15th Two-Month Reading Challenge: February & March

[Mickslibrarian]

5/10

1. New Release:
2. February & March: Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley February 14
3. National Weddings Month (February): (c) Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle February 9
4. Singles Awareness Day (February 15): A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley February 13
5. Do a Grouch a Favor Day (February 16): As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley February 16 (Angela)
6. National Anthem Day (March 3):
7. Saint Patrick's Day (March 17):
8. Proposal Day (March 20):
9. National "Joe" Day (March 27):
10. I am in Control Day (March 30): Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary by David Sedaris February 3

[Sami]

Miodrag wrote: " anyone have some books that have a ring on the cover to recommend? I am having hard t..."

I was looking for covers with rings myself, so I'll put the ones I've considered on here in case anyone is still looking for such books



NB I'm going with

[Heather]

Here's two more with rings on the cover

[Gisbelle]

Thanks Sami and Heather. I'm having a hard time finding one myself.

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

and two more:


and NA:

[Karen]

Start Date: 2/1/15
End Date: TBD

Read: 10/10

1. New Release: Fighting Silence: 3/17-4*

2. February & March: A Perfect Mess:3/16-4*

3. National Weddings Month-Something borrowed):Through the Ever Night: 2/7-4*

4. Singles Awareness Day:Recruited: 2/7-4*

5. Do a Grouch a Favor Day: The Iron Trial: 2/12-4*

6. National Anthem Day:Curse of the Arctic Star: 2/14-4*

7. Saint Patrick's Day:Promises: 3/1-4*

8. Proposal Day:Millennium Snow, Vol. 2: 2/21-4*

9. National "Joe" Day: The Crucible: 2/1-4*

10. I am in Control Day:Hansel and Gretel: 2/12-4*

[Kari]

I'm totally in, is late?

[Marta]

TARGET: 7 books
READ: 6/10


1. New Release:

2. February & March: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

3. National Weddings Month (February):
a. Something old: 1984

4. Singles Awareness Day (February 15): Antigone

5. Do a Grouch a Favor Day (February 16): The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (Frannie: 1)

6. National Anthem Day (March 3):

7. Saint Patrick's Day (March 17): Obsidian

8. Proposal Day (March 20):

9. National "Joe" Day (March 27):

10. I am in Control Day (March 30): The Naturals

[Kari]

Caitlen wrote: "Can someone throw out some ideas for number 9?? I've already read a lot of the books that you guys are reading for this, and I can't think of any others. I also hate witch and vampire books and w..."

A Study in Scarlet (Sherlock Holmes' friend: John Watson).
Little Women (The main character)
Catch-22(The main character)
Sense and Sensibility (A main character)
The giver (The main character)

Clasics. I hope I helped you. :/

[Heather]

Caitlen wrote: "Can someone throw out some ideas for number 9?? I've already read a lot of the books that you guys are reading for this, and I can't think of any others. I also hate witch and vampire books and w..."



I hope this helps

[Theresa]

Finished! See message 23 for details.

[Gisbelle]

Theresa wrote: "Finished! See message 23 for details."

Congrats!

[Savannah]

This looks awesome! I know I'm joining late but I'm still in!


1. New Release: read a book released in either February or March. In case the book is not available for you, you may substitute by choosing any book released in 2015.
Popular Books Released in February & March

2. February & March: read a book with BOTH letters F & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like.

3. National Weddings Month (February): read a book that fits at least one of the following options:
a. Something old: read a classic
b. Something new: read a book that has been released no longer than 2 weeks
c. Something borrowed: read a book you get from the library
d. Something blue: read a book with a blue item on the cover

4. Singles Awareness Day (February 15): read book with no or little romance

5. Do a Grouch a Favor Day (February 16): go through one of your friend's shelves and read a book he or she gave a low rating (1 or 2 stars)

6. National Anthem Day (March 3): read a book written by an author whose last name starts with letter "K" (the national anthem was written by Francis Scott Key)

7. Saint Patrick's Day (March 17): read a book with a green cover

8. Proposal Day (March 20): read a book with a ring on the cover

9. National "Joe" Day (March 27): read a book whose main character's name is Joe (Joey, Jolyn, Josephine, Jody, or any other names start with "Jo" will do)

10. I am in Control Day (March 30): read a book of your choice

[Heather]

IMpatiently waiting for the April/May Challenge to pop up! (Will it be soon?) I love this challenge!! :)

[Mickslibrarian]

8/10

1. New Release: Finn Fancy Necromancy by Randy Henderson March 20
2. February & March: Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley February 14
3. National Weddings Month (February): (c) Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle February 9
4. Singles Awareness Day (February 15): A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley February 13
5. Do a Grouch a Favor Day (February 16): As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley February 16 (Angela)
6. National Anthem Day (March 3):
7. Saint Patrick's Day (March 17): A Dash of Death by Claudia Bishop March 19
8. Proposal Day (March 20): The Monster's Ring by Bruce Coville March 21
9. National "Joe" Day (March 27):
10. I am in Control Day (March 30): Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary by David Sedaris February 3

[Gisbelle]

Heather wrote: "IMpatiently waiting for the April/May Challenge to pop up! (Will it be soon?) I love this challenge!! :)"

Soon :)

[Gisbelle]

Well done!

[Cynthia]

I'm not sure if this counts since I didn't think of it till now, but I read and one of the main characters is Josten. Would that count for National Joe Day?

[Mickslibrarian]

9/10

1. New Release: Finn Fancy Necromancy by Randy Henderson March 20
2. February & March: Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley February 14
3. National Weddings Month (February): (c) Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle February 9
4. Singles Awareness Day (February 15): A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley February 13
5. Do a Grouch a Favor Day (February 16): As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley February 16 (Angela)
6. National Anthem Day (March 3): Running Dry: The Global Water Crisis by Stuart A. Kallen March 23
7. Saint Patrick's Day (March 17): A Dash of Death by Claudia Bishop March 19
8. Proposal Day (March 20): The Monster's Ring by Bruce Coville March 21
9. National "Joe" Day (March 27):
10. I am in Control Day (March 30): Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary by David Sedaris February 3

[Lynn]

COMPLETED 10/10


1. New Release: Beautiful Beloved 22/03
2. February & March: Falling From The Sky 14/02
3. National Weddings Month (February): Confess 12/03
4. Singles Awareness Day (February 15): Little Lies 16/03
5. Do a Grouch a Favor Day (February 16): Dominic 20/03
6. National Anthem Day (March 3): The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend 08/02
7. Saint Patrick's Day (March 17): Lost Lake 09/02
8. Proposal Day (March 20): The Proposal 23/03
9. National "Joe" Day (March 27): City of Ashes 07/03
10. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be with Me 23/03

Bookcovers:



I also came looking for April and May's challenge as we are getting close to the start of April, is there going to be one?

[Heather]

Cynthia wrote: "I'm not sure if this counts since I didn't think of it till now, but I read and one of the main characters is Josten. Would that count for National Joe Day?"

Yes, that works.

[Heather]

Im finally finished!!! Just in time for the next challenge. ;) (see post #3)

[Jessica]

I finished! xD
I decided to just do 7 out of 10 of them. (Post 37)

[Gisbelle]

Great job, Heather and Jess!

[Gisbelle]

Read: 10/10


1. New Release: Confess Mar 15 (4*)
2. February & March: The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak Feb 6 (5*)
3. National Weddings Month (February): d. Something blue: Never Never Feb 1 (4*)
4. Singles Awareness Day (February 15): Pluto Feb 14 (4*)
5. Do a Grouch a Favor Day (February 16): Black Lies Mar 28 (2*)
6. National Anthem Day (March 3): After Hours Feb 18 (4*)
7. Saint Patrick's Day (March 17): Nimona Mar 9 (4()
8. Proposal Day (March 20): His Proposed Deal Mar 29 (4*)
9. National "Joe" Day (March 27): (Jonathan) In a World Just Right Feb 2 (2*)
10. I am in Control Day (March 30): The Memory Key Feb 20 (3*)

Read

[Vicki]

And I am finished!!! This is a re-post.

Start Date: 01 February
Completed: 3/31

10/10

1. New Release: Never Never 2/27 (4 stars)

2. February & March: Made for You 3/27 (4 stars)

3. National Weddings Month (February): (something blue): Playlist for the Dead 3/1 (4 stars)

4. Singles Awareness Day (February 15): After 3/9 (3 stars)

5. Do a Grouch a Favor Day (February 16): (Trisha 2 stars) Wicked 3/31 (3 stars)

6. National Anthem Day (March 3): Secret 3/29 (5 stars)

7. Saint Patrick's Day (March 17): Falling into Place 3/22 (5 stars)

8. Proposal Day (March 20): Broken People 3/28 (2 stars)

9. National "Joe" Day (March 27): The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley 02/07 (3 stars

10. I am in Control Day (March 30): Dying To Forget 02/03 (3 stars)

Books Read

[Mandiann]

Finished!!

24 minutes late but....https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Ambs ❤❤]

#15 Two-Month Reading Challenge (February 1 - March 31)




1. New Release: The Mermaid's Sister - Comp. 3.31 ****
2. February & March: Some Kind of Fairy Tale
3. Wedding - Borrowed & Blue: Ender's Shadow - Comp. 3.9.15 *****
4. Singles Awareness: The Final Warning - Comp. 2.10.15 ***
5. Grouch - ♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ : The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend - Comp. 2.24.15 ****
6. Anthem: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa - Comp. 2.4.15 ****
7. Saint Patrick's Day: Splintered - Comp. 3.11.15 ****
8. Proposal/Ring - look closely: China Dolls - Comp. 3.9.15 ****
9. National "Joe" Day - Joanna: Witches of East End
10. Choice: Cress - Comp. 2.23.15 *****

DNF:

Completed:


Average Rating: 4.1 stars