2020 April Monthly Challenge

[LaurLa]

2020 April Monthly Challenge


1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia Quinn's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Julia Quinn
* Julia was born in NYC
* She entered but never completed medical school but she did graduate with a degree in Art History
* Julia's Bridgerton series premieres this year on Netflix
* Julia won the $79,000 jackpot on The Weakest Link gameshow!
READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts. This April, celebrate National Pecan Month by recognizing the nut that reduces your risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and contains fiber, protein, and more antioxidants than any other. Crowned as a heart healthy food choice by the American Heart Association, pecans offer a tasty treat good for any time of the day.
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ if you ever need to tell a lie, today is the day to do so. But please, do not make a habit of lying! Why someone would create a day to encourage a person to lie is hard to comprehend. Be that as it may, today is the day to tell lies, big and small. Tomorrow, we can all get back to the virtue of "honesty is the best policy".
READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ This is your chance to do anything, except housework. Better still, have someone else do the chores for a day. Housework is a daily, seemingly endless and repetitive groups of tasks. It often goes unrecognized and worst of all..... taken for granted. But, watch out! If the dishes aren't done, or there's no clean towels, somebody notices.
READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Passover is the celebration of the freeing of the Jews from Egyptian rule around 3000 years ago. At the time, the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians ruler Pharaoh Ramses II. After God sent 10 terrible plagues among the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally freed the Jewish people and they fled Egypt with Moses.
READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ dedicated to the memory of the Titanic, and the over 1500 people who died. On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the north Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. The historic sinking of the Titanic spurred numerous television documentaries, specials, and big screen movies but no matter what, they all end the same way.
READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort. They assist people, animals, and nature.
READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice

[LaurLa]

FAQ's or Suggestion


Please ask any questions about this challenge in this thread.
I will answer them as they come up and transfer the question and answer to this message to hopefully help everyone.

[LaurLa]

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[LaurLa]

April Monthly Challenge
April 2020

My Monthly Challenge (msg 4)

10 of 10 Completed



✅1. Happy April Birthday!
🍬READ a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond
🍬Because It's Christmas ~ 04.03 ★★★★

✅2. Flower of the Month - Daisy
🍬READ a sweet or clean romance
🍬Wedding Cake and Big Mistakes ~ 04.02 ★★★

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn
🍬READ a book set in New York
🍬Festive in Death ~ 04.15 ★★★★

✅4. National Pecan Month
🍬READ a book a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)
🍬The Trouble with Twelfth Grave ~ 04.05 ★★★★

✅5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day
🍬READ a book where someone finds out the truth about something
🍬The Stopover ~ 04.29 ★★★★

✅6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day
🍬READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore
🍬A Little Bit of Déjà Vu ~ 04.23 ★★★

✅7. April 8 ~ Passover begins
🍬READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate
🍬Desert Heat ~ 04.06 ★★★

✅8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day
🍬READ a book with a body of water on the cover
🍬Love in a Small Town ~ 04.04 ★★★

✅9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day
🍬READ a book with a title or author name beginning with V
🍬The Fall of Rain ~ 04.19 ★★★★

✅10. Reader's Choice
🍬READ any book of your choice
🍬Shameless ~ 04.28 ★★★

[Patrizia]

2020 April Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance

1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
Canyon Standoff by Valerie Hansen and Jodie Bailey 4 April; 4 1/2★


2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia Quinn's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts. This April, celebrate National Pecan Month by recognizing the nut that reduces your risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and contains fiber, protein, and more antioxidants than any other. Crowned as a heart healthy food choice by the American Heart Association, pecans offer a tasty treat good for any time of the day.
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)
The Story Of Us by Teri Wilson 13 April; 5★


5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ if you ever need to tell a lie, today is the day to do so. But please, do not make a habit of lying! Why someone would create a day to encourage a person to lie is hard to comprehend. Be that as it may, today is the day to tell lies, big and small. Tomorrow, we can all get back to the virtue of "honesty is the best policy".
READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)
La figlia del diavolo (=The Devil's Daughter) by Katee Robert 19 April; 4 1/2★


6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ This is your chance to do anything, except housework. Better still, have someone else do the chores for a day. Housework is a daily, seemingly endless and repetitive groups of tasks. It often goes unrecognized and worst of all..... taken for granted. But, watch out! If the dishes aren't done, or there's no clean towels, somebody notices.
READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Passover is the celebration of the freeing of the Jews from Egyptian rule around 3000 years ago. At the time, the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians ruler Pharaoh Ramses II. After God sent 10 terrible plagues among the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally freed the Jewish people and they fled Egypt with Moses.
READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ dedicated to the memory of the Titanic, and the over 1500 people who died. On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the north Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. The historic sinking of the Titanic spurred numerous television documentaries, specials, and big screen movies but no matter what, they all end the same way.
READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover
Shattered Haven by Carol J. Post 8 April; 4★


9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort. They assist people, animals, and nature.
READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V.
Explosive Secrets by Valerie Hansen 23 April; 4★


10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice

[Bookchaser]

2020 April Monthly Challenge



0/10 Completed


01. Happy April Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
OR
High Heels and Haystacks by Erin Nicholas
OR
Getting Hot with the Scot by Melonie Johnson
OR
Close Liaisons by Anna Zaires
02. Flower of the Month ~ Daisy: 🌼Read a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D.
Springwater by Linda Lael Miller
OR
After the Silence by Rula Sinara
OR
The Door Ajar by Joan Overfield
OR
Dark Roots and Cowboy Boots by LuAnn McLane
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Julia Quinn: Read one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name.
🌃Read a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count.
Dancing at Midnight by Julia Quinn
OR
Back to You by Robin Kaye
OR
Meet Me In Scotland by Patience Griffin
04. National Pecan Month: ❤️Read a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation).
Isle of Lies by Donna Fletcher
OR
Loving Miranda by Teresa Bodwell
OR
Playing Hard by Melanie Scott
05. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): 🤷🏻‍♀️Read a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order).
A Kiss to Remember by Teresa Medeiros
OR
Sweet Little Lies by Jill Shalvis
OR
Enraptured by Elisabeth Naughton
OR
Leopard's Blood by Christine Feehan
06. No Housework Day (April 7): 📚Read a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation).
Maid for Love by Marie Force
OR
A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs
OR
Hunter's Claim by S.E. Smith
07. Passover begins (April 8): 🏜Read a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.
Shadow Walker by Allyson James
OR
Abducting Abby by S.E. Smith
OR
Star Hero by Susan Grant
08. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): 🚢Read a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover.
For the Love of Magic by Janet Chapman
OR
All I Want Is You by Toni Blake
OR
Wild Heart by Tiffinie Helmer
OR
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
09. Volunteer Recognition Day (April 20): 📚Read a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V.
Love, Always and Forever by Alexis Morgan
OR
Texas Love Song by Jodi Thomas
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Island Heat by Susan Kearney
OR
Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight by Deborah Simmons
OR
Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas
OR
Sawdust and Mistletoe by Michelle Pennington
OR
Nobody's Fool by Stephanie Bond


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[MountainKat, Moderator]

In, we’ll just have to see how things go. Having a hard time focusing on reading lately, but really hope I can get back to escaping soon!!

[Susan]

0/10

1. Happy April Birthday!
🐇READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
🐇READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~
🐇READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Julia Quinn
* Julia was born in NYC
* She entered but never completed medical school but she did graduate with a degree in Art History
* Julia's Bridgerton series premieres this year on Netflix
* Julia won the $79,000 jackpot on The Weakest Link gameshow!

OR

🐇READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts. This April, celebrate National Pecan Month by recognizing the nut that reduces your risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and contains fiber, protein, and more antioxidants than any other. Crowned as a heart-healthy food choice by the American Heart Association, pecans offer a tasty treat good for any time of the day.
🐇READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ if you ever need to tell a lie, today is the day to do so. But please, do not make a habit of lying! Why someone would create a day to encourage a person to lie is hard to comprehend. Be that as it may, today is the day to tell lies, big and small. Tomorrow, we can all get back to the virtue of "honesty is the best policy".
🐇READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ This is your chance to do anything, except housework. Better still, have someone else do the chores for a day. Housework is a daily, seemingly endless and repetitive groups of tasks. It often goes unrecognized and worst of all..... taken for granted. But, watch out! If the dishes aren't done, or there's no clean towels, somebody notices.
🐇READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Passover is the celebration of the freeing of the Jews from Egyptian rule around 3000 years ago. At the time, the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians ruler Pharaoh Ramses II. After God sent 10 terrible plagues among the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally freed the Jewish people and they fled Egypt with Moses.
🐇READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ dedicated to the memory of the Titanic, and the over 1500 people who died. On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg. The historic sinking of the Titanic spurred numerous television documentaries, specials, and big-screen movies but no matter what, they all end the same way.
🐇READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort. They assist people, animals, and nature.
🐇READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V

10. Reader's Choice ~
🐇READ any book of your choice

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[Frankie]

2020 April Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish!

1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April.
Ask Me If I Care-Lani Lynn Vale 4/14

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~
READ a book with a title starting with D.
Dominik-Sawyer Bennett 4/04

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by any author with her first or last name.
Meghan Quinn-That Secret Crush 4/18

4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts.
READ a book with brown on the cover.
Dancing With Danger: Aces High MC-Christine Michelle 4/05

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~
READ a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order).
Alexei-Roxie Rivera 4/03

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~
READ a book with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation).
Kostya-Roxie Rivera 4/03

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~
READ a book with 10 in anywhere the publish date.
(10/18/19)
Delicate Promises-Kelly Elliott 4/10

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~
READ a book with a body of water on the cover.
Timid-Devney Perry 4/05

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~
READ a book with a title or author name beginning with V.
Vivienne's Guilt-Heather M. Orgeron 4/22

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice.
Hardwired-Meredith Wild 4/04

[Michaele]

10/10
2020 April Monthly Challenge


1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond. Spencer Cohen, Book Two, N.R. Walker, 4/14

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet, Candy Man, Amy Lane, 4/6

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ a book with a medical professional or an artist character Hard as It Gets, Laura Kaye, 4/2

4. National Pecan Month ~ READ a book with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation) Hard to Come By, Laura Kaye, 4/3

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something, Out on the Ice, Lane Hayes, 4/1

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) Boys Don't Cry, J.K. Hogan, 4/8

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ READ a book where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story Hard as You Can, Laura Kaye, 4/2

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ READ a book set in a very cold climate Now You See Me, Lynn Van Dorn, 4/4

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ READ the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) Poison in Paddington, Samantha Silver, 4/10

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice Fired Up, Riley Hart, 4/9

[Sonja]

2020 April Monthly Challenge
Expected 5/10

Read 5/10
1. Happy April Birthday! ~ Vision in White (April pub, white cover) ★★★★
2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ Level Up (yellow cover)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~An Offer From a Gentleman
4. National Pecan Month ~ Wolf Gone Wild ('wild' can mean crazy or nutty!) ★★★★
5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ Driven to Distraction (MC finds out the truth about something)
6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ Midnight at the Blackbird Café (MC has to clean up her own messy past) ★★★★★
7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Flamebringer (something bad happens)★★★★★
8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ The Simple Wild (cold climate, water on cover)★★★★★
9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ The Jane Austen Society (helpful characters)
10. Reader's Choice ~ Suzie Empowered



Read:

[Ris]

2020 April Monthly Challenge
April 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
Read 0/10

1. Happy April Birthday!
2. Flower of the Month - Daisy
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn
4. National Pecan Month
5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day
6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day
7. April 8 ~ Passover begins
8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day
9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day
10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice

[Barbara ★]

April Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/8

✔1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
The Last Suppers - Diane Mott Davidson 4/5

✔2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D
Along Came a Cowboy - Christine Lynxwiler 4/12

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count
Houston, We Have A Problem - Erin McCarthy (both MCs are doctors) 4/2

✔4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts.
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)
Gabe - Susan Fisher-Davis 4/5

✔5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)
The Girl Who Lived Twice - David Lagercrantz (LIvEd) 4/6

✔6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)
I Stop Somewhere - T.E. Carter 4/21
(the lawyer who cleans up the messes for the 2 privileged brothers who do despicable things)

✔7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.
Terrified - Kevin O'Brien 4/4

✔9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V
Verses for the Dead - Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child 4/1

✔10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice
Sacrificed to the Dragon - Jessie Donovan 4/7



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Christine]

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed April 30

1. Happy April Birthday! ~ His Ring, Her Baby by Maxine Sullivan April 30, 3 stars

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ Dance with the Doctor by Cindi Myers April 15, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Medical - Surgeon Boss, Surprise Dad by Janice Lynn April 30, 3 stars

4. National Pecan Month ~ Buried in a Book by Lucy Arlington April 9, 4 stars

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ Still Life by Louise Penny March 21, 4 stars

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ Her friend Cookie helps clean up her messes Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones April 10, 5 stars

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Dead Girls by Nancy Lee April 13, 2 stars

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ Destiny Bay by Sarah Abbot April 29, 3 stars

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ Random - Vegas Two-Step by Liz Talley April 30, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice ~ A Dark and Distant Shore by Reay Tannahill April 27, 4 stars

[Rissa]

My spot! :)

2020 April Monthly Challenge

2020 April Monthly Challenge Read 10/10 FINISHED!!!!

✔1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
Introducing Mr. Winterbourne by Joanna Chambers finished 4/1/2020

✔2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D
The Doctor's Secret by Heidi Cullinan finished 4/3/2020

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia Quinn's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Julia Quinn
* Julia was born in NYC
* She entered but never completed medical school but she did graduate with a degree in Art History
* Julia's Bridgerton series premieres this year on Netflix
* Julia won the $79,000 jackpot on The Weakest Link gameshow!
READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count
Bond by Piper Scott finished 4/16/2020

✔4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts. This April, celebrate National Pecan Month by recognizing the nut that reduces your risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and contains fiber, protein, and more antioxidants than any other. Crowned as a heart healthy food choice by the American Heart Association, pecans offer a tasty treat good for any time of the day.
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)
Drawing Love by Tully Vincent finished 4/16/2020

✔5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ if you ever need to tell a lie, today is the day to do so. But please, do not make a habit of lying! Why someone would create a day to encourage a person to lie is hard to comprehend. Be that as it may, today is the day to tell lies, big and small. Tomorrow, we can all get back to the virtue of "honesty is the best policy".
READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)
Murder at Pirate's Cove by Josh Lanyon finished 4/12/2020

✔6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ This is your chance to do anything, except housework. Better still, have someone else do the chores for a day. Housework is a daily, seemingly endless and repetitive groups of tasks. It often goes unrecognized and worst of all..... taken for granted. But, watch out! If the dishes aren't done, or there's no clean towels, somebody notices.
READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)
Mack's Perfectly Ghastly Homecoming by A.J. Sherwood finished 4/13/2020

✔7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Passover is the celebration of the freeing of the Jews from Egyptian rule around 3000 years ago. At the time, the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians ruler Pharaoh Ramses II. After God sent 10 terrible plagues among the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally freed the Jewish people and they fled Egypt with Moses.
READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.
The Temple of Heaven by Z. Allora finished 4/11/2020

✔8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ dedicated to the memory of the Titanic, and the over 1500 people who died. On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the north Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. The historic sinking of the Titanic spurred numerous television documentaries, specials, and big screen movies but no matter what, they all end the same way.
READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover
Warrior and Priest by Katie Howe finished 4/5/2020

✔9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort. They assist people, animals, and nature.
READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V
Virgin Flyer by Lucy Lennox finished 4/14/2020

✔10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice
The Mystery of the Bones by C.S. Poe finished 4/8/2020

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[Georgina]

Read 10/10

1. Happy April Birthday! Read a book published in April: Feed 10/4

2. Flower of the Month – Daisy. Read a book with white and yellow on the cover: High Plains Cyborg 23/4

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn. Read one book written by Julia Quinn: The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband 12/4

4. National Pecan Month. Read a book with brown on the cover: Tears of Tess 20/4

5. April 4 - Tell a Lie Day. Read a book where someone finds out the truth about something: Rhapsodic 21/4

6. April 7 - No Housework Day. Read a book with a character whose job is to clean up messes: Maid 22/4

7. April 8 - Passover begins. Read a book where someone is held against their will/where something bad happens in the story: Cold Queen 22/4

8. April 15 - Titanic Remembrance Day. Read a book with a ship or boat on the cover: The Captain of All Pleasures 18/4

9. April 20 - Volunteer Recognition Day. Read a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR: A Hope Divided 18/4

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: The Determined Hero 23/4

[Tiki]

2020 April Monthly Challenge
🐝🐝🐝10/10🐝🐝🐝 COMPLETED!!!


🐝1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
The Night Realm Annette Marie (04/06/20)

🐝2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D
Ruby Red Kerstin Gier (04/04/20)


🐝3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia Quinn's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Julia Quinn
* Julia was born in NYC
* She entered but never completed medical school but she did graduate with a degree in Art History
* Julia's Bridgerton series premieres this year on Netflix
* Julia won the $79,000 jackpot on The Weakest Link gameshow!
READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count
Obey Daddy Collection Allison West (04/14/20)

🐝4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts. This April, celebrate National Pecan Month by recognizing the nut that reduces your risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and contains fiber, protein, and more antioxidants than any other. Crowned as a heart healthy food choice by the American Heart Association, pecans offer a tasty treat good for any time of the day.
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)
Fierce Radiance Tymber Dalton (04/04/20)

🐝5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ if you ever need to tell a lie, today is the day to do so. But please, do not make a habit of lying! Why someone would create a day to encourage a person to lie is hard to comprehend. Be that as it may, today is the day to tell lies, big and small. Tomorrow, we can all get back to the virtue of "honesty is the best policy".
READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)
Broken and Screwed Tijan (04/02/20)

🐝6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ This is your chance to do anything, except housework. Better still, have someone else do the chores for a day. Housework is a daily, seemingly endless and repetitive groups of tasks. It often goes unrecognized and worst of all..... taken for granted. But, watch out! If the dishes aren't done, or there's no clean towels, somebody notices.
READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)
Wolf Rain Nalini Singh (04/07/20)

🐝7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Passover is the celebration of the freeing of the Jews from Egyptian rule around 3000 years ago. At the time, the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians ruler Pharaoh Ramses II. After God sent 10 terrible plagues among the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally freed the Jewish people and they fled Egypt with Moses.
READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere in the publish date. Published: 12/22/2010
Destined for an Early Grave Jeaniene Frost (04/08/20)


🐝8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ dedicated to the memory of the Titanic, and the over 1500 people who died. On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the north Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. The historic sinking of the Titanic spurred numerous television documentaries, specials, and big screen movies but no matter what, they all end the same way.
READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover
Blowing It Off Lexxie Couper (04/03/20)

🐝9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort. They assist people, animals, and nature.
READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V.
Embracing His Omega (04/01/20)

🐝10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice
Open Mind Luna David (04/05/20)

[Loz]

I'm in. April Monthly Challenge.
Read 9/10 ✓

✓ 1. White Cover - Car Crash (10.04.20) 4★

2. Yellow/Clean/'D' -

✓ 3. FAC/Author Name - Meghan Quinn - The Lineup (23.04.20) 5★

✓ 4. Heart on Cover - Love, Chloe (19.04.20) 1.5★

✓ 5. LIE - Confessions of a Naughty Nanny (13.04.20) 4★

✓ 6. Chore/Mess - Advice from a Jilted Bride (03.04.20) 4.5★

✓ 7. Hot/Bad/10 - Squared Away (17.04.20) 4★

✓ 8. Cold Climate - Storm (18.04.20) 2.5★

✓ 9. Title/Author 'V' - Van (26.04.20) 5★

✓ 10. Reader's Choice - IRL: In Real Life (21.04.20) 5★


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[Nan]

April Monthly Challenge
0/10

1. READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

2.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name.
READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

4.
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)

5.
READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)

6.
READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)

7.
READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8.
READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9.
READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice

[Andrea]

READ: 10/10

1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April - Planting His Dream - Apr9 - 4*

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance - Cranberry Boys - Apr23 - 3*

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book with a medical professional - Hither, Page - Apr16 - 4*

4. National Pecan Month ~ READ a book with brown on the cover - One Man Guy - Apr10 - 4*

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ READ a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order) - Textual Relations - Apr27 - 5*

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ READ a book with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation) - The Consumption of Magic - Apr4 - 5*

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate - Red Dirt Heart 2 - Apr7 - 5*

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ READ a book with a body of water on the cover - Interpretive Hearts - Apr12 - 4*

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ READ a book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR - Whiskey Business - Apr16 - 4*

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice - Jumping Jude - Apr6 - 4*

[Thereadingbell]

2020 April Monthly Challenge


1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia Quinn's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Julia Quinn
* Julia was born in NYC
* She entered but never completed medical school but she did graduate with a degree in Art History
* Julia's Bridgerton series premieres this year on Netflix
* Julia won the $79,000 jackpot on The Weakest Link gameshow!
READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts. This April, celebrate National Pecan Month by recognizing the nut that reduces your risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and contains fiber, protein, and more antioxidants than any other. Crowned as a heart healthy food choice by the American Heart Association, pecans offer a tasty treat good for any time of the day.
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ if you ever need to tell a lie, today is the day to do so. But please, do not make a habit of lying! Why someone would create a day to encourage a person to lie is hard to comprehend. Be that as it may, today is the day to tell lies, big and small. Tomorrow, we can all get back to the virtue of "honesty is the best policy".
READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ This is your chance to do anything, except housework. Better still, have someone else do the chores for a day. Housework is a daily, seemingly endless and repetitive groups of tasks. It often goes unrecognized and worst of all..... taken for granted. But, watch out! If the dishes aren't done, or there's no clean towels, somebody notices.
READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Passover is the celebration of the freeing of the Jews from Egyptian rule around 3000 years ago. At the time, the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians ruler Pharaoh Ramses II. After God sent 10 terrible plagues among the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally freed the Jewish people and they fled Egypt with Moses.
READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ dedicated to the memory of the Titanic, and the over 1500 people who died. On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the north Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. The historic sinking of the Titanic spurred numerous television documentaries, specials, and big screen movies but no matter what, they all end the same way.
READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort. They assist people, animals, and nature.
READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice

[Elaine]

I'm in
Monthly Challenge ~ April 2020

Read 10/10

1: Published in April: Dare To Be Scandalous Tamara Gill 5☆ 9/4/20
2: 'D' book title: (The) Duke Redemption Grace Callaway 5☆ 22/4/20
3: Julia Quinn featured author: It's in His Kiss 5☆ 19/4/20
4: Brown cover: The Heart of Falcon Ridge D.L. Roan 4☆ 11/4/20
5: Letters LIE in title: The Duke she Left Behind: De Wolfe Pack Aileen Fish 4☆ 20/4/20
6: MC does chore: A Holiday Proposal Bianca Blythe 4☆ 5/4/20
7: 10 in publish date: Married By Morning Lisa Kleypas 5☆ 18/4/20
8: Body of water: One Wanton Wager Amanda Mariel 5☆ 7/4/20
9: 'V' book title: Viscount of Vice: Tammy Andresen 5☆ 10/4/20
10: Readers choice: A Duke Like No Other Eva Devon 4☆ 2/4/20

[Connie N.]

2020 April Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 4/1/20 to 4/30/20
10/10

1. Happy April Birthday! ~ With white on the cover - Sugar: My Life as a Sugar Babe by Monique X - 4/9/20 ♥♥♥


2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ White and yellow on the cover - A Cowboy Like You by Donna Grant - 4/17/20 ♥♥♥♥

The title is in white and yellow.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ Set in New York - The Playboy by Carly Phillips - 4/3/20 ♥♥♥♥


4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts - Character who is a little 'nutty' - What You Wish For by Katherine Center - 4/13/20 ♥♥♥♥♥

Duncan is a teacher who was always crazy and goofy—wore any tie that the kids gave him, juggled, had dance parties in class, etc.

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ Someone finds out the truth about something - Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt - 4/6/20 ♥♥♥♥♥

Andy Carpenter discovers the truth in order to try to save his client from Death Row.

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ Character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) - Once Upon a Valentine's by Holly Jacobs - 4/7/20 ♥♥♥

Chuck is a cop who works with kids, which often includes “cleaning up messes.”

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Someone is held against their will - Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh - 4/2/20 ♥♥♥

Dev keeps Katya a prisoner.

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ Body of water on the cover - book:Catch A Falling Star|321747] by Rena Young - 4/15/20 ♥♥♥

It’s not obvious from this thumbnail, but the ocean appears behind the couple, along the middle line of the book.

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ Author name beginning with V - Hard to Fall by Marquita Valentine - 4/23/20 ♥♥


10. Reader's Choice ~ Any book - Unsuitable by Lavinia Kent - 4/18/20 ♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 4/23/20*****

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[Emily]

2020 April Monthly Challenge


1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
Angus by Cee Bowerman 4.16
2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D
Until Harmony by Aurora Rose Reynolds 4.6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia Quinn's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count
Keeping Denver by Sandy Alvarez and Crystal Daniels 4.2
4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts. This April, celebrate National Pecan Month by recognizing the nut that reduces your risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and contains fiber, protein, and more antioxidants than any other. Crowned as a heart healthy food choice by the American Heart Association, pecans offer a tasty treat good for any time of the day.
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)
Detour by D.D. Prince 4.21
5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ if you ever need to tell a lie, today is the day to do so. But please, do not make a habit of lying! Why someone would create a day to encourage a person to lie is hard to comprehend. Be that as it may, today is the day to tell lies, big and small. Tomorrow, we can all get back to the virtue of "honesty is the best policy".
READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)
Meeting Ellie by Kylee Yount 4.19
6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ This is your chance to do anything, except housework. Better still, have someone else do the chores for a day. Housework is a daily, seemingly endless and repetitive groups of tasks. It often goes unrecognized and worst of all..... taken for granted. But, watch out! If the dishes aren't done, or there's no clean towels, somebody notices.
READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)
Ask Me if I Care by Lani Lynn Vale 4.14
7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Passover is the celebration of the freeing of the Jews from Egyptian rule around 3000 years ago. At the time, the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians ruler Pharaoh Ramses II. After God sent 10 terrible plagues among the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally freed the Jewish people and they fled Egypt with Moses.
READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.
Home Forever by Cee Bowerman 4.21
8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ dedicated to the memory of the Titanic, and the over 1500 people who died. On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the north Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. The historic sinking of the Titanic spurred numerous television documentaries, specials, and big screen movies but no matter what, they all end the same way.
READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort. They assist people, animals, and nature.
READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V
Ruthless Love by Penelope Bloom 4.19
10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice
Most Eligible Lord in London by Ela Quinn 4.6

[JoAnne]

2020 April Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April,
The Wedding War by Liz Talley 4/11/20 3.5stars (4/21/20)

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover
Two Seances And A Funeral (Whispering Bay Mystery #5) by Maria Geraci 4/3 20 4stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia Quinn's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Julia Quinn
* Julia was born in NYC
* She entered but never completed medical school but she did graduate with a degree in Art History
* Julia's Bridgerton series premieres this year on Netflix
* Julia won the $79,000 jackpot on The Weakest Link gameshow!
READ a book set in New York
The Money Man (The Consultants #1) by Nancy Herkness 4/5/20 4.5stars (set in NYC)

4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts. This April, celebrate National Pecan Month by recognizing the nut that reduces your risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and contains fiber, protein, and more antioxidants than any other. Crowned as a heart healthy food choice by the American Heart Association, pecans offer a tasty treat good for any time of the day.
READ a book with brown on the cover
My Favorite Things: A Christmas Collection by Lynsay Sands 4/8/20 4stars

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ if you ever need to tell a lie, today is the day to do so. But please, do not make a habit of lying! Why someone would create a day to encourage a person to lie is hard to comprehend. Be that as it may, today is the day to tell lies, big and small. Tomorrow, we can all get back to the virtue of "honesty is the best policy".
READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR where someone finds out the truth about something
S is for Secret Baby (Office Secrets #1) by Annie J. Rose 4/10/20 4stars (Rian lies and Wes finds out about it; Beth lies and Wes finds out about it)

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ This is your chance to do anything, except housework. Better still, have someone else do the chores for a day. Housework is a daily, seemingly endless and repetitive groups of tasks. It often goes unrecognized and worst of all..... taken for granted. But, watch out! If the dishes aren't done, or there's no clean towels, somebody notices.
READ a book with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation)
Winter Arrives: Secrets in the Snow #1 by Roz Marshall 4/5/20 3stars (Jude because her husband went to New Zealand to ski/work and has left no money in their accounts and she hadn't heard from him in weeks and it was time to open the ski school which is not her forte but she has to do something so she and her daughter can survive)

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Passover is the celebration of the freeing of the Jews from Egyptian rule around 3000 years ago. At the time, the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians ruler Pharaoh Ramses II. After God sent 10 terrible plagues among the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally freed the Jewish people and they fled Egypt with Moses.
READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate
Becky Lang Rides Again (Selkirk Family Ranch Book 5) by Irene Vartanoff 4/15/20 4stars (Stoverly, WY - ...not a single vehicle marred the desert landscape. Kindle location 2339)

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ dedicated to the memory of the Titanic, and the over 1500 people who died. On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the north Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. The historic sinking of the Titanic spurred numerous television documentaries, specials, and big screen movies but no matter what, they all end the same way.
READ a book set in a very cold climate
Dead of Winter (Aspen Falls #1) by Melissa Pearl and Anna Cruise 4/16/20 4stars (Minnesota in the winter)

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort. They assist people, animals, and nature.
READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way
The Oysterville Sewing Circle by Susan Wiggs 4/3/20 4stars (Caroline, her sisters, Sierra volunteer at the newly formed Oysterville Sewing Circle which Caroline sets up)

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice
A Bride to Heal his Broken Heart by Meylnda Carlyle 4/18/20 5stars

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

2020 April Monthly Challenge


1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia Quinn's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Julia Quinn
* Julia was born in NYC
* She entered but never completed medical school but she did graduate with a degree in Art History
* Julia's Bridgerton series premieres this year on Netflix
* Julia won the $79,000 jackpot on The Weakest Link gameshow!
READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts. This April, celebrate National Pecan Month by recognizing the nut that reduces your risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and contains fiber, protein, and more antioxidants than any other. Crowned as a heart healthy food choice by the American Heart Association, pecans offer a tasty treat good for any time of the day.
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ if you ever need to tell a lie, today is the day to do so. But please, do not make a habit of lying! Why someone would create a day to encourage a person to lie is hard to comprehend. Be that as it may, today is the day to tell lies, big and small. Tomorrow, we can all get back to the virtue of "honesty is the best policy".
READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ This is your chance to do anything, except housework. Better still, have someone else do the chores for a day. Housework is a daily, seemingly endless and repetitive groups of tasks. It often goes unrecognized and worst of all..... taken for granted. But, watch out! If the dishes aren't done, or there's no clean towels, somebody notices.
READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Passover is the celebration of the freeing of the Jews from Egyptian rule around 3000 years ago. At the time, the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians ruler Pharaoh Ramses II. After God sent 10 terrible plagues among the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally freed the Jewish people and they fled Egypt with Moses.
READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ dedicated to the memory of the Titanic, and the over 1500 people who died. On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the north Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. The historic sinking of the Titanic spurred numerous television documentaries, specials, and big screen movies but no matter what, they all end the same way.
READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort. They assist people, animals, and nature.
READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice

[Kristen]

2020 April Monthly Challenge
Progress: 10/10

✓1. a book published in April: Starbreaker by Amanda Bouchet - April 30 ★★★★

✓2. title starting with D: Don't Go Stealing My Heart by Kelly Siskind - April 25 ★★★★

✓3. someone playing a game: You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle - April 13 ★★★★

✓4. a heart on the cover: Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai - April 24 ★★★★

✓5. LIE in title: The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez- April 22 ★★★

✓6. character cleans up messes: Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews - April 25 ★★★★★

✓7. something bad happens in story: The Witness by Nora Roberts - April 12 ★★★★

✓8. a body of water on the cover: The Summer Deal by Jill Shalvis - April 30 ★★★★

✓9. sorted TBR by random: Beach Read by Emily Henry - April 28 ★★★★

✓10. any book of your choice: A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones - April 23 ★★★

[Sarena]

5/10


1. READ a book published in April
When He’s Dark by Suzanne Wright


2. READ a book with white and yellow on the cover
A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

4. READ a book with brown on the cover
White Whiskey Bargain by Jodie Slaughter


5. READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR where someone finds out the truth about something
Frankly in Love by David Yoon

6. READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)

7. READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate
Spiked by C.P. Rider


8. READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9. READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice
My Darling Duke by Stacy Reid

[Jennie-Lee~abookishwonderer~]

April Monthly Challenge

Read: 5/10

✔️ Happy April Birthday! Read a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond:
🌼Behind the Scenes by Jen Turano▪️4/19/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

✔️2. Flower of the Month – Daisy. Read a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D:
🌼True to You by Becky Wade▪️4/4/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn. Read one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. OR read a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count:
🌼How to Marry a Marquis by Julia Quinn

✔️4. National Pecan Month. Read a book with brown on the cover
OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation):
🌼Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid▪️4/16/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️5. April 4 - Tell a Lie Day. Read a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order):
🌼Princess in Peril by Rachelle McCalla▪️4/18/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. April 7 - No Housework Day. Read a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation):
🌼Masked by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon

7. April 8 - Passover begins. Read a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date:
🌼Shadow of the Storm by Connilyn Cossette

8. April 15 - Titanic Remembrance Day. Read a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover:
🌼Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

9. April 20 - Volunteer Recognition Day. Read a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V:
🌼Vicious Cycle by Katie Ashley

✔️10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice:
🌼The Aussie Next Door by Stefanie London▪️4/17/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Sandra]

I'M IN!

1. white on the cover - Yanni's Story - N.R. Walker - 3 APR
2. title starting with D - The Decadent Gift - Lauren Blakely - 3 APR
3. made into a movie - The Phantom Menace - Terry Brooks - 5 APR
4. brown on the cover - Yellowstone Awakening - Peggy L. Henderson - 2 APR
5. LIE in the title (any order) - Pretty Girls - Karin Slaughter - 7 APR
6. MC does housework - His Millionaire Maid - Coleen Kwan - 4 APR
7. something bad happens - Violent Triumphs - Jessica Hawkins - 11 APR
8. body of water on the cover - Promise Not to Tell - Jayne Ann Krentz - 9 APR
9. title beginning with V - Violent Delights - Jessica Hawkins - 6 APR
10. Reader's Choice - Bishop's Queen - Katie Reus - 6 APR

[Kesha]

2020 April Monthly Challenge
Read: 7/8


1. Happy April Birthday!: READ a book published in Apri.
Something Deep: Atlanta Outlaws (April 14, 2019) - Aja Cole 4-17-20

2. Flower of the Month – Daisy: READ a clean romance .
A Crazy Little Winter Vacay - Rena Manse 4-16-20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn: READ a book with a medical professional.
The Wedding Date - Jasmine Guillory 4-12-20

4. National Pecan Month: READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)


5. April 4 - Tell a Lie Day: READ a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)
ParentaL GuIdancE - Avery Flynn 4-8-20

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day: READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation).


7. April 8 ~ Passover begins: READ a book where something bad happens in the story.
Something Bold: Atlanta Outlaws - Aja Cole 4-18-20

8. April 15 - Titanic Remembrance Day: READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover


9. April 20 - Volunteer Recognition Day: READ a book author name beginning with V
Vane, Milla - A Heart of Blood and Ashes 4-6-20

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice.
One Wild Finn - R.G. Alexander 4-15-20

[Tracy]

Read: 0/10

Happy April Birthday! Read a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond:

2. Flower of the Month – Daisy. Read a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D:

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn. Read one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. OR read a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count:

4. National Pecan Month. Read a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation):

5. April 4 - Tell a Lie Day. Read a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order):

6. April 7 - No Housework Day. Read a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation):

7. April 8 - Passover begins. Read a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date:

8. April 15 - Titanic Remembrance Day. Read a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover:

9. April 20 - Volunteer Recognition Day. Read a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V:

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice:

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Mama's April Challenge

Books Completed ~ 0/10


1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia Quinn's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Julia Quinn
* Julia was born in NYC
* She entered but never completed medical school but she did graduate with a degree in Art History
* Julia's Bridgerton series premieres this year on Netflix
* Julia won the $79,000 jackpot on The Weakest Link gameshow!
READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts. This April, celebrate National Pecan Month by recognizing the nut that reduces your risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and contains fiber, protein, and more antioxidants than any other. Crowned as a heart healthy food choice by the American Heart Association, pecans offer a tasty treat good for any time of the day.
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ if you ever need to tell a lie, today is the day to do so. But please, do not make a habit of lying! Why someone would create a day to encourage a person to lie is hard to comprehend. Be that as it may, today is the day to tell lies, big and small. Tomorrow, we can all get back to the virtue of "honesty is the best policy".
READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ This is your chance to do anything, except housework. Better still, have someone else do the chores for a day. Housework is a daily, seemingly endless and repetitive groups of tasks. It often goes unrecognized and worst of all..... taken for granted. But, watch out! If the dishes aren't done, or there's no clean towels, somebody notices.
READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Passover is the celebration of the freeing of the Jews from Egyptian rule around 3000 years ago. At the time, the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians ruler Pharaoh Ramses II. After God sent 10 terrible plagues among the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally freed the Jewish people and they fled Egypt with Moses.
READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ dedicated to the memory of the Titanic, and the over 1500 people who died. On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the north Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. The historic sinking of the Titanic spurred numerous television documentaries, specials, and big screen movies but no matter what, they all end the same way.
READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort. They assist people, animals, and nature.
READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice

[.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•]

2020 April Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

Misadventures of the First Daughter by Meredith Wild - 03/04/2020

✔️2. Flower of the Month - Daisy - READ a book with white and yellow on the cover

Meant to Be Yours by Susan Mallery - 01/04/2020

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book made into a movie

I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore - 10/04/2020

✔️4. National Pecan Month ~ READ a book with brown on the cover

Misadventures on the Night Shift by Lauren Rowe - 02/04/2020

✔️5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~READ a book where someone is caught in a lie

Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong - 01/04/2020

✔️6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ READ a book with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation)

Broken by Kelley Armstrong - 10/04/2020

✔️7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ READ a book where someone is held against their will

Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong - 03/04/2020

✔️8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ READ a book set in a very cold climate

Kodiak's Claim by Eve Langlais - 06/04/2020

✔️9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ READ a book with a character is helpful in some way

The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore - 11/04/2020

✔️10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice

Outfoxed by Love by Eve Langlais - 06/04/2020

[Angie]

2020 April Monthly Challenge
1-4/20 – 30/4/20
0/10

1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia Quinn's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Julia Quinn
* Julia was born in NYC
* She entered but never completed medical school but she did graduate with a degree in Art History
* Julia's Bridgerton series premieres this year on Netflix
* Julia won the $79,000 jackpot on The Weakest Link gameshow!
READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

4. National Pecan Month ~ Go ahead, go nuts. This April, celebrate National Pecan Month by recognizing the nut that reduces your risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and contains fiber, protein, and more antioxidants than any other. Crowned as a heart healthy food choice by the American Heart Association, pecans offer a tasty treat good for any time of the day.
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ if you ever need to tell a lie, today is the day to do so. But please, do not make a habit of lying! Why someone would create a day to encourage a person to lie is hard to comprehend. Be that as it may, today is the day to tell lies, big and small. Tomorrow, we can all get back to the virtue of "honesty is the best policy".
READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ This is your chance to do anything, except housework. Better still, have someone else do the chores for a day. Housework is a daily, seemingly endless and repetitive groups of tasks. It often goes unrecognized and worst of all..... taken for granted. But, watch out! If the dishes aren't done, or there's no clean towels, somebody notices.
READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Passover is the celebration of the freeing of the Jews from Egyptian rule around 3000 years ago. At the time, the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians ruler Pharaoh Ramses II. After God sent 10 terrible plagues among the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally freed the Jewish people and they fled Egypt with Moses.
READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ dedicated to the memory of the Titanic, and the over 1500 people who died. On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the north Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. The historic sinking of the Titanic spurred numerous television documentaries, specials, and big screen movies but no matter what, they all end the same way.
READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort. They assist people, animals, and nature.
READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice

[Jessica]

Woo hoo! Made it and even got in an extra.

Read: 6 / 5

✅1. Happy April Birthday!
🐰READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

What Makes a Family by Debbie Macomber - Date Read: 04/12/2020 - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
(White on the cover)

✅2. Flower of the Month - Daisy
🐰 READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D

Love Her or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey - Date Read: 04/04/20 - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Yellow and White on Cover)

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn
🐰READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name.

OR

READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

Boss Man Bridegroom by Meghan Quinn - Date Read: 04/05/20 - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. National Pecan Month
🐰READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)

✅5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day
🐰READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)

The Anti-Cinderella by Tawdra Kandle - Date Read: 04/21/2020 - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

(Letters of "LIE" in title)

✅6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day
🐰READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)

After You by Jojo Moyes - Date Read: 04/25/2020 - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins
🐰READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day
🐰READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day
🐰READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V

✅10. Reader's Choice
🐰READ any book of your choice

Best Laid Plans by Rebecca Hunter - Date Read: 04/26/2020 - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐


[4] [7][8][9]

[Wealie]

Tasks: 10/10
Books Read: 24/40

01. Happy April Birthday!:
✔ Published in April – The Happy Ever After Playlist – Read: 26/04 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ White on cover – Soulbound – Read: 23/04 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

02. Flower of the month - Daisy:
Sweet or clean romance –
✔ White and yellow on cover – Love in Due Time – Read: 19/04 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Title starting with ‘D’ – Dovis – Read: 02/04 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

03. Featured author – Julia Quinn :
Title by Julia Quinn –
Author with first name Julia –
Author with surname Quinn –
Set in New York –
Medical professional character –
Title made into TV series –
Title made into movie –
Character plays a game –
7 and 9 in page count –
✔ Artist character – Park Avenue Player – Read: 06/04 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

04. National Pecan Month:
Heart on cover –
✔ Brown cover – The Bronze Dragon’s Baby – Read: 05/04 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Nutty character – My Man Jeeves – Read: 03/04 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

05. 4 April – Tell a lie day:
✔ Character caught in a lie – Spirit Witch – Read: 24/04 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Character lies for protection – Star Witch – Read: 23/04 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Character finds out the truth – The Calling – Read: 15/04 – 3.75 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Letters of ‘LIE’ in title – The Wolf Marshal’s Pack – Read: 07/04 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

06. 7 April – No housework day:
Messy cover –
✔ MC does housework – Hot to the Touch – Read: 19/04 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ MC does chores – Heaven and Earth – Read: 14/04 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Character cleans up messes – Ares – Read: 07/04 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

07. 8 April – Passover begins:
Set in a desert –
✔ 10 in publish date – The Poison Princess – Read: 28/04 – 2 🌟🌟 – 02 Oct 2012
✔ Character held against their will – Ice Planet Barbarians – Read: 27/04 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Something bad happens – Sucks to be Me – Read: 09/04 – 2 🌟🌟
✔ Set in hot climate – Jaguar Fever – Read: 04/04 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

08. 15 April – Titanic remembrance day:
Ship or boat on cover –
Body of water on cover –
✔ Set in cold climate – Raff – Read: 02/04 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

09. 20 April – Volunteer recognition day:
Title beginning with ‘V’ –
✔ First book on your TBR – Monster – Read: 24/04 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Character volunteers – Tristan – Read: 13/04 – 1 🌟
✔ Helpful character – Hunter – Read: 09/04 – 2 🌟🌟
✔ Author name begins with ‘V’ – Jake by V. Vaughn – Read: 11/04 – 2 🌟🌟

10. Reader’s Choice:
✔ Title of your choosing – Royally Yours – Read: 16/04 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Milica]

April Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April


Boss I Love to Hate by Mia Kayla ⭐️⭐️⭐️4/20/20

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ a book with a title starting with D


Dirty Rich One Night Stand by Lisa Renee Jones ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/9/20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn


The Duke and I by Julia Quinn ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/14/20

4. National Pecan Month ~ 4. National Pecan Month ~ READ a book with brown on the cove


Crossing Borders by Z.A. Maxfield ⭐️⭐️⭐️4/8/20

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ a book where someone is caught in a lie


Bossman by Vi Keeland ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/21/20

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ READ a book where the MC does housework


Midnight Blue by L.J. Shen ⭐️⭐️⭐️4/25/20

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ READ a book where something bad happens in the story


Stealing the Wind by Shira Anthony ⭐️⭐️4/14/20

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover


Leaning Into Love by Lane Hayes⭐️⭐️⭐️4/14/20

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ READ a book with author name beginning with V


The Baller by Vi Keeland ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/26/20

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice

Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/21/20

[♥Lynn ♥]

I'm in.

0/10

1. Happy April Birthday: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
2. Flower: 180 Seconds by Jessica Park
3. FAC: Julia Quinn: The Lineup Meghan Quinn
4. National Pecan Month: A Step into the Dark by Donna Augustine
5. Tell a Lie Day: One Tiny Lie by K.A. Tucker
6. No Housework Day: Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
7. Passover: Now That You Mention It by Kristan Higgins
8. Titanic Remembrance Day: The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker
9. Volunteer Recognition Day: Vicious by L.J. Shen
10. Reader's Choice:

[Morgan Dungan]

I AM IN!!!!

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[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

April Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 30 April

READ: 10/10

1. READ a book published in April Burn Zone 4/26

2. READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D Double Down 4/3

3. READ one book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count Alaska 4/17

4. READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation) Badger to the Bone 4/9

5. READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order) Love for the Cold-Blooded, or The Part-Time Evil Minion's Guide to Accidentally Dating a Superhero 4/6

6. READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation) Death of a Pirate King 4/5

7. READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date. Ravenous 4/8

8. READ a book set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover Lovers Leap 4/5

9. READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR Finding Home 4/13

10. READ any book of your choice The Merchant of Death 4/28

[Cyliena]

I'm in!


Completed: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy April Birthday: Untamed Hunger (4/2) 3★
✔ 2. FotM - Daisy: Doom (4/4) 4★
✔ 3. FAC - Julia Quinn: Envy (4/8) 4★
✔ 4. National Pecan Month: Love Beyond Wanting (4/7) 4★
✔ 5. Tell a Lie Day: Gluttony (4/12) 4★
✔ 6. No Housework Day: Sloth (4/11) 3★
✔ 7. Passover: Mission: Her Shield (4/20) 4★
✔ 8. Titanic Remembrance Day: Scavenge the Stars (4/23) 4.5★
✔ 9. Volunteer Recognition Day: Chaos (4/4) 4★
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Gone With the Rogue (4/30) 3.5★




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1. Happy April Birthday!: READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy: READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D.

3. FAC - Julia Quinn: ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. You can also READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count.

4. National Pecan Month: READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation).

5. Tell a Lie Day: READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order).

6. No Housework Day: READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation).

7. Passover begins: READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8. Titanic Remembrance Day: READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover.

9. Volunteer Recognition Day: READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V.
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[AliciaJ]

2020 April Monthly Challenge


1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
A Vigil in the Mourning 4/13/20

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ The Daisy symbolizes Purity, Innocence, and Transformation.
READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D
Dear Enemy 4/12/20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name.
The Other Miss Bridgerton 4/17/20

Fun Facts about Julia Quinn
* Julia was born in NYC
* She entered but never completed medical school but she did graduate with a degree in Art History
* Julia's Bridgerton series premieres this year on Netflix
* Julia won the $79,000 jackpot on The Weakest Link gameshow!
READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

4. National Pecan Month ~
READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)
The Vanishing 4/9/20

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)
HOT SEAL Redemption 4/3/20

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)
Golden in Death 4/7/20

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.
A Minute to Midnight 4/3/20

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover
Oz 4/19/20


9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V
Slow Dances Under an Orange Moon 4/4/20

10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice
The Rich Boy 4/11/20

[Aminko]

2020 April Monthly Challenge
1 April to 30 April 2020

2/10 Completed

✔️ Happy April Birthday! ~ His Little Wife Lie by Sloan Storm (5/4/2020)

2. Flower of the Month - Daisy ~ Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ Royally Screwed by Emma Chase

✔️ National Pecan Month ~ Blindsided by Amy Daws (12/4/2020)

5. April 4 ~ Tell a Lie Day ~ VIP by Lila Monroe

6. April 7 ~ No Housework Day ~ Unsuitable by Smantha Towle

7. April 8 ~ Passover begins ~ Blood Mate by Mina Carter

8. April 15 ~ Titanic Remembrance Day ~ Untouchable by Kresley Cole

9. April 20 ~ Volunteer Recognition Day ~ The Exiled Prince by Jeana E. Mann

10. Reader's Choice ~ Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks

[Nicole]

💧🌦☔️ April Monthly Challenge☔️🌦💧

0/10 Books Read

1. Happy April Birthday! Paper Princess
💧 READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

2. Flower of the Month: Daisy Dragon Bound
💧READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) : Julia Quinn The Duke and I
💧READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

4. National Pecan Month Royal Assassin
💧READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)

5. April 4 - Tell a Lie Day
You Are Not Alone - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 4/5
💧READ a book where someone is caught in a lie.

6. April 7 - No Housework Day
The Magpie Lord - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 4/4
💧READ a book with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation).

7. April 8 - Passover begins
💧READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8. April 15 - Titanic Remembrance Day
💧READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9. April 20 - Volunteer Recognition Day Hate Notes
💧READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V

10. Reader's Choice
💧READ any book of your choice

1_2_3_4_ _7_8_9_10

[Michele]

💧🌦☔️ April Monthly Challenge☔️🌦💧

10/10 Books Read - Completed 4/23/20

1. Happy April Birthday!
💧 READ a book published in April. Always Enough by Kelly Elliott - 4/2/20 (4 1/2*)

2. Flower of the Month:
💧READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D
Jack Kerouac Is Dead to Me by Gae Polisner - 4/6/20 (4*)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) :
💧READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count.
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle - 4/9/20 (5*)

4. National Pecan Month
💧READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation) Even If It Hurts by Marni Mann - 4/4/20 (4*)

5. April 4 - Tell a Lie Day
💧READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order) American Royals by Katharine McGee - 4/7/20 (4*)

6. April 7 - No Housework Day
💧READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation). Ruthless Gods by Emily A. Duncan - 4/13/20 (4*)

7. April 8 - Passover begins
💧READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.
A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones - 4/9/20 (5*)

8. April 15 - Titanic Remembrance Day
💧READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover
You and Me and Us by Allison Hammer - 4/16/20 (4 1/2*)
9. April 20 - Volunteer Recognition Day
💧READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V Veiled by Karina Halle - 4/3/20 (4*)

10. Reader's Choice
💧READ any book of your choice Final Serenade by N.N. Britt - 4/14/20 (5*)

[Navi]

2020 April Monthly Challenge

Duration: April 1 - 30
Progress: 10/10


✔1. Happy April Birthday! ~ READ a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
Hate to Want You - ★★★★

✔2. Flower of the Month - READ a book with white and yellow on the cover
The Right Swipe - ★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Julia Quinn ~ READ a book has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count
Kiss the Stars

✔4. National Pecan Month ~ READ a book with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating - how it fits: The MC Hazel is eccentric/nutty ★★★★

✔5. April 4 ~ READ a book where someone is caught in a lie
Wicked and the Wallflower - how it fits: The MC tells a lie about being engaged to a duke ★★★★★

✔6. April 7 ~ READ a book with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation)
The Honey-Don't List - how it fits: Carey is an assistant to a TV personality. She cleans up all of her messes. ★★★

✔7. April 8 ~ READ a book where someone is held against their will
The Virgin Duet - Becs is held captive ★★

✔8. April 15 ~ READ a book with a body of water on the cover
Virgin River ★★★

✔9. April 20 ~ READ a book with a title or author name beginning with V
Vicious ★★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice ~ READ any book of your choice
Once Upon a Winter's Eve ★★★★

[Ashley]

I'm in!!

0/10 Books Read

1. Happy April Birthday!
💧 READ a book published in April, OR read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.

2. Flower of the Month:
💧READ a book with white and yellow on the cover OR read a sweet or clean romance OR a book with a title starting with D

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) : Julia Quinn
💧READ one book written by Julia Quinn OR any author with her first or last name. READ a book set in New York, with a medical professional or an artist character OR a book made into a TV series or movie OR a book that features someone playing a game OR has the numbers 7 and 9 in the page count

4. National Pecan Month
💧READ a book with brown on the cover OR with a heart on the cover OR with a character who is a little 'nutty' (your interpretation)

5. April 4 - Tell a Lie Day
💧READ a book where someone is caught in a lie OR someone tells a lie for protection OR where someone finds out the truth about something OR read a book with all the letters of LIE in the title (any order)

6. April 7 - No Housework Day
💧READ a book where the MC does housework or a chore OR with a character whose job is to clean up messes (your interpretation) OR with a messy cover (again, your interpretation)

7. April 8 - Passover begins
💧READ a book set in a desert or very hot climate OR where someone is held against their will OR where something bad happens in the story OR with 10 in anywhere the publish date.

8. April 15 - Titanic Remembrance Day
💧READ a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR set in a very cold climate OR with a body of water on the cover

9. April 20 - Volunteer Recognition Day
💧READ a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way OR read the first book that 'volunteers' to be read on your TBR (sort your TBR by Random and read the first book) OR read a book with a title or author name beginning with V

10. Reader's Choice
💧READ any book of your choice