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message 1: by Jojobean, Bookworm Challenger (new)

Jojobean | 1584 comments Mod
February 2014 Monthly Challenge

Levels
Easy~ 1-3 books
Medium~ 4-7 books
Hard~ 10 books

You can create your lists now but no reading until February 1

1. February's birthstone is Amethyst, so read a book with a purple cover

2. February's flower is the violet or the common primrose. Read a book with a pale yellow cover

3. February has 28 days and is the 2nd month of the year. Read a book with a 2 or 8 in its original publication date or total page number

4. February's zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces. We will focus on Pisces this month. Pisces is known as the fish. People born under this sign are perceptive, emotional, receptive, notorious for being highly sensitive, Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted
and Imaginative. Read a book with a fish on the cover or that takes place near water or a book with a character who displays at least 2 of the Pisces personality traits.

5. February the shortest month of the year so read a short book~ between 100~150 pages

6. February is American Heart Month. Read a book with a heart on the cover (real or fake) or a book with the word 'Heart' intact in the title

7. February 7th is the start of the winter Olympics. Read a book where a character plays or participates in any winter sport/activity.
EX~ Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, etc

8. February 11 is 'Don't Cry over split Milk Day". Read a book with any food on the cover that goes with milk

9. February 13 is "Get a Different Name Day". Read a book with a character whose name you would want to be yours

10. February 15 is "Single Awareness Day" so read a book with a M.C. that is single and doesn't need a significant other to be happy


message 2: by Jojobean, Bookworm Challenger (last edited Feb 06, 2014 03:24PM) (new)


message 3: by Sheila (last edited Feb 05, 2014 12:05PM) (new)

Sheila (sheilaj)
Sheila's All Challenges February 2014 Monthly Challenge


Medium~ 4-7 books
4/4 Completed


3. February has 28 days and is the 2nd month of the year. Read a book with a 2 or 8 in its original publication date or total page number
Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult


4. February's zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces. We will focus on Pisces this month. Pisces is known as the fish. People born under this sign are perceptive, emotional, receptive, notorious for being highly sensitive, Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted
and Imaginative. Read a book with a fish on the cover or that takes place near water or a book with a character who displays at least 2 of the Pisces personality traits.
The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffery Deaver The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffery Deaver (on a lake) ✔

5. February the shortest month of the year so read a short book~ between 100~150 pages

6. February is American Heart Month. Read a book with a heart on the cover (real or fake) or a book with the word 'Heart' intact in the title
Sticks and Stones A Cat DeLuca Mystery (Cat DeLuca Mysteries) by K.J. Larsen Sticks and Stones: A Cat DeLuca Mystery by K.J. Larsen (heart on cover) ✔


9. February 13 is "Get a Different Name Day". Read a book with a character whose name you would want to be yours
The Halo Effect by M.J. Rose The Halo Effect by M.J. Rose
I like the name Morgan



message 4: by Barbara ★ (last edited Mar 01, 2014 07:50AM) (new)

Barbara ★ I'm in and I'll shoot for medium - 6 books.


READ: 6/6

✔1. February's birthstone is Amethyst, so read a book with a purple cover
Yours for the Taking - Robin Kaye 2/28

✔2. February's flower is the violet or the common primrose. Read a book with a pale yellow cover
The Falcon at the Portal - Elizabeth Peters 2/18

✔3. February has 28 days and is the 2nd month of the year. Read a book with a 2 or 8 in its original publication date or total page number
The Thief - Megan Whalen Turner (280 pages) 2/10

✔4. February's zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces. People born under this sign are perceptive, emotional, receptive, notorious for being highly sensitive, Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted and Imaginative. Read a book with a fish on the cover or that takes place near water or a book with a character who displays at least 2 of the Pisces personality traits.
Swept Away by a Kiss - Katharine Ashe (takes place on a pirate ship) 2/28

✔7. February 7th is the start of the winter Olympics. Read a book where a character plays or participates in any winter sport/activity. EX~ Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, etc
Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis (hero co-owns an outdoor adventure company - lots of winter activities) 2/23

✔9. February 13 is "Get a Different Name Day". Read a book with a character whose name you would want to be yours
Embrace the Night Eternal - Joss ware (Sage) 2/23

Yours for the Taking (Domestic Gods, #4) by Robin Kaye The Falcon at the Portal( Amelia Peabody, #11) by Elizabeth Peters The Thief (The Queen's Thief, #1) by Megan Whalen Turner Swept Away by a Kiss (Rogues of the Sea, #1) by Katharine Ashe Instant Gratification (Wilder, #2) by Jill Shalvis Embrace the Night Eternal (Envy Chronicles, #2) by Joss Ware

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


message 5: by Trisha (last edited Feb 23, 2014 09:34PM) (new)

Trisha Start Date: 2/1
Completed: 2/23/2014

5/5


1. February's birthstone is Amethyst:
Fracture Me 2/19

3. February has 28 days and is the 2nd month of the year. (Published: October 8th 2013)
Premeditated 2/4

4. February's zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces. We will focus on Pisces this month.
Imaginary Girls 2/20

9. February 13 is "Get a Different Name Day".
Victoria The Awakening 2/5

10. February 15 is "Single Awareness Day"
Everybody Sees the Ants 2/23

Completed
Premeditated by Josin L. McQuein The Awakening (Darkest Powers, #2) by Kelley Armstrong Fracture Me (Shatter Me, #2.5) by Tahereh Mafi Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma Everybody Sees the Ants by A.S. King


message 6: by Sandi (last edited Feb 01, 2014 02:29PM) (new)

Sandi Barnes February 2014 Monthly Challenge

Hard~ 10 books
0/10

1. February's birthstone is Amethyst, so read a book with a purple cover -- Mason McQueen and the Gargoyle's Curse

2. February's flower is the violet or the common primrose. Read a book with a pale yellow cover -- Olive Branches Don't Grow On Trees

3. February has 28 days and is the 2nd month of the year. Read a book with a 2 or 8 in its original publication date or total page number -- Winter's Tale

4. February's zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces. We will focus on Pisces this month. Pisces is known as the fish. People born under this sign are perceptive, emotional, receptive, notorious for being highly sensitive, Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted
and Imaginative. Read a book with a fish on the cover or that takes place near water or a book with a character who displays at least 2 of the Pisces personality traits. --The Blue Lagoon: a romance

5. February the shortest month of the year so read a short book~ between 100~150 pages -- Socs and Greasers: Behind The Scenes of The Outsiders from Rob Lowe's Stories I Only Tell My Friends

6. February is American Heart Month. Read a book with a heart on the cover (real or fake) or a book with the word 'Heart' intact in the title -- You Had Me At Halo

7. February 7th is the start of the winter Olympics. Read a book where a character plays or participates in any winter sport/activity.
EX~ Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, etc -- STILL LOOKING

8. February 11 is 'Don't Cry over split Milk Day". Read a book with any food on the cover that goes with milk -- Our Husband

9. February 13 is "Get a Different Name Day". Read a book with a character whose name you would want to be yours -- Bad Trip South

10. February 15 is "Single Awareness Day" so read a book with a M.C. that is single and doesn't need a significant other to be happy -- STILL LOOKING -- Perhaps Situation Maid: From Cotton Picker to Presidential Cook, the True Story of Lillie Nelson


message 7: by jingles (last edited Feb 17, 2014 02:34PM) (new)

jingles | 3491 comments Mod
Count me in please, with the easy level.


ACATT: February 2014 Monthly Challenge
Date: 02/01/14 - 02/28/14
4/4 Completed

✔1. Amethyst:
Read a book with a purple cover.
French Pressed by Cleo Coyle - 02/10/14
French Pressed (Coffeehouse Mystery, #6) by Cleo Coyle
2. February's flower is the violet or the common primrose. Read a book with a pale yellow cover

✔3. 28 Days:
Read a book with a 2 or 8 in its original publication date or total page number. (pub in 2012)
If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton - 02/01/14

4. February's zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces. We will focus on Pisces this month. Pisces is known as the fish. People born under this sign are perceptive, emotional, receptive, notorious for being highly sensitive, Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted
and Imaginative. Read a book with a fish on the cover or that takes place near water or a book with a character who displays at least 2 of the Pisces personality traits.

5. February the shortest month of the year so read a short book~ between 100~150 pages

6. February is American Heart Month. Read a book with a heart on the cover (real or fake) or a book with the word 'Heart' intact in the title

✔7. WINTER OLYMPICS:
Read a book where a character plays or participates in any winter sport/activity.
EX~ Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, etc
Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis - 02/16/14

8. February 11 is 'Don't Cry over split Milk Day". Read a book with any food on the cover that goes with milk

✔9. Get a Different Name Day:
Read a book with a character whose name you would want to be yours. (Kate)
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - 02/12/14

10. February 15 is "Single Awareness Day" so read a book with a M.C. that is single and doesn't need a significant other to be happy

French Pressed (Coffeehouse Mystery, #6) by Cleo Coyle If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton Instant Attraction (Wilder, #1) by Jill Shalvis Firefly Lane  by Kristin Hannah


✿✿✿✿✿✿CHALLENGE COMPLETED 02/16/14✿✿✿✿✿✿


message 8: by [deleted user] (last edited Feb 24, 2014 07:32PM) (new)

Ok, didn't do January's, so I feel like I should TRY February's.. :)

Gonna go for the Easy Level 1-3 Books... ok, started with Easy Level and ending up with Medium Level

Count me in please, with the easy level. Changed to Medium Level.


*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/4-7 DONE*****
FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Easy Level 5/3 Completed


1. February's birthstone is Amethyst, so read a book with a purple cover
The Forever of Ella and Micha (The Secret, #2) by Jessica Sorensen 2/13

2. February's flower is the violet or the common primrose. Read a book with a pale yellow cover

3. February has 28 days and is the 2nd month of the year. Read a book with a 2 or 8 in its original publication date or total page number
Fierce by Clarissa Wild 2/1

4. February's zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces. We will focus on Pisces this month. Pisces is known as the fish. People born under this sign are perceptive, emotional, receptive, notorious for being highly sensitive, Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted
and Imaginative. Read a book with a fish on the cover or that takes place near water or a book with a character who displays at least 2 of the Pisces personality traits.
Fool for Love (The McCarthys of Gansett Island, #2) by Marie Force 2/5 (water)

5. February the shortest month of the year so read a short book~ between 100~150 pages
Finding Cinderella (Hopeless, #2.5) by Colleen Hoover 2/10

6. February is American Heart Month. Read a book with a heart on the cover (real or fake) or a book with the word 'Heart' intact in the title

7. February 7th is the start of the winter Olympics. Read a book where a character plays or participates in any winter sport/activity.
EX~ Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, etc

8. February 11 is 'Don't Cry over split Milk Day". Read a book with any food on the cover that goes with milk

9. February 13 is "Get a Different Name Day". Read a book with a character whose name you would want to be yours Acquiring Trouble (Bluegrass Brothers, #3) by Kathleen Brooks 2/3

10. February 15 is "Single Awareness Day" so read a book with a M.C. that is single and doesn't need a significant other to be happy


message 9: by Mave (last edited Mar 01, 2014 06:14AM) (new)

Mave | 7 comments February 2014 Monthly Challenge
Date: 02/01/14 - 02/28/14
3/3 Completed


1. February's birthstone is Amethyst, so read a book with a purple cover
Fairy Tale Flirts 5 Romantic Short Stories, Lisa Scott, 02/09/14 **** Fairy Tale Flirts 5 Romantic Short Stories by Lisa Scott
2. February's flower is the violet or the common primrose. Read a book with a pale yellow cover

3. February has 28 days and is the 2nd month of the year. Read a book with a 2 or 8 in its original publication date or total page number
An Offer From a Gentleman, Julia Quinn, 02/14/14 **** pages 358
4. February's zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces. We will focus on Pisces this month. Pisces is known as the fish. People born under this sign are perceptive, emotional, receptive, notorious for being highly sensitive, Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted
and Imaginative. Read a book with a fish on the cover or that takes place near water or a book with a character who displays at least 2 of the Pisces personality traits.

5. February the shortest month of the year so read a short book~ between 100~150 pages

6. February is American Heart Month. Read a book with a heart on the cover (real or fake) or a book with the word 'Heart' intact in the title

7. February 7th is the start of the winter Olympics. Read a book where a character plays or participates in any winter sport/activity.
EX~ Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, etc

8. February 11 is 'Don't Cry over split Milk Day". Read a book with any food on the cover that goes with milk

9. February 13 is "Get a Different Name Day". Read a book with a character whose name you would want to be yours
Undead and Unwed, MaryJanice Davidson, 02/12/14 *** Elizabeth
10. February 15 is "Single Awareness Day" so read a book with a M.C. that is single and doesn't need a significant other to be happy


message 10: by Diana S (new)

Diana S ACATT: February 2014 Monthly Challenge
Duration: 02/01/14 - 02/28/14

1. February's birthstone is Amethyst, so read a book with a purple cover

2. February's flower is the violet or the common primrose. Read a book with a pale yellow cover

3. February has 28 days and is the 2nd month of the year. Read a book with a 2 or 8 in its original publication date or total page number

4. February's zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces. We will focus on Pisces this month. Pisces is known as the fish. People born under this sign are perceptive, emotional, receptive, notorious for being highly sensitive, Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted
and Imaginative. Read a book with a fish on the cover or that takes place near water or a book with a character who displays at least 2 of the Pisces personality traits.

5. February the shortest month of the year so read a short book~ between 100~150 pages

6. February is American Heart Month. Read a book with a heart on the cover (real or fake) or a book with the word 'Heart' intact in the title

7. February 7th is the start of the winter Olympics. Read a book where a character plays or participates in any winter sport/activity.
EX~ Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, etc

8. February 11 is 'Don't Cry over split Milk Day". Read a book with any food on the cover that goes with milk

9. February 13 is "Get a Different Name Day". Read a book with a character whose name you would want to be yours

10. February 15 is "Single Awareness Day" so read a book with a M.C. that is single and doesn't need a significant other to be happy


message 11: by Mickslibrarian (last edited Feb 27, 2014 07:40PM) (new)

Mickslibrarian 1. February's birthstone is Amethyst The Boleyn Deceit by Laura Andersen February 22

2. February's flower is the violet or the common primrose. After the Quake by Haruki Murakami February 27

3. February has 28 days and is the 2nd month of the year. Cress by Marissa Meyer February 9

4. February's zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces. The Counterfeit Mistress by Madeline Hunter February 16

5. February the shortest month of the year. Love That Dog by Sharon Creech February 2

6. February is American Heart Month. Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan February 15

7. February 7th is the start of the winter Olympics. Love on the Lifts by Rachel Hawthorne February 27

8. February 11 is 'Don't Cry over split Milk Day". The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender February 26

9. February 13 is "Get a Different Name Day". Divergent by Veronica Roth (Beatrice) February 23

10. February 15 is "Single Awareness Day". Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan February 11

Love That Dog by Sharon Creech Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3) by Marissa Meyer Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan The Counterfeit Mistress by Madeline Hunter The Boleyn Deceit (The Boleyn Trilogy, #2) by Laura Andersen Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender After the Quake by Haruki Murakami Love on the Lifts by Rachel Hawthorne

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


message 12: by Megan (last edited Mar 05, 2014 07:32PM) (new)

Megan I'm going to read 3 books for this challenge.

3/3

2. February's flower is the violet or the common primrose. Read a book with a pale yellow cover Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder 2/9 (3*)

5. February the shortest month of the year so read a short book~ between 100~150 pages Finding Cinderella it has 105 pages 2/28 (4*)

9. February 13 is "Get a Different Name Day". Read a book with a character whose name you would want to be yours Sisters Red



Read:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #1) by Joanne Fluke Finding Cinderella (Hopeless, #2.5) by Colleen Hoover Sisters Red (Fairytale Retellings, #1) by Jackson Pearce


message 13: by jingles (new)

jingles | 3491 comments Mod
I think I'm going to call this one done. If I manage to complete any more, I will update at the end of the month.

Great challenge!

✔1. Amethyst:
Read a book with a purple cover.
French Pressed by Cleo Coyle - 02/10/14
French Pressed (Coffeehouse Mystery, #6) by Cleo Coyle

✔3. 28 Days:
Read a book with a 2 or 8 in its original publication date or total page number. (pub in 2012)
If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton - 02/01/14

✔7. WINTER OLYMPICS:
Read a book where a character plays or participates in any winter sport/activity.
EX~ Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, etc
Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis - 02/16/14

✔9. Get a Different Name Day:
Read a book with a character whose name you would want to be yours. (Kate)
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - 02/12/14

French Pressed (Coffeehouse Mystery, #6) by Cleo Coyle If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton Instant Attraction (Wilder, #1) by Jill Shalvis Firefly Lane  by Kristin Hannah


✿✿✿✿✿✿CHALLENGE COMPLETED 02/16/14✿✿✿✿✿✿


message 14: by Trisha (new)

Trisha Nice! Congrats Jingles!!


message 15: by Jojobean, Bookworm Challenger (new)

Jojobean | 1584 comments Mod
Congrats Jingles!


message 16: by Megan (new)

Megan Congrats Jingles!!!


message 17: by jingles (new)

jingles | 3491 comments Mod
Thanks, ladies :)


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