On: 4-5-24

X 2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics. 🌤️ Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

COMPLETED

Book/Author: Morgan’s Hunter by Cate Beauman

Read On: 4-2-24



X 3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett 🌤️ Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Sawyer Bennett:
★ She writes contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction
★ She is a former trial lawyer from North Carolina
★ She has one adorable daughter
★ She also has naughty dogs
So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.

COMPLETED

Book/Author: Wicked Fall by Sawyer Bennett

Read On: 4-13-24

X 4. April Fool's Day - April 1 🌤️ Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone

COMPLETED

Book/Author: Never Lie by Frieda McFadden

How it Fits: Stand alone book
Read On: 4-9-24

X 5. Find A Rainbow - April 3 🌤️ Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover

COMPLETED


Book/Author: The Wishing Gamer by Meg Schaffer
Fits: Many different colors on the cover
Read on: 4-6-24

X 6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5 🌤️ Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)

COMPLETED

Book/Author: The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden

How it Fits: this author has a huge published book list
Read On: 4-11-24

X 7. No Housework Day -April 7 🌤️ Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)

COMPLETED

Book/Author: FINLAY Donovan Rolls the Ice by Elle Cosimono

Fits the task: the characters are VERY messy
Read On: 4-7-24

X 8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12 🌤️ Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular

COMPLETED

Book/Author:Good Material by Dolly Alderton

How it Fits: popular and not a point of view book that I would normally read. It was centered from the man’s point of view in a break up and all he did was whine and carry on. I would not recommend at all.
Read On: 1-1-14

X 9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19 🌤️ Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long

COMPLETED

Book/Author: Sweetness by Ashley Quinn

How It Fits: Been on my TBR since last year
Read On: 4-10-24

X 10. Reader’s Choice 🌤️ Read any book of your choosing!

COMPLETED

Book/Author: Secretly Smitten by Stephie Klair


Read On: 4-8-24

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April Challenge

5/10 Progress

1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!
- Finished: 4/12/24
2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.
- Finished: 4/3/24
4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone
Finished: 4/10/24
5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)

7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular
- Finished: 4/15/24
9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long
- Finished: 4/11/24
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

April Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!
Undressed - Kristina Cook 4/21


✔️2. April Month-Long Observance - Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Terror Crane - Lou Cadle (Lania, math genius) 4/20

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names. So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.
Love's Funny That Way - Pamela Burford 4/7

✔️4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone
Ward D - Freida McFadden 4/9

✔️5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover
What Happens in Scotland - Jennifer McQuiston 4/12


✔️6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)
A Batter of Life and Death - Ellie Alexander (in bakery) 4/9

✔️7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)
Rock Courtship - Nalini Singh 4/14

✔️8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is orhas been wildly popular
How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse - K. Eason 4/19

✔️9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your TBR too long
Don't Die, Dragonfly - Linda Joy Singleton (added Aug 2009) 4/15

✔️10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
This Shattered World - Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner 4/2

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

🌷April Monthly Challenge🌷

1. Happy April Birthday!:

2. April Month-Long Observance -

4. April Fool's Day - April 1:

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3:

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5:

7. No Housework Day -April 7:

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12:

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19:

10. Reader’s Choice:

Read 10/10

2024 April Monthly Challenge

8/10

1. Happy April Birthday!:
☔Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought-after!
Forbidden Nights with the Paramedic - Alison Roberts (HMED #1381 - Apr 2024) - Apr 4

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month: Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
☔Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
A Maverick's Holiday Homecoming - Brenda Harlen (HSE #3019 - Dec 2023) (marine biologist) - Apr 16

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Sawyer Bennett:
★ She writes contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction
★ She is a former trial lawyer from North Carolina
★ She has one adorable daughter
★ She also has naughty dogs
☔So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.
A Puppy on the 34th Ward - Juliette Hyland (HMED #1352 - Nov 2023) (US/Contemporary) - Apr 12

4. April Fool's Day - April 1:
☔Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone
Tourist Season - Brenda Novak (Mira - Apr 2024) (stand-alone) - Apr 9

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3:
☔Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover
The Wild Lavender Bookshop - Jodi Thomas (Kensington - Apr 2024) (several colors) - Apr 17

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5:
☔Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)
Hotshot Hero for the Holidays - Lisa Childs (HRS #2257 - Dec 2023) (backlist - 106) - Apr 15

7. No Housework Day - April 7:
☔Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)
The Wedding Box - Toni Blake (Oliver Heber Books - Apr 2024) (relax with) - Apr 10

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12:
☔Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular

9. National Hanging Out Day - April 19:
☔Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long

10. Reader’s Choice:
☔Read any book of your choosing!
Finding Friends at the Cornish Country Hospital - Jo Bartlett (Boldwood Books - Apr 2024) - Apr 8


8 9

2024 April Monthly Challenge
Read: 0/10

1. Happy April Birthday!:
☔️Read a book published in April.
☔️ Read a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond.~ A Girl’s Guide to the Outback by Jessica Kate

2. April Month-Long Observance -Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month:
☔️Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)~Beginner's Luck by Kate Clayborn

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett:
☔️Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett.~Alex
☔️Read a book by any author with one of her first or last names.

4. April Fool's Day - April 1:
☔️Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character.
☔️Read a book that is a stand-alone~Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3:
☔️Read an LGBT romance. ~Fake Dating the Prince (84) by Ashlyn Kane
☔️Read a book with several different colors on the cover.

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5:
☔️ Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) ~Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
☔️Read a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)

7. No Housework Day -April 7:
☔️Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch.~Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
☔️ Read a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12:
☔️Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up.~ Temptation by Kris Bryant
☔️Read a book that is or has been wildly popular

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19:
☔️Read a book with friends in the story.
☔️ Read a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long.

10. Reader’s Choice:
☔️Read any book of your choosing!~ Wicked Nights by Nina Bangs

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2024 April Monthly Challenge

1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Sawyer Bennett:
★ She writes contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction
★ She is a former trial lawyer from North Carolina
★ She has one adorable daughter
★ She also has naughty dogs
So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)

7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long

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

I'm in for seven this month.

April Monthly Challenge
April 2024

My Monthly Challenge (msg 27)

Books Read🚦10



✅1. Happy April Birthday!
🚥Read a book published in April
🚥Chef's Kiss🚦04.21 ★★★

✅2. April Month-Long Observance
🚥Read a book with a character who studies, teaches in a STEM related field
🚥Love, Theoretically🚦04.25 ★★★★

✅3. Featured Author Challenge
🚥Read a book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal
🚥SEAL's Christmas Dream🚦04.25 ★★★

✅4. April Fool's Day - April 1
🚥Read a stand-alone
🚥Let's Make It Legal🚦04.01 ★★★

✅5. Find A Rainbow - April 3
🚥Read a book with several different colors on the cover
🚥Embattled Ever After🚦04.15 ★★★★

✅6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5
🚥Read a book a book written by an author with a deep backlist
🚥Taming Natasha🚦04.14 ★★★★

✅7. No Housework Day -April 7
🚥Read a book you would want to relax with
🚥Kaleidoscope🚦04.22 ★★★★

✅8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12
🚥Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up
🚥The Kite Runner🚦04.05 ★★★★

✅9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19
🚥Read a book a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long
🚥Pies and Potions🚦04.13 ★★

✅10. Reader’s Choice
🚥Read any book of your choosing!
🚥Fragments of Ash🚦04.21 ★★★★

2024 April Monthly Challenge

1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Sawyer Bennett:
★ She writes contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction
★ She is a former trial lawyer from North Carolina
★ She has one adorable daughter
★ She also has naughty dogs
So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)

7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long

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

2024 April Monthly Challenge
1 April to 30 April, 2024

Read: 1

1. Happy April Birthday!: Bass-Ackwards by Eris Adderly

2. April Month-Long Observance: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Zack by Sawyer Bennett

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: My Darling Bride by Ilsa Madden-Mills

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: How to Be a Wallflower by Eloisa James

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: A Demon and His Psycho by Eve Langlais by Eve Langlais - 20/4/2024

7. No Housework Day -April 7: The Big Easy & Other Lies by Melanie Jacobson

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: That Friendzone Feeling by Nicky Redford

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long

10. Reader’s Choice: Guarding the Single Mother by Leslie North

2024 April Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. Happy April Birthday!: yellow cover Leidy Klotz 4/3

2. Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month ** character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field - she's a MASH surgeon/physician Immortally Ever After Angie Fox 4/19
3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: shelved as Contemporary Romance Happy Trail Daisy Prescott 4/19
4. April Fool's Day - April 1: foolish or sneaky character Watchers of the Night Charlene Parris 4/21
5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: LGBT romance Jefferson Blythe, Esquire Josh Lanyon 4/14
6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: by an author with a deep backlist Swamp Spies Jana Deleon 4/11
7. No Housework Day -April 7: 'messy' character A Dangerous Thing Josh Lanyon 4/20
8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: you wouldn't normally pick up The Best Way to Bury Your Husband Alexia Casale 4/17
9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: friends in the story Ignite on Contact Jaci Burton 4/3
10. Reader’s Choice: Dating Can Be Deadly Amanda Flower 4/15

2024 April Monthly Challenge 7/10

1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after! - Sensory: Life on the Spectrum Finished 4/6

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Sawyer Bennett:
★ She writes contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction
★ She is a former trial lawyer from North Carolina
★ She has one adorable daughter
★ She also has naughty dogs
So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance. The Teacher Finished 4/7

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone Murder Road Finished 4/24

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover -The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books) The Paradise Problem Finished 4/5

7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)Tangled Up In You

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular Little Mama finished

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long Fourth Wing finished 4/19

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!The Woman in Me - Finished 4/11

2024 April Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 4/1/24 to 4/30/24
9/10

1. Happy April Birthday! - Published in April - Weekends with You by Alexandra Paige - 4/9/24 ♥♥♥♥

Pub 4/9/24

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett - Shelved as Contemporary Romance - An O'Brien Family Christmas by Sherryl Woods - 4/6/24 ♥♥♥♥


4. April Fool's Day - April 1 - Stand-alone - The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros - 4/10/24 ♥♥♥


5. Find A Rainbow - April 3 - With several different colors on the cover - The Cider Shop Rules by Julie Anne Lindsey - 4/22/24 ♥♥♥♥


6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5 - Author with a deep backlist (many published books) - Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb - 4/17/24 ♥♥♥♥♥

Robb has written 50+ books in the In Death series beside those written as Nora Roberts.

7. No Housework Day -April 7 - Relax with - Getting Schooled by Emma Chase - 4/3/24 ♥♥♥♥♥


8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12 - Wildly popular - Fatal Frenzy by Marie Force - 4/20/24 ♥♥♥♥♥

This series is very popular, and this book has a rating of 4.57.

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19 - With friends in the story - Until Talon by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 4/28/24 ♥♥♥♥

This series is known for revisiting with friends and family from previous boos.

10. Reader’s Choice - Any book - Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh - 4/13/24 ♥♥♥♥♥



*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 4/28/24*****

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2024 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 2024

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!
Find the Good: Unexpected Life Lessons from a Small-Town Obituary Writer by Heather Lende - **** - 4/8/2024 - 176 Pages

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez - ***** - 4/7/2024 - 400 Pages

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names:
Sugar Rush by Sawyer Bennett - **** - 4/11/2024 - 301 Pages

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone:
Everyday Charisma: Techniques for Mass Appeal, Charm, and Becoming a Social Powerhouse by Patrick King - *** - 4/10/2024 - 84 Pages - Stand Alone

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover:
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake - ***** - 6/7/2024 - 375 Pages

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books):
Day Shift by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 4/2/2024 - 307 Pages - Deep Backlist

7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation):
Night Shift by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 4/5/2024 - 308 Pages

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular:
Codex by Lev Grossman - *** - 6/5/2024 - 348 Pages

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long:
Ladies' Night by Jessica Adams - ** - 4/8/2024 - 512 Pages - on my TBR too long

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 4/1/2024 - 305 Pages

2024 April Monthly Challenge
4/10

1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover.

2. April Month-Long Observance: Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field: Silver Lining: A Vacation Romance

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book shelved as Fantasy Romance: The Alpha of Bleake Isle

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone.

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover.

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry: A Chef's Kiss (chefs)

7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book that is or has been wildly popular: This Could Be Us

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long

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

1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.

4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)

7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long

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

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, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.

Happy April Reading!!

2024 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2024
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1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April
Delivered With Love by Sherry Kyle 04/04/2024

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 04/11/2024

3. Featured Author Challenge
Read any book set in the United States
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center 04/03/2024

4. April Fool's Day - April 1:
Read a book that is a stand-alone
Mrs. Engels by Gavin McCrea 04/07/2024

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3:
Read an LGBT romance
Meant For Me by Ann Lister 04/01/2024

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5:
Read a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 04/23/2024

7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez 04/11/2024

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12:
Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up
What Is the What by Dave Eggers 04/20/2024

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19:
Read a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros 04/14/2024

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Rock Gods of Jackson, Tennessee by Rafer Roberts 04/10/2024

2024 April Monthly Challenge

Read 10/10

1. Happy April Birthday! Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover: 4/5

2. April Month-Long Observance. Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field: 4/17

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett. any book shelved as Contemporary Romance: 4/9

4. April Fool's Day - April 1. book that is a stand-alone: 4/4

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3. book with several different colors on the cover: 4/13

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5. a book written by an author with a deep backlist: 4/12

7. No Housework Day - April 7. Read a book with a 'messy' character: 4/8

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12. Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up: 4/10

9. National Hanging Out Day - April 19. Read a book with friends in the story -

10. Reader’s Choice. Read any book of your choosing: 4/1

***COMPLETED LATE***

2024 April Monthly Challenge

✅1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after-The Invited-5/28/24

✅2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)--The Love Hypothesis-4/5/24

✅3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Sawyer Bennett:
★ She writes contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction
★ She is a former trial lawyer from North Carolina
★ She has one adorable daughter
★ She also has naughty dogs
So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance-(Fantasy)-Written in Red-4/29/24

✅4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone-The Wife Upstairs-4/9/24

✅5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover (Cover)-Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?-4/28/24

✅6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)-Heather Graham-Deadly Night-4/13/24

✅7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)-Never Lie-4/17/24

✅8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular-Hooked-4/12/24

✅9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long-Happy Place-4/2/24

✅10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing-The Guest List-4/6/24

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✔ Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April.
April's Fools, Ivy Asher - 2 April

✔ April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
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10 of 10 Completed
1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!
Teasing You (The Donovans: Sweetbriar Ridge #2) Samantha Chase 4/4/2024


2. April Month-Long Observance: Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Under One Roof (STEMinist Novellas #1) Ali Hazelwood 4/14/2024


3. Featured Author Challenge: Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
Make It a Double (Last Call #2) Sawyer Bennett 4/8/2024


4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone
The Takeover Cara Tanamachi 4/3/2024


5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover
Wicked Fall[bookcover:Wicked FallWicked Fall|42443708] (Wicked Horse #1) Sawyer Bennett 4/14/2024


6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)
On the Rocks (The Last Call #1) Sawyer Bennett 4/7/2024


7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)
Trust (Haven #1) Lea Hart4/4/2024


8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular
A Fatal Grace (Chief Inspector Gamache) Louise Penny 4/16/2024


9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long
Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door (Riley Thorn #1) Lucy Score 4/7/2024


10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Avenging Angel (Avenging Angels #1) Kristen Ashley4/12/2024

Done!!

- [x] 1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover - Only and Forever by Chloe Liese 4/18
- [x] 2. April Month-Long Observance -Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field - The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren 4/19
- [x] 3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names. - Sugar Daddy by Sawyer Bennett 4/15
- [x] 4. April Fool's Day - Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone - A Fate of Wrath & Flame by K.A. Tucker 4/2
- [x] 5. Find A Rainbow - Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover - Set the Record Straight by Hannah Bonam-Young 4/11
- [x] 6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books) - Paradise by Judith McNaught 4/13
- [x] 7. No Housework Day - Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation) - Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey 4/10
- [x] 8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular - White Trash Beautiful by Teresa Mummert 4/14
- [x] 9. National Hanging Out Day- Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long - Romancing Mr Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 4/20
- [x] 10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing! - A Queen of Thieves & Chaos by K.A. Tucker - 4/7

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1. Happy April Birthday! Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover: 4/5

2. April Month-Long Observance. Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field: 4/17

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett. any book shelved as Contemporary Romance: 4/9

4. April Fool's Day - April 1. book that is a stand-alone: 4/4

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3. book with several different colors on the cover: 4/13

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5. a book written by an author with a deep backlist: 4/12

7. No Housework Day - April 7. Read a book with a 'messy' character: 4/8

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12. Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up: 4/10

9. National Hanging Out Day - April 19. Read a book with friends in the story -

10. Reader’s Choice. Read any book of your choosing: 4/1

2024 April Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy April Birthday!:
Read a book published in April.
Parentmoon-L.B. Dunbar 4/23/24

2. April Month-Long Observance - Mathematics and Statistics
**Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Kinda Don't Care-Lani Lynn Vale 4/01/24

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett:
Read a book shelved as Contemporary.
Souls Unfractured-Tillie Cole 4/03/24

4. April Fool's Day - April 1:
Read a book that is a stand-alone
Between Hello and Goodbye-Emma Scott 4/04/24

5. Find A Rainbow - April 3:
Read a book with several different colors on the cover
This Could Be Us-Kennedy Ryan 4/04/24

6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5:
Read a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)
Mixed Up Love-Natasha Madison 4/06/24

7. No Housework Day -April 7:
Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch
Ashes of You-Catherine Cowles 4/03/24

8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12:
Read a book that is or has been wildly popular
The Things We Leave Unfinished-Rebecca Yarros 4/17/24

9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19:
Read a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long
Changing Course-Aly Martinez 4/06/24

10. Reader’s Choice:
Read any book of your choosing!
Music of the Heart-Katie Ashley 4/08/24

☔️APRIL CHALLENGE 👒
1. yellow cover Chloe Baker’s Lost Date by Katie Wicks 4/22
2. character in stem- The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer 4/8
3. fantasy romance- A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall 4/16
4. foolish character- A Duke of One’s Own by Emma Orchard 4/7
5. colorful cover/lgbt+ -The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center 4/11
6. food-Piglet by Lottie Hazell 4/17
7. book to relax with- Lucky by Jane Smiley 4/23
8. wildly popular All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata 4/14
9. friends/hanging around tbr Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne 4/11
10. reader’s choice- The Last Verse by Caroline Frost 4/15

2024 April Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. Happy April Birthday!: yellow cover Leidy Klotz 4/3

2. Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month ** character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field - she's a MASH surgeon/physician Immortally Ever After Angie Fox 4/19
3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: shelved as Contemporary Romance Happy Trail Daisy Prescott 4/19
4. April Fool's Day - April 1: foolish or sneaky character Watchers of the Night Charlene Parris 4/21
5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: LGBT romance Jefferson Blythe, Esquire Josh Lanyon 4/14
6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: by an author with a deep backlist Swamp Spies Jana Deleon 4/11
7. No Housework Day -April 7: 'messy' character A Dangerous Thing Josh Lanyon 4/20
8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: you wouldn't normally pick up The Best Way to Bury Your Husband Alexia Casale 4/17
9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: friends in story Ignite on Contact Jaci Burton 4/3
10. Reader’s Choice: Dating Can Be Deadly Amanda Flower 4/15

April Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the most expensive and sought after!
Undressed - Kristina Cook 4/21


✔️2. April Month-Long Observance - Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Terror Crane - Lou Cadle (Lania, math genius) 4/20

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge - Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names. So you may also read any book set in the United States. You can also read any book featuring a lawyer, a child or an animal. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Fantasy Romance.
Love's Funny That Way - Pamela Burford 4/7

✔️4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone
Ward D - Freida McFadden 4/9

✔️5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover
What Happens in Scotland - Jennifer McQuiston 4/12


✔️6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)
A Batter of Life and Death - Ellie Alexander (in bakery) 4/9

✔️7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)
Rock Courtship - Nalini Singh 4/14

✔️8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is orhas been wildly popular
How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse - K. Eason 4/19

✔️9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your TBR too long
Don't Die, Dragonfly - Linda Joy Singleton (added Aug 2009) 4/15

✔️10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
This Shattered World - Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner 4/2

CHALLENGE COMPLETE