Reading The Seasons - Spring

[JoAnne]

Caroline wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "I'm in Caroline.

READING THE SEASONS: SPRING 2017, 3/1 – 5/31
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms
3/21

TASKS
1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: publish..."

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No problem JoAnne. Hope it's sorted now :)

[JoAnne]

Caroline wrote: "No problem JoAnne. Hope it's sorted now :)"

It is. I had to shut down and restart. Wouldn't even let me cut and paste and what it was pasting was from week's ago and I had done other cutting and pasting since then. When it happened several times knew I had to restart.

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I hate it when technology goes wrong. If turning it off and on again doesn't work, I'm all out of ideas! Glad you got it sorted out :)

[JoAnne]

Caroline wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "When it happened several times knew I had to restart. ..."

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Same here. That's always my go to fix. If that doesn't work then I have to dig deeper.

[Poongothai]

Reading The Seasons - Spring

Duration: Mar 1st 2017 - May 31st 2017

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)

2. Read a book set in March, April or May

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc)

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.
| Mar 8

6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)
The Avery Shaw Experiment | Mar 2

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover

10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for

11. Easter - Read a book with chocolate on the cover (Bonus: Easter eggs on cover - Show us the cover)

12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
Sizzle All Day | MC dresses a ghost and tries to scare | Mar 17

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how
Money, Honey | MC is kidnapped and needs rescuing | Mar 22

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother.

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title. (in order)

16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: also set in Wales)

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon)
The Duke and the Lady in Red | Mar 12

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s)

20. Read a book from one of these listopias - Great Debut Novels, Best Debut Chick-Lit

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Welcome to the challenge Poongothai :)

[Kim. E.]

Reading the Seasons - Spring
Duration: Mar 1st 2017 - May 31st 2017

Total Points: 22

5-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Spring Fling
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms


TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)

News of the World by Paulette Jiles Pub: 3/11/16 Comp: 3/4/17

Redemption Road 4/11/17 Pub: 5/3/16

2. Read a book set in March, April or May



3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled e


4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.

by Martha Hall Kelly Comp: 3/31/17 Lilacs on the cover

5/22/17

6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number

Michelle Obama: A Life 4/17/17 page 84 "During spring break one year, they went on a ski trip with a Jewish student group."

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)

The Girls 3/30/17 (California)

Dark Matter 4/25/17 (Illinois)

5/28/17 (Ohio)

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

Dubliners by James Joyce Comp: 3/30/17 A series of short stories all set in Ireland

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover

10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck Comp: 3/21/17 The family leaves one state to move to another searching for work during the depression

Peter Pan 4/28/17 searching for his shadow

11. Easter - Read a book with chocolate on the cover (Bonus: Easter eggs on cover - Show us the cover)

12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how

The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride Comp: 3/31/17 The mother lives in a Jewish household where she is being forced to do many things she shouldn't need to and is being severely mistreated

I've Got to Talk to Somebody, God 3/20/17 Entire book is woman/mother/wife asking God for help with everything from how terrible she feels about yelling at her child to being upset over an unwanted child to dealing with jealousy

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother.

Impossible by Danielle Steel Comp: 3/15/17 Main character, Sasha has a son and a daughter

5/26/17 MC is mother Abigail

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title. (in order)

16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: also set in Wales)

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon)

by J.R.R. Tolkien Comp: 4/4/17 Note: I read the Audible version but having trouble accessing the edition, but has a large dragon on the cover spouting fire

Now You See Me 4/9/17 set in London

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in
1700s)

The Underground Railroad 4/24/17

20. Read a book from one of these listopias - Great Debut Novels, Best Debut Chick-Lit

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Welcome Kim :)

[Barb]

I know this challenge runs till the end of May, but I'm already way over 21 points, and I'd like to concentrate on some of my other challenges, so I'm going to call this one done. Thanks for the fun!


READING THE SEASONS: SPRING 2017, 3/1 – 5/31
LEVEL: Beautiful Blossoms = 21+ points / POINTS SO FAR: 38
(view spoiler)[Super Seasonal, 5-10 points / Spring Fling = 11-20 points (hide spoiler)]

1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year
BONUS: Published in March, April or May 2017
A Cold-Blooded Business (Kate Shugak #4), by Dana Stabenow, finished 3/1 ★★★★ – publ March 1994 (1 point)
The Promise Girls, by Marie Bostwick, finished 3/13 ★★★.5 – publ March 2017 (3 points)
The Final Vow (Living History Museum #3), by Amanda Flower, finished 3/18 ★★★.5 – May 2017 (3 points)
The United States of Absurdity: Untold Stories from American History, by Dave Anthony & Gareth Reynolds, finished 3/30 ★★5 – to be released 5/2017 (3 points)
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer (Theodore Boone #1), by John Grisham, finished 3/31 ★★★.5 – May 2010 (1 point)
Bad to the Bone (Barkery & Biscuits #3), by Linda O. Johnston, finished 4/1 ★★★ – May 2017 (3 points)

2. Read a book set in March, April or May

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
BONUS: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc.
The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet, by Neil deGrasse Tyson, finished 3/2 ★★★.5 (1 point)
Still FOOLin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going and Where the Hell are My Keys, by Billy Crystal, finished 3/29 ★★★ (3 points)

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title
BONUS: 'Blossom' in the title
Trouble in Bloom (Nina Quinn #4), by Heather Webber, finished 3/28/17 ★★★.5 (1 point)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. BONUS: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc. Show us the cover.
If Not For You (New Beginnings #3), by Debbie Macomber, finished 3/3 ★★★★ (3 points)


6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. Tell us the sentence and location/page number

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA
BONUS: Set in Florida
The Last Magazine, by Michael Hastings, finished 3/2 ★★.5 (1 point)
A Superior Death (Anna Pigeon #2), by Nevada Barr, finished 3/15 ★★★.5 (1 point)
A Deadly Cliche (Books by the Bay #2), by Ellery Adams, finished 3/23 ★★★.5 (1 point)
Red Delicious Death (Orchard #3), by Sheila Connolly, finished 3/25 ★★★★ (1 point)
Banana Cream Pie Murder (Hannah Swensen #21), by Joanne Fluke, finished 4/2 ★★★ (1 point)

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character.
BONUS: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover. Show us the cover

10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something. Tell us what they're looking for
To Live and Die in Dixie (Callahan Garrity #2), by Kathy Hogan Trocheck, fnished 3/4 ★★★ – items stolen in a burglary (1 point)
Scoundrels, by Timothy Zahn, finished 3/5 ★★★.5 – stolen credits (1 point)
If Catfish Had Nine Lives (Country Cooking School #4), by Paige Shelton, finished 3/20 ★★★★ – lost letters (1 point)

11. Easter - Read a book with chocolate on the cover
BONUS: Easter eggs on cover. Show us the cover

12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank.
BONUS: An April Fools prank
The Jury Master (David Sloane #1), by Robert Dugoni, finished 3/11 ★★★★ (view spoiler)[– Peter plays a prank on David (hide spoiler)] (1 point)

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing. Tell us how
Fundraising the Dead (Museum #1), by Sheila Connolly, finished 3/6 ★★★★ - (view spoiler)[ Nell needed to be rescued from the basement "cell" (hide spoiler)] (1 point)
Whack a Mole (John Ceepak #3), by Chris Grabenstein, finished 4/1 ★★★★ – (view spoiler)[Rita had to be rescued from the bad guy (hide spoiler)] (1 point)

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother
Pecan Pie and Deadly Lies (Adams Grove #4), by Nancy Naigle, finished 3/8 ★★★.5 – Kasey (1 point)
Billionaire Blend (Coffeehouse #13), by Cleo Coyle, finished 3/13 ★★★.5 – Clare (1 point)
The Chalk Pit (Ruth Galloway #9), by Elly Griffiths, finished 3/17 ★★★★.5 – Ruth (1 point)
Glue, Baby, Gone (Kiki Lowenstein #12), by Joanna Campbell Slan, finished 3/24 ★★★.5 – Kiki (1 point)
Never Con a Corgi (Leigh Koslow #6), by Edie Claire, finished 3/27 ★★★.5 – Leigh (1 point)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title. (in order)

16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David
BONUS: also set in Wales

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon
BONUS: set in England AND features a dragon

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book.
BONUS: Set in 1700s

20. Read a book from one of these listopias:
Great Debut Novels or Best Debut Chick-Lit


***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 4/1 *****

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Congratulations Barb! I'll get your badge awarded soon :)

[Barb]

Thanks, Caroline. No hurry on the badge :)

[[deleted user]]

I finished my goal (I wont read more books for this challenge)

I'm in for Beautiful Blossoms

21/21

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)
Murder Most Witchy by Emily Rylands (publ. 04/2014) (3/6/17)
Give Me Chocolate by Annie Hansen (publ. 05/2013) (3/10/17)
Livin' Lahaina Loca by JoAnn Bassett (publ. 03/2012) (3/19/17)

2. Read a book set in March, April or May
The Case of the Sliding Pool by E.V. Cunningham (March) (3/3/17)

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc)

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.
Damaged Package by S.A. McAuley (spring's when all the bikes come out again) (3/28/17)


6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)
Tricky Blueberry Murder by Susan Gillard (USA) (3/12/17)
Bean in Love by Annie Hansen (USA) (3/14/17)
Marshmallow Mayhem by Becky Clark (USA) (3/23/17)
Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich (USA) (3/25/17)
Four to Score by Janet Evanovich (USA) (4/2/17)

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
Funny, Weird And Interesting Things You Didn't Know About... Ireland! by Michael Hopkins (3/2/17)
Basically, what we're saying is that all the St. Patrick's Day paraphernalia that features four-leaf clovers and something about luck, is mixing up two completely differnt traditions because confusion over a leaf. (loc 790)

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover

10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich (missing caskets) (3/4/17)

11. Easter - Read a book with chocolate on the cover (Bonus: Easter eggs on cover - Show us the cover)

12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
Anonymous Lawyer by Jeremy Blachman (3/18/17)

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how
Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers (wrongly accused of murder) (3/21/17)

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother.
The Library: Where Life Checks Out by Carmen DeSousa (3/8/17)

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title. (in order)

16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: also set in Wales)

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon)
The Devil's Grin by Annelie Wendeberg (England) (3/11/17)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s) - The Delectable and Resourceful Esme Lefevre: A Georgian Romance Novel by Catherine Hudson (+ bonus set in 1788) (4/6/17)

20. Read a book from one of these listopias - Great Debut Novels, Best Debut Chick-Lit

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Congratulations Rosa!

[Erin]

Reading the Seasons: Spring
Duration: Mar 1st 2017 - May 31st 2017
Completed 4/13/17
*Books must be started and finished within this time frame*

11-20 points - Spring Fling
12/12 points

11/11 books read

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)
Fallout by Lisa Henry, published April 17, 2015, read 3/3/17

2. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc)
Coffee, Pop, and Bisexuality by Nicole McCormick, read 4/2/17
Fix-It and Forget-It Lazy and Slow Cookbook: 365 Days of Slow Cooker Recipes by Hope Comerford, read 4/8/17

3. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover. Hausfrau by Jill Alexander Essbaum, bonus-has flowers on the cover. Read 4/12/17

4. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida) The Art of Breathing by T.J. Klune, read 4/9/17

5. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover Forging the Future by Mary Calmes, read 4/13/17

6. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how First Steps by Sean Michael, father with twins abandoned in Alaska, has no experience in cold weather. Read 4/13/17

7. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. Evelyn, After by Victoria Helen Stone, read 3/4/17

8. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon)
Fear of Discovery Eternal Flame 6 by Cree Storm, features a dragon, read 3/2/17

9. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s) Sweetwater by Lisa Henry, read 3/23/17

10. Read a book from one of these listopias - Great Debut Novels The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie, read 3/26/17

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Well done Erin :)

[JoAnne]

FINISHED
READING THE SEASONS: SPRING 2017, 3/1 – 5/31
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms
26 points

TASKS
1. Read a book published in March of any year (Bonus: published in March 7, 2017)
Silence Fallen Patricia Briggs 3/12/17

2. Read a book set in May
The Creed Legacy Linda Lael Miller 3/19/17

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title.
Four Letter Word J. Daniels 3/30/17

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)
The Blossom Sisters Fern Michaels 4/11/17

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. (Bonus: Flowers on cover)
If Not for You Debbie Macomber 4/10/17

6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. -
Perfect Love Amanda Cowen 3/15/17 Loc 870 The Tornadoes have a game in Boston over Spring Break.

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)
Satisfaction Lexi Blake 3/10/17

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character.
What Love Can Do Virna DePaul 3/2/17

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover
Morgan's Hunter Cate Beauman 4/14/17

10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - They're looking for a murderer.
Darkest Journey Heather Graham 3/1/17

12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank.
Desire After Dark Marie Force 3/26/17

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - kidnapped
Falling in Deeper Shayla Black 3/7/17

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother.
Luck of the Draw Cheri Allan 3/4/17

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother in the title.
A Mother's Conviction Karen Lenfestey 4/9/17

16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character called David
Ill Wind Rachel Caine 4/3/17

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England.
Keeping Sam Joanne Phillips 4/9/17

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.
Wild Card Lora Leigh 3/21/17

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book.
Love Beyond Time Bethany Claire 3/24/17

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Congratulations JoAnne!

[Marie]

Reading the Seasons-Spring
Level: Spring Fling (11-20pts)
Read: 0/
Points: 0/20

[[deleted user]]

Welcome Marie!

As this challenge only has a little over a month to run, you can back date to include any books you've read since the start (March 1st) if you would like to :)

[JoAnne]

Done on post #11 - scored 50 points

Mar 1st 2017 - May 31st 2017
Read 30/30 50 points DONE!
21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

TASKS
1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)
a. Somebody's Baby (Darling, VT #3) by Donna Alward 3/3/17 4stars (April 4, 2017) 3 points
b. A Summer Nanny In Fairbanks (Alaska Adventure Romance Book 2) by Renee Hart 4stars 3/13/17 (March 2, 2017) 3 points
c. Forever a Hero: A Western Romance Novel (The Carsons of Mustang Creek #3)
by Linda Lael Miller 3/15/17 4stars (March 21, 2017) 3points
d. Lost Rider (Coming Home #1) by Harper Sloan 3/18/17 3.5 stars (April 25, 2017) 3 points
e. Marrying Jonah (Wells Landing #6) by Amy Lillard 3/23/17 5stars 3/28/17
f. Vintage by Susan Gloss 3/27/17 4stars (March 25, 2014)
g. Maybe This Love (Colorado Ice, #2) by Jennifer Snow 3/29/17 4stars (May 30, 2017)
h. The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry 3/31/17 4stars (April 1, 2013)
i. Feels Like the First Time (Destiny Bay #2) by Marina Adair 4/12/17 4stars (April 25, 2017)

2. Read a book set in March, April or May

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc)
Never Look Back: A Riveting Bad Boy Mafia Romance (Bad Boys After Dark #2) by Gabi Moore 4/18/17 1star

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.
a. Ransom Canyon (Ransom Canyon #1) by Jodi Thomas 3/11/17 5stars (yellow on cover; long sleeves and no jacket on horseback rider; green bushes)
b. Starting Over on Blackberry Lane (Life in Icicle Falls #10) by Sheila Roberts 4/5/17 4stars (flowering plants)

6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)
a. Rustler's Moon (Ransom Canyon #2) by Jodi Thomas 3/12/17 5stars (Florida for the first part of the book and then TX)
b. More Than Friendship (Wells Landing Quilting Circle #1) by Amy Lillard 3/24/17 4stars (OK)
c. Atonement (Beartooth, Montana #4) by B.J. Daniels 4/28/17 4stars (Montana plus other western states)

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger 4/2/17 4stars (Danny O'Keefe)

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover
Trouble When You Walked In by Kieran Kramer 4/15/17 3.5stars

10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for
a. BLINDSIGHT (Psychic Agents Series Book 1) by Sarah Raplee 3/11/17 4stars (kidnapped prisoners)
b. Angora Alibi (Seaside Knitters Mystery, #7) by Sally Goldenbaum 4/8/17 4stars (murderer)
c. Always My Baby (The Kingsleys of Texas #1) by Martha Kennerson 4/14/17 3stars (Alexander and family looking for who is sabotaging them with the EPA)
d. Rich Rancher for Christmas (The Beaumont Heirs #7) by Sarah M. Anderson 4/23/17 4stars (Natalie is looking for the third bastard child of Hardwick Beaumont to boost her morning show ratings and save her job)

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how
a. Explosive Forces (K-9 Rescue, #5) by D.D. Ayres 3/10/17 4stars (Noah - knocked out and in a fire; Carly from a fire and from someone who's deranged)
b. Directions of the Heart: A Romantic Drama Collection by Marie Lavender 4/24/17 4stars (Sadie - kidnapped and in a fire; Caitlin - kidnapped)

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother.
a. The Forgetting Time by Sharon Guskin 3/5/17 4stars (Janie)
b. Friendship Bread by Darien Gee 3/19/17 4stars (Julia)
c. Murder in Merino (Seaside Knitters Mystery #8) by Sally Goldenbaum 4/11/17 4stars (Izzy)

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon)
a. Once a Moretti Wife by Michelle Smart 4/2/17 4stars
b. A Warriner to Protect Her (Wild Warriners #1) by Virginia Heath 4/20/17 4.5stars

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.
Three Christmas Wishes by Sheila Roberts 3/6/17 4stars (Mike - Navy)

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s)
Love's Sunrise (Wilderness Hearts #2) by Dorothy Wiley 4/16/17 5stars (1806 - Kentucky

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Congratulations JoAnne :)

[JoAnne]

Caroline wrote: "Congratulations JoAnne :)"

Thanks!

[ily]

TOTAL: 5 points - Super Seasonal
(Calling this completed because I want to save the books I have lined up for the Summer challenge!)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver a really spring-feeling cover for a book set in October. Read April 20th, 2017. 1 point


7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)
Paper Towns by John Green Read May 11, 2017. Bonus - Set in Orlando, Florida. 3 points

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
The Accident Season by Moïra Fowley-Doyle - Takes place in Dublin so all characters are Irish. Read May 20, 2017. 1 point

[[deleted user]]

Well done Ilyssia. I'll get your badge awarded soon :)

[Bonita]

Finished!

Reading the Seasons - Spring

Duration: Mar 1st 2017 - May 31st 2017


21+ points - Beautiful Blossoms

27/21

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)

Falke's Renegade by Madison Layle 3/2/17 (Published 4/22/13)
Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn 3/6/17 (Published 4/21/09)
The Lincoln Myth by Steve Berry 3/16/17 (Published 5/20/14)
The Humans by Matt Haig 3/27/17 (Published 5/9/13)
It Ain't Me, Babe by Tillie Cole 4/3/17 (Published 4/26/14)

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc)

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez 3/6/17

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.

A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes 3/13/17
+ Life After Life by Kate Atkinson 3/22/17
+ Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon 3/23/17
+ Murder With Peacocks by Donna Andrews 3/30/17
Watership Down by Richard Adams 4/7/17

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)

Under His Command by Kristine Cayne 3/4/17 (Hawaii
Filthy Beautiful Lies by Kendall Ryan 3/8/17 (California)
Filthy Beautiful Love by Kendall Ryan 3/24/17 (California)
Real Good Man by Meghan March 4/8/17 (New York and Kentucky)

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb 3/25/17 (Roarke is Irish)

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover

Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey 3/22/17

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England

The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories by Agatha Christie 3/20/17

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.

Going Solo by Roald Dahl 3/15/17
Dahl was a pilot in WWII
The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers 3/27/17
set in Iraq during war

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s)

One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson 3/13/17

[[deleted user]]

Congratulations Bonita!

[Bonita]

Thank you!

[~Melissa~]

Completed - thanks for hosting!
TLC Reading The Season - Spring
Duration: Mar 1st 2017 - May 31st 2017
11-20 points - Spring Fling

15 pts / 13 books read

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)
April '16 Scars and Secrets 5/21/17 4 stars
April '09 Turn Coat 5/19/17 4 stars

2. Read a book set in March, April or May

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc)
One Step Too Close: Coffin Nails MC Louisiana 5/23/17 2 stars

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.


6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)
Breakaway - set in Florida 3/12/17 4 stars (2 pts)
Save of the Game set in Florida 3/20/17 4 stars (2 pts)
Power Play set in S Carolina 3/5/17 4 stars (1 pt)


8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
Devoted in Death Roarke is Irish 3/4/17 4 stars ( 1 pt)


9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover
4/29/17 4.5 stars
4/23/17 4 stars
4/6/17 4 stars
3/26/17 3 - 3.5 stars
3/23/17 3 stars
10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for

11. Easter - Read a book with chocolate on the cover (Bonus: Easter eggs on cover - Show us the cover)

12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother.

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title. (in order)

16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: also set in Wales)

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon)

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.
One Fell Sweep 3/31/17 4 stars (Arland is in the military - on his planet)
19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s)

20. Read a book from one of these listopias -

[[deleted user]]

Congratulations Melissa! I make it 17 points as you score 3 for each bonus book (1 for being set in USA plus 2 for Florida).

[~Melissa~]

Caroline wrote: "Congratulations Melissa! I make it 17 points as you score 3 for each bonus book (1 for being set in USA plus 2 for Florida)."

oops - thanks :)

[Krissy]

Completed!!

20/20 Tasks Completed
115 Points Total

(view spoiler)[
1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017):
30 pts
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✔Two Man Advantage 03/06 ★★★★ +1
(Published April 15, 2015)
✔Full Strength 03/09 ★★★★ +1
(Published March 23, 2016)
✔Fair Chance 03/20 ★★★★ +3
(Published March 13, 2017)
✔Wolf in Gucci Loafers 03/23 ★★★★ +1
(Published April 16, 2014)
✔Drinker of Blood 03/28 ★★★★★ +3
(Published March 17, 2017)
✔Save the Date 04/02 ★★★★ +3
(Published March 27, 2017)
✔Joy 04/11 ★★ +3
(Published April 5, 2017)
✔Skim Blood and Savage Verse 04/12 ★★★★ +3
(Published April 4, 2017)
✔Enemy Within 04/16 ★★★ +3
(Published March 27, 2017)
✔Strays 04/18 ★★★★ +3
(Published March 25, 2017)
✔Into the Water 05/20 ★ +3
(Published May 01, 2017)
✔Summer Stock 05/22 ★★★★ +3
(Published May 15, 2017)
(hide spoiler)]


2. Read a book set in March, April or May:
1 pts
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✔Idaho Pride 03/22 ★★ +1
(hide spoiler)]


3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc):
6 pts
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✔Waiting for the Flood 03/01 ★★★★ +1
✔Eligible: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice 03/05 ★★★ +1
✔Dom of Las Vegas 03/18 ★★★★ +1
✔Fool For Love 04/28 ★★★★ +3
(hide spoiler)]


4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title):
4 pts
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✔The Butterfly Garden 03/05 ★★★ +1
✔The Shop on Blossom Street 05/29 ★★★★ +3
(hide spoiler)]


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.
3 pts
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✔Murder In The Flower Beds 04/04 ★★ +3
(hide spoiler)]


6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number:
4 pts
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✔Out for the Night 03/11 ★★★ +1
(Location 321/9%: "His parents were adamant about getting Coop a new computer over spring break.")
✔The Choice 03/28 ★ +1
(Location pg 136/36%: "Not much. Aside from a spring break I spent in the Bahamas...")
✔Daniel's Dream 03/31 ★★ +1
(Location pg 9: "Ever since spring break, the days at school seemed to be longer and longer.")
✔Reaping Havoc 04/09 ★★★ +1
(Location pg 132: "The spring break trip Tate had planned for the same reason...")
(hide spoiler)]


7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida):
10 pts
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✔Stand By You 03/01 ★★★★ +1
(Delaware)
✔Whiskey Business 03/02 ★★★★ +1
(Kentucky)
✔The Pack or the Panther 03/02 ★★★ +1
(Connecticut)
✔Striking Sparks 03/04 ★★★ +1
(Texas)
✔Easy Evenings 03/11 ★★★ +3
(Florida)
✔Quiet Nights 03/20 ★★★★ +3
(Florida)
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8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number):
10 pts
(view spoiler)[
✔St. Patrick's Day Downlow 03/08 ★ +3
(Location 13 - 3%: "It promised to be kind of a shitty St. Patrick's Day, Roger thought.")
✔But I Look Terrible in Green 04/07 ★★ +3
(Page 9: "Shit, how could he have forgotten it was St. Patrick's Day?")
✔The Last Cannoli 04/09 ★★ +3
(Page 26: "Actually, day after tomorrow's St. Patrick's Day.")
✔The Necromancer's Dance 04/13 ★★★★ +1
(hide spoiler)]


9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover:
4 pts
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✔Creature Feature 03/10 ★★★ +1
✔Bloodsucking Fiends 03/17 ★ +1
✔Stay With Me 04/19 ★★ +1
✔The Heiress Effect 05/01 ★★★ +1
(hide spoiler)]


10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for:
3 pts
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✔The Tower Treasure 03/01 ★★★ +1
(MCs are searching for jewels)
✔The Soldier's Scoundrel 03/09 ★★★★ +1
(MCs are searching for stolen letters)
✔Ivan 03/25 ★★ +1
(MC is searching for her sister)
(hide spoiler)]


11. Easter - Read a book with chocolate on the cover (Bonus: Easter eggs on cover - Show us the cover):
4 pts
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✔The Two Gentlemen of Altona 03/03 ★★★★ +1
✔Panda's Easter Basket 03/25 ★★★★★ +3
(hide spoiler)]


12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank):
7 pts
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✔Barnyard Fun 03/08 ★★★★★ +3
✔Morning Mystery 03/30 ★★★★ +3
✔Catch My Breath 04/03 ★★★ +1
(hide spoiler)]


13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how:
3 pts
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✔Destined for an Early Grave 03/06 ★★★★★ +1
(MC had to be rescued from the villain)
✔The Merchant of Death 03/07 ★★★★ +1
(MC was kidnapped and chained up and had to be rescued)
✔White Lightning 03/25 ★★ +1
(MC was kidnapped and had to be rescued)
(hide spoiler)]


14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother:
2 pts
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✔Special Problems 03/08 ★★ +1
✔The Hunter 03/26 ★★★★★ +1
(hide spoiler)]


15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title. (in order):
1 pts
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✔Mother's Day Out 04/06 ★★★ +1
(hide spoiler)]


16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: also set in Wales):
4 pts
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✔Soft Focus 03/24 ★★★★ +1
(MC: David Turner)
✔White Is the Coldest Colour 05/27 ★★★★ +3
(MC: Dr David Galbraith)
(hide spoiler)]


17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon):
7 pts
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✔Ribbons and Frills 03/11 ★★★ +1
✔Falling 04/10 ★★★★ +1
✔Even Money 04/27 ★★★ +1
✔Sacrificed to the Dragon 04/28 ★★ +3
✔Dragon Mine 04/30 ★★★ +1
(hide spoiler)]


18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military:
3 pts
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✔The Unsung Hero 03/12 ★★★ +1
✔GI Joe Holiday 03/26 ★ +1
✔Tied Up in Knots 04/26 ★★★★ +1
(hide spoiler)]


19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s):
7 pts
(view spoiler)[
✔Lord of Scoundrels 03/15 ★★★★★ +1
✔The Highlander 04/08 ★★★★ +1
✔This Rough Magic 04/24 ★★ +1
✔The Nobleman and the Spy 05/03 ★★★★ +1
✔Desperate Duchesses 05/28 ★★ +3
(hide spoiler)]


20. Read a book from one of these listopias - Great Debut Novels, Best Debut Chick-Lit:
2 pts
(view spoiler)[
✔Counterpoint 03/28 ★★ +1
(Great Debut Novels list)
✔The Hating Game 04/01 ★★★★★ +1
(Best Debut Chick Lit list)
(hide spoiler)]
(hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Krissy wrote: "Completed!!

20/20 Tasks Completed
142 Points Total..."

Wow Krissy, well done! Could you just check your points total again please as I'm only getting 115 not 142?

[Krissy]

Caroline wrote: "Wow Krissy, well done! Could you just check your points total again please as I'm only getting 115 not 142?"

Fixed! I have no idea how my math got so screwy. My calculator must have been defective! Lol

[[deleted user]]

Lol. I thought it was me at first so I checked three times! Math is not my friend :(

[Karen ♐]

Reading the Seasons-Spring - FINISHED!
Duration: Mar 1 - May 31st
11-20 points - Spring Fling
19/? Points


TASKS

♐1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017) Published 3/7/17 - Published Mar, 2017 - Brighter Than the Sun - 3/19 - 1 pt / 1 bonus pt

♐2. Read a book set in March, April or May - The King - 3/17 - 1 pt

♐3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc) - Hostile Home Front - 3/21 - 1 pt

♐4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title) - Kiss a Girl in the Rain - 3/7 - 1 pt

♐5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - - 3/10 - 1 pt / 1 bonus pt


♐6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number - Loc 14220 - Rapturous - College friends did it during spring break - 3/23 - 1 pt

♐7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida) (Location: Florida) - Pinch Me - 3/28 - 1 pt / 1 bonus pt

♐8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. - Roarke - Reunion in Death - 4/14 - 1 pt

♐9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover - - 3/22 - 1 pt

♐10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for - looking for a serial rapist - Get Lucky - 3/19 - 1 pt

♐13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how - H has to rescue h after a rival gang kidnaps her. - Exquisite Trouble - 4/9 - 1 pt

♐14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother. - Secret Thoughts - 4/22 - 1 pt

♐16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: also set in Wales) - Police Chief David Ortiz - Hostile Home Front - 3/21 - 1 pt

♐17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England - For His Eyes Only - 5/27 - 1 pt

♐18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military. - Taylor's Temptation - 4/10 - 1 pt

♐19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. - Yellowstone Redemption - 4/24 - 1 pt

[Lauren]

Finished!

Reading the Seasons - Spring
March 1 - May 31

Points: 52
Tasks Completed: 14/20

1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)
The Battle of the Labyrinth 3/16 - published 3/6/2008
A Court of Mist and Fury 3/16 - published 5/3/2016
The Last Olympian 3/28 - published 5/5/2009
3rd Degree 4/18 - published 3/1/2004
The Wrath & the Dawn 4/23 - published 5/12/2015
4th of July 4/27 - published 5/2/2005
Of Poseidon 5/4 - published 5/1/2012
A Court of Wings and Ruin 5/7 - published 5/2/2017
Of Triton 5/11 - published 5/28/2013
All the Light We Cannot See 5/13 - published 5/6/2014
Of Neptune 5/15 - published 5/13/2014
The Rose & the Dagger 5/19 - published 4/26/2016
The Last Star 5/22 - published 5/24/2016

2. Read a book set in March, April or May

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc)
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children 5/1
Library of Souls 5/18
I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists 5/24/17

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.
4/6 - pastel color

6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number
Fallen 4/26 - "You're probably expecting a spring break." Loc 52

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)
The Game of Lives 3/7 - set in GA, DC
The Couple Next Door 3/11 - set in NY
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay 3/12 - set in NY
The Good Girl 3/21 - set in MN and IL
The Overton Window 3/30 - set in NY and NV
The Infinite Sea 4/22 - set in OH
Blueberry Muffin Murder 5/3 - set in MN
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder5/16 - set in MN

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
Scrappy Little Nobody 4/10 - Anna's whole family is Irish - "I was plain shocked when I came to LA and found people treating St. Patrick's Day like a Kermit-colored Mardi Gras." +2

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover
3/15

10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for
A Million Suns 3/3 - Amy is searching for clues that will tell her what the big secret is
Caraval 3/10 - Scarlett searches for her sisterThe Queen of the Tearling 5/5 - Kelsea's uncle sends assassins to look for her
The 5th Horseman 5/9 - Lindsey searchesfor the bad guys
Passenger 5/12 - Etta and Nicholas search for the astrolabe
Crown of Midnight 5/25 - Celaena searches for clues/hints

11. Easter - Read a book with chocolate on the cover (Bonus: Easter eggs on cover - Show us the cover)

12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
In Perfect Time 4/24 - Roger plays many pranks (ex: put pepper in someone's cigarettes)

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how
Throne of Glass 3/27 - Nox is pushed off a building and needs saved
I Am Number Four 4/5 - Sarah gets trapped in a burning house
The Martian 4/19 - Mark gets trapped on Mars
The Princess Bride 4/21 - Buttercup needs rescued from Vizzini, Inigo and Fezzik
The Lost Hero 5/23 - Jason and Piper need rescued from the cyclopes

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother.
Truly Madly Guilty 3/9 - Clementine and Tiffany are both mothers
Invasion 4/3 - Piper is a step-mother, Heather is a mother
Dune 4/14 - Lady Jessica is a mother

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title. (in order)

16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: also set in Wales)
The 6th Target 5/25 - David Hale

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon)
The Twin's Daughter 3/13 - set in London
Arthur & George 4/13 - set in Great Wyrley and London
A Monster Calls 4/25 - set in EnglandHollow City 5/10 - set mostly in London

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s)
The Underground Railroad 3/9
Mistress of Rome 4/1

20. Read a book from one of these listopias - Great Debut Novels, Best Debut Chick-Lit

[[deleted user]]

Karen ♐ wrote: "Reading the Seasons-Spring - FINISHED!
Duration: Mar 1 - May 31st
11-20 points - Spring Fling
19/? Points ..."

I make it 22 points Karen. Bonus books are worth a total of 3 points each. Congratulations :)

[[deleted user]]

Lauren wrote: "Finished!

Reading the Seasons - Spring
March 1 - May 31

Points: 52..."

Congratulations Lauren. I make your total 54 :)

[Rina]

Finished!

Points: 53


TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)
- Der grüne Palast, Peggy Hohmann, 11.03.2017; published in March 2017 - 3 points
- Nur ein kleiner Gefallen, Darcey Bell, 25.03.2017; published in April 2017 - 3 points
- Die Grausamen, John Katzenbach, 21.04.2017 - published in April 2017 - 3 points
- Der Freund der Toten, Jess Kidd, 05.05.2017 - published in May 2017 - 3 points

2. Read a book set in March, April or May
- Lotusblut, Judith Winter, 02.03.2017, the book is set in March - 1 point
- Moorfeuer, Nicole Neubauer, 24.05.2017 - set around Easter - 1 point

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc)
- The Woman Who Fell from the Sky, Jennifer Steil, 29.03.2017 - 1 point
- True Tales of Animal Heroes, Allan Zullo, 14.05.2017 - 1 point

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.
- The Youngest Miss Ward, Joan Aiken, 21.03.2017 - Flowers on the cover - 3 points


6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)
- The other Girl: Du kannst niemals ganz entkommen, Maggie Mitchell, 12.03.2017; set in New York - 1 point
- Lost Voices, Sarah Porter, 23.03.2017; set in Alaska - 1 point
- Beloved, Toni Morrison, 26.03.2017: set in Ohio - 1 point
- Hush Little Baby, Suzanne Redfearn, 03.04.2017: set in California - 1 point
- No Time for Goodbye, Linwood Barclay, 09.04.2017: set in Connecticut - 1 point
- Schweig für immer, Linwood Barclay, 12.04.2017: set in Connecticut - 1 point
- Deadly Heat, Cynthia Eden, 14.04.2017: set in Virginia - 1 point
- Dark Memories: Nichts ist je vergessen, Wendy Walker, 01.05.2017 - set in Connecticut - 1 point
- Body Double, Tess Gerritsen, 06.05.2017 - set in Boston - 1 point
- John Doe, Tess Gerritsen, 06.05.2017 - set in Boston - 1 point

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
- The Last Time We Say Goodbye, Cynthia Hand, 13.04.2017 - "Plus, it's St. Patrick's Day", p. 207 - 3 points

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover

10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for

11. Easter - Read a book with chocolate on the cover (Bonus: Easter eggs on cover - Show us the cover)

12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how
- Zorn und Morgenröte, Renee Ahdieh, 31.03.2017 - Shazi needs to be rescued from assassins. - 1 point
- Vampire, Pech und P(f)annen, Allyson Snow, 17.04.2017 - Jeremy needs to be rescued from Fabienne - 1 point
- Das Lied der Dünen, Doris Cramer, 22.04.2017 - Margali needs to be rescued from Cesare - 1 point
- Stone of Farewell; Tad Williams; 04.05.2017 - Simon has to be rescued by Jiriki - 1 point
- Kellerkind, Nicole Neubauer, 13.05.2017 - Oliver needs to be rescued from his father - 1 point
- To Green Angel Tower, Tad Williams, 29.05.2017 - Simon and Miriamele need to be rescued by Binabik - 1 point

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother.
- The Cradle Will Fall, Clare Donoghue, 07.03.2017; MC, Jane Bennet, has a son - 1 point
- Mordstrand, Thomas Finn, 14.03.2017; MC, Gesa Harms, has a son - 1 point

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title. (in order)

16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: also set in Wales)
- Der Klang deines Lächelns, Dani Atkins, 01.03.2017 - Character's name is David Williams - 1 point
- Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen, Christopher McDougall, 26.04.2017 - Character's name is David Smyntek - 1 point

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon)
- Black Rabbit Hall, Eve Chase, 03.03.2017, is set in Cornwall - 1 point
- Das Schwert der Vorsehung, Andrzej Sapkowski, 09.03.2017, features a dragon - 1 point
- Mansfield Park, Jane Austen, 18.03.2017 - set in Northhamptonshire - 1 point
- The Dragonbone Chair, Tad Williams, 08.04.2017 - features a dragon - 1 point
- Emma, Jane Austen, 16.04.2017 - set in Highbury - 1 point
- At Home with Beatrix Potter: The Creator of Peter Rabbit, Susan Denyer, 31.05.2017 - set in Lake District - 1 point

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s)
- Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson, 29.04.2017 - historical fiction, set in 1759 - 3 points

20. Read a book from one of these listopias - Great Debut Novels, Best Debut Chick-Lit
- Frankenstein, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, 02.04.2017 - #11 in Great Debut Novels - 1 point
- Dunkle Flammen, Cynthia Hand, 27.04.2017 - #132 in Great Debut Novels - 1 point

[Karen ♐]

Caroline wrote: "Karen ♐ wrote: "Reading the Seasons-Spring - FINISHED!
Duration: Mar 1 - May 31st
11-20 points - Spring Fling
19/? Points ..."

I make it 22 points Karen. Bonus books are worth a total of 3 points ..."

Oops...thanks.

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Rina wrote: "Finished!

Points: 53..."

Congratulations Rina!

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This challenge has now ended. Can everybody please post their completion messages and final scores so that I can award the badges. Thanks for playing!!

[Joann]

Ended with 57 points

1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)
7 Brides for 7 Bodies - published Mar 2015 - 1 pt
The Long Road Home Mary Alice Monroe - 3/20/17 - published Mar 1999 - 1 pt
Trouble in Bloom - Heather Webber - 3/20/17 - published April 2007 - 1 pt
Some Like It Witchy - Heather Blake - 4/3/17 - published May 2015 - 1 pt
The Cozy Life: Rediscover the Joy of the Simple Things Through the Danish Concept of Hygge - Pia Edberg - 4/12/17 - published April 2016 - 1 pt
Last Ride to Graceland - Kim Wright - 5/6/17 - Published May/16
The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag - Alan Bradley - 5/17/17 - published March 2010
All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr - 5/22/17 - May 2014

2. Read a book set in March, April or May
This Rough Magic - Mary Stewart - 4/7/17
The Cruelest Month - Louise Penny - 5/2/17

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc)
A Pocket Full of Murder - 1 pt

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.
Pale pink cover - - Diane Kelly - read 3/6/17 - 1 pt
- Heather Webber -read 3/16/17 - 3 pts
- Angela Pepper - 4/21/17 - kitten on cover - 3 pts

6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)
The Heavenly Table Donald Pollock - Mar 17/17 - 1 pt
Until Proven Guilty - J.A. Jance - 3/21/17 - 1 pt
Witching You Were Here Amanda Lee - 3/25/17 - 1 pt
Cruel Beautiful World Caroline Leavitt Mar 29/17 - 1 pt
The Question of the Unfamiliar Husband - E.J. Cooperman - read 4/4/17 - 1 pt
Southern Spirits - Angie Fox - 4/15/17 - 1 pt
Bad Monkey - Carl Hiaasen - 04/18/17 - Florida - 3 pt
Ten Beach Road - Wendy Wax - 4/23/17 - set in Florida - 3 pt
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line- Rob Thomas - 5/24/17 - 1 pt
Everything, Everything - Nicola Yoon - 5/25/17 - 1 pt
One True Loves - Taylor Jenkins Reid - 5/26/17 - 1 pt
A Muddied Murder - Wendy Tyson - 5/29/17 - 1 pt


8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
Lake of Sorrows - Erin Hart - Mar 14/17 - takes place in Ireland so all characters are Irish - 1 pt

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover -
Death Comes eCalling - Leslie O’Kane - 8/3/17
- Darynda Jones - 5/4/17
- Edie Claire - 5/28/17
Dinah Jefferies - 5/31/17 -

10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for
The Final Cut Coulter - Mar 11/17 - searching for a diamond that was stolen from museum - 1 pt
Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes Denise Grover Swank - Mar 12/17 -searching for a flash drive with incriminating evidence on it - 1 pt

11. Easter - Read a book with chocolate on the cover (Bonus: Easter eggs on cover - Show us the cover)
- Joanne Harris - 5/10/17 - 3 pts

12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
Maggie By The Book - Kasey Michaels - 04/17/17 - 1 pt

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how
The Story Hour - The MCs are a woman who tried to commit suicide and her pyschologist - 1 pt
Third Grave Dead Ahead - Darynda Jones- 3/20/17 - character is trapped in a collapsed mine shaft - 1 pt
Requiem - Celina Grace - 4/30/17 - MC's brother - 1 pt

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother.
Firefly Lane - Kristin Hannah - 4/2/17

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title. (in order)

16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: also set in Wales)
Kids of Appetite - David Arnold - 4/26/17 - 1 pt

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon)
Secretive Sara Rosett - 3/23/17 - 1 pt
The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries - Emily Brightwell - read 4/8/17 - 1 pt
Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues - Emily Brightwell - 4/9/17 - 1 pt
The Ghost and Mrs. Jeffries - Emily Brightwell - 4/11/17 - 1 pt
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? - Agatha Christie - 4/14/17 - 1 pt
Mrs. Jeffries Takes Stock - Emily Brightwell - 4/28/17 - 1 pt
Mrs. Jeffries on the Ball - Emily Brightwell - 5/18/17 - 1 point

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s)
Ghostwritten - Isabelle Wolff - 5/14/17

20. Read a book from one of these listopias - Great Debut Novels, Best Debut Chick-Lit

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Well done Joann! (I think I make it 58pts but I might have miscounted)

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Reading The Seasons - Spring: Final Scores

I'll give everybody a few more days to update and post your final totals before I award the 'Champion' badge :)

Completed

Ilyssia - 5 points
Erin - 12 pts
~ Melissa ~ - 17 pts
Rosa - 21 pts
Karen - 22 pts
Sunshine - 23 pts
JoAnne (NC) - 26 pts
Bonita - 27 pts
Barb - 38 pts
JoAnne - 50 pts
Rina - 53 pts
Lauren - 54 pts
Joann - 58 pts
Caroline - 89 pts
Krissy - 115 pts

Not Yet Updated

Alex
Ana
AndaM
Barbara
Ceira
Kim E
Lily
Marcella
Marla
Mave
Melike
Poongothai

[[deleted user]]

Almost forgot to post my own update!!

Reading The Seasons - Spring

Duration: Mar 1st 2017 - May 31st 2017
Level: Beautiful Blossoms (21+)

Books Read: 79
Points: 89

Bonus books marked *

TASKS

1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)
Wild Raspberries - Connie Chappell (11/3/17) - Pub. April 2015 = 1 point
Sphinx - T.S. Learner (20/3/17) - Pub. May 2009 = 1 point
The Puppet Maker - Danielle Ramsay (14/4/17) - Pub. April 2016 = 1 point
Accidental Ashes - Sara C. Roethle (26/4/17) - Pub. April 2011 = 1 point
*The Big Little Wedding in Carlton Square - Lilly Bartlett (8/5/17) - Pub. April 2017 = 3 points
Evil Games - Angela Marsons (15/5/17) - Pub. May 2015 = 1 point
Compromising Positions - Susan Isaacs (25/5/17) - Pub. March 1978 = 1 point

2. Read a book set in March, April or May
The Old-Girl Network - Catherine Alliott (2/3/17) - Set in April = 1 point
Don't Tell - Karen Rose (22/3/17) - Set in March = 1 point
You Can't Hide - Karen Rose (31/3/17) - Set in March = 1 point
The Twenty-Three - Linwood Barclay (20/4/17) - Set in May = 1 point
The Third Victim - Lisa Gardner (5/5/17) - Set in May = 1 point

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc)
The Book of Souls - James Oswald (10/4/17) = 1 point

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)
One Day In MAY - Catherine Alliott (28/4/17) = 1 point

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.
* - A Crowded Marriage - Catherine Alliott (15/3/17) - flowers on cover = 3 points
* - Confessions of a Wedding Planner - Michelle Jo Quinn (23/3/17) - flowers = 3 points

6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number
Mythology 101 - Jody Lynn Nye (12/3/17)
"My associate filed that while I was home for spring break..." (loc. 3213) = 1 point

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)
Consequences - Aleatha Romig (19/3/17) - Iowa, Chicago, New York = 1 point
Have You Seen Her? - Karen Rose (24/3/17) - North Carolina = 1 point
The Cowboy Inherits a Bride - Cora Seton (24/3/17) - Montana = 1 point
I'm Watching You - Karen Rose (27/3/17) - Chicago = 1 point
I'm Watching You - Mary Burton (30/3/17) - Virginia = 1 point
Count to Ten - Karen Rose (1/4/17) - Chicago = 1 point
Stroked - Meghan Quinn (1/4/17) - California = 1 point
*The House that Jack Built - Willow Rose (5/4/17) - Florida = 3 points
One by One - Chris Carter (7/4/17) - Los Angeles = 1 point
The Advocate - Teresa Burrell (12/4/17) - California = 1 point
Just One Wish - Janette Rallison (14/4/17) - California/Nevada = 1 point
Gone - James Patterson (16/4/17) - California = 1 point
The Soul Collectors - Chris Mooney (17/4/17) - New Hampshire / Boston = 1 point
Die For Me - Karen Rose (19/4/17) - Philadelphia = 1 point
Dirty Little Secrets - Liliana Hart (22/4/17) - Virginia = 1 point
The Broken Places - Ace Atkins (27/4/17) - Mississippi = 1 point
Whiskey Rebellion - Liliana Hart (7/5/17) - Georgia = 1 point
An Evil Mind - Chris Carter (9/5/17) - California/ Virginia / New Hampshire = 1 point
Shifters - Douglas Pershing (11/5/17) - Connecticut / Philadelphia / Washington DC = 1 point
Her Last Scream - Jack Kerley (14/5/17) - Alabama / Colorado = 1 point
The Shining - Stephen King (16/5/17) - Colorado = 1 point
Small Great Things - Jodi Picoult (23/5/17) - Connecticut = 1 point
*Paper Towns - John Green (27/5/17) - Florida = 3 points
The Kept Woman - Karin Slaughter (31/5/17) - Georgia = 1 point

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)
Shutter Man - Richard Montanari (10/3/17) - Irish character - Kevin Byrne = 1 point
Closed Casket - Sophie Hannah (14/4/17) - Irish character - Daniel O'Dwyer = 1 point

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover
- Xoe - Sara C. Roethle (16/4/17) = 1 point
- Scream for Me - Karen Rose (22/4/17) = 1 point

10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for
Valley of the Templars - Paul Christopher (16/3/17) - John and Eddie are looking for Eddie's brother - 1 point
Cold Granite - Stuart MacBride (13/4/17) - Police searching for missing children - 1 point
While My Eyes Were Closed - Linda Green (20/4/17) - Missing child - 1 point
The Trouble with Goats and Sheep - Joanna Cannon (19/5/17) - Grace & Tilly are looking for God = 1 point

11. Easter - Read a book with chocolate on the cover (Bonus: Easter eggs on cover - Show us the cover)
- A Sweet Possibility - Natalie Charles (17/4/17) = 1 point

12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)
Lingerie Wars - Janet Elizabeth Henderson (3/4/17) - Lake and Kirsty play several pranks on each other to try and get the upper hand in a competition between their shops = 1 point
The Hangman's Song - James Oswald (18/5/17) - Tony's colleagues play several pranks on him = 1 point

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how
The Doll's House - Tania Carver (5/3/17) - Marina is taken hostage, tied up and left in a burning building = 1 point

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother.
The Family Trap - Joanne Phillips (6/3/17) - Stella is mum to teenager Lipsey = 1 point
You're Mine Now - Hans Koppel (7/3/17) - Anna has a 10 yr old daughter = 1 point
The Quality of Silence - Rosamund Lupton (15/4/17) - Yasmin is mother to 10 yr old Ruby = 1 point
The Wedding Day - Catherine Alliott (2/5/17) - Annie has a daughter, Flora = 1 point
Million Dollar Question - Ellie Campbell (10/5/17) - Rosie has two sons = 1 point
Blissed - Jamie Farrell (13/5/17) - Natalie has a son = 1 point
Never Saw it Coming - Linwood Barclay (26/5/17) - Keisha has a son, Matthew = 1 point

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title. (in order)
Mother's Day - Kirsty Scott (25/4/17) = 1 point

16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: also set in Wales)
I Can See You - Karen Rose (18/3/17) - Character - David Hunter = 1 point
Nothing To Fear - Karen Rose (29/3/17) - Character - David Hunter = 1 point
Never Look Away - Linwood Barclay (3/5/17) - Character - David Harwood = 1 point

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon)
Muse - K. French (3/3/17) - Set in England = 1 point
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith (8/3/17) - Set in England = 1 point
The Crooked House - Christobel Kent (2/4/17) - Set in England = 1 point
Common Murder - Val McDermid (4/4/17) - Set in England = 1 point
Eeny Meeny - M.J. Arlidge (6/4/17) - Set in England = 1 point
The Book of Dragons - E. Nesbit (9/4/17) - Dragons = 1 point
Someone Else's Skin - Sarah Hilary (11/4/17) - Set in England = 1 point
The Bones of You - Debbie Howells (26/4/17) - Set in England = 1 point
Awakening - Sharon Bolton (29/4/17) - Set in England = 1 point
Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts - Lucy Dillon (30/4/17) - Set in England = 1 point
Silent Scream - Angela Marsons (6/5/17) - Set in England = 1 point
Dead Silent - Neil White (22/5/17) - Set in England = 1 point

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.
Protecting Caroline - Susan Stoker (24/5/17) - Matthew - Navy SEAL = 1 point

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s)
Rings of Passage - Karla Tipton (21/5/17) - Set in 1485 = 1 point

20. Read a book from one of these listopias - Great Debut Novels, Best Debut Chick-Lit
White Lies - Emily Harper (21/4/17) - #48 - Best Debut Chick-Lit = 1 point

[Sunshine✰✰✰]

Finally posting my Finished Update!


Reading the Seasons
Duration: Mar 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017
Points: 23


1. Read a book published in March, April or May of any year (Bonus: published in March, April or May 2017)
Atlantis Riptide by Allie Burton 3/10/17 - 1 Pt
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 3/13/17 - 1 Pt
Three Wishes (aka: The Karma Beat) by Juli Alexander 3/14/17 - 1 Pt
Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison 3/21/17 - 1 Pt
Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead 3/24/17 - 1 Pt
Rogue by Rachel Vincent 4/7/17 - 1 Pt
Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie 4/9/17 - 1 Pt
Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews 4/24/17 - 1 Pt

2. Read a book set in March, April or May

3. Read a book with the letters F O O L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fool' in order in the title, so Fool, Foolish, Fooled etc)

4. Read a book with a Spring related word in the title (Bonus: 'Blossom' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of spring. This can be as simple as a pastel coloured cover. (Bonus: Flowers or baby animal on cover - lamb etc) - Show us the cover.

6. Spring Break - Read a book with the words 'spring break' somewhere in the text. - Tell us the sentence and location/page number

7. Spring Break - Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Florida)
Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead 3/4/17 - 1 Pt
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews 3/7/17 - 1 Pt
Magic Mourns by Ilona Andrews 3/8/17 - 1 Pt
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie 4/14/17 - 1 Pt
Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler 4/16/17 - 1 Pt
Jack Daniels Stories by J.A. Konrath 5/4/17 - 1 Pt
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong 5/31/17 - 1 Pt
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 5/27/17 - 1 Pt

8. Saint Patrick – Read a book with an Irish character. (Bonus: St Patrick's Day is mentioned in the story - Tell us the sentence and location/page number)

9. Saint Patrick - Read a book with a green cover - Show us the cover
5/11/17 - 1 Pt
5/20/17 - 1 Pt

10. Easter Egg Hunt - Read a book where someone searches for something - Tell us what they're looking for
One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost 5/5/17 - 1 Pt
Natural Causes by Michael Palmer 5/20/17 - 1 Pt

11. Easter - Read a book with chocolate on the cover (Bonus: Easter eggs on cover - Show us the cover)

12. April Fool's Day - Read a book where someone plays a prank. (Bonus: An April Fools prank)

13. May Day - Read a book where someone needs rescuing - Tell us how
Blood Past by Samantha Young 5/18/17 - 1 Pt

14. Mothers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a mother.

15. Mothers Day - Read a book with the word Mother, Mum, Mummy or Mom in the title. (in order)

16. St Davids Day (Wales) - Read a book with a character OR author called David (Bonus: also set in Wales)

17. St Georges Day (England) - Read a book set in England OR that features a dragon (Bonus: set in England AND features a dragon)
Lady of Devices by Shelley Adina 5/12/17 - 1 Pt
Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank 5/16/17 - 1 Pt

18. Memorial Day (US) - Read a book with a character in the military.

19. Patriot's Day (US) - Read a historical book. (Bonus: Set in 1700s)

20. Read a book from one of these listopias - Great Debut Novels, Best Debut Chick-Lit

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Well done Sunshine :)

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Reading The Seasons - Spring: Final Scores


Completed

Ilyssia - 5 points
Erin - 12 pts
~ Melissa ~ - 17 pts
Rosa - 21 pts
Karen - 22 pts
Sunshine - 23 pts
JoAnne (NC) - 26 pts
Bonita - 27 pts
Barb - 38 pts
JoAnne - 50 pts
Rina - 53 pts
Lauren - 54 pts
Joann - 58 pts
Caroline - 89 pts
Krissy - 115 pts

Not Yet Updated

Alex
Ana
AndaM
Barbara
Ceira
Kim E
Lily
Marcella
Marla
Mave
Melike
Poongothai


If you haven't updated yet, you still can and get your badge but I'm going to award the 'Champion' badge for the Spring challenge to Krissy who scored an amazing 115 points!! Congrats Krissy :)