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As 2025 starts we get a new Chinese Lunar year and this year it is the Snake.

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
Level 2: 26 - 35 tasks
Level 3: 36 or more

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake. The hour of the snake is 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the time when the Sun warms up the Earth, and snakes are said to slither out of their holes.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water. Each type is said to have its own distinct personality traits. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake. It's also known as the Year of the Green Snake because wood is associated with green in the Chinese Five Elements theory.
🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators. They are good at understanding human nature and communicating their advice. They are also open to change and embrace new possibilities.
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace. They are also the most tenacious of the 12 zodiac animals. Wood Snakes are charming, but can also be secretive, cunning, and sometimes ruthless.
🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.

5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections. They are able to resolve misunderstandings and strengthen friendships and deepen relationships with their romantic partners while also being able to foster family unity.
🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical. they may struggle with impatience at times and they have a⁤ tendency to be self-critical.
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement. Now is the time to push forward with confidence. : If you've been looking to deepen connections, whether in friendships or love, the Year of the Wood Snake provides opportunities for growth and mutual support.
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions. However, patience is key there's no rush, but steady, thoughtful progress will yield the best results.
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action. The Snake’s intelligence and the Wood element’s nurturing energy provide a perfect balance for turning dreams into reality.
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox. The Ox provides a grounding stability that complements the Snake's intuitive and strategic nature, creating a strong and lasting partnership, The Ox's sense of loyalty and commitment are highly valued by the Snake.
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.

11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs. the Wood Snake and Tiger ‍have a ⁣challenging dynamic. While they​ may ‍be attracted to each other’s strength,⁣ they may also struggle to understand each‍ other’s motives.
🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.

12. Snakes lucky color is blue. Blue, reflects the introspective energy of the Wood Snake. Blue fosters calmness, wisdom, and clarity, aiding deliberate decision-making and seizing new opportunities..
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.

14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.Renewal: The snake sheds its skin, symbolizing personal growth and the continuous process of renewal. Growth: The wood element fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. Adaptability: The wood element makes the snake more adaptable and open to change.
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the ​characteristics of a Wood​ Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

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FINISHED! Year of the Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

As 2025 starts we get a new Chinese Lunar year and this year it is the Snake.

Level 3: 36 or more
45/36+ (45 possible)

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

☑️ 1.🐍 (3)
X Read a book published in one of theses years: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905

Jane and Dan at the End of the World Colleen Oakley (Pub. March 11, 2025) 05/06/25

X or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping On a Dead Man (Vera Wong 2) Jesse Q. Sutanto (p. 241 “. . . the sun was shining directly upon him.”) 04/09/25

X or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

Murder in an Irish Garden (Irish Village Mystery 11) Carlene O'Connor 04/19/25

☑️ 2.🐍 (3)
X Read a book with a green cover

Death with All the Trimmings (Key West Food Critic 5) Lucy Burdette 05/08/25

X or with a book that is fifth in a series

A Gravely Troubling Discovery (Dinner Lady Detectives 5) Hannah Hendy 05/01/25

X or where the author’s initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.

The Case of the Left-Handed Lady (Enola Holmes 2) Nancy Springer 04/04/25

☑️ 3.🐍 (3)
X Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility

Apocalypse Meow (Movie Club Mystery 7) Zara Keane (Maggie takes on an unusual job in an effort to expand her business) 04/13/25

X or with a character who gives advice

Margarettown Gabrielle Zevin (Bess gives Jane eight pages of advice) 04/04/25

X or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes 1) Nancy Springer (Enola is very clever) 04/01/25

☑️ 4.🐍 (3)
X Read a book where a character is secretive

The Glass Ocean Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White (Tess and others are secretive) 04/01/25

X or where a character goes to a social event

Dead as a Doornail (Kenni Lowry 5) Tonya Kappes (there is a wedding) 04/03/25

X or a book set at a workplace.

No Roast for the Weary (Coffeehouse Mystery 21) Cleo Coyle (mostly set at the coffee house) 04/10/25

☑️ 5.🐍 (3)
X Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker

Broken Country Clare Leslie Hall (Nina) 4/13/25

X or with a couple who has a strong relationship

Heir of Uncertain Magic (Whimbrel House Book 2) Charlie N. Holmberg (Merritt and Hulda) 04/17/25

X or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

The Three Lives of Cate Kay Kate Fagan (Cate is mislead by Sidney) 04/04/25

☑️ 6.🐍 (3)
X Read a book that has a character who is suspicious

Started Early, Took My Dog (Jackson Broadie 4) Kate Atkinson (Tracy was very suspicious about a child’s disappearance) 04/15/25

X or a character who is impatient

Murdered by Country Music (High Desert 3) Dianne Harman (Marty is impatient and ends up taking risks) 04/20/25

X or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

Life’s Too Short (The Friend Zone 3) Abby Jimenez 04/21/25

☑️ 7. 🐍 (3)
X Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence

Fudge and Marriage (Candy-Coated 13) Nancy CoCo (Rex a police officer is very confident) 04/22/25

X or a character who is set to improve themselves

Morbidly Yours (Love in Galway 1) Ivy Fairbanks (Callum is working on his social skills) 04/02/25

X or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

The Dream Hotel Laila Lalami 05/13/25

☑️ 8.🐍 (3)
X Read a book published in 2025

Say You'll Remember Me Abby Jimenez (April 1, 2025) 04/03/25

X or where a character makes a long term financial decision

The Keepers of the House Shirley Ann Grau (Abigail decided to downsize many businesses) 04/12/25

X or where a character who is described as patient.

Boy of Chaotic Making (Whimbrel House 3) Charlie N. Holmberg (Lady Helen) 04/19/25

☑️ 9.🐍 (3)
X Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss

Fundamentally Nussaibah Younis (Nadia takes a job with the UN in Iraq) 04/01/25

X or a character who follows their dream

What If? Shari Low (Carly quits her job and starts traveling to visit former loves to find her true love) 04/18/25

X or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

Our Man in Havana Graham Greene (p. 161 “‘. . . there aren’t any perfect murders . . .’” 04/14/25

☑️ 10.🐍 (3)
X Read a book with MC who is single

Death Rattle (Death Book Trilogy 1) Carter Pugh (Clarke is single) 04/02/25

X or a person who is highly valued

On Deadly Tides (Penny Brannigan 11) Elizabeth J. Duncan (Penny is valued by her community) 04/24/25

X or a character who is loyal.

After Hello (You Had Me At Hello 1.5) Mhairi McFarlane (Ben is loyal) 04/21/25

☑️ 11.🐍 (3)
X Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other

Vows of Murder (Tourist Trap Mystery 17) Lynn Cahoon (Greg and Jill get married - they respect each other) 04/06/25

X or where a character is attracted to a wrong type

The Persians Sanam Mahloudji (Wealthy Elizabeth was in love with the chauffeur’s son) 04/16/25

X or read a book where there is a struggle for something.

A Frightfully Fatal Affair (Dinner Lady Detectives 4) Hannah Hendy (there is a life and death struggle) 04/20/25

☑️ 12.🐍 (3)
X Read a book with a blue cover

Three Days in June Anne Tyler (show cover) 04/02/25

X or where a character stays calm

The One That Got Away Mike Gayle (Reuben remains calm when he realizes that his ex wants someone else) 04/20/25

X or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

Dance Hall of the Dead (Leaphorn and Chee 2) Tony Hillerman (New Mexico) 04/11/25

☑️ 13.🐍 (3)
X Read a book with a black cover (show cover)

Carved in Bone (Body Farm Novel 1) Jefferson Bass 04/21/25

X or a second in a series

Death in Four Courses (Key West Food Critic 2) Lucy Burdette 05/05/25

X or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.

If Cats Disappeared from the World Genki Kawamura (Pub. Sept. 20, 2018) 04/22/25

☑️ 14.🐍 (3)
Read a book with nature on the cover (show cover)

On the Trail of a Killer (Fairmont Finds Canine Cozy Mystery 1) Cate Lawley 04/25/25

X or where a character shed something (Your interpretation)

Good Girl Aria Aber (Nila sheds her terrible relationship, shame over being descended from Afghan refugees, and her former life and she moves to another country) 04/04/25

X or where a character grows as a person.

Nesting Roisín O’Donnell (Ciara becomes braver and more confident) 04/17/25

☑️ 15. 🐍 (3)
X Read a book about one of the figures: Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi

Indira Gandhi The Story Of A Leader Shahana Dasgupta 7/05/25

X or with a character with strong leadership skills

Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting Clare Pooley (Iona is a born leader) 04/22/25

X or tagged history.

Lilac Girls (Lilac Girls 1) Martha Hall Kelly 04/08/25

Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks

Progress: 14/15

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
✓ Read a book with the word sun in the text. (p. 46 "Die Sonne ging auf, die Sonne ging unter; [...]) Naokos Lächeln by Haruki Murakami (25/04/25)

2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water.
✓ Read a book that is fifth in a series. (Inu x Boku SS #5) Secret Service: Maison de Ayakashi 05 by Cocoa Fujiwara (25/04/04)

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators.
✓ Read a book with a character who gives advice. Das weite Herz des Landes by Richard Wagamese (25/04/03)

4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace.
✓ Read a book set at a workplace. About a Love song by Hiroko Natsuno (25/05/12)

5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections.
🐍 Read a book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot. (a misunderstanding brought Anne to Green Gables in the first place) Anne of Green Gables - The Collection by L.M. Montgomery

6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical.
✓ Read a book that has a character who is impatient. The Fallen Alpha by Makino Nakamura (25/05/12)

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement.
✓ Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence. Kenshin 02 by Nobuhiro Watsuki (25/04/13)

8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions.
✓ Read a book published in 2025. (11.2.2025) Therapy Game: Re 05 by Meguru Hinohara (25/05/12)

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action.
✓ Read a book where the word perfect is in the text. (pos. 1480 "Der Sand ist perfekt.") Top Secret by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (25/04/18)

10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox.
✓ Read a book with a character who is loyal. Pink Heart Jam 01 by Shikke (25/05/13)

11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs.
✓ Read a book where there is a struggle for something. (Mental Health) Origamiherz by AC Collins (25/04/13)

12. Snakes lucky color is blue.
✓ Read a book with a blue cover. Der Junge aus dem Meer by Garrett Carr (25/05/27)

13. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
✓ Read a second in a series. Verlogen by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir (25/05/22)

14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.
✓ Read a book where a character sheds something. (p. 147 "[...] I could come [...] aiming the spurt into the reddened core of the open peach as if in a ritual of insemination.") Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman (25/05/02)

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
✓ Read a book with a character with strong leadership skills. (Sawamura Daichi, Karasuno's captain) Haikyu!! 26 by Haruichi Furudate (25/05/02)

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 3: 36 or more tasks
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

43/36+ Completed. Finish

TASKS
1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or
(2013)
Mimicry of Banshees-G.K. Parks 4/15/25
(2025)
Lethal Harvest-Declan James 4/29/25
(2025)
You, Me, and Forever-Laura Pavlov 5/30/25
(2025)
The Woman Next Door-Elle Gray 5/30/25
(2025)
The Girl on the Run-A.J. Rivers 5/31/25
with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
(Shadow Island #9)
Shadow's Mystery-Mary Stone 4/27/25
(Charley Davidson)
The Dirt on Ninth Grave-Darynda Jones 5/29/25

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or
with a book that is fifth in a series or
(Wilder Family)
This Wild Heart-Karla Sorensen 4/01/25
(Rachel Ryder)
Body Count-Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 4/04/25
(Cozy Corgis Mysteries)
Scornful Scones-Mildred Abbott 4/30/25
(Violet Darger)
Five Days Post Mortem-L.T. Vargus 5/15/25
(The Wilds of Montana)
She's a Wild One-Kristen Proby 6/07/25
where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
Amber Kelly-Rain After Fire 4/18/25
Elsie Silver-Wild Side 5/02/25

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or
possibility or
Jigsaw-Lilly Atlas 4/06/25
with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or
Loud Unspoken Memories-Samantha Christy 4/05/25
where a character goes to a social event, or
a book set at a workplace.

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or
Double Back-Shannon Baker 4/08/25
with a couple who has a strong relationship or
book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or
a character who is impatient or
where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
Along Came Charlie-S.L. Scott 4/15/25

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or
a character who is set to improve themselves or
where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
Someone You Deserve-Harlow James 4/12/25

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or
Sully-Jessica Gadziala 5/11/25
Can't Get Enough-Kennedy Ryan 5/23/25
My Silver Lining-Laura Pavlov 6/06/25
where a character makes a long term financial decision or
Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty-Lani Lynn Vale 4/02/25
where a character who is described as patient.

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or
Good Trouble-Lani Lynn Vale 4/06/25
a character who follows their dream or
where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or
Shadow's Ritual-Mary Stone 4/04/25
In Her Grave-Willow Rose 4/06/25
Widow Lake-Rita Herron 4/08/25
a person who is highly valued or
a character who is loyal.

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or
read a book where there is a struggle for something.
Copper-Lilly Atlas 6/02/25

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or
Widows of Medina-D.D. Black 4/01/25
Story of My Life-Lucy Score 4/02/25
Eighth Grave After Dark-Darynda Jones 4/12/25
Falling Like Stars-Emma Scott 5/25/25

where a character stays calm or
where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
(New Orleans)
Easy Magic-Kristen Proby 4/19/25
(New Orleans)
Galliano Gold-Traci Andrighetti 5/16/25

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or
Thirst Trap-Lani Lynn Vale 5/04/25
The Darkness at Deception Pass-D.D. Black 5/09/25
Clap Back-Lani Lynn Vale 6/01/25

a second in a series or
(Sugarland Creek)
Stay With Me-Brooke Montgomery 4/11/25
(Evidence: Under Fire)
Trust Me-Rachel Grant 4/16/25
(Morgan Men)
A Good Dose of Pleasure-Zuri Day 4/21/25
(Dream)
Forbidden Dreams-Natasha Madison 5/01/25
(Busy Bean)
Cowboy-L.B. Dunbar 5/11/25

where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
(2019)
XOXO I Love You-Julie Capulet 5/05/25

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

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The Year Of The Snake

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake. The hour of the snake is 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the time when the Sun warms up the Earth, and snakes are said to slither out of their holes.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water. Each type is said to have its own distinct personality traits. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake. It's also known as the Year of the Green Snake because wood is associated with green in the Chinese Five Elements theory.
🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE. Alyson Noel - Evermore 15/04/25

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators. They are good at understanding human nature and communicating their advice. They are also open to change and embrace new possibilities.
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start - David - The Litigators - John Grisham 06/04/25

4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace. They are also the most tenacious of the 12 zodiac animals. Wood Snakes are charming, but can also be secretive, cunning, and sometimes ruthless.
🐍 Read a book set at a workplace. The Devil Wears Prada - Lauren Weisberger 05/05/25

5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections. They are able to resolve misunderstandings and strengthen friendships and deepen relationships with their romantic partners while also being able to foster family unity.
🐍 Read a book with a couple who has a strong relationship Lady Midnight - Cassandra Clare 29/8/25

6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical. they may struggle with impatience at times and they have a⁤ tendency to be self-critical.
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement. Now is the time to push forward with confidence. : If you've been looking to deepen connections, whether in friendships or love, the Year of the Wood Snake provides opportunities for growth and mutual support.
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions. However, patience is key there's no rush, but steady, thoughtful progress will yield the best results.
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action. The Snake’s intelligence and the Wood element’s nurturing energy provide a perfect balance for turning dreams into reality.
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox. The Ox provides a grounding stability that complements the Snake's intuitive and strategic nature, creating a strong and lasting partnership, The Ox's sense of loyalty and commitment are highly valued by the Snake.
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single The Inheritance Games - Jennifer Lynn Barnes 06/06/25

11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs. the Wood Snake and Tiger ‍have a ⁣challenging dynamic. While they​ may ‍be attracted to each other’s strength,⁣ they may also struggle to understand each‍ other’s motives.
🐍 Read a book where a character is attracted to a wrong type
Babysitter - Joyce Carol Oates 28/05/25

12. Snakes lucky color is blue. Blue, reflects the introspective energy of the Wood Snake. Blue fosters calmness, wisdom, and clarity, aiding deliberate decision-making and seizing new opportunities..
🐍 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY. New York - The Devil Wears Prada - Lauren Weisberger

13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a book with a black cover 09/05/25

14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.Renewal: The snake sheds its skin, symbolizing personal growth and the continuous process of renewal. Growth: The wood element fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. Adaptability: The wood element makes the snake more adaptable and open to change.
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the ​characteristics of a Wood​ Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 3: 36 or more
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

Progress: 37/36

1. 🍋Read a book published in one of the years above. The Lemonade War: The Graphic Novel by Jacqueline Davies - published 2025 - Apr. 23

2. 📗Read a book with a green cover. Entirely Emmie by Terri Libenson - Apr. 15

📗Read a book with a green cover or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE. Speechless: A Graphic Novel by Aron Nels Steinke - Apr. 24

📗Read a book with a green cover. I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay - May 11

📗Read a book with a green cover. Emma All Stirred Up!: The Graphic Novel by Coco Simon - May 15

5️⃣Read a book that is fifth in a series. The Light Beside the Sea by Connie di Marco - May 18

3. 👩🏻‍🦰Read a book where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation). Springtime Crime by Carolyn Keene - Apr. 5
💃Read a book where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation). Swing by Audrey Meeker - Apr. 19

4. 😮‍💨Read a book where a character is secretive. Brielle and Bear: Once Upon a Time by Salomey Doku - Apr. 9
⚫Read a book where a character goes to a social event. Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": The Authorized Graphic Adaptation - Apr. 29
😮‍💨Read a book where a character is secretive. Acception, Vol. 1 by Coco Ouwerkerk - May 18

5. 👨‍🌾Read a book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena - Apr. 6
👧🏽 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker. Stuck by Kayla Miller - May 4

6. ❄️Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum) The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen - May 2
😡Read a book that has a character who is impatient. One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel by Rita Williams-Garcia - May 3
✍️Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier - May 24

7. 👿Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum). Karen's Worst Day by Katy Farina - Apr. 3
🐶Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum). Deck the Hounds by David Rosenfelt - Apr. 17
🏃🏾‍♀️Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum). Way Off Track by Carl Brundtland - May 2

8. ✈️Read a book published in 2025. Straight Outta Busan by Stefano Jun - published Apr. 16, 2025 - Apr. 14
🍚Read a book published in 2025. How to Draw a Secret: A Graphic Novel by Cindy Chang - May 8
🫖Read a book published in 2025. Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping On a Dead Man - May 26

9. ✂️Read a book with a character who follows their dream The Makers Club: A Graphic Novel by Reimena Yee - Apr. 1
😴Read a book with a character who follows their dream. Heart Takes the Stage: A Heart of the City Collection by Steenz - Apr. 30

10. 🐦‍🔥Read a book with a person who is highly valued. Atana and the Firebird by Vivian Zhou - Apr. 18

11. 🐰Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other. Easter Basket Murder by Leslie Meier - Apr. 8
👊Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other. This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews - May 20

12.🧭Read a where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY. Spirit Week by Ira Marcks - Estes Park, CO - Apr. 11
🧭Read a where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY. Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes - Norway - May 6

13. 💜 Read a second in a series. Outsider Kids: A Parachute Kids Graphic Novel by Betty C. Tang - published 2025 - May 11
2️⃣Read a second in a series. Save Our Forest! by Nora Dåsnes - May 22
9️⃣Read a book where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year. Lola: A Ghost Story - May 24

14. 🏚️Read a book where a character grows as a person. Brownstone: A Graphic Novel by Samuel Teer - Apr. 12
🌊Read a book with nature on the cover. Hidden Falls by Toby Neal - Apr. 27
🪻Read a book with nature on the cover. Heidi: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden - May 9

15. 🎭Read a book with a character with strong leadership skills. Upstaged: A Graphic Novel by Robin Easter - Apr. 13
🫚Read a book tagged history. Ginseng Roots: A Memoir by Craig Thompson - May 21

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
Completed: 15/15

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake. The hour of the snake is 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the time when the Sun warms up the Earth, and snakes are said to slither out of their holes.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series. Original Sinner - Kait Ballenger 4/8/25 (Published on March 25, 2025)

2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water. Each type is said to have its own distinct personality traits. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake. It's also known as the Year of the Green Snake because wood is associated with green in the Chinese Five Elements theory..
🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE. Dead as a Doornail - Charlaine Harris 4/4/25

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators. They are good at understanding human nature and communicating their advice. They are also open to change and embrace new possibilities..
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation). Who Moved My Goat Cheese? - Lynn Cahoon 4/6/25

4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace. They are also the most tenacious of the 12 zodiac animals. Wood Snakes are charming, but can also be secretive, cunning, and sometimes ruthless..
🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace. Persuader - Lee Child 4/5/25

5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections. They are able to resolve misunderstandings and strengthen friendships and deepen relationships with their romantic partners while also being able to foster family unity..
🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot. Real Love - Alexandria House 4/3/25

6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical. they may struggle with impatience at times and they have a⁤ tendency to be self-critical..
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum) The Widowmaker - Hannah Morrissey 4/5/25

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement. Now is the time to push forward with confidence. : If you've been looking to deepen connections, whether in friendships or love, the Year of the Wood Snake provides opportunities for growth and mutual support..
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum). The Kingdoms of Savannah - George Dawes Green 4/1/25

8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions. However, patience is key there's no rush, but steady, thoughtful progress will yield the best results..
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient. The Rose Bargain - Sasha Peyton Smith 4/4/25 (Published on February 4, 2025)

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action. The Snake’s intelligence and the Wood element’s nurturing energy provide a perfect balance for turning dreams into reality..
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or business or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). Made to Love - Alexandria House 4/2/25

10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox. The Ox provides a grounding stability that complements the Snake's intuitive and strategic nature, creating a strong and lasting partnership, The Ox's sense of loyalty and commitment are highly valued by the Snake..
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal. The Russian - James Patterson 4/3/25

11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs. the Wood Snake and Tiger ‍have a ⁣challenging dynamic. While they​ may ‍be attracted to each other’s strength,⁣ they may also struggle to understand each‍ other’s motives..
🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something. Waiting for Summer's Return - Kim Vogel Sawyer 4/9/25

12. Snakes lucky color is blue. Blue, reflects the introspective energy of the Wood Snake. Blue fosters calmness, wisdom, and clarity, aiding deliberate decision-making and seizing new opportunities...
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY. The Widowmaker - Hannah Morrissey 4/5/25

13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9..
🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year. Pure - Jennifer L. Armentrout 4/7/25

14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.Renewal: The snake sheds its skin, symbolizing personal growth and the continuous process of renewal. Growth: The wood element fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. Adaptability: The wood element makes the snake more adaptable and open to change..
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person. Sweet Bean Paste - Durian Sukegawa 4/15/25

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the ​characteristics of a Wood​ Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures..
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history. Gap Creek - Robert Morgan 4/1/25

Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
YEAR OF THE 🐍
LEVEL4-36+

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✅1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey. Read 4/3/25
Page 238 SUN-The SUN was shining, the birds were chirping


✅✅2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water.
🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
W and K
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Read 4/5/25
D and W
Deeper Than the Dead by Debra Webb Read 5/12/25.

✅✅✅✅3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators.
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
Valentine makes a new start in London after her divorce and her mom dies
With Love from London by Sarah Jio Read 4/5/25
Lennox is in a new town and new high school making a new starts
What Happened on Hicks Road by Hannah Jayne Read 4/14/25
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. Read 5/3/25 Lauren makes a new start every time a new husbands comes out of the attic
Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns Read 5/30/25 Mandy makes a new start in Michigan when she inheirts her great Aunt's bakery and house

✅✅✅4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace.
🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.
Althea keeps hidden for decades that Stella is not her biological daughter.
The Light of Luna Park by Addison Armstrong Read 4/1/25
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James. Read 5/4/25 Set in the Sun Down Hotel
The Push by Ashley Audrain Read 5/5/25 Violet is very secretive

✅✅5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections.
🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot. Jack and Maggie strong relationship
Buried by Lynda La Plante Read 4/9/25
The Only One Left by Riley Sager Read 4/14/25
The entire book is about misunderstanind what happened the night the Hope family was killed

✅6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical.
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
Letters A, L and S
A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay Read 5/19/25

✅7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement.
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum). Karissa sets out to improve herself
The Best Life Book Club by Sheila Roberts. Read 4/9/25

✅8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions.
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character is described as patient.
Charlie Bucket and his family improve their financial situation when they agree to go live and run the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Read 5/21/25


✅✅✅✅9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action.
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Tandi Jo Reese starts a small home repair business
The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate. Read 4/15/25
Jules starts a new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomeow
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager Read 5/11/25
Ava/Juliet and Lizanne follow their dreams of dancing in Swan Lake
Book: Watch Her Fall by Erin Kelly Read 5/22/25
The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop Read 5/25/25. Kelly Bishop follows her dream to be a dancer on Broadway and then to be an actress

✅✅✅✅✅10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox.
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal. Eileen Merriweather is single
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston Read 4/17/25
Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane Read 5/17/25 Strout is single
Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven Read 4/27/25 May Attaway is single
They All Fall Down by Roxanne St. Claire Read 5/19/25 Mackensie Summerall is single
Smart Girl by Rachel Hollis Read 5/26/25 MC Miko is single

✅✅✅✅11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs.
🐍 Read a book where two characters have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
Zofia and Darek had a mutual respect for each other as the fight and struggle to free Warsaw from the Nazis.
The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin. Read 4/12/25
Daphane and Miles have a deep understanding of each other
Funny Story by Emily Henry Read 4/23/25
Charlie and Nora have a deep respect and understanding of each other
Book Lovers by Emily Henry Read 5/16/25
Lilly and Ellis have a deep respect and trust in each other
Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris Read 6/6/25

✅12. Snakes lucky color is blue.
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
Location New York City
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer. Read 4/19/25

✅✅✅✅✅13. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year. Published 11/3/2009
Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett. Read 4/21/25
Murder Out of Characterby Olivia Matthews. Read 4/24/25 #2 in Peach Coast Library Mystery Series
Read 5/2/25 Black cover
Don't Open the Door by Allison Brennan Read 5/8/25 #2 in Regan Merritt series
Read 5/9/25

✅✅14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person. Emma grows into a person who knows what she wants and who she is
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Read 4/8/25
The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain Read 5/22/25
Tess grows from a confused, scared girl into a confident, RN Nurse and happy woman

✅✅15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.
Raised by a Serial Killer: Discovering the Truth About My Father by April Balascio Read 5/15/25 Tagged History
Son: A Psychopath and his Victims by Jack Olsen. Read 6/5/25
Abraham Lincoln is quoted in a court closing arguement

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
Level 2: 26 - 35 tasks
Level 3: 36 or more

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

1. 🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.

15. 🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

Completed 04.24.25
Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 3: 36 or more
Completion: 37/36
Can Use As Many Times As You Wish

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
🐍Published🐍
2025 Publish Date: June 17, 2025 Someone Knows | Vi Keeland | April 3, 2025
2025 Publish Date: May 27, 2025 My Name Is Emily Ray | Michele Domínguez Greene | 04.04.25
1989 Number the Stars | Lois Lowry | 04.13.25
2025 You Killed Me First | John Marrs | 04.18.25
🐍Sun🐍
"...with the hose and leaves it in the sun to dry." p. 91
The Five-Star Weekend | Elin Hilderbrand | 04.13.2025
"You've been pesterin' me about everything under the sun since you were old enough to talk" -p.18
The Birth House | Ami McKay | 04.17.25
"Sun streams into the Living room, tidied up since the party." Loc. 871
So Happy Together | Olivia Worley | 04.21.25

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
🐍Wood Snake🐍
All the Dangerous Things | Stacy Willingham | 04.15.2025

3.🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
🐍Embraces a New Start or Possibility🐍
JoLayne meets Tom and realizes he actually really likes her for her not like her first 5 long-term boyfriends. So they take her winnings and start a life together.
Lucky You | Carl Hiaasen | 04.04.25
Annie takes back her life and embraces a new start after Blake asks for divorce.
On Mystic Lake | Kristin Hannah | 04.10.25
(view spoiler)[After Riley learns about her biological mother she moves to Washington to be near hear but, only with the knowledge that she must now live a lie (hide spoiler)]
The Silent Sister | Diane Chamberlain | 04.16.2025
Spencer and Cooper embrace new starts.
Boomerangers | Heather M. Orgeron | 04.20.25

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.
🐍Social Event🐍
Holly went to Kitten's Bridal Party.
The Day I Disappeared | Brandi Reeds | 04.01.25
The Sanderson Ellie, Ginny, and Zoey went to Halloween Festival
The Sandersons Fail Manhattan | Scott Johnston | April 8, 2025
🐍Workplace🐍
Regency Grand Hotel where Molly is a maid.
The Maid | Nita Prose | April 2, 2025


5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.
🐍Misunderstanding🐍
Everyone thinks Melinda called the cops because she was scared but, no one cared to find out the truth.
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson | 04.05.25
🐍Strong Relationship🐍
Sookie and Bill | Living Dead in Dallas | Charlaine Harris | 04.24

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
🐍Suspicious🐍
Tegan is suspicious of Hank - The Crash | Freida McFadden | 04.12.25

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
🐍YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE🐍
A Sharp Endless Need | Marisa Crane | 04.09.25
🐍Improve themselves🐍
The E.M.M.A. Effect: A Spicy STEM Romance of Sports, Artificial Intelligence, and a Forbidden Best-Friend's-Brother Love Story | Lia Riley | 04.24

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character is described as patient.
🐍2025🐍
Scythe & Sparrow | Brynne Weaver | 04.08.25
The New Marriage | L.G. Davis | 04.14.2025
Falling for You Again | Kerry Lonsdale | 04.23

9. .🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
🐍Perfect🐍
..mad that we might have tarnished her perfect attendance record at the hospital" ... Loc 1050
We Don't Talk About Carol | Kristen L. Berry | 04.11.25
,,,the eldest, at fourteen, would have made a perfect companion, ..." - 207
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper | Hallie Rubenhold | 04.16.2025


10.🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.
🐍Single🐍
The Summer You Were Mine | Jill Francis | 04.06.25
Laura
A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 04.20.25

11. 🐍 Read a book where two characters have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
🐍Wrong Type🐍
Sookie is attracted to Vampires
Dead Until Dark | Charlaine Harris | 04.17.2025

12. Snakes lucky color is blue.
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
🐍Blue Cover🐍
This Is Me Trying | Jenna Adams | 04.20.2025


13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
🐍Black Cover🐍
Butcher & Blackbird | Brynne Weaver | 04.06.25

🐍Second in Series🐍
The Ruinous Love Trilogy | Leather & Lark | Brynne Weaver | 04.07.25
Where She Went | Gayle Forman | 04.20.25
Published 8 or 9
2018 | Still Me | Jojo Moyes | 04.18.2025
2009 | If I Stay | Gayle Forman | 04.19.25
2019 | Here To Stay | Mark Edwards | 04.23

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.
🐍Nature on Cover🐍
The Best of Friends | Lucinda Berry | 04.11.2025
Splintered | A.G. Howard | 04.21


15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

FINISHED!
Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
15 Tasks!

1. 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905. The hour of the snake is 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the time when the Sun warms up the Earth, and snakes are said to slither out of their holes.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
First published January 28, 2025 The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King 07/04/25
The Boy I Love|William Hussey|14/05/25|First published January 23, 2025

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
Eragon 08/04/25 mc is given advice by father-like figure (view spoiler)[ Brom (hide spoiler)]

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace. Felix Ever After goes to pride march 04/04/25
Lord of the Flies|William Golding|16/04/25 Roger is secretive (view spoiler)[ "There was a slight, furtive boy whom no one knew, who kept to himself with an inner intensity of avoidance and secrecy." (hide spoiler)]

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.
Jay's Guide to Crushing It|Ruby Clyde|15/04/25|(view spoiler)[ Alex thought mc was a boy (hide spoiler)]

6.🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
The Tattooed Heart|Michael Grant|19/05/25| (view spoiler)[ Haarm is a suspicious character (hide spoiler)]

7.🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
The Demon World|Sally Green|05/05/25|YEAR OF (T)HE (W)OO(D) SNAKE


8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.
Don't Want You Like a Best Friend|Emma R. Alban|22/04/25|(view spoiler)[ Beth has to marry Lord Motson for financial stability, but in the end they break the engagement for love. (hide spoiler)]

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or business or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Unlikely Neighbours female mc gets new job 10/04/25

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.
Messenger of Fear|Michael Grant|04/05/25|Mara is single

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
Heartbreak Boys|Simon James Green|16/05/25|England

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
The Smoke Thieves|Sally Green|27/04/25|published 2018

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.
Women Don't Owe You Pretty|Florence Given|09/05/25|Florence Given's understanding of her boundaries- grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the ​characteristics of a Wood​ Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.
Red, White & Royal Blue|Casey McQuiston|04/05/25|Alex's mom is president of USA so has strong leadership skills

April 1, 2025-March 31, 2026

Level: 3

🔸🔹1.🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
Death of the Author Nnedi Okorafor 10 Jun (2025)
We Need New Names NoViolet Bulawayo 23 Jun (2013)

🔸🔹2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
Three Apples Fell from the Sky Narine Abgaryan 22 Jun Initials NA
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish Douglas Adams 17 Jul Initials DA

🔹🔸🔹3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or a character gives advice
Wandering Stars Tommy Orange 11 Apr (both)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky 26 Jun (both)
Hitch-22: A Memoir Christopher Hitchens 24 Jul (new start)

🔹🔸🔹4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive
The Book of Lost Names Kristin Harmel 4 May (forging docs to hide Jewish children)
Read a book where a character goes to a social event
The Garden Party and Other Stories Katherine Mansfield 23 May
James Percival Everett 16 Jul (secretive b/c in hiding)

🔸🔹5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.
The Frozen River Ariel Lawhon 15 Jun couple
A Passage to India E.M. Forster 15 Jul misunderstanding

🔸🔹6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
Tehrangeles Porochista Khakpour 19 Apr Book takes place during pandemic, one character becomes a conspiracy theorist (suspicious of gov and media)
Impulse Ellen Hopkins 2 Jul suspicious MCs

🔹🔸🔹7.🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
A Separate Peace John Knowles 3 May Finny is confident
The Rent Collector Camron Wright 1 Jul Improves self/learns to read
The Razor’s Edge W. Somerset Maugham 25 Jul (improve self)

🔸🔹8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.
The Wangs vs. the World Jade Chang 6 Jun (financial)
The Missing Half Ashley Flowers 4 Aug 2025

🔸🔹9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
These Precious Days: Essays Ann Patchett 30 May page 13 'is the perfect father"
Mostly Harmless Douglas Adams 21 Jul (follows their dream)

🔸🔹10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.
The Quiet American Graham Greene 17 Jun "she is very, very loyal"
How Proust Can Change Your Life Alain de Botton 22 Jul Single and valued

🔸🔹11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
The Complete Poems William Blake 17 Apr (STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN SOULS)
Daughter of Fire Sofia Robleda 5 Jun (struggle over the popol vuh)

🔹🔸🔹12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
Kitty Johnson 18 May
Ducks, Newburyport Lucy Ellmann 25 Jul Stays calm on an emergency
Year of Wonders Geraldine Brooks 9 Aug England

🔹🔸🔹13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
Jamie Ford 16 May
Anne of Avonlea L.M. Montgomery 24 May (Anne of Green Gables #2)
The House on Mango Street Sandra Cisneros 27 Jul 1984

🔹🔸🔹14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character grows as a person.
Alison Espach 26 Apr AND ALSO THE MC GREW TO GET RID OF HER EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DAMAGE AND TRYS TO STOP LIVING FOR OTHERS
Amanda Peters 25 Jun
The Humans Matt Haig 10 Aug

🔹🔸🔹15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the ​characteristics of a Wood​ Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.
100 Cats Who Changed Civilization: History's Most Influential Felines Sam Stall 22 Jun tagged history
Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return Marjane Satrapi 25 Jun tagged history
Sandwich: A Global History Bee Wilson 2 Jul

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
13/36
Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
Level 2: 26 - 35 tasks
Level 3: more than 35 tasks

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake. The hour of the snake is 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the time when the Sun warms up the Earth, and snakes are said to slither out of their holes.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

Dageraad boven de boete Suzanne Collins 464 p. 1 april
2025

BloedverwantStuart Neville 296 p. 8 april
2025
2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water. Each type is said to have its own distinct personality traits. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake. It's also known as the Year of the Green Snake because wood is associated with green in the Chinese Five Elements theory.
🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators. They are good at understanding human nature and communicating their advice. They are also open to change and embrace new possibilities.
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

MathildeLeïla Slimani 3 april 356 p.
New start
4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace. They are also the most tenacious of the 12 zodiac animals. Wood Snakes are charming, but can also be secretive, cunning, and sometimes ruthless.
🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.

Moord op de golflinks Agatha Christie 208 p. 9 april
Character secretive

Vrije vogels Ilja Gort 240 p. 14 april
Secretive
5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections. They are able to resolve misunderstandings and strengthen friendships and deepen relationships with their romantic partners while also being able to foster family unity.
🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical. they may struggle with impatience at times and they have a⁤ tendency to be self-critical.
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement. Now is the time to push forward with confidence. : If you've been looking to deepen connections, whether in friendships or love, the Year of the Wood Snake provides opportunities for growth and mutual support.
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions. However, patience is key there's no rush, but steady, thoughtful progress will yield the best results.
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action. The Snake’s intelligence and the Wood element’s nurturing energy provide a perfect balance for turning dreams into reality.
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

De Flessentrekker Ilja Gort 247 p. 12
New job

Winter in de B&B Kaat De Kock 232 p. 15 april
New business
10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox. The Ox provides a grounding stability that complements the Snake's intuitive and strategic nature, creating a strong and lasting partnership, The Ox's sense of loyalty and commitment are highly valued by the Snake.
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.

Nooit, nooit, nooit Linn Strømsborg 5 april 256 p.
MC single after end relationship

Zonder liefde Stefan Brijs 224 p. 10 april
Single
11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs. the Wood Snake and Tiger ‍have a ⁣challenging dynamic. While they​ may ‍be attracted to each other’s strength,⁣ they may also struggle to understand each‍ other’s motives.
🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.

Eeuwige vriendschap Nele Neuhaus 20 april 578 p. Mutual respect

12. Snakes lucky color is blue. Blue, reflects the introspective energy of the Wood Snake. Blue fosters calmness, wisdom, and clarity, aiding deliberate decision-making and seizing new opportunities..
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.

Nachtangst Ronald Giphart 182 p. 10 april

14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.Renewal: The snake sheds its skin, symbolizing personal growth and the continuous process of renewal. Growth: The wood element fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. Adaptability: The wood element makes the snake more adaptable and open to change.
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.

Noem me bij jouw naam André Aciman 257 p. 4 april MC grows as person
15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the ​characteristics of a Wood​ Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.
Odyssee Stephen Fry 368p. 18;april

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 3: 36 or more tasks
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

37/36+

TASKS
1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
🪱 Published 4/1/2025: Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez 4/1/25
🪱 Published 6/4/2013: Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly 5/10/25

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
🪱 Green cover: A Fool and His Monet by Sandra Orchard 5/3/25

🪱 Author's initials are KW: Dead End Donation by Kirsten Weiss 5/5/25

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
🪱 MC embraces a new start with the opening of her new cheese shop: Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss 4/3/25
🪱 MC takes on a new job as a pet sitter: Sit, Stay, Slay by Linda O. Johnston 4/21/25
🪱 True story of a man who stole hundreds of items from museums without any real planning (thinks on his feet): The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel 5/2/25

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.
🪱 MC goes to an Oktoberfest celebration: Claws for Suspicion by Deborah Blake 4/7/25
🪱 MC goes to seven weddings: The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall 4/17/25
🪱 Set in the oil sands in Canada: Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton 4/17/25

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.
🪱 Kate and Curran have a strong relationship: Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews 5/15/25

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
🪱 First letter of each title word TIS: Trouble in Spades by Heather Webber 4/28/25
🪱 MMC is suspicious of FMC: The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score 5/14/25

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.
🪱 Published 1/14/2025: The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime by Vicki Delany 4/8/25
🪱 Published 3/11/2025: Story of My Life by Lucy Score 4/9/25
🪱 FMC donates her billion dollar fortune to charity: The Truest Thing by Samantha Young 4/16/25
🪱 Published 4/22/25: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry 4/23/25

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
🪱 "...and a perfect evening with small swells on Lake Huron..." Braking for Bodies by Duffy Brown 4/2/25 1%
🪱 Ally is starting a new bakery: Swamp Sweets by Jana Deleon 4/12/25
🪱 MC follows his dream to become a world-class violinist: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb 4/30/25
🪱 "Had to be why she couldn't stand Mr. Perfect." 13% - Harvest Moon Homecoming by Jessie Gussman 5/4/25
🪱 Character follows their dream: Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living by Nick Offerman 5/11/25

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.
🪱 MC is single: Flowers and Foul Play by Amanda Flower 4/5/25
🪱 MC is extremely loyal to her family, her job, etc.: The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose 5/1/25
🪱 The author and his brothers and sisters highly value their mother: The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride 5/9/25

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
🪱King and Maxwell respect one another and there is a struggle for a detonator: King and Maxwell by David Baldacci 4/6/25
🪱 Falk and Raco have mutual respect: The Dry by Jane Harper 4/15/25
🪱 Eden and the Inspector have mutual respect: Be Still My Bleating Heart by Hannah Reed 5/8/25

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
🪱 Set in El Paso, Texas: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 4/4/25

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
🪱 Flower Shop Mystery #2 - Slay It with Flowers by Kate Collins 4/19/25
🪱 Black cover: Walk the Wire by David Baldacci 4/25/25

🪱 Published in 2018: Murder in the Locked Library by Ellery Adams 4/27/25
🪱 Farm to Table #2: Put Out to Pasture by Amanda Flower 5/13/25

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.
🪱 Both FMC and MMC grow as people: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison 4/11/25
🪱 MC Mia grows as a person: A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass 4/13/25
🪱 Nature on the cover: Sealed Off by Barbara Ross 5/7/25


15. 🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.
🪱 Tagged History: The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant 4/24/25

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
25/25
(view spoiler)[
Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
Level 2: 26 - 35 tasks
Level 3: 36 or more

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

1. 🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above ( 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905) or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
Sun Loc 113 “…tipped my face to the sun.” Fishing and Forgery Lucinda Race 4/4/25
pub date 4/9/25 History Ruff Patti Benning 4/15/25

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
Initials DK Dead Post Society Diane Kelly 4/1/25
#5 in Norwegian Forest Café Mysteries Paws and Punishment Jinty James 4/11/25
Green cover Murder on the Books T.C. LoTempio 7/2/25

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
Elara new start Secrets Beneath the Shelves Tessa Silver 4/2/25
Martha loves giving advice Garage Sales Can Be Fatal Jinty James 4/15/25
Christie thinks on her feet The Chicken Burger Murder Rosie A. Point 4/19/25

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.
The Cherry Topped Calamity Angela Mayble 4/3/25

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.
Sugar Shack Slaying Maisy Marple Wendy Winchester 4/5/25
Angela and David have a strong relationship Swine and Swindle Max Parrott 4/19/25

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
Suspicious Tangled in Trouble Maisy Marple, Clover Calloway 4/4/25
Impatient A Grim Trim in a Gym Amber Crewes 4/11/25

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
Lucy Honey Harvest Homicide Maisy Marple Wendy Winchester 4/6/25

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.
Bought a house House Broken Patti Benning 4/9/25
Pub 2/16/25 The Jail Cell Murder Daisy Belle 4/18/25

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or business or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
New business The Reel Truth Summer Prescott 4/1/25
perfect p 7 “…already shaping up to be a perfect weekend.” Triple Scoop of Mystery Kathleen Suzette 6/26/25

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.
Lucy's single Death by a Thousand Spices Maisy Marple,Wendy Winchester 4/7/25

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
Molly and Mason Murder by the Hook Betty Hechtman 4/8/25
Irish Bookshop Murder Penny Brooke 4/18/25

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
blue cover Kathleen Suzette 4/9/25
stays calm The Cupcake Conundrum Tracy Auten 4/17/25

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
#2 Burger Bar Mysteries The Double Cheeseburger Murder Rosie A. Point 4/17/25

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.
Apple orchard Sally Bayless 4/12/25

15. 🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.
Fudge and Marriage Nancy CoCo 4/2/25
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Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks

Progress: --/15


Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake. The hour of the snake is 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the time when the Sun warms up the Earth, and snakes are said to slither out of their holes.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water. Each type is said to have its own distinct personality traits. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake. It's also known as the Year of the Green Snake because wood is associated with green in the Chinese Five Elements theory.
🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators. They are good at understanding human nature and communicating their advice. They are also open to change and embrace new possibilities.
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace. They are also the most tenacious of the 12 zodiac animals. Wood Snakes are charming, but can also be secretive, cunning, and sometimes ruthless.
🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.

5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections. They are able to resolve misunderstandings and strengthen friendships and deepen relationships with their romantic partners while also being able to foster family unity.
🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical. they may struggle with impatience at times and they have a⁤ tendency to be self-critical.
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement. Now is the time to push forward with confidence. : If you've been looking to deepen connections, whether in friendships or love, the Year of the Wood Snake provides opportunities for growth and mutual support.
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions. However, patience is key there's no rush, but steady, thoughtful progress will yield the best results.
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action. The Snake’s intelligence and the Wood element’s nurturing energy provide a perfect balance for turning dreams into reality.
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox. The Ox provides a grounding stability that complements the Snake's intuitive and strategic nature, creating a strong and lasting partnership, The Ox's sense of loyalty and commitment are highly valued by the Snake.
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.

11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs. the Wood Snake and Tiger ‍have a ⁣challenging dynamic. While they​ may ‍be attracted to each other’s strength,⁣ they may also struggle to understand each‍ other’s motives.
🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.

12. Snakes lucky color is blue. Blue, reflects the introspective energy of the Wood Snake. Blue fosters calmness, wisdom, and clarity, aiding deliberate decision-making and seizing new opportunities..
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.

14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.Renewal: The snake sheds its skin, symbolizing personal growth and the continuous process of renewal. Growth: The wood element fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. Adaptability: The wood element makes the snake more adaptable and open to change.
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the ​characteristics of a Wood​ Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

Year Of The Snake
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

54 of 36+ Complete

Level 3: 36 or more

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above.
🔹️Meaty - Samantha Irby - 3 Stars - 4/3/25 - first pub Sep 09, 2013
🔹️The Silver Pigs - Lindsey Davis - 3 Stars - 4/10/25 - first pub August 5, 1989
🔹️All Fudged Up - Nancy CoCo - 3 Stars - 4/13/25 - first pub Nov 05, 2013
🔹️Bad Monkey - Carl Hiaasen - 4 Stars - 4/13/25 - first pub Jun 11, 2013
🔹️The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics - Daniel James Brown - 5 Stars - 4/21/25t - first pub Jun 04, 2013
🔹️The Last Kashmiri Rose - Barbara Cleverly - 3 Stars - 5/7/25 - first pub Jan 1 2001
🔹️The Mangle Street Murders - M.R.C. Kasasian - 3.5 Stars - 5/19/25 - first pub Nov 01, 2013
🔹️Something Blue - Emma Jameson - 3 Stars - 5/21/25 - first pub May 22, 2013

🐍Read either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
🔹️The Bone Labyrinth - James Rollins - 4 Stars - 5/23/25 - #11 Sigma Force

2.
🐍 Read a book with a green cover
🔹️The Royal Game - Anne O'Brien - 3 Stars - 4/16/25

🔹️Lovebug - Erin Mallory - 3 Stars - 5/17/25

🐍Read a book that is fifth in a series
🔹️The Lion - Nelson DeMille - 4 Stars - 5/1/25 - #5 John Corey
🔹️Agony in Amethyst - A.M. Stuart - 4 Stars - 5/15/25 - #5 Harriet Gordon
🔹️I Think I Love You - Lauren Layne - 3.5 Stars - 6/28/25 - #5 Oxford

🐍Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
🔹️Circle of Influence - Annette Dashofy - 4 Stars - 4/9/25 - AD
🔹️The Sing Sing Files: One Journalist, Six Innocent Men, and a Twenty-Year Fight for Justice - Dan Slepian - 4 Stars - 4/17/25 - DS
🔹️Birding with Benefits - Sarah T. Dubb - 3 Stars - 4/28/25 - SD
🔹️Katharine Parr, The Sixth Wife - Alison Weir - 5 Stars - 5/6/25 - AW
🔹️In Bitter Chill - Sarah Ward - 4 Stars - 5/18/25 - SW
🔹️Restless in the Grave - Dana Stabenow - 4 Stars - 6/3/25 - DS
🔹️The Wedding Shroud - Elisabeth Storrs - 4 Stars - 6/6/25 - ES
🔹️Lessons in Heartbreak - Karla Sorensen - 3 Stars - 6/7/25 - KS
🔹️The Deal - Elle Kennedy - 3 Stars - 6/25/25 - EK

6.
🐍 Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
🔹️Sometimes I Lie - Alice Feeney - 4 Stars - 5/7/25
🔹️Suffer the Children - Lisa Black - 4 Stars - 5/14/25
🔹️The Sun Also Rises - Ernest Hemingway - 5/16/25

7.
🐍 Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
🔹️Wild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghy - 4.5 Stars - 5/29/25 - WDS

8.
🐍 Read a book published in 2025
🔹️Twist - Colum McCann - 3 Stars - 4/20/25 - pub Mar 06, 2025
🔹️Kills Well with Others - Deanna Raybourn - 4 Stars - 5/27/25 - pub Mar 04, 2025

10.
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single
🔹️To Slip the Bonds of Earth - Amanda Flower - 3.5 Stars - 5/26/25

12.
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover
🔹️Butterflies in November - Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir - 3 Stars - 4/7/25

🔹️The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald - 3 Stars - 4/15/25

🔹️Killer View - Ridley Pearson - 4 Stars - 4/25/25

🔹️Break the Rules - Julia Jarrett - 3 Stars - 5/5/25

🔹️Indigo Ridge - Devney Perry - 4 Stars - 5/9/25


🐍Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
🔹️The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love - India Holton - 3. 5 Stars - 4/3/25 - set in England
🔹️I Am Half-Sick of Shadows - Alan Bradley - 5 Stars - 4/4/25 - set in England
🔹️Three Sisters, Three Queens - Philippa Gregory - 4 Stars - 4/8/25 - set in England
🔹️A Red Herring Without Mustard - Alan Bradley - 4 Stars - 4/9/25 - set in England
🔹️Slightly Married - Mary Balogh - 4 Stars - 4/22/25 - set in England
🔹️A Jewel in the Crown - David Lewis - 5 Stars - 5/17/25 - set in England
🔹️Dominion - C.J. Sansom - 4 Stars - 5/22/25 - set in England
🔹️I Will Have Vengeance: The Winter of Commissario Ricciardi - Maurizio de Giovanni - 5 Stars - 5/20/25 - set in Naples
🔹️The Panther - Nelson DeMille - 4 Stars - 5/11/25 - set in Yemen
🔹️Stories from Suffragette City - M.J. Rose - 4 Stars - 6/1/25 - set in New York
🔹️Murder on Fifth Avenue - Victoria Thompson - 4 Stars - 6/16/25 - set in New York
🔹️Revelation - C.J. Sansom - 5 Stars - 6/18/25 - set in England
🔹️Cloche and Dagger - Jenn McKinlay - 3.5 Stars - 6/22/25 - set in England
🔹️Who Buries the Dead - C.S. Harris - 4 Stars - 6/23/25 - set in England

13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a second in a series
🔹️Claimed by the Horde King - Zoey Draven - 3 Stars - 6/2/25 - #2 Horde Kings of Dakkar
🔹️The Mirror - Nora Roberts - 4 Stars - 6/4/25 - #2 Lost Bride Trilogy
🔹️Hide - Lisa Gardner - 4 Stars - 6/26/25 - #2 DD Warren

15.
🐍Read a book tagged history.
🔹️Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service - Michael Bar-Zohar - 4 Stars - 4/18/25
🔹️Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS - Lisa Rogak - 4.5 Stars - 5/2/25

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Level 2: 26 - 35 tasks
Read: 29
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.


TASKS
1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above.
published January 30, 2025 Sterling Fight L.B. Dunbar 4/24/25


or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover.
Holding the Reins Paisley Hope 4/28/25
Whiskey Chaser Lucy Score 5/19/25

Read a book that is fifth in a series.
Uncertain Spring Lyn Cote 4/6/25 (Northern Shore Intrigue #5)

Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
KA Back in the Saddle Kristen Ashley 4/19/25

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start.
Day Break Jill Sanders 4/1/25

or with a character who gives advice or
Read a book where a character can think on their feet.
Slow Ride Lori Foster 4/9/25

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive.
Spring at Saddle Run Delores Fossen 4/7/25

Read a book where a character goes to a social event, AND a book set at a workplace.
Dying to Meet You Sarina Bowen 5/17/25

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or

Read a book with a couple who has a strong relationship.
Bubbles at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 4/12/25

or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious.
Corpse at a Cape Cod Inn Angela K. Ryan 5/19/25

or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence.
Formula Fling Sawyer Bennett 4/16/25

Read a book where a character who is set to improve themselves.
The Day He Came Home Elana Johnson 5/20/25

Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE.
The Kept Woman Karin Slaughter 4/4/25

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025.
April 15, 2025 The Woman Left Behind Kristen Ashley 4/23/25

Read a book where a character makes a long term financial decision.
Fixer-Upper Linda Seed 4/10/25

Read a book where a character is described as patient.
Wind River Wrangler Lindsay McKenna 5/5/25

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job.
Jaxon Olivia Sands 4/5/25

Read a book where a character who follows their dream.
Raven Falls Jill Sanders 4/11/25

or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single.
Winter's Mourn Mary Stone 4/30/25

or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other.
Summer Light on Nantucket Nancy Thayer 5/22/25

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover.
Play It Safe Kristen Ashley 4/21/25

, or where a character stays calm or
Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
Nashville Don't You Wanna Stay Kait Nolan 4/29/25

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover.
Something Right Evey Lyon 4/17/25

Read a second in a series.
Something More Evey Lyon 4/21/25 (Blisswood Brothers #2)

Read a book with the numbers 9 are in the publishing year.
2019 Beautifully Broken Pieces Catherine Cowles 5/6/25

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover.
All the Afters J.H. Croix 4/25/25

or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or
Read a book with a character with strong leadership skills.
Magic Claims Ilona Andrews 4/14/25
Read a book tagged history.
Where the Rivers Merge: A Novel Mary Alice Monroe 5/23/25

Year Of The Snake
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Level 3: 36 or more tasks
36/36
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above
The Paragon Bride by Leigh Haskell 22/4 1.5★ - 1989
OR with the word sun in the text
A Match For Mother by Mona K. Gedney, Kathryn Kirkwood, Regina Scott 8/4 2.5★ - "the beauty of the sun itself" p.74
The Duke's Dilemma by Nadine Miller 17/4 2★ - "a smile as bright as the sun" p.12
OR either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover
by Mary Kay Andrews 1/4 2.5★
OR a book that is fifth in a series
OR where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE
A Noble Ambition by Elizabeth Albright 18/4 1★

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility
OR with a character who gives advice
OR where a character can think on their feet
Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb 4/4 4★

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive
OR where a character goes to a social event
Ritual in Death by J.D. Robb 6/4 3.5★
OR a book set at a workplace

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker
OR with a couple who has a strong relationship
Missing in Death by J.D. Robb 7/4 3★
OR book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious
OR a character who is impatient
OR where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
The Irish Rogue by Emma Jensen 20/4 3★

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence
Sister of the Bride by Carol Quinto 8/4 2★ - Cassie
OR a character who is set to improve themselves
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer 3/5 1★
OR where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025
Cold Truth by Ashley Kalagian Blunt 13/4 3.5★
Orpheus Nine by Chris Flynn 25/4 4★
OR where a character makes a long term financial decision
OR where a character who is described as patient.

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or business - Dot & Lilly start new jobs
Meet Me at Rainbow Corner by Celia Imrie 4/5 3.5★
OR a character who follows their dream
Once upon a Christmas by Nancy Lawrence 15/4 3★
OR where the word perfect is in the text
Mr. Jeffries and the Jilt by Joy Reed 9/4 3★ - "such perfect weather" p.6

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single
An Unlikely Father by Lynn Collum 14/4 2★
OR a person who is highly valued
OR a character who is loyal.

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other
Sunrise Over Mercy Court by Fiona McCallum 13/4 4★ - MCs
OR where a character is attracted to a wrong type
On Bended Knee by Alice Holden, Kate Huntington, Laura Paquet 23/4 2.5★ - Kate, to Percy
OR read a book where there is a struggle for something.

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover
OR where a character stays calm
OR where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
Knave's Gambit by Margaret Summerville 11/4 2★ - England
Haunted in Death by J.D. Robb 27/4 3★ - New York
Eternity in Death by J.D. Robb 27/4 3★ - New York

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover
OR a second in a series
OR where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
A Pressing Engagement by Anne Barbour 10/4 3★ - 1992
Drop Dead by Margot Neville 12/4 3.5★ - 1962
Sherry's Comet by Juliette Leigh 15/4 2.5★ - 1998
Lady Farrington's Folly by Nina Porter 16/4 2★ - 1993
Halloween Magic by Sandra Heath 19/4 2★ - 1996
Set to Partners by Patricia Ormsby 21/4 3★ - 1978
The Primrose Path by Barbara Metzger 21/4 2★ - 1997
The Jilting of Baron Pelham by June Calvin 22/4 2.5★ - 1994
Cupid's Calendar by Norma Lee Clark 26/4 3★ - 1992
Unwanted by Mia Sheridan 27/4 4★ - 2019
A Spirited Bluestocking by Joan Overfield 1/5 3★ - 1992
The Case Is Closed by Patricia Wentworth 2/5 3★ - 1937

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover
by David Eddings 20/4 3★
OR where a character sheds something (Your interpretation)
OR where a character grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above
OR with a character with strong leadership skills
The Duke's Dilemma by Elizabeth Chater 18/4 3★
OR tagged history

Year Of The Snake
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
/15+
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
Wild Dark Shore. Charlotte McConaghy. 4.1.25 (pub. In 2025)
High Tea and Misdemeanors. Laura Childs. 4.16.25 (pub. In 2025)
Welcome to the Honey B&B. Melody Carlson. 4.18.25 (pub. In 2025)

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
Happily Ever After. Susan May Warren. 4.14.25 (Author's initials)

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams. Karen Hawkins. 4.6.25 (Tay has been hurt badly by her ex, and leaves Boston to come home to write, and falls in love)
Uprooted. Naomi Novik. 4.9.25 (The Dragon is a character who gives advice)

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti. Bailey Cates. 4.2.25 (set in a bakery)

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious (Marissa)
Golden Girl. Elin Hilderbrand. 4.9.25

or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or

where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Heather Fawcett. 4.12.25

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.
The Antique Hunter's Death on the Red Sea. C.L. Miller. 4.3.25 (Published February 18, 2025)
🐍 Read a book where a character makes a long term financial decision (Ivy decides to leave Atlanta and strike out on her own in a small town).
The Santa Suit. Mary Kay Andrews. 4.14.24

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Littlest Library. Poppy Alexander. 4.10.25 (Jess follows her dream to own a little cottage.)
9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss
This Summer Will Be Different. Carley Fortune. 4.14.25 (Lucy takes over her aunt's flower shop)

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.
Charms and Chocolate Chips. Bailey Cates. 4.3.25 (Katie is single)
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal. (Chef Carrie is all three)
Kale to the Queen. Nell Hampton. 4.11.25

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
Robert B. Parker's Stone's Throw. Mike Lupica. 4.2.25 (Jesse and Molly have a mutual respect)

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover,
Funny Story. Emily Henry. 4.16.25


or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or
where a character grows as a person. (Lindy)
Dear Santa. Debbie Macomber. 4.11.25

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills (Mrs. Tillings)
The Chilbury Ladies' Choir. Jennifer Ryan. 4.17.25

or tagged history

Year of the Snake - COMPLETED

Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake ✔️
Task: Read a book published in one of the years above
Book read: Cockatoo Cove by Maya Linnell - 15/05/25
How it fits: ARC to be published June 3, 2025
.
2. There are different types of Snakes✔️
Task: Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE
Book read: Whisk and Reward by Nancy Warren- 17/04/25
How it fits: Author initials NW

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators✔️
Task: Read a book with a character who gives advice
Book read: Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove- 13/04/25
How if fits: the spaceship is a sentient being that gives the MC unwanted and unhelpful advice

4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace ✔️
Task: Read a book where a character goes to a social event
Book read: Star Power by Kristen Painter - 15/04/25
How it fit: Elis is an official guest at a huge formal dinner for a planetary political leader

5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections✔️
Task: Read a book with a couple who has a strong relationship
Book read: A Goose Creek Christmas by Virginia Smith - 22/04/25
How it fits: Millie and Albert (Al) have a strong relationship who helps them get through the stress of Al being made redundant

6. Negative traits of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical ✔️
Task: Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
Book read: Claudine at St Clare's by Enid Blyton - 18/05/25
How it fits: C, A, S and C

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement ✔️
Task: Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum)
Books read: The Winter Duchess by Jillian Eaton - 21/04/25
How it fits: TWD

8. The Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favourable year for making long-term financial decisions✔️
Task: Read a book published in 2025
Book Read: The Fate of Dragons by Kaelyn Hamm - 12/04/25
How it fits: ARC - due to be published May 2025

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action ✔️
Task: Read a book with a character who starts a new job or business
Book Read: The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark - 17/04/25
How it fits: Harriet and her daughter move to a coastal town to start a bookshop

10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox ✔️
Task: Read a book with MC who is single
Book read: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld - 21/04/25
How it fits: Tally is single

11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat and tiger ‍✔️
Task: Read a book where there is a struggle for something
Book read: Murder at the Old Abbey by Pippa McCathie - 06/05/25
How it fits: There is a legal struggle between siblings over the inheritance of the Old Abbey

12. Snakes lucky colour is blue ✔️
Task: Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY
Book read: High Wire in Nuala by Harriet Steel - 23/05/25
How it fits: Set in Nuala, Ceylon

13. Wood Snakes lucky colours this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9 ✔️
Read a book where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
Book read: Holes by Louis Sachar - 11/05/25
How it fits: Published August 20, 1998

14. The Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance ✔️
Task: Read a book where a character grows as a person.
Book read: Second Form at St Clare's by Enid Blyton - 16/05/25
How it fits: Gladys grows as a character during the story from a weepy wailing drip of a girl to a happy well adjusted girl

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi ✔️
Task: Read a book tagged history
Book read: A Duke’s Guide to Seducing His Bride by Lauren Royal - 26/05/25
How it fits: tagged Historical

I'm in!

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 3: 36 or more

40/45

TASKS

1.
✔ A. Read a book published in one of these years: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905
Letter Slot by Owen King [2025] (06-05-25)
✔ B. with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Toto by AJ Hackwith ("... halfway under a broken barricade when the sun abruptly went dark overhead.") (04-29-25)
✔ C. either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
One Dog Night by David Rosenfelt (05-24-25)

2.
A. Read a book with a green cover
✔ B. with a book that is fifth in a series
Dead Center by David Rosenfelt (05-10-25)
✔ C. where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
One Good Dog by Susan Wilson (05-09-25)

3.
✔ A. Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility
The Last Girl Left by AM Strong & Sonya Sargent (04-02-25)
✔ B. with a character who gives advice
Last Ones Left Alive by Sarah Davis-Goff (05-04-25)
✔ C. where a character can think on their feet
Against the Darkness by Kendare Blake (04-22-25)

4.
✔ A, Read a book where a character is secretive
Bury the Lead by David Rosenfelt (05-05-23)
✔ B. where a character goes to a social event
Play Dead by David Rosenfelt (05-11-25)
✔ C. a book set at a workplace.
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell (04-17-25)

5.
✔ A. Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker
Kill the Boy Band by Goldy Moldavsky (07-02-25)
✔ B. with a couple who has a strong relationship
New Tricks by David Rosenfelt (05-13-25)
✔ C. book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.
Death Row by Frieda McFadden (06-05-25)

6.
✔ A. Read a book that has a character who is suspicious
Sudden Death by David Rosenfelt (05-06-25)
✔ B. a character who is impatient
Dog Tags by David Rosenfelt (05-14-25)
C. where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7.
✔ A. Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence
Last Another Day by Baileigh Higgins (06-24-25)
✔B. a character who is set to improve themselves
Starter Villain by John Scalzi (07-22-25)
✔ C. where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
The Nakano Thrift Shop by Hiromi Kawakami (07-06-25)

8.
✔ A. Read a book published in 2025
The Man Made of Smoke by Alex North (06-03-25)
✔ B. where a character makes a long term financial decision
After Oz by Gordon McAlpine (06-21-25)
✔ C. with a character who is described as patient.
A Land of Ash by David Dalglish (06-30-25)

9.
✔ A. Read a book with a character who starts a new job or business
Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano (06-19-25)
✔ B. a character who follows their dream
Heir, Apparently by Kara McDowell (06-12-25)
✔ C. where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Earth Abides by George R. Stewart (06-11-25)
"... he saw the tall towers and the great cables, still dipping in perfect curves." (page 344)

10.
✔ A. Read a book with MC who is single
The Answer Is No by Fredrik Backman (04-03-25)
✔ B. a person who is highly valued
Leader of the Pack by David Rosenfelt (05-26-25)
✔ C. a character who is loyal.
Arthur: The dog who crossed the jungle to find a home by Mikael Lindnord (04-02-25)

11.
✔ A. Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other
Hounded by David Rosenfelt (05-27-25)
✔ B. where a character is attracted to a wrong type
Jackknife by Joe Hill (06-05-25)
✔ C. read a book where there is a struggle for something.
The Blanks by Grady Hendrix (06-05-25)

12.
✔ A. Read a book with a blue cover
Jingle all the Slay by Dakota Cassidy (07-04-25)

✔ B. where a character stays calm
Who Let the Dog Out? by David Rosenfelt (05-30-25)
✔ C. where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
He's to Die For by Erin Dunn [New York City] (06-22-25)

13.
✔ A. Read a book with a black cover
The Reaping by Jess Lourey (07-13-25)
The Reaping
✔ B. a second in a series
One Girl in All the World by Kendare Blake (04-11-25)
✔ C. where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
Golden State by Ben H. Winters [2019] (06-28-25)

14.
A. Read a book with nature on the cover
✔ B. where a character sheds something (Your interpretation)
Thirty Seconds To Midnight by Christopher Wilde (07-17-25)
✔ C. where a character grows as a person.
A Room with a View by EM Forster (06-29-25)

15.
A. Read a book about Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, or Indira Gandhi
✔ B. with a character with strong leadership skills
Kitty Cat Kill Sat: A Feline Space Adventure by Argus (05-22-25)
C. tagged history.

Year Of The Snake

Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 2: 26 - 35 tasks

4/30 tasks

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake. The hour of the snake is 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the time when the Sun warms up the Earth, and snakes are said to slither out of their holes.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water. Each type is said to have its own distinct personality traits. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake. It's also known as the Year of the Green Snake because wood is associated with green in the Chinese Five Elements theory.
🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators. They are good at understanding human nature and communicating their advice. They are also open to change and embrace new possibilities.
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace. They are also the most tenacious of the 12 zodiac animals. Wood Snakes are charming, but can also be secretive, cunning, and sometimes ruthless.
🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.

5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections. They are able to resolve misunderstandings and strengthen friendships and deepen relationships with their romantic partners while also being able to foster family unity.
🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical. they may struggle with impatience at times and they have a⁤ tendency to be self-critical.
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement. Now is the time to push forward with confidence. : If you've been looking to deepen connections, whether in friendships or love, the Year of the Wood Snake provides opportunities for growth and mutual support.
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions. However, patience is key there's no rush, but steady, thoughtful progress will yield the best results.
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.
The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw 8/12/25 - published in July of 2025

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action. The Snake’s intelligence and the Wood element’s nurturing energy provide a perfect balance for turning dreams into reality.
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox. The Ox provides a grounding stability that complements the Snake's intuitive and strategic nature, creating a strong and lasting partnership, The Ox's sense of loyalty and commitment are highly valued by the Snake.
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.

11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs. the Wood Snake and Tiger ‍have a ⁣challenging dynamic. While they​ may ‍be attracted to each other’s strength,⁣ they may also struggle to understand each‍ other’s motives.
🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.

12. Snakes lucky color is blue. Blue, reflects the introspective energy of the Wood Snake. Blue fosters calmness, wisdom, and clarity, aiding deliberate decision-making and seizing new opportunities..
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
by Charlie N. Holmberg 4/14/25

13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
by Susanna Clarke 5/16/25

14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.Renewal: The snake sheds its skin, symbolizing personal growth and the continuous process of renewal. Growth: The wood element fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. Adaptability: The wood element makes the snake more adaptable and open to change.
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.
by Liz Moore 8/9/25

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the ​characteristics of a Wood​ Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

Welcome all

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
Read:
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.


TASKS
1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history

The Year Of The Snake
April 2025 - March 2026

My Year Of The Snake Challenge (msg 27)

Level 3 ❱❱ 36 or more
Books Read ❱❱


☑️1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text or either a 9th or 11th book in a series
🔺published 2013 ❱❱ Goodbye Gifts ❱❱ 04.05 ★★★
🔺shield her eyes from the sun [loc 8.5] ❱❱ The Second Chance Cafe ❱❱ 05.24 ★★★★
🔺#11 Kowalskis series ❱❱ A Kowalski to Count On ❱❱ 04.12 ★★★★


2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water.
Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE
🔺green cover ❱❱ Always Only You ❱❱ 07.20 ★★★★
🔺#5 Uniformly Hot series ❱❱ A SEAL's Fantasy ❱❱ 08.28 ★★★★
🔺author Kristen Ashley ❱❱ Back in the Saddle ❱❱ 04.21 ★★★★


3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators.
Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet
🔺Lily makes a new start with the lavender farm ❱❱ Burning Up ❱❱ 04.04 ★★★★
🔺Samara accepts advice from Eden ❱❱ Return to Me ❱❱ 08.17 ★★★★
🔺Roman must think on his feet for his missions ❱❱ Hart Attack


☑️4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace.
Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace
🔺Jasmine is secretive about her past ❱❱ Mine to Crave ❱❱ 08.02 ★★★★
🔺Colton and Rylee attend a charity gala ❱❱ Fueled ❱❱ 04.13 ★★★★
🔺set in a law firm ❱❱ Friction ❱❱ 05.09 ★★★★


☑️5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections.
Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot
🔺Kelly is a peacemaker on the station ❱❱ Word Night on Union Station ❱❱ 04.17 ★★★
🔺Jane and Gabriel have a strong relationship ❱❱ Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors ❱❱ 04.06 ★★★★
🔺past events were misunderstood by both ❱❱ How to End a Love Story ❱❱ 08.06 ★★★★


☑️6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical.
Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL
🔺the MCs find each other suspicious ❱❱ Gideon ❱❱ 06.14 ★★★★
🔺Mr. T is grumpy and impatient but loyal ❱❱ Bounty ❱❱ 06.08 ★★★★
🔺letters L-T-E in the phrase ❱❱ Love Thy Enemy ❱❱ 05.02 ★★★★


☑️7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement.
Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE
🔺Woolf is highly confident ❱❱ Wicked Fall ❱❱ 04.02 ★★★★
🔺Evie belives marriage will improve her station in life ❱❱ Evie ❱❱ 06.30 ★★★
🔺letters S-T-D in the phrase ❱❱ Seduce the Darkness ❱❱ 04.24 ★★★★


8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions.
Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient
🔺published Jan 2025 ❱❱ Once Smitten, Twice Shy ❱❱ 05.31 ★★★★
🔺Mia agrees to MMA bout for money ❱❱ Shadowboxer
🔺Will shows patience to Jeremy ❱❱ Breathless In Love ❱❱ 05.08 ★★★★


9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action.
Read a book with a character who starts a new job or business or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text
🔺Melody starts new job as producer ❱❱ Wreck the Halls
🔺Trudy follows her dream to live out west ❱❱ Trudy ❱❱ 04.07 ★★★
🔺and the location is perfect. [loc 23.4] ❱❱ Adverse Possession ❱❱ 04.09 ★★★★


☑️10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox.
Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal
🔺both MCs are single ❱❱ Tangled Up in You ❱❱ 04.26 ★★★★
🔺Sachielle becomes highly valued as consort ❱❱ Consort of Fire ❱❱ 08.19 ★★★★
🔺Cal, Fox and Gage are very loyal to each other ❱❱ Blood Brothers ❱❱ 04.19 ★★★★


11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs.
Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something
🔺Sonya and Trey respect what each brings to the search ❱❱ The Mirror ❱❱ 04.28 ★★★★
🔺Zac is all wrong for Kat ❱❱ Up Close and Personal ❱❱ 05.05 ★★★
🔺Matty struggles to save her family's ranch ❱❱ Almost a Bride


12. Snakes lucky color is blue.
Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY
🔺blue cover ❱❱ Hello Stranger ❱❱ 05.29 ★★★★
🔺Jamie is always calm and collected during emergencies ❱❱ Fully Ignited
🔺set in Georgia ❱❱ Facing It ❱❱ 06.20 ★★★★


13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year
🔺black cover ❱❱ The True Diary of That Girl
🔺#2 in Magnus Pack series ❱❱ Go Fetch ❱❱ 04.07 ★★★★
🔺published 2018 ❱❱ Hidden in Smoke ❱❱ 05.18 ★★★


☑️14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.
Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something or where a character grows as a person
🔺nature on cover ❱❱ The Simple Wild ❱❱ 05.06 ★★★★
🔺Travis is trying to shed is bad-boy image ❱❱ Fix Her Up ❱❱ 04.22 ★★★★
🔺all three main characters grow into the next phase of their lives ❱❱ The Friends We Keep ❱❱ 04.10 ★★★★


15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history
🔺Adam is a strong pack leader ❱❱ Frost Burned
🔺Eve has excellent leadership skills ❱❱ Bonded in Death ❱❱ 05.12 ★★★★
🔺tagged history 20 times ❱❱ The Hippopotamus Pool ❱❱ 06.18 ★★★★

Year Of The Snake
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
Level 2: 26 - 35 tasks
Level 3: 36 or more

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

45/36

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or
Nurse's Nine-Month Surprise - Carol Marinelli (HMED #1465 - June 2025) - July 1
The Maverick's Dating Deal - Christine Rimmer (HQN - Aug 2025) - July 17
Lyon in the Way - Regina Jeffers (Dragonblade - June 2025) - July 27
with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
Hardly a Gentleman - Eloisa James (HarperCollins - May 2025) (the sun came out from - loc 243) - May 15
either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
Montana Justice - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2025) (#11 - Resting Warrior Ranch) - July 3



2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water.
🐍 Read a book with a green cover or
Swamp Shadows - Carla Cassidy (HI #2289 - June 2025) - July 7
with a book that is fifth in a series or
Hero Mine - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - May 2025) (Linear Tactical: Oak Creek #5) - May 7
where the author's initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
His Small-Town Catch - Kaylie Newell (HSE #3088 - Apr 2025) - Apr 12
Legacy of Secrets - Kenna Scott (HRS #2334 - July 2025) - Aug 8



3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators.
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or
Renegade Reunion - Addison Fox (HRS #2320 - Apr 2025) (new start) - Apr 6
with a character who gives advice or
Pretending to Love a Lyon - Dayna Quince (Dragonblade - Apr 2025) - Apr 23
where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
A Touch of Steele - Cathy Maxwell (Avon - May 2025) - June 24
Hunted Through Italy - Delaney Diamond (HRS #2330 - June 2025) - July 4



4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace.
🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or
The Summer That Shaped Us - Lori Wilde (HarperCollins - Apr 2025) - Apr 28
where a character goes to a social event, or
The Lyon Whisperer - Kimberly Keyes (Dragonblade - May 2025) - June 17
a book set at a workplace.
A Summer to Start Over - Sera Taíno (HSE #3092 - May 2025) - May 20



5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections.
🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peacemaker or
with a couple who has a strong relationship or
book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.
Marriage Bargain with the Comte - Parker J. Cole (HH #1858 - May 2025) - May 24

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6. Negative traits of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical.
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or
The Warrior's Bride Alliance - Denise Lynn (HH #1848 - Mar 2025) - Apr 3
a character who is impatient or
The Duke's Champion - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - June 2025) - June 25
where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three-word minimum)
The Lightkeeper's Curse - Cassie Miles (HI #2288 - May 2025) - May 22
The Cowboy's English Lady - Lauri Robinson (HH #1867 - July 2025) - Aug 7
The Lyon Rampant - Elizabeth Keysian (Dragonblade - July 2025) - Aug 25



7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement.
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or
a character who is set to improve themselves or
Hunting the Amish Witness - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1190 - Aug 2025) - June 16
where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three-word minimum).
The Heiress's Daughter - Anne Gracie (Berkley - May 2024) - Apr 25

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8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions.
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or
Beauty and the Lyon - Tanya Wilde (Dragonblade - Apr 2025) - May 5
Lyon in the Wild - Diana Lloyd (Dragonblade - May 2025) - July 23
The Lyon and the Unicorn - Emily Royal (Dragonblade - June 2025) - Aug 4
where a character makes a long-term financial decision or
The Floating Amsterdam Flower Shop - Annabel French (Avon - Aug 2025) - July 30
where a character is described as patient.
The Guest Cottage - Lori Foster (Kensington - June 2025) - June 27



9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action.
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or business or
Personal Security - Lisa Childs (HRS #2325 - May 2025) (business) - May 28
Her Fairy-Tale Farmer - Elle Douglas (HSE #3099 - July 2025) (business) - Aug 12
a character who follows their dream or
Hazardous to a Duke's Heart - Sabrina Jeffries (Kensington - May 2025) - May 19
where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Let Me Be the One - Lori Foster (HQN - Apr 2025) (the perfect time - loc 293) - Apr 16



10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox.
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or
Corralled in Cutthroat Creek - Juno Rushdan (HI #2286 - May 2025) - May 9
a person who is highly valued or
a character who is loyal.

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11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs.
🐍 Read a book where two characters have a mutual respect for each other or
If You Can't Stand the Heat... - Mona Shroff (HSE #3096 - June 2025) - July 7
where a character is attracted to a wrong type or
read a book where there is a struggle for something.
The Lyon's Love Letters - Deb Marlowe (Dragonblade - May 2025) - June 6

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12. Snakes lucky color is blue.
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or
Montana Memory - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Apr 2025) - Apr 17
Lilac Time - Fern Michaels, Lori Foster, Carolyn Brown (Kensington - May 2025) - June 13
where a character stays calm or
The Paradise Petition - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2025) - Sept 3
where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
Canyon Killer - Cindi Myers (HI #2290 - June 2025) (Eagle Mountain) - June 2
Daring to Fall for the Prince - Heba Helmy (HH #1862 - June 2025) (Egypt) - July 14



13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a book with a black cover or
a second in a series or
Second Chance in Santiago - Tina Beckett (HMED #1472 -July 2025) - Aug 17
where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.

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14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance. Renewal: The snake sheds its skin, symbolizing personal growth and the continuous process of renewal. Growth: The wood element fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. Adaptability: The wood element makes the snake more adaptable and open to change.
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or
The Love Fix - Jill Shalvis (Avon - June 2025) - Aug 1
where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or
where a character grows as a person.
The Lyon's Last Gamble - Brenna Ash (Dragonblade - May 2025) - June 10

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15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the characteristics of a Wood Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or
with a character with strong leadership skills or
The Viking's Royal Temptation - Roxy Harper (HH #1863 - June 2025) - June 20
tagged history.

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Welcome LaurLa and Susan

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15-25 tasks
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

6/15 Completed

TASKS
1. 🐍 Read a book with the word sun in the text
The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold - 4/6 - p 37 "The sun tiptoed toward the horizon."

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

4. 🐍 Read a book set at a workplace.
Pink Lemonade Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke - 4/5 - set at MC's workplace, The Cookie Jar

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single
Pouncing on Murder by Laurie Cass - 4/10 - Minnie Hamilton

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.

12. 🐍 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters - 4/14 - set in Egypt

13. 🐍 Read a book second in a series
Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien - 4/7 - Noodle Shop Mystery #2

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover
Hornblower and the Hotspur by C.S. Forester - 4/9 - tossing sea


15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

FINISHED
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.
LEVEL: 36+

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake. The hour of the snake is 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the time when the Sun warms up the Earth, and snakes are said to slither out of their holes.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
La buca by Hiroko Oyamada 12/04/2025 (published in 2013)
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman 26/06/2025 published in 2013
Cate, io by Matteo Cellini 04/07/2025 published in 2013

2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water. Each type is said to have its own distinct personality traits. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake. It's also known as the Year of the Green Snake because wood is associated with green in the Chinese Five Elements theory.
🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
Before We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 20/05/2025
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 23/06/2025
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren 07/07/2025

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators. They are good at understanding human nature and communicating their advice. They are also open to change and embrace new possibilities.
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch 17/04/2025
Eilish tries to emigrate from Ireland to start a new life
Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune 24/04/2025
Wallace starts a new life as a ghost.

4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace. They are also the most tenacious of the 12 zodiac animals. Wood Snakes are charming, but can also be secretive, cunning, and sometimes ruthless.
🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood 15/04/2025 Mainly set at the university where Elsie and Jack work.
La neve in fondo al mare by Matteo Bussola 03/05/2025 Tommy is secretive (doesn't tell his father about his eating disorder)
Un amore di zitella by Andrea Vitali 05/07/2025 Set in a workplace (municipal office)

5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections. They are able to resolve misunderstandings and strengthen friendships and deepen relationships with their romantic partners while also being able to foster family unity.
🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.
The heaven and Earth grocery store byJames McBride 19/04/2025 Chona and Moshe have a strong relationship.
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman 08/07/2025 couple with strong relationship

6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical. they may struggle with impatience at times and they have a⁤ tendency to be self-critical.
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
La briscola in cinque by Marco Malvaldi 01/07/2025 Thanks to the MC being suspicious a murder mystery can be solved
La collega tatuata by Margherita Oggero 10/07/2025 title letters in SELF CRITICAL

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement. Now is the time to push forward with confidence. : If you've been looking to deepen connections, whether in friendships or love, the Year of the Wood Snake provides opportunities for growth and mutual support.
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
L'amore è una formula matematica by Cinzia Giorgio 03/07/2025 MC improves herself after being dumped by her fiance

8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions. However, patience is key there's no rush, but steady, thoughtful progress will yield the best results.
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.
Donnaregina by Teresa Ciabatti 27/06/2025 published in 2025

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action. The Snake’s intelligence and the Wood element’s nurturing energy provide a perfect balance for turning dreams into reality.
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 21/04/2025 Cameron starts a new job at the aquarium
Pausa caffè con gatti by Charlie Jonas 02/05/2025 Maxine opens a cat cafè

10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox. The Ox provides a grounding stability that complements the Snake's intuitive and strategic nature, creating a strong and lasting partnership, The Ox's sense of loyalty and commitment are highly valued by the Snake.
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite 01/05/2025 Korede is single
The Dead Lake by Hamid Ismailov 07/07/2025 MC is considered a child prodige (highly valued)

11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs. the Wood Snake and Tiger ‍have a ⁣challenging dynamic. While they​ may ‍be attracted to each other’s strength,⁣ they may also struggle to understand each‍ other’s motives.
🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
Mi sa che fuori è primavera by Concita De Gregorio 09/04/2025 Irina is married to a psychopath guy (attracted to the wrong type)
Tre ciotole: Rituali per un anno di crisi by Michela Murgia 02/07/2025 All characters struggle to carry on with their lives

12. Snakes lucky color is blue. Blue, reflects the introspective energy of the Wood Snake. Blue fosters calmness, wisdom, and clarity, aiding deliberate decision-making and seizing new opportunities..
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
Febbre di carnevale (SUR) by Yuliana Ortiz Ruano 06/04/2025 (set in Esmeraldas)
The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo 16/04/2025

Orbital by Samantha Harvey 20/04/2025

Le nozze di al-Zain by Tayeb Salih 09/05/2025
Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith 03/07/2025 set in Gaborone

13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells 10/04/2025 (published in 1895)
La casa dei libri by Richard Brautigan 24/04/2025 (published in 1971)
Il cerchio by Jole Zanetti 29/04/2025
The Library Window: A Story of the Seen and Unseen by Mrs. Oliphant 04/05/2025 published in 1896
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck 07/05/2025 published in 1937
The Vet's Daughter by Barbara Comyns 31/05/2025 published in 1959
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros 24/06/2025 published in 1984
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe 25/06/2025 published in 1987

14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.Renewal: The snake sheds its skin, symbolizing personal growth and the continuous process of renewal. Growth: The wood element fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. Adaptability: The wood element makes the snake more adaptable and open to change.
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.
Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner 08/04/2025

Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki 13/04/2025

Viola e il Blu by Matteo Bussola 24/06/2025

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the ​characteristics of a Wood​ Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.
The ghost bride by Yangsze Choo 06/07/2025 history

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Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

Read 14/15-25

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake. The hour of the snake is 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the time when the Sun warms up the Earth, and snakes are said to slither out of their holes.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water. Each type is said to have its own distinct personality traits. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake. It's also known as the Year of the Green Snake because wood is associated with green in the Chinese Five Elements theory.
🐍 Read a book with a green cover - Congo-Донбас. Гвинтокрилі флешбеки by Василь Мулік - 30/04/25

or with a book that is fifth in a series - The Shadows of Men by Abir Mukherjee (Sam Wyndham # 5) - 15/07/25

or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE - The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde - 10/05/25

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators. They are good at understanding human nature and communicating their advice. They are also open to change and embrace new possibilities.
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice
or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation) - The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin - 09/08/25

4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace. They are also the most tenacious of the 12 zodiac animals. Wood Snakes are charming, but can also be secretive, cunning, and sometimes ruthless.
🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive - Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim - 18/04/25
or where a character goes to a social event - Un peu de soleil dans l'eau froide by Françoise Sagan - 09/05/25

or a book set at a workplace.

5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections. They are able to resolve misunderstandings and strengthen friendships and deepen relationships with their romantic partners while also being able to foster family unity.
🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or

with a couple who has a strong relationship - Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister - 27/08/25

or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical. they may struggle with impatience at times and they have a⁤ tendency to be self-critical.
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement. Now is the time to push forward with confidence. : If you've been looking to deepen connections, whether in friendships or love, the Year of the Wood Snake provides opportunities for growth and mutual support.
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or
where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum) - No Way Out by Cara Hunter - 28/06/25

8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions. However, patience is key there's no rush, but steady, thoughtful progress will yield the best results.
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 - Корея. Кей-поп, традиції побачень і культ їжі by Ольга Мужановська - 07/05/25
or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action. The Snake’s intelligence and the Wood element’s nurturing energy provide a perfect balance for turning dreams into reality.
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss
or a character who follows their dream - Brotherless Night by V.V. Ganeshananthan - 15/08/25

or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox. The Ox provides a grounding stability that complements the Snake's intuitive and strategic nature, creating a strong and lasting partnership, The Ox's sense of loyalty and commitment are highly valued by the Snake.
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single - Eden of Witches Volume 2 by Yumeji - 05/07/25
or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.

11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs. the Wood Snake and Tiger ‍have a ⁣challenging dynamic. While they​ may ‍be attracted to each other’s strength,⁣ they may also struggle to understand each‍ other’s motives.
🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.

12. Snakes lucky color is blue. Blue, reflects the introspective energy of the Wood Snake. Blue fosters calmness, wisdom, and clarity, aiding deliberate decision-making and seizing new opportunities..
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a book with a black cover

or a second in a series - Written in Bone by Simon Beckett (David Hunter # 2) - 09/06/25

or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year - The Voyage Out by Virginia Woolf - 07/08/25 (published in 1915)

14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.Renewal: The snake sheds its skin, symbolizing personal growth and the continuous process of renewal. Growth: The wood element fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. Adaptability: The wood element makes the snake more adaptable and open to change.
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover - Vacation Guide to the Solar System: Science for the Savvy Space Traveler! by Olivia Koski - 14/06/25
or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the ​characteristics of a Wood​ Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

Welcome Margaret, Giacomina the Snail, and Someoneyouknow

FINISHED

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
Completed: 15/15

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake. The hour of the snake is 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the time when the Sun warms up the Earth, and snakes are said to slither out of their holes.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series. Original Sinner - Kait Ballenger 4/8/25 (Published on March 25, 2025)

2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water. Each type is said to have its own distinct personality traits. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake. It's also known as the Year of the Green Snake because wood is associated with green in the Chinese Five Elements theory..
🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE. Dead as a Doornail - Charlaine Harris 4/4/25

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators. They are good at understanding human nature and communicating their advice. They are also open to change and embrace new possibilities..
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation). Who Moved My Goat Cheese? - Lynn Cahoon 4/6/25

4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace. They are also the most tenacious of the 12 zodiac animals. Wood Snakes are charming, but can also be secretive, cunning, and sometimes ruthless..
🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace. Persuader - Lee Child 4/5/25

5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections. They are able to resolve misunderstandings and strengthen friendships and deepen relationships with their romantic partners while also being able to foster family unity..
🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot. Real Love - Alexandria House 4/3/25

6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical. they may struggle with impatience at times and they have a⁤ tendency to be self-critical..
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum) The Widowmaker - Hannah Morrissey 4/5/25

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement. Now is the time to push forward with confidence. : If you've been looking to deepen connections, whether in friendships or love, the Year of the Wood Snake provides opportunities for growth and mutual support..
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum). The Kingdoms of Savannah - George Dawes Green 4/1/25

8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions. However, patience is key there's no rush, but steady, thoughtful progress will yield the best results..
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient. The Rose Bargain - Sasha Peyton Smith 4/4/25 (Published on February 4, 2025)

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action. The Snake’s intelligence and the Wood element’s nurturing energy provide a perfect balance for turning dreams into reality..
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or business or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). Made to Love - Alexandria House 4/2/25

10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox. The Ox provides a grounding stability that complements the Snake's intuitive and strategic nature, creating a strong and lasting partnership, The Ox's sense of loyalty and commitment are highly valued by the Snake..
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal. The Russian - James Patterson 4/3/25

11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs. the Wood Snake and Tiger ‍have a ⁣challenging dynamic. While they​ may ‍be attracted to each other’s strength,⁣ they may also struggle to understand each‍ other’s motives..
🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something. Waiting for Summer's Return - Kim Vogel Sawyer 4/9/25

12. Snakes lucky color is blue. Blue, reflects the introspective energy of the Wood Snake. Blue fosters calmness, wisdom, and clarity, aiding deliberate decision-making and seizing new opportunities...
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY. The Widowmaker - Hannah Morrissey 4/5/25

13. Though Snakes like blue. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9..
🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year. Pure - Jennifer L. Armentrout 4/7/25

14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.Renewal: The snake sheds its skin, symbolizing personal growth and the continuous process of renewal. Growth: The wood element fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. Adaptability: The wood element makes the snake more adaptable and open to change..
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person. Sweet Bean Paste - Durian Sukegawa 4/15/25

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi. These individuals exemplify the ​characteristics of a Wood​ Snake – they are excellent communicators, possess⁢ strong leadership qualities, and have a deep sense of empathy ⁣for others. Their ability to think⁢ critically and⁤ make sound ⁣decisions sets ‌them ‌apart in history⁣ as influential and impactful figures..
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history. Gap Creek - Robert Morgan 4/1/25

Year Of The Snake
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
18/15+

Completed 4.19.25
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
Wild Dark Shore. Charlotte McConaghy. 4.1.25 (pub. In 2025)
High Tea and Misdemeanors. Laura Childs. 4.16.25 (pub. In 2025)
Welcome to the Honey B&B. Melody Carlson. 4.18.25 (pub. In 2025)

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
Happily Ever After. Susan May Warren. 4.14.25 (Author's initials)

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams. Karen Hawkins. 4.6.25 (Tay has been hurt badly by her ex, and leaves Boston to come home to write, and falls in love)
Uprooted. Naomi Novik. 4.9.25 (The Dragon is a character who gives advice)

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti. Bailey Cates. 4.2.25 (set in a bakery)

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious (Marissa)
Golden Girl. Elin Hilderbrand. 4.9.25

or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or

where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Heather Fawcett. 4.12.25

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.
The Antique Hunter's Death on the Red Sea. C.L. Miller. 4.3.25 (Published February 18, 2025)
🐍 Read a book where a character makes a long term financial decision (Ivy decides to leave Atlanta and strike out on her own in a small town).
The Santa Suit. Mary Kay Andrews. 4.14.24

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Littlest Library. Poppy Alexander. 4.10.25 (Jess follows her dream to own a little cottage.)
9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss
This Summer Will Be Different. Carley Fortune. 4.14.25 (Lucy takes over her aunt's flower shop)

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.
Charms and Chocolate Chips. Bailey Cates. 4.3.25 (Katie is single)
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal. (Chef Carrie is all three)
Kale to the Queen. Nell Hampton. 4.11.25

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
Robert B. Parker's Stone's Throw. Mike Lupica. 4.2.25 (Jesse and Molly have a mutual respect)

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover,
Funny Story. Emily Henry. 4.16.25


or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or
where a character grows as a person. (Lindy)
Dear Santa. Debbie Macomber. 4.11.25

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills (Mrs. Tillings)
The Chilbury Ladies' Choir. Jennifer Ryan. 4.17.25

or tagged history

Well done Caraina and Kim

Completed 04.25.25
Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 3: 36 or more
Completion: 38/36
Can Use As Many Times As You Wish

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
🐍Published🐍
2025 Publish Date: June 17, 2025 Someone Knows | Vi Keeland | April 3, 2025
2025 Publish Date: May 27, 2025 My Name Is Emily Ray | Michele Domínguez Greene | 04.04.25
1989 Number the Stars | Lois Lowry | 04.13.25
2025 You Killed Me First | John Marrs | 04.18.25
🐍Sun🐍
"...with the hose and leaves it in the sun to dry." p. 91
The Five-Star Weekend | Elin Hilderbrand | 04.13.2025
"You've been pesterin' me about everything under the sun since you were old enough to talk" -p.18
The Birth House | Ami McKay | 04.17.25
"Sun streams into the Living room, tidied up since the party." Loc. 871
So Happy Together | Olivia Worley | 04.21.25

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
🐍Wood Snake🐍
All the Dangerous Things | Stacy Willingham | 04.15.2025

3.🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
🐍Embraces a New Start or Possibility🐍
JoLayne meets Tom and realizes he actually really likes her for her not like her first 5 long-term boyfriends. So they take her winnings and start a life together.
Lucky You | Carl Hiaasen | 04.04.25
Annie takes back her life and embraces a new start after Blake asks for divorce.
On Mystic Lake | Kristin Hannah | 04.10.25
(view spoiler)[After Riley learns about her biological mother she moves to Washington to be near hear but, only with the knowledge that she must now live a lie (hide spoiler)]
The Silent Sister | Diane Chamberlain | 04.16.2025
Spencer and Cooper embrace new starts.
Boomerangers | Heather M. Orgeron | 04.20.25

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.
🐍Social Event🐍
Holly went to Kitten's Bridal Party.
The Day I Disappeared | Brandi Reeds | 04.01.25
The Sanderson Ellie, Ginny, and Zoey went to Halloween Festival
The Sandersons Fail Manhattan | Scott Johnston | April 8, 2025
🐍Workplace🐍
Regency Grand Hotel where Molly is a maid.
The Maid | Nita Prose | April 2, 2025


5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.
🐍Misunderstanding🐍
Everyone thinks Melinda called the cops because she was scared but, no one cared to find out the truth.
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson | 04.05.25
🐍Strong Relationship🐍
Sookie and Bill | Living Dead in Dallas | Charlaine Harris | 04.24

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
🐍Suspicious🐍
Tegan is suspicious of Hank - The Crash | Freida McFadden | 04.12.25

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
🐍YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE🐍
A Sharp Endless Need | Marisa Crane | 04.09.25
🐍Improve themselves🐍
The E.M.M.A. Effect: A Spicy STEM Romance of Sports, Artificial Intelligence, and a Forbidden Best-Friend's-Brother Love Story | Lia Riley | 04.24

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character is described as patient.
🐍2025🐍
Scythe & Sparrow | Brynne Weaver | 04.08.25
The New Marriage | L.G. Davis | 04.14.2025
Falling for You Again | Kerry Lonsdale | 04.23

9. .🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
🐍Perfect🐍
..mad that we might have tarnished her perfect attendance record at the hospital" ... Loc 1050
We Don't Talk About Carol | Kristen L. Berry | 04.11.25
,,,the eldest, at fourteen, would have made a perfect companion, ..." - 207
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper | Hallie Rubenhold | 04.16.2025


10.🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.
🐍Single🐍
The Summer You Were Mine | Jill Francis | 04.06.25
Laura
A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 04.20.25

11. 🐍 Read a book where two characters have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
🐍Wrong Type🐍
Sookie is attracted to Vampires
Dead Until Dark | Charlaine Harris | 04.17.2025

12. Snakes lucky color is blue.
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
🐍Blue Cover🐍
This Is Me Trying | Jenna Adams | 04.20.2025


13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
🐍Black Cover🐍
Butcher & Blackbird | Brynne Weaver | 04.06.25

🐍Second in Series🐍
The Ruinous Love Trilogy | Leather & Lark | Brynne Weaver | 04.07.25
Where She Went | Gayle Forman | 04.20.25
Published 8 or 9
2018 | Still Me | Jojo Moyes | 04.18.2025
2009 | If I Stay | Gayle Forman | 04.19.25
2019 | Here To Stay | Mark Edwards | 04.23
2019 | Child's Play | Child's Play | 04.24
2009 | The Help | Kathryn Stockett | 04.25

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.
🐍Nature on Cover🐍
The Best of Friends | Lucinda Berry | 04.11.2025
Splintered | A.G. Howard | 04.21


15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
Level 2: 26 - 35 tasks
Level 3: 36 or more

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

1. 🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.
✅Fragile Sanctuary-Catherine Cowles, 4/25/25

15. 🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

Completed 04.25.25
Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 3: 36 or more
Completion: 38/36
Can Use As Many Times As You Wish

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
🐍Published🐍
2025 Publish Date: June 17, 2025 Someone Knows | Vi Keeland | April 3, 2025
2025 Publish Date: May 27, 2025 My Name Is Emily Ray | Michele Domínguez Greene | 04.04.25
1989 Number the Stars | Lois Lowry | 04.13.25
2025 You Killed Me First | John Marrs | 04.18.25
🐍Sun🐍
"...with the hose and leaves it in the sun to dry." p. 91
The Five-Star Weekend | Elin Hilderbrand | 04.13.2025
"You've been pesterin' me about everything under the sun since you were old enough to talk" -p.18
The Birth House | Ami McKay | 04.17.25
"Sun streams into the Living room, tidied up since the party." Loc. 871
So Happy Together | Olivia Worley | 04.21.25

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
🐍Wood Snake🐍
All the Dangerous Things | Stacy Willingham | 04.15.2025

3.🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
🐍Embraces a New Start or Possibility🐍
JoLayne meets Tom and realizes he actually really likes her for her not like her first 5 long-term boyfriends. So they take her winnings and start a life together.
Lucky You | Carl Hiaasen | 04.04.25
Annie takes back her life and embraces a new start after Blake asks for divorce.
On Mystic Lake | Kristin Hannah | 04.10.25
(view spoiler)[After Riley learns about her biological mother she moves to Washington to be near hear but, only with the knowledge that she must now live a lie (hide spoiler)]
The Silent Sister | Diane Chamberlain | 04.16.2025
Spencer and Cooper embrace new starts.
Boomerangers | Heather M. Orgeron | 04.20.25

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.
🐍Social Event🐍
Holly went to Kitten's Bridal Party.
The Day I Disappeared | Brandi Reeds | 04.01.25
The Sanderson Ellie, Ginny, and Zoey went to Halloween Festival
The Sandersons Fail Manhattan | Scott Johnston | April 8, 2025
🐍Workplace🐍
Regency Grand Hotel where Molly is a maid.
The Maid | Nita Prose | April 2, 2025


5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.
🐍Misunderstanding🐍
Everyone thinks Melinda called the cops because she was scared but, no one cared to find out the truth.
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson | 04.05.25
🐍Strong Relationship🐍
Sookie and Bill | Living Dead in Dallas | Charlaine Harris | 04.24

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
🐍Suspicious🐍
Tegan is suspicious of Hank - The Crash | Freida McFadden | 04.12.25

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
🐍YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE🐍
A Sharp Endless Need | Marisa Crane | 04.09.25
🐍Improve themselves🐍
The E.M.M.A. Effect: A Spicy STEM Romance of Sports, Artificial Intelligence, and a Forbidden Best-Friend's-Brother Love Story | Lia Riley | 04.24

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character is described as patient.
🐍2025🐍
Scythe & Sparrow | Brynne Weaver | 04.08.25
The New Marriage | L.G. Davis | 04.14.2025
Falling for You Again | Kerry Lonsdale | 04.23

9. .🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
🐍Perfect🐍
..mad that we might have tarnished her perfect attendance record at the hospital" ... Loc 1050
We Don't Talk About Carol | Kristen L. Berry | 04.11.25
,,,the eldest, at fourteen, would have made a perfect companion, ..." - 207
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper | Hallie Rubenhold | 04.16.2025


10.🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.
🐍Single🐍
The Summer You Were Mine | Jill Francis | 04.06.25
Laura
A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 04.20.25

11. 🐍 Read a book where two characters have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
🐍Wrong Type🐍
Sookie is attracted to Vampires
Dead Until Dark | Charlaine Harris | 04.17.2025

12. Snakes lucky color is blue.
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
🐍Blue Cover🐍
This Is Me Trying | Jenna Adams | 04.20.2025


13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
🐍Black Cover🐍
Butcher & Blackbird | Brynne Weaver | 04.06.25

🐍Second in Series🐍
The Ruinous Love Trilogy | Leather & Lark | Brynne Weaver | 04.07.25
Where She Went | Gayle Forman | 04.20.25
Published 8 or 9
2018 | Still Me | Jojo Moyes | 04.18.2025
2009 | If I Stay | Gayle Forman | 04.19.25
2019 | Here To Stay | Mark Edwards | 04.23
2019 | Child's Play | Child's Play | 04.24
2009 | The Help | Kathryn Stockett | 04.25

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.
🐍Nature on Cover🐍
The Best of Friends | Lucinda Berry | 04.11.2025
Splintered | A.G. Howard | 04.21


15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

Welll done Angel Book Junkie, and Welcome Katelyn

Completed

Year Of The Snake
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Level 3: 36 or more tasks
36/36
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above
The Paragon Bride by Leigh Haskell 22/4 1.5★ - 1989
OR with the word sun in the text
A Match For Mother by Mona K. Gedney, Kathryn Kirkwood, Regina Scott 8/4 2.5★ - "the beauty of the sun itself" p.74
The Duke's Dilemma by Nadine Miller 17/4 2★ - "a smile as bright as the sun" p.12
OR either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover
by Mary Kay Andrews 1/4 2.5★
OR a book that is fifth in a series
OR where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE
A Noble Ambition by Elizabeth Albright 18/4 1★

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility
OR with a character who gives advice
OR where a character can think on their feet
Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb 4/4 4★

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive
OR where a character goes to a social event
Ritual in Death by J.D. Robb 6/4 3.5★
OR a book set at a workplace

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker
OR with a couple who has a strong relationship
Missing in Death by J.D. Robb 7/4 3★
OR book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious
OR a character who is impatient
OR where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
The Irish Rogue by Emma Jensen 20/4 3★

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence
Sister of the Bride by Carol Quinto 8/4 2★ - Cassie
OR a character who is set to improve themselves
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer 3/5 1★
OR where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025
Cold Truth by Ashley Kalagian Blunt 13/4 3.5★
Orpheus Nine by Chris Flynn 25/4 4★
OR where a character makes a long term financial decision
OR where a character who is described as patient.

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or business - Dot & Lilly start new jobs
Meet Me at Rainbow Corner by Celia Imrie 4/5 3.5★
OR a character who follows their dream
Once upon a Christmas by Nancy Lawrence 15/4 3★
OR where the word perfect is in the text
Mr. Jeffries and the Jilt by Joy Reed 9/4 3★ - "such perfect weather" p.6

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single
An Unlikely Father by Lynn Collum 14/4 2★
OR a person who is highly valued
OR a character who is loyal.

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other
Sunrise Over Mercy Court by Fiona McCallum 13/4 4★ - MCs
OR where a character is attracted to a wrong type
On Bended Knee by Alice Holden, Kate Huntington, Laura Paquet 23/4 2.5★ - Kate, to Percy
OR read a book where there is a struggle for something.

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover
OR where a character stays calm
OR where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
Knave's Gambit by Margaret Summerville 11/4 2★ - England
Haunted in Death by J.D. Robb 27/4 3★ - New York
Eternity in Death by J.D. Robb 27/4 3★ - New York

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover
OR a second in a series
OR where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
A Pressing Engagement by Anne Barbour 10/4 3★ - 1992
Drop Dead by Margot Neville 12/4 3.5★ - 1962
Sherry's Comet by Juliette Leigh 15/4 2.5★ - 1998
Lady Farrington's Folly by Nina Porter 16/4 2★ - 1993
Halloween Magic by Sandra Heath 19/4 2★ - 1996
Set to Partners by Patricia Ormsby 21/4 3★ - 1978
The Primrose Path by Barbara Metzger 21/4 2★ - 1997
The Jilting of Baron Pelham by June Calvin 22/4 2.5★ - 1994
Cupid's Calendar by Norma Lee Clark 26/4 3★ - 1992
Unwanted by Mia Sheridan 27/4 4★ - 2019
A Spirited Bluestocking by Joan Overfield 1/5 3★ - 1992
The Case Is Closed by Patricia Wentworth 2/5 3★ - 1937

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover
by David Eddings 20/4 3★
OR where a character sheds something (Your interpretation)
OR where a character grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above
OR with a character with strong leadership skills
The Duke's Dilemma by Elizabeth Chater 18/4 3★
OR tagged history

Way to go Catsalive

FINISHED

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 3: 36 or more tasks
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

37/36+

TASKS
1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
🪱 Published 4/1/2025: Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez 4/1/25
🪱 Published 6/4/2013: Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly 5/10/25

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
🪱 Green cover: A Fool and His Monet by Sandra Orchard 5/3/25

🪱 Author's initials are KW: Dead End Donation by Kirsten Weiss 5/5/25

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
🪱 MC embraces a new start with the opening of her new cheese shop: Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss 4/3/25
🪱 MC takes on a new job as a pet sitter: Sit, Stay, Slay by Linda O. Johnston 4/21/25
🪱 True story of a man who stole hundreds of items from museums without any real planning (thinks on his feet): The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel 5/2/25

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.
🪱 MC goes to an Oktoberfest celebration: Claws for Suspicion by Deborah Blake 4/7/25
🪱 MC goes to seven weddings: The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall 4/17/25
🪱 Set in the oil sands in Canada: Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton 4/17/25

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.
🪱 Kate and Curran have a strong relationship: Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews 5/15/25

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
🪱 First letter of each title word TIS: Trouble in Spades by Heather Webber 4/28/25
🪱 MMC is suspicious of FMC: The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score 5/14/25

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.
🪱 Published 1/14/2025: The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime by Vicki Delany 4/8/25
🪱 Published 3/11/2025: Story of My Life by Lucy Score 4/9/25
🪱 FMC donates her billion dollar fortune to charity: The Truest Thing by Samantha Young 4/16/25
🪱 Published 4/22/25: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry 4/23/25

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
🪱 "...and a perfect evening with small swells on Lake Huron..." Braking for Bodies by Duffy Brown 4/2/25 1%
🪱 Ally is starting a new bakery: Swamp Sweets by Jana Deleon 4/12/25
🪱 MC follows his dream to become a world-class violinist: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb 4/30/25
🪱 "Had to be why she couldn't stand Mr. Perfect." 13% - Harvest Moon Homecoming by Jessie Gussman 5/4/25
🪱 Character follows their dream: Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living by Nick Offerman 5/11/25

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.
🪱 MC is single: Flowers and Foul Play by Amanda Flower 4/5/25
🪱 MC is extremely loyal to her family, her job, etc.: The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose 5/1/25
🪱 The author and his brothers and sisters highly value their mother: The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride 5/9/25

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
🪱King and Maxwell respect one another and there is a struggle for a detonator: King and Maxwell by David Baldacci 4/6/25
🪱 Falk and Raco have mutual respect: The Dry by Jane Harper 4/15/25
🪱 Eden and the Inspector have mutual respect: Be Still My Bleating Heart by Hannah Reed 5/8/25

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
🪱 Set in El Paso, Texas: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 4/4/25

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
🪱 Flower Shop Mystery #2 - Slay It with Flowers by Kate Collins 4/19/25
🪱 Black cover: Walk the Wire by David Baldacci 4/25/25

🪱 Published in 2018: Murder in the Locked Library by Ellery Adams 4/27/25
🪱 Farm to Table #2: Put Out to Pasture by Amanda Flower 5/13/25

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.
🪱 Both FMC and MMC grow as people: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison 4/11/25
🪱 MC Mia grows as a person: A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass 4/13/25
🪱 Nature on the cover: Sealed Off by Barbara Ross 5/7/25


15. 🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.
🪱 Tagged History: The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant 4/24/25

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks
Level 2: 26 - 35 tasks
Level 3: 36 or more

Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

TASKS

1. 🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character who is described as patient.

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.
✅Fragile Sanctuary-Catherine Cowles, 4/25/25

15. 🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

FINISHED!

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 3: 36 or more
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

Progress: 37/36

1. 🍋Read a book published in one of the years above. The Lemonade War: The Graphic Novel by Jacqueline Davies - published 2025 - Apr. 23

2. 📗Read a book with a green cover. Entirely Emmie by Terri Libenson - Apr. 15

📗Read a book with a green cover or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE. Speechless: A Graphic Novel by Aron Nels Steinke - Apr. 24

📗Read a book with a green cover. I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay - May 11

📗Read a book with a green cover. Emma All Stirred Up!: The Graphic Novel by Coco Simon - May 15

5️⃣Read a book that is fifth in a series. The Light Beside the Sea by Connie di Marco - May 18

3. 👩🏻‍🦰Read a book where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation). Springtime Crime by Carolyn Keene - Apr. 5
💃Read a book where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation). Swing by Audrey Meeker - Apr. 19

4. 😮‍💨Read a book where a character is secretive. Brielle and Bear: Once Upon a Time by Salomey Doku - Apr. 9
⚫Read a book where a character goes to a social event. Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": The Authorized Graphic Adaptation - Apr. 29
😮‍💨Read a book where a character is secretive. Acception, Vol. 1 by Coco Ouwerkerk - May 18

5. 👨‍🌾Read a book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena - Apr. 6
👧🏽 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker. Stuck by Kayla Miller - May 4

6. ❄️Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum) The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen - May 2
😡Read a book that has a character who is impatient. One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel by Rita Williams-Garcia - May 3
✍️Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier - May 24

7. 👿Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum). Karen's Worst Day by Katy Farina - Apr. 3
🐶Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum). Deck the Hounds by David Rosenfelt - Apr. 17
🏃🏾‍♀️Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum). Way Off Track by Carl Brundtland - May 2

8. ✈️Read a book published in 2025. Straight Outta Busan by Stefano Jun - published Apr. 16, 2025 - Apr. 14
🍚Read a book published in 2025. How to Draw a Secret: A Graphic Novel by Cindy Chang - May 8
🫖Read a book published in 2025. Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping On a Dead Man - May 26

9. ✂️Read a book with a character who follows their dream The Makers Club: A Graphic Novel by Reimena Yee - Apr. 1
😴Read a book with a character who follows their dream. Heart Takes the Stage: A Heart of the City Collection by Steenz - Apr. 30

10. 🐦‍🔥Read a book with a person who is highly valued. Atana and the Firebird by Vivian Zhou - Apr. 18

11. 🐰Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other. Easter Basket Murder by Leslie Meier - Apr. 8
👊Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other. This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews - May 20

12.🧭Read a where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY. Spirit Week by Ira Marcks - Estes Park, CO - Apr. 11
🧭Read a where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY. Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes - Norway - May 6

13. 💜 Read a second in a series. Outsider Kids: A Parachute Kids Graphic Novel by Betty C. Tang - published 2025 - May 11
2️⃣Read a second in a series. Save Our Forest! by Nora Dåsnes - May 22
9️⃣Read a book where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year. Lola: A Ghost Story - May 24

14. 🏚️Read a book where a character grows as a person. Brownstone: A Graphic Novel by Samuel Teer - Apr. 12
🌊Read a book with nature on the cover. Hidden Falls by Toby Neal - Apr. 27
🪻Read a book with nature on the cover. Heidi: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden - May 9

15. 🎭Read a book with a character with strong leadership skills. Upstaged: A Graphic Novel by Robin Easter - Apr. 13
🫚Read a book tagged history. Ginseng Roots: A Memoir by Craig Thompson - May 21

FINISHED
Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - May 23, 2025
Level 2: 26 - 35 tasks
Read: 29
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.


TASKS
1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above.
published January 30, 2025 Sterling Fight L.B. Dunbar 4/24/25


or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover.
Holding the Reins Paisley Hope 4/28/25
Whiskey Chaser Lucy Score 5/19/25

Read a book that is fifth in a series.
Uncertain Spring Lyn Cote 4/6/25 (Northern Shore Intrigue #5)

Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
KA Back in the Saddle Kristen Ashley 4/19/25

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start.
Day Break Jill Sanders 4/1/25

or with a character who gives advice or
Read a book where a character can think on their feet.
Slow Ride Lori Foster 4/9/25

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive.
Spring at Saddle Run Delores Fossen 4/7/25

Read a book where a character goes to a social event, AND a book set at a workplace.
Dying to Meet You Sarina Bowen 5/17/25

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or

Read a book with a couple who has a strong relationship.
Bubbles at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 4/12/25

or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious.
Corpse at a Cape Cod Inn Angela K. Ryan 5/19/25

or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence.
Formula Fling Sawyer Bennett 4/16/25

Read a book where a character who is set to improve themselves.
The Day He Came Home Elana Johnson 5/20/25

Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE.
The Kept Woman Karin Slaughter 4/4/25

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025.
April 15, 2025 The Woman Left Behind Kristen Ashley 4/23/25

Read a book where a character makes a long term financial decision.
Fixer-Upper Linda Seed 4/10/25

Read a book where a character is described as patient.
Wind River Wrangler Lindsay McKenna 5/5/25

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job.
Jaxon Olivia Sands 4/5/25

Read a book where a character who follows their dream.
Raven Falls Jill Sanders 4/11/25

or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single.
Winter's Mourn Mary Stone 4/30/25

or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal.

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other.
Summer Light on Nantucket Nancy Thayer 5/22/25

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover.
Play It Safe Kristen Ashley 4/21/25

, or where a character stays calm or
Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
Nashville Don't You Wanna Stay Kait Nolan 4/29/25

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover.
Something Right Evey Lyon 4/17/25

Read a second in a series.
Something More Evey Lyon 4/21/25 (Blisswood Brothers #2)

Read a book with the numbers 9 are in the publishing year.
2019 Beautifully Broken Pieces Catherine Cowles 5/6/25

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover.
All the Afters J.H. Croix 4/25/25

or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or
Read a book with a character with strong leadership skills.
Magic Claims Ilona Andrews 4/14/25
Read a book tagged history.
Where the Rivers Merge: A Novel Mary Alice Monroe 5/23/25

Year of the Snake - COMPLETED

Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 1: 15- 25 Tasks

TASKS

1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake ✔️
Task: Read a book published in one of the years above
Book read: Cockatoo Cove by Maya Linnell - 15/05/25
How it fits: ARC to be published June 3, 2025
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2. There are different types of Snakes✔️
Task: Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE
Book read: Whisk and Reward by Nancy Warren- 17/04/25
How it fits: Author initials NW

3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators✔️
Task: Read a book with a character who gives advice
Book read: Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove- 13/04/25
How if fits: the spaceship is a sentient being that gives the MC unwanted and unhelpful advice

4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace ✔️
Task: Read a book where a character goes to a social event
Book read: Star Power by Kristen Painter - 15/04/25
How it fit: Elis is an official guest at a huge formal dinner for a planetary political leader

5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections✔️
Task: Read a book with a couple who has a strong relationship
Book read: A Goose Creek Christmas by Virginia Smith - 22/04/25
How it fits: Millie and Albert (Al) have a strong relationship who helps them get through the stress of Al being made redundant

6. Negative traits of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical ✔️
Task: Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
Book read: Claudine at St Clare's by Enid Blyton - 18/05/25
How it fits: C, A, S and C

7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement ✔️
Task: Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum)
Books read: The Winter Duchess by Jillian Eaton - 21/04/25
How it fits: TWD

8. The Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favourable year for making long-term financial decisions✔️
Task: Read a book published in 2025
Book Read: The Fate of Dragons by Kaelyn Hamm - 12/04/25
How it fits: ARC - due to be published May 2025

9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action ✔️
Task: Read a book with a character who starts a new job or business
Book Read: The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark - 17/04/25
How it fits: Harriet and her daughter move to a coastal town to start a bookshop

10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox ✔️
Task: Read a book with MC who is single
Book read: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld - 21/04/25
How it fits: Tally is single

11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat and tiger ‍✔️
Task: Read a book where there is a struggle for something
Book read: Murder at the Old Abbey by Pippa McCathie - 06/05/25
How it fits: There is a legal struggle between siblings over the inheritance of the Old Abbey

12. Snakes lucky colour is blue ✔️
Task: Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY
Book read: High Wire in Nuala by Harriet Steel - 23/05/25
How it fits: Set in Nuala, Ceylon

13. Wood Snakes lucky colours this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9 ✔️
Read a book where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
Book read: Holes by Louis Sachar - 11/05/25
How it fits: Published August 20, 1998

14. The Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance ✔️
Task: Read a book where a character grows as a person.
Book read: Second Form at St Clare's by Enid Blyton - 16/05/25
How it fits: Gladys grows as a character during the story from a weepy wailing drip of a girl to a happy well adjusted girl

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi ✔️
Task: Read a book tagged history
Book read: A Duke’s Guide to Seducing His Bride by Lauren Royal - 26/05/25
How it fits: tagged Historical

Well done Lali & Michelle, Julesy, JoAnne & Sally906. Welcome Vanessa

COMPLETION POST
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
YEAR OF THE 🐍
LEVEL4-36+

38/36

✅1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey. Read 4/3/25
Page 238 SUN-The SUN was shining, the birds were chirping


✅✅2. There are different types of Snakes, including Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth, and Water.
🐍 Read a book with a green cover or with a book that is fifth in a series or where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
W and K
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Read 4/5/25
D and W
Deeper Than the Dead by Debra Webb Read 5/12/25.

✅✅✅✅3. Wood Snake people quick witted and good communicators.
🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or possibility or with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).
Valentine makes a new start in London after her divorce and her mom dies
With Love from London by Sarah Jio Read 4/5/25
Lennox is in a new town and new high school making a new starts
What Happened on Hicks Road by Hannah Jayne Read 4/14/25
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. Read 5/3/25 Lauren makes a new start every time a new husbands comes out of the attic
Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns Read 5/30/25 Mandy makes a new start in Michigan when she inheirts her great Aunt's bakery and house

✅✅✅4. Wood Snakes are very comfortable in social settings or a workplace.
🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or where a character goes to a social event, or a book set at a workplace.
Althea keeps hidden for decades that Stella is not her biological daughter.
The Light of Luna Park by Addison Armstrong Read 4/1/25
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James. Read 5/4/25 Set in the Sun Down Hotel
The Push by Ashley Audrain Read 5/5/25 Violet is very secretive

✅✅5. Wood Snakes value relationships and know how to build strong connections.
🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or with a couple who has a strong relationship or book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot. Jack and Maggie strong relationship
Buried by Lynda La Plante Read 4/9/25
The Only One Left by Riley Sager Read 4/14/25
The entire book is about misunderstanind what happened the night the Hope family was killed

✅6. Negative traits​ of the Wood Snake are they can be a bit suspicious or skeptical.
🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or a character who is impatient or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
Letters A, L and S
A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay Read 5/19/25

✅7. If you are a Wood Snake this is a year to focus on self-improvement.
🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or a character who is set to improve themselves or where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum). Karissa sets out to improve herself
The Best Life Book Club by Sheila Roberts. Read 4/9/25

✅8. In terms of career and finances the Wood element brings a fresh perspective, and the Snake’s strategic nature means that this is a favorable year for making long-term financial decisions.
🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or where a character makes a long term financial decision or where a character is described as patient.
Charlie Bucket and his family improve their financial situation when they agree to go live and run the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Read 5/21/25


✅✅✅✅9. If you've been sitting on creative ideas or business ventures, the Year of the Wood Snake is a great time to put them into action.
🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or a character who follows their dream or where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Tandi Jo Reese starts a small home repair business
The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate. Read 4/15/25
Jules starts a new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomeow
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager Read 5/11/25
Ava/Juliet and Lizanne follow their dreams of dancing in Swan Lake
Book: Watch Her Fall by Erin Kelly Read 5/22/25
The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop Read 5/25/25. Kelly Bishop follows her dream to be a dancer on Broadway and then to be an actress

✅✅✅✅✅10. Single Wood Snakes should marry an Ox.
🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or a person who is highly valued or a character who is loyal. Eileen Merriweather is single
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston Read 4/17/25
Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane Read 5/17/25 Strout is single
Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven Read 4/27/25 May Attaway is single
They All Fall Down by Roxanne St. Claire Read 5/19/25 Mackensie Summerall is single
Smart Girl by Rachel Hollis Read 5/26/25 MC Miko is single

✅✅✅✅11. A Wood Snake also gets along with a rat where they share a mutual respect for one another and have a deep understanding of‍ each other’s ⁢needs.
🐍 Read a book where two characters have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or read a book where there is a struggle for something.
Zofia and Darek had a mutual respect for each other as the fight and struggle to free Warsaw from the Nazis.
The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin. Read 4/12/25
Daphane and Miles have a deep understanding of each other
Funny Story by Emily Henry Read 4/23/25
Charlie and Nora have a deep respect and understanding of each other
Book Lovers by Emily Henry Read 5/16/25
Lilly and Ellis have a deep respect and trust in each other
Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris Read 6/6/25

✅12. Snakes lucky color is blue.
🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or where a character stays calm or where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
Location New York City
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer. Read 4/19/25

✅✅✅✅✅13. The Wood Snakes lucky colors this year are yellow, red and black and their lucky numbers are 2, 8 or 9.
🐍 Read a book with a black cover or a second in a series or where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year. Published 11/3/2009
Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett. Read 4/21/25
Murder Out of Characterby Olivia Matthews. Read 4/24/25 #2 in Peach Coast Library Mystery Series
Read 5/2/25 Black cover
Don't Open the Door by Allison Brennan Read 5/8/25 #2 in Regan Merritt series
Read 5/9/25

✅✅14. In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents renewal, growth, and balance.
🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person. Emma grows into a person who knows what she wants and who she is
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Read 4/8/25
The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain Read 5/22/25
Tess grows from a confused, scared girl into a confident, RN Nurse and happy woman

✅✅15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.
Raised by a Serial Killer: Discovering the Truth About My Father by April Balascio Read 5/15/25 Tagged History
Son: A Psychopath and his Victims by Jack Olsen. Read 6/5/25
Abraham Lincoln is quoted in a court closing arguement

Year Of The Snake
Duration: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Level 3: 36 or more tasks
Tasks can be done as many times as you need.

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TASKS
1. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917, or 1905 then your Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
🐍 Read a book published in one of the years above or
(2013)
Mimicry of Banshees-G.K. Parks 4/15/25
(2025)
Lethal Harvest-Declan James 4/29/25
(2025)
You, Me, and Forever-Laura Pavlov 5/30/25
(2025)
The Woman Next Door-Elle Gray 5/30/25
(2025)
The Girl on the Run-A.J. Rivers 5/31/25
with the word sun in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
either a 9th or 11th book in a series.
(Shadow Island #9)
Shadow's Mystery-Mary Stone 4/27/25
(Charley Davidson)
The Dirt on Ninth Grave-Darynda Jones 5/29/25

2. 🐍 Read a book with a green cover or
with a book that is fifth in a series or
(Wilder Family)
This Wild Heart-Karla Sorensen 4/01/25
(Rachel Ryder)
Body Count-Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 4/04/25
(Cozy Corgis Mysteries)
Scornful Scones-Mildred Abbott 4/30/25
(Violet Darger)
Five Days Post Mortem-L.T. Vargus 5/15/25
(The Wilds of Montana)
She's a Wild One-Kristen Proby 6/07/25
where the authors initials can be found in WOOD SNAKE.
Amber Kelly-Rain After Fire 4/18/25
Elsie Silver-Wild Side 5/02/25

3. 🐍 Read a book with a character who embraces a new start or
possibility or
Jigsaw-Lilly Atlas 4/06/25
with a character who gives advice or where a character can think on their feet (Your interpretation).

4. 🐍 Read a book where a character is secretive, or
Loud Unspoken Memories-Samantha Christy 4/05/25
where a character goes to a social event, or
a book set at a workplace.

5. 🐍 Read a book where a character acts as a peace maker or
Double Back-Shannon Baker 4/08/25
with a couple who has a strong relationship or
book where a misunderstanding is part of the plot.

6. 🐍 Read a book that has a character who is suspicious or
a character who is impatient or
where the first letter of each title word can be found in SELF CRITICAL. (Three word minimum)
Along Came Charlie-S.L. Scott 4/15/25

7. 🐍 Read a book with a character who has lots of confidence, or
a character who is set to improve themselves or
where the first letter of each title word can be found in YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. (Three word minimum).
Someone You Deserve-Harlow James 4/12/25

8. 🐍 Read a book published in 2025 or
Sully-Jessica Gadziala 5/11/25
Can't Get Enough-Kennedy Ryan 5/23/25
My Silver Lining-Laura Pavlov 6/06/25
where a character makes a long term financial decision or
Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty-Lani Lynn Vale 4/02/25
where a character who is described as patient.

9. 🐍 Read a book with a character who starts a new job or businesss or
Good Trouble-Lani Lynn Vale 4/06/25
a character who follows their dream or
where the word perfect is in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

10. 🐍 Read a book with MC who is single or
Shadow's Ritual-Mary Stone 4/04/25
In Her Grave-Willow Rose 4/06/25
Widow Lake-Rita Herron 4/08/25
a person who is highly valued or
a character who is loyal.

11. 🐍 Read a book where two character have a mutual respect for each other or where a character is attracted to a wrong type or
read a book where there is a struggle for something.
Copper-Lilly Atlas 6/02/25

12. 🐍 Read a book with a blue cover, or
Widows of Medina-D.D. Black 4/01/25
Story of My Life-Lucy Score 4/02/25
Eighth Grave After Dark-Darynda Jones 4/12/25
Falling Like Stars-Emma Scott 5/25/25

where a character stays calm or
where the first letter of the location can be found in ENERGY.
(New Orleans)
Easy Magic-Kristen Proby 4/19/25
(New Orleans)
Galliano Gold-Traci Andrighetti 5/16/25

13. 🐍 Read a book with a black cover or
Thirst Trap-Lani Lynn Vale 5/04/25
The Darkness at Deception Pass-D.D. Black 5/09/25
Clap Back-Lani Lynn Vale 6/01/25

a second in a series or
(Sugarland Creek)
Stay With Me-Brooke Montgomery 4/11/25
(Evidence: Under Fire)
Trust Me-Rachel Grant 4/16/25
(Morgan Men)
A Good Dose of Pleasure-Zuri Day 4/21/25
(Dream)
Forbidden Dreams-Natasha Madison 5/01/25
(Busy Bean)
Cowboy-L.B. Dunbar 5/11/25

where the numbers 8 or 9 are in the publishing year.
(2019)
XOXO I Love You-Julie Capulet 5/05/25

14. 🐍 Read a book with nature on the cover or where a character sheds something (Your interpretation) or where a character grows as a person.

15. A few important Wood Snakes are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
🐍 Read a book about one of the figures mentioned above or with a character with strong leadership skills or tagged history.

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