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March Update

Name	% Progress to goal
Gabby	76%
Toni	70%
Sammy	53%
Carmen	47%
Jessica 45%
Charlie	43%
Melindam42%
Cindy	42%
Cheryl	37%
KelB	37%
MelanieJoy 37%
Elena	34%
Marty	33%
The other Sandy	33%
Wendy	33%
Cordelia32%
Keely	32%
Cat	32%
Jim	30%
Karen ⊰✿30%
Trisha	30%
Angie ☯29%
Elizabeth28%
Janis	27%
Karen ♐26%
Lexi	26%
Vicki Willis26%
Linda C	25%
Marla	25%
Sophie (mod)	25%
Jenny	24%

+++++++++++++++++++
Yasmine	23%
Melanie	23%
Patty	22%
Chrissie20%
Rocsana	20%
Sophie	20%
Jenner	18%
Jillypenny15%
Eldarwen13%
Judy	12%
Annalisa10%
Sonja	10%
Roe	8%
Jamie	6%
✿Danielle✿5%
Christina4%
Denise	3%
Jenn 	3%
Gwen|| Bookish Blondie	1%

Book 5 thread is now open with a nominal start date of 14 April
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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Catching up?

Book 1 discussion thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Book 2 discussion thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Book 2.5 discussion thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Book 3 Discussion thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Book 3.5 Discussion thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Book 4 Discussion thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

This thread is open to discuss Wind and Truthby Brandon Sanderson.



The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive―the iconic epic fantasy masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies, from acclaimed bestselling author Brandon Sanderson.

Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare―and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium’s place has thrown everything into disarray.

Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide―Adolin in Azimir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah at Thaylen City. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons . . . and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar.

At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the mystery behind the Unmade Ba-Ado-Mishram and her involvement in the enslavement of the singer race and in the ancient Knights Radiants killing their spren. And Dalinar and Navani seek an edge against Odium’s champion that can be found only in the Spiritual Realm, where memory and possibility combine in chaos. The fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance.

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2012 - Reverse Chronological
December
• Baby, It's cold outside! December Reading Challenge
• Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: November/December 2012 ...continues...

November
• Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: November/December 2012
• One Enchanted Evening Reading Challenge (October/November) ...continues...

October
• One Enchanted Evening Reading Challenge (October/November)
• October's Superstitions Challenge

September
• “Takeover” Challenge: September, 2012

August
• Blue Moon Challenge

June/July
• Design Your Perfect Wedding Reading Challenge

April/May
• Create Your Perfect Prom Night Reading Challenge

• April Showers Bring May Flowers Reading Challenge
       - Was a 2011 challenge; resurrected for 2012.

February/March
• March Reading Rainbow Challenge

• Design Your Own Perfect Valentine's Day Date Reading Challenge

December/January
• New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball Challenge

Continuing
• Southern Belle Reading Challenge
       - Started as a September 2011 Challenge; turned into 6 month/Yearly.

2011 - Chronological
• January's New Year's Extravaganza Challenge

• February Let It Be Love Challenge

• March Madness Reading Challenge

• [March's] Luck of the Irish Challenge

• April Showers Bring May Flowers April/May

• Something Old, Something New June Challenge

• July's Baby You're A Firework Challenge

• August End of Summer Beach Blast Reading Challenge

• September's Labor of Love Reading Challenge

• October's Creature Feature Reading Challenge

• November's Feast of Flavor Reading Challenge

• Singing in the snow: December's Reading Challenge

• A "Classic" Home for the Holidays Challenge


2010 Chronological
[The] TBR Challenge, August, 2010

• October Challenge

• November's Heaping Helpings Reading Challenge

• December Reading in a Winter Wonderland Challenge

2013 - Reverse Chronological
• November Challenge: A November to Remember
• Fall & Winter Seasonal Challenge: ‘Tis the season… for B.I.N.G.O.
• Build-A-Monster (The October Reading Challenge)
• September 2013 Takeover Challenge
Summer: June, July, August, September
• Beach Blanket Bingo
• Camp Gottaread Summer Reading Challenge
• Summer Camping Reading Challenge
June
• June Bugs & the Jitterbug
May
• The May Tea Time Reading Challenge
April
• April's 3 Rs (Resurgence, Rejuvenation & Rebirth) Reading Challenge
March
• March's Going Green Reading Challenge
February
• Who Do You Love B.I.N.G.O.? February Reading Challenge
January
• Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: November/December 2012/January 2013 ...continues...

2015 - Reverse Chronological
• Make Your Own Pizza
• Sliding Maze
• July:Book-Pictionary
• Doughnuts and Donuts
• Major League Baseball Challenge
• ANZAC Challenge
• Very Superstitous
• Stacie's Marvelous March Challenge
• The Amazing Hemispheric Race Challenge
• 50 Shades of Grey
• Time for Tea


2014 - Reverse Chronological
• Family Tree
• Horses for Courses
• Buddy Writing Challenge
• October:A Peanuts Reading Challenge
• There be Treasure
• September's A Pirate's Life for Me Reading Challenge
• Amazing August
• July Challenge: Hot & Cold
• June Challenge: Get Royal
• Boredom Buster YA Summer Reading Challenge
• A Summer Romance Reading Challenge
• Mostly May Idioms: ~ May Expresses Itself ( May 2014)
• The NBRC Mods’ April Showers Scavenger Hunt
• March's Make a Wish Reading Challenge
• A Few of my Favorite Things (February) Challenge
• Winter into Spring Seasonal B.I.N.G.O. 2014
• January Challenge: Vices or Vitues?

Link to participant names and song titles:
https://eurovision.tv/event/basel-202...

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Monthly Challenges ~ Spessartite Coin

Earn your Spessartite Coins with the Monthly Challenges.

To Earn a Spessartite Coin:
One Coin upon reaching highest book level (Fireworks, light show, and a wink )

Learn about Gem coins here

Eurovision is back for 2025!

Live from Basel, Switzerland, the 69th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in May 2025. With dazzling performances, outrageous costumes, and a celebration of music and unity, Eurovision continues to bring Europe (and beyond!) together.

This year, 38 countries are participating, including returning favourites and a few surprises. As always, the “Big Five” — France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom — automatically qualify for the final, along with the host country, Switzerland.

DURATION
April 1 – May 31, 2025

Note: The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, on Saturday 17 May with Semi-Finals on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 May. Ideally you should aim to finish your books in time for the grand final, but we will give you until the end of May ;)


How To Play

Option One: Spell-It-Out
Choose a 2025 Eurovision song title or country name and spell it out using the first letter of:
- Book title (ignoring “A,” “An,” or “The”)
- Series name
- Author’s first or last name
- Character’s first, last, or nickname
- Audiobook narrator or translator’s first or last name

Option Two: Country Challenge
Pick your favourite participating countries and read:
- Books set in those countries
- Books by authors from those countries
- Books that feature characters from those countries

Option Three: Song Challenge
Use the 2025 Eurovision entries (song titles or artist names) and do a spell-it-out or read books that thematically connect to the lyrics or titles.

Option Four: Mix & Match
Combine any of the above options to create your own Eurovision-inspired reading journey!


2025 Participating Countries
(As of March 2025 – subject to updates)

🇦🇱 Albania
🇦🇲 Armenia
🇦🇺 Australia
🇦🇹 Austria
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇨🇾 Cyprus
🇨🇿 Czechia
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇫🇮 Finland
🇫🇷 France
🇬🇪 Georgia
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇷 Greece
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇮🇱 Israel
🇮🇹 Italy
🇱🇻 Latvia
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇲🇹 Malta
🇲🇩 Moldova
🇲🇪 Montenegro
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
🇳🇴 Norway
🇵🇱 Poland
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇸🇲 San Marino
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇸🇮 Slovenia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇬🇧 United Kingdom


Levels

🎤 Big Hair – 1–5 books
💨 Wind Machine – 6–10 books
🕺 90s Boy Band Dancing – 11–15 books
✨ Unexpected Costume Reveal – 16–20 books
🎆 Fireworks, Light Show, and a Wink – 21+ books

This challenge has been refreshed and reposted here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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Seasonal Challenges ~ Citrine Coin

Earn your Citrine Coins with Seasonal Challenges joined on or after April 1, 2016.

To Earn a Citrine Coin:
One Coin upon reaching "Garden of Words Master" Level.

Learn about Gem coins here

List of flowers and their meanings for inspiration

The following list was originally from iflorist
A
Absinth/Wormwood: Separation and Torment of Love
Acacia: Platonic Love, concealed love
Aconite/Monkshood: Misanthropy and Poisonous Words
Adams's Needle: A Friend in Need
Adonis: Recollection of Life's Pleasure
Almond: Virginity and Fruitfulness
Almond Blossom: Hope and Watchfulness
Aloe: Wisdom and Integrity
Allspice: Compassion
Alyssum (sweet): Worth beyond beauty
Amaranth: Fidelity
Amaranth, Globe: Unchangeable
Amaryllis: Pastoral Poetry, Pride
Ambrosia: Your Love is reciprocated
Anemone: Refusal and Abandonment, Forsaken
Apple: Symbol of Perpetual Concord
Apricot Blossom: Timid Love
Abor Vitae: True Friendship
Arbutus: Thee only do I Love
Artemesia: Symbol of Dignity
Asphodel: Languor and Regret
Aster: Daintiness, Symbol of Love
Azalea: Fragile and Ephemeral Passion
B
Baby's Breath: Happiness
Bay Wreath: Reward of Merit
Begonia: "Beware! I am fanciful!"
Bindweed: Coquette and Busybody
Bittersweet: Truth
Blackthorn/Sloe: Difficulty and Austerity
Blue Bell: Delicacy and Humility
Burdock: Importunity and Boredom
Buttercup: Childishness
C
Cactus: Bravery and Endurance
Camellia: Excellence and Steadfastness
Camellia, red: You're a flame in my heart
Camellia, white: You're adorable
Camomile: Initiative and Ingenuity
Candytuft: Indifference
Canterbury Bell: Constancy and Warning
Cardinal Flower: Distinction and Splendor
Carnation: Fascination
Carnation, Pink: Emblem of Mother's Day, I will never forget you
Carnation, Purple: Antipathy and Capriciousness
Carnation, Red: Admiration, my heart aches for you
Carnation, Striped: No, Sorry, I cannot be with you
Carnation, White: Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence
Carnation, Yellow: Disdain and Rejection
Cedar Leaf: "I live for thee"
Chestnut: Independence and Injustice
China Aster: Jealousy and After-thought
Chrysanthemum: You are a wonderful friend
Chrysanthemum, Red: I love you
Chrysanthemum, White: Truth
Chrysanthemum, Yellow: Slighted Love
Cinnamon: Love and Beauty
Clematis: Artifice and Ingenuity
Clove: Dignity and Restraint
Clover: Fertility and Domestic Virtue
Clover, Four leafed: Symbol Of Good Luck
Clover, Five leafed: Symbol Of Bad Luck
Cockscomb/Celosia: Silliness or Foppery
Coltsfoot: Maternal Love and Care
Columbine: Cuckoldry and Deserted Love
Convolvulus: Humble Perseverance
Coreopsis: Always cheerful
Cornflower: Delicacy
Crane's-bill/Wild Geranium: Constancy and Availability
Crocus: Youthful Gladness, Attachment, Cheerfulness
Crown Imperial: Majesty and Power
Cyclamen: Resignation & Goodbye
D
Daffodil: Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love
Dahlia: Good Taste
Daisy: Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love
Dandelion: Oracle of Time and Love, Faithfulness, Happiness
Day Lily/Hemerocallis: Emblem Of The Mother
Delphinium: Airy
Dogwood: Durability
E
Edelweiss: Daring & Noble Courage
Eglantine: Spring & Poetry
Elderberry Blossom: Humility and Kindness
Everlasting: Constancy
F
Fennel: Strength
Fern: Sincerity, Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter
Fir: Time & Evaluation
Forget-me-not: Faithful Love, Memories
Forsynthia: Anticipation
Fuchsia: Amiability
G
Gardenia: "I love you in secret"
Geranium, Oak-leaf: Friendship
Geranium, Rose: Preference
Gillyflower, Pink: Bonds Of Affection
Gladiolus: Strength Of Character, I am really sincere
Gloxinia: Love at first sight
Goldenrod: Treasure And Good Fortune
H
Heather, Purple: Admiration, Beauty and Solitude
Heather, Pink: "Good Luck"
Heather, White: Protection From Danger
Heliotrope: Devotion, Eternal Love
Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty
Holly: Foresight
Hollyhock: Ambition and Liberality
Honeysuckle: Sweetness Of Disposition
Hyacinth: Games & Sports
Hyacinth, purple: I am sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow
Hyacinth, white: Loveliness, I will pray for you
Hyacinth, yellow: Jealousy
Hydrangea : Vanity, Thank you for understanding, Frigidity
I
Iris: Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me
Ivy: Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
J
Jasmine, Red: Folly and Glee
Jasmine, White: Amiability and Cheerfulness
Jasmine, Yellow: Timidity and Modesty
Jonquil: Violent Sympathy and Desire, Love me, Affection returned
L
Lady's Slipper: Capricious Beauty
Larkspur: Open Heart
Laurel: Success and Renown
Lavender: Constancy
Lilac, Mauve: "Do You Still Love Me"
Lilac, Pink: Youth and Acceptance
Lilac, White: "My First Dream Of Love"
Lily, Calla: Majestic Beauty
Lily, Day: Coquetry
Lily, Orange: Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride
Lily, White: Majesty and Purity, Virginity
Lily-Of-The-Valley: Purity and Humility, Sweetness
Lotus: Mystery and Truth
Love-In-The-Mist/Nigell: Delicacy and Perplexity
M
Magnolia: Dignity, Splendid Beauty
Marigold: Sacred Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy
Marjoram: Comfort and Consolation
Marvel-Of-Peru: Flame of Love
Mistletoe: Affection and Love
Mimosa: Sensitivity
Myrtle: Love, Mirth and Joy
N
Narcissus: Egotism, Formality
Nasturtium: Patriotism
O
Oleander: Beauty and Grace
Orange Blossom: Your Purity Equals Your Loveliness, Innocence, Eternal Love
Orange Mock: Deceit
Orchid: Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement
P
Pansy: Thoughtful Recollection
Passionflower: Faith and Piety
Peach Blossom: Generosity and Bridal Hope
Pear Blossom: Health and Hope
Peony: Healing, Life, Happy Marriage, Gay life
Peppermint: Warmth of Feelings
Periwinkle, Blue: Early Friendship
Periwinkle, White: Pleasures of Memory
Petunia: Anger and Resentment
Phlox: Sweet Dreams
Plum Blossom: Beauty and Longevity
Poinsettia: "Be of Good Cheer"
Poppy: Imagination, Dreaminess, Eternal sleep
Poppy, yellow: Wealth, Success
Primrose: Young Love, I cannot live without you
Primrose, evening: Inconstancy
Q
Queen Anne's Lace: Fantasy
R
Rose, Bridal: Happy Love
Rose, Carolina: Love Is Dangerous
Rose, Christmas: Peace and Tranquility
Rose, Coral/Orange: Enthusiasm, Desire
Rose, Dark Pink: Thank you
Rose, Light Pink: Admiration
Rose, Musk: Capricious Beauty
Rose, Pale: Friendship
Rose, Peach: Let's get together, Closing of the deal
Rose, Pink: Love, Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please believe me
Rose, Pink & White: I love you still and always will
Rose, Red: Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done
Rose, Red & Yellow: Congratulations
Rose, White: Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness and Innocence

Rose, White on Red: Unity/Flower Emblem of England
Rose, Yellow: Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back, Remember me
Rose, Yellow & Orange: Passionate thoughts
Rosemary: Constancy, Fidelity and Loyalty
S
Salvia, Blue: "I Think of You"
Smilax: Lovely
Snapdragon: Presumption, Deception, Gracious lady
Snowdrop: Hope and Consolation
Spearmint: Warmth of Sentiment
Spider Flower: Elope with me
Statice: Lasting Beauty
Stephanotis: Happiness in marriage
Stock: Bonds of affection, You will always be beautiful to me
Sunflower: Homage and Devotion
Sweet Basil: Good Luck
Sweet Pea: Departure, Blissful pleasure, Thanks for a lovely time
Sweet William: Gallantry, Finesse and Perfection
T
Thrift: Sympathy
Thyme: Courage and Activity
Tiger Lily: Wealth and Pride
Tuberose: Dangerous Pleasures
Tulip: Symbol of The Perfect Lover
Tulip, Red: Believe me, Declaration of love
Tulip, Variegated: Beautiful eyes
V
Violet: Modesty and Simplicity
Viscaria: Will you dance with me?
W
Wallflower: Friendship and Adversity
Water Lily: Eloquence and Persuasion
Wisteria: Youth and Poetry
Withered Flowers: Rejected love
X
Xeranthemum: Eternity and Immortality
Y
Yarrow: Healing
Z
Zinnia: Thoughts of Absent Friends
Zinnia, Pink: Lasting Affection

Spring: April Showers Bring May Flowers

If you've read historical novels of the Victorian-era there is a good chance you've come across a book where flowers were used to symbolize how an individual felt about another. The language of flowers, sometimes called floriography, was a means of communication in which various flowers, colors, and even the way the arrangement was worn or presented held secret meaning, allowing individuals to express heartfelt emotions and feelings which otherwise might have gone unspoken. The nuances of the language are now mostly forgotten and tend to vary by source.

For this challenge you may read:

Option 1 - a combination of books that spell out a type of flower: can use 1st letter of title (or of the next word if a, the, an, etc are first word), 1st letter of a character's name who is in the book, or the first letter of the author's first or last name
Option 2 - a combination of books that mention flowers in them
Option 3 - a combination of books that use floriology in the book
Option 4 - a combination of books that have characters with floral names
Option 5 - a combination of books that mention a flower in the title
Option 6 - a combination of books that have covers that are the color of your favorite flower
Option 7 - any combination of the above

Duration: April 1st - May 31st.

Levels:
🌱 Sprouting Reader
Read 1–5 books

🌷 Floriographer-in-Training
Read 6–12 books

🌸 Petal Prodigy
Read 13–20 books

🌼 Garden of Words Master
Read 21+ books


Challenge originally created and posted by Lisarenee in 2011 here