Let's Talk Love Stories! discussion

38 views
Archives (Past Discussions) > June Monthly Challenge - 2014

Comments Showing 1-38 of 38 (38 new)    post a comment »
dateUp arrow    newest »

message 1: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Here's the June Monthly Challenge of our group!!

description

Time Limit : 1st June, 2014 to 30th June, 2014

Levels:

Easy ~ 1-2 books
Medium ~ 3-6 books
Hard ~ more than 7 books

Themes/clues of the books:

-Dare Day (June 1): Dare Day is a day to challenge someone, and to do a dare yourself.Read a book with a daring protagonist who is not afraid of challenges or risks.

-Repeat Day (June 3): Repeat Day is an opportunity to do things over and over again. Re-read a book .

-World Environment Day (June 5): World Environment Day focuses attention on important environmental issues. Read a book where someone is an environmentalist or a book with an image of nature on its cover.

- Best Friend Day (June 8): Best Friend Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your best friend. Read a book on friendship or with a friends to lovers trope.

- Red Rose Day (June 12): A red rose signifies love. Read a book with red roses on its cover

- Friday the 13th (June 13): Friday the 13th, is an unlucky day, a day when bad things can happen.Read a book where the character in the story is having a bad day or a story with a tragic ending.

-Father's Day (June 15): It is a day to enjoy time with Dad and appreciate all he does for you. Read a book where a character in the story is already a father or is going to become a father.

-Smile Power Day (June 15): Give everyone you see a big, friendly smile. You never know, you're warm smile just might turn someone's day right around...for the good! Read a light-hearted novel.

- World Sauntering Day (June 19): It is a day to saunter here and there, wherever you go. Read a book with a laid-back or carefree character.

- Summer SolsticeDay (June 21): Summer Solstice is the meteorological start of summer. It's the longest day of the year.Read a book with a summer setting or with an image of the sun on its cover.

- Sunglasses Day (June 27): Sunglasses Day is a shady day for your eyes. Read a book where the protagonist wears glasses or with glasses on its cover.

- Camera Day (June 29): Our memories and stories are captured by a camera. Read a book where the protagonist is either a professional cameraman or loves to snap pictures.

Sign up for the challenge below. Happy Reading!


message 2: by Ipshita (last edited Aug 23, 2014 03:17AM) (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
description



Aishee        0/?
Aishwarya     2/3
Ipshita       7/7     Congrats on finishing the challenge!
Ishita        0/3
Kritika       0/3
Mohamed       1/?
Polkadotty    0/4
Poongothai    8/8     Congrats on finishing the challenge!
Retwika       4/4     Congrats on finishing the challenge!
Ruchi         3/3     Congrats on finishing the challenge!
Sandeep       3/4
Shilpa        4/2     Congrats on finishing the challenge!
Srividya      3/3     Congrats on finishing the challenge!
Wendy         0/7



message 3: by IShita (new)

IShita | 1803 comments I'm in !
Level- medium 3-6 books
June is so much more fun than the May challenge ! I already have so many books picked up I might have to upgrade :p


message 4: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
So glad you liked this challenge,Ishita. Added you.


message 5: by A (new)

A H | 1322 comments Mod
Am in:)


message 6: by Aishee (new)

Aishee I'm in. I love the Best Friend Day challenge and World Environment Day challenge.


message 7: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Thanks, Aishee :) Added both of you, Aishee and Ruchi.


message 8: by Retwika (new)

Retwika | 3 comments I am for 4 books.. :)


message 9: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Added you, Rits. Welcome to the challenge :)


message 10: by Mohamed (new)

Mohamed | 69 comments sign me up
medium level :)


message 11: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Added you, Mohamed. Welcome to the challenge :)


message 12: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge, Sandeep. Added you :)


message 13: by Wendy (new)

Wendy (wmaresca) I am in for the hard challenge


message 14: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Added you, Wendy. Welcome to the challenge :)


message 15: by Kritika (new)

Kritika | 363 comments I'm in for medium.


message 16: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Welcome, Kritika. Added you :)


message 17: by Srividya (new)

Srividya Vijapure (theinkedmermaid) Add me too Ipshi.. will start with easy and then see where it goes :) :)


message 18: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Added you, Sri :)


message 19: by Shilpa (last edited Jun 19, 2014 02:49AM) (new)

Shilpa | 842 comments In for easy! :)
Sign me up..:)

May upgrade later...

Done:

1/2

1. Red Rose Day (June 12): A red rose signifies love. Read a book with red roses on its cover অনুরাগ by Samaresh Majumdar




message 20: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Added you, Shilpa :)


message 21: by Aishwarya (new)

Aishwarya Pathania (aishwaryapathania) | 2 comments hi people i am new to this group and something tells me this is going to be alot of fun. I have tried a bunch of genres but by far romance is my favorite. I would like to join this challenge in the medium level. For the first and third june I have read love unscripted and love unrehearsed which revolves around a female protagonist who is a shrewd business woman . So please add me and lets have some fun :)


message 22: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Added you, Aishwarya. Welcome to the challenge :)


message 23: by Mohamed (new)

Mohamed | 69 comments -Repeat Day (June 3): Repeat Day is an opportunity to do things over and over again. Re-read a book .
The Da vinci code

Also the protagonist is having a bad day so how does this count? :D


message 24: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Woah the first one to finish a book for this challenge. Congrats, Mohamed. And its only one book per clue :)


message 25: by Mohamed (new)

Mohamed | 69 comments thank you thank you No applause Please :p


message 26: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
*chuckles* *puts away the 'applause' placard* :P


message 27: by Mohamed (new)

Mohamed | 69 comments LOL XD


message 28: by A (last edited Jun 16, 2014 09:57AM) (new)

A H | 1322 comments Mod
-Dare Day (June 1): The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #1) by Michelle Hodkin 3.5 stars

-Father's Day (June 15): Someone Else's Life by Katie Dale 4.5 stars

Smile Power Day (June 15): The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith 5 stars


message 29: by Polkadotty (new)

Polkadotty | 2 comments hey i am in!! i have only just joined but already decided medium 4 books for june, i have just started reading immortal which is captivating! My smile today will hopefully make someone feel happy. this group by far is excellent! have a great day happy reading :)


message 30: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Thank you, Polkadotty! Welcome to the challenge :)


message 31: by Retwika (new)

Retwika | 3 comments Read: 4/4
Father's Day: Black ties and lullabies.

World's Sauntering day: Suddenly you.

Summer Solstice day: Along for the ride

Friday the 13th: Tha Fault in our Stars.

:)


message 32: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Congrats on finishing the challenge, Retwika!

Good going, Ruchi.


message 33: by Srividya (new)

Srividya Vijapure (theinkedmermaid) World Environment Day (June 5): Global Warming by James M.M. Baldwin

Best Friend Day (June 8): Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Father's Day (June 15): The Inconsiderate Waiter by J.M. Barrie

Finished challenge but as there is still time, I might add one more :) :)


message 34: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
Congrats, Sri :)


message 35: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
June Monthly Challenge - 2014

Time Limit : 1st June, 2014 to 30th June, 2014

Levels: Hard ~ more than 7 books
Read 7 books!

Themes/clues of the books:

-Dare Day (June 1): A Texan's Luck (Wife Lottery, #3) by Jodi Thomas
-Repeat Day (June 3): ラストゲーム 1 Last Game 1  by Shinobu Amano
-World Environment Day (June 5): Keegan's Lady by Catherine Anderson
- Best Friend Day (June 8): Fiance by Fate (Anyone But You, #1) by Jennifer Shirk
- Friday the 13th (June 13): Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
-Father's Day (June 15): Honor Bound by Sandra Brown
- Camera Day (June 29): Suddenly... Marriage! (Virgin Brides) (Silhouette Romance , No 1312) by Marie Ferrarella


message 36: by Poongothai (last edited Jul 01, 2014 10:16AM) (new)

Poongothai (poongsa) | 190 comments Time Limit : 1st June, 2014 to 30th June, 2014

Level: Hard ~ more than 7 books
Completed 8


Themes/clues of the books:

-Dare Day (June 1): Dare Day is a day to challenge someone, and to do a dare yourself.Read a book with a daring protagonist who is not afraid of challenges or risks. Nefertiti by Michelle Moran June 28

-Repeat Day (June 3): Repeat Day is an opportunity to do things over and over again. Re-read a book .

-World Environment Day (June 5): World Environment Day focuses attention on important environmental issues. Read a book where someone is an environmentalist or a book with an image of nature on its cover. Sister of the Bride (Fool's Gold, #2.5) by Susan Mallery June 13

- Best Friend Day (June 8): Best Friend Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your best friend. Read a book on friendship or with a friends to lovers trope. Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins June 11

- Red Rose Day (June 12): A red rose signifies love. Read a book with red roses on its cover

- Friday the 13th (June 13): Friday the 13th, is an unlucky day, a day when bad things can happen.Read a book where the character in the story is having a bad day or a story with a tragic ending. A Fatal Grace (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #2) by Louise Penny June 6

-Father's Day (June 15): It is a day to enjoy time with Dad and appreciate all he does for you. Read a book where a character in the story is already a father or is going to become a father. Master of Desire (Brotherhood/MacAllister, #1) by Kinley MacGregor June 27

-Smile Power Day (June 15): Give everyone you see a big, friendly smile. You never know, you're warm smile just might turn someone's day right around...for the good! Read a light-hearted novel. Finding Perfect (Fool's Gold, #3) by Susan Mallery June 19

- World Sauntering Day (June 19): It is a day to saunter here and there, wherever you go. Read a book with a laid-back or carefree character. Secondhand Bride (McKettricks, #3) by Linda Lael Miller June 12

- Summer SolsticeDay (June 21): Summer Solstice is the meteorological start of summer. It's the longest day of the year.Read a book with a summer setting or with an image of the sun on its cover. 16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie Macomber June 1

- Sunglasses Day (June 27): Sunglasses Day is a shady day for your eyes. Read a book where the protagonist wears glasses or with glasses on its cover.

- Camera Day (June 29): Our memories and stories are captured by a camera. Read a book where the protagonist is either a professional cameraman or loves to snap pictures.


message 37: by Shilpa (new)

Shilpa | 842 comments Done:

4/2

1. Red Rose Day (June 12): A red rose signifies love. Read a book with red roses on its cover অনুরাগ by Samaresh Majumdar

2.Dare Day (June 1): Dare Day is a day to challenge someone, and to do a dare yourself.Read a book with a daring protagonist who is not afraid of challenges or risks.The Promise by Nikita Singh

3.-Father's Day (June 15): It is a day to enjoy time with Dad and appreciate all he does for you. Read a book where a character in the story is already a father or is going to become a father.The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks

4.Smile Power Day (June 15): Give everyone you see a big, friendly smile. You never know, you're warm smile just might turn someone's day right around...for the good! Read a light-hearted novel.How I Braved Anu Aunty & Co-Founded A Million Dollar Company by Varun Agarwal




message 38: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 4744 comments Mod
That's too bad, Sandeep. Nice effort though.
Better luck next time!


back to top