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DHASG Cover Love Challenge 2023

Duration: 1 January to 31 December, 2023

Introduction: Don't judge a book by its cover might be true when it comes to people, but book lovers always look at covers. That's what this challenge is about. Indulging the cover love!

Instructions:

Match a book cover with one of the categories on the list. A cover could potentially meet more than one category of the challenge, but you get to choose which one.

Rules:

1. Any DHASG member can participate in the challenge, and can sign up at any time during the year by December 31st, 2023
2. Sign up and post your stats regularly on this thread.
3. A book may only count once. Rereads are acceptable.
4. Since this is a cover challenge, at least one cover edition of the book used must match with one of the qualifications of the challenge. It possible, post the cover so we can see it, using a goodreads link (add book/author and click bookcover).

Levels:

1. Cover Boss: Read 30 or more books.
2. Cover Curator: Read 20-29 books.
3. Cover Epicurian: Read 15-19 books.

Categories:

1. In Love and War: A hero with a sword, an ax, a warhammer or bow (any other historical fighting instrument) on the cover.
2. Highland and Heather Cover: Hero wearing a Scottish plaid or otherwise appearing to look like a Scottish highlander.
3. MVP Cover: Hero wearing or holding sports gear.
4. Kiss Me More Cover: Hero and Heroine in a clinch.
5. Bare-chested Cover: Hero is shirtless.
6. I Love a Man in Uniform Cover: Hero is wearing a military uniform.
7. Hero of Color Cover: Hero on the cover is black, Native American, Asian, Latino or Middle Eastern.
8. Dressed to the Nines Cover: Hero is wearing formal clothing or a three piece suit.
9. Dancing Machine Cover: Hero is dancing alone or with someone else.
10. Rock Star Cover: Either hero is holding or playing instrument or cover has an instrument, or is singing into a microphone.
11. Flower Power Cover: A flower or bouquet of flowers is on the cover.
12. Animal Kingdom Cover: An animal is on the cover.
13. On the Beach Cover: A beach or ocean is depicted.
14. Kiss Cover: Someone is kissing or lips are depicted on the cover.
15. Femme Fatale Cover: A dangerous woman is on the cover.
16. Woman of Color Cover: A woman who is black, Asian, Native American, Latina or Middle Eastern is depicted on the cover.
17. Sci-Fi Cover: The cover depicts a science fiction scene.
18. Food Paradise Cover: Food of some kind is shown on the cover.
19.Let There Be Light Cover: A flame or a candle or torch, or anything that provides light is on the cover.
20.Fast and the Furious Cover: A hot rod car is on the cover.
21.Regency Manners Cover: A cover depicts a Regency historical romance scene.
22.Steampunk Aesthetic Cover: A Steampunk type scene is on the cover.
23.Swashbuckling Cover: The cover depicts a pirate or swashbuckling scene.
24.His Lordship Cover: A historically dressed man is on the cover.
25.Black and White Cover: Only the colors of black and white are on the cover, or a black and white photograph is on the cover.
26.Sword and Sorcery Cover: The book cover depicts a fantasy scene.
27. To Protect and Serve Cover: The cover depicts a police officer or fireman.
28. Kids R'Us Cover: A child, baby or children are on the cover.
29. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys Cover: The hero is wearing a cowboy hat or other gear on the cover.
30. Spooky Cover: The cover looks scary or horrific.
31.Supernatural Lover Cover: A supernatural/paranormal scene is on the cover. Hero/heroine looks more than human.
32.Secret Agent Cover: The hero or heroine on the cover is depicted as a spy or secret agent.
33.The A Team Cover: There are at least three persons on the cover.
34.All That Glitters Cover: The cover depicts a high class scene, all the glitz and glitter. Alternatively depicting diamonds or jewels.
35.Prize Fighter Cover: Cover depicts a boxer, martial artist or a mixed martial artist cover.
36.Bearded Cover: The hero has a full beard on the cover.
37.Chrome Dome Cover: The hero is bald on the cover.
38.All Tatted Up Cover: A person on the cover has visible tattoo(es).
39.Beautiful Dress Cover: A figure on the cover is wearing a lovely dress.
40.Cartoon Cover: The cover is illustrated, animated or graphic art (drawn or painted, not photographed).
41.World Tour Cover: The cover features an international city.
42. Once Upon a Time Cover: Cover features elements from a well-known fairy tale.
43. Variation of a Theme Cover: A cover that is an homage to classic literature or classic movies, tv.
44. Beauty in the Eye Cover: A cover that is just really gorgeous.
45. Kooky Cover: Strange or weird cover.
46. Four Seasons Cover: The cover distinctively conveys one of the four seasons: winter, spring, summer or fall.
47. Biker Boy or Babe Cover: The person on the cover is riding a motorcycle.
48. Au Natural Cover: The person on the cover is mostly or fully undressed.
49. Bookaholic Cover: Book(s) are depicted on the cover.
50. Do Not Comprehend Cover: The cover makes absolutely no sense.
51. Nerds Are Sexy Cover: Read a book with a nerdy looking person on the cover.
52. Masquerade Cover: Read a book where the cover model is wearing a mask or their face is obscured.
53. All Sexed Up Cover: The cover makes it clear that this book is super sexy!
54. Magic Man/Black Magic Woman: The character on the cover appears to be using magic/casting a spell.


As Always.....
Bonus: Feel free to choose some covers of your own that don't necessarily fit into the above choices. Just tell us what your criteria is.

Challenge Participants

2023 Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group General Challenge

2023 is here, so it's time for our new Dangerous Hero Group Challenge.

You set a personal goal for how many dangerous hero-centric (or spotlighting) books this year.

Sign up here by creating a tag on your bookshelf. https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...

You can also comment on the associated thread here.

Challenge Participants List

Angela: 150
Natalie: 15
Danielle TBH: 15
Nine: 50

Danielle The Book Huntress
DHASG 2023 Narrow My Pile Challenge
Date: 1-January-2023 to 31-January-2023

My Shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Goal: Read 15 books from this list of books that I own and have not read for years, books in series I need to, and new authors I want to start reading.

Challenge Participants List

This challenge is for those of us who need help narrowing down their TBR piles. Here's a way to help you get those books read and to have fun and no pressure in the process.

Dates: 1 January-December 31, 20223

Rules:
1. Any DHASG member may participate.
2. Sign up here and engage with the participants on this challenge. If your profile is private, you will need to list all the books you want to be chosen for in this challenge. Otherwise, you can link to a shelf that you create for books you'd like to be chosen for the challenge. On the challenge page, you can create a shelf for books you'd like to qualify for the challenge. Please include at least 30 books to keep things interesting.
3. A book can only count once for the challenge.
4. No rereads (the goal is to read new to you books on your TBR pile).
5. You may choose as many or as few books you want to read for this challenge. If you read all the books you originally set as a goal, keep reading and setting new goals through the rest of the year.

On your thread, you will list the books separately by number and when you read them. You will need to update your feed with the recommendations and when you read them.

Your suggestion buddy will reply to your thread with a book or list of books they are recommending that you read. Participants may also keep track of books they recommend on their own feed. (it goes without saying that we all have different tastes, so let's refrain from making disparaging comments about people's reading tastes.)

6. Please avoid posting spoilers on any books. If you want to put a star rating by the book that's great (you can always link to your review if you'd like).

7. This is a new challenge format, so please feel free to make suggestions to facilitate the process.

8. I don't think there should be a penalty for dnf'ing the book. However, If you don't finish it, you don't get a point for it. You can have your buddy recommend another book in that case.

Here is the challenge sign up page:
https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...

I'm working on the challenges this week. I will post them and send a message when I have most of them done. Happy New Year!

DemetraP wrote: "The hero is not dangerous. But he likes to talk dirty and wear Christmas themed bow ties. "

You had me laughing at the Christmas themed bowties!

Hello 2023!

What books are you reading this year?

I would like to get back to reading more physical books. I haven't been reading as much because of life stuff, and I really miss the physical practice of reading a book. I think I will set a goal for myself to read at least 10 physical books this year.

Do you have any reading goals for the new year? Let's discuss them here.

Arch wrote: "It’s hard finding good books nowadays. I miss those times, back in the day, when a book grabbed me from the first page and it was hard for me to put down.

For a while now, I have been wanting to ..."

Sweet Liar is an old favorite of mine as well, Arch.

Darcy wrote: "I got back to re-reading favorites, those comfort reads, where you love the characters and know what is going to happen, but don't care, because you love them!"

I think that's a great way to fall back in love with reading. I need to do something in 2023 to inspire me. I want to read more, but I just don't have the time or energy.

It's probably no surprise that I have been in a protracted reading slump. It's a combination of being overwhelmed with life responsibilities, having some health problems, and not being inspired to read much lately. I would love fall back in love with reading.

Which books give you that first love feeling again?

I would love some stories about Vasha, Arch!

I loved this installment, Arch! I am very curious about Hester and the Valhalla school. I love how Cop and Vasha talk in code. I always love Cop and Sanjay flirting. Short but sweet installment, Arch!

It seems like Evelyn was glad that Cop dealt with Larry. I really admire your ability to visualize your stories in your head, and i'm so glad that you keep writing consistently, even with how busy life is. Looking forward to the next installment!

I'm so sorry I got behind reading your story, Arch! Three great installments.

Is the Malcolm guy going to be a recurring character?

The Kaylin/James/Sanjar situation is getting really edgy. I can see fireworks coming.


I liked the way Cop handled Evelyn's jerk ex-boyfriend.

Thanks for sharing! Keep them coming.

Your shrimp-stuffed baked potatoes made me hungry!

That was such a good installment, Arch. The chemistry is off the charts. I love a man who cooks!

Congratulations on the 12 year anniversary of Trespassing!

Natalie wrote: "I’m currently reading by Lisa Kleypas. It’s a book I’ve been meaning to read for some time and I’m loving it so far."

I love her books. Cam Rohan is to die for.