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message 1: by Genevieve (last edited Jun 14, 2025 03:33AM) (new)

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Lets read all about the months.

Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025


Level April: 1-4 tasks
Level May: 5 - 9 tasks
Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.

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message 3: by Prisha (last edited May 04, 2025 10:27AM) (new)

Prisha | 183 comments Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

10/10 Tasks!
Level April: 1-4 tasks
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
Don't Want You Like a Best Friend|Emma R. Alban|author initials E, R, A|22/04/25

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender | Kacen Callender|Flowers on the cover|04/04/25
Unlikely Neighbours|Renee Daniel Flagler|new beginning (moves to Brooklyn)|10/04/25
Messenger of Fear|Michael Grant|04/05/25|Mara shows empathy towards Samantha Early

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
The Smoke Thieves|Sally Green|27/04/25| published May 3, 2018

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King| Harry Trevaldwyn|H and T in HAWTHORN)|07/04/25


6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
Red, White & Royal Blue|Casey McQuiston|04/05/25|Alex's mom is president- great communicator

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
Jay's Guide to Crushing It | Ruby Clyde | 15/04/25 | tagged LGBTQ


8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
Eragon|Christopher Paolini|June 1, 2002|08/04/25
Lord of the Flies|William Golding|16/04/25| Empathy (view spoiler)


message 4: by Christina (AKA Babbling) (last edited Jun 30, 2025 10:16AM) (new)

Christina (AKA Babbling) (babblingbookreviews) | 456 comments Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

7/9
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
Jade City by Fonda Lee 12 April 2025 ★★★★ (initials in JULIAN)

Jade City (The Green Bone Saga, #1) by Fonda Lee

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
To Con a Gentleman by Sarah Adams 5 April 2025 ★★★ ARIES

To Con a Gentleman by Sarah Adams

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
The Diva Delivers on a Promise by Krista Davis 31 May 2025 ★★★★
Pg. 103 - "...a diamond-encrusted watch,.."

The Diva Delivers on a Promise (A Domestic Diva Mystery #16) by Krista Davis

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
Emma of 83rd Street: A contemporary retelling of Jane Austen's Emma by Audrey Bellezza 6 May 2025 ★★★★ First published May 23, 2023

Emma of 83rd Street A contemporary retelling of Jane Austen's Emma by Audrey Bellezza

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner 29 April 2025 ★★★

The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
Origin in Death by J.D. Robb 2 April 2025 ★★★★★

Origin in Death (In Death, #21) by J.D. Robb

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
(Paradox #3) Heaven's Queen: Paradox, Book 3 by Rachel Bach 22 May 2025 ★★★★

Heaven's Queen Paradox, Book 3 by Rachel Bach

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.

🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️


message 5: by Caraina (last edited Apr 19, 2025 10:20AM) (new)

Caraina (raina79) | 853 comments Read The Months: April, May, June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

Completed: 10/10 or more

TASKS


1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn
🗓️ that is 4th in a series
🗓️ where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN
Pure - Jennifer L. Armentrout 4/7/25

2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure
🗓️ where a character is creative
🗓️ where the author's initials can be found in ARIES. The Life We Bury - Allen Eskens 4/9/25

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning
🗓️ where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
🗓️ with flowers on the cover. The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith The Rose Bargain - Sasha Peyton Smith 4/4/25

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover
🗓️ a book published in May
🗓️ tagged history. The Kingdoms of Savannah - George Dawes Green 4/1/25

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover
🗓️ where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
🗓️ were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN. Higher Love - Alexandria House 4/2/25

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent
🗓️ a character who is a great communicator
🗓️ a character who is a twin. Original Sinner - Kait Ballenger 4/8/25

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series
🗓️ read a book tagged LGBTQ
🗓️ a character who is married. Gap Creek - Robert Morgan 4/1/25

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father
🗓️ with a moon on the cover
🗓️ that is third in a series. Real Love - Alexandria House 4/3/25

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another Waiting for Summer's Return - Kim Vogel Sawyer 4/9/25
🗓️ a book published in June Middle of the Night - Riley Sager 4/13/25 (published on June 18, 2024)
🗓️ a character who is curious about something.


message 6: by Chrissie (last edited Jun 29, 2025 03:03AM) (new)

Chrissie (haru_ran) | 479 comments Finished: 2025/06/28

Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level April: 1-4 tasks
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks

Progress: 9/9

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars.
Read a book set in spring or autumn. Tote klagen an by A.K. Turner (25/06/28)

2. People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ARIES. Eva Björg Ægisdóttir - Verlogen (25/05/22)

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
Read a book where a character has a new beginning. (Reincarnation) Secret Service: Maison de Ayakashi 05 by Cocoa Fujiwara (25/04/04)

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants.
Read a book with a mountain on the cover. Das weite Herz des Landes by Richard Wagamese Das weite Herz des Landes by Richard Wagamese (25/04/03)

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn.
Read a book that has a green cover. Naokos Lächeln by Haruki Murakami Naokos Lächeln by Haruki Murakami (25/04/25)

6. People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
Read a book with a character who is Intelligent. (Tsukishima Kei) Haikyu!! 26 by Haruichi Furudate (25/05/02)

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month.
Read a book tagged LGBTQ. Top Secret by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (25/04/18)

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle.
Read a book where the MC is a father. Ennead 1 by Mojito (25/05/18)

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
Read a book where a character shows empathy to another. Origamiherz by AC Collins (25/04/13)


message 7: by Giacomina the Snail (last edited Apr 23, 2025 08:09AM) (new)

Giacomina the Snail | 106 comments FINISHED
Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
Mi sa che fuori è primavera by Concita De Gregorio 09/04/2025 SPRING
Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki 13/04/2025 SPRING

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch 17/04/2025 The MC's son wants to become a rebel against the dictatorial government

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning
The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett 02/04/2025
Queen Elizabeth withdraws from her life as a monarch

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
La buca by Hiroko Oyamada 12/04/2025 published in May 2013

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
L'ira di Atena: Le dee nel mito greco by Natalie Haynes 04/04/2025

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 21/04/2025 Marcellus is intelligent

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
La donna dal cappotto verde by Edith Bruck 02/04/2025 Lea is married
The heaven and Earth grocery store byJames McBride 19/04/2025 Chona and Moshe are married

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
Orbital by Samantha Harvey 20/04/2025 Roman is a father

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo 16/04/2025 published in June 2014
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood 15/04/2025 published in June 2023


message 8: by Michele (last edited Apr 14, 2025 10:15AM) (new)

Michele | 436 comments Read The Months: April, May June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

Complete 10/10 or more

TASKS

✅1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey. Read 4/3/25. J
and L

✅2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES. S and R
The Best Life Book Club by Sheila Roberts. Read 4/9/25

✅3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
With Love from London by Sarah Jio Read 4/5/25
Daffodil in her light hand

✅4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
The Only One Left by Riley Sager Read 4/14/25


✅5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN. T and R
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Read 4/8/25

✅6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
Albert is intelligent-can fix anything mechanical
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Read 4/5/25

✅7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married. Stella is married to Charlie
The Light of Luna Park by Addison Armstrong Read 4/1/25

✅8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series. Lennox's father Charlie Oliver
What Happened on Hicks Road by Hannah Jayne Read 4/14/25

✅9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something. Jack is curious about who his birth father is Buried by Lynda La Plante Read 4/9/25


message 9: by Frankie (last edited Apr 17, 2025 08:19AM) (new)

Frankie Johnson | 4272 comments Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

16/10+ Completed. Finish

TASKS
1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or
that is 4th in a series or
(Sparrow Falls)
Beautiful Exile-Catherine Cowles 4/13/25
where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
Lilly Atlas-Jigsaw 4/06/25

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or
where a character is creative or
where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
Sherry Rankin-The Killing Plains 4/03/25

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or
Story of My Life-Lucy Score 4/02/25
where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
with flowers on the cover.

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or
where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Heather M. Orgeron-Heartbreak Warfare 4/05/25
Rita Herron-Widow Lake 4/08/25

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or
(Calamity Montana)
The Brood-Devney Perry 4/16/25
read a book tagged LGBTQ or
a character who is married.
Fear for Her Life-D.K. Hood 4/03/25

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or
This Wild Heart-Karla Sorensen 4/01/25
Chase Our Forever-Kat Singleton 4/10/25
When They Disappeared-Addison Michael 4/13/25
with a moon on the cover or
that is third in a series.
(FBI Task Force S.W.O.R.D.)
Widows of Medina-D.D. Black 4/01/25
(Alexis Parker)
Mimicry of Banshees-G.K. Parks 4/15/25

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or
a book published in June or
(06/18/23)
Shadow's Ritual-Mary Stone 4/04/25
(06/27/23)
I'll Just Date Myself-Lani Lynn Vale 4/07/25
(06/15/23)
Trust Me-Rachel Grant 4/16/25
a character who is curious about something.

🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️


message 10: by Karen ♐ (last edited Jun 10, 2025 03:15PM) (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 1172 comments Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025


Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS - 9

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
- All I Need Is You Julia London - 4/4/25

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure
- Shared by the Mountain Men Cassie Cole - 4/12/25

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
- Pg 84-two fiery diamond studs - The Last Letter from Your Lover Jojo Moyes - 4/8/25

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book published in May
- Pub 5/6/21 - Consumed by Deception Rina Kent - 4/3/25

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover
- Wild Side (Rose Hill, #3) by Elsie Silver Elsie Silver - 5/15/25

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent
- Elizabeth is an attorney - Elizabeth's Bondage Boxed Set Nikki Sex - 4/5/25

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that a character who is married.
- Sam - State of Suspense Marie Force - 4/25/25

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book that is third in a series.
- J.C. and the Bijoux Jolis Katy Regnery - 4/19/25

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book published in June
- Pub 6/23/23 - Hurricane After Dark Marie Force - 5/19/25


message 11: by Lali & Michelle (last edited Apr 15, 2025 06:36AM) (new)

Lali & Michelle | 647 comments Read The Months: April, May June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

12/10+

TASKS

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
📆 Author's initials are AJ: Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez 4/1/25

2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
📆 FMC is an author: Story of My Life by Lucy Score 4/9/25
📆 MC is an artist: A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass 4/13/25
📆 Fortune, Ida Belle and Gertie all want an adventure: Swamp Sweets by Jana Deleon 4/12/25

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
📆 MC has a new beginning when she opens her cheese shop: Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss 4/3/25
📆 Flowers on the cover: Braking for Bodies by Duffy Brown 4/2/25
Braking for Bodies (The Cycle Path Mysteries #2) by Duffy Brown
📆 FMC has a new beginning with a new romance: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison 4/11/25

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
📆 Published 5/8/2018: Flowers and Foul Play by Amanda Flower 4/5/25
📆 Published 5/3/2022: Claws for Suspicion by Deborah Blake 4/7/25

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
📆 Edgar is a genius: King and Maxwell by David Baldacci 4/6/25

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
📆 Tagged LGBTQ: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 4/4/25

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
📆 MC Gemma is curious about who killed her ex-husband: The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime by Vicki Delany 4/8/25


message 12: by Melissa A (last edited Apr 15, 2025 06:21AM) (new)

Melissa A | 1803 comments Finished! Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025 (April 4, 2025)

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS 10/10+

1. (1)
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn

or that is 4th in a series

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

Say You'll Remember Me Abby Jimenez 04/03/25

2. (2)
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure

The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes 1) Nancy Springer (Enola would rather have an adventure than go to finishing school) 04/01/25

X or where a character is creative

Morbidly Yours (Love in Galway 1) Ivy Fairbanks (Lark is an artist) 04/02/25

or where the author’s initials can be found in ARIES.

3. (1)
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning

The Glass Ocean Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White (Tess had a new beginning) 04/01/25

or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

or with flowers on the cover.

4. (1)
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover

X or a book published in May

Dead as a Doornail (Kenni Lowry 5) Tonya Kappes (Pub. May 15, 2022) 04/03/25

or tagged history.

5. (1)
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover

or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

X or were the author’s initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

Three Days in June Anne Tyler 04/02/25

6. (1)
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent

The Case of the Left-Handed Lady (Enola Holmes 2) Nancy Springer (both Enola and her brother Sherlock are intelligent) 04/04/25

or a character who is a great communicator

or a character who is a twin.

7. (1)
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series

X or read a book tagged LGBTQ

Fundamentally Nussaibah Younis 04/01/25

or a character who is married.

8. (1)
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father

Margarettown Gabrielle Zevin (the book is mostly a story being written by a father for his daughter) 04/04/25

or with a moon on the cover

or that is third in a series.

9. (1)
X 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another

Death Rattle (Death Book Trilogy 1) Carter Pugh (Clarke’s fairy guide feels her pain) 04/02/25

or a book published in June

or a character who is curious about something.


message 13: by Kim (last edited Apr 14, 2025 07:21AM) (new)

Kim (kmyers) | 586 comments Read The Months: April, May June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

Completed: 10/10 or more

TASKS

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn
The Antique Hunter's Death on the Red Sea. C.L. Miller. 4.3.25 (set in fall)

or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.

2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative
Charms and Chocolate Chips. Bailey Cates. 4.3.25 (Katie is creative)

or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning
The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams. Karen Hawkins. 4.6.25 (Tay comes back to town to start over after being betrayed).
Golden Girl. Elin Hilderbrand. 4.9.25 (Vivi has a new beginning in heaven)
Happily Ever After. Susan May Warren. 4.14.25 (Mona starts over with her bookshop)

or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.

4. 🗓️ Read a book published in May (5.18.2015).
Uprooted. Naomi Novik. 4.9.25

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Kale to the Queen. Nell Hampton. 4.11.25

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent (Lindy)
Dear Santa. Debbie Macomber. 4.11.25

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father (Dom)
Wild Dark Shore. Charlotte McConaghy. 4.1.25

or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti. Bailey Cates. 4.2.25 (Katie is curious about her new found abilities)


message 14: by Claire (last edited Apr 21, 2025 05:19AM) (new)

Claire  | 343 comments Tasks can be redone
completed
Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.
12/10
TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.

Nachtangst Nachtangst by Ronald Giphart Ronald Giphart 182 p. 10 april
Creative writer

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.

De Flessentrekker De Flessentrekker (Dutch Edition) by Ilja Gort Ilja Gort 247 p. 12 april
New beginning in wie and at the end of the book
Mathilde by Leïla Slimani MathildeLeïla Slimani 3 april 356 p.
Marriage and movie to foreign country

Bloedverwant by Stuart Neville BloedverwantStuart Neville 296 p. 8 april
Flowers on cover

Winter in de B&B Winter in de B&B (De B&B #1) by Kaat De Kock Kaat De Kock 232 p. 15 april
New beginning
4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.

Vrije vogels by Ilja Gort Vrije vogels Ilja Gort 240 p. 14 april

✔️5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

Nooit, nooit, nooit Nooit, nooit, nooit by Linn Strømsborg Linn Strømsborg 5 april 256 p.

✔️6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

Dageraad boven de boete Dageraad boven de boete by Suzanne Collins Suzanne Collins 464 p. 1 april
Haymitch is very intelligent which shows in the way he plans his strategy

Moord op de golflinks Moord op de golflinks by Agatha Christie Agatha Christie 208 p. 9 april
Bella nd sis aare twinns

Zonder liefde Zonder liefde by Stefan Brijs Stefan Brijs 224 p. 10 april
Intelligent character
✔️7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.

Noem me bij jouw naam Noem me bij jouw naam by André Aciman André Aciman 257 p. 4 april

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

Eeuwige vriendschap Eeuwige vriendschap (Bodenstein & Kirchhoff #10) by Nele Neuhaus Nele Neuhaus 20 april 578 p.

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something


message 15: by Angel **Book Junkie** (last edited Apr 09, 2025 12:44PM) (new)

Angel **Book Junkie**  | 301 comments Completed 04.09.2025
Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Completion Level June : 10/10+

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
🗓️ Authors Initials Julian🗓️
Laurie Halse Anderson | Speak | 04.04.25


2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
🗓️Adventure🗓️
Come on a Yearly Game of Murder - Butcher & Blackbird | Brynne Weaver | 04.06.25

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
🗓️ New Beginning 🗓️
When JoLayne Lucks wins the lottery and gets her winnings back she has a whole new beginning and maybe even with a new man.
Lucky You | Carl Hiaasen | April 4, 2025
🗓️ Diamond 🗓️
"Proposing, by the looks of things," I say with a glance at the diamond band I hold between us" - p. 407
Leather & Lark | Brynne Weaver | 04.07.25
...to cut it, Jericho switched to a diamond-and-one, with their best defender face-guarding Liv. Location 3262
It was modest, just a few tiny diamonds set in the band. Location 3752
A Sharp Endless Need | Marisa Crane | 04.09.25

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
🗓️Published in May🗓️
Publish Date May
27, 2025
My Name Is Emily Ray | Michele Domínguez Greene | 04.05.25
🗓️Mountain on Cover🗓️
The Summer You Were Mine | Jill Francis | 04.06.25
The Summer You Were Mine by Jill Francis

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
🗓️Married🗓️
Elle and William Sanderson are married
The Sandersons Fail Manhattan | Scott Johnston | 04.08.25

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
🗓️3rd in Series🗓️
The Ruinous Love Trilogy #3 | Scythe & Sparrow | Brynne Weaver | 04.08.25

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
🗓️ Publish Date 🗓️
Someone Knows | Shari Lapena | April 3, 2025 | Published June 17, 2025


message 16: by Julesy (last edited Apr 13, 2025 02:15PM) (new)

Julesy | 463 comments Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025


Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

Progress: 10/10

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
🌷Read a book set in spring or autumn. Springtime Crime by Carolyn Keene - Apr. 5
👨‍🌾Read a book set in spring or autumn. What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena - set in October - Apr. 6
🐰Read a book set in spring or autumn. Easter Basket Murder by Leslie Meier - Apr. 8

2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
✂️Read a book where a character is creative. The Makers Club: A Graphic Novel by Reimena Yee - Apr. 1

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
🏔️Read a book with a mountain on the cover. Spirit Week by Ira Marcks
Spirit Week (Midnight Movie Adventures) by Ira Marcks

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
💛Read a book tagged LGBTQ. Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams - Apr. 3
🎭Read a book tagged LGBTQ. Upstaged: A Graphic Novel by Robin Easter - Apr. 13

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
👧Read a book that is third in a series. Karen's Worst Day by Katy Farina - Apr. 3

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
❓Read a book where a character who is curious about something. Brielle and Bear: Once Upon a Time by Salomey Doku - Apr. 9
🏚️Read a book published in June. Brownstone: A Graphic Novel by Samuel Teer - Apr. 12


message 17: by Tari (last edited May 15, 2025 06:22AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 2546 comments Read The Months: April, May June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

17/10+

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn
or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
4th in Fish Camp Mysteries The Reel Truth Summer Prescott 4/1/25
Autumn Death by a Thousand Spices Maisy Marple,Wendy Winchester 4/7/25

2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
Aunt Ginny wants an adventure Fudge and Marriage Nancy CoCo 4/2/25
Creative Murder by the Hook Betty Hechtman 4/8/25

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
Elara Secrets Beneath the Shelves Tessa Silver 4/2/25
Diamond p 58 “…showed off a glittering diamond ring.” The Cheesy Steak Burger Murder Rosie A. Point 4/26/25

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
pub 5/12/22 Irish Bookshop Murder Penny Brooke 4/18/25

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Green cover Sugar Shack Slaying A Small Town Cozy Mystery (Lucy Blackstone Mystery Series Book 2) by Maisy Marple Maisy Marple Wendy Winchester 4/5/25
Author initials TA The Cupcake Conundrum Tracy Auten 4/17/25

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
Intelligent, Julianne The Cherry Topped Calamity Angela Mayble 4/3/25
Missi's a twin The Double Cheeseburger Murder Rosie A. Point 4/17/25
Aunt Rene's a great communicator The Jail Cell Murder Daisy Belle 4/18/25

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
Married character Dead Post Society Diane Kelly 4/1/25

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
#3 Lucy Blackstone Mysteries Honey Harvest Homicide Maisy Marple Wendy Winchester 4/6/25
MC Jim, father to Sarah Lost Girl Arthur Pearce 4/21/25

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
Empathy Tangled in Trouble Maisy Marple, Clover Calloway 4/4/25
Curious (Eve) Direct Hit Patti Benning 4/8/25


message 18: by Denise (last edited Jun 08, 2025 01:38AM) (new)

Denise | 169 comments 📚1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn
The Wangs vs. the World Jade Chang 6 Jun

📚2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character is creative
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Jamie Ford 16 May (poets)

📚3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning
The Book of Lost Names Kristin Harmel 4 May

📚4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover AND tagged history.
Daughter of Fire Sofia Robleda 5 Jun

📚5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Wandering Stars Tommy Orange 11 Apr

📚6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent AND a character who is a great communicator
A Separate Peace John Knowles 3 May (GENE is top of the class and FINNY is a good communicator)

📚7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book tagged LGBTQ AND a character who is married.
Tehrangeles Porochista Khakpour 19 Apr

📚8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father
The Wedding People Alison Espach 26 Apr

📚9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another
Five Winters Kitty Johnson 18 May


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Jessica (jvblazejak) | 694 comments ✅Done!!!✅ 22


Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level April: 1-4 tasks
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Level June: 10 or more

Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS


1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or
🗓️ 4th in a series or
🗓️ Authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang ★★★ 31 May
With Love, Miss Americanah by Jane Igharo ★★★ 9 June

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or
The Third Gilmore Girl ★★★★ 22 April
🗓️ A character is creative or
Kid Gloves: Nine Months of Careful Chaos ★★★★★ 17 April
🗓️ The authors initials can be found in ARIES.

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or
Weyward ★★★★ 6 April
🗓️The word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or 🗓️With flowers on the cover.
The Waters ★★ 22 May
The Knight and the Moth ★★★★ 13 June

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or
🗓️A book published in May or
Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl pub 2 May 2023 ★★★★ 11 April
Left of Forever pub 20 May 2025 ★★★ 7 June
🗓️Tagged history.
The Grand Design ★★ 21 April
The Giver of Stars ★★★★ 16 May
The Flight Girls ★★★ 14 May

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or
Greenwild ★★★ 28 May
🗓️A character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
🗓️The authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert ★★★★ 7 May

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or
A Royal Conundrum ★★★★ 25 May
🗓️A character who is a great communicator or
🗓️ A character who is a twin.
The Favorites ★★★★ 6 June
The Last Letter ★★★ 29 April

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or
🗓️Read a book tagged LGBTQ or
World Made of Glass ★★★★ 6 May
🗓️ A character who is married.
The London Restoration ★★ 23 May

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or
🗓️ A moon on the cover or
I Who Have Never Known Men ★★★★ 17 May
🗓️ Third in a series.

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or
Statistically Speaking ★★★★ 26 April
🗓️A book published in June or
🗓️A character who is curious about something.
The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco ★★★★ 15 April


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message 21: by LaurLa (last edited Jul 01, 2025 04:07AM) (new)

LaurLa | 144 comments Read The Months: April, May June 2025
April - June 2025

My Read The Months Challenge (msg 21)

Level June ❱❱ 10 or more
Books Read ❱❱ 10

April Tasks

Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors (Jane Jameson, #4) by Molly Harper Wicked Fall (The Wicked Horse, #1) by Sawyer Bennett Trudy (Mail-Order Brides of the West, #1; Montana Sky) by Debra Holland Evie (Mail-Order Brides of the West, #2; McCutcheon Family, #3) by Caroline Fyffe

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
☑️Read a book that is 4th in a series
🔺Jane Jameson #4 ❱❱ Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors ❱❱ 04.06 ★★★★

2. People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
☑️Read a book where a character wants an adventure
🔺Callie wants to be more daring and try new things ❱❱ Wicked Fall ❱❱ 04.02 ★★★★

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
☑️Read a book with flowers on the cover
🔺flowers ❱❱ Trudy ❱❱ 04.07 ★★★
🔺flowers ❱❱ Evie ❱❱ 06.30 ★★★

May Tasks

A Kowalski to Count On (The Kowalskis Book 11) by Shannon Stacey Devil's Gate (Elder Races, #4.6) by Thea Harrison Once Smitten, Twice Shy (The Wilmot Sisters, #3) by Chloe Liese

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
☑️Read a book with a mountain on the cover
🔺mountain ❱❱ A Kowalski to Count On ❱❱ 04.12 ★★★★

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
☑️Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN
🔺author Thea Harrison ❱❱ Devil's Gate ❱❱ 05.01 ★★★★

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
☑️Read a book with a character who is a twin
🔺Juliet and Bea are twins ❱❱ Once Smitten, Twice Shy ❱❱ 05.31 ★★★★

June Tasks

Word Night on Union Station (EarthCent Ambassador, #9) by E.M. Foner Go Fetch (Magnus Pack #2) by Shelly Laurenston Fix Her Up (Hot & Hammered, #1) by Tessa Bailey

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
☑️Read a book with a character who is married
🔺Kelly and Mac are married ❱❱ Word Night on Union Station ❱❱ 04.17 ★★★

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
☑️Read a book with a moon on the cover
🔺moon ❱❱ Go Fetch ❱❱ 04.07 ★★★★

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
☑️Read a book published in June
🔺published June 2019 ❱❱ Fix Her Up ❱❱ 04.22 ★★★★


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Welcome LaurLa


message 23: by Margaret (last edited Apr 14, 2025 07:39AM) (new)

Margaret (grandmommyd) | 36 comments Read The Months: April, May June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.


TASKS

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.

2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure
Hornblower and the Hotspur by C.S. Forester - 4/9 - Horatio Hornblower can't wait to get back to sea for adventure as captain of the Hotspur

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning
The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold - 4/6 MC Nikki Werner has time away to reflect and find healing in her relationships

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

7. 🗓️ Read a book with a character who is married.
The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters - 4/14 - MCs Emerson and Peabody are husband and wife

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.


message 24: by Marla (last edited Aug 24, 2025 02:27PM) (new)

 Marla | 2824 comments Read The Months
Duration: 4/1/25 - 6/30/25
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Progress: 29 of 5

Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or
🍧 The Wanderer by Robyn Carr (4/28/25) ~ fall
🍧 Mercy by Julie Garwood (5/5/25) ~ fall
🗓️ that is 4th in a series or
🍧 Winter's Rise by Mary Stone (6/11/25) ~ Winter Black #4
🗓️ where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
🍧 Dexter Is Delicious by Jeff Lindsay (4/16/25)

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or
🍧 A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher (6/15/25)
🗓️ where a character is creative or
🍧 Still Lives by Maria Hummel (5/5/25) ~ artists
🗓️ where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
🍧 Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews (4/21/25)

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or
🍧 The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (6/21/25)
🗓️ where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
🍧 Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb (4/24/25)
p. 301 "Water sparkled over her skin, tiny diamonds that turned to tears and melted back..."
🗓️ with flowers on the cover.
🍧 The Measure by Nikki Erlick by Nikki Erlick (5/25/25)
🍧 Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center by Katherine Center (6/14/25)

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or
🗓️ a book published in May or
🍧 Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson (4/14/25) ~ published 5/28/19
🗓️ tagged history.

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or
🍧 No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, #3) by Sarah MacLean by Sarah MacLean (5/29/25)
🗓️ where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
🗓️ were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
🍧 Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison (6/15/25)

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or
🍧 The Naturalist by Andrew Mayne (4/6/25)
🗓️ a character who is a great communicator or
🍧 Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks (5/26/25)
🗓️ a character who is a twin.
🍧 Welcome to Whitlock by A.A. Dark (6/2/25)

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or
🍧 Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews (5/8/25) ~ Hidden Legacy #6
🗓️ read a book tagged LGBTQ or
🍧 The Girls From Alcyone by Cary Caffrey (5/11/25)
🗓️ a character who is married.
🍧 Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs (4/12/25) ~ Mercy & Adam are married
🍧 Next to Love by Ellen Feldman (4/15/25)

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or
🍧 Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases by Paul Holes (4/15/25)
🗓️ with a moon on the cover or
🍧 Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend (Ghost Hunter Mystery, #2) by Victoria Laurie by Victoria Laurie (4/2/25)
🗓️ that is third in a series.
🍧 The Fix by David Baldacci (5/13/25) ~ Amos Decker #3
🍧 Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire (5/19/25) ~ Wayward Children #3
🍧 Access Denied by Donna Andrews (6/6/25) ~ Turing Hopper #3

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or
🍧 With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent (4/9/25)
🗓️ a book published in June or
🍧 The Only One Left by Riley Sager (6/2/25) ~ published 6/20/23
🗓️ a character who is curious about something.
🍧 Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton (6/7/25) ~ Anita is curious about the backgrounds of Ted, Olaf & Bernardo


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Welcome Margaret and Marla


Angel **Book Junkie**  | 301 comments Completed 04.09.2025
Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Completion Level June : 10/10+

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
🗓️ Authors Initials Julian🗓️
Laurie Halse Anderson | Speak | 04.04.25


2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
🗓️Adventure🗓️
Come on a Yearly Game of Murder - Butcher & Blackbird | Brynne Weaver | 04.06.25

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
🗓️ New Beginning 🗓️
When JoLayne Lucks wins the lottery and gets her winnings back she has a whole new beginning and maybe even with a new man.
Lucky You | Carl Hiaasen | April 4, 2025
🗓️ Diamond 🗓️
"Proposing, by the looks of things," I say with a glance at the diamond band I hold between us" - p. 407
Leather & Lark | Brynne Weaver | 04.07.25
...to cut it, Jericho switched to a diamond-and-one, with their best defender face-guarding Liv. Location 3262
It was modest, just a few tiny diamonds set in the band. Location 3752
A Sharp Endless Need | Marisa Crane | 04.09.25

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
🗓️Published in May🗓️
Publish Date May
27, 2025
My Name Is Emily Ray | Michele Domínguez Greene | 04.05.25
🗓️Mountain on Cover🗓️
The Summer You Were Mine | Jill Francis | 04.06.25
The Summer You Were Mine by Jill Francis

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
🗓️Married🗓️
Elle and William Sanderson are married
The Sandersons Fail Manhattan | Scott Johnston | 04.08.25

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
🗓️3rd in Series🗓️
The Ruinous Love Trilogy #3 | Scythe & Sparrow | Brynne Weaver | 04.08.25

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
🗓️ Publish Date 🗓️
Someone Knows | Shari Lapena | April 3, 2025 | Published June 17, 2025


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Julesy | 463 comments FINISHED!

Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025


Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

Progress: 10/10

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
🌷Read a book set in spring or autumn. Springtime Crime by Carolyn Keene - Apr. 5
👨‍🌾Read a book set in spring or autumn. What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena - set in October - Apr. 6
🐰Read a book set in spring or autumn. Easter Basket Murder by Leslie Meier - Apr. 8

2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
✂️Read a book where a character is creative. The Makers Club: A Graphic Novel by Reimena Yee - Apr. 1

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
🏔️Read a book with a mountain on the cover. Spirit Week by Ira Marcks
Spirit Week (Midnight Movie Adventures) by Ira Marcks

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
💛Read a book tagged LGBTQ. Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams - Apr. 3
🎭Read a book tagged LGBTQ. Upstaged: A Graphic Novel by Robin Easter - Apr. 13

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
👧Read a book that is third in a series. Karen's Worst Day by Katy Farina - Apr. 3

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
❓Read a book where a character who is curious about something. Brielle and Bear: Once Upon a Time by Salomey Doku - Apr. 9
🏚️Read a book published in June. Brownstone: A Graphic Novel by Samuel Teer - Apr. 12


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Kim (kmyers) | 586 comments Read The Months: April, May June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

Completed: 10/10 or more

TASKS

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn
The Antique Hunter's Death on the Red Sea. C.L. Miller. 4.3.25 (set in fall)

or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.

2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative
Charms and Chocolate Chips. Bailey Cates. 4.3.25 (Katie is creative)

or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning
The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams. Karen Hawkins. 4.6.25 (Tay comes back to town to start over after being betrayed).
Golden Girl. Elin Hilderbrand. 4.9.25 (Vivi has a new beginning in heaven)
Happily Ever After. Susan May Warren. 4.14.25 (Mona starts over with her bookshop)

or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.

4. 🗓️ Read a book published in May (5.18.2015).
Uprooted. Naomi Novik. 4.9.25

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Kale to the Queen. Nell Hampton. 4.11.25

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent (Lindy)
Dear Santa. Debbie Macomber. 4.11.25

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father (Dom)
Wild Dark Shore. Charlotte McConaghy. 4.1.25

or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti. Bailey Cates. 4.2.25 (Katie is curious about her new found abilities)


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Michele | 436 comments COMPLETION POST
ead The Months: April, May June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

Complete 10/10 or more

TASKS

✅1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey. Read 4/3/25. J
and L

✅2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES. S and R
The Best Life Book Club by Sheila Roberts. Read 4/9/25

✅3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
With Love from London by Sarah Jio Read 4/5/25
Daffodil in her light hand

✅4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
The Only One Left by Riley Sager Read 4/14/25


✅5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN. T and R
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Read 4/8/25

✅6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
Albert is intelligent-can fix anything mechanical
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Read 4/5/25

✅7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married. Stella is married to Charlie
The Light of Luna Park by Addison Armstrong Read 4/1/25

✅8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series. Lennox's father Charlie Oliver
What Happened on Hicks Road by Hannah Jayne Read 4/14/25

✅9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something. Jack is curious about who his birth father is Buried by Lynda La Plante Read 4/9/25


message 31: by Melissa A (new)

Melissa A | 1803 comments Finished! Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025 (April 4, 2025)

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS 10/10+

1. (1)
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn

or that is 4th in a series

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

Say You'll Remember Me Abby Jimenez 04/03/25

2. (2)
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure

The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes 1) Nancy Springer (Enola would rather have an adventure than go to finishing school) 04/01/25

X or where a character is creative

Morbidly Yours (Love in Galway 1) Ivy Fairbanks (Lark is an artist) 04/02/25

or where the author’s initials can be found in ARIES.

3. (1)
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning

The Glass Ocean Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White (Tess had a new beginning) 04/01/25

or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

or with flowers on the cover.

4. (1)
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover

X or a book published in May

Dead as a Doornail (Kenni Lowry 5) Tonya Kappes (Pub. May 15, 2022) 04/03/25

or tagged history.

5. (1)
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover

or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

X or were the author’s initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

Three Days in June Anne Tyler 04/02/25

6. (1)
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent

The Case of the Left-Handed Lady (Enola Holmes 2) Nancy Springer (both Enola and her brother Sherlock are intelligent) 04/04/25

or a character who is a great communicator

or a character who is a twin.

7. (1)
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series

X or read a book tagged LGBTQ

Fundamentally Nussaibah Younis 04/01/25

or a character who is married.

8. (1)
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father

Margarettown Gabrielle Zevin (the book is mostly a story being written by a father for his daughter) 04/04/25

or with a moon on the cover

or that is third in a series.

9. (1)
X 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another

Death Rattle (Death Book Trilogy 1) Carter Pugh (Clarke’s fairy guide feels her pain) 04/02/25

or a book published in June

or a character who is curious about something.


message 32: by Lali & Michelle (new)

Lali & Michelle | 647 comments FINISHED

Read The Months: April, May June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

12/10+

TASKS

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
📆 Author's initials are AJ: Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez 4/1/25

2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
📆 FMC is an author: Story of My Life by Lucy Score 4/9/25
📆 MC is an artist: A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass 4/13/25
📆 Fortune, Ida Belle and Gertie all want an adventure: Swamp Sweets by Jana Deleon 4/12/25

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
📆 MC has a new beginning when she opens her cheese shop: Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss 4/3/25
📆 Flowers on the cover: Braking for Bodies by Duffy Brown 4/2/25
Braking for Bodies (The Cycle Path Mysteries #2) by Duffy Brown
📆 FMC has a new beginning with a new romance: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison 4/11/25

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
📆 Published 5/8/2018: Flowers and Foul Play by Amanda Flower 4/5/25
📆 Published 5/3/2022: Claws for Suspicion by Deborah Blake 4/7/25

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
📆 Edgar is a genius: King and Maxwell by David Baldacci 4/6/25

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
📆 Tagged LGBTQ: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 4/4/25

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
📆 MC Gemma is curious about who killed her ex-husband: The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime by Vicki Delany 4/8/25


message 33: by Frankie (new)

Frankie Johnson | 4272 comments Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

16/10+ Completed. Finish

TASKS
1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or
that is 4th in a series or
(Sparrow Falls)
Beautiful Exile-Catherine Cowles 4/13/25
where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
Lilly Atlas-Jigsaw 4/06/25

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or
where a character is creative or
where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
Sherry Rankin-The Killing Plains 4/03/25

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or
Story of My Life-Lucy Score 4/02/25
where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
with flowers on the cover.

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or
where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Heather M. Orgeron-Heartbreak Warfare 4/05/25
Rita Herron-Widow Lake 4/08/25

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or
(Calamity Montana)
The Brood-Devney Perry 4/16/25
read a book tagged LGBTQ or
a character who is married.
Fear for Her Life-D.K. Hood 4/03/25

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or
This Wild Heart-Karla Sorensen 4/01/25
Chase Our Forever-Kat Singleton 4/10/25
When They Disappeared-Addison Michael 4/13/25
with a moon on the cover or
that is third in a series.
(FBI Task Force S.W.O.R.D.)
Widows of Medina-D.D. Black 4/01/25
(Alexis Parker)
Mimicry of Banshees-G.K. Parks 4/15/25

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or
a book published in June or
(06/18/23)
Shadow's Ritual-Mary Stone 4/04/25
(06/27/23)
I'll Just Date Myself-Lani Lynn Vale 4/07/25
(06/15/23)
Trust Me-Rachel Grant 4/16/25
a character who is curious about something.

🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️🗓️


message 34: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10225 comments Mod
Well done Julesy, Kim, Michele, Melissa A, Lali & Michelle & Frankie,


message 35: by Caraina (new)

Caraina (raina79) | 853 comments FINISHED

Read The Months: April, May, June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

Completed: 10/10 or more

TASKS


1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn
🗓️ that is 4th in a series
🗓️ where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN
Pure - Jennifer L. Armentrout 4/7/25

2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure
🗓️ where a character is creative
🗓️ where the author's initials can be found in ARIES. The Life We Bury - Allen Eskens 4/9/25

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning
🗓️ where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
🗓️ with flowers on the cover. The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith The Rose Bargain - Sasha Peyton Smith 4/4/25

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover
🗓️ a book published in May
🗓️ tagged history. The Kingdoms of Savannah - George Dawes Green 4/1/25

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover
🗓️ where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
🗓️ were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN. Higher Love - Alexandria House 4/2/25

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent
🗓️ a character who is a great communicator
🗓️ a character who is a twin. Original Sinner - Kait Ballenger 4/8/25

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series
🗓️ read a book tagged LGBTQ
🗓️ a character who is married. Gap Creek - Robert Morgan 4/1/25

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father
🗓️ with a moon on the cover
🗓️ that is third in a series. Real Love - Alexandria House 4/3/25

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another Waiting for Summer's Return - Kim Vogel Sawyer 4/9/25
🗓️ a book published in June Middle of the Night - Riley Sager 4/13/25 (published on June 18, 2024)
🗓️ a character who is curious about something.


message 36: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10225 comments Mod
Well done Caraina


message 37: by Claire (new)

Claire  | 343 comments Tasks can be redone
completed
Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.
12/10
TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.

Nachtangst Nachtangst by Ronald Giphart Ronald Giphart 182 p. 10 april
Creative writer

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.

De Flessentrekker De Flessentrekker (Dutch Edition) by Ilja Gort Ilja Gort 247 p. 12 april
New beginning in wie and at the end of the book
Mathilde by Leïla Slimani MathildeLeïla Slimani 3 april 356 p.
Marriage and movie to foreign country

Bloedverwant by Stuart Neville BloedverwantStuart Neville 296 p. 8 april
Flowers on cover

Winter in de B&B Winter in de B&B (De B&B #1) by Kaat De Kock Kaat De Kock 232 p. 15 april
New beginning
4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.

Vrije vogels by Ilja Gort Vrije vogels Ilja Gort 240 p. 14 april

✔️5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

Nooit, nooit, nooit Nooit, nooit, nooit by Linn Strømsborg Linn Strømsborg 5 april 256 p.

✔️6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

Dageraad boven de boete Dageraad boven de boete by Suzanne Collins Suzanne Collins 464 p. 1 april
Haymitch is very intelligent which shows in the way he plans his strategy

Moord op de golflinks Moord op de golflinks by Agatha Christie Agatha Christie 208 p. 9 april
Bella nd sis aare twinns

Zonder liefde Zonder liefde by Stefan Brijs Stefan Brijs 224 p. 10 april
Intelligent character
✔️7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.

Noem me bij jouw naam Noem me bij jouw naam by André Aciman André Aciman 257 p. 4 april

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

Eeuwige vriendschap Eeuwige vriendschap (Bodenstein & Kirchhoff #10) by Nele Neuhaus Nele Neuhaus 20 april 578 p.

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something


message 38: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10225 comments Mod
Way to go Claire


message 39: by Olivermagnus (last edited Jun 01, 2025 08:36AM) (new)

 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) | 1584 comments Read The Months
April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

16
of 10+ Complete

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
Read a book that is 4th in a series
🔹️I Am Half-Sick of Shadows - Alan Bradley - 5 Stars - 4/4/25 - #4 Flavia de Luce
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
🔹️Murder on the Metro - Jon Land - 4 Stars - 4/25/25 - JL

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
🔹️Murder on the Metro - Jon Land - 4 Stars - 4/25/25

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
Read a book published in May
🔹️Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van Pelt - 4 Stars - 4/5/25 - orig pub May 03, 2022
Read a book tagged history.
🔹️Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service - Michael Bar-Zohar - 4 Stars - 4/18/25
🔹️The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics - Daniel James Brown - 5 Stars - 4/21/25

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
🔹️Butterflies in November - Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir - 3 Stars - 4/7/25 - AO
🔹️The Royal Game - Anne O'Brien - 3 Stars - 4/16/25 - AO

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
Read a book that is sixth in a series
🔹️Rattlesnake Crossing - J.A. Jance - 4 Stars - 4/27/25

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
Read a book that is third in a series.
🔹️Make or Break at the Lighthouse B&B - Portia MacIntosh - 4 Stars - 4/1/25 - #3 Marram Bay
🔹️A Red Herring Without Mustard - Alan Bradley - 4 Stars - 4/9/25 - #3 Flavia de Luce
🔹️Running Wild - K.A. Tucker - 3.5 Stars - 4/20/25 - #3 Wild
🔹️Unbroken - Maisey Yates - 3.5 Stars - 4/24/25 - #3 Silver Creek

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
Read a book published in June
🔹️No Turning Back - Tiffany Snow - 3 Stars - 4/6/25 - orig pub Jun 2011
🔹️Bad Monkey - Carl Hiaasen - 4 Stars - 4/13/25 - orig pub Jun 11, 2013
🔹️Birding with Benefits - Sarah T. Dubb - 3 Stars - 4/28/25 - orig pub Jun 04, 2024


Giacomina the Snail | 106 comments FINISHED
Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
Mi sa che fuori è primavera by Concita De Gregorio 09/04/2025 SPRING
Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki 13/04/2025 SPRING

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch 17/04/2025 The MC's son wants to become a rebel against the dictatorial government

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning
The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett 02/04/2025
Queen Elizabeth withdraws from her life as a monarch

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
La buca by Hiroko Oyamada 12/04/2025 published in May 2013

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
L'ira di Atena: Le dee nel mito greco by Natalie Haynes 04/04/2025

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 21/04/2025 Marcellus is intelligent

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
La donna dal cappotto verde by Edith Bruck 02/04/2025 Lea is married
The heaven and Earth grocery store byJames McBride 19/04/2025 Chona and Moshe are married

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
Orbital by Samantha Harvey 20/04/2025 Roman is a father

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo 16/04/2025 published in June 2014
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood 15/04/2025 published in June 2023


message 41: by Jess (last edited Jun 12, 2025 05:24AM) (new)

Jess Penhallow | 308 comments Read The Months

Level March: 5 - 9 tasks


TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle 05/04/25

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
Abroad in Japan Ten Years in the Land of the Rising Sun by Chris Broad by Chris Broad Abroad in Japan: Ten Years in the Land of the Rising Sun 04/06

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery 05/05 - And Valency learned the real flavour of the strawberry in its highest perfection loc 2893

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
A Mouth Full of Salt by Reem Gaafar 17/04/25

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
The Wedding People by Alison Espach 27/04/25

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
Happiness by Aminatta Forna 21/05


message 42: by Genevieve (last edited Apr 24, 2025 09:04AM) (new)

Genevieve | 10225 comments Mod
Way to go Giacomina the Snail. Welcome Olivermagnus & Jess


message 43: by Katelyn (new)

Katelyn | 1053 comments Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level April: 1-4 tasks
Level May: 5 - 9 tasks
Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
Fragile Sanctuary (Sparrow Falls, #1) by Catherine Cowles -Catherine Cowles, 4/25/25

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.


message 44: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10225 comments Mod
Welcome Katelyn


message 45: by Charlotte (last edited May 21, 2025 05:44AM) (new)

Charlotte | 295 comments I'm in for Level June: 10 or more

Progress: 13/27

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
The Heir Kiera Cass 4/28/25 - fourth in the series the Selection
The Missing Prince John Flanagan 5/21/25 - fourth in the Royal Ranger series

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
The Red Fox Clan John Flanagan 5/13/25 - Maddie (MC) wants an adventure

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
Frankenstein The 1818 Text by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Frankenstein: The 1818 Text Mary Shelley 4/4/25 - Flowers on the cover
The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning John Flanagan 5/8/25 - Maddie (MC) gets to start over and have a new beginning

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
The Kings of Clonmel (Ranger's Apprentice, #8) by John Flanagan The Kings of Clonmel John Flanagan 4/18/25 - mountain on the cover
The Crown Kiera Cass 5/20/25 - Published 3. May 2016

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Halt's Peril (Ranger's Apprentice, #9) by John Flanagan Halt's Peril John Flanagan 4/22/25

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
The Sorcerer in the North John Flanagan 4/7/25 - Will (MC) is intelligent

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
The Siege of Macindaw John Flanagan 4/11/25 - sixth book in the Rangers Apprentice series
The Lost Stories John Flanagan 5/4/25 - Will (MC) is married

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
Duel at Araluen John Flanagan 5/17/25 - #3 in the series The Royal Ranger

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
Erak's Ransom John Flanagan 4/16/25 - Will (MC) is in a different country and is curious about it's landscape so he maps it out


message 46: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10225 comments Mod
Welcome Charlotte


message 47: by Prisha (last edited May 05, 2025 10:17AM) (new)

Prisha | 183 comments FINISHED
Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

10/10 Tasks!
Level April: 1-4 tasks
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
Don't Want You Like a Best Friend|Emma R. Alban|author initials E, R, A|22/04/25

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender | Kacen Callender|Flowers on the cover|04/04/25
Unlikely Neighbours|Renee Daniel Flagler|new beginning (moves to Brooklyn)|10/04/25
Messenger of Fear|Michael Grant|04/05/25|Mara shows empathy towards Samantha Early

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
The Smoke Thieves|Sally Green|27/04/25| published May 3, 2018

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King| Harry Trevaldwyn|H and T in HAWTHORN)|07/04/25


6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
Red, White & Royal Blue|Casey McQuiston|04/05/25|Alex's mom is president- great communicator

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
Jay's Guide to Crushing It | Ruby Clyde | 15/04/25 | tagged LGBTQ


8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
Eragon|Christopher Paolini|June 1, 2002|08/04/25
Lord of the Flies|William Golding|16/04/25| Empathy (view spoiler)


message 48: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10225 comments Mod
Way to go Prisha


message 49: by Genevieve (last edited Jun 25, 2025 06:55AM) (new)

Genevieve | 10225 comments Mod
Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level April: 1-4 tasks
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1.
🗓️ Read a book that is 4th in a series
Diggin' It by Patti Benning 5/30/2025
🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey 4/20/2025
The Mermaid Murders by Josh Lanyon 6/10/2025

2,🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love by Emmy Sanders 6/14/2025

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning
Death on Eat Street by J.J. Cook 4/10/2025
🗓️ Read a book with flowers on the cover.
The Solace of Bay Leaves (A Spice Shop Mystery, #5) by Leslie Budewitz by Leslie Budewitz 5/3/2025

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover
Kerfuffle at the Border: A Short Story by Seren Star Goode 4/2/2025
🗓️ Read a book published in May
🗓️ Read a book tagged history.
Harry S. Truman: The 33rd President by Kevin Blake 5/29/2025

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover.
🗓️ Read a book were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

7🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series
Strangled Eggs and Ham by Maddie Day 5/18/2025

🗓️ Read a book tagged LGBTQ
A Little Bit like Love by Brooke Blaine 5/5/2025

8.
🗓️ Read a book with a moon on the cover
Blooms, Bodies, & Black Magic (The Magical Midlife Flower Farm, #0) by Lucia Kuhl by Lucia Kuhl 4/21/2025
🗓️ Read a book that is third in a series.
Red Velvet, Dead Velvet by Mary Maxwell 4/8/2025
Sit for a Spell by Morgana Best 4/25/2025

9.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another
🗓️ Read a book published in June
🗓️ Read a book with a character who is curious about something


message 50: by Genevieve (last edited May 08, 2025 07:18AM) (new)

Genevieve | 10225 comments Mod
Well done LauraZ


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