Monthly Challenges

[Jenn]

Challenge Type: monthly *
Duration: 1 - 31 May 2016
Post: Comment #15
Status: 6/10?

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✔ ​1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'
Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend by Mark Collins Jenkins 6 May 2016

​​2. Member of the Month - Becca: Becca has been a member of the RRRC since March, 2013 . Please read a book from any of ​​Becca's Shelves​ or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews

✔ ​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy: Read a book written by​ Dakota Cassidy,​ from Dakota's backlist or any author with her first or last name.
​​Fun Facts about Dakota​:
-writes laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, grab-some-ice erotic romance, hot and sexy alpha males, paranormal shifters, contemporary kick-ass women, and more.
-lives in Portland, Oregon
-RT Reviewers Choice Award for Kiss and Hell
-​​BravoTV featured "Bravoholic"
You may also read a book: set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.
Ghost of a Potion by Heather Blake 4 May 2016

4. "May the 4th be with you!":
*Read a romance book with the additional 'science fiction' or 'time travel' genre
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC

✔ 5. Cinco de Mayo Day!: The Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single military battle signified defeat of a European colonial power, and a victory for the Mexican people.
*Read a book set in Mexico or has an Hispanic person as a MC
*Read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind
*Read a book with the number '5' in the page count
Cosmology 101: An Armchair Voyage Through the Universe From One of America's Top Astronomers by David H. Levy (251 pages) 16 May 2016

✔ 6. Mother's Day is May 8:
*Read a book involving a mother or person who serves as a 'mother figure' for others as a MC
*Read a book written by a woman
Faux Paw by Sofie Kelly 10 May 2016

7. May 12 - International Nurse Day: celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale
*Read any book involving the MC in health care
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N'

8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016. Considered by most as a day of 'back luck' or omen:
*Read a book that involves MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character
*Read a book that is part of a series with at least 13 books within the series
*Read a book with 13 or more chapters

✔ 9. May 30 - Memorial Day: this is a day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died.
*Read a book with Armed Forces MC​ (present or retired)​
*Read a book where someone dies during the read
​*Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover
Crime Scene Investigation by Cyril Wecht, et al 5 May 2016
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✔ 10. Read a book of your choice:
To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton 14 May 2016



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[Jenn]

Challenge Type: monthly
Duration: 1 - 30 April 2016
Post: Comment #68
Status: 10/10

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✔ 1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 3 Apr 2016

✔ 2. Member of the Month - Diane ~Firefly~: Diane ~Firefly~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010.. Here is the link to Diane ~Firefly~'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Diane ~Firefly~ 's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year.
Bitten & Smitten by Michelle Rowen 12 Apr 2016

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Julia Quinn: Read one book written by Julia Quinn or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Julia:
* Her books have been translated into twenty-eight languages
* She writes historical romance
* She won her third RITA in 2010
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book that has been translated, or a historical romance. You can also read any book published in 2010, a book by any author who has won a RITA award, or a book set in New York or by an author who lives in New York.
A Witch in Time by Madelyn Alt 4 Apr 2016

✔ 4. April 1 – April Fools Day: Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
Soulless by Gail Carriger 1 Apr 2016

✔ 5. April 4 – School Librarian Day: Read a book with a character who is a librarian or a teacher or a book you received from the library.
The Dead Roam the Earth: True Stories of the Paranormal from Around the World by Alasdair Wickham 14 Apr 2016

✔ 6. April 14 – Reach as High as You Can Day: Read a longer book (250+ pages) or a book that’s been on your TBR longer than a year (if you don’t have any, then read one that’s been there the longest).
Shock Troops: Canadians Fighting The Great War 1917-1918 Volume Two by Tim Cook (736 pages) 19 Apr 2016

✔ 7. April 22 – Earth Day: Read a book with an outdoorsy character, or a book with an outdoorsy cover or a book you’d take to read and relax outside.
Home for a Spell by Madelyn Alt 5 Apr 2016

✔ 8. April 23 – Lover’s Day: Read a romance book.
Hidden Star by Nora Roberts 15 Apr 2016

✔ 9. April 23 – Take a Chance Day: Read a book from a new to you author or series or genre.
Murder at Hatfield House by Amanda Carmack 6 Apr 2016

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Strange Brew edited by P. N. Elrod 3 Apr 2016