2020 May Monthly Challenge

[♥Lynn ♥]

Can we have like a side page to discuss books we've read for the month? Some of the books I read during the month, I never would have read until a challenge comes along and I find something to fit that category. I see so many books posted that I want to ask people about or that I've read and would love to hear what others think as well. Just asking.

[Rissa]

♥Lynn ♥ wrote: "Can we have like a side page to discuss books we've read for the month? Some of the books I read during the month, I never would have read until a challenge comes along and I find something to fit ..."

Hi ♥Lynn ♥ !

Of course! You can definitely discuss books! If you want to reach out to certain people and ask/discuss them about books, I put a list of the members of this challenge on message #3!

Sharing about books is definitely a PLUS! :)

[Kesha]

2020 May Monthly Challenge
Read: 8/9

1. Happy May Birthday - Read a book published in May.
Mr White Proposes (May 9, 2013) - J.A. Fielding 5-1-20

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: Read a book where the MC is a mother.
Bearista - Zoe Chant 5-8-20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
To The Woman He Loves (201 pages) - Theresa Hodge 5-8-20

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC.
Redemption (Asian MC) - Kenya Wright 5-12-20

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day - Read a book with a child/children.
The Ex-Hitman's Nanny - Simone Rivers 5-2-20

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.


7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day - Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".


8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever - Read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Magic Binds - lona aNdrEWs 5-11-20

9. May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron - Read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good.
Hexes & Oh's - Koko Brown5-5-20

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Fast & Hard - Kat Ransom 5-2-20

[Julianna]

Count me in for seven this month.

[Katharina]

2020 May Monthly Challenge

1. Happy May Birthday! 04/27 green leaves on cover

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: 04/07 MC is a mother

3. Featured Author - Sarina Bowen 04/15 B for Balogh

[Cyliena]

I'm in!


Completed: 0/10

1. Happy May Birthday: When You Wish Upon a Rogue
2. FotM - Lily of the Valley:
3. FAC - Sarina Bowen:
4. Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
5. National Teacher's Day:
6. National Nurses Day:
7. National Waiters/Waitresses Day:
8. National Wine Day:
9. National Macaroon Day:
10. Reader's Choice:




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1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

2. FotM - Lily of the Valley: Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.

3. FAC - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

4. Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.

5. National Teacher's Day: Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

6. National Nurses Day: Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

7. National Waiters and Waitresses Day: Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

8. National Wine Day: Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9. National Macaroon Day: Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
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[Rissa]

Happy May 1st, enjoy! :)

[Ethel]

2020 May Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

Done!

[1 May] 4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Master Wolf by Joanna Chambers
[5 May] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: How to Vex a Vampire by Alice Winters
[6 May] 5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day: Assassin's Fate by Robin Hobb
[14 May] 6. May 6th is National Nurses Day: The Haunting of Tram Car 015 by P. Djèlí Clark
[17 May] 2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: What If? by Randall Munroe
[19 May] 9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
[19 May] 10. Reader's Choice: Where Death Meets the Devil by L.J. Hayward
[22 May] 7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day: The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders
[24 May] 8. May 25th is National Wine Day: Rocket Science by K.M. Neuhold
[26 May] 1. Happy May Birthday! The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley

[Mave]

2020 May Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 5/1/20 to 5/31/20
5/5

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May
Now You See Me by Sharon J. Bolton,05/27/20 **** published May 26th 2011

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has some white on the cover.
Confessions of a Reluctant Recessionista by Amy Silver,05/09/20 ***

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

Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
The Ring by Danielle Steel,05/24/20 *** pages 352
4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Tied by Emma Chase,05/24/20 *** pages 256
7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray,05/05/20 ***

[Michaele]

I'm so glad it's finally May!

[Rissa]

Michaele wrote: "I'm so glad it's finally May!"

Me too! LOL

[[deleted user]]

2020 May Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed

✔ 1. Happy May Birthday!:
Chasing Trouble in Texas by Delores Fossen
📖 May 9th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley:
Certified Cowboy by Rita Herron
📖 May 5th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC):
Duke Most Wanted by Celeste Bradley
🎧 May 9th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey
🎧 May 2nd, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 5. May 5th - Cinco de Mayo/National Teacher's Day:
Her Seafaring Scoundrel by Sophie Barnes
📖 May 12th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 6. May 6th - National Nurses Day:
This Is How I Lied by Heather Gudenkauf
🎧 May 13th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 7. May 21st - National Waiters and Waitresses Day:
Under an Alaskan Sky by Jennifer Snow
🎧 May 4th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 8. May 25th - National Wine Day:
Pleasing Her SEAL by Anne Marsh
🎧 May 14th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 9.May 31st - National Macaroon Day:
Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis
🎧 May 11th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 10. Reader's Choice:
The Magnolia Sisters by Michelle Major
🎧 May 16th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Susan]

2/10


1. Happy May Birthday!
🌸Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
🌸Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen:
🌸Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...
🌸You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

4. May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10, 1869).
🌸Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
🌸Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
🌸Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
🌸Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
Cooking Up Romance - Lynne Marshall (HSE #2740 - Jan 2020) - May 2

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
🌸Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
🌸Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

10. Reader's Choice:
🌸Read any book of your choice.
Captivated by Love - Brenda Jackson (Madaris Publishing - Dec 2016) - May 2


1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9

[Wealie]

Tasks: 21/36
Books Read: 10/10

01. Happy May B.day!:
✔ Published in May – Verity – Read: 30/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Green cover – Intermediate Thermodynamics – Read: 29/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

02. Flower of the Month: Lily of the Valley:
✔ MC is a mother/mother figure – To Sir Phillip with Love – Read: 28/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ White on cover – Almost a Bride – Read: 12/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Sweet character –

03. Featured Author – Sarina Bowen :
✔ Title by Sarina Bowen – Man Hands – Read: 04/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Page count contains number 0, 1 or 3 – handcuffed to the Bear – Read: 05/05 – 3 🌟🌟🌟 – 241 pages
✔ Author with Initials ‘S’ and/or ‘B’ – Banshee Blues by Bilinda Sheehan – Read: 17/05 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

04. Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
✔ MC travels – Storm Warrior – Read: 19/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Asian American MC –
Pacific Islander MC –
MC eats Asian cuisine –

05. 05 May - Cinco De Mayo & National Teacher Day:
✔ Kid characters – Two Necromancers, a Bureaucrat, and an Elf – Read: 05/05 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Teacher MC – Regretting You – Read: 31/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Red, White & Green on Cover (Mexican Flag) –

06. 06 May – National Nurses Day:
Nurse MC –
✔ Doctor MC – Her Chief Resident – Read: 17/05 – 1 🌟
✔ Firefighter MC – Blue Smoke – Read: 21/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Police MC – Mrs Jeffries Stands Corrected – Read: 18/05 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Page count contains number 5, 1 or 2 – Silver Unicorn – Read: 17/05 – 2 🌟🌟 – 238 pages

07. 21 May – National Waiters & Waitresses Day:
✔ Recommended book – Throne of Glass – Read: 01/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ MC is a chef – Disorderly Conduct – Read: 29/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
MC is a restaurant owner –
MC is waiter/waitress –
Restaurant food on cover –

08. 25 May – National Wine Day:
✔ MCs drink wine/alcohol – Consumed – Read: 03/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Letters of ‘WINE’ in author’s name, book title, or series title – Taste of Torment by Suzanne Wright – Read: 02/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Set in Italy –
Set in France –
Set in Spain –
Set in Napa Valley –

09. 31 May – National Macaroon Day:
✔ Circular object on cover – Burning Moon – Read: 12/05 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Something brown on cover – A Pack of Blood and Lies – Read: 25/05 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Set in Italy –
MC eats baked goods –

10. Reader’s Choice:
✔ Title of your choosing – House of Earth and Blood – Read: 10/05 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Aminko]

2020 May Monthly Challenge
1 May to 31 May 2020

2/10 Completed

1. Happy May Birthday!: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

✔️ Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins (7/5/2020) ✿✿✿✿✿

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen (16/5/2020) ✿✿✿✿

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day: Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashely

8. May 25th is National Wine Day: Dirty by Kylie Scott

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day: Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks

10. Reader's Choice: The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa

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

2020 May Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May

The Mister by E.L. James - 08/05/2020

✔️2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: Read a book that has a sweet character

Ashes to Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan - 07/05/2020

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read a book that has an author with the initial S

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer - 07/05/2020

✔️4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
Read a book where the MCs travel (plane)

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer - 02/05/2020

✔️5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo: Read a book with a teacher MC

Restless Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan - 07/05/2020

✔️6. May 6th is National Nurses Day: Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. (EMT)

Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis - 04/05/2020

✔️7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day: Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner

When an Alpha Purrs by Eve Langlais - 11/05/2020

✔️8. May 25th is National Wine Day: Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (United States)

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer - 05/05/2020

✔️9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day: Read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good

When an Omega Snaps by Eve Langlais - 14/05/2020

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

The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken - 03/05/2020

[LaurLa]

May Monthly Challenge
May 2020

My Monthly Challenge (msg 67)

10 of 10 Completed



✅1. Happy May Birthday!
🍬Read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald
🍬Phantom Evil ~ 05.09 ★★★

✅2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley
🍬Read a book that has some white on the cover
🍬Taste for Trouble ~ 05.31 ★★★★

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen
🍬You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B
🍬Twist of Fate ~ 05.30 ★★★

✅4. May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
🍬Read a book where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat)
🍬On Hart’s Boardwalk ~ 05.02 ★★★★

✅5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day
🍬Read a book with a child/children
🍬Baby, I'm Back! ~ 05.30 ★★★

✅6. May 6th is National Nurses Day
🍬Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders
🍬Welcome Back to Apple Grove ~ 05.18 ★★★

✅7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day
🍬Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry
🍬Your Love Is Mine ~ 05.02 ★★★★

✅8. May 25th is National Wine Day
🍬Read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title
🍬The Storm Within ~ 05.28 ★★★

✅9. May 31st is National Macaroon Day
🍬Read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good
🍬Lady Be Good ~ 05.05 ★★★★

✅10. Reader's Choice
🍬Read any book of your choice
🍬Found ~ 05.03 ★★★

[Lacy]

I'm in!

Completed: 2/10

1. Happy May Birthday: My Surrender - Connie Brockway - 5/10 - ****
2. FotM - Lily of the Valley: From the Ashes of War - Diane Moody - 5/7 - *****
3. FAC - Sarina Bowen: Filthy English - Ilsa Madden-Mills
4. Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Spider - Ilsa Madden-Mills
5. National Teacher's Day: Rock Bottom Girl - Lucy Score
6. National Nurses Day: Dirty English - Ilsa Madden-Mills
7. National Waiters/Waitresses Day: Then. Now. Always. - Mona Shroff
8. National Wine Day:
9. National Macaroon Day: Emory's Gift - W. Bruce Cameron
10. Reader's Choice:

[♥Lynn ♥]

I'm in!
1/10

1. Happy Birthday- Shameless King by Maya Hughes
2. White Cover -Significance byShelly Crane
3. author Initial S and/or B - House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
4. Travel -Wild Irish byC.M. Seabrook
5. Teacher- Burning Up by Jennifer Blackwood
6. First Responders- Heat Exchange by Shannon Stacey
7. Restaurant Industry-Poison Promise by Jennifer Estep
8. Alcoholic Beverage-King by T.M. Frazier
9. Set in Italy Or Baked Good-Miss Invisible byLaura Jensen Walker
10. Reader's Choice-Walking in the Dark by Donna Augustine

[♥Lynn ♥]

I have been trying to finish the book Miss Invisible since May 1st. I just can't get into it. The MC is a bigger gal. I get that. What I can't seem to get past is the author constantly bringing it up. The MC will say things completely out of the blue. For instance (this isn't a part from the book, just an example) the MC could be talking about a storm and hearing thunder. The follow-up sentence would be about her thunder thighs. So it's like where in the world did that come from. It's driving me bonkers. I am going to try and push through.

[Nayara]

I just finish my FAC's book Brooklynaire and I can't believe I haven't read Sarina Bowen before. Such a good book, I'm in love. Thanks for the recommendation!

[Satine]

Hi, I am going to be part if this month challenge, I hope to read 10 books :)

[Bookchaser]

2020 May Monthly Challenge



2/10 Completed


01. Happy May Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson
OR
My One and Only by Terri Osburn
OR
The Ghost by Monica McCarty
02. Flower of the Month ~ Lily of the Valley: 💐Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Snowfall on Cedar Trail by Annie Rains 05/06/20
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarina Bowen: 📚Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
OR
Coming in from the Cold by Sarina Bowen
OR
Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
04. Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: 🥡Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight by Deborah Simmons
OR
Drive Me Crazy by Samantha Chase
05. Cinco de Mayo and National Teacher's Day (May 5): 🌮Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Sawdust and Mistletoe by Michelle Pennington
OR
The Christmas Surprise by Jenny Colgan
OR
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson
OR
Patchwork Family in the Outback by Soraya M. Lane
06. National Nurses Day (May 6): 👩🏻‍⚕️Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Call Me Wild by Robin Kaye
OR
My One and Only by Terri Osburn
OR
Meet Me In Scotland by Patience Griffin
OR
Night Thunder by Jill Gregory
OR
The Highlander Next Door by Janet Chapman
07. National Waiters and Waitresses Day (May 21): 🥞Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
High Heels and Haystacks by Erin Nicholas
OR
The Key Ingredient by Susan Wiggs
08. National Wine Day (May 25): 🍷Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine by Heather Heyford
09. National Macaroon Day (May 31): 🍪Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst 05/08/20
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Call It Magic by Janet Chapman
OR
All You Need is Love by Marie Force
OR
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell


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[Suzanne]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2020 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/2020 - 5/31/2020

Progress: 7 out of 10

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald:
The Deception of the Emerald Ring by Lauren Willig - **** - 5/28/2020 - 400 Pages

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Again, but Better by Christine Riccio - ***** - 5/11/2020 - 373 Pages

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

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.

4. May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life by Hector Garcia Puigcerver - *** - 5/29/2020 - 194 Pages

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Yesterday, I Cried by Iyanla Vanzant - ***** - 5/24/2020 - 304 Pages

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Sea Witch Rising by Sarah Henning - *** - 5/14/2020 - 416 Pages

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title:
Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath - ***** - 5/3/2020 - 292 Pages - Drinks Whiskey Sours

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - **** - 5/1/2020 - 385 Pages

[Susan]

7/10


1. Happy May Birthday!
🌸Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Sheik's Rescue - Ryshia Kennie (HI #1712 - May 2017) - May 10

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
🌸Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Son of the Sheik - Ryshia Kennie (HI #1718 - June 2017) (mother) - May 11

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen:
🌸Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...
🌸You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
The Banty House - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - May 2020) (initial B) - May 14

4. May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10, 1869).
🌸Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
Sheik's Rule - Ryshia Kennie (HI #1705 - Apr 2017) (travel by plane, helicopter) - May 8

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
🌸Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
The Irish Enchantress - Amy J. Fetzer (Zebra - Mar 2001) (child) - May 13

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
🌸Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
🌸Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
Cooking Up Romance - Lynne Marshall (HSE #2740 - Jan 2020) - May 2

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
🌸Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
🌸Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

10. Reader's Choice:
🌸Read any book of your choice.
Captivated by Love - Brenda Jackson (Madaris Publishing - Dec 2016) - May 2


6 8 9

[Meagan]

2020 May Monthly Challenge
Read 1/10

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May
His Undercover Princess by: Avery Flynn

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has some white on the cover.
We Are the Ants by: Shaun David Hutchinson

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen
Him by: Sarina Bowen

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat)
Maybe in Another Life by:Taylor Jenkins Reid

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Find Me by: Tahereh Mafi

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc.
The Diviners by: Libba Bray

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.
Heartless by: Marissa Meyer

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
The Rocker That Savors Me by: Terri Anne Browning 5/9

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
Circe by: Madeline Miller

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Reveal Me by: Tahereh Mafi

[Rissa]

Hope everyone's doing well, we've finished one full week of May, woohoo! :)

[Ris]

2020 May Monthly Challenge
May 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020
Read 1/10

1. Happy May Birthday!:
2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen:
4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.:
5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day.:
6. May 6th is National Nurses Day.:
7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day.:
8. May 25th is National Wine Day.: More Than Words by Mia Sheridan (set in France, 5/3, ⭐⭐⭐)
9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day.:
10. Reader's Choice:

[Heather]

2020 May Monthly Challenge
2/10

✅1. Happy May Birthday! - Hate by Tate James 5.23.20

2. Flower of the Month - Seven Sins of Snow by Loxley Savage

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - A Blaze of Sun by Bella Forrest

✅4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
Idol Gossip by J.S. Lee 5.8.20

5. May 5th- The Hookup Equation by Roxie Noir

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day- Secrets Among the Tides by Aleera Anaya Ceres (pages end in 5)

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day- The Billionaire's Obsession~Simon by J.S. Scott

8. May 25th is National Wine Day- The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day.- Master Baker by Pippa Grant

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice- Four Psychos by Kristy Cunning

[♥Lynn ♥]

I'm in!
4/10

1. Happy Birthday- Shameless King by Maya Hughes
2. White Cover -Significance byShelly Crane
3. author Initial S and/or B - House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
4. Travel -Wild Irish byC.M. Seabrook
5. Teacher- Burning Up by Jennifer Blackwood
6. First Responders- Heat Exchange by Shannon Stacey
7. Restaurant Industry-Poison Promise by Jennifer Estep
8. Alcoholic Beverage-King by T.M. Frazier
9. Set in Italy Or Baked Good-Miss Invisible byLaura Jensen Walker
10. Reader's Choice-Walking in the Dark by Donna Augustine

[Bookchaser]

2020 May Monthly Challenge



3/10 Completed


01. Happy May Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson
OR
My One and Only by Terri Osburn
OR
The Ghost by Monica McCarty
02. Flower of the Month ~ Lily of the Valley: 💐Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Snowfall on Cedar Trail by Annie Rains 05/06/20
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarina Bowen: 📚Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
OR
Coming in from the Cold by Sarina Bowen
OR
Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
04. Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: 🥡Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight by Deborah Simmons
OR
Drive Me Crazy by Samantha Chase
05. Cinco de Mayo and National Teacher's Day (May 5): 🌮Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Sawdust and Mistletoe by Michelle Pennington
OR
The Christmas Surprise by Jenny Colgan
OR
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson
OR
Patchwork Family in the Outback by Soraya M. Lane
06. National Nurses Day (May 6): 👩🏻‍⚕️Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Call Me Wild by Robin Kaye
OR
My One and Only by Terri Osburn
OR
Night Thunder by Jill Gregory
OR
The Highlander Next Door by Janet Chapman
07. National Waiters and Waitresses Day (May 21): 🥞Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
High Heels and Haystacks by Erin Nicholas 05/11/20
08. National Wine Day (May 25): 🍷Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine by Heather Heyford
09. National Macaroon Day (May 31): 🍪Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst 05/08/20
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Call It Magic by Janet Chapman
OR
All You Need is Love by Marie Force
OR
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
OR
The Key Ingredient by Susan Wiggs

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[Sandra]

ALL DONE!

1. green on the cover - Shame on You - Tara Sivec - 2 MAY
2. white on the cover - Twisted Fate - Ace Gray - 1 MAY
3. author with the initial S and/or B - Erik - Sawyer Bennett - 5 MAY
4. the MCs travel - London Bound - Nana Malone - 6 MAY
5. a teacher MC - A Pound of Flesh - Sophie Jackson - 12 MAY
6. MC first responders - Firefighter Pegasus - Zoe Chant - 11 MAY
7. recommended to you as a good "tip" - Now You See Her - Linda Howard - 9 MAY
8. set in a country where they produce wine - Still the One - Michelle Major (USA) - 4 MAY
9. set in Italy - In Wild Lemon Groves - Selina Kray - 6 MAY
10. Reader's Choice - Pink - Bethany-Kris - 10 MAY

[Rissa]

YAY! Congrats Sandra! :)

[JoAnne]

Finished on post #24
One of my favorite challenges!

[Rissa]

Awesome, great job, JoAnne!
Me too! :)

[Becca da]

2020 May Monthly Challenge
4/9 did not complete :(
1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
MY CHOICE:Four Days of You and Me (May 5th)

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
MY CHOICE: (White cover)

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

Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...

You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
MY CHOICE:

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10,1869).
Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
Fake It Till You Break It (Asian author)

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
MY CHOICE: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (red cover)

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
MY CHOICE: ???
7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
MY CHOICE: (Food on cover)
8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
MY CHOICE: (set in France)
9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
MY CHOICE:

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
MY CHOICE: The Selection

[♥Lynn ♥]

I'm in!
6/10

1. Happy Birthday- Shameless King by Maya Hughes
2. White Cover -Significance byShelly Crane
3. author Initial S and/or B - House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
4. Travel -Wild Irish byC.M. Seabrook
5. Teacher- Burning Up by Jennifer Blackwood
6. First Responders- Heat Exchange by Shannon Stacey
7. Restaurant Industry-Poison Promise by Jennifer Estep
8. Alcoholic Beverage-King by T.M. Frazier
9. Set in Italy Or Baked Good-Miss Invisible byLaura Jensen Walker
10. Reader's Choice-Walking in the Dark by Donna Augustine

[Lacy]

I'm in!

Completed: 5/10

✔️1. Happy May Birthday: My Surrender - Connie Brockway - 5/10 - ****
✔️2. FotM - Lily of the Valley: From the Ashes of War - Diane Moody - 5/7 - *****
✔️3. FAC - Sarina Bowen: Filthy English - Ilsa Madden-Mills - 5/14 - ****
✔️4. Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Spider - Ilsa Madden-Mills - 5/15 - *****
5. National Teacher's Day:
✔️6. National Nurses Day: Dirty English - Ilsa Madden-Mills - 5/13 - ****
7. National Waiters/Waitresses Day: Then. Now. Always. - Mona Shroff
8. National Wine Day:
9. National Macaroon Day: Emory's Gift - W. Bruce Cameron
10. Reader's Choice:

[Barbara ★]

All done.

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Jack and Djinn - Jasinda Wilder (pub May 22, 2012) 5/10

✔ 2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Twinepathy - C.B. Cook 5/7

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name. Read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
Straight from the Hip - Susan Mallery 5/14

✔ 4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese /Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
A Beginner's Guide to Paradise - Alex Sheshunoff 5/7
(MC travels to the South Pacific from NYC)

✔ 5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Everything's Relative - Jenna McCarthy 5/15

✔ 6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Seeing Red - Jill Shalvis (fire fighters) 5/7

✔ 7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
Three Bedrooms In Chelsea - Liz Ireland (MC is a waitress) 5/4

✔ 8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Getting Wilde - Jenn Stark 5/4

✔ 9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good.
Home for the Summer - Mariah Stewart (cupcakes) 5/13

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The Law of Moses - Amy Harmon 5/2



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Rissa]

YAY! Congrats Barbara ★ !

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Challenge Completed!

[Kate]

I'm all about this! Count me in!

6/10 Challenges Completed

1. Happy May Birthday!
Unforgettable by Melanie Harlow. Published 5/4/2020. Read 5/5/2020. Great ending to the Cloverleigh Farms series.

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley
Marriage on Madison Avenue by Lauren Layne. Read 5/14/2020. There is a lot of white on the cover and both the MCs' mothers make apperances.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen
Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen. Read 5/2/2020. Unfortunately not a favorite.

4. May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Mr. Hotshot CEO by Jackie Lau. Read 5/17/2020. Alright quick little read.

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day.

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day.
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center. Read 5/15/2020. Amazing book. One of my favorites from this year. MCs are both firefighters.

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day.

8. May 25th is National Wine Day.

9. May 31st is National Macaroon Day.
Batter of Wits by Karla Sorenson. Read 5/5/2020. Female MC tries to get a job at a bakery. Doesn't work out for her but the book was pretty great.

10. Reader's Choice

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

Completed!

2020 May Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May

The Mister by E.L. James - 08/05/2020

✔️2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: Read a book that has a sweet character

Ashes to Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan - 07/05/2020

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read a book that has an author with the initial S

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer - 07/05/2020

✔️4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
Read a book where the MCs travel (plane)

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer - 02/05/2020

✔️5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo: Read a book with a teacher MC

Restless Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan - 07/05/2020

✔️6. May 6th is National Nurses Day: Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. (EMT)

Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis - 04/05/2020

✔️7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day: Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner

When an Alpha Purrs by Eve Langlais - 11/05/2020

✔️8. May 25th is National Wine Day: Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (United States)

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer - 05/05/2020

✔️9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day: Read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good

When an Omega Snaps by Eve Langlais - 14/05/2020

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

The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken - 03/05/2020

[Susan]

8/10


1. Happy May Birthday!
🌸Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Sheik's Rescue - Ryshia Kennie (HI #1712 - May 2017) - May 10

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: The Lily of the Valley symbolizes Sweetness, Motherhood, and Humility. It is also sometimes called May bells or Mary's tears; and very poisonous.
🌸Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Son of the Sheik - Ryshia Kennie (HI #1718 - June 2017) (mother) - May 11

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen:
🌸Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Sarina Bowen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarina Bowen:
* Sarina Bowen has roots in Vermont
* Used to be a derivatives trader in Wall Street
* Award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary novels
* Has been in the USA Today bestseller's list 13 times and counting...
🌸You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
The Banty House - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - May 2020) (initial B) - May 14

4. May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is because May was the month when the first of the Japanese immigrated to the United States (May 7, 1843) and May was also the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad where Chinese immigrants were mostly the workers (May 10, 1869).
🌸Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
Sheik's Rule - Ryshia Kennie (HI #1705 - Apr 2017) (travel by plane, helicopter) - May 8

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day. Now more than ever, especially if you have been homeschooling your kids, we need to show appreciation to our teachers!
🌸Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
The Irish Enchantress - Amy J. Fetzer (Zebra - Mar 2001) (child) - May 13

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day. Again, now more than ever, we understand the important role that nurses play as first responders. Along with other hospital staff, we need to honor our nurses!
🌸Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. All over the world, restaurants are fighting to stay open. We need to recognize the importance of good waiters/waitresses.
🌸Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
Cooking Up Romance - Lynne Marshall (HSE #2740 - Jan 2020) - May 2

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever! So let's celebrate this alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes (or other fruits)!
🌸Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Girls of Summer - Nancy Thayer (Ballantine - June 2020) (wine drinking) - May 17

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron? Potayto, potahto. No, just kidding. Macaroons and macarons are two different cookies. Macaroons are coconut based, while macarons are meringue based; BOTH ARE DELICIOUS!
🌸Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.

10. Reader's Choice:
🌸Read any book of your choice.
Captivated by Love - Brenda Jackson (Madaris Publishing - Dec 2016) - May 2


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[Rissa]

Awesome! Great job, Sarah and .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•! :)

[Bookchaser]

2020 May Monthly Challenge



5/10 Completed


01. Happy May Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
The Ghost by Monica McCarty 05/17/20
02. Flower of the Month ~ Lily of the Valley: 💐Read a book that has a sweet character; or read a book where the MC is a mother or mother figure; or read a book that has some white on the cover.
Snowfall on Cedar Trail by Annie Rains 05/06/20
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarina Bowen: 📚Read one book written by Sarina Bowen or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has an author with the initial S and/or B; or read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
OR
Coming in from the Cold by Sarina Bowen
OR
Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
04. Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: 🥡Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC, or where the MCs travel (bonus points if they travel by train, plane, or boat); or read a book where the MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food.
Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight by Deborah Simmons
05. Cinco de Mayo and National Teacher's Day (May 5): 🌮Read a book with a teacher MC or a book with a child/children. You can also read a book with the Mexican flag colors: red, white, or green, to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire!
Sawdust and Mistletoe by Michelle Pennington
OR
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson
OR
Patchwork Family in the Outback by Soraya M. Lane
06. National Nurses Day (May 6): 👩🏻‍⚕️Read a book with a nurse MC or other first responders: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. You can also read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
Call Me Wild by Robin Kaye
OR
My One and Only by Terri Osburn
OR
The Highlander Next Door by Janet Chapman
07. National Waiters and Waitresses Day (May 21): 🥞Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: owner, chef, waiter/waitress, etc.; or read a book with a type of food found in a restaurant on the cover. You can also read a book that was recommended to you as a good "tip".
High Heels and Haystacks by Erin Nicholas 05/11/20
08. National Wine Day (May 25): 🍷Read a book that is set in a country where they produce wine (Italy, France, Spain, or United States), or read a book where the MCs drink wine or another type of alcoholic beverage. You can also read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine by Heather Heyford 05/17/20
09. National Macaroon Day (May 31): 🍪Read a book set in Italy since that was where macaroons originated from, or read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good, bonus points if it's a cookie - more bonus points if it's a MACAROON! You can also read a book where there is a circular object or something brown on the cover since the most popular flavor of macaroons in America is coconut.
The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst 05/08/20
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Call It Magic by Janet Chapman
OR
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
OR
The Key Ingredient by Susan Wiggs


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[Rissa]

I finished as well, see message 4! :)

I had fun hosting, hope everyone's enjoying their May books!

[Kesha]

2020 May Monthly Challenge
Read: 10/10 MAY 17, 2020!!!

1. Happy May Birthday - Read a book published in May.
Mr White Proposes (May 9, 2013) - J.A. Fielding 5-1-20

2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley: Read a book where the MC is a mother.
Bearista - Zoe Chant 5-8-20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen: Read a book with a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3.
To The Woman He Loves (201 pages) - Theresa Hodge 5-8-20

4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Read a book with an Asian American/Pacific Islander MC.
Redemption (Asian MC) - Kenya Wright 5-12-20

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day - Read a book with a child/children.
The Ex-Hitman's Nanny - Simone Rivers 5-2-20

6. May 6th is National Nurses Day - Read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 5, 1, or 2 to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th.
The Last Valkyrie: An Urban Fantasy Novel (241 pages) - Karina Espinosa 5-17-20

7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day - Read a book with a MC that is in the restaurant industry: waitress.
Single Dad's Waitress - Amelia Wilde 5-17-20

8. May 25th is National Wine Day. Many people right now are drinking wine, more than ever - Read a book that includes the letters W I N E in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Magic Binds - lona aNdrEWs 5-11-20

9. May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Macaroon OR Macaron - Read a book where one of the MCs eat a baked good.
Hexes & Oh's - Koko Brown5-5-20

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Fast & Hard - Kat Ransom 5-2-20

[Rissa]

Yay! Congrats Kesha!

[Connie N.]

Amazingly, these all fell into place for me this month!

2020 May Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 5/1/20 to 5/31/20
10/10

1. Happy May Birthday! - Published in May - Pub 5/8/15 - Mail Order Outlaw by Cynthia Woolf - 5/3/20 ♥♥♥


2. Flower of the Month - Lily of the Valley - Sweet character - Rock Chick Reawakening by Kristen Ashley - 5/12/20 ♥♥♥♥♥

Daisy is definitely sweet and so cute.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarina Bowen - With a page count that has the number 0, 1, or 3 - 372 pgs - What Happens in London by Julia Quinn - 5/10/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


4.May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month - MCs eat Chinese/Japanese/Filipino/Korean/Thai/etc. food - 9 1/2 Days by Mia Zachary - 5/6/20 ♥♥♥♥

P. 100 – “Danny stood…rifling through a collection of restaurant carryout menus…How about Japanese?...Sounds good. Order me some tempura, please.”

5. May 5th is Cinco de Mayo but it is also National Teacher's Day - With a child/children - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon - 5/9/20 ♥♥♥


6. May 6th is National Nurses Day - MC is a first responder: doctors, police officers, firefighters, etc. - Secrets in Death by J.D. Robb - 5/5/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


7. May 21st is National Waiters and Waitresses Day - MC that is in the restaurant industry - Into the Fire by Amanda Usen - 5/7/20 ♥♥♥♥

Jack owns a new restaurant and Lila is a cook.

8. May 25th is National Wine Day - Set in a country where they produce wine (France) AND a book where the MCs drink wine - Saving Grapes by J.T. Lundy - 5/13/20 ♥♥

Jason inherits a vineyard in France.

9.May 31st is National Macaroon Day - One of the MCs eats a baked good - Fruit of All Evil by Paige Shelton - 5/16/20 ♥♥♥♥

Becca does a dessert and cake tasting for her friend’s wedding.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Below Deck by Tara Sivec - 5/17/20 ♥♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/17/20*****