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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JULY 2025Start Date: 07/01/2025
End Date: 07/31/2025
*COMPLETED*
Total Pages Read: 1023
Bonus Points: 300
Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 *PART READ* 01.07.2025 - 22 pages. ✔️
2. The Literary Almanac: A Year of Seasonal Reading * PART READ* 01.07.2025 - 14 pages. ✔️
3. The Wildlife Year: How to Reconnect with Nature Through the Seasons *PART READ* 01.07.2025 - 32 pages. ✔️
4. A Furious Devotion: The Authorised Story of Shane MacGowan *FINISHED* 12.07.2025 - 283 pages. ✔️
5. Notes from the Underground *READ* 14.07.2025 - 160 pages. ✔️
6. 4th of July *READ* 16.07.2025- 482 pages. ✔️
7. The Iliad PART READ* 30.07.2025 - 230 pages. ✔️
10 points:
1. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
2. Read a book with magical characters.
The Iliad
3. Read a book published in the last 10 years.
A Furious Devotion: The Authorised Story of Shane MacGowan
Read a book that has a predominately red, white or blue cover. Double points if it has all three.
Notes from the Underground
4th of July
Read a book that starts with the letter J.
Read a paranormal mystery.
Read a book that fulfills a prompt from another Goodreads reading challenge.
A Furious Devotion: The Authorised Story of Shane MacGowan
Notes from the Underground
4th of July
The Iliad
- It's officially summer time! Read a book set at the beach.
- July 8, 1796 - The U.S. State Department issues the first passport. Read a book set in a place you would have to use your passport to get to if you visited that location.
Notes from the Underground
4th of July
25 Points:
1. Read a book that takes place in space and/or in the future.
2. Read a book with a child main character.
3. Read a book published between 50 and 100 years ago.
Read a book that is based on a true story.
Read a book that includes a murder or kidnapping.
4th of July
The Iliad
Read a book that is set in the woods or mountains.
Read a book that features a king or queen.
The Iliad
- July 30th is Paperback Book Day. Read a Paperback book.
The Iliad
- In 1903 the first Tour de France began. Read a book set in France or where the characters ride bikes.
50 Points
1. Read a book with over 400 pages.
4th of July
2. Read a play.
3. Read a book published over 100 years ago.
Notes from the Underground
Read a book that has a main character that you would like to be friends with.
Read a book that is banned in the country you live in.
Read a book that is set in or about a theater or theater life.
- July 2 is World UFO Day. Read a book about aliens UFOS or science fiction.
- July 5, 1937 Baseball great Joe DiMaggio hits his first grand slam. Read a book where the characters go to a baseball game or play baseball.
PARTICIPANT LIST:Ruth: 1023/300
Diana S: 0/0
Lindsey: 3116/1135
Bill: 2978/755
Vikki: 3420/520
Tonya: 1907/530
Eileen: 3210/640
Judy: 4559/0
Anne: 3413/535
Kristin: 1751/465 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Jan: 3570/645 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
ADDING A FEW PROMPTS LINDSEY SENT ME AS BACK-UP AS I WAS UNSURE IF I'D GET ALL THE PROMPTS, AS TIME WAS RUNNING OUTIt's a bit awkward asking for prompts at the last minute and then getting the winner's prompts just after, so I think to be fair to all, I am adding them here. I think in future, I'll either post 3 extra prompts from the back up or have a cut off day for getting winner's prompts.
What do you all think?
10 points:
- It's officially summer time! Read a book set at the beach.
- July 8, 1796 - The U.S. State Department issues the first passport. Read a book set in a place you would have to use your passport to get to if you visited that location.
25 points:
- July 30th is Paperback Book Day. Read a Paperback book.
- In 1903 the first Tour de France began. Read a book set in France or where the characters ride bikes.
50 points:
- July 2 is World UFO Day. Read a book about aliens UFOS or science fiction.
- July 5, 1937 Baseball great Joe DiMaggio hits his first grand slam. Read a book where the characters go to a baseball game or play baseball.
Congratulations to TONYA for being The Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for APRIL.Here are below TONYA's prompts for JULY:
10 points:
Read a book that has a predominately red, white or blue cover. Double points if it has all three.
Read a book that starts with the letter J.
Read a paranormal mystery.
Read a book that fulfills a prompt from another Goodreads reading challenge.
25 Points:
Read a book that is based on a true story.
Read a book that includes a murder or kidnapping.
Read a book that is set in the woods or mountains.
Read a book that features a king or queen.
50 Points
Read a book that has a main character that you would like to be friends with.
Read a book that is banned in the country you live in.
Read a book that is set in or about a theater or theater life.
Congratulations to ANNE for being The Winner Of The Most Pages Read for MAY.Here are below ANNE's prompts for JULY:
10 pts:
1. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
2. Read a book with magical characters.
3. Read a book published in the last 10 years.
25 points:
1. Read a book that takes place in space and/or in the future.
2. Read a book with a child main character.
3. Read a book published between 50 and 100 years ago.
50 points:
1. Read a book with over 400 pages.
2. Read a play.
3. Read a book published over 100 years ago.
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 JULY 2025. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)2024 & 2025 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.
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 - March 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Joann (back up supplied by Tonya) - March 2025)
June 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tawallah - April 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Ruth - April 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 07/31/2025, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 08/01/2025.
- 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 JULY 2025
Start Date: 07/01/2025
End Date: 07/31/2025
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Congrats to our 2 winners this month - Tonya & Anne. Well done!
Bill wrote: "Congrats Tawallah & Ruth!"Thanks Bill 😊
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.
