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Level: 13 + books
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Option: Anything Goes
Level: Water Logged 41-45 books
CARD ONE
Sunglasses: Read a book with sunglasses on the cover. Or read a book about a bodyguard.
Umbrella: Read a book with an umbrella or parasol on the cover.
Blanket: Read a book with a blanket on the cover. Or with a title that starts with one of the letters from the word "blanket."
Beach: Read a book with a beach picture on the cover. Or book with beach related object on cover.
Life Preserver: Read a book with a life preserver on the cover, is either orange or white, or is so light weight it might float.
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Boat/Ship: Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover. (Or any part of a ship is showing, such as a guardrail.)
Beach Bag: Read a book that you might tuck into your beach bag for a great summer read.
Visor Hat: Read a book with a visor or hat on the cover.
Seashell: Read a book with a seashell on the cover. Or has a close up of an ear.
Passport: Read a book set somewhere you would need a passport to visit.
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Waves: Read a controversial book, or one making waves. Or shows waves on the cover.
Ice Cream: Read a book showing ice cream on the cover.
Free Space: Reader's Choice.
Cocktails: Read a book with a cocktail on the cover.
Sand Castles: Read a book with a castle on the cover, sand or otherwise.
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Blockbuster: Read a summer blockbuster.
Swimming: Read a book where the main character is a smimmer, or there is someone swimming or floating on a raft on the cover.
Lifeguard: Read a book about a lifeguard, or the cover model is certainly built like one.
Sunburn: Read a book with a predominantly pink or red color cover.
Beach Towel: Read a book that shows a beach towel on the cover, or is bright & multicolored like more beach towels.
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Tan: Read a book showing someone with a great tan, or with a predominantly tan color cover.
Cricket: Read a book where someone plays cricket.
Volleyball: Read a book where someone plays volleyball, or there is quick-witted bantering back and forth.
Seaweed: Read a book that is predominantly dark green, shows weeds on the cover, or has a tangled plot.
Mermaids: Read a book about a mermaid, or is about a singer.
CARD TWO
Heat: Read a book that depicts heat on the cover, or is H.O.T., or where the protagonist is “packing heat” (i.e. a gun).
Dogs: Read a book about a dog, or where a dog plays a major part in the plot-point.
Sun: Read a book with a sun on the cover.
Frisbee: Read a book that flies by, or is a “freebie.”
Fish & Chips: Read a book that has a fish on the cover, where the protagonists go fishing, or has an author or character named Chip. Or the cover shows gambling chips, wood chips, potato chips. Or is set in the U.K.
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Flippers: Read a book with flippers on the cover, or you find yourself flipping the pages quickly.
Travel: Read a book where the protagonists travels.
Sunbathing: Read a book where someone sunbathes. Or the person on the cover would make a great bathing beauty.
Bar-B-Q: Read a book with a bit of a bite to it. (i.e. with vampires!)
Swimsuit: Read a book with a swimsuit on the cover.
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Pippies: Pippies are small Australian crabs. Read a book with a crab on the cover or takes place in Australia.
Shorts: Read an anthology of short stories, or is a novella.
Free Space: Reader’s Choice.
Sizzle!: Read a hot romance.
Beach Chair: Read a book with a chair on the cover.
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Sunglasses: Read a book with sunglasses on the cover, or is about a bodyguard.
Sandals: Read a book showing sandals on the cover.
Baseball: Read a book about baseball, or is ninth in the series.
Picnic: Read a book with a picnic basket on the cover, or where someone goes on a picnic.
Lazy Days: Read a book that is set in the lazy days of summer.
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Waves: Read a controversial book, or one making waves. Or shows waves on the cover.
Sundress: Read a book with a sundress on the cover.
Road Trip!: Read a book where the protagonists take a road trip.
Fan: Read a book by an author of whom you are a fan. Or one where you have to fan yourself to cool off.
Summer Movie: Read a book that has been made into a summer movie.
CARD THREE
Watermelon: Read a book with a predominantly green, pink, white or black cover. Or one with a watermelon on the cover.
Pedicure: Read a book depicting a nice pedicure. Or one you read any part of while getting a pedicure.
Camp: Read a book that takes place in a camp. Or one that is a ghost story.
Straw bag: Read a book that fits nicely into your straw bag.
Lemonade: Read book with a yellow cover or where things turn sour.
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National Park: Summer is the most popular time for visiting one of these. Read a book that is set in a National Park.
• Nat'l Geographic U.S. National Parks
• Nat'l Geographic Canada National Parks
• Nat'l Geographic European National Parks
• Nat'l Geographic U.K. National Parks
Car Wash: Read a book with a car on the cover.
Halter Tops: Read a book that is bit skimpy.
Starfish: Read a book that has a lot of five star ratings, or one with a star on the cover.
Fireflies: Read a Sci-Fi book, or one with fireflies on the cover.
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Staycation: Read a book that takes place near where you life.
Water Balloon: Read a book where a surprise attack occurs. Or has a multiple-colored cover. Or where something mischievous happened within the book. Or the action is set in Brazil, New Orleans, or during Carnival or Mardi Grass. Or has maybe has some samba dancing?
Free Space: Reader’s Choice.
S’mores: Read a book with chocolate on the cover, is super sweet, or has a dark brown cover.
Double Scoop: Read a two in one book (two stories), or is written by two authors.
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Blackberries: Read a book that is dark blue, or has berries or fresh fruit on the cover.
Vacation: Read a book set somewhere you would like to take your ideal vacation.
State Fair: Read a book that is set turning a county or state fair, or won a prize. Or is set in an amusement park or circus.
Sunflower: Read a book with a flower on the cover.
Convertible: Read a book that is available to you in two formats. (i.e. Both eBook and audio, or both audio and hardcover.)
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Shade: Read a book showing shade or shadows.
Wimbledon: Read a book with a protagonist that plays tennis, that is set in England, or that you read between June 24th through July 7th.
Bon Fires: Read a book with fire on the cover.
Breezy: Read a book that is light and breezy. Or depicts wind on the cover.
Saltwater Taffy: Read a book that pulls you into the plot.


a: How many books on your NetGalley shelf
88 as of the 1st of June
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c: What your Netgalley feedback ratio is
21%
2. During the month, read the NetGalley books that you can AND update your post with your reviews. (You can do this after each book or wait until the end of the month.)
3. At the end of the month, update your post and with:
a: What books you read
b: Link(s) to your review(s)**
c: Your updated shelf count
d: Your updated books to read
e: Your updated ratio

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Duration: 10/06/17 - ?
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Level: Bibliophile 26 Letters
A Avoiding The Pity Party 10/08/18
B The Business of the 21st Century 11/10/18
C Courting Trouble 16/08/18
D The Dry 30/10/18
E Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win 21/11/18
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H Household Gold 15/10/18
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Duration: 10/08/18 - 10/08/19
Level: Bibliophile 26 Letters
A Avoiding The Pity Party 10/08/18
B The Business of the 21st Century 11/10/18
C Courting Trouble 16/08/18
D The Dry 30/10/18
E Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win 21/11/18
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Duration: 01/06/17 - 31/08/17
Level:Oh, those summer nights! 26+ books
1. Summer Location
Choose the perfect location for your romance. Read a book that is set in that location, or from a local author. Or use book covers or titles.
2. Summer Lovers
Who's going to live a Summer Romance? Do you have a favorite book couple? Or some favorite characters that you want to see together? Or do you prefer to create your ideal couple? Tell us who (or how) your Summer Lovers will be using one of the two options:
Option 2: Create your Summer Lovers: Read books that allow to create your ideal couple - from name, to eye color, to tattoos, or how tall they are... your choice.
1. Using book Covers
2. Author's name
3. Character's name
4. Using Words in the title
5. Using characteristics from the book
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3. How they met
Was it love at first sight? Did they hate each other? Or did they just tripped over each others feet?
Read a book that has one of the situations of their first encounter. Or use Book Covers or Titles.

Love at first sight on a train
4. First Date
How was their first date? Magical? Dinner and a movie? A long walk on the beach? Time to let us know.
Step 1:Using book titles, create a story or a paragraph telling the perfect first date for your summer romance.
Step 2:Read the books used on step 1.
5. Summer Days & Nights
The summer romance days are spend playing at the beach, playing with friends, hiking, canoeing, having fun together, while the nights are spend around a fire or watching the stars, or just being romantic. Every single summer romance has at least a sunrise or sunset watching. Read two books, one for your summer days and other for the summer nights.
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6. How hot was the romance?
Read a book that represents the "temperature" of the romance. From a young adult romance - sweet and innocent... to a more steamier one. Or opt for the spell-it-out version, with W.A.R.M. or S.I.Z.Z.L.I.N.G. for example.
7. Every couple needs a song
Tell us the song of your Summer Romance. Read books that relate to it - words in title or in book - or use the spell-it-out option.
8. Summer Romance Movie
The inspiration for this challenge was the song Summer Nights from the movie Grease. Choose your favorite summer movie and read books that fit. Instructions are on message #2
9. Favorite Memories
When you think of your summer romance which memories you treasure best? Read books which cover depicts your favorite memories.
10. Will you write?
Most Summer Romances come to an end. Choose books that have words meaning "end" or "good bye" in the title. or that have letters or other type of messages on the cover.

Duration: 01/06/17 - 31/07/17
The first item on the agenda is to decided who is getting married. Are you acting as the wedding planner/match maker for this event or one of the actual participants? Are you creating the wedding of the century for you or for two of your favorite book characters whom if they only had the same author writing them would surely have gotten together.
- Read 1 or more books which include your favorite romance hero and/or heroine (depending on your role in this ceremony) or do an optional spell-it-out of the character's name (first, last, or full). Sorry guys this one only gets one guy and one girl since well, bigamy is illegal.
C Stephen R. Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change 18/06/17
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- You may pick one or more books that have a 'to die for' dress/suit you fell in love with on the cover, or the title has a dress/outfit in the title (example The Bride Wore Black) or do a spell-it-out challenge using the color of your dress, name of the color you choose, etc.
The third item on you agenda is to pick your rings.
- read one or books depending on how you'll do this portion. You may read a book with wedding bands on the cover or do a spell-it-out challenge of the the material that make up your rings-- G*O*L*D, S*I*L*V*E*R, etc
The fourth item on the agenda is to pick out the color scheme for your wedding. You may want to keep in mind the color you want for your flowers, the color you want for your bridesmaid's dresses, or the color of the groom's eyes.
- For this read one or more books with the colors in the title or one or more books that correspond to the colors in your scheme or do a spell-it-out of your colors
Fifthly, choose your bridal bouquet.
- Read one of more books which
* include the color(s) or names of the flowers in your bridal bouquet
* opt for a spell-it-out of what you'd like
* opt to read a book with a picture of what you'd like for your bridal bouquet on the cover.
The sixth item on the agenda is to choose your wedding cake.
-Read one of more book that
* describes the color and/or flavor of your cake
* with a cake you like on the cover or the word 'cake' in the title
(Spell-it-outs are as always, acceptable)
The seventh item on your agenda is to select a keepsake for you and your spouse. (This one is optional)
- Read a book with a picture of it on the cover or in the title.
The eighth item on the agenda is to pick your mode of transportation.
- Read 1 or more books which contain some means of transportation on the cover on in the book that you'd like to ride away in after the wedding. You may, if you like, do a spell-it-out challenge.
The ninth item on the agenda is to pick your song for the first dance.
- You may choose one or more books with couple dancing on the cover, have dancing or opt to do our ever popular spell-it-out challenge of your favorite song.
The tenth item on the agenda is to pick an entree or restaurant for the reception.
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* with a restaurant, feast, dinner item, or food item on the cover (pizza, chicken kiev, ham, etc)
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* which will be used to do a spell-it-out of your favorite food entree.
Lastly, pick your honeymoon destination.
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* do a spell-it-out challenge.

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Option: Spell-It-Out
Level: Solid Chocolate 25+ books
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Duration:06/06/17 - ?
Option: 1. Spell It Out
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A Abandoned 26/06/17
M The Mother Road 02/07/17
A The Art of Keeping Secrets 27/06/17
R Richard Glover Flesh Wounds 15/06/17
O Osamah Sami Good Muslim Boy 02/01/18
K Kinsey Millhone A is for Alibi 22/10/17
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A Allegiant 15/07/18
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H Harrison, Deanne Avoiding The Pity Party 10/08/18
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C Stephen R. Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change 18/06/17
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R Rebecca Shopaholic Abroad 03/01/19
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H Harper Drummond The Greatest Gift 24/10/18
P Steve W. Price Household Gold 15/10/18
P Philippa Gregory The Red Queen 30/09/18
O Jeff Olson The Slight Edge 14/12/18
G Lisa Genova Still Alice 02/04/18
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A Andrew Christmas Masquerade 03/01/19
B Saroo Brierley Lion : Saroo Brierley 23/02/18
B Brave and Awake: A Story of Authentic Becoming 25/03/18
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K Hannah Kent The Good People 27/01/18
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P Paxton, Holly Holly & Mistletoe: A Hiatt Regency Classic Christmas Duet 03/01/19
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M The Mother Road 02/07/17
A The Art of Keeping Secrets 27/06/17
R Richard Glover Flesh Wounds 15/06/17
O Osamah Sami Good Muslim Boy 02/01/18
K Kinsey Millhone A is for Alibi 22/10/17
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A Allegiant 15/07/18
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H Harrison, Deanne Avoiding The Pity Party 10/08/18
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C Stephen R. Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change 18/06/17
E The Enchanted Island 31/07/17
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R Rebecca Shopaholic Abroad 03/01/19
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P Steve W. Price Household Gold 15/10/18
P Philippa Gregory The Red Queen 30/09/18
O Jeff Olson The Slight Edge 14/12/18
G Lisa Genova Still Alice 02/04/18
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A Andrew Christmas Masquerade 03/01/19
B Saroo Brierley Lion : Saroo Brierley 23/02/18
B Brave and Awake: A Story of Authentic Becoming 25/03/18
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K Hannah Kent The Good People 27/01/18
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K Robert T. Kiyosaki The Business of the 21st Century 11/10/18
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