June 2015 Challenge – Founding of Father’s Day

[Krysta]

June 2015 Challenge – Founding of Father’s Day
Duration: June 1st – June 30th, 2015

Since we celebrated our mother figures last month, this is the month for the men in our lives! Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries.

Challenge Rules:
→ When you sign up for the challenge, please post some kind of a place saver so that I can link you up under the participants.

→ For each book you read, please indicate the title and the date you finished reading it. Also, when the task gives more than one option to choose from, please make it clear which option you’ve chosen. If the task requires a specific cover, include the book cover.

→ You may only use each book for one task in this challenge, but feel free to use the same titles in other challenges!

→ When you complete the challenge, please post your entire, completed list as a new message to make it easier for everyone to see what you've read, and to have your name marked as "completed".

→ If you decide that you've bitten off more than you can chew, feel free to let me know you'd like to downgrade, or even back out of the challenge. However, please do not delete post. It will mess up the links to other participants' postings if you do.


Difficulty Levels:
Easy – Pick any 2
Medium – Pick any 4
Hard – Pick any 6
Read-a-holic – Read all 8!

Tasks:
➀ Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.
✰ Read a book with a leading male – or – Read a book with a male author

➁ In 1910, a Father's Day celebration was held in Spokane, Washington, at the YMCA by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas.
✰ Read a book that was has a 0, 1, or 9 in the number of pages – or – Read a book that takes place in a state other than the one you were born in

➂ Father’s Day was first celebrated in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910.
✰ Read a book that was published in June – or – Read a book that begins with Y M C or A (excluding The, An, A, etc).

➃ Although initially suggested for June 5, there was not enough time for preparation and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.
✰ Read a book that’s release date was pushed back – or – Read a book that reminds you of another book, or is often compared to another book.

➄ Americans resisted the holiday for its first few decades, viewing it as nothing more than an attempt by merchants to replicate the commercial success of Mother's Day, and newspapers frequently featured cynical and sarcastic attacks and jokes.
✰ Read a book that you’ve been “resisting” or hesitant about – or – Read a book that lists “humor” on the book’s main page under genres.

➅ In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson, who had signed a proclamation establishing Mother's Day, approved the idea of Father’s Day, but never signed a proclamation for it.
✰ Read a book by an author who’s first and last initials are the same – or – Read a book that was given an award or other recognition

➆ In recent years, retailers have adapted to the holiday by promoting greeting cards and traditionally masculine gifts such as electronics and tools. Schools and other children's programs commonly have activities to make Father's Day gifts.
✰ Read a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV show, but the two are not alike – or – Read a book that your father would enjoy

➇ In 2015, Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 21st.
✰ Read a book in which the author’s First and last initials (no middle initials) can be found in FATHERS DAY – or – Read a book published in 2015

[Krysta]

Participants:
(In Alphabetical Order):

In Progress:
Amy
Chakara
Melissa
Suzanne
Vannessa

Completed:
Aly is so friggen bored
Biate
Danielle
Krysta
Larissa

[Krysta]

June 2015 Challenge – Founding of Father’s Day
Duration: June 1st – June 30th, 2015
Finished: 4/4

Tasks:
➁ Read a book that takes place in a state other than the one you were born in
Fifth Grave Past the Light Takes place in New Mexico and I was born in California 6/16

➄ Read a book that lists “humor” on the book’s main page under genres.
Sixth Grave on the Edge 6/26

➅ Read a book by an author who’s first and last initials are the same
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare 6/17

➆ Read a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV show, but the two are not alike
Unbelievable Pretty Little Liars 6/24

[Amy]

Difficulty Levels: Read-a-holic – Read all 8!
6/8

Tasks:
✰ Read a book with a leading male:
The Wedding Beat

✰Read a book that was has a 0, 1, or 9 in the number of pages: 329 pages
Pure

✰ Read a book that begins with Y M C or A:
Married by Mistake

✰ Read a book that reminds you of another book, or is often compared to another book: Reminds me of Southern Vampire Series (TruBlood)
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire

✰ Read a book that you’ve been “resisting” or hesitant about:
Half-Blood

✰ Read a book that was given an award or other recognition:
The Giver

✰ Read a book that your father would enjoy: My father does not read .. but he loves mysteries that include a little romance and a twist.
A Potion to Die For

✰ Read a book in which the author’s First and last initials (no middle initials) can be found in FATHERS DAY:
Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins

[Larissa]

June 2015 Challenge – Founding of Father’s Day
Duration: June 1st – June 30th, 2015
Medium 4/4 COMPLETED!

Tasks:
✔ ➀ Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.
✰ Read a book with a leading male – or – Read a book with a male author Mate Claimed 6/16

✔ ➁ In 1910, a Father's Day celebration was held in Spokane, Washington, at the YMCA by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas.
✰ Read a book that was has a 0, 1, or 9 in the number of pages – or – Read a book that takes place in a state other than the one you were born in
It's Always Been You 309 pages 6/7

✔ ➂ Father’s Day was first celebrated in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910.
✰ Read a book that was published in June – or – Read a book that begins with Y M C or A (excluding The, An, A, etc). Charming the Beast 6/6

✔ ➃ Although initially suggested for June 5, there was not enough time for preparation and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.
✰ Read a book that’s release date was pushed back – or – Read a book that reminds you of another book, or is often compared to another book.
Tiger Magic Reminded me of Obsidian from the New Species series - a fave series of mine! 6/17

➄ Americans resisted the holiday for its first few decades, viewing it as nothing more than an attempt by merchants to replicate the commercial success of Mother's Day, and newspapers frequently featured cynical and sarcastic attacks and jokes.
✰ Read a book that you’ve been “resisting” or hesitant about – or – Read a book that lists “humor” on the book’s main page under genres.

➅ In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson, who had signed a proclamation establishing Mother's Day, approved the idea of Father’s Day, but never signed a proclamation for it.
✰ Read a book by an author who’s first and last initials are the same – or – Read a book that was given an award or other recognition

➆ In recent years, retailers have adapted to the holiday by promoting greeting cards and traditionally masculine gifts such as electronics and tools. Schools and other children's programs commonly have activities to make Father's Day gifts.
✰ Read a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV show, but the two are not alike – or – Read a book that your father would enjoy

➇ In 2015, Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 21st.
✰ Read a book in which the author’s First and last initials (no middle initials) can be found in FATHERS DAY – or – Read a book published in 2015

[Aly is so frigging bored]

I'm in and I'm picking MEDIUM :)
HARD

➁ Read a book that was has a 0, 1, or 9 in the number of pages
One Night with You by Marie Force

➂ Read a book that was published in June
Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh

➃Read a book that’s release date was pushed back
Suddenly One Summer by Julie James

➄ Read a book that you’ve been “resisting” or hesitant about
Full Exposure by Sara Jane Stone

➆ Read a book that your father would enjoy
Purity in Death by J.D. Robb

➇ Read a book published in 2015
Moonlight on Nightingale Way by Samantha Young

[Biate]

This is going to be my first challenge with you guys, so Im in. Just be patient with me though.


June 2015 Challenge – Founding of Father’s Day
Difficulty Level: – Hard = 6 books

TASKS COMPLETED:


✔➀ Read a book with a leading male:
Incandescent = Nix's point of view. He is also a very good and caring father despite being a biker.

✔➁ Read a book that was has a 0, 1, or 9 in the number of pages:
Judgment= 130 PAGES

✔➂ Read a book that begins with Y M C or A (excluding The, An, A, etc):Carnage

➃ Although initially suggested for June 5, there was not enough time for preparation and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.
✰ Read a book that’s release date was pushed back – or – Read a book that reminds you of another book, or is often compared to another book.

✔➄ Read a book that lists “humor” on the book’s main page under genres:
The Virgin Romance Novelist

✔➅ Read a book by an author who’s first and last initials are the same
Seven Years = Dannika Dark

➆ In recent years, retailers have adapted to the holiday by promoting greeting cards and traditionally masculine gifts such as electronics and tools. Schools and other children's programs commonly have activities to make Father's Day gifts.
✰ Read a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV show, but the two are not alike – or – Read a book that your father would enjoy

✔➇ Read a book published in 2015:
Black Rainbow

TOTAL BOOKS READ: 6/6

[Krysta]

You're all linked up!

Biate...happy to have you with us!

[Vannessa]

I'll join in with hard level and will come back with my choices later as I'm off to buy some new books :)

➀ Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.
✰ Read a book with a leading male – or – Read a book with a male author Hell Bent FINISHED June 23rd

➁ In 1910, a Father's Day celebration was held in Spokane, Washington, at the YMCA by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas.
✰ Read a book that was has a 0, 1, or 9 in the number of pages – or – Read a book that takes place in a state other than the one you were born in Justice Calling Has 119 pages FINISHED June 9th

➂ Father’s Day was first celebrated in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910.
✰ Read a book that was published in June – or – Read a book that begins with Y M C or A (excluding The, An, A, etc). Spelled Published June 2nd 2015 FINISHED June 8th

➃ Although initially suggested for June 5, there was not enough time for preparation and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.
✰ Read a book that’s release date was pushed back – or – Read a book that reminds you of another book, or is often compared to another book.

➄ Americans resisted the holiday for its first few decades, viewing it as nothing more than an attempt by merchants to replicate the commercial success of Mother's Day, and newspapers frequently featured cynical and sarcastic attacks and jokes.
✰ Read a book that you’ve been “resisting” or hesitant about – or – Read a book that lists “humor” on the book’s main page under genres.

➅ In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson, who had signed a proclamation establishing Mother's Day, approved the idea of Father’s Day, but never signed a proclamation for it.
✰ Read a book by an author who’s first and last initials are the same – or – Read a book that was given an award or other recognition

➆ In recent years, retailers have adapted to the holiday by promoting greeting cards and traditionally masculine gifts such as electronics and tools. Schools and other children's programs commonly have activities to make Father's Day gifts.
✰ Read a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV show, but the two are not alike – or – Read a book that your father would enjoy Death du Jour My dad doesn't read books, but he loves any sort of crime thriller TV show! FINISHED June 15th

➇ In 2015, Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 21st.
✰ Read a book in which the author’s First and last initials (no middle initials) can be found in FATHERS DAY – or – Read a book published in 2015


READ 4/6

[Suzanne]

Paranormal Addicts & Newbies
June 2015 Challenge – Founding of Father’s Day
Duration: 6/1/2015 - 6/30/2015

Progress: 0 out of 8

Read-a-holic – Read all 8!

Tasks:
➀ Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.
✰ Read a book with a leading male – or – Read a book with a male author

➁ In 1910, a Father's Day celebration was held in Spokane, Washington, at the YMCA by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas.
✰ Read a book that was has a 0, 1, or 9 in the number of pages – or – Read a book that takes place in a state other than the one you were born in

➂ Father’s Day was first celebrated in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910.
✰ Read a book that was published in June – or – Read a book that begins with Y M C or A (excluding The, An, A, etc).

➃ Although initially suggested for June 5, there was not enough time for preparation and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.
✰ Read a book that’s release date was pushed back – or – Read a book that reminds you of another book, or is often compared to another book.

➄ Americans resisted the holiday for its first few decades, viewing it as nothing more than an attempt by merchants to replicate the commercial success of Mother's Day, and newspapers frequently featured cynical and sarcastic attacks and jokes.
✰ Read a book that you’ve been “resisting” or hesitant about – or – Read a book that lists “humor” on the book’s main page under genres.

➅ In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson, who had signed a proclamation establishing Mother's Day, approved the idea of Father’s Day, but never signed a proclamation for it.
✰ Read a book by an author who’s first and last initials are the same – or – Read a book that was given an award or other recognition

➆ In recent years, retailers have adapted to the holiday by promoting greeting cards and traditionally masculine gifts such as electronics and tools. Schools and other children's programs commonly have activities to make Father's Day gifts.
✰ Read a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV show, but the two are not alike – or – Read a book that your father would enjoy

➇ In 2015, Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 21st.
✰ Read a book in which the author’s First and last initials (no middle initials) can be found in FATHERS DAY – or – Read a book published in 2015

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Founding of Father's Day
Duration: 1 -3 June
Difficulty Level: Hard
Completed : 6/6 DONE 6/23

Tasks:
✰ Read a book with a leading male:
Deal With The Devil Completed 6/1

✰ Read a book that was has a 0, 1, or 9 in the number of pages:
Forbidden 212 Pages Completed 6/10

✰ Read a book that was published in June:
Wicked Ride Published 23 June Completed 6/6

✰ Read a book that you’ve been “resisting” or hesitant about :
Sacrifice the Wicked Completed 6/22

✰ Read a book by an author who’s first and last initials are the same:
Against the Dark by Carolyn Crane Completed 6/9

✰ Read a book published in 2015
Sinclair Justice Will Be Published 21 July 2015 Completed 6/4

[Biate]

So originally I was aiming for the Easy Level, but since I just completed that Im going to try for 4 books. :)

[Krysta]

Biate wrote: "So originally I was aiming for the Easy Level, but since I just completed that Im going to try for 4 books. :)"

That's great!
Way to push yourself!

[Melissa]

I'll try reading four of them.


➀ Read a book with a male author - Aforizmalar by Franz Kafka

➁ Read a book that was has a 0, 1, or 9 in the number of pages – Perfection by R.L. Mathewson (219 pages)

➂ Read a book that begins with Y M C or A - Checkmate by R.L. Mathewson

➃ Although initially suggested for June 5, there was not enough time for preparation and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.
✰ Read a book that’s release date was pushed back – or – Read a book that reminds you of another book, or is often compared to another book.

➄ Read a book that lists “humor” on the book’s main page under genres. - Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson

➅ In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson, who had signed a proclamation establishing Mother's Day, approved the idea of Father’s Day, but never signed a proclamation for it.
✰ Read a book by an author who’s first and last initials are the same – or – Read a book that was given an award or other recognition

➆ In recent years, retailers have adapted to the holiday by promoting greeting cards and traditionally masculine gifts such as electronics and tools. Schools and other children's programs commonly have activities to make Father's Day gifts.
✰ Read a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV show, but the two are not alike – or – Read a book that your father would enjoy

➇ In 2015, Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 21st.
✰ Read a book in which the author’s First and last initials (no middle initials) can be found in FATHERS DAY – or – Read a book published in 2015

[Biate]

So I am upping my challenge again to 6 Books now. :)

[Krysta]

That's great Biate!!!

[Whitney]

0/2

Read a Book With A leading Male or Male Author: The Lost Hero
Read a Book With an A in the Title : Anna Dressed In Blood

Both of these need to come off my TBR asap so thanks.

[Aly is so frigging bored]

I'm updating to 6 as well :) [I read 5]

[Krysta]

Aly is so frigging bored wrote: "I'm updating to 6 as well :) [I read 5]"

Woohoo!
Way to go!

[Aly is so frigging bored]

I finished :D
HARD

➁ Read a book that was has a 0, 1, or 9 in the number of pages
One Night with You by Marie Force

➂ Read a book that was published in June
Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh

➃Read a book that’s release date was pushed back
Suddenly One Summer by Julie James

➄ Read a book that you’ve been “resisting” or hesitant about
Full Exposure by Sara Jane Stone

➆ Read a book that your father would enjoy
Purity in Death by J.D. Robb

➇ Read a book published in 2015
Moonlight on Nightingale Way by Samantha Young

[Krysta]

Nicely done!

[Aly is so frigging bored]

Krysta wrote: "Nicely done!"

Thank you :)

[Larissa]

Done! Updated Message #14 Thank you for a fun challenge, Krysta!

[Krysta]

Larissa wrote: "Done! Updated Message #14 Thank you for a fun challenge, Krysta!"

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Krysta]

I get to add myself to the completed list as well!
Yeay!

[Aly is so frigging bored]

Krysta wrote: "I get to add myself to the completed list as well!
Yeay!"

Congrats! I can't wit for the July one :D

[Biate]

June 2015 Challenge – Founding of Father’s Day
Difficulty Level: – Hard = 6 books
LEVEL COMPLETED: Read 6/6

TASKS COMPLETED:

✔➀ Read a book with a leading male:
Incandescent

✔➁ Read a book that was has a 0, 1, or 9 in the number of pages:
Judgment= 130 PAGES

✔➂ Read a book that begins with Y M C or A (excluding The, An, A, etc):
Carnage

✔➄ Read a book that lists “humor” on the book’s main page under genres:
The Virgin Romance Novelist

✔➅ Read a book by an author who’s first and last initials are the same
Seven Years = Dannika Dark

✔➇ Read a book published in 2015:
Black Rainbow

[Krysta]

Aly is so frigging bored wrote: "Congrats! I can't wit for the July one :D"

Credit for the July Monthly Challenge goes to Ms. Ashley!
I'm looking forward to participating with you all!

[Krysta]

Nice finish Biate!

[Biate]

I can't wait to see what's in store for July.

[Melissa]

Done!! Message 14. Was fun, thanks for the challenge Krysta.

[Krysta]

I'm glad you all enjoyed the challenge!
Check out July's Challenge, brought to you by the lovely Ashley!