Spring 2014: Winter into Spring Seasonal B.I.N.G.O

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

~ Winter into Spring Seasonal B.I.N.G.O. 2014 ~

   

Thank you, Barb, Gesa, and Kelly, for your helpful suggestions!

Duration: February 1st through April 30th, 2014

Rules: Pick a card and go for a B.I.N.G.O. Just do a row, or complete the whole card - or all three. Even try for “Anything Goes.”

Read a row across, down, or diagonally to get B.I.N.G.O.

For the letters B.I.N.G.O. across the top of all the cards, read books that work for those letters. These may be: Title; Series Name; Author’s Name (first or last); or a Character’s Name (first or last) that starts with that letter. Or go with the predominant color of that letter. (i.e. Card #1 would be deep dark green or gold bookcovers. Card #2 would be green bookcovers. Card #3 would be pink bookcovers.)

Or try Anything Goes and see if you get a B.I.N.G.O. from anything you can match. Sort of a make your own B.I.N.G.O. by seeing if you get five in a row by choosing squares from the three different cards, without moving the squares around.

Example for Anything Goes
Using the diagonal from left to right, choose the "B" then the "Canned Food " from Card #1; use the "Free Space" and "International Guitar Month" from Card #2, and last use the "Presidents’ Day" from Card #3.

  Free Space, or “center square” is always Reader’s Choice.

Levels:

Heating Up = 4 - 5 books
Spring Has Sprung = 6 - 9 books
Busy Bee = 10 - 14 books
Heart Throb = 15 - 20 books
Singing with the Birds = 21 - 25 books
Dancing a Jig = 26 - 35 books
Dancing in the Rain = 36 - 50 books
Spring Fever = 51 - 60 books
Bouncy Bee = 61 - 70 books
Cabin Fever = 71 or greater

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[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

KEY to Rest of the Card Rows

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Card #1, Row 1
For the letters B.I.N.G.O. across the top, read books that work for those letters. These may be: Title; Series Name; Author’s Name (first or last); or a Character’s Name (first or last) that starts with that letter. Or go with the predominant color of that letter. (i.e. Card #1 would be deep dark green or gold bookcovers.)

Card #1, Row 2
Black History Month: {February} Read a book where the protagonist is black. Or has a black cover.
Canned Food Month: {February} Read a book that has been sitting on your shelf a long time. Or one with food on the cover.
Creative Romance Month: {February} Read a book with a clever “meet-cute” between the hero and heroine. DEFINITION: A “meet-cute” is a term sometimes used to describe a situation in film, television, literature, etc. in which a future romantic couple meets for the first time in a way that is considered adorable, entertaining, or amusing.
Arbor Day: {March or April - depending on country.} Read a book with a tree on the cover.
National Welding Month: {April} Read a book where someone welds something together, even if it is diverging plot lines.

Card #1, Row #3
National Nutrition Month: {March} Read a book where someone is concerned about diet or nutrition. Or Read a cookbook. Or where the protagonist is a nutrition conscious chef.
Oscars: {March} Read a book with a gold cover. Or has a statue. Or read a book where someone gets an award.
Free Space: Readers choice!
Single's Awareness Day: {February} Read a book where the protagonist is single. Or you read/finished on the 13th, 14th, or 15th.
Ash Wednesday: {March} Read a book you finished on a Wednesday. Or someone arises from the ashes. Or is reborn.

Card #1, Row #4
Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday: {March} Read a book with a multi-colored cover. Or takes place in New Orleans. Or read a book with a parade in the storyline. Or that you read/finished on a Tuesday.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: {April} Read a book where the protagonist takes a self-defense class or avoids an attacker.
National Peanut Month: {March} Read a book with a brown cover. Or where someone loves peanuts or peanut butter.
Olympics: {February} Read a book with a ring or circle on the cover. Or is 5th in a series.
Stress Awareness Month: {April} Read a book where the protagonist is under stress at some point.

Card #1, Row #5
Taxes: {April} Read a book with money on the cover. Or the protagonist is an accountant. Or someone stresses over their taxes. Or you read/finished on April 15th.
Snow Plow: {March} It’s the end of Winter At least for the Northern Hemisphere. This means - Read a book you plowed right through.
Red Cross Month: {March} Read a book where someone helps someone after a disaster. Or has a cross on the front cover.
Music in Our Schools Month: {March} Read a book where someone is a musician.
Superbowl: {February} Read a book where someone plays football. (It doesn’t have to be professional football; it can just be a game of scrimmage.) Or you read/finished on February 2nd.
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Card #2, Row 1
For the letters B.I.N.G.O. across the top, read books that work for those letters. These may be: Title; Series Name; Author’s Name (first or last); or a Character’s Name (first or last) that starts with that letter. Or go with the predominant color of that letter. (i.e. Card #2 would be green bookcovers.)

Card #2, Row 2
American Heart Month: {February} Read a book with a heart on the cover.
An Affair to Remember Month: {February} Read a book where someone has an affair.
In Like a Lion, Out Like a lamb: {March} This idiom came about because the month of March usually starts with cold, unpleasant weather, but ends mild and pleasant. So read a book that you found rough to get into, but pleasant by the end. Or where a character was rough at the beginning, but became nicer by the end.
Lawn and Garden Month: {April} Read a book with a lawn or garden on the cover.
Good Friday: {April} Read a book you finished on a Friday.

Card #2, Row 3
National Weddings Month: {February} Read a book with a wedding in the storyline.
Earth Day: {April} Read a book with the Earth on the cover, or where the protagonist is an environmentalist. Or a book with EARTH in the title.
Free Space: Readers choice!
National Children’s Dental Health Month: {February} Read a book where you can see someone’s teeth on the cover. Or someone goes to the dentist.
April Fool’s Day: {April} Read a book where someone plays a prank on someone or someone plays the fool.

Card #2, Row 4
Groundhog Day: {February} Read a book with clouds on the cover. Or bright sun on the cover. Or takes place in Pennsylvania. Or you read/finished on February 2nd. Or, if you can find it, has a groundhog on the cover!
St. Patrick’s Day: {March} Read a book which is set in Ireland. Or with a predominately green cover. Or with a character named Pat. Or possibly occurs during St. Patrick’s Day.
Keep America Beautiful Month: {April} Read a book set in America.
International Guitar Month: {April} Read a book where someone plays the guitar or other stringed instrument.
Easter: {April} Read a book set during Easter. Or where something on the cover reminds you of Easter. (Like a pretty dress!) Or you read/finished April 20th.

Card #2, Row 5
National Cherry Month: {February} Read a book with a red cover. Or has a cherry on the front.
National Frozen Food Month: {March} Read a book where the setting is very, very cold.
March Equinox: {March} This falls on the 20th this year - so count any book you read/finished on that day. Or has the letter “X” in the title, series name, character name, or author name. Or is 20th in a series, if you’ve read that high!
National Craft Month: {March} Read a book in which someone has a hobby or craft.
Great American Pie Month: {February} Pie is certainly “comfort food.” Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy inside.
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Card #3, Row 1
For the letters B.I.N.G.O. across the top, read books that work for those letters. These may be: Title; Series Name; Author’s Name (first or last); or a Character’s Name (first or last) that starts with that letter. Or go with the predominant color of that letter. (i.e. Card #3 would be pink bookcovers.)

Card #3, Row 2
Candy, Flowers, Chocolate, Jewelry for Valentine’s Day: {February} Read a book with any of these items on the cover. Or has a character named with derivative of any of these items (Candice; Daisy; Coco; Jade).
April Showers: {April} Read a book depicting rain on the cover.
Candlemas: {February} Read a book with a candle or flame on the cover.
Daylight Saving Time - or “Summer Time” in other parts of the world: {March} Read a book with a sun on the cover. Or a something depicting time (i.e. clock, watch, sundial), is on the cover.
Spring: {March} New born babies! Read a book with a baby on the cover. Or is newly published in the month you read it. Or is 1st in a series.

Card #3, Row 3
National Humor Month: {April} Read a book you find humorous.
National Pecan Month: {April} Read a book where one of the characters is a nut. Or is a book that is set in Texas (where a lot of pecans grow).
Free Space: Readers choice!
National Grapefruit Month: {February} Read a book with a yellow or pink cover.
National Poetry Month: {April} Read a book with poetry inside…even if it is only a few lines, like the dedication.

Card #3, Row 4
Baseball Season Starts in Australia: {March} Read a book were someone plays baseball. Or the setting is Australia.
Family Day in Canada & England: {February} Read a book where family plays an important part. Or is set in Canada or England.
Passover: {April} Read a book where someone escapes slavery. Or is set in Israel or Egypt.
Spring: {March} Spring beings in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a book with flowers on the cover. Or is set in springtime.
National Women’s History Month: {March} Read a book written by a woman.

Card #3, Row 5
National Irish American Heritage Month: {March} {Designated by Congress in 1995.} Read a book where the protagonist is Irish. Or is very lucky. Or is forth in a series. (For four-leaf clover.)
Patriot’s Day: {April} Read a book where the protagonist is a patriot to their country.
End of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere: {March} Read a book depicting snow on the cover. Or is all white. Or is set in winter.
Records and Information Management Month: {April} Read a book where the protagonist is a clerk, secretary, or manages information.
Presidents’ Day: {February} Read a book where someone is the president of something.
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[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Reserved.

[Kylie]

I'll start with Heating Up.

Will do Anything Goes.

CARD 1
Card 1, Row 2 Black History Month Yellow Crocus: A Novel By Laila Ibrahim 9 Feb ★★★★ stars



CARD 2
Card 2, Row 2 An Affair to Remember Friends With Partial Benefits By Luke Young 7 Feb★★★ stars
Card 2, Row 2 Good Friday After the Summerland By Patricia A. Proctor 14 Feb ★★★★ stars



CARD 3
Card 3, Row 2 Candlemas Ignite By Kaitlyn Davis 4 Feb ★★★
Card 3, Row 2 Spring Dangerous By Alycia Linwood 6 Feb ★★★★ stars

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Kylie!

[SthTx Dawn]

Only had one Bingo for last time..will go for three this time around. Will post/edit as I go..

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Dawn! Good luck.

[Laurel]

My Spot - will post as I go

Am going to go for Busy Bee - 10-14 books

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Neat. Welcome to the challenge, Laurel!

[Jojobean]

Im in! Will post soon in this thread!

Winter into Spring Seasonal B.I.N.G.O. 2014
Duration: February 1st through April 30th, 2014
Level: Busy Bee = 10 - 14 books

Card 1: Anything Goes
1. N (from card 1)~ go with the predominant color of that letter. (i.e. Card #1 would be or gold bookcovers)
by Amelia Atwater Rhodes ~ 2/28/14

2. Creative Romance Month(card 1)~ {February} Read a book with a clever “meet-cute” between the hero and heroine.
by D.C. Armstrong~ 3/5/14

3. Free Space: Readers choice!
by Chelsea Ptitcher~ 2/9/14

4. Keep America Beautiful Month (card 2)~ {April} Read a book set in America
by Margaret Peterson Haddix~ 3/2/14

5. March Equinox (card 2)~ {March} count any book that has the letter “X” in the character name
by Jade Varden~ pgs, 2/23/14, Character: Drexi

Card 2: Anything goes
1. B~ green cover
By Darren Shan~ 2/2/14

2. Canned Food Month (Card 1): {February} Read a book that has been sitting on your shelf a long time. Or one with food on the cover.
by Julie Anne Peters~ 3/2/14

3. Free Space: Readers choice!
by Colleen Oakes~ 2/16/14

4. Spring (CArd 3)~ Spring beings in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a book with flowers on the cover. Or is set in springtime.
by Amelia Atwater Rhodes ~ 2/28/14

5. Great American Pie Month (CArd 2)~ Pie is certainly “comfort food.” Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy inside.
by Amelia Atwater Rhodes~ 2/8/14

[❀Tea❀]

Duration: 01.02.14-30.06.14 ()
Level: Dancing a Jig - Anything Goes Blackout
: 69/26-35 75



Card 1
Free Space: Deadline by Sandra Brown - 1.2.14 - ★★★★
Olympics: A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens - 2.2.14 - ★★★ - 5th in series
B: Bound by Honor by S.E. Jakes - 04.02.14 - ★★★ - title
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday: Bound by Law by S.E. Jakes - 04.02.14 - ★★★ - finished on Tue
Ash Wednesday: Ties that Bind by S.E. Jakes - 05.02.14 - ★★★ - finished on Wed
Black History Month: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 10.02.14 - ★★★★★ - black cover
Superbowl: Plan B by S.J.D. Peterson - 11.02.14 - ★★ - one of the MCs plays football at college
Single's Awareness Day: In Love with a Wicked Man by Liz Carlyle - 14.02.14 - ★★★★ - finished on 14th
National Nutrition Month: The Luckiest by Piper Vaughn & M.J. O'Shea - 19.02.14 - ★★★ - mc is nutritionist
Music in Our Schools Month: Moonstruck by Piper Vaughn & M.J. O'Shea - 19.02.14 - ★★★★ - drummer in rock band
Snow Plow: Hexed by Kevin Hearne - 24.02.14 - ★★★★ - finished in one sitting
Creative Romance Month: Letting Go by M.J. O'Shea - 25.02.14 - ★★★★ - bumping each other few times in unusual places, managing only shy smiles and hi
O: Finding Shelter by M.J. O'Shea - 26.02.14 - ★★★★ - author's last name
G: Gone by Michael Grant - 04.03.14 - ★★★ - title and author's last name
Oscars: Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux - 19.03.14 - ★★★ - statue on the cover
National Welding Month: Trapped by Kevin Hearne - 21.03.14 - ★★★★ - A calls it bounding - he keeps bounding things to each other
I: The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa - 02.04.14 - ★★★ - title
Arbor Day: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - 02.04.14 - ★★★ - trees on the cover
Stress Awareness Month: You Don't Want To Know by Lisa Jackson - 08.04.14 - ★★★ - h (and me) under stress for most of the book
Red Cross Month: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas - 12.04.14 - ★★★★ - house was on fire
Taxes: Taxes and TARDIS by N.R. Walker - 13.04.14 - ★★★ - H is accountant
N: The Night Killer by Beverly Connor - 18.04.14 - ★★★★ - title
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: My Lady Quicksilver by Bec McMaster - 22.04.14 - ★★★★ - h (unsuccessfully) attacked by her landlord
Canned Food Month: Kontesa Nera by Marija Jurić Zagorka - 14.05.14 - ★★★★★ - sitting on the table shelf for some time

Card 2
St. Patrick’s Day: Someone to Watch over Me by Lisa Kleypas - 07.02.14 - ★★★★ - green-ish cover
Good Friday: The Hanover Square Affair by Ashley Gardner - 7.2.14 - ★★ - finished on Fri
Earth Day: Clear Water by Amy Lane - 8.2.14 - ★★★ - environmentalists
B: Dead Hunt by Beverly Connor - 10.02.14 - ★★★★ - author's name
Lawn and Garden Month: The Lady Most Likely... by Julia Quinn & Eloisa James & Connie Brockway - 12.02.14 - ★★★ - garden(?) on the cover
National Cherry Month: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - 18.02.14 - ★★★★★ - red cover
Free Space: Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher - 23.02.14 - ★★★★
Great American Pie Month: Coming Home by M.J. O'Shea - 25.02.14 - ★★★★ - feeling warm and cozy - does silly grinning also count?
International Guitar Month: Blue Notes by Shira Anthony - 02.03.14 - ★★ - mc plays violin
Keep America Beautiful Month: Scattered Graves by Beverly Connor - 09.03.14 - ★★★★ - Georgia
April Fool’s Day: Hunted by Kevin Hearne - 27.03.14 - ★★★★ - A makes fools out of goddesses
Groundhog Day: Dust to Dust by Beverly Connor - 05.04.14 - ★★★★ - clouds on the cover
I: If It Drives by L.A. Witt & Aleksandr Voinov - 10.04.14 - ★★★★ - title
O: One Small Thing by Piper Vaughn & M.J. O'Shea - 14.04.14 - ★★★★ - title
Easter: Why Kings Confess by C.S. Harris - 20.04.14 - ★★★★ - finished on Easter
N: Collide by Riley Hart - 24.04.14 - ★★★★ - character's name is Noah
An Affair to Remember Month: Broken Pieces by Riley Hart - 26.04.14 - ★★★ - it started as affair
National Weddings Month: When We Met by Susan Mallery - 30.04.14 - ★★★ - couple from previous book got married
National Children’s Dental Health Month: Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian - 06.05.14 - ★★★ - if you look carefully, you can see teeth on cover ☺
G: Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks - 09.05.14 - ★★★ - hero's name is Gray
March Equinox: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout - 16.05.14 - ★★★★ - x in series name - Lux
National Craft Month: Love Comes Silently by Andrew Grey - 25.05.14 - ★★★ - one is painter, other works with wood
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas - 26.05.14 - ★★★ - h starts as bad guy

Card 3
B: Behind the Curtain by Amy Lane - 14.02.14 - ★★★
National Women’s History Month: Friends in High Places by Donna Leon - 15.02.14 - ★★★ - woman writer
O: Moonlight Becomes You by Piper Vaughn & M.J. O'Shea - 16.02.14 - ★★★★ - author's last name
End of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart - 17.02.14 - ★★★ - snow on cover
Candy, Flowers, Chocolate, Jewelry for Valentine’s Day: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - 24.02.14 - ★★★★ - Katniss & Primrose
National Irish American Heritage Month: Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb - 01.03.14 - ★★★★ - Roarke ☺
Free Space: Hammered by Kevin Hearne - 04.03.14 - ★★★★
Spring: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks - 07.03.14 - ★★★★ - 1st in series
National Humor Month: Tricked by Kevin Hearne - 14.03.14 - ★★★★ - whole series is funny
Records and Information Management Month: Lady Sophia's Lover by Lisa Kleypas - 17.03.14 - ★★★★ - h is clerk/assistant/housekeeper
National Poetry Month: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - 18.03.14 - ★★★★ - nursery rhyme
National Pecan Month: Unshakeable Faith by Lisa Worrall - 22.03.14 - ★★★ - Texas
Candlemas: Small Favor by Jim Butcher - 13.04.14 - ★★★★ - flame on the cover
Presidents’ Day: Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison - 21.04.14 - ★★★★ - does fairy queen count?
Baseball Season Starts in Australia: I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak - 04.05.14 - ★★★ - set in Australia
N: Tangle Of Need by Nalini Singh - 09.05.14 - ★★★★ - author's name
Family Day in Canada & England: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas - 10.05.14 - ★★★ - set in England
Patriot’s Day: The Seduction of Miss Amelia Bell by Paula Quinn - 16.05.14 - ★★★★ - h is fighting against England's rule of Scotland
G: The Unforgiving Minute by Sarah Granger - 21.05.14 - ★★★★ - author's last name
National Grapefruit Month: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare - 31.05.14 - ★★★ - yellow-ish cover
April Showers: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh - 06.05.14 - ★★★★ - rain on the cover
Passover: Captive Prince: Volume Two by C.S. Pacat - 07.05.14 - ★★★★ - well, h almost escaped slavery - he was set free

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Joanne♥ & ❀Tea❀!

[Barbara]

What a great challenge idea! I'm always amazed at how creative this group can be.
I am in for Busy Bee 10-14 and will use this space to plan.

I am going to work on this card and row first:

Card #2, Row 5
National Cherry Month: {February} Read a book with a red cover. Or has a cherry on the front.
-FINISHED February 16th
National Frozen Food Month: {March} Read a book where the setting is very, very cold.
-FINISHED February 1st-Excellent book highly recommended!!!
March Equinox: {March} This falls on the 20th this year - so count any book you read/finished on that day. Or has the letter “X” in the title, series name, character name, or author name. Or is 20th in a series, if you’ve read that high!
-FINISHED March 29th
Good mystery/thriller-recommended
National Craft Month: {March} Read a book in which someone has a hobby or craft.
-FINISHED March 10th
-the characters are into urban exploration
Great American Pie Month: {February} Pie is certainly “comfort food.” Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy inside.
-FINISHED FEBRUARY 9TH
-cozy mystery

I will also use BINGO to give me some leeway to finish off this challenge.

B- -FINISHED February 4th
-author-Alan Brennert-starts with B
-excellent book highly recommended!!!
I-The Invention of Wings- -FINISHED April 26th-very well researched and written by famous novelist Sue Monk Kidd
N- -FINISHED March 16th
G- -Red Rising-The Golds are the oppressors-FINISHED March 6th
O-Oryx & Crake- -FINISHED April 8th

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

**blushes** Thanks, Barbara. Welcome to the challenge!

[Kelly]

Saving my spot....just have to go pick my books!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Kelly!

[Ashley]

BINGO
Duration: 1 Feb - 30 Apr
Card: Starting with Card 2
Goal: 2 BINGOS!
Level: Busy Bee (10-14)
Progress: 7

Read:
Applicable to: Card 2 Row 5 - National Cherry Month - has a red cover

Read:
Applicable to: St. Patty's Day - the cover is predominantly green, as is the main character.

Read:
Applicable to: Keep America Beautiful Month: {April} Read a book set in America.

Read:
Applicable to: March Equinox: {March} This falls on the 20th this year - so count any book you read/finished on that day. Or has the letter “X” in the title, series name, character name, or author name. Or is 20th in a series, if you’ve read that high! (finished on the 20th)

Read:
Applicable to: B - Beatrice Prior is the main character

Read:
Applicable to: The O for the last name of the author

Read: (Group Read)
Applicable to: Free Space - anything goes

I will be updating this post as I go and hopefully covering this Bingo card with my busy bees!

[Kimberly]

BINGO
Duration: 1 February - 31 MAY (extended by gift card)
Card: Anything Goes!
Goal: Revised - BLACKOUT
Level: Singing with the Birds: 25
Progress: 25/25

1 across BINGO (4.3.14)
4 across BINGO (22.3.14)
4 down BINGO (6.4.14)
3 down BINGO (15.4.14)
3 across BINGO (19.4.14)
5 down BINGO (26.4.14)
2 across BINGO (30.4.14)
2 down BINGO (30.4.14)
Diagonal BINGO (30.4.14)
Diagonal Bingo (2.5.14)
1 down BINGO (2.5.14)
5 across BINGO (2.5.14)
BLACKOUT!!!!!!!!!!! (2.5.14)

X X X X X
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X X X X X
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USING A GIFTCARD - I want to keep going with this one - I'm going for a blackout.



Row 1:
✔B: Boutros Arbeely in The Golem and the Jinni (25.2.14)
✔I: I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had: My Year as a Rookie Teacher at Northeast High (27.2.14)
✔N: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (4.3.14)
✔G:Just Shocking! by Andy Griffiths (2.2.14)
✔O: Outlander Series: A Breath of Snow and Ashes (13.2.14)



Row 2:
✔1: Black cover: Stolen: A Letter to My Captor (24.3.14)
✔2: Food on Cover: Three Wishes (30.4.14)
✔3: Meet-Cute (I think?): Stardust (25/3/14)
✔4: tree on cover: The Snow Child (18.2.14)
✔5: First in a Series: Found (29.3.14)



Row 3:
✔1: In Humour Genre: Paper Towns (9.4.14)
✔2: Character is a Nut: My Mother Was Nuts (19.4.14)
✔3: Reader's Choice: The Last Letter from Your Lover (15.4.14)
✔4: Teeth on Cover: 12 Years a Slave (3.4.14)
✔5: Poetry: This Girl (15.3.14)



Row 4:
✔1: Set in Australia: The Rosie Project (14.2.14)
✔2: Green Cover: Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend (18.3.14)
✔3: Set in America: The Cuckoo's Calling (13.3.14)
✔4: Ring/circle on the Cover: Code Name Verity (7.7.14)
✔5: Stress: The Martian (22.3.14)



Row 5:
✔1: Irish Protagonist: Buddy McKinley: She Effin� Hates Me: A Love Story (2.5.14)
✔2: Ploughed through: Coreyography (27.4.14)
✔3: "X" in character's name: AjaX Penumbra: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore (1.4.14)
✔4: Musician: A Visit from the Goon Squad (6.4.14)
✔5: President of something: President Eisenhower: The Poisonwood Bible (26.4.14)

[Joi]

I want in.!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Ashley wrote: "I don't think I quite understand how this works but I suppose I'll try it at the spring has sprung level?"

Ashley, try to get a B.I.N.G.O. (row across, down, or diagonally) by reading books according to the items on a card. See the Key for each card? Look under the spoilers to see what works.

Welcome to the challenge!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Kimberly and Joi!

[Ashley]

Question- for the bracketed months after the topic, do books for that category have to be read in that specified month or can they be read at any point between feb. 1 and apr. 30?

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Ashley wrote: "Question- for the bracketed months after the topic, do books for that category have to be read in that specified month or can they be read at any point between feb. 1 and apr. 30?"

No, Ashley. They were really for the Mods' reference to make sure we mixed up the topics/holidays/items enough to have a variety of months on each card. You may read the books at any time during the challenge period.

[Amanda]

This will be my first Bingo challenge. Woohoo!!! I am hoping to do 1 bingo for each card (total of 15 books - Heart Throb Level).

Update 2.28 - I've finished my very first Bingo!!

Card 1

Card 2
The N Column
N: Words with Wings by Nikki Grimes
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: Zach from Doll Bones by Holly Black
Free Choice: Storm Runners by Roland Smith
Keep America Beautiful: The Well's End by Seth Fishman
March Equinox: Jax in The Eighth Day by Dianne K. Salerni


Card 3
Row 5
National Irish American Heritage Month: The Wig in the Window by Kristen Kittscher
Patriot's Day: Larklight by Phillip Reeve
End of Winter: The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken
Records and Information Management Month: Paperboy by Vince Vawter
President's Day: The Wind Singer by William Nicholson

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Great that this is your first B.I.N.G.O., Amanda! Welcome to the challenge.

All the info I can find on the Internet says that Super Bowl XLVIII will be on Sunday, February 2, 2014. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:25 p.m. ET on FOX, after Renée Fleming, one of the world's most renowned sopranos, sings the national anthem. It will be at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The two teams are Denver Broncos (13-3; AFC Champion) vs. Seattle Seahawks (13-3; NFC Champion).

[Mirliz]

Winter into Spring Seasonal B.I.N.G.O.
Duration: 2.1.2014 - 4.30.2014
Level: Busy Bee (10-14 books)

[Stacie]

I'm in! I'll decide what BINGO I'm going for later but wanted to put my name in!

[Gesa]

Wow I'm named Oo" Only made two or three little suggestions ^^ I give it at least a try, since I didn't get a Bingo in the last one (not even now I have one there ^^").

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Mirliz, Stacie, and Gesa!

[Amanda]

Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges (All the Mods) wrote: "Great that this is your first B.I.N.G.O., Amanda! Welcome to the challenge.

All the info I can find on the Internet says that Super Bowl XLVIII will be on Sunday, February 2, 2014. Kickoff is s..."

Doh!!! My bad!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

☺

[Patty]

I loved the last Bingo challenge. Going for one bingo on each card again.
Level: Heart Throb 0/15

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Wonderful, Patty! Welcome to the challenge.

[Marla]

Nothing But Reading Challenges
Winter into Spring Seasonal B.I.N.G.O.
Duration: 2/1/14 - 4/30/14
Level: 4-5 (Heating Up)
Progress: 5 of 5
Bingo: 2/28/14

Card #1
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O x O x O
O O O x x
O x O x x
x O O x O
O O x x O

Books:
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Card #1, Row 1
For the letters B.I.N.G.O. across the top, read books that work for those letters. These may be: Title; Series Name; Author’s Name (first or last); or a Character’s Name (first or last) that starts with that letter. Or go with the predominant color of that letter. (i.e. Card #1 would be deep dark green or gold bookcovers.)
B
I - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa (2/10/14)
N
G - Let Me Go by Chelsea Cain (2/26/14)
O

Card #1, Row 2
Black History Month: {February} Read a book where the protagonist is black. Or has a black cover.
Canned Food Month: {February} Read a book that has been sitting on your shelf a long time. Or one with food on the cover.
Creative Romance Month: {February} Read a book with a clever “meet-cute” between the hero and heroine. DEFINITION: A “meet-cute” is a term sometimes used to describe a situation in film, television, literature, etc. in which a future romantic couple meets for the first time in a way that is considered adorable, entertaining, or amusing.
Arbor Day: {March or April - depending on country.} Read a book with a tree on the cover.
by Stephen Henning (2/18/14)
National Welding Month: {April} Read a book where someone welds something together, even if it is diverging plot lines.
Allegiant by Veronica Roth (2/16/14) - unite/weld factions & factionless with a truce

Card #1, Row #3
National Nutrition Month: {March} Read a book where someone is concerned about diet or nutrition. Or Read a cookbook. Or where the protagonist is a nutrition conscious chef.
Oscars: {March} Read a book with a gold cover. Or has a statue. Or read a book where someone gets an award.
Rouge by Isabella Modra (2/22/14) - Joshua gets an award
Free Space: Readers choice!
Single's Awareness Day: {February} Read a book where the protagonist is single. Or you read/finished on the 13th, 14th, or 15th.
Six Years by Harlan Coben (2/22/14) - Jake is desperately single
Ash Wednesday: {March} Read a book you finished on a Wednesday. Or someone arises from the ashes. Or is reborn.
The Secret of the Mansion by Julie Campbell (2/3/14) - found secret treasure after fire

Card #1, Row #4
Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday: {March} Read a book with a multi-colored cover. Or takes place in New Orleans. Or read a book with a parade in the storyline. Or that you read/finished on a Tuesday.
Still Life by Louise Penny (2/28/14)
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: {April} Read a book where the protagonist takes a self-defense class or avoids an attacker.
National Peanut Month: {March} Read a book with a brown cover. Or where someone loves peanuts or peanut butter.
Olympics: {February} Read a book with a ring or circle on the cover. Or is 5th in a series.
Kill You Twice by Chelsea Cain (2/12/14) - #5 Gretchen Lowell
Stress Awareness Month: {April} Read a book where the protagonist is under stress at some point.

Card #1, Row #5
Taxes: {April} Read a book with money on the cover. Or the protagonist is an accountant. Or someone stresses over their taxes. Or you read/finished on April 15th.
Snow Plow: {March} It’s the end of Winter At least for the Northern Hemisphere. This means - Read a book you plowed right through.
Red Cross Month: {March} Read a book where someone helps someone after a disaster. Or has a cross on the front cover.
Eyelids of the Morning by Heidi Peltier (2/4/14) - Shari is a nurse at the Congo hospital
Music in Our Schools Month: {March} Read a book where someone is a musician.
The Careful Use of Compliments by Alexander McCall Smith (2/10/14) - Jamie is a musician
Superbowl: {February} Read a book where someone plays football. (It doesn’t have to be professional football; it can just be a game of scrimmage.) Or you read/finished on February 2nd.
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[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Great, Marla! Welcome to the challenge.

[Hina]

I am in! Probably do card 1.

[Renee]

This will be my first BINGO. I'm going to try busy bee (10-14) and start on card 1
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Card #1, Row 1
For the letters B.I.N.G.O. across the top, read books that work for those letters. These may be: Title; Series Name; Author’s Name (first or last); or a Character’s Name (first or last) that starts with that letter. Or go with the predominant color of that letter. (i.e. Card #1 would be deep dark green or gold bookcovers.)

Card #1, Row 2
Black History Month: {February} Read a book where the protagonist is black. Or has a black cover.
Canned Food Month: {February} Read a book that has been sitting on your shelf a long time. Or one with food on the cover.
Creative Romance Month: {February} Read a book with a clever “meet-cute” between the hero and heroine. DEFINITION: A “meet-cute” is a term sometimes used to describe a situation in film, television, literature, etc. in which a future romantic couple meets for the first time in a way that is considered adorable, entertaining, or amusing.
Arbor Day: {March or April - depending on country.} Read a book with a tree on the cover.
National Welding Month: {April} Read a book where someone welds something together, even if it is diverging plot lines.

Card #1, Row #3
National Nutrition Month: {March} Read a book where someone is concerned about diet or nutrition. Or Read a cookbook. Or where the protagonist is a nutrition conscious chef.
Oscars: {March} Read a book with a gold cover. Or has a statue. Or read a book where someone gets an award.
Free Space: Readers choice!
Single's Awareness Day: {February} Read a book where the protagonist is single. Or you read/finished on the 13th, 14th, or 15th.
Ash Wednesday: {March} Read a book you finished on a Wednesday. Or someone arises from the ashes. Or is reborn.

Card #1, Row #4
Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday: {March} Read a book with a multi-colored cover. Or takes place in New Orleans. Or read a book with a parade in the storyline. Or that you read/finished on a Tuesday.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: {April} Read a book where the protagonist takes a self-defense class or avoids an attacker.
National Peanut Month: {March} Read a book with a brown cover. Or where someone loves peanuts or peanut butter.
Olympics: {February} Read a book with a ring or circle on the cover. Or is 5th in a series.
Stress Awareness Month: {April} Read a book where the protagonist is under stress at some point.

Card #1, Row #5
Taxes: {April} Read a book with money on the cover. Or the protagonist is an accountant. Or someone stresses over their taxes. Or you read/finished on April 15th.
Snow Plow: {March} It’s the end of Winter At least for the Northern Hemisphere. This means - Read a book you plowed right through.
Red Cross Month: {March} Read a book where someone helps someone after a disaster. Or has a cross on the front cover.
Music in Our Schools Month: {March} Read a book where someone is a musician.
Superbowl: {February} Read a book where someone plays football. (It doesn’t have to be professional football; it can just be a game of scrimmage.) Or you read/finished on February 2nd. (hide spoiler)]

6. 21. 10. 24. 12.
15. 4. 5. 22. 18.
13. 19. 3. 8. 9.
1. 7. 23. 2. 11.
16. 20. 14. 17. 25.

Books
1. Reckoning set in New Orleans during Mardi Gras
2. Hour of the Olympics no ring, not number five but it's about the olympics so I'll count it
3. Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers anything goes
4. The Flavours of Love bowl of blackberries on cover
5. Addition meet cute - she steals his bannana from his basket in supermarket queue
6. Stay With Me by Maya Banks B = Banks
7. Silence previous sexual assault, avoids attacker
8. Beautiful Disaster finished reading on 15th February
9. Walking Disaster finished reading on wednesday and main characters survive fire
10. A Storm of Swords green and gold cover
11. Halfway to the Grave lots of stressful moments
12. Champagne and Lemon Drops by Jean Oram O = Oram
13. Mad About The Boy main character diets and goes to gym to get healthy
14. Daughter of Smoke & Bone Main character performs first aid on enemy/future lover on battlefield after battle
15. Precious Thing black cover
16. The Lucy Family Alphabet protagonist had large tax bill and her father was accountant
17. Love Water Memory main character plays piano
18. Perfect 2 parts of main character "welded" back together.
19. A Feast for Crows gold goblet of cover
20. Night of Cake & Puppets plowed through this one
21. The Handmaid's Tale dark green on cover
22. The One Plus One tree on cover
23. Split brown cover
24. One for the Money green cover
25. Four Play main character watches college football

[Shan ~A~]

Winter into Spring Seasonal B.I.N.G.O.
Duration: 2.1.2014 - 4.30.2014
Level: Busy Bee 10-14 books
Progress: 4/10-14



Free Space, or “center square” is always Reader’s Choice.

Card #3, Row 1
For the letters B.I.N.G.O. across the top, read books that work for those letters. These may be: Title; Series Name; Author’s Name (first or last); or a Character’s Name (first or last) that starts with that letter. Or go with the predominant color of that letter. (i.e. Card #3 would be pink bookcovers.)
B Corralled(Blacktop Cowboys #1) 02/05
I
N
G Mystery Man(Heroine: Gwen) 02/16
O

Card #3, Row 2
Candy, Flowers, Chocolate, Jewelry for Valentine’s Day: {February} Read a book with any of these items on the cover. Or has a character named with derivative of any of these items (Candice; Daisy; Coco; Jade).
When Seducing a Duke (Heroine: Rose) 02/10
April Showers: {April} Read a book depicting rain on the cover.
Candlemas: {February} Read a book with a candle or flame on the cover.
Daylight Saving Time - or “Summer Time” in other parts of the world: {March} Read a book with a sun on the cover. Or a something depicting time (i.e. clock, watch, sundial), is on the cover.
Spring: {March} New born babies! Read a book with a baby on the cover. Or is newly published in the month you read it. Or is 1st in a series.
A is for Alibi (Kinsey Millhone #1) 02/05

Card #3, Row 3
National Humor Month: {April} Read a book you find humorous.
National Pecan Month: {April} Read a book where one of the characters is a nut. Or is a book that is set in Texas (where a lot of pecans grow).
Free Space: Readers choice!
National Grapefruit Month: {February} Read a book with a yellow or pink cover.
National Poetry Month: {April} Read a book with poetry inside…even if it is only a few lines, like the dedication.

Card #3, Row 4
Baseball Season Starts in Australia: {March} Read a book were someone plays baseball. Or the setting is Australia.
Family Day in Canada & England: {February} Read a book where family plays an important part. Or is set in Canada or England.
Passover: {April} Read a book where someone escapes slavery. Or is set in Israel or Egypt.
Spring: {March} Spring beings in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a book with flowers on the cover. Or is set in springtime.
National Women’s History Month: {March} Read a book written by a woman.

Card #3, Row 5
National Irish American Heritage Month: {March} {Designated by Congress in 1995.} Read a book where the protagonist is Irish. Or is very lucky. Or is forth in a series. (For four-leaf clover.)
Patriot’s Day: {April} Read a book where the protagonist is a patriot to their country.
End of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere: {March} Read a book depicting snow on the cover. Or is all white. Or is set in winter.
Records and Information Management Month: {April} Read a book where the protagonist is a clerk, secretary, or manages information.
Presidents’ Day: {February} Read a book where someone is the president of something.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Hina, Michelle, Renee, and Shan!

[Jex]

I'm in! Busy Bee = 10 - 14 books

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Jex! **hee hee**

[Suzanne]

Nothing but Reading Challenges
Winter into Spring Seasonal B.I.N.G.O. 2014
Duration: 2/1/2014 - 4/30/2014

Progress: 26 out of 71 (Cabin Fever = 71 or greater)

Card #1
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Row 1
For the letters B.I.N.G.O. across the top, read books that work for those letters. These may be: Title; Series Name; Author’s Name (first or last); or a Character’s Name (first or last) that starts with that letter. Or go with the predominant color of that letter. (i.e. Card #1 would be deep dark green or gold bookcovers.)
B: Jim Butcher; Summer Knight - ***** - 2/13/2014
I: It's All Greek to Me by Katie MacAlister - **** - 2/23/2014
N: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 3/4/2014
G: Yasmine Galenorn; Harvest Hunting - *** - 2/20/2014
O: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez - * - 3/5/2014 (hide spoiler)]


Row 2
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Black History Month: {February} Read a book where the protagonist is black. Or has a black cover.
Canned Food Month: {February} Read a book that has been sitting on your shelf a long time. Or one with food on the cover:
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - **** - 2/10/2014
Creative Romance Month: {February} Read a book with a clever “meet-cute” between the hero and heroine. DEFINITION: A “meet-cute” is a term sometimes used to describe a situation in film, television, literature, etc. in which a future romantic couple meets for the first time in a way that is considered adorable, entertaining, or amusing.:
Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands - *** - 2/11/2014
Arbor Day: {March or April - depending on country.} Read a book with a tree on the cover:
Fly Away by Kristin Hannah - **** - 2/7/2014
National Welding Month: {April} Read a book where someone welds something together, even if it is diverging plot lines. (hide spoiler)]


Row 3
(view spoiler)[National Nutrition Month: {March} Read a book where someone is concerned about diet or nutrition. Or Read a cookbook. Or where the protagonist is a nutrition conscious chef.
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg - ***** - 3/17/2014 - 416 Pages
Oscars: {March} Read a book with a gold cover. Or has a statue. Or read a book where someone gets an award.
Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella - **** - 2/26/2014
Free Space: Readers choice!: The Awakening by Christine Feehan - *** - 3/3/2014
Single's Awareness Day: {February} Read a book where the protagonist is single. Or you read/finished on the 13th, 14th, or 15th:
The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson - *** - 2/14/2014
Ash Wednesday: {March} Read a book you finished on a Wednesday. Or someone arises from the ashes. Or is reborn:
Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward - **** - 2/3/2014 (hide spoiler)]


Row 4
(view spoiler)[Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday: {March} Read a book with a multi-colored cover. Or takes place in New Orleans. Or read a book with a parade in the storyline. Or that you read/finished on a Tuesday:
Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen - ***** - 2/24/2014
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: {April} Read a book where the protagonist takes a self-defense class or avoids an attacker:
Ever After by Kim Harrison - ***** - 2/18/2014
National Peanut Month: {March} Read a book with a brown cover. Or where someone loves peanuts or peanut butter.
Olympics: {February} Read a book with a ring or circle on the cover. Or is 5th in a series.
Allegiant by Veronica Roth - ***** - 3/18/2014 - 526 Pages
Stress Awareness Month: {April} Read a book where the protagonist is under stress at some point:
Zoo: The Graphic Novel by James Patterson - ** - 2/19/2014 (hide spoiler)]


Row 5
(view spoiler)[Taxes: {April} Read a book with money on the cover. Or the protagonist is an accountant. Or someone stresses over their taxes. Or you read/finished on April 15th.
Snow Plow: {March} It’s the end of Winter At least for the Northern Hemisphere. This means - Read a book you plowed right through.
Trouble on Reserve by Kim Harrison - ***** - 3/16/2014 - 20 Pages
Red Cross Month: {March} Read a book where someone helps someone after a disaster. Or has a cross on the front cover.
Music in Our Schools Month: {March} Read a book where someone is a musician.
Superbowl: {February} Read a book where someone plays football. (It doesn’t have to be professional football; it can just be a game of scrimmage.) Or you read/finished on February 2nd.
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Card #2

Row 1
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B
I
N: Nora Roberts; Dark Witch - *** - 3/9/2014
G
O: Lauren Oliver; Annabel - *** - 3/6/2014 (hide spoiler)]


Row 2
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American Heart Month: {February} Read a book with a heart on the cover.
An Affair to Remember Month: {February} Read a book where someone has an affair.
In Like a Lion, Out Like a lamb: {March} This idiom came about because the month of March usually starts with cold, unpleasant weather, but ends mild and pleasant. So read a book that you found rough to get into, but pleasant by the end. Or where a character was rough at the beginning, but became nicer by the end:
Colton Manor by Francene Carroll - **** - 2/28/2014
Lawn and Garden Month: {April} Read a book with a lawn or garden on the cover.
Good Friday: {April} Read a book you finished on a Friday:
Winning the Wallflower by Eloisa James - ***** - 2/26/2014 (hide spoiler)]


Row 3
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National Weddings Month: {February} Read a book with a wedding in the storyline.
Earth Day: {April} Read a book with the Earth on the cover, or where the protagonist is an environmentalist.
Free Space: Readers choice!
Legend by Marie Lu - **** - 3/13/2014 - 305 Pages
National Children’s Dental Health Month: {February} Read a book where you can see someone’s teeth on the cover. Or someone goes to the dentist.
April Fool’s Day: {April} Read a book where someone plays a prank on someone or someone plays the fool. (hide spoiler)]


Row 4
(view spoiler)[Groundhog Day: {February} Read a book with clouds on the cover. Or bright sun on the cover. Or takes place in Pennsylvania. Or you read/finished on February 2nd. Or, if you can find it, has a groundhog on the cover!
St. Patrick’s Day: {March} Read a book which is set in Ireland. Or with a predominately green cover. Or with a character named Pat. Or possibly occurs during St. Patrick’s Day.
Keep America Beautiful Month: {April} Read a book set in America.
International Guitar Month: {April} Read a book where someone plays the guitar or other stringed instrument.
Easter: {April} Read a book set during Easter. Or where something on the cover reminds you of Easter. (Like a pretty dress!) Or you read/finished April 20th.
Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec - **** - 3/12/2014 - 230 Pages - Candy on the cover (hide spoiler)]


Row 5
(view spoiler)[National Cherry Month: {February} Read a book with a red cover. Or has a cherry on the front:
The Professional: Part 1 by Kresley Cole - ***** - 3/20/2014 - 120 Pages
National Frozen Food Month: {March} Read a book where the setting is very, very cold.
March Equinox: {March} This falls on the 20th this year - so count any book you read/finished on that day. Or has the letter “X” in the title, series name, character name, or author name. Or is 20th in a series, if you’ve read that high!
National Craft Month: {March} Read a book in which someone has a hobby or craft.
Great American Pie Month: {February} Pie is certainly “comfort food.” Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy inside. (hide spoiler)]


Card #3, Row 1
For the letters B.I.N.G.O. across the top, read books that work for those letters. These may be: Title; Series Name; Author’s Name (first or last); or a Character’s Name (first or last) that starts with that letter. Or go with the predominant color of that letter. (i.e. Card #3 would be pink bookcovers.)

Card #3, Row 2
Candy, Flowers, Chocolate, Jewelry for Valentine’s Day: {February} Read a book with any of these items on the cover. Or has a character named with derivative of any of these items (Candice; Daisy; Coco; Jade).
April Showers: {April} Read a book depicting rain on the cover.
Candlemas: {February} Read a book with a candle or flame on the cover.
Daylight Saving Time - or “Summer Time” in other parts of the world: {March} Read a book with a sun on the cover. Or a something depicting time (i.e. clock, watch, sundial), is on the cover.
Spring: {March} New born babies! Read a book with a baby on the cover. Or is newly published in the month you read it. Or is 1st in a series.

Card #3, Row 3
National Humor Month: {April} Read a book you find humorous.
National Pecan Month: {April} Read a book where one of the characters is a nut. Or is a book that is set in Texas (where a lot of pecans grow).
Free Space: Readers choice!
National Grapefruit Month: {February} Read a book with a yellow or pink cover.
National Poetry Month: {April} Read a book with poetry inside…even if it is only a few lines, like the dedication.

Card #3, Row 4
Baseball Season Starts in Australia: {March} Read a book were someone plays baseball. Or the setting is Australia.
Family Day in Canada & England: {February} Read a book where family plays an important part. Or is set in Canada or England.
Passover: {April} Read a book where someone escapes slavery. Or is set in Israel or Egypt.
Spring: {March} Spring beings in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a book with flowers on the cover. Or is set in springtime.
National Women’s History Month: {March} Read a book written by a woman.

Card #3, Row 5
National Irish American Heritage Month: {March} {Designated by Congress in 1995.} Read a book where the protagonist is Irish. Or is very lucky. Or is forth in a series. (For four-leaf clover.)
Patriot’s Day: {April} Read a book where the protagonist is a patriot to their country.
End of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere: {March} Read a book depicting snow on the cover. Or is all white. Or is set in winter.
Records and Information Management Month: {April} Read a book where the protagonist is a clerk, secretary, or manages information.
Presidents’ Day: {February} Read a book where someone is the president of something.

[Heather]

My first challenge of any kind - I love playing bingo.
I'm going for Cabin Fever - 71+, for blackout on all 3 cards.

Progress 54 of 75!!!

Card 1 - BLACKOUT:






Card 2:
0





Card 3:
0 0
0 0

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Heather wrote: "I'm assuming we can count books we read since the 1st, even though I just signed up today?"

Correct. ☺

Welcome to the challenge, Suzanne and Heather!

[Hina]

Just to double check...is there a page minimum for books read?

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Hina wrote: "Just to double check...is there a page minimum for books read?"

Nope.

[Lisa]

2/14-4/14

14/15

Card One--N down
1. Nolander
2. Half-Blood 3-22-14
3. Little House by Boston Bay 3-8-14
4. FallOut 3-1-14
5. Between 3-21-14

Card Two-N down
1. Nazi Hunters 4-10-14
2. Willow 4-20-14
3. Evertrue 2-20-14
4. City Of Orphans 2-12-14
5. You Are My Only 2-14-14

Card Three-O Down
1. Onyx 3-13-14
2. Crewel 4-7-14
3. Book Of A 1000 Days 3-3-14
4. Maybe One Day 3-18-14
5. Every Soul A Star 2-25-14

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Lisa!

[Kay Kay]

I will try this one.

[Catastrophe]

February 1, 2014 - April 5, 2014
I'm going to try Heart Throb (15 books)

Card #3, Row 3

National Humor Month:  4/2 3*
National Pecan Month:  2/26 3*
Free Space:  2/16 4*
National Grapefruit Month:  2/2 3*
National Poetry Month: 2/21 5*

Card #2, Row 1

B: 2/16 4*
I: 2/27 4*
N: 3/16 4*
G: 3/8 4*
O: 2/2 3*

Card #1, Row 4

Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday:  2/18 5*
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: 2/24 4*
National Peanut Month: 2/19 4*
Olympics:  3/10 4*
Stress Awareness Month: 2/19 3*