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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JUNE 2025Start Date: 06/01/2025
End Date: 06/30/2025
*COMPLETED*
Total Pages Read: 651
Bonus Points: 125
Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 *PART READ* 20.06.2025 - 22 pages. ✔️
2. The Literary Almanac: A Year of Seasonal Reading * PART READ* 30.06.2025 - 16 pages. ✔️
3. The Big Sleep *FINISHED* 15.06.2025 - 228 pages. ✔️
4. Don’t Forget to Write *READ* 18.06.2025 - 334 pages. ✔️
5. A Furious Devotion: The Authorised Story of Shane MacGowan*PART READ* 51 pages. ✔️
10 pts:
June is the 6th month. Read a book with 6 (six, sixth, 6th, 16th, etc) in the title or page count.
June's birthstones are; Pearl, Moonstone, and Alexandrite. Read a book about jewels or have jewels on the cover, or have a cover with similar colours.
June 19th is World Sauntering Day. Slow down and take time out to read a book by one of your favourite authors.
- June is Effective Communication Month: read a book with clear, well balanced arguments, inspiring dialogue or where a miscommunication is properly resolved.
- World Bicycle Day celebrated on June 3: read a book with bicycle on cover, features bicycle as main means of transport or includes bicycle rides/racing.
- D-Day with a twist : read a book about a war or major battle you aren’t familiar with. No World War 1 or 2 books allowed.
- Publication Day: read a book published in June of any year.
25pts:
June 21st is Midsummer/Summer Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere it is the Winter Equinox. Read long book if you are in the Northern Hemisphere or a short book if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, to match daylight hours!
June 1st is International Children's Day, and June 16th is International Day of the African Child. Read a book with a child protagonist / main character.
June 15th is Father's Day in most parts of the world. Read a book with a father protagonist / main character.
- Summer Solstice : read a book with summery colors on cover and over 450 pages.
- June is Rose Month : read a book with rose in title or main protagonist is named Rose.
- June 4 is Old Maid’s Day : read a book with a single female over the age of 40
Don’t Forget to Write
- Author Birthdays in June : read a book by any author born in June ( for bonus 15 points, read at least 60 pages of any book by author on date of their birth).
50pts:
June is Pride month. Read a book about a lesbian or a homosexual relationship.
Don’t Forget to Write
June's Moon is called; Midsummer Moon/Honey Moon/Rose Moon/Strawberry Moon. Read a book with the moon on the cover. Double points if it is about the moon/astronomy.
June sees the start of music festivals, one of the oldest being Glastonbury in UK. Read a book about music, or a biography or autobiography about a musician or band.
A Furious Devotion: The Authorised Story of Shane MacGowan
- June is Great Outdoors Month : read a book set completely outdoors (no space opera books).
- World Ocean Day - pick a book set on a territory surrounded by an ocean far from where you currently live.
- Juneteenth: read a book by an African American author where protagonist thrives by the end of the narrative (10 Bonus points if author is from Texas, Delaware, Kentucky or Mexico or set in 1860s or 1920s to 1930s).
- Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month : read a book that challenges you in a good way or features a neurodivergent character.
PARTICIPANT LIST:Ruth: 651/125
Bill: 1946/85
Tonya: 2670/460
Lindsey: 4087/990 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Eileen: 3123/360
Judy: 5602/0
Anne: 3281/65
Tawallah: 0/0
Jan: 2190/335
Lauri: 1750/0
Vikki: 2412/100 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Congratulations to TAWALLAH for being The Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for APRIL.Here are below TAWALLAH's prompts for JUNE:
10 points:
- June is Effective Communication Month: read a book with clear, well balanced arguments, inspiring dialogue or where a miscommunication is properly resolved.
- World Bicycle Day celebrated on June 3: read a book with bicycle on cover, features bicycle as main means of transport or includes bicycle rides/racing.
- D-Day with a twist : read a book about a war or major battle you aren’t familiar with. No World War 1 or 2 books allowed.
- Publication Day: read a book published in June of any year.
25 points:
- Summer Solstice : read a book with summery colors on cover and over 450 pages.
- June is Rose Month : read a book with rose in title or main protagonist is named Rose.
- June 4 is Old Maid’s Day : read a book with a single female over the age of 40
- Author Birthdays in June : read a book by any author born in June ( for bonus 15 points, read at least 60 pages of any book by author on date of their birth).
50 points:
- June is Great Outdoors Month : read a book set completely outdoors (no space opera books).
- World Ocean Day - pick a book set on a territory surrounded by an ocean far from where you currently live.
- Juneteenth: read a book by an African American author where protagonist thrives by the end of the narrative (10 Bonus points if author is from Texas, Delaware, Kentucky or Mexico or set in 1860s or 1920s to 1930s).
- Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month : read a book that challenges you in a good way or features a neurodivergent character.
Congratulations to RUTH for being The Winner Of The Most Pages Read for APRIL.Here are below RUTH's prompts for JUNE:
10 pts:
June is the 6th month. Read a book with 6 (six, sixth, 6th, 16th, etc) in the title or page count.
June's birthstones are; Pearl, Moonstone, and Alexandrite. Read a book about jewels or have jewels on the cover, or have a cover with similar colours.
June 19th is World Sauntering Day. Slow down and take time out to read a book by one of your favourite authors.
25pts:
June 21st is Midsummer/Summer Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere it is the Winter Equinox. Read long book if you are in the Northern Hemisphere or a short book if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, to match daylight hours!
June 1st is International Children's Day, and June 16th is International Day of the African Child. Read a book with a child protagonist / main character.
June 15th is Father's Day in most parts of the world. Read a book with a father protagonist / main character.
50pts:
June is Pride month. Read a book about a lesbian or a homosexual relationship.
June's Moon is called; Midsummer Moon/Honey Moon/Rose Moon/Strawberry Moon. Read a book with the moon on the cover. Double points if it is about the moon/astronomy.
June sees the start of music festivals, one of the oldest being Glastonbury in UK. Read a book about music, or a biography or autobiography about a musician or band.
This is a fun challenge where we, as members of the On The Same Page group will collectively post the number of pages for the month of JUNE 2025. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)2024 & 2025 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.
September 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - July 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Charlie - July 2024)
October 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - August 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - August 2024)
November 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth - September 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Tonya - September 2024)
December 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Anne - October 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - October 2024)
January 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - CassieCruel - November 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lindsey - November 2024)
February 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - December 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - December 2024)
March 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - January 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Alissa - January 2025)
April 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - February 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - February 2025)
May 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jess - February 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Joann (back up supplied by Tonya) - February 2025)
Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.
Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 06/30/2025, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 07/01/2025.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.
Participating Members:
Once you comment with your template, I will add you to the list of Participating Members. It will show your totals and what message you are. The totals will be added up at the start of the following month. Please only post one template per participant.
The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.
Template:
(Copy and paste the template in a new comment below if you wish to participate.)
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JUNE 2025
Start Date: 06/01/2025
End Date: 06/30/2025
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Congratulations to this month's winners - Tawallah & Ruth
Alondra wrote: "Hey Ruth; just checking in on your progress. How is it going??"Hi Alondra, only seeing this now! Sorry. Read 2 books now, am doing other challenges too.
Grief was a short one, but The Sound and The Fury is short but a toughie.
Going for The Big Sleep & The Canterbury Tales next 🤗
Jan wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Congrats to our two winners fro March, two new participants, Joann & Jess.Due to the fact that sometimes I don't get replies to emails, I'm going to be sending out emails to runners ..."
Thanks so much Jan 🤗
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge MAY 2025Start Date: 05/01/2025
End Date: 05/31/2025
COMPLETED
Total Pages Read:606
Bonus Points:95
Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 *PART READ* 31.05.2025 - 22 pages. ✔️
2. The Literary Almanac: A Year of Seasonal Reading * PART READ* 02.05.2025 - 14 pages. ✔️
3. The Sound And The Fury *FINISHED* 07.05.2025 - 126 pages. ✔️
4. Homage To Catalonia * READ* 20.05.2025 - 196 pages. ✔️
5. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas *READ* 25.05.2025- 215 pages. ✔️
6. The Big Sleep *PART READ* 25.05.2025 - 33 pages. ✔️
10 pts:
- "April showers bring May flowers", so the proverbs say. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
- From the 13th to 17th May, Switzerland will host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. Read a book set in one of the participating countries.
Homage To Catalonia
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
- Read a book featuring a spring festival or seasonal ritual,
Read a book from your TBR list that includes the number 5. ie 5th, 15th, 25th, etc.
Read a book with a journey or road trip.
Read a book with a floral or nature theme.
Read a book with a one word title.
25 pts:
- Sunday 12th of May is Mother's Day in the US. Read a book with a protagonist who is a mother.
- Monday 26th of May is Memorial Day in the US. Read a book set during war.
Homage To Catalonia
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
- Many countries celebrate International Workers Day on 1st of May. Read a book centering around a working class community.
Read a book about an escape.
The Sound And The Fury
Read a book about someone learning a new hobby or skill.
Read a book with the name of a flower in the title or the author or character(s) have a floral name. ie Daisy, Petunia, etc…
50 pts:
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the US. Read a memoir by someone who shares their experience with mental health challenges.
- 5th May, 1951 - Alan Shepard becomes the first American in space. Read a book about the space race, NASA, or early astronauts.
- 20th May, 1927 - Charles Lindbergh takes off for the first solo transatlantic flight. Read a novel where the protagonist "takes flight" in some way—emotionally, spiritually, or physically.
Read a book published by a small press or university press.
Read a book about immigration, or about someone who is an immigrant.
Read a book from a debut author.
PARTICIPANT LISTRuth: 606/95
Bill: 2633/55
Tonya: 2417/710 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS*
Lindsey: 2464/1025
Cecilia: 0/0
Vikki: 2102/35
Judy: 5976/0
Anne: 2817/95 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Jan: 2295/415
Lauri: 4212/35
Eileen: 2267/315
Jess: 170/25
The Winner of The Most Pages Read wasn't able to participate right now, so prompts were sent by Back-Up Winner, TONYA, so here are TONYA's prompts for May.10 pts:
Read a book from your TBR list that includes the number 5. ie 5th, 15th, 25th, etc.
Read a book with a journey or road trip.
Read a book with a floral or nature theme.
Read a book with a one word title.
25 pts:
Read a book about an escape.
Read a book about someone learning a new hobby or skill.
Read a book with the name of a flower in the title or the author or character(s) have a floral name. ie Daisy, Petunia, etc…
50 pts:
Read a book published by a small press or university press.
Read a book about immigration, or about someone who is an immigrant.
Read a book from a debut author.
Congratulations to JESS for being The Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for MARCH.Here are below JESS's prompts for MAY:
10 pts:
- "April showers bring May flowers", so the proverbs say. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
- From the 13th to 17th May, Switzerland will host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. Read a book set in one of the participating countries. https://eurovision.tv/event/basel-202...
- Read a book featuring a spring festival or seasonal ritual,
25 pts:
- Sunday 12th of May is Mother's Day in the US. Read a book with a protagonist who is a mother.
- Monday 26th of May is Memorial Day in the US. Read a book set during war.
- Many countries celebrate International Workers Day on 1st of May. Read a book centering around a working class community.
50 pts:
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the US. Read a memoir by someone who shares their experience with mental health challenges.
- 5th May, 1951 - Alan Shepard becomes the first American in space. Read a book about the space race, NASA, or early astronauts.
- 20th May, 1927 - Charles Lindbergh takes off for the first solo transatlantic flight. Read a novel where the protagonist "takes flight" in some way—emotionally, spiritually, or physically.
This is a fun challenge where we, as members of the On The Same Page group will collectively post the number of pages for the month of MAY 2025. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)2024 & 2025 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.
August 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - June 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - June 2024)
September 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - July 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Charlie - July 2024)
October 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - August 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - August 2024)
November 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth - September 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Tonya - September 2024)
December 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Anne - October 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - October 2024)
January 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - CassieCruel - November 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lindsey - November 2024)
February 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - December 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - December 2024)
March 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - January 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Alissa - January 2025)
April 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - February 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - February 2025)
Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.
Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 05/31/2025, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 06/01/2025.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.
Participating Members:
Once you comment with your template, I will add you to the list of Participating Members. It will show your totals and what message you are. The totals will be added up at the start of the following month. Please only post one template per participant.
The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.
Template:
(Copy and paste the template in a new comment below if you wish to participate.)
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge MAY 2025
Start Date: 05/01/2025
End Date: 05/31/2025
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bill wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Congrats to our two winners fro March, two new participants, Joann & Jess.Due to the fact that sometimes I don't get replies to emails, I'm going to be sending out emails to runners ..."
Thanks Bill for your constant support 😊
Congrats to our two winners fro March, two new participants, Joann & Jess.Due to the fact that sometimes I don't get replies to emails, I'm going to be sending out emails to runners up to ask them to supply prompts when necessary, thanks for everyone's help with this :)
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge APRIL 2025Start Date: 04/01/2025
End Date: 04/30/2025
COMPLETED
Total Pages Read: 697
Bonus Points: 45
Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 *PART READ* 19.04.2025 - 24 pages. ✔️
2. The Literary Almanac: A Year of Seasonal Reading * PART READ* 19.04.2025 - 12 pages. ✔️
3. The Enchanted April *READ* 30.04.2025 - 361 pages. ✔️
4. The Sound And The Fury *PART READ* (part of a 2 month challenge) 23.04.2025 - 171 pages. ✔️
5. Grief is the Thing with Feathers*READ* 27.04.2025 - 129 pages. ✔️
10 pts:
- Naturalist John Audubon was born Apr 26, 1785. Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Grief is the Thing with Feathers
- The Library of Congress was established Apr 24, 1800. Read a book featuring a library as a setting or a librarian as a major character.
- Apr 12, 1861, The American Civil war begins. Read a book set during the Civil War.
The 1st week in April celebrates National Library Eek. RAB you got from the library.
Grief is the Thing with Feathers
Colors of April. RAB with pastel colors on the cover.
April is the 4th month. RAB with 4 in the page count.
25 pts:
- William Randolph Hearst born Apr 29, 1863. Over his life he was a successful newspaperman. Read a book featuring a newspaper reporter as a main character. (10 pts more if it's non-fiction, written by a news reporter).
- American attorney Clarence Darrow was born Apr 18, 1857. Read a legal thriller. (10 pts more if you read a non-fiction book about a trial).
- Supposedly April 2025 is National Poetry Month. Read a book of poetry.
April Fool's! RAB that makes you laugh out loud.
The Enchanted April
Diamonds are the birthstone for April. RAB where a character is given a diamond (whether as engagement or gift).
April 7th is National Beer Day. RAB where characters drink a beer.
50 pts:
- Apr 28, 1789. Fletcher Christian led the mutiny against the HMS Bounty. Read a book about a ship's mutiny.
- Queen Elizabeth II signed the Canada Constitution Act in Apr 18, 1982, establishing Canada's constitution. Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
- Apr 15, 1912. The Titanic sank after hitting an ice berg. Read a story about a shipping disaster.
April 20th is Easter Sunday. RAB tagged religious or spiritual.
Maya Angelou's birthday is on 4th April. Read one of her books.
April 12th is International Day of Human Space Flight
Read a sci-fi book.
PARTICIPANT LIST:Ruth: 697/45 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Judy: 3912/0
Bill: 2205/140
Lindsey: 3845/700
Tawallah: 508/85 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Lauri: 3011/105
Jan: 3609/245
Eileen: 3342/255
Jess: 206/0
Tonya: 1079/20
Anne: 4428/210
Vikki: 3364/90
STILL WAITING ON THE OTHER WINNER'S PROMPTSPrompts were kindly given to me by LINDSEY so we wouldn't lose out.
So here you go:
10 points:
- The 1st week in April celebrates National Library Eek. RAB you got from the library.
- Colors of April. RAB with pastel colors on the cover.
April is the 4th month. RAB with 4 in the page count.
25 points:
- April Fool's! RAB that makes you laugh out loud.
- Diamonds are the birthstone for April. RAB where a character is given a diamond (whether as engagement or gift)
- April 7th is National Beer Day. RAB where characters drink a beer.
50 points:
- April 20th is Easter Sunday. RAB tagged religious or spiritual.
- Maya Angelou's birthday is on 4th April. Read one of her books.
- April 12th is International Day of Human Space Flight
Read a sci-fi book.
Congratulations to BILL for being The Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for FEBRUARY.Here are below BILL's prompts for APRIL:
10 pts:
- Naturalist John Audubon was born Apr 26, 1785. Read a book with a bird on the cover.
- The Library of Congress was established Apr 24, 1800. Read a book featuring a library as a setting or a librarian as a major character.
- Apr 12, 1861, The American Civil war begins. Read a book set during the Civil War.
25 pts:
- William Randolph Hearst born Apr 29, 1863. Over his life he was a successful newspaperman. Read a book featuring a newspaper reporter as a main character. (10 pts more if it's non-fiction, written by a news reporter).
- American attorney Clarence Darrow was born Apr 18, 1857. Read a legal thriller. (10 pts more if you read a non-fiction book about a trial).
- Supposedly April 2025 is National Poetry Month. Read a book of poetry.
50 pts:
- Apr 28, 1789. Fletcher Christian led the mutiny against the HMS Bounty. Read a book about a ship's mutiny.
- Queen Elizabeth II signed the Canada Constitution Act in Apr 18, 1982, establishing Canada's constitution. Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
- Apr 15, 1912. The Titanic sank after hitting an ice berg. Read a story about a shipping disaster.
