Spring Countdown

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Connie!

Time is relative! LOL

[[deleted user]]

Spring Countdown Challenge COMPLETE
Duration 16/01/2019 - 16/04/2019
Read 15/15

TASKS:
Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
1 Giovanni’s Room – James Baldwin – 18 Jan 2019
2 Small great things – Jodi Picoult - 3 Feb 2019
3 The Rest of Us Just Live Here – Patrick Ness – 7 Feb 2019
4 She’s Leaving Home – Edwina Currie
5 Into The Water – Paula Hawkins – 17.02.19



Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Coloured. Post the covers.
6 The Broken Bridge – Philip Pullman – 20 Jan 2019
7 Witchfinder’s Sister – Beth Underdown – 17 Jan 2019
8 Charity Ends At Home – Colin Watson – 30 Jan 2019
9 The Sealwoman’s Gift – Sally Magnusson – 21.02.19



Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name.
The following 3 books are from the ‘Richard And Judy Spring Book Club 2012’
10 me before you – jojo moyes – 07.03.19
11 a cold season – Alison littlewoood – 04.03.19
12 –- the story of beautiful girl – Rachel simon 24.03.19


Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
13 the disgrace of kitty grey – mary hooper 30.03.19
14 death of a perfect wife m.c. beaton 19.04.19



Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2018
15 - Macbeth – Jo Nesbo – 28 Jan 2019 (published 5 April 2018)

[JoAnne]

Welcome Den!

You are allowed 6 months for this challenge, if you want it.

[Shash]

Spring Countdown
March 20, 2019 - September 19, 2019


Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
1. Painting Rain by Annette K. Larsen (3/27/19)
2. Silenced by Dani Pettrey (3/28/19)
3. Ranch Hand For Auction by Kimberly Krey (4/2/19)
4. Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey (4/7/19)
5. A November Bride by Beth K. Vogt (4/10/19)

Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
1. An Unwelcome Proposal by Bree Wolf (3/31/19)
2. Night at the Opera by Stacy Henrie (4/15/19)
3. Beneath an Italian Sky by Stacy Henrie (4/29/19)
4. Scarlet by Jen Geigle Johnson (5/15/19)

Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
1. A Loyal Heart by Jody Hedlund (5/12/19)
#16 on Christian Fiction 2018 Spring Releases
2. As You Like It by William Shakespeare (6/2/19)
#10 on Best Books For Spring Reading
3. Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin (7/19/19)
#4 on Picture Books About Spring

Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
1. Easter Bride: A Sweet Romance by Shanna Hatfield (3/22/19)

2. A May Bride by Meg Moseley (6/5/19)


Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2018.
1. My Best Man's Wedding by Cami Checketts (5/31/19)
Published April 10, 2018

[✨ Vittoria ✨]

Spring Countdown
Duration: Six Months
Started: 20 Mar 2019

TASKS:

✔ 1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
✦ Spellbound by Cate Tiernan - 22 Mar 19
✦ Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones - 20 Apr 19
✦ Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones - 22 Apr 19
✦ Shroud for the Archbishop by Peter Tremayne - 24 Apr 19
✦ Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb - 08 May 19

✔ 2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
✦ Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb - 31 Mar 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]
✦ Thread of Death by Jennifer Estep - 04 Apr 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]
✦ Kiss of Venom by Jennifer Estep - 13 Apr 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]
✦ Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews - 18 Apr 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]

✔ 3. Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
✦ Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep - 25 Mar 19 (Most Anticipated Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Books - Spring/Summer 2011 -- #10)
✦ Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews - 10 Apr 19 (Most Anticipated Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Books - Spring/Summer 2011 -- #2)
✦ Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas - 24 Apr 19 (Spring/Summer YA Releases we can't wait for!!! -- #1)

✔ 4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
✦ Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn - 27 Apr 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]
✦ Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb - 13 May 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]

✔ 5. Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2018.
✦ The Spook in the Stacks by Eva Gates - 31 Jul 19 (Published June 12th 2018)

[Vanessa]

What a great day to start: the Spring Equinox!

Spring Countdown
Dates: 3/20/19 - 9/20/19
Duration: Six Months
FINISHED: 15/15

Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
1. Ninth and Nowhere by Jeffery Deaver 3/24/19
2. Swamp Bones by Kathy Reichs 6/10/19
3. The Girl Behind the Glass by Jane Kelley 6/17/19
4. Gumballs and Murder by Wendy Meadows 6/26/19
5. Ice Cream with a Side of Danger by Meredith Potts 6/29/19

Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
1. Death on the Downs by Simon Brett 4/23/19
2. Lemon Meringue Murder by Sasha McKenzie 5/12/19
3. The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie 6/7/19
4. Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/6/19


Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
1. Cover Her Face by P.D. James 5/16/19 - #159 on Best books for Spring reading
2. The Eyes That Moved by Rachelle M.N. Shaw 6/25/19 - #57 on Spring 2015 Young Adult Releases
3. And Then It's Spring by Julie Fogliano 9/14/19 Picture Books About Spring

Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
1. Death of a Dumb Bunny by Melanie Jackson 5/28/19
Dandelions on this cover, but daffodils on my Kindle version!
2. Narcissist in the Daffodils by Kristy E. Carter 5/31/19



Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2018.
1. Tart of Darkness: A Chef-To-Go Mystery by Denise Swanson 6/1/19
Published April 2018

[JoAnne]

Welcome Shash, Vittoria and Vanessa!

[Elle]

Spring Countdown
March 20 - September 19, 2019


Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
1. Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow | Jessica Townsend - Apr 8
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Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
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Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
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Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
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Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2019.
1. Demon Magic and a Martini | Annette Marie - Apr 13 (pub. April 2019)

[JoAnne]

Welcome Elle!

[Johanna]

I'm in!!

Spring Countdown
Duration: 22.3.-21.9.

Read: 1/15

TASKS:

1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.

2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.

1. Fangirl - Rainbow Rowell - 24.3.2019


3. Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
5. Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2018.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Johanna!

[[deleted user]]

Spring Countdown Challenge COMPLETE
Duration 16/01/2019 - 16/04/2019
Read 15/15

TASKS:
Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
1 Giovanni’s Room – James Baldwin – 18 Jan 2019
2 Small great things – Jodi Picoult - 3 Feb 2019
3 The Rest of Us Just Live Here – Patrick Ness – 7 Feb 2019
4 She’s Leaving Home – Edwina Currie
5 Into The Water – Paula Hawkins – 17.02.19



Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Coloured. Post the covers.
6 The Broken Bridge – Philip Pullman – 20 Jan 2019
7 Witchfinder’s Sister – Beth Underdown – 17 Jan 2019
8 Charity Ends At Home – Colin Watson – 30 Jan 2019
9 The Sealwoman’s Gift – Sally Magnusson – 21.02.19



Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name.
The following 3 books are from the ‘Richard And Judy Spring Book Club 2012’
10 me before you – jojo moyes – 07.03.19
11 a cold season – Alison littlewoood – 04.03.19
12 –- the story of beautiful girl – Rachel simon 24.03.19


Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
13 the disgrace of kitty grey – mary hooper 30.03.19
14 death of a perfect wife m.c. beaton 19.04.19



Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2018
15 - Macbeth – Jo Nesbo – 28 Jan 2019 (published 5 April 2018)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Den!

[Suzanne]

The Lost Challenges
Spring Countdown
Duration: 1/1/2022 - 6/30/2022 (Six Months From Your Start Date)

Progress: 15 out of 15

Read 15 books associated with these tasks.

TASKS:

Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
1. Graveyard Shakes: A Graphic Novel by Laura Terry - ***** - 1/1/2022 - 206 Pages
2. Stargazing by Jen Wang - ***** - 1/3/2022 - 224 Pages
3. Neuromancer by William Gibson - *** - 1/13/2022 - 271 Pages
4. Shakespeare's Champion by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 1/20/2022 - 214 Pages
5. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid - ***** - 1/24/2022 - 389 Pages


Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
1. Heartstopper: Volume Four by Alice Oseman - ***** - 1/26/2022 - 353 Pages
2. Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker - ***** - 6/2/2022 - 280 Pages
3. Yummy: A History of Desserts by Victoria Grace Elliott - ***** - 5/19/2022 - 240 Pages
4. The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix#03: Mary Anne Saves The Day by Raina Telgemeier - ***** - 5/19/2022 - 160 Pages


Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
1. Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill - **** - 2/16/2022 - 350 Pages - Most Anticipated Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Books - Spring/Summer 2011
2. My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman - ***** - 4/29/2022 - 372 Pages - Books to Read Spring/Summer of 2018
3. The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel - ***** - 5/31/2022 - 203 Pages - Best Books to Read on Spring Break 2017


Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
1. The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes - ***** - 6/24/2022 - 292 Pages
2. Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 6/4/2022 - 286 Pages


Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2018.
1. All Summer Long by Hope Larson - ***** - 1/3/2022 - 176 Pages


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*Re-reads are allowed.
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(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

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[JoAnne]

Welcome Suzanne!

[Shash]

Finished! :)

Spring Countdown
March 20, 2019 - September 19, 2019


Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
1. Painting Rain by Annette K. Larsen (3/27/19)
2. Silenced by Dani Pettrey (3/28/19)
3. Ranch Hand For Auction by Kimberly Krey (4/2/19)
4. Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey (4/7/19)
5. A November Bride by Beth K. Vogt (4/10/19)

Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
1. An Unwelcome Proposal by Bree Wolf (3/31/19)
2. Night at the Opera by Stacy Henrie (4/15/19)
3. Beneath an Italian Sky by Stacy Henrie (4/29/19)
4. Scarlet by Jen Geigle Johnson (5/15/19)

Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
1. A Loyal Heart by Jody Hedlund (5/12/19)
#16 on Christian Fiction 2018 Spring Releases
2. As You Like It by William Shakespeare (6/2/19)
#10 on Best Books For Spring Reading
3. Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin (7/19/19)
#4 on Picture Books About Spring

Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
1. Easter Bride: A Sweet Romance by Shanna Hatfield (3/22/19)

2. A May Bride by Meg Moseley (6/5/19)


Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2018.
1. My Best Man's Wedding by Cami Checketts (5/31/19)
Published April 10, 2018

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Shash!

[✨ Vittoria ✨]

COMPLETED @ post #61

Spring Countdown
Duration: 20 Mar 2019 - 03 Aug 2019

TASKS:

✔ 1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
✦ Spellbound by Cate Tiernan - 22 Mar 19
✦ Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones - 20 Apr 19
✦ Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones - 22 Apr 19
✦ Shroud for the Archbishop by Peter Tremayne - 24 Apr 19
✦ Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb - 08 May 19

✔ 2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
✦ Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb - 31 Mar 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]
✦ Thread of Death by Jennifer Estep - 04 Apr 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]
✦ Kiss of Venom by Jennifer Estep - 13 Apr 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]
✦ Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews - 18 Apr 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]

✔ 3. Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
✦ Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep - 25 Mar 19 (Most Anticipated Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Books - Spring/Summer 2011 -- #10)
✦ Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews - 10 Apr 19 (Most Anticipated Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Books - Spring/Summer 2011 -- #2)
✦ Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas - 24 Apr 19 (Spring/Summer YA Releases we can't wait for!!! -- #1)

✔ 4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
✦ Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn - 27 Apr 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]
✦ Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb - 13 May 19 (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]

✔ 5. Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2018.
✦ The Spook in the Stacks by Eva Gates - 31 Jul 19 (Published June 12th 2018)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Vittoria!

[Vanessa]

FINALLY FINISHED just in time for FALL!

Spring Countdown
Dates: 3/20/19 - 9/20/19
Duration: Six Months
FINISHED: 15/15

Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
1. Ninth and Nowhere by Jeffery Deaver 3/24/19
2. Swamp Bones by Kathy Reichs 6/10/19
3. The Girl Behind the Glass by Jane Kelley 6/17/19
4. Gumballs and Murder by Wendy Meadows 6/26/19
5. Ice Cream with a Side of Danger by Meredith Potts 6/29/19

Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
1. Death on the Downs by Simon Brett 4/23/19
2. Lemon Meringue Murder by Sasha McKenzie 5/12/19
3. The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie 6/7/19
4. Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/6/19


Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
1. Cover Her Face by P.D. James 5/16/19 - #159 on Best books for Spring reading
2. The Eyes That Moved by Rachelle M.N. Shaw 6/25/19 - #57 on Spring 2015 Young Adult Releases
3. And Then It's Spring by Julie Fogliano 9/14/19 Picture Books About Spring

Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
1. Death of a Dumb Bunny by Melanie Jackson 5/28/19
Dandelions on this cover, but daffodils on my Kindle version!
2. Narcissist in the Daffodils by Kristy E. Carter 5/31/19



Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2018.
1. Tart of Darkness: A Chef-To-Go Mystery by Denise Swanson 6/1/19
Published April 2018

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Vanessa!

[JoAnne]

Anyone who begins this challenge after April 6, 2020 - notice that the tasks have changed!

OLD TASKS
1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
3. Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
5. Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2018.

NEW TASKS
1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.
4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.

If you are playing this challenge for the second time, you will earn a different badge.

[Chelsea]

Spring Countdown FINISHED
Duration: 4.6.2020 - 10.6.2020
15/15
Read 15 books associated with these tasks.

TASKS:
✔1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.

1. Revenge-James Patterson 4/15/20
2. Nightfall-Jake Halpern 4/17/20
3. Shadow Prey-John Sanford 4/26/20
4. Silent Prey - John Sandford 5/10/20
5. Night Prey - John Sandford 6/3/20

✔2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.

1. Winter Prey - John Sandford 5/22/20

2. May Day - Jess Lourey 7/4/20

3. June Bug - Jess Lourey 7/9/20

4. Knee High by the Fourth of July - Jess Lourey 7/11/20

✔3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.

1. Low Carb Yum 5-Ingredient Keto: 120+ Easy Recipes - Lisa MarcAurele 6/4/20 {April 7, 2020}
2. Psychopath - Jeff Menapace 6/8/20 {May 6, 2019}
3. The Black Echo - Michael Connelly 6/19/20 {April 25, 2017}

✔4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.

1. Lisey's Story - Stephen King 5/16/20

2. Ark - Veronica Roth 7/6/20 {Orchid}

✔5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.

1. Dorothy Must Die - Danielle Paige {HarperTeen Spring 2014 #2} 6/2/20

[JoAnne]

Welcome Chelsea!

LOL! I'm featuring this one as the Second Time Around challenge next month!

[JoAnne]

The Lost Challenges
Spring Countdown
Duration: 4/26/2020 - 10/25/2020 (Six Months From Your Start Date)

Progress: 0 out of 15

Read 15 books associated with these tasks.

TASKS:

1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.






2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.





3. Read 3 books from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.




4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.



5. Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2020.

[JoAnne]

Welcome JoAnne!

Make sure to include the date you start on your post, so you can stay within the 6 months. :)

[JoAnne]

JoAnne wrote: "Welcome JoAnne!

Make sure to include the date you start on your post, so you can stay within the 6 months. :)"

Thanks I will.
This week I finally got a chance to go through books I had and checked them to see if they were listed on any lists. I noted the 3 and the list & # they come from in my post. Have 2 left to read that already are "scheduled" which is how I have to plan out my reading around ARC's and other things I have to get done around the house.

[JoAnne]

JoAnne wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Welcome JoAnne!

Make sure to include the date you start on your post, so you can stay within the 6 months. :)"

Thanks I will.
This week I finally got a chance to go through books I..."

Fantastic!

[Chelsea]

JoAnne wrote: "Welcome Chelsea!

LOL! I'm featuring this one as the Second Time Around challenge next month!"

It seemed fun and popped up for me for some reason, so I was like, well why not?!

[JoAnne]

Since this is a current challenge is it okay to change task 5 to

Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2020 or does it need to remain spring of 2018?

[JoAnne]

JoAnne wrote: "Since this is a current challenge is it okay to change task 5 to

Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2020 or does it need to remain spring of 2018?"

No - I changed the tasks a few weeks ago because this challenge will be featured in the May newsletter for the Second Time Around Challenge.

The tasks are:
Spring Countdown
Duration: Six Months From Your Start Date

Read 15 books associated with these tasks.

TASKS:
1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.
4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.

[JoAnne]

It was posted in Message 74.

[JoAnne]

JoAnne wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Since this is a current challenge is it okay to change task 5 to

Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2020 or does it need to remain spring of 2018?"

No - I changed the tasks a f..."


Great - in that case I'll join in the new challenge and skip the one listed here. Glad I asked.

[JoAnne]

JoAnne wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Since this is a current challenge is it okay to change task 5 to

Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2020 or does it need to remain spring of 2018?"

No - I change..."

This is the same challenge.

[JoAnne]

JoAnne wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Since this is a current challenge is it okay to change task 5 to

Read 1 book published in the Spring of 2020 or does it need to remain spring of 2018?"..."

okay, thanks!

[JoAnne]

Ok I'm officially in with the new tasks and will start today, May 1

Spring Countdown
Duration: Six Months From Your Start Date
5/1/2020 - 10/31/2020

Read 15 books associated with these tasks.
Read 15/15; 5/5 tasks completed DONE on the last day possible!

TASKS:
1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
Plum Blossoms in Paris by Sarah Hina 5/10/20 3stars (P)
No Time for Loving (Time for Love #2) by Vanessa Grant 5/21/20 4stars (N)
Rival Attraction: An Enemies-to-Lovers Office Romance (Forbidden First Times Book 1) by Sofia T Summers 5/21/20 3.5stars (R)
Ilsa (Pendleton Petticoats #3) by Shanna Hatfield 5/25/20 4stars (I)
The Summer House by Jenny Hale 5/26/20 4.5stars (S)

2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses by Jenny Hale 5/5/20 4.5stars (light blue)
It Started with Christmas by Jenny Hale 5/7/20 4stars (light blue)
A Royal Kiss & Tell (A Royal Wedding #2) by Julia London 5/11/20 4stars (pink/lavender)
Cowabunga Christmas (Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery #1) by Anna Celeste Burke 5/16/20 3stars (light blue)

3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.
First Kiss with a Cowboy (Silverado Lake #1) by Sara Richardson 5/2/20 4.5stars (5/19/20)
Beach Read by Emily Henry 5/8/20 4stars (5/19/20)
Ambush before Sunrise (Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy Book 3) by B.J. Daniels 5/13/20 4stars (5/19/20)

4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
Easter Bride: A Sweet Romance (Holiday Brides Book 3) by Shanna Hatfield 5/18/20 4stars (daffodils and tulips in the basket)
Romancing Nadine (Wells Landing #9) by Amy Lillard 7/24/20 4stars (holding spring bouquet)

5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
Spring Romance #17
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8...
A Wedding in Springtime (Marriage Mart, #1) by Amanda Forester 10/31/20 4stars

[Amanda A]

Spring Countdown
Duration: May 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
Completed: 0/15

Read 15 books associated with these tasks.

TASKS:
1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.
4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.

[Joann]

Read 15 books associated with these tasks.

TASKS:
1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
Protecting Caroline - Susan Stoker - 5/13/202
Ill Wind- Nevada Barr - 5/16/202
In the Presence of the Enemy - Elizabeth George - 5/20/202
Stiff Suit - Tawna Fenske - 5/23/202
The Secrets Between Us - Thrity Umrigar - 5/25/202

2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
- Juliet Blackwell - 5/2/2020
- Martha Kelly Hall - 5/11/2020
- K.B. Owen - 6/18/20 - maybe find better
- Carolyn Haines - 7/2/20

3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date
Zak George's Dog Training Revolution: The Complete Guide to Raising the Perfect Pet with Love - Zak George - 5/4/2020 - June 7, 2016
An Unwelcome Guest - Emily Organ - 5/11/202 - May 17, 2019
Mrs. Jeffries and the One Who Got Away - Emily Brightwell - 5/24/202 - Jun 3, 2014

4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
- Emily Brightwell - 6/7/20
- Kristen Hannah - 6/15/20

5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
Moon Shell Beach - Nancy Thayer - 6/8/20 - #26 -https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
The Girl on the Train- Paula Hawkins - 6/28/20 - #4 -
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8...

[JoAnne]

Welcome Amanda and Joann!

[Jess]

Spring Countdown
Duration: May 1 - Oct 31

Read 15 books associated with these tasks.

TASKS:
1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.
4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.

[Celia]

Spring Countdown

1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
1. Nefertiti's Heart by A.W. Exley 5/9/20 (N)
2. In for a Penny by Kelsey Browning & Nancy Naigle 5/21/20 (I)
3. Private Means by Cree LeFavour 5/23/20 (P)
4. The Snowdonia Killings by Simon McCleave 5/25/20 (S)
5. Prince of Cahraman by Lucy Tempest 6/13/20 (P)

2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
1. 5/3/20
2. 5/9/20
3. 6/16/20
4. 9/27/20
3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.
1. The Wedding War by Liz Talley 5/16 (pub. April 21, 2020)
2. Factory 4-80 by Gordon A. Long 5/28 (pub. April 20, 2019)
3. Summer on the Bluffs by Sunny Hostin 7/5 (pub. 6/16/20)

4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
1. 6/5/20
2. 9/16/20
5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
1. 6/27/20 - #77 on Springtime Reads

[JoAnne]

Welcome Jess and Celia!

[Melike]

Spring Countdown
Start date: 5/4/2020
End date: 11/4/2020
Duration: Six Months From Your Start Date

Read 15 books associated with these tasks.

TASKS:
1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
Station Eleven5/7
Geekerella5/15
If I Break5/20
Ninth House5/23
2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.
The Boyfriend Project 6/9/20
The Knockout Queen4/28
Happy & You Know It5/19
4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
The Bromance Book Club
5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Melike!

[Shash]

Spring Countdown
May 6, 2020 - November 5, 2020


Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
1. A Princess of Wind and Wave by Melanie Cellier (5/7/20)
2. The Reckoning by L.L. Muir (5/15/20)
3. Ross by L.L. Muir (5/18/20)
4. Payton by L.L. Muir (5/22/20)
5. Gareth by Diane Darcy (5/25/20)

Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
1. A Goose Girl by K.M. Shea (5/21/20)

2. Worth the Fall by Bria Quinlan (6/3/20)

3. Duke of Knight by Elizabeth Johns (6/12/20)

4. An Agent for Diana by Rebecca Connolly (7/6/20)


Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.
1. Catching Waves by Kimberly Krey (5/9/20) - 4/3/19
2. Wyndham by L.L. Muir (5/20/20) - 4/12/20
3. Last of the Gentlemen by Cami Checketts (5/20/20) - 4/10/18

Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
1. Sweet on You by Becky Wade (6/9/20)

2. Romancing Rebecca by Kimberley Montpetit (6/23/20)


Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (7/16/20)
#5 on Winter/Spring 2013

[JoAnne]

Welcome again Shash!!

[Frankie]

Spring Countdown
Duration: July 10, 2020 - January 09, 2021

Read 15 books associated with these tasks.

15/15 Completed. Finish!!

TASKS:
1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.
01.Nikolai-Crystal Daniels 8/28/20
02.Parental Guidance-Avery Flynn 7/19/20
03.Resonance-Lina Andersson 8/03/20
04.The Next Sin-Georgia Cates 8/02/20
05.Groom-Logan Chance 7/12/20


2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
06.Lift You Up-Jessica Gadziala 9/06/20
07.Lock You Down-Jessica Gadziala 10/25/20
08.Beyond Me-Jennifer Probst 9/29/20
09.We All Fall Down-Logan Chance 9/15/20


3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.
10.(5/14/2016)
The Spiral Down-Aly Martinez 12/10/20
11.(5/29/2020)
Passing the Torch-Winter Travers 10/15/20
12.(6/18/2019)
Letters to Molly-Devney Perry 11/02/20


4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
13.A Little Too Late-Staci Hart 11/15/20
14.Coming Up Roses-Staci Hart 10/14/20


5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.
Hot Spring 2016 Indie Romance: #4
15.Mister O-Lauren Blakely 7/20/20

[JoAnne]

Welcome Frankie!

[Chelsea]

*Completion Post*
Spring Countdown FINISHED
Duration: 4.6.2020 - 10.6.2020
15/15
Read 15 books associated with these tasks.

*The pastel covers are actually pastel on the Kindle, the covers uploaded on Goodreads is brighter than Kindle :/

TASKS:
✔1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.

1. Revenge-James Patterson 4/15/20
2. Nightfall-Jake Halpern 4/17/20
3. Shadow Prey-John Sanford 4/26/20
4. Silent Prey - John Sandford 5/10/20
5. Night Prey - John Sandford 6/3/20

✔2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.

1. Winter Prey - John Sandford 5/22/20

2. May Day - Jess Lourey 7/4/20

3. June Bug - Jess Lourey 7/9/20

4. Knee High by the Fourth of July - Jess Lourey 7/11/20

✔3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.

1. Low Carb Yum 5-Ingredient Keto: 120+ Easy Recipes - Lisa MarcAurele 6/4/20 {April 7, 2020}
2. Psychopath - Jeff Menapace 6/8/20 {May 6, 2019}
3. The Black Echo - Michael Connelly 6/19/20 {April 25, 2017}

✔4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.

1. Lisey's Story - Stephen King 5/16/20

2. Ark - Veronica Roth 7/6/20 {Orchid}

✔5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is.

1. Dorothy Must Die - Danielle Paige {HarperTeen Spring 2014 #2} 6/2/20

[Genevieve]

Spring Countdown
Duration: Six Months From Your Start Date
7/12/2020 - 1/12/2021

TASKS:
1. Read 5 books whose titles begin with a letter in SPRING.

1. Issued to the Bride One Marine by Cora Seton 7/22/2020
2. Iced Chiffon by Duffy Brown 8/4/2020
3. Not One Clue by Lois Greiman 8/11/2020
4. In Sunshine or in Shadow by Josh Lanyon 8/22/2020
5. A Sprig of Blossomed Thorn by Patrice Greenwood 8/22/2020

2. Read 4 books whose covers are Pastel Colored. Post the covers.
1. by Susan M. Boyer 9/26/2020
2. by Harper Lin 8/25/2020
3. by Nicholas Drayson 8/20/2020
4. by Tonny M. Ford 8/10/2020

3. Read 3 books published in the spring (March 20-June 19) of any year. Tell us the publishing date.
1. A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker 8/24/2020. Published May 26th 2020.
2. Snowdrop by Jacob Grimm 9/21/2020. Published May 26th 2020.
3. One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus 10/12/2020. Published May 30th 2017.

4. Read 2 books with Spring flowers on the cover. Post the covers.
1. by Susan Mallery 10/07/2020
2. by Cindy Bell 8/12/2020

5. Read 1 book from a LIST with SPRING in the name. Tell us the name of the list and what # the book is. Cozies for the Seasons: Spring: #5
1. Easter Bunny Murder by Leslie Meier 12/31/2020