2014 March Reading Challenge

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Only 8 more days in February, so it's time to put up the new challenge for March. :o)

March –
Another special challenge day. Andre Norton, who died March 17, 2005 published stories for almost 70 years. She wrote in almost every genre—science fiction, fantasy, mystery, historic, romance, adult, juvenile, and children’s. She was a Grand Master of Science Fiction and Fantasy, and was called, The Grande Dame of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Since her biggest and best known series was called Witch World your challenge for this month is to read a story with a witch/warlock or magic user of some kind in it.

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.

[Tina]

Excited to get going on the March challenge. I am not doing as well as I hoped in February, so March has to be better.

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Special Challenge:
Undead Pool by Kim Harrison


1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas
Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney


2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme
Skinwalker by Faith Hunter


3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
Whatever Became of the Squishies by Claire Chilton


4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs


5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall
The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong


7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies
Killer Frost by Jennifer Estep


8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book
Small Favor by Jim Butcher


9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March:
Selkie Spell by Sophia Moss


10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book.
Stirring Up Trouble by Juli Alexander

[Dee]

I'm finished!!


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March –
Another special challenge day. Andre Norton, who died March 17, 2005 published stories for almost 70 years. She wrote in almost every genre—science fiction, fantasy, mystery, historic, romance, adult, juvenile, and children’s. She was a Grand Master of Science Fiction and Fantasy, and was called, The Grande Dame of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Since her biggest and best known series was called Witch World your challenge for this month is to read a story with a witch/warlock or magic user of some kind in it.

Tricked 03/13

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

Bodyguard 03/19

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

No Mercy 03/01


3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

Trouble in Mudbug 03/12

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

Primal Bounds 03/18

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

How to Date a Vampire 03/03

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

Ghouls Night Out 03/08

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

Lair of the Lion 03/17

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book

The Kingmakers 03/25

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

The pirate Bride 03/05

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.

Werewolf in Las Vegas 03/07

[Ora]

March Reading Challenge
Read 06/10

1) Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme
3) World Maths Day Blaze of Memory Nalini Singh 03/11
4) Saint Patrick’s Day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.
5) Purple Day Loving Lord Ash Sally MacKenzie 03/06
6) Spring or Fall Branded by FireNalini Singh 03/05
7) The Ides of March Vampire Most Wanted Lynsay Sands 03/28
8) God of War The Darkest Passion Gena Showalter 03/22
9) The Vernal How to Lose a Bride in One Night Sophie Jordan 03/19
10) International Day of Happiness

[Tai]

February is not going well for me either, so let's see how things go in March. :)

Read 0/11

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.

Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user

[Jessica]

I'm in! This will be my first challenge, I'm looking forward to completing the challenge!

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[Grace]

I'm in

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1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

9th March 2014

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

19th March 2014

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

15th March 2014

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

14th March 2014

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

10th March 2014

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

1st March 2014

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

18th March 2014

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book

2nd March 2014

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

11th March 2014

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.

7th March 2014

11) Witch / Warlock

6th March 2014

[Nikki]

I'm in! I'm a new member so this my first challenge and I'm excited to get going.

[Rachel]

I'm in!

[AndaM]

Monthly Reading Challenges > 2014 March Reading Challenge

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1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book.

11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user

[Irene]

2014 March Reading Challenge
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1) Book set in Texas: With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent

2) Set in New Orleans: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

3) Math teacher: If I Die by Rachel Vincent

4) Saint Patrick’s day (Fae): The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter

5) Purple Day — aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent

6) Autumn: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

8) God of War (soldier): Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) Humorous book: The Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Anderson

11) Witch: Ever After by Kim Harrison

[Prismseven]

Just finished February's challenge:) i'm in for march. Will update book list later.

[Felicia (Ferishia)]

0/10 Read



1) Texas Independence Day: The Hunter's Prey: Erotic Tales of Texas Vampires by Diane Whiteside
2) Mardi Gras: Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke
3) World Maths Day: The Geek Job by Eve Langlais
4) Saint Patrick’s day: Faery Surprising by Mia Watts
5) Purple Day: Skin Tight by Ava Gray
6) Spring or Fall: Wolf Quest by Bianca D'Arc
7) The Ides of March: Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns
8) God of War: Undercover by Lauren Dane
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox: Whirlpool by Vivian Arend
10) International Day of Happiness: Howl For It by Shelly Laurenston

[Angie]

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1. March 2 is Texas Independence Day - Gotcha! - Christie Craig
2. Mardi Gras ends on March 9 - Fangs For Nothing - Erin McCarthy & Kathy Love
3. First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day - Harvard's Education - Suzanne Brockmann
4. Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 - Survival of the Fairest - Jody Wallace
5. March 26 is Purple Day - Simply Carnal - Kate Pearce
6. Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall - Spring Wind - Charlotte Boyett-Compo
7. The Ides of March - Clockwork Angel - Cassandra Clare
8. March is named for the God of War - Taste of Darkness - Maria V Snyder
9. Read a book that has something to do with water - Starcrossed - Jospehine Angelini
10. March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness - Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind - Karen Kelley
Special: Biting Bad - Chloe Neill

[Reeannun]

Ok, I'll try it!
Monthly Reading Challenges > 2014 March Reading Challenge

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1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book.

11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user

[☀Rachael☀]

1) Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

2) Mardi Gras - Walking Dead ---- C.E. Murphy
3) World Maths Day— Dirty Magic ---- Jaye Wells
4) Saint Patrick’s day - Night Broken ---- Patricia Briggs
5) Purple Day— Graveyard Child ---- M.N.L. Hanover
6) first month of spring/fall - Bloodlines ---- Richelle Mead
7) The Ides of March — If I Should Die ---- Amy Plum
8) God of War— Until I Die ---- Amy Plum
9) The Vernal/autumnal equinox ---- Killing Rites ---- MLN Hanover
10) International Day of Happiness—The Golden Lily ---- Richelle Mead

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[Nikki]

I believe mardi gras ends on fat tuesday which is march 4th. At least that is how it is here in Louisiana.

[Drea]

I'm in.
March –
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Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day:
Twelfth Moon
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9:
Kade's Dark Embrace
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
B785
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17:
Highland Shift
5) March 26 is Purple Day:
Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall:
One Thousand Brides
7) The Ides of March:
Nicholas
8) March is named for the God of War:
Kiss of Surrender
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall):
Commanding the Tides
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness:
The Lady is a Vamp
special challenge day. Andre Norton:
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

[Shannon]

I'm in and will post as I go!

Regular Challenge Topics

Progress: 0/10

1. Texas Independence Day - Setting in Texas: Rogue by Rachel Vincent

2. Mardi Gras - Louisiana Setting/Bon Temps: Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris

3. Worlds Math Day - Character is a Scientist: Aiden's Charity by Lora Leigh

4. Saint Patrick’s Day - Characters are Fae: Chimes at Midnight by Seanan McGuire

5. Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness - Epileptic: Why Have the Birds Stopped Singing? by Zoa Sherburne

6. First Month of Spring or Fall:

7. The Ides of March - Setting/Italy: Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber

8. Named for the God of War:

9. The Vernal - Water/Selkie: Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler

10. International Day of Happiness - Humorous Book: Undead and Unemployed by Mary Janice Davidson

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

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Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17
5) March 26 is Purple Day
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall
7) The Ides of March
8) March is named for the God of War
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall)
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user

[Carolyn F.]

I'm in!

[Lyn]

I'm in. :) The book list will be added soon.

[Leslie]

Read: 10/10
Bonus: 1/1



1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas
The Dead Girls' Dance Read March 18 ★★1/2

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme
Theirs to Cherish Read March 12 ★★★1/2

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist
A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent Read March 14 ★★★1/2

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.
Six Brothers Read March 5 ★★★★

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy
Revealed Read March 25 ★1/2

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall
Linger Read March 10 ★★1/2

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies
Entwined Read March 29 ★★★1/2

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book
Blood Stone Read March 26 ★★★

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.
The Marked Ones Read March 30 ★★1/2

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.
Second Grave on the Left Read March 31 ★★★★



*Bonus: story with a witch/warlock or magic user of some kind
Darkness Hunts Read March 20 ★★★★

[Prismseven]

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1. Mason's Daughter
2. Phantom in Time
3. A SEAL's Seduction
4. Kiss Me, I'm Irish
5. Banished from Grace
6. November Surprise
7. The Wedding Shroud - A Tale of Ancient Rome
8. SEAL Under Covers
9. Perception
10. The Cinderella Project
Challenge. Till Death and Beyond (5 star 3/16/14)

[Nikki]

I'm in. Will post when I figure out my reads for the month.

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

1/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9 Rock Bottom
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point 3/1
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17
5) March 26 is Purple Day
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall
7) The Ides of March
8) March is named for the God of War
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall)
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user

[Irene]

2014 March Reading Challenge
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1) Book set in Texas: With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent

2) Set in New Orleans: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

3) Math teacher: If I Die by Rachel Vincent 02/03/2014 ★★★★

4) Saint Patrick’s day (Fae): The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter

5) Purple Day — aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent

6) Autumn: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

7) Italian character: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

8) God of War (soldier): Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) Humorous book: The Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Anderson

11) Witch: Ever After by Kim Harrison

[Drea]

March –
1/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day:
Twelfth Moon
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9:
Kade's Dark Embrace
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
B785
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17:
Highland Shift
5) March 26 is Purple Day:
Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall:
One Thousand Brides
7) The Ides of March:
Nicholas ★★★ 3/2/14
8) March is named for the God of War:
Kiss of Surrender
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall):
Commanding the Tides
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness:
The Lady is a Vamp
special challenge day. Andre Norton:
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

[Patricia]

I'm in
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Witch or Warlock: The Undead Pool Kim Harrison

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day: Clean Sweep Ilona Andrews

2) Mardi Gras a book set in New Orleans or in Louisianna: Fury of the Demon Diana Rowland

3)World Maths Day: Gameboard of the Gods Richelle Mead

4) Saint Patrick’s day: Night Broken Patricia Briggs

5) Book with a purple cover: Endlessly Kiersten White

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall: Grave Matters Jana Oliver

7) The Ides of March: Guardians of Stone Anita Clenney

8) March is named for the God of War: Cress Marissa Meyer

9) Read a book that has something to do with water: Eye of the Tempest Nicole Peeler

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness: The Undead in my Bed Katie MacAlister,Molly Harper and Jessica Sims

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

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Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Maybe Someday
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9 Rock Bottom 3/2 ★★★★
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point 3/1 ★★★★
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 Finnikin of the Rock
5) March 26 is Purple Day Touch of Power
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall The Moon Dwellers
7) The Ides of March Rare and Precious Things
8) March is named for the God of War The Winner's Curse
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) The Deep End of the Sea
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness Shark Bait
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user Murder of Crows

[Irene]

2014 March Reading Challenge
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1) Book set in Texas: With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent

2) Set in New Orleans: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

3) Math teacher: If I Die by Rachel Vincent 02/03/2014 ★★★★

4) Saint Patrick’s day (Fae): The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter

5) Purple Day — aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent

6) Autumn: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

7) Italian character: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

8) God of War (soldier): Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 02/03/2014 ★★★★★

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) Humorous book: The Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Anderson

11) Witch: Ever After by Kim Harrison

[Drea]

March –
4/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day:
Twelfth Moon
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9:
Kade's Dark Embrace
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
B785
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17:
Highland Shift
5) March 26 is Purple Day:
Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan ★★ 3/3/14
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall:
One Thousand Brides ★★ 3/3/14
7) The Ides of March:
Nicholas ★★★ 3/2/14
8) March is named for the God of War:
Kiss of Surrender
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall):
Commanding the Tides ★★★ 3/3/14
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness:
The Lady is a Vamp
special challenge day. Andre Norton:
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

[Pat aka Tygyr]

Hope to read some books that fit into this challenge. Thanks for putting this together! I'll post end of month.

[Suzanne]

Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy
2014 March Reading Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2014 - 3/31/2014

Progress: 10 out of 10

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas:
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 3/28/2014

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme:
Blood Cross by Faith Hunter - ***** - 3/31/2014

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day— So read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist-
Dog Handling by Clare Naylor - ***** - 3/30/2014

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae:
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - *** - 3/9/2014 - Set in Ireland

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)
Annabel by Lauren Oliver - *** - 3/6/2014 - Purple Cover

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall
Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman - ***** - 3/23/2014 - Set in September

7) The Ides of March— Read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies-
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan - ***** - 3/31/2014

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez - * - 3/5/2014

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March: Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean:
Trouble on Reserve by Kim Harrison - ***** - 3/16/2014 - Set in a boatyard

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book:
Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec - **** - 3/12/2014

[Drea]

March –
5/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day:
Twelfth Moon
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9:
Kade's Dark Embrace
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
B785 ★★★★ 3/5/14
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17:
Highland Shift
5) March 26 is Purple Day:
Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan ★★ 3/3/14
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall:
One Thousand Brides ★★ 3/3/14
7) The Ides of March:
Nicholas ★★★ 3/2/14
8) March is named for the God of War:
Kiss of Surrender
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall):
Commanding the Tides ★★★ 3/3/14
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness:
The Lady is a Vamp
special challenge day. Andre Norton:
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

[Vannessa]

February was another epic fail month for me where reading was concerned. Let's hope I have more time this month to get through some of these!

March – Another special challenge day. Andre Norton - witch/warlock or magic user of some kind in it. Dead on the Delta FINISHED March 11th

Regular challenge topics
1) Texas Independence Day — A book with a setting in Texas The Dead Girls' Dance FINISHED March 21st

2) Mardi Gras - A book set in New Orleans Skinwalker FINISHED March 4th

3) World Maths Day — A book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist No idea for this one

4) Saint Patrick’s Day — one of the characters is fae. TorridFINISHED March 18th

5) Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness— read a book with a purple cover The Mysterious Case of Mr. Strangeway FINISHED March 27th

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

7) The Ides of March — Read a book where one of the characters is Italian

8) March is named for the God of War — Lethal Rider FINISHED April 5th!!!

9) The Vernal equinox or the autumnal equinox - Read a book that has something to do with water

10) International Day of Happiness — read a humourous book.

READ 6/10

[Felicia (Ferishia)]

1/10 Read



1) Texas Independence Day: The Hunter's Prey: Erotic Tales of Texas Vampires by Diane Whiteside
2) Mardi Gras: Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke
3) World Maths Day: The Geek Job by Eve Langlais
4) Saint Patrick’s day: Faery Surprising by Mia Watts
5) Purple Day: Skin Tight by Ava Gray
6) Spring or Fall: Wolf Quest by Bianca D'Arc 3/4
7) The Ides of March: Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns
8) God of War: Undercover by Lauren Dane
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox: Whirlpool by Vivian Arend
10) International Day of Happiness: Howl For It by Shelly Laurenston

Books read:

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

3/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Maybe Someday
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9 Rock Bottom 3/2 ★★★★
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point 3/1 ★★★★
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 Finnikin of the Rock
5) March 26 is Purple Day Touch of Power
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall The Moon Dwellers 3/5 ★★★★
7) The Ides of March Rare and Precious Things
8) March is named for the God of War The Winner's Curse
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) The Deep End of the Sea
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness Shark Bait
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user Murder of Crows

[Ann aka Iftcan]

March 2014 PNR challenge
1/10
1/1

Another special challenge day. Andre Norton, who died March 17, 2005 published stories for almost 70 years. She wrote in almost every genre—science fiction, fantasy, mystery, historic, romance, adult, juvenile, and children’s. She was a Grand Master of Science Fiction and Fantasy, and was called, The Grande Dame of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Since her biggest and best known series was called Witch World your challenge for this month is to read a story with a witch/warlock or magic user of some kind in it.

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17,

5) March 26 is Purple Day—Circus of the Darned by Katie Maxwell

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) March 20 is International Day of Happiness The Undead in my Bed by Jessica Sims et. al.

*****Special Challenge Got Fangs by Katie Maxwell******

[Rhonda]

Again, shooting for at least 5-8...I'm in!!!

March

2/10

Special: Read a story with a witch/warlock or magic user of some kind in it: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendra Black

1. Texas Independence Day: Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb

2. Mardi Gras: Bayou Noel by Alexandra Ivy

3. World Maths Day: Between by Kerry Schafer

4. Saint Patrick’s Day: Autumn Whispers by Yasmine Galenorn

5. March 26 is Purple Day (aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness): Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh

6. 1st Month of Spring/Fall: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison

7. The Ides of March: Black Magic Sanction Kim Harrison

8. March is named for the God of War: Assassin's Gambit by Amy Raby

9. Vernal/Autumnal Equinox: Pale Demon Kim Harrison

10. March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison

TO READ


READ

[Irene ~ Witchy Reads]

Last month wasn't great so lets try again:

0/10

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.

[Irene]

2014 March Reading Challenge
3/10

1) Book set in Texas: With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent

2) Set in New Orleans: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

3) Math teacher: If I Die by Rachel Vincent 02/03/2014 ★★★★

4) Saint Patrick’s day (Fae): The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter

5) Purple Day — aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent 07/03/2014 ★★★

6) Autumn: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

7) Italian character: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

8) God of War (soldier): Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 02/03/2014 ★★★★★

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) Humorous book: The Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Anderson

11) Witch: Ever After by Kim Harrison

[Drea]

March –
6/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day:
Twelfth Moon
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9:
Kade's Dark Embrace
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
B785 ★★★★ 3/5/14
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17:
Highland Shift
5) March 26 is Purple Day:
Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan ★★ 3/3/14
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall:
One Thousand Brides ★★ 3/3/14
7) The Ides of March:
Nicholas ★★★ 3/2/14
8) March is named for the God of War:
Kiss of Surrender
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall):
Commanding the Tides ★★★ 3/3/14
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness:
The Lady is a Vamp ★★★★ 3/7/14
special challenge day. Andre Norton:
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

4/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Maybe Someday
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9 Rock Bottom 3/2 ★★★★
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point 3/1 ★★★★
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 Finnikin of the Rock
5) March 26 is Purple Day Touch of Power
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall The Moon Dwellers 3/5 ★★★★
7) The Ides of March Rare and Precious Things
8) March is named for the God of War The Winner's Curse
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) The Deep End of the Sea
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness Shark Bait
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user Murder of Crows 3/7 ★★★★

[Irene]

2014 March Reading Challenge
4/10

1) Book set in Texas: With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent

2) Set in New Orleans: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

3) Math teacher: If I Die by Rachel Vincent 02/03/2014 ★★★★

4) Saint Patrick’s day (Fae): The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter

5) Purple Day — aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent 07/03/2014 ★★★

6) Autumn: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

7) Italian character: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

8) God of War (soldier): Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 02/03/2014 ★★★★★

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) Humorous book: The Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Anderson

11) Witch: Ever After by Kim Harrison 09/03/2014 ★★★★★

[Netanella]

PRUF March 2014 Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014

Read 0/10
Special Challenge 1/1

Special Challenge: Andre Norton, who died March 17, 2005, published stories for almost 70 years. She wrote in almost every genre: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, historic, romance, adult, juvenile, and children’s. She was a Grand Master of Science Fiction and Fantasy, and was called The Grande Dame of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Since her biggest and best known series was called Witch World, your challenge for this month is to read a story with a witch/warlock or magic user of some kind in it.
Dresden Files 3 - Grave Peril by Jim Butcher - 03/08/2014 (★★★★)
1. Texas Independence Day (March 2): Read a book set in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas.

2. Mardi Gras ends on March 9: Read a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme.
My Immortal by Erin McCarthy
3. World Math Day (First Wednesday in March): Read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist.
Fallen by Erin McCarthy
4. Saint Patrick’s Day is March 17 : Read a book where one of the characters is Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.
Zom-B by Darren Shan
5. Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness, or Purple Day (March 26): Read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy.
Midnight Falls by R.G. Alexander
6. Spring or Fall: March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere). Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall.
Glass Slipper by Abigail Barnett
7. The Ides of March (March 15): Read a book where one of the characters is Italian, or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies.

8. March is for Mars, God of War: Read a book with a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book

9. The Vernal (spring) equinox or the Autumnal (fall) equinox falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.
Seduced by the Storm by Sydney Croft
10. International Day of Happiness (March 20): Read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.
The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston

[Felicia (Ferishia)]

2/10 Read



1) Texas Independence Day: The Hunter's Prey: Erotic Tales of Texas Vampires by Diane Whiteside
2) Mardi Gras: Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke
3) World Maths Day: The Geek Job by Eve Langlais 3/8
4) Saint Patrick’s day: Faery Surprising by Mia Watts
5) Purple Day: Skin Tight by Ava Gray
6) Spring or Fall: Wolf Quest by Bianca D'Arc 3/4
7) The Ides of March: Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns
8) God of War: Undercover by Lauren Dane
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox: Whirlpool by Vivian Arend
10) International Day of Happiness: Howl For It by Shelly Laurenston

Books read:

[Danielle]

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh 3/6

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

6) Spring or Fall: Tempting Gray by T.A. Grey 3/3

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

8) March is named for the God of War: Chains of Ice by T.A. Grey 3/9

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.

[Tina]

Finished 1/10

Special Challenge:
Undead Pool by Kim Harrison


1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas
Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney


2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme
Skinwalker by Faith Hunter


3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
Whatever Became of the Squishies by Claire Chilton


4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs


5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall
The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong


7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies
Killer Frost by Jennifer Estep


8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book
Small Favor by Jim Butcher Finished 3/9


9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March:
Selkie Spell by Sophia Moss


10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book.
Stirring Up Trouble by Juli Alexander

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

5/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Maybe Someday
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9 Rock Bottom 3/2 ★★★★
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point 3/1 ★★★★
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 Finnikin of the Rock
5) March 26 is Purple Day Touch of Power
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall The Moon Dwellers 3/5 ★★★★
7) The Ides of March Rare and Precious Things 3/10 ★★★★
8) March is named for the God of War The Winner's Curse
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) The Deep End of the Sea
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness Shark Bait
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user Murder of Crows 3/7 ★★★★★