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Start Date: 07/01/2024
End Date: 07/31/2024
COMPLETED
Total Pages Read:1078
Bonus Points:315
Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2024 *PART READ* 01.07.2024 - 22 pages. ✔️
2. A Book of Days*PART READ* 31.07.2024 - 32 pages. ✔️
3. The Beach Wedding *READ* 02.07.2024 - 97 pages. ✔️
4. When The Wind Blows *READ* 03.07.2024 - 403 pages (in my edition). ✔️
5. The Bell Jar *READ* 13.07.2024 - 234 pages. ✔️
6. Glamorama - *PART READ* 290 pages. ✔️
10 points:
- July is my birthday month 🎂! Read a book where a birthday is celebrated or a book that's been given to you for your birthday.
The Bell Jar I was going to read this book this month (I read it first 25 years ago!); I opened the cover and saw that my mother gave me this book as part of my birthday present in 1999!! Such a sweet surprise to find it again 💕
- 4th of July! Read a book that has a red, white or blue cover. Double points if all three colors are on the cover.


- 4th of July!! Read a book set in the U.S. or has parades, picnics or fireworks in the story. 🎆
When The Wind Blows
The Bell Jar
Glamorama
- July is an unlucky month for weddings. Read a book that has a wedding in it.
The Beach Wedding
- July 1st is International Joke Day. Read a funny book.
- Summer is a time to catch up on reading. Read a book that's been on your tbr list for at least 7 months or more.
When The Wind Blows
Glamorama
25 points:
-The Olympics! The Summer Olympics are in Paris, France. Read a book about a sports figure (fiction or non-fiction) or where sports is a dominant part of the story. Or read a book set in France. Double points if it's a sports book set in France.
- July 10th is Pina Colada Day! 🍹Bottoms up! Read a book with a drink on the cover.
- July is a big month for pool time, beach time and vacations. Read a book with any of these activities on the cover or in the story. Or a book you've read during any of those activities.

- Both OJ Simpson and Bill Crosby were born in July. While famous in their own right, both became more notorious for their legal battles. Read a legal thriller.
- July 30th is Father-in-law Day. Read a book where the MC is a father-in-law.
- Everyone seems to have a book club these days. Read a book from a celebrity book club.
- July 5, 1994 Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com. read a book you got from Amazon or one on your Kindle.
The Beach Wedding
When The Wind Blows
50 points:
- Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in July. Read a classic. Double points if it's a book by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
- July 7th is Global Forgiveness Day. Read a book tagged religious/spiritual or where the MC gives/seeks forgiveness.
- July 6, 1885 was a step forward for modern medicine when Louis Pasteur successfully gave the first anti-rabies vaccination. Read a book about medicine or a medical discovery.
When The Wind Blows
The Bell Jar
- Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. Read a sci-fi book.
When The Wind Blows
- The Tour de France is in July. Read a book with a bicycle on the cover or about cycling.
- July 13, 1923 the famous 50-foot Hollywood sign was constructed. Read a book set in Los Angeles, California.

Ruth: 1078/315
Eileen: 3148/335*WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Bill: 2471/150
Jan: 3285/445
Denise: 1502/130
Charlie: 9438/1025*WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Lindsey: 3470/820
Vikki: 1261/35
Lauri: 6462/105
Judy: 3346/0
Ann at the Beach: 1149/65
Tonya: 2574/560
Anne: 3109/245

I didn't hear back from Winner 2, but LINDSEY kindly had already supplied me with extra prompts, so I'm going to use them.
Here goes:
10 points:
- July 1st is International Joke Day. Read a funny book.
- Summer is a time to catch up on reading. Read a book that's been on your tbr list for at least 7 months or more.
25 points:
- July 30th is Father-in-law Day. Read a book where the MC is a father-in-law.
- Everyone seems to have a book club these days. Read a book from a celebrity book club.
- July 5, 1994 Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com. read a book you got from Amazon or one on your Kindle.
50 points:
- The Tour de France is in July. Read a book with a bicycle on the cover or about cycling.
- July 13, 1923 the famous 50-foot Hollywood sign was constructed. Read a book set in Los Angeles, California.

Here are below LINDSEY's prompts for JULY:
10 points:
- July is my birthday month 🎂! Read a book where a birthday is celebrated or a book that's been given to you for your birthday.
- 4th of July! Read a book that has a red, white or blue cover. Double points if all three colors are on the cover.
- 4th of July!! Read a book set in the U.S. or has parades, picnics or fireworks in the story. 🎆
- July is an unlucky month for weddings. Read a book that has a wedding in it.
25 points:
-The Olympics! The Summer Olympics are in Paris, France. Read a book about a sports figure (fiction or non-fiction) or where sports is a dominant part of the story. Or read a book set in France. Double points if it's a sports book set in France.
- July 10th is Pina Colada Day! 🍹Bottoms up! Read a book with a drink on the cover.
- July is a big month for pool time, beach time and vacations. Read a book with any of these activities on the cover or in the story. Or a book you've read during any of those activities.
- Both OJ Simpson and Bill Crosby were born in July. While famous in their own right, both became more notorious for their legal battles. Read a legal thriller.
50 points:
- Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in July. Read a classic. Double points if it's a book by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
- July 7th is Global Forgiveness Day. Read a book tagged religious/spiritual or where the MC gives/seeks forgiveness.
- July 6, 1885 was a step forward for modern medicine when Louis Pasteur successfully gave the first anti-rabies vaccination. Read a book about medicine or a medical discovery.
- Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. Read a sci-fi book.

2023/2024 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won:
January 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Jan - Nov 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - Nov 2023)
February 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Eileen - Dec 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Bill - Dec 2023)
March 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Christina's Book - Jan 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Stephanie - Jan 2024)
April 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Alissa - Feb 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Tonya - Feb 2024)
May 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth- March 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - March 2024)
June 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ann at the Beach- April 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - April 2024)
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 07/31/2024, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 08/01/2024.
- 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 2024
Start Date: 07/01/2024
End Date: 07/31/2024
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Start Date: 06/01/2024
End Date: 06/30/2024
Total Pages Read: 238
Bonus Points: 0
Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2024 *PART READ* 20.06.2024 - 22 pages. ✔️
2. A Book of Days*PART READ* 30.06.2024 - 32 pages. ✔️
3. The Cloisters *FINISHED* 30.06.2024 - 120 pages. ✔️
4. Two for Joy: The myriad ways to enjoy the countryside *PART READ* 30.06.2024 - 64 pages. ✔️
10 points:
June is the month with the longest day in the northern hemisphere, and shortest day in the southern hemisphere. Read a book with under 200 pages, or more than 600 pages.
June is the 6th month of the year - read a book with 6 in the page count, or a book that is 6th in a series.
June is audiobook appreciation month. Listen to an audiobook.
Father's Day is the 3rd Sunday in June, Read a book where Father/Dad his in the title.
Flag day is June 14th. Read a book that has the flag from any country on the cover.
June is the 6th month of the year. Read a book that has 6 on the cover or the number 6 is in the title.
25 points:
The Summer Solstice is in June - read a book set in summer or with a summery cover.
Sweden, Denmark and USA celebrate their flag days in June - read a book set in one of these countries or by an author from one of these countries.
June 6th is the anniversary of D Day--the invasion of Normandy in WWII. Read a historical fiction book about WWII. Read a non-fiction book on WWII for 50 pts.
Helen Keller Day is June 27th. Read a book where the MC has a disability that they are able to overcome.
Martha Washington was born in June. Read a book about a First Lady. Read a book authored by a First Lady for 50 pts.
Many blockbuster movies are released in the summer. Read a book that made it to the big screen.
50 points:
June 5th is World Environment Day - read a book about the environment or an environmentalist.
Gemini is the starsign for part of June - read a book featuring twins.
Unfortunately The Atlantic Hurricane season starts on June 1st. Read a book where weather/climate is a part of the plot.
The name June are from the Roman goddess Juno. Read a book that includes references to mythology in the plot.

Ruth: 238/0
Denise: 2585/55
Lauri: 4625/110 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Bill: 3488/200
Judy: 5946/0
Christine: 264/0
Miranda: 1724/65
Eileen: 3047/310
Anne: 2639/300
Jan: 3796/595 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Lindsey: 0/0
Tonya: 2066/225
Ann at the Beach: 360/35

Here are ANN's prompts for JUNE:
10 pts:
June is audiobook appreciation month. Listen to an audiobook.
Father's Day is the 3rd Sunday in June, Read a book where Father/Dad his in the title.
Flag day is June 14th. Read a book that has the flag from any country on the cover.
June is the 6th month of the year. Read a book that has 6 on the cover or the number 6 is in the title.
25 pts:
June 6th is the anniversary of D Day--the invasion of Normandy in WWII. Read a historical fiction book about WWII. Read a non-fiction book on WWII for 50 pts.
Helen Keller Day is June 27th. Read a book where the MC has a disability that they are able to overcome.
Martha Washington was born in June. Read a book about a First Lady. Read a book authored by a First Lady for 50 pts.
Many blockbuster movies are released in the summer. Read a book that made it to the big screen.
50 pts:
Unfortunately The Atlantic Hurricane season starts on June 1st. Read a book where weather/climate is a part of the plot.
The name June are from the Roman goddess Juno. Read a book that includes references to mythology in the plot.

Here are below VIKKI's prompts for JUNE:
10 points:
June is the month with the longest day in the northern hemisphere, and shortest day in the southern hemisphere. Read a book with under 200 pages, or more than 600 pages.
June is the 6th month of the year - read a book with 6 in the page count, or a book that is 6th in a series.
25 points:
The Summer Solstice is in June - read a book set in summer or with a summery cover.
Sweden, Denmark and USA celebrate their flag days in June - read a book set in one of these countries or by an author from one of these countries.
50 points:
June 5th is World Environment Day - read a book about the environment or an environmentalist.
Gemini is the starsign for part of June - read a book featuring twins.

2023/2024 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.
December 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Denise - Oct 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - Oct 2023)
January 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Jan - Nov 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - Nov 2023)
February 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Eileen - Dec 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Bill - Dec 2023)
March 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Christina's Book - Jan 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Stephanie - Jan 2024)
April 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Alissa - Feb 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Tonya - Feb 2024)
May 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth- March 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - March 2024)
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 06/30/2024, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 07/01/2024.
- 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 2024
Start Date: 06/01/2024
End Date: 06/30/2024
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Check your inbox for your winners' emails :)

Yes John, of course you can.
Add your own list by copying the layout of mine and then read books based on the bonus points topics for the month! Happy reading.

Start Date: 05/01/2024
End Date: 05/31/2024
*COMPLETED*
Total Pages Read: 1224
Bonus Points: 255
Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2024 *PART READ* 02.05.2024 - 24 pages. ✔️
2. A Book of Days*PART READ* 31.05.2024 - 32 pages. ✔️
3. The Glass House *READ* 08.05.2024 - 393 pages. ✔️
4. Pride and Prejudice *READ* 17.05.2024 - 347 pages. ✔️
5. London Boulevard *READ* 19.05 2024 - 247 pages. ✔️
6. The Cloisters *PART READ*- 181 pages read. ✔️
10 pts:
May 9th is Europe Day - Read a book either by a European author or set in Europe.
The Glass House
Pride and Prejudice
London Boulevard
May's birthstone is the Emerald - Read a book with a green cover.



May is known for its flowers and plants - Read a book with flowers or plants on the cover; double points if the book is about either. Triple points if it's a Non Fiction book.


May is known for Mother's Day in some parts of the world - Read a book where the Mother is the MC.
The Glass House
Read a book which features a grandmother - 10 points.
The Glass House
Read a book that makes you laugh - 10 points.
Read a book with travel as the main theme - 10 points.
Read a book set in England - 10 points. 10 bonus points if it is set in London.
The Glass House
Pride and Prejudice
London Boulevard
Astronomy Day is May 2nd and National Space Day is May 3rd:
Read a science fiction book - 10 points.
25 pts:
May 15th is International Day of Families - Read a book based on a family or families.
The Glass House
Pride and Prejudice
May 14th is World Migratory Bird Day/May 15th is International Kangaroo Day/May 20th is World Bee Day/May 23rd is World Turtle Day/May 31st is World Parrot Day. - Read a book about any of these animals or with any of these animals on the cover; double points if it's a Non Fiction book.
May 18th is International Museum Day - Read a book set in a museum or art gallery or get double points if it's a Non Fiction book about either.
The Cloisters
Read a book set in Belgium or Netherlands - 25 points.
Read a book involving space travel - 25 points.
Read a book involving an endangered species - 25 points.
50 pts:
May 1st is Beltane, a Gaelic Seasonal Celebration - read a book by an Irish author.
London Boulevard Ken Bruen
May 29th is International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Some famous peacekeepers include; Mahatma Ghandi, Martin Luther King, and Nelson Mandela. Read a Non Fiction book about any of these or choose another well known peacekeeper.
Writers born in May include; Daphne du Maurier, Ian Fleming, Walt Whitman, Arthur Conan Doyle, Dante, Honore de Balzac, Harold Robbins, Edward Lear, JM Barrie, and Thomas Pynchon. - Read a book by any of these authors or any others born in May.
May is named after the Roman Goddess, Maia. - Read a book about Mythology.
Read a book set in Norway or Iceland - 50
Read a non-fiction work about space - 50 points.
Read a book where the character goes on a ship or boat - 50 points.

Ruth: 1224/255
Anne: 2308/350
Bill: 2513/65
Tonya: 2732/350
Lauri: 6509/95
Eileen: 3417/305
Judy: 7107/0
Denise: 1843/75
Jan: 3124/250
Lindsey: 4742/710 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Ann at the Beach: 2134/180
Christine: 672/90 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*

Here are RUTH's prompts for MAY:
10 pts:
May 9th is Europe Day - Read a book either by a European author or set in Europe.
May's birthstone is the Emerald - Read a book with a green cover.
May is known for its flowers and plants - Read a book with flowers or plants on the cover; double points if the book is about either. Triple points if it's a Non Fiction book.
May is known for Mother's Day in some parts of the world - Read a book where the Mother is the MC.
25 pts:
May 15th is International Day of Families - Read a book based on a family or families.
May 14th is World Migratory Bird Day/May 15th is International Kangaroo Day/May 20th is World Bee Day/May 23rd is World Turtle Day/May 31st is World Parrot Day. - Read a book about any of these animals or with any of these animals on the cover; double points if it's a Non Fiction book.
May 18th is International Museum Day - Read a book set in a museum or art gallery or get double points if it's a Non Fiction book about either.
50 pts:
May 1st is Beltane, a Gaelic Seasonal Celebration - read a book by an Irish author.
May 29th is International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Some famous peacekeepers include; Mahatma Ghandi, Martin Luther King, and Nelson Mandela. Read a Non Fiction book about any of these or choose another well known peacekeeper.
Writers born in May include; Daphne du Maurier, Ian Fleming, Walt Whitman, Arthur Conan Doyle, Dante, Honore de Balzac, Harold Robbins, Edward Lear, JM Barrie, and Thomas Pynchon. - Read a book by any of these authors or any others born in May.
May is named after the Roman Goddess, Maia. - Read a book about Mythology.

Here are below ANNE's prompts for MAY:
Read a book with travel as the main theme - 10 points.
Read a book set in England - 10 points. 10 bonus points if it is set in London.
Read a book set in Belgium or Netherlands - 25 points.
Read a book set in Norway or Iceland - 50 points.
Astronomy Day is May 2nd and National Space Day is May 3rd:
Read a science fiction book - 10 points.
Read a book involving space travel - 25 points.
Read a non-fiction work about space - 50 points.
Read a book which features a grandmother - 10 points.
Read a book that makes you laugh - 10 points.
Read a book involving an endangered species - 25 points.
Read a book where the character goes on a ship or boat - 50 points.

2023/2024 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.
November 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Kristin - Sept 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lindsey - Sept 2023)
December 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Denise - Oct 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - Oct 2023)
January 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Jan - Nov 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - Nov 2023)
February 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Eileen - Dec 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Bill - Dec 2023)
March 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Christina's Book - Jan 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Stephanie - Jan 2024)
April 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Alissa - Feb 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Tonya - Feb 2024)
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 05/31/2024, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 06/01/2024.
- 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 2024
Start Date: 05/01/2024
End Date: 05/31/2024
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.