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2024 The Year of the Dragon
Duration - February 10, 2024 through January 28, 2025



The Dragon is ranked Fifth in the Chinese Zodiac.
According to one of many myths, the Jade Emperor held a race and decreed that the order of the animals in the Chinese zodiac would be decided by who crossed the finish line in the first 12 places. It would seem a matter of common sense that the mighty Dragon would be deserving of first place, however he did not achieve this. He came after the Rabbit, Tiger, Ox, and Rat. Why was this?...

When Dragon was on his way to the finish line, he found a village suffering from a very serious drought — even its plants and crops did not grow, and a great number of people were in famine. So, he flew across the clouds and opened his mouth to make rain and solved their hardship.

Dragon continued on in the race, but after a while, he saw another village threatened by a flood. He stopped without hesitation and opened his mouth to absorb the water. His efforts and powers moved the flood waters to the sea, and the disaster at the village was averted.

As Dragon hurried on his way towards the race's end, he saw that Rabbit was being chased by a wolf. In order to deal with the wolf and save Rabbit, he let Rabbit go on ahead. So, by generously helping those he met on the way, as is always his nature, Dragon came in after Rabbit in the zodiac race.

Tasks:
1. Read a book published in December.
2. Read a boom where the MC makes a selfless sacrifice to help someone else.
3. Read a book with a cover that is at least 50% green.
4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DRAGON.
5. Read a book where any of the characters are suffering from a water-based environmental calamity (drought, flood, tsunami, etc.)

1. 50% Green- How Does it Feel? Jeneane O'Riley

2. Dark Water Daughter- H.M. Long- FMC is a storm singer. She sings to calm the storms on the seas or to bring favorable winds for the pirates. Plus she almost drowned.

Awesome! I'll post your next set of tasks in just a second.
When you add books and authors you can click on the "add book/author" text that is just above the comment box where you type. A box will open and you can search for a book there. Once you find a book you can click on the add button to "add" a hyperlink to it.

If you want the book cover to show, there's a bullet option to choose at the bottom for the cover photo. And once you find a book, there is a tab at the top to show authors. If you select that, the author of your book should be at or near the top.

People born in the year of the Dragon are often seen as confident, ambitious, and adventurous. They are also known to be passionate, strong-willed, and have excellent leadership qualities. Dragons are the fifth animal sign in the Chinese zodiac and are associated with the Fire element, which is believed to symbolize energy, creativity, and transformation.

Set 2 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a confident MC.
2. Read a book with all the letters of FIRE in the title and/or series name (you can use both).
3. Read a book where the MC goes on an adventure.
4. Read a book published in May.
5. Read a book where the MC goes through a personal transformation of some kind.

#3. MC goes on an adventure- The Time I got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming. FMC leaves her home to adventure with a demon after a bargain.

#2. FIRE in the title-
Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells.

Erica

Erica- I cannot find a box with any prompts or hyperlinks. Am I doing this wrong?

Not at all! Where you type in your posts, look just above that open space. On the left it says "comment" in black. To the right of that a bit past the center of your open space it should say "add book/author" and those words will be blue. You can click on those words and then a search box should open.

There is an HTML help & practice area that has really good detail that shows all of this. Here is a link to the message that talks about adding books as I've tried to describe: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Mind, you don't have to enter books this way but you might like to. I think you're done with your set 2 tasks so I'll post the next set for you.

Dragons are highly respected and revered in Chinese culture and are often associated with the emperor, power, and authority. People born in the year of the Dragon are believed to possess some of these characteristics and are often successful in their careers and personal lives. They are also said to be charismatic, imaginative, and have a strong sense of justice and fairness.

Set 3 Tasks:
1. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EMPORER.
2. Read a book where a character is highly respected or revered.
3. Read a book where the MC has a successful career.
4. Read a book with a MC is highly imaginative.
5. Read a book that has a dominant theme of justice.

2. In Tempt Me The MMC, Henry owns a chain of hotels, The Wolf Hotel. Later in the series, the FMC starts her own soap/lotion company.

5. Auctioned This story has very dark theme of sex trafficking. A young adult is kidnapped and a man joins in with the traffickers to rescue him and stop it from happening again.

Way to go!!



Despite their many positive traits, Dragons can also be impulsive, stubborn, and prone to anger. They can sometimes struggle with their emotions and may find it challenging to work with others who do not share their vision or passion. However, with their determination and perseverance, Dragons can overcome most obstacles and achieve their goals.

Set 4 Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is at least 50% red.
2. Read a book with a MC who is very stubborn.
3. Read a book where the MC struggles with their emotions over some issue.
4. Read a book with all of the letters GOAL in the title and/or subtitle (you can use both).
5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DETERMINATION.

Set 4

Task 1: 50% red cover
Paladin's Strength

Task 4: GOAL in the title and/or subtitle
The Ghost of Marlow House

2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and concluding on January 28th, 2025 (Chinese New Year's Eve). The Dragon is also associated with the years 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, and 1952. People born in Dragon years usually possess natural courage, tenacity, and intelligence, often displaying enthusiasm and confidence.

Set 5 Tasks:
1. Read a book published in February.
2. Read a book with an enthusiastic and confident MC.
3. Read a book without a 3 in the page count.
4. Read a book that takes place over a New Year's Eve time frame.
5. Read a book with a double vowel in the title.

Task #3- A book without a 3 in the page count:

, 408 pages


Task #5- A book with a double vowel in the title:

In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. Consequently, 2024 is forecasted to bring about opportunities, changes, and challenges. If you're seeking a shift in your current lives, this year might offer a favorable chance.

Set 6 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a very talented MC.
2. Read a book with the numbers 2 and 4 in the page count.
3. Read a book with nobility in it.
4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EXTRAORDINARY.
5. Read a book where the MC takes a chance on something.

Set 6:
Task 2: Read a book with the numbers 2 and 4 in the page count:Beautiful Monster
Page count: 274

Task 3: Read a book with nobility in it.
[book:Rise of Empire|10790277
How it fits: FMC, Arista is a princess. Her brother is the King A young girl is made Empress and all kings must answer to her.

According to Chinese astrology, 2024 is a Wood Dragon Year. Wood indicates calmness, loyalty, and reliability and Dragons endowed with prominent abilities and revolutionary ideas. Such features incline Wood Dragons toward a successful life. Even though stubbornness and a little arrogance are innate with Dragons, these negative traits, sometimes, may be the key to achieving their goals.

Set 7 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a very calm MC.
2. Read a book where a character works with wood.
3. Read a book with all the letters LOYALTY in the title and/or series names (can use both).
4. Read a book where a MC's negative characteristic helps them achieve their goal.
5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word REVOLUTIONARY.

3. Read a book with all the letters LOYALTY in the title/and or series name: Angels of Elysium Book 1
Feather

5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word REVOLUTIONARY:
Iron Flame

This was a hard challenge

But you did it!!

CONGRATULATIONS!! You finished the Year of the Dragon!

I feel accomplished!

As well you should!!