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2021 My Vampire Book Obsession
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FUNKO VAMPS[January]
✔ Read a book with vampires
The Seelie King - Heather Killough-Walden 1/12
✔ Read a book with a romance
A Heart So Fierce and Broken - Brigid Kemmerer 1/12
✔ Read a book by a new to you author
The Unhandsome Prince - John Moore 1/17
✔ Read a book where the characters attend a party
The Diva Haunts the House - Krista Davis 1/5
✔ Read a book with high school students
Poisonous - Allison Brennan 1/26
✔ Read a book with a mostly black cover
The Hidden World - Alison Baird 1/6
[February]
✔Read a book with a sweet story
Bittersweet - Sarina Bowen 2/11
✔Read a book from your favourite series/author
The Bourbon Kings - J.R. Ward 2/17
✔Read a book with a fun character
Wraith - Helen Harper 2/8
✔Read a book published in February of any year
A Darkness Absolute - Kelley Armstrong (Feb 2017) 2/20
✔Read a book tagged paranormal
Celtic Moon - Jan DeLima 2/7
✔Read a book with a vampire
Silver Zombie - Carole Nelson Douglas 2/16
[March]
✔Read a book after dark
The Princess Knight - G.A. Aiken 3/10
✔Read a book with a stylish character
Sympathy for the Devil - Holly Lisle 3/17
✔Read a book with a vampire
Stakes & Stilettos - Michelle Rowen 3/28
✔Read a book with a shapeshifter
Blood Heir - Ilona Andrews 3/20
✔Read a book tagged historical or steampunk
The Silvered - Tanya Huff 3/26
[April]
✔Read a book with a stupid or silly character
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft - Mindy Klasky 4/12
✔Read a book with the letter A in the title
Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin - Nancy Atherton 4/27
✔Read a book with a love triangle or a break-up
Blameless - Gail Carriger (MCs breakup) 4/26
✔Read a book with a werewolf
Changeless - Gail Carriger 4/20
[March]
✔Read a book with an evil character
Twisted Truths - Rebecca Zanetti 5/13
✔Read a book with vampires
Destined for an Early Grave - Jeaniene Frost 5/17
✔Read a book with ghosts
The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum - Kirsten Weiss 5/5
✔Read a book with tagged fantasy
All the Tides of Fate - Adalyn Grace 5/7
✔Read a book during the day
Dangerous Prey - Lindsay McKenna 5/14
[June]
✔Read a book with a title starting with a letter found in SPIKE.
Edge Of Fear - Cherry Adair 6/9
✔Read a book tagged paranormal.
Wolf's Capture - Eve Langlais 6/19
✔Read a book with a blonde character.
Half Bad - Sally Green (Annalise, MCs crush) 6/5
✔Read a book with a character you would describe as a rebel OR outcast.
Polar Bared - Eve Langlais (hero/anti-hero is an outcast) 6/9
✔Read a book with an apocalypse OR a war OR a battle in the story line.
Verse of the Vanguard - K.C. May 6/4
FUNKO VAMPS[July]
✔Read a book with a number in the title
One Tequila - Tricia O'Malley 7/24
✔Read a book with set in a city
The Upstairs House - Julia Fine (Chicago) 7/13
✔Read a book with a purple cover
Dragon Fall - Elsa Jade 7/17
✔Read a book with a group/coven/brotherhood
Romancing the Dead - Tate Hallaway (coven) 7/22
✔Read a book tagged paranormal
Croc's Return - Eve Langlais 7/9
✔Read a book with a page count over 150
The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams (368 pages) 7/11
[August]
✔Read a book rated at least 4 stars by one of your friends
The Last Namsara - Kristen Ciccarelli 8/14
(☘Misericordia☘ rated it 5 stars)
✔Read a book on your TBR longer than 6 months
Red Rising - Pierce Brown (added July 20, 2015) 8/13
✔Read a book with three words in the title
The Mad King - Jovee Winters 8/3
✔Read a book with a human main character
Love Letters - Debbie Macomber 8/5
[September]
✔Read a book with a black OR white cover
Silent Night - J.D. Robb 9/28
✔Read a book with a male main character
This Fallen Prey - Kelley Armstrong 9/22
✔Read a book with a 9 OR 3 in the page count
Pocket Apocalypse - Seanan McGuire (359 pages) 9/5
✔Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in JACK
Curse of the Gargoyles - Rebecca Chastain 9/13
[October]
✔Read a book with a red, orange, or yellow on the cover.
Imprudence - Gail Carriger 10/31
✔Read a book with a title starting with any letter in CLOWN.
Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman 10/7
✔Read a book set at Halloween.
Frightfully Fortune - Jana Deleon 10/21
✔Read a book with a haunted house in it.
The Haunting of Josie - Kay Hooper 10/15
✔Read a book with a character that can see or talk to ghosts.
Darkest Journey - Heather Graham 10/7
✔Read a book with tagged horror, suspense, or mystery.
Murder Packs a Suitcase - Cynthia Baxter 10/9
[November]
✔Read a book with a black or white cover.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V.E. Schwab 11/6
✔Read a book tagged magic.
Blood Song - Cat Adams 11/5
✔Read a book in which the characters travel / take a vacation.
Reticence - Gail Carriger (travel in a dirigible) 11/27
✔Read a book with the author's first or last initials found in WALT DISNEY.
Untamed - Elizabeth Lowell 11/20
✔Read a book in which the MC is royalty.
The Secret Chapter - Genevieve Cogman (a dragon prince)11/13
✔Read a book with a "Happily Ever After" ending.
Stranger in the Moonlight - Jude Deveraux 11/18
[December]
✔Read a book with either ice/snow or fire on the cover.
Whiskey Straight Up - Nina Wright 12/18
✔Read a book with with a title beginning with a letter found in DECEMBER.
Betrayal's Shadow - K.H. LeMoyne 12/12
✔Read a book with a "cartoonish" cover
It Takes Two to Mango - Carrie Doyle 12/3
✔Read a book with a Christmas decoration on the cover.
Gingerdead Man - Maya Corrigan 12/18
✔Read a book given to you as a gift.
Over the Faery Hill - Jennifer L. Hart 12/24
Queen of the Damned
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2021
READ: 20/20
✔️Challenge One: Prove your Courage
✔ 1. Read a book with a courageous character.
Timeless - Gail Carriger 6/25
✔ 2. Read a book over 400 pages long.
Deadly Kisses - Brenda Joyce (464 pages) 2/6
✔ 3. Read a book without reading the synopsis beforehand.
BoneMan's Daughters - Ted Dekker 5/22
✔ 4. Read a book with a knight or warrior in the story.
The Storm Bringer - Isabel Cooper 1/20
✔ 5. Read a book a bold or striking cover (something that really stands out).
Rook - Sharon Cameron 5/29
✔️Challenge Two: Prove your Strength
✔ 1. Read a book with a physically strong character.
Changeless - Gail Carriger 4/20
✔ 2. Read a book with a battle or fight in the story.
The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller 1/19
✔ 3. Read a book with a shapeshifter or vampire.
I'll Be Slaying You - Cynthia Eden 1/29
✔ 4. Read a book with a hardback cover.
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars - Christopher Paolini 6/21
✔ 5. Read a series with 10+ books published.
Smoke and Fire - Donna Grant (18 book series) 1/30
✔️Challenge Three: Prove your Ability
✔ 1. Read a new to you series.
To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain 1/1
✔ 2. Read a book in a different format to usual (audio, ebook, print)
Dangerous Prey - Lindsay McKenna 5/14
✔ 3. Read a book that will help with another challenge.
The Awakening - Nora Roberts 1/22
✔ 4. Read a book that is already on your TBR.
All the Time You Need - Melissa Mayhue (added 2014) 6/11
✔ 5. Read a book with a seasonal theme (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Twisted Truths - Rebecca Zanetti (Christmas) 5/13
✔️Challenge Four: Prove your Allegiance
✔ 1. Read a book by one of your favourite authors.
Poisonous - Allison Brennan 1/26
✔ 2. Read a book from the shelves of someone in the group.
The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller (Cinthia) 1/19
✔ 3. Read a book someone in the group has rated 4 or 5 stars.
Blood Heir - Ilona Andrews (Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) rated 4 stars) 3/20
✔ 4. Read a book that was mentioned anywhere in the group.
Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire (Paranormal Realms) 1/8
✔ 5. Read a book with a title that begins with any letter in MY VAMPIRE BOOK OBSESSION.
Only Pleasure - Lora Leigh 2/4
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Blind Date with a Book
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2021
READ: 18/18
Paranormal
What is your idea of a romantic evening?
✔Contestant 1: J.R. Ward or paranormal
The Bourbon Kings - J.R. Ward 2/17
✔Contestant 2: Stephanie Meyer or paranormal
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend 1/3
✔Contestant 3: Jeaniene Frost or paranormal
Destined for an Early Grave - Jeaniene Frost 5/17
Adventure
What is your favorite possession?
✔Contestant 1: Adventure
All the Tides of Fate - Adalyn Grace 5/7
✔Contestant 2: Kinley MacGregor or Adventure
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea - Gary Kinder 8/10
✔Contestant 3: Kresley Cole or Adventure
Pulse - Jeremy Robinson 10/23
Fantasy
Who do you live with?
✔Contestant 1: Ilona Andrews
Blood Heir - Ilona Andrews 3/20
✔Contestant 2: Fantasy
The Princess Knight - G.A. Aiken 3/10
✔Contestant 3: October Daye - Seanan McGuire
Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1/8
Mystery
How do you have fun?
✔Contestant 1: Sookie Stackhouse - Charlaine Harris
An Apple for the Creature - Charlaine Harris 3/12
✔Contestant 2: Jim Butcher or mystery
To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain 1/1
✔Contestant 3: Laurell K. Hamilton or mystery
The Considerate Killer - Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnette Friis 1/8
Romance
What makes you laugh?
✔Contestant 1: Lords of Underworld - Gena Showalter
The Warlord - Gena Showalter 8/21
✔Contestant 2: Darynda Jones or romance
Entwined - Elisabeth Naughton 2/1
✔Contestant 3: Diana Rowland or romance
Only Pleasure - Lora Leigh 2/4
Horror
What do you value in a relationship?
✔Contestant 1: Patricia Briggs or horror
The Pretty Ones - Ania Ahlborn (horror) 1/27
✔Contestant 2: Karen Marie Moning or horror
BoneMan's Daughters - Ted Dekker (horror) 5/22
✔Contestant 3: Jennifer Estep or horror
R.I.P. - Charity B. 10/23
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Cover Love
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2021
Items
1. Short Hair - Hard to Come By - Laura Kaye 3/17
2. Bare Feet -
3. White Flower -
4. Cupcake -
5. Truck - The Killing Hills - Chris Offutt 8/15
6. Scarf -
7. Tiger - The Burning Page - Genevieve Cogman 4/10
8. Cross - Busy Bodies - Joan Hess 5/29
9. Suit - The Unexpected Bride - Elizabeth Rolls 4/23
10. Archway - Roses in Moonlight - Lynn Kurland 9/18
11. Ocean - Death on Windmill Way - Carrie Doyle 8/12
12. Mustache - Lost Without You - Molly O'Keefe 2/21
13. Sports Ball - Sticks - Joan Bauer 4/4
14. Regular Glasses - Immortal Protector - Ursula Bauer 3/24
15. Boat or Ship - Ghosts of the Sea Moon - A.F. Stewart 1/31
16. Badge (Cop/FBI) -
17. Bowtie - The Bourbon Kings - J.R. Ward 2/17
18. Lamp -
19. Card(s) from Deck -
20. Ambulance -
21. Snow Globe -
22. Book - Girl's Guide to Witchcraft - Mindy Klasky 4/12
23. Crime Scene Tape - The Naturals - Jennifer Lynn Barnes 11/12
24. 3+ People - The Corpse Wore Tartan - Kaitlyn Dunnett 5/24
25. Coat - Twisted Truths - Rebecca Zanetti 5/13
26. Computer or Phone - Crystal Sage - Kara Dalkey 1/23
27. Bag/Purse -
28. Balloon -
29. Money -
30. Insect - Plain Bad Heroines - Emily M. Danforth 3/13
31. Fireplace - Thanksgiving - Janet Evanovich 12/4
32. Rope - Limitations - Scott Turow 3/15
33. Beard - Bittersweet - Sarina Bowen 2/11
34. A Tail - Girl's Guide to Witchcraft - Mindy Klasky 4/12
35. Fox -
36. Wheel - Lay It Down - Cara McKenna 8/30
37. Embrace - Undone - Shannon Richard 6/2
38. Present -
39. Chest Hair -
40. Santa Hat -
41. Uncommon Animal - Mischief in Mudbug - Jana Deleon 4/14
42. Obvious Alien -
43. Someone unsheathing their sword -
44. Umbrella - Blameless - Gail Carriger 4/26
45. Jeans - Lethal Lies - Rebecca Zanetti 5/10
46. Scar -
47. Store Front - Hometown Girl - Mariah Stewart 7/6
48. Space Ship -
49. Person with Multiple Weapons -
50. Sun - The Shimmering Road - Hester Young 2/27
51. Wolf - Celtic Moon - Jan DeLima 2/7
52. Person Sitting - Prisoner - Annika Martin & Skye Warren 1/16
53. Blood - The Pretty Ones - Ania Ahlborn 1/27
54. Domesticated Cat - Cat in a Sapphire Slipper - Carole Nelson Douglas 1/25
55. Tattoo - Smoke and Fire - Donna Grant 1/30
56. Heart - Sorcery and the Single Girl - Mindy Klasky 4/15
57. Dragon - The Dragon Book - Jack Dann 4/21
58. Tombstone - Come Tumbling Down - Seanan McGuire 7/15
59. Coffee Cup - Tart of Darkness - Denise Swanson 3/7
60. Necklace - Grizzly Love - Eve Langlais 6/28
continuedIn the Title
61. Blood - Blood Heir - Ilona Andrews 3/20
62. Forever - SEALed Forever - Mary-Margret Daughtridge 1/2
63. Hunt/Hunting/Hunted - Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend 1/3
64. Mystery - Mystery at the Fair - Connie Cockrell 8/27
65. Space -
66. Dragon - The Dragon Prince - Mary Gillgannon 8/14
67. Bite/Bitten -
68. Cowboy - Unbroken Cowboy - Maisey Yates 12/25
69. Hot - Red Hot Fury - Kasey MacKenzie 5/28
70. Murder - Glazed Murder - Jessica Beck 2/23
71. Pride - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith 1/9
72. Wild - Town in a Wild Moose Chase - B.B. Haywood 3/2
73. Bound - Bound By Sin - Jenna Maclaine 4/18
74. Prince - The Unhandsome Prince - John Moore 1/17
75. Fated -
76. Midnight -
77. Magic -
78. Wolf/Wolves - Wolf's Capture - Eve Langlais 6/19
79. Fire - The Fire King - Marjorie M. Liu 4/30
80. Mate/Mated/Mating -
In the Title or Series Name: Looking for the concept - a word that would fit for each one.
81. Precious Metal or Stone: The Ruby Brooch - Katherine Lowry Logan 3/27
82. Meal:
83. Flower:
84. Day of Week or Month of Year: Wednesday's Child - Peter Robinson 3/20
85. Climate or Temperature: One Cold Night - Kate Pepper 4/2
86. Type of Transportation: Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea - Gary Kinder 8/10
87. Clothing Item: Three Shirt Deal - Stephen J. Cannell 11/1
88. Celebration: (wedding, holiday)
89. Location: One of Those Malibu Nights - Elizabeth Adler 9/15
90. Time: The Darkest Hour - Maya Banks 10/10
91. Communication:
92. Size: The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon 1/15
93. Sound:
94. Direction:
95. Texture:
96. Feelings: Super Sad True Love Story - Gary Shteyngart 2/9
97. Outdoor Scenery: Celtic Moon - Jan DeLima 2/7
98. Social Status: (accidentally married, committed)
99. Currency:
100. Body Part: Blind Eye - Jan Coffey 2/19
2021 Spell Out for MVBO
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2021
✔️Kate Daniels
K: The Seelie King - Heather Killough-Walden 1/12
A: The Hidden World - Alison Baird 1/6
T: To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain 1/1
E: Earning It - Angela Quarles 1/24
D: SEALed Forever - Mary-Margret Daughtridge 1/2
A: The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon 1/15
N: The Awakening - Nora Roberts 1/22
I: Into the Black Nowhere - Meg Gardiner 1/7
E: I'll Be Slaying You - Cynthia Eden 1/29
L: The Considerate Killer - Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnette Friis 1/8
S: Super Sad True Love Story - Gary Shteyngart 2/9
✔️Night Huntress
N: A New Leash on Death - Susan Conant 1/23
I: Ink, Iron, and Glass - Gwendolyn Clare 2/12
G: The Shape of Night - Tess Gerritsen 1/23
H: Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1/8
T: Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend 1/3
H: Wraith - Helen Harper 2/8
U: The Unhandsome Prince - John Moore 1/17
N: Not That Kind of Girl - Susan Donovan 2/18
T: The Tower of Armaethia - Andrenik Sergoyan 1/10
R: Tiffany Blues - M.J. Rose 2/10
E: Entwined - Elisabeth Naughton 2/1
S: The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller 1/19
S: The Gates of Hell - Susan Sizemore 3/15
✔️Psy Changeling
P: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith 1/9
S: Bittersweet - Sarina Bowen 2/11
Y: The Shimmering Road - Hester Young 2/27
C: Crystal Sage - Kara Dalkey 1/23
H: Hard to Come By - Laura Kaye 3/17
A: Prisoner - Annika Martin & Skye Warren 1/16
N: Just Fine with Caroline - Annie England Noblin 2/26
G: The Dark Corners of the Night - MegGardiner 1/24
E: Caged - Ellison Cooper 3/6
L: The Legend Makers - Catherine Lanigan 1/15
I: The Storm Bringer - Isabel Cooper 1/20
N: Shifters and Vampires and Demigods, OH MY! - Nancy Corrigan 4/6
G: The Dirty Secrets Club - Meg Gardiner 2/4
✔️Mercy Thompson
M: Jinn - Matthew B.J. Delaney 2/13
E: Plain Bad Heroines - Emily M. Danforth 3/13
R: The Requiem Red - Brynn Chapman 2/13
C: Calamity Jayne Rides Again - Kathleen Bacus 1/14
Y: Much Ado About You - Samantha Young 7/1
T: A Second Chance - Jodi Taylor 1/29
H: Hard to Let Go - Laura Kaye 3/24
O: Only Pleasure - Lora Leigh 2/4
M: Killer Physique - G.A. McKevett 1/13
P: Pixi Poison - Lee Dignam & Katerina Martinez 4/24
S: Poison in Paddington - Samantha Silver 2/14
O: Lost Without You - Molly O'Keefe 2/21
N: Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin - Nancy Atherton 4/27
✔️Black Dagger Brotherhood
B: A Heart So Fierce and Broken - Brigid Kemmerer 1/12
L: Best Wishes Always - Lucy Finn 2/26
A: The Pretty Ones - Ania Ahlborn 1/27
C: Cat in a Sapphire Slipper - Carole Nelson Douglas 1/2
K: The Immortal Rules - Julie Kagawa 4/22
D: The Diva Haunts the House - Krista Davis 1/5
A: The Cheerio Killings - Doug Allyn 1/30
G: Smoke and Fire - Donna Grant 1/30
G: Ghosts of the Sea Moon - A.F. Stewart 1/31
E: Guys & Dogs - Elaine Fox 3/19
R: WWW: Wake - Robert J. Sawyer 2/28
B: Poisonous - Allison Brennan 1/26
R: Rebel Spring - Morgan Rhodes & Michelle Rowen 3/4
O: Out of the Blue - S.L. Rottman 3/1
T: Town in a Wild Moose Chase - B.B. Haywood 3/2
H: Hard to Hold on To - Laura Kaye 3/10
E: The Lantern Men - Elly Griffiths 4/8
R: Wednesday's Child - Peter Robinson 3/20
H: Hard as You Can - Laura Kaye 3/5
O: One Cold Night - Kate Pepper 4/1
O: Wild Irish Heart - Tricia O'Malley 4/9
D: Deadly Silence - Rebecca Zanetti 4/1
✔️Dark Hunter
D: The Wicked Will Rise - Danielle Paige 2/5
A: A Darkness Absolute - Kelley Armstrong 2/20
R: Stakes & Stilettos - Michelle Rowen 3/28
K: Dark Water Dive - Kathy Brandt 4/3
H: Siren's Secret - Debbie Herbert 3/22
U: Universal Harvester - John Darnielle 1/30
N: I Am Your Judge - Nele Neuhaus 4/15
T: Tart of Darkness - Denise Swanson 3/7
E: The Unexpected Bride - Elizabeth Rolls 4/23
R: Gathering Darkness - Morgan Rhodes 3/31
✔️Charley Davidson
C: Celtic Moon - Jan DeLima 2/7
H: An Apple for the Creature - Charlaine Harris 3/12
A: The Ghost and the Dead Deb - Alice Kimberly 3/8
R: Stolen Soul - Alex Rivers 3/31
L: Buried in a Book - Lucy Arlington 3/6
E: Kodiak's Claim - Eve Langlais 5/14
Y: Yellow Brick War - Danielle Paige 7/16
D: Deadly Kisses - Brenda Joyce 2/6
A: The Princess Knight - G.A. Aiken 3/10
V: A Vow So Bold and Deadly - Brigid Kemmerer 2/24
I: Shadow Zone - Iris Johansen & Roy Johansen 2/26
D: Silver Zombie - Carole Nelson Douglas 2/16
S: Sticks - Joan Bauer 4/4
O: Open Season - C.J. Box 3/11
N: The Snowman - Jo Nesbø 4/17
✔️October Daye
O: Take One With You - Oak Anderson 4/24
C: Without a Sound - Carla Cassidy 2/15
T: Southern Fried - Tonya Kappes 3/13
O: Outfoxed by Love - Eve Langlais 5/17
B: The Bourbon Kings - J.R. Ward 2/17
E: The Watchers of Eden - T.C. Edge 5/20
R: Rook - Sharon Cameron 5/29
D: Wrong Alibi - Christina Dodd 2/22
A: To Kill a Kingdom - Alexandra Christo 3/19
Y: You Will Remember Me - Hannah Mary McKinnon 11/15
E: Edge Of Fear - Cherry Adair 6/9
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Spell Out for MVBO
January Bingo
Top Row
Paranormal - The Seelie King - Heather Killough-Walden 1/12
Fantasy - To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain 1/1
Romance - SEALed Forever - Mary-Margret Daughtridge 1/2
Left Column
Paranormal - Smoke and Fire - Donna Grant 1/30
Cozy Mystery - Killer Physique - G.A. McKevett 1/13
Urban Fantasy - Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1/8
Right Column
Romance - Earning It - Angela Quarles 1/24
Horror - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith 1/9
Mystery - Mystery - The Considerate Killer - Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnette Friis 1/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
January Monthly Challenge - Penny
READ: 11/11
✔ 1. Coldest month in general in northern hemisphere.
Read a book with a winter looking cover or a winter theme.
Into the Black Nowhere - Meg Gardiner 1/7
✔ 2. January was named for the Roman god Janus, known as the protector of gates and doorways, which symbolize beginings and ends. Often depicted as having two faces - one looking forward and one looking to the past.
Read a book written by two authors OR from two POV.
Prisoner - Annika Martin & Skye Warren 1/16
✔ 3. January's birthstone is the red garnet.
Read a book with red on the cover.
The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon 1/15
✔ 4. January is "Donate Blood Month".
Read a book that has vampires OR a character is blood thirsty.
I'll Be Slaying You - Cynthia Eden 1/29
✔ 5. January 16th - Appreciate a dragon day
Read a book with dragons OR about something or someone that flies.
Smoke and Fire - Donna Grant 1/30
✔ 6. - January 4th is world trivia day
Read a book that has an MC that is nerdy OR the author's first or last name begins with a letter in the word "Trivia".
The Unhandsome Prince - John Moore 1/17
✔ 7. - January 14th - Dress up your Pet Day
Read a book that has a shifter OR an every day cat/dog/other pet.
Killer Physique - G.A. McKevett (MC has 2 cats) 1/13
✔ 8. - January 28th - Rubber Ducky Day
Read a book that has yellow on the cover OR has "DUCK" in the title, any order.
A Second Chance - Jodi Taylor 1/29
✔ 9. January 1848 Gold was discovered in CA
Read a book where the MC is very wealthy - or comes into a lot of money.
The Seelie King - Heather Killough-Walden 1/12
✔ 10. - January 1st - Polar Bear Plunge Day
Read a book where there is water on the cover OR a character goes for a swim.
The Legend Makers - Catherine Lanigan 1/15
✔ Bonus:
I survived 2020!!!!
Read whatever book you want. You've earned it.
A Heart So Fierce and Broken - Brigid Kemmerer 1/12
Happy New Year Challenge
READ: 4/4
1. Start the year out right! Read any book you want.
A Heart So Fierce and Broken - Brigid Kemmerer 1/12
2. Read a brand new shiny book
3. Read that book you meant to read last year
The Tower of Armaethia - Andrenik Sergoyan 1/10
4. Read a book by a new to you author
The Unhandsome Prince - John Moore 1/17
6. Read book 1 in a series
To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain 1/1
Moonlight Serenade
READ: 3/3
1. Listen to an audio book released in January of any year
Into the Black Nowhere - Meg Gardiner (pub Jan 2018) 1/7
3. Listen to an audio book that is over 4 hours
The Dark Corners of the Night - Meg Gardiner 1/24
Bonus: Listen to an audio book with a mostly blue cover
Poisonous - Allison Brennan 1/26
Word Hunter Aquarius
Duration: January 20 - February 18, 2021
READ: 36/40
Only Pleasure - Lora Leigh 2/4
2. Flowers - with champagne and flowers, p93
3. Heart - when it comes to affairs of the heart, p155
5. President - the president of a major bank, p53
The Dirty Secrets Club - Meg Gardiner 2/4
10. Chocolate - better than ice cream and chocolate, p317
19. Confidence - he could hear the confidence, p184
27. Freedom - it was the smell of freedom, ch 34
28. Justice - justice must be served, p198
38. California - then he could split to California, p8
The Wicked Will Rise - Danielle Paige 2/5
8. Arrow - one zinging arrow of pink energy after another, p240
34. Ash - covered in dirt and ash, p251
20. Creative - I'll just have to get creative, p250
24. Leader - she was far too small to be much of a leader, p74
33. Purple - the purple swatches of farmland, p12
6. Rose - would you care for some rose petals, p203
14. Shadow - looked like liquid shadow, p60
17. Water - a bucket of mop water, p12
Deadly Kisses - Brenda Joyce 2/6
30. Disease - gambling is a disease for you, p399
31. Peace - I want you to have peace of mind, p297
13. Pink - her cheeks pink, p274
11. Romance - the notion of a romance, p190
32. Sincere - to match such a reckless rogue with someone so sincere, p117
Celtic Moon - Jan DeLima 2/7
29. Exercise - you know, like exercise, p140
25. Hibernate - animals ended their hibernation, p13
Tiffany Blues - M.J. Rose 2/10
9. Party - the exciting thing about this party, p201
37. Paris - a faster way to save money for the Paris trip, p43
4. Love - love isn't black and white and all that gray, p217
Ink, Iron, and Glass - Gwendolyn Clare 2/12
23. Flag - like he was planting a flag, p78
Jinn - Matthew B.J. Delaney 2/13
40. Florida - Jefferson had been in Florida, p109
Poison in Paddington - Samantha Silver 2/14
22. Impulsive - doing something impulsive and crazy, p8
Silver Zombie - Carole Nelson Douglas 2/16
18. Assertive - made me a lot warier and assertive, p114
12. Candy - animated boxes of candy and popcorn, p81
15. Individual - from the individual in question, p156
16. Independent - they always do that to independent women, p275
26. Weather - been having a lot of freakish weather lately, p113
Not That Kind of Girl - Susan Donovan 2/18
35. Jennifer - not even Jennifer Anniston, p155
39. Michael - when she'd interviewed Michael Phelps, p103
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1. Cupcake -
21. Obstinate -
7. Valentine -
36. Hunter -
Alpha Men
Duration: January 1 - June 30, 2021
READ: 47/48
Curran Lenart
✔1. Read a book written by Ilona Andrews
Blood Heir - Ilona Andrews 3/20
✔2. Read a book with a cat shifter
The Fire King - Marjorie M. Liu (lion) 4/30
✔3. Read a book who is a leader
Heartless - Gail Carriger (hero) 5/25
Crispin "Bones" Russell
✔1. Read a book where the MC is a bounty hunter, former gigolo/rent boy or prisoner
Prisoner - Annika Martin & Skye Warren 1/16
✔2. Read a book where the MC is a vampire
The Immortal Rules - Julie Kagawa 4/22
✔3. Read a book where the MC goes by a nickname
The Ruby Brooch - Katherine Lowry Logan (Kitherina "Kit") 3/27
Tybalt
✔1. Read a book where a character is royalty
Gathering Darkness - Morgan Rhodes 3/31
✔2. Read a book with a cat on the cover
Cat in a Sapphire Slipper - Carole Nelson Douglas 1/25
✔3. Read a book with an arrogant MC
Kodiak's Claim - Eve Langlais 5/14
Reyes Farrow
✔1. Read a book where a character is abused
The Lonely Hearts Hotel - Heather O'Neill 6/23
✔2. Read a book who is a demon
Angel of Darkness - Cynthia Eden 5/16
✔3. Read a book where a character is a chef or baker
Bittersweet - Sarina Bowen (hero is a chef) 2/11
Hawke Snow
✔1. Read a book where the MC is an alpha of a pack of shifters
Changeless - Gail Carriger 4/20
✔2. Read a book that makes you laugh
Mischief in Mudbug - Jana Deleon 4/14
✔3. Read a book with a wolf on the cover
Celtic Moon - Jan DeLima 2/7
Dragos Cuelebre
✔1. Read a book with a dragon in it
Smoke and Fire - Donna Grant 1/30
✔2. Read a book where the MC is a father
Hunt Her Down - Roxanne St. Claire 6/25
✔3. Read a book with a MC who is immortal
Red Hot Fury - Kasey MacKenzie 5/28
Charles Cornick
✔1. Read a book with an Native American character
Twisted Truths - Rebecca Zanetti (heroine) 5/13
✔2. Read a book with a shaman or who is feared by almost everyone
Half Wild - Sally Green (hero's father) 6/24
✔3. Read a book where a character is "the law" or works in law enforcement
The 18th Abduction - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 6/15
Wrath
✔1. Read a book where a character is the leader of his people
All the Time You Need - Melissa Mayhue 6/11
✔2. Read a book where the MC has a disability
WWW: Wake - Robert J. Sawyer (heroine blind) 2/28
✔3. Read a book with a pure-blood
Half Bad - Sally Green 6/5
Acheron Parthenopaeus
✔1. Read a book with a tattoo on the cover
In the Middle of Somewhere - Roan Parrish 6/30
✔2. Read a book where the MC gives advice to someone else
Rook - Sharon Cameron 5/29
✔3. Read a book with a gorgeous male on the cover
Angel of Darkness - Cynthia Eden 5/16
Raphael
✔1. Read a book with an angel in it
Personal Demons - Lisa Desrochers 6/11
✔2. Read a book where the MC has a scar
Polar Bared - Eve Langlais 6/9
✔3. Read a book set in New York
The Pretty Ones - Ania Ahlborn 1/27
Jericho Barrons
✔1. Read a book where the MC is not human
Alpha Star - Elsa Jade (alien) 6/14
✔2. Read a book where a character is a religious figure or a teacher
Faithless in Death - J.D. Robb (cult leader) 6/4
✔3. Read a book where a character goes to a bookstore
The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum - Kirsten Weiss 5/5
Connor "Mad" Rogan
✔1. Read a book where a character has psychic abilities
Deadly Silence - Rebecca Zanetti 4/1
✔2. Read a book where the MC is or was in the military
SEALed Forever - Mary-Margret Daughtridge 1/2
✔3. Read a book with a sociopath or someone who appears to be one
Lethal Lies - Rebecca Zanetti (serial killer) 5/10
Roarke
✔1. Read a book with a character who is from Ireland or set in Ireland
The Awakening - Nora Roberts 1/22
✔2. Read a book where the MC is rich
To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain 1/1
✔3. Read a book where a character has a parental figure who isn't their biological parent
Timeless - Gail Carriger (Prudence) 6/25
Adam Hauptman
1. Read a book with a friends to lovers plot
✔2. Read a book where the MC works for a security firm
Shiver of Fear - Roxanne St. Claire 6/23
✔3. Read a book where the MC is divorced
Fix Her Up - Carey Heywood (heroine) 6/24
Rule Turner
✔1. Read a book with an MPG of romance
The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon 1/15
✔2. Read a book where the MC doesn't believe in monogamy until they meet their "love"
Taking Chase - Lauren Dane 5/8
✔3. Read a book where the character is famous
Tristan - Liz Gavin (heroine is a rock star) 4/25
Hugh D'Ambray
✔1. Read a book where the MC is a warrior
The Seelie King - Heather Killough-Walden 1/12
✔2. Read a book where a character fails
Half Lost - Sally Green 6/28
✔3. Read a book where the MC is a "bad guy" through at least part of the book
The Stupidest Angel - Christopher Moore 5/9
Slayer
Duration: January 1 - June 30, 2021
READ: 16/10
♱Hunter/Huntress
Destined for an Early Grave - Jeaniene Frost 5/17
♱Vampires
The Immortal Rules - Julie Kagawa 4/22
♱Werewolf
Changeless - Gail Carriger 4/20
♱Other Shapeshifter
Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox - Forthright (fox) 5/8
♱Witches/Wizards/Other Magic User
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft - Mindy Klasky 4/12
♱Psychics/Telepaths
Deadly Silence - Rebecca Zanetti 4/1
♱Fae/Elves
♱Angels/Nephilim
Angel of Darkness - Cynthia Eden 5/16
♱Demons
Personal Demons - Lisa Desrochers 6/11
♱Gods/Goddesses
♱Ghosts
Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin - Nancy Atherton 4/27
♱Zombies
The Stupidest Angel - Christopher Moore 5/9
♱Aliens
Alpha Star - Elsa Jade 6/14
♱Other - (dragons, reapers, banshee, unicorns, selkie, mermaids, etc.)
The Burning Page - Genevieve Cogman (dragon) 4/10
Siren's Secret - Debbie Herbert (siren) 3/22
Stolen Soul - Alex Rivers (wraith) 3/31
Red Hot Fury - Kasey MacKenzie (fury) 5/28
All the Tides of Fate - Adalyn Grace (dragon) 5/7
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Quarterly Paranormal Kit Challenge - Water Creatures
Duration: January 1 - March 30, 2021
Read: 23/25
✔ 1. The first thing is you are going to need a boat and remember get the right size so you aren't saying "I think we are going to need a bigger boat."
Read a book with a character who sails on a boat or with a boat on the cover.
Ghosts of the Sea Moon - A.F. Stewart 1/31
✔ 2. You will also need some live bait to lure these creatures.
Read a book where someone or something is used as bait to catch something/someone
Plain Bad Heroines - Emily M. Danforth 3/13
✔ 3. Having bait is important but you will also need some chum buckets
Read a book with all the letters of CHUM in the title
The Unhandsome Prince - John Moore 1/17
✔ 4. When you find that creature you will need a weapon to fight with that works well in water so try a spear fishing gun
Read a book with a gun or a spear on the cover
Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1/8
✔ 5. You can also try using a harpoon
Read a book whose author initial can be found in Harpoon
The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon 1/15
✔ 6. In order to fight water creatures you are going to have to be willing to go into the water
Read a book with a body of water on the cover
Poisonous - Allison Brennan 1/26
✔7. Some of these creatures live in coder climates so the water is freezing. You will need either a wet or a dry suit
Read a book with a suit on the cover
The Bourbon Kings - J.R. Ward 2/17
8. You are going to need to be able to see so you can sneak up on these monsters so have a good dive mask.
Read a book with a mask on the cover
✔ 9. You need to be able to swim quickly to catch some of these creatures and fins will help you with that
Read a book with feet on the cover
Cat in a Sapphire Slipper - Carole Nelson Douglas 1/25
✔10. A lot of these creatures can breathe under water but unfortunately we can't so you will need a scuba tank
Read a book where a character breathes under water
Call of the Colossus - K.C. May 3/5
✔11. Of course you also need a regulator to make the tank work for you
Read a book whose title starts with the letter "R"
Rebel Spring - Morgan Rhodes & Michelle Rowen 3/4
✔ 12. You are going to need to keep track of how deep you are diving and be prepared to go to the depths of the body of water you are hunting in. Have a good depth gauge.
Read a book that you consider deep
The Tower of Armaethia - Andrenik Sergoyan 1/10
✔ 13. You won't always be deep - at times you'll be skimming along the top looking for clues to the monster habitats. A snorkel will make that much easier.
Read a book where you have an urge to skim certain parts of the book
The Storm Bringer - Isabel Cooper 1/20
14. There are a lot of dangerous things in the water so protect yourself by wearing dive gloves
Read a book with gloves on the cover
✔ 15. In order to catch or see your prey it helps to have some underwater lights as well
Read a book with lights on the cover
The Shape of Night - Tess Gerritsen 1/23
✔ 16. Of course you should never dive alone so make sure you have a partner to help you hunt these creatures
Read a romance
SEALed Forever - Mary-Margret Daughtridge 1/2
✔17. You'll need to communicate with your partner under water so take along some Tank Bangers (yes that's a thing)
Read a book where the MC suffers from miscommunication with someone
Hard as You Can - Laura Kaye 3/5
✔ 18. Another great way to communicate is with Writing Slates
Read a book where the MC writes for a living
The Awakening - Nora Roberts 1/22
✔19. Sometimes you can get in a bit of trouble and it's important to have a good dive knife to help you get out of it.
Read a book where the MC carries a knife
Stolen Soul - Alex Rivers 3/31
✔20. You'll want to prove that these creatures actually exist so carry an underwater camera with you
Read a book where a character takes a picture
Limitations - Scott Turow 3/15
✔21. Of course you will want to keep track of all the information you get while searching for these creatures so keep a good dive log book for your research
Read a book where a character does research on something or a character who keeps a journal
Hard to Let Go - Laura Kaye 3/24
✔ 22. If you have the money and resources a good dive computer is a great tool to have as well.
Read a book where a character works with computers
The Dark Corners of the Night - Meg Gardiner (Nick Keyes) 1/24
✔ 23. Hunting underwater creatures isn't for the faint of heart and it requires some money as well but this kit will supply all of the items above except the boat, the dive computer and of course your partner.
Read a book with a wealthy MC
Deadly Kisses - Brenda Joyce 2/6
✔24. Pick the type of water creature you wish to hunt
Read a book with a mermaids/mermen, sea dragons, grindylow, kelpie, hippocampus, selkie, hydra, water sprites, siren, kraken, leviathan, nymph, sea serpent or the Lock Ness Monster in it
Siren's Secret - Debbie Herbert (siren) 3/22
✔25. Best of luck and happy hunting
Read a book with a different type of water creature then the one you read about in #24.
To Kill a Kingdom - Alexandra Christo (mermaid) 3/19
Supernatural Clue
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #1
🔍 Rolled: 2
Vampire with the Crossbow in the Mountain Cave
Book: To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain
Date: 1/1
Task: Vampire - #2 Read a book with a character who is a vampire
Fits: MCs girlfriend is a vampire
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #2
🔍 Rolled: 10
Witch is the killer with the flamethrower in the igloo
Book: Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend
Date: 1/3
Task: Read a book with an MPG of Magic
Fits: has MPG magic
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #3
🔍 Rolled: 11
The Ghoul is the killer with the Venom in the Tree House
Book: The Diva Haunts the House - Krista Davis
Date: 1/6
Task: Read a book where a character is poisoned
Fits: the villain poisons his rival via a flask
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #4
🔍 Rolled: 5
The Ghost is the killer with the Knife in the Swamp Shack
Book: Into the Black Nowhere - Meg Gardiner
Date: 1/7
Task: Read a book where a character is stabbed
Fits: villain stabs one of his victims repeatedly
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #5
🔍 Rolled: 8
The UNICORN is the killer with the GUN in the BUNGALOW
Book: Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1
Date: 1/8
Task: Weapons - Read a book with a gun on the cover
Fits: there are guns on cover
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #6
🔍 Rolled: 12
The Unicorn is the killer with the Battle Ax in the Palace
Book: A Heart So Fierce and Broken - Brigid Kemmerer
Date: 1/12
Task: Read a book where the MC is a King/Queen/Princess/Prince
Fits: hero is a prince, heroine is a princess
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #7
🔍 Rolled: 4
The Phoenix is the killer with the Battle Ax in the Cottage (#4)
Book: Killer Physique - G.A. McKevett
Date: 1/13
Task: Battle Ax - Read a book with a two word title
Fits: title has 2 words
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #8
🔍 Rolled: 7
The Demon is the killer with the War Hammer in the Lake Chateau
Book: Calamity Jayne Rides Again - Kathleen Bacus
Date: 1/14
Task: Cottage - Read a book whose title starts with the letter "C"
Fits: title starts with C
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #9
🔍 Rolled: 8
The Werewolf is the killer with the Gun in the Tree House
Book: The Legend Makers - Catherine Lanigan
Date: 1/15
Task: Tree House - Read a book with a tree on the cover
Fits: there are trees on the cover
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #10
🔍 Rolled: 10
The Ghost is the killer with the Spell in the Mobile Home
Book: The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon
Date: 1/15
Task: Ghost - Read a book where a character can see/talk to ghosts
Fits: a homeless man sees dead people/ghosts
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #11
🔍 Rolled: 10
The Witch is the killer with the Crossbow in the Yurt
Book: Prisoner - Annika Martin & Skye Warren
Date: 1/16
Task: Yurt - Read a book with a one word title
Fits: has a one word title
🕵🏻♀️ Guess: #12
🔍 Rolled: 3
The FAE is the killer with the Grenade in the Palace
Book: The Unhandsome Prince - John Moore
Date: 1/17
Task: Palace - Read a book where the MC is a King/Queen/Princess/Prince
Fits: hero is a prince
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
February Monthly - Angie
READ: 10/10
✔1. Not your traditional February Love theme...
Read a book that starts with a letter in OPPOSITES
Only Pleasure - Lora Leigh 2/4
✔2. February 1 ~ Spunky Old Broads Day
Read a book whose MC is a "spring chicken" (young person)
A Vow So Bold and Deadly - Brigid Kemmerer 2/24
✔3. February 2 ~ Ground Hogs Day
Read a book with no words beginning with the same letter in the title
Not That Kind of Girl - Susan Donovan 2/18 (CALIFORNIA)
✔4. February 7 ~ Superbowl Sunday
Read a book with red, blue or silver on the cover (NFL logo)
Ink, Iron, and Glass - Gwendolyn Clare 2/12
✔5. February 11 ~ White T-shirt day
Read a book with a bare chest on the cover
Lost Without You - Molly O'Keefe 2/21
✔6. February 13 ~ Get a Different Name Day
Read a book with a character that has a nickname
The Shimmering Road - Hester Young (Charlotte uses Charlie) 2/27
✔8. February 16 ~ Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday
Read a fat book...one with over 300 pages
Blind Eye - Jan Coffey (406 pages) 2/19
✔9. February 25 ~ Pistol Patent Day
Read a non-violent book
Just Fine with Caroline - Annie England Noblin 2/26
✔10. February 26 ~ Tell a Fairy Tale Day
Read a book that does not have a Paranormal or Fantasy tag
Bittersweet - Sarina Bowen 2/11
✔11. Bonus! February 27th ~ No Brainer Day
Read a book that has been sitting on your TBR longer than one month
Jinn - Matthew B.J. Delaney (added March 2009) 2/13
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
The Year of the Ox
READ: 6/6
✔‣ Oxen are the hard workers in the background, intelligent and reliable, but never demanding praise.
Recent years of the Ox are: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
• Read a book published in any of those years
Blind Eye - Jan Coffey (pub 2009) 2/19
✔‣ Metal - 1961, 2021 - These Oxen face obstacles early on, although there are no financial worries. Friends and family aren’t much help, but they will be able to enjoy a comfortable retirement.
• Read a book with a retired character or where a character doesn't get along with their family
Wrong Alibi - Christina Dodd 2/22
✔‣ Water - 1973, 2033 - These Oxen have a comfortable early life and are respected their entire life. They will have a loving family, but it’s recommended to marry late.
• Read a book with a family or marriage
The Memory Collector - Meg Gardiner 2/20
✔‣ Wood - 1925, 1985 - These Oxen are multitalented and live like a breeze. There are some difficulties in the beginning, but everything smooths out.
• Read a book with a dramatic story or cliffhanger
The Requiem Red - Brynn Chapman 2/13
✔‣ Fire - 1937, 1997 - These Oxen are friendly and social. There are no financial worries their entire life.
• Read a book with a wealthy character or that was expensive
Deadly Kisses - Brenda Joyce (Calder Hart) 2/6
✔‣ Earth - 1949, 2009 - These Oxen are detailed and like being the leader. They usually make a lot of money, but can’t seem to hold onto it. However, they are able to slow down and enjoy their later years.
• Read a book where someone loses something or with a slow-burn romance
Shadow Zone - Iris Johansen & Roy Johansen (an Atlantis artifact) 2/26
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Word Hunter Pisces
Duration: February 19 - March 20, 2021
READ: 38/40
Blind Eye - Jan Coffey 2/19
23. Birthday - wife throws a birthday party, p46
21. Read - to read the brains activity, p43
31. Umbrella - asking his driver to get an umbrella for him, p39
A Darkness Absolute - Kelley Armstrong 2/20
24. Books - inside are two books with battered bindings, p21
2. Empathy - it isn't if it's about me, p80
26. Fish - got anything to fish it out with, p120
29. Flag - the most perfect flag imaginable, p36
27. Irish - we find a bottle of Irish whiskey, p71
15. Parade - and parade around, p344
Lost Without You - Molly O'Keefe 2/21
25. Cat - Simon and me thought she was a cat, p154
Wrong Alibi - Christina Dodd 2/22
3. Emotional - with the personal, emotional story, p245
11. Freezing - worth freezing for a little light, p110
32. Rain - rain feel on her head, p144
37. Alaska - I live in a small town in Alaska, p58
Glazed Murder - Jessica Beck 2/23
6. Forgive - you have to forgive me, p25
1. Generous - most generous of you, p75
4. Impression - were you under the impression, p103
14. Lucky - think you're going to be so lucky next time, p194
19. Movie - he was always interested in a movie, p28
9. Player - mean softball player in high school, p190
18. Popcorn - and a bowl of popcorn, p144
10. Race - I heard a car race by, p17
20. Theater - they're for my theater group, p67
A Vow So Bold and Deadly - Brigid Kemmerer 2/24
17. Gold - in every gold candlestick, p26
33. Lion - a gold lion and a red rose entwined, p143
A Cold Day in Hell - Stella Cameron 2/25
34. Lamb - lamb at a feast for the muslims, p140
16. Religion - about the religions of India, p46
30. Tornado - we have ourselves a tornado, p273
Shadow Zone - Iris Johansen & Roy Johansen 2/26
5. Devotion - ah, such devotion, p132
40. Conor - it's only been a couple of month's since Conner died, p8
35. Ireland - he's still somewhere in Ireland, p89
The Shimmering Road - Hester Young 2/27
13. Rainbow - a small fragment of rainbow suspended like a promise, p96
WWW: Wake - Robert J. Sawyer 2/28
7. Basketball - weren't really about the basketball team, p49
28. Kite - to the kite museum, p53
Town in a Wild Moose Chase - B.B. Haywood 3/2
36. Liam - have you talked to Liam yet, p52
Tart of Darkness - Denise Swanson 3/7
8. Bracket - that Regina had insisted bracket the buffet, p64
Plain Bad Heroines - Emily M. Danforth 3/13
38. Alex - as if Alex had proved her point, p112
Stolen Soul - Alex Rivers 3/31
22. Green - a green carpet of perfectly mowed grass, p87
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12. Leprechaun -
39. Louisiana -
March Monthly Challenge - Scottie
READ: 10/10
1. March 2nd is Dr. Suess's Birthday!
Read a book set in another world
The Gates of Hell - Susan Sizemore 3/15
2. March 8th: International Women's Day
Read a book with a female protagonist
Blood Heir - Ilona Andrews 3/20
3. March 14th is National Pi Day
3.1415926... everyone's favorite irrational number
Read a book with a circle on the cover
Call of the Colossus - K.C. May 3/5
4. March 15th: Beware the Ides of March
Et Tu Brute?
Read a book where someone gets stabbed
Gathering Darkness - Morgan Rhodes 3/31
5. March 16 is Panda Day
Has characters that are opposite
Hard to Be Good - Laura Kaye 3/17
6. March 17th Saint Patrick's Day
Has green on the cover
An Apple for the Creature - Charlaine Harris 3/12
7. March 20th: National Proposal Day
Will you marry me?
Read a book where a character proposes
The Ruby Brooch - Katherine Lowry Logan 3/27
9. March 28th is the full Worm moon
Named for the time of the year all of the earthworms appear
Read a book with something you find gross
The Malfeasance Occasional: Girl Trouble - Clare Toohey (torture) 3/22
10. March is National Caffeine Awareness Day
How much do you drink a day?
Read a book with a character who doesn't get enough sleep
The Princess Knight - G.A. Aiken 3/10
Bonus: Spring Break!
Read whatever book you want
Rebel Spring - Morgan Rhodes & Michelle Rowen 3/4
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
The Scribe in the Woods
READ: 3/5
🍃 Read a book with green on the cover
Southern Fried - Tonya Kappes 3/13
🍃 Read a book set partially in a forest or park
🍃 Read a book with wings in the story
Gathering Darkness - Morgan Rhodes (hawks) 3/31
🍃 Read a book with a character who sings
🍃 Read a book with with god or goddess
The Princess Knight - G.A. Aiken 3/10
🍃 Read a book with an author or journalist in the story
Word Hunter Aries
Duration: March 21 - April 19, 2021
READ: 38/40
Sticks - Joan Bauer 4/4
17. Honor - this is an honor, p29
Shifters and Vampires and Demigods, OH MY! - Nancy Corrigan 4/6
3. Basket - a basket in the corner, p227
5. Butterfly - picked up a pack of butterfly closures, p190
6. Breeze - the smell carrying on the breeze, p11
7. Boots - he still wore his shirt and boots, p159
8. Bird - birds picked at what remained of the human, p290
13. Dynamic - the boundaries of shifter dynamics, p243
18. Hunt - to hunt the person down, p300
20. Investigate - came down to investigate, p128
21. Lightning - lightning flashed, p117
24. Protect - they're there to protect us, p137
26. Reduce - to reduce the threat, p516
30. Seeds - the seeds of doubt, p336
31. Thunder - thunder rumbled, p117
32. Truth - it wouldn't matter if it were the truth, p14
33. Trash - as if the trash was a brand new toy, p274
35. Virginia - once they were back in Virginia, p127
The Lantern Men - Elly Griffiths 4/8
1. Adventure - she wanted adventures, p1
15. Family - there had been a family meal, p33
16. Fresh - she was like a breath of fresh air, p255
22. Planet - that is helping to destroy the planet, p100
23. Plants - he's vague about plants, p50
28. Sunday - are eating sunday dinner, p182
37. Australia - emigrated to Australia, p120
40. Sarah - Sara and Jo are just applying hard ground, p233
Wild Irish Heart - Tricia O'Malley 4/9
2. Arrogant - roiled down to arrogant cliffs, p34
9. Bubble - watching the bubbles of air float over her, p53
The Burning Page - Genevieve Cogman 4/10
10. Clean - hot water first, then a clean dress, p33
11. Conflict - unless their interest came into direct conflict, p23
12. Compel - could somehow compel them to obedience, p341
14. Eggs - should not attempt the library to transport dinosaur eggs, p3
27. Risky - would have been too risky, p8
The Stone Demon - Karen Mahoney 4/10
29. Spring - spring has its first glimmerings, p240
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft - Mindy Klasky 4/12
25. Recycle - I could set it our for recycling, p54
Dangerous Attachments - Sarah Lovett 4/16
4. Baseball - a baseball hat with the Marcy Florist logo, p22
34. Water - what dark and dingy water hole, p310
36. Colorado - visiting family in Colorado, p245
38. Daniel - take it easy, Daniel, p80
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19. Infuriate -
39. Grant -
April Monthly Challenge - Theresa
READ: 11/11
✔ 1. April Fool's Day!
~Read a book tagged humor
Sorcery and the Single Girl - Mindy Klasky 4/15
✔ 2. April 2nd is Light It Up Blue for Autism Day and the whole month is Autism Awareness Month.
~Read a book with a character who battles a disability or overcomes an adversity.
The Fire King - Marjorie M. Liu (MC has lost her arm) 4/30
✔ 3. April 4th is Easter this year!
~Read a book with a colorful cover
Mischief in Mudbug - Jana Deleon 4/14
✔ 4. April is named for the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.
~Read a book with a god or goddess in it
Shifters and Vampires and Demigods, OH MY! - Nancy Corrigan 4/6
✔ 5. People born in the first part of the month between March 21st and April 19th are said to be born under the sign of Aries the Ram, a Sun sign which is ruled by the planet and the Roman god of War, Mars. Those born from April 20th to May 20th are born under Taurus the Bull, an Earth sign who is ruled by the planet and the Roman goddess of love, Venus.
~Read with a MPG of Romance
Deadly Silence - Rebecca Zanetti 4/1
✔ 6. The birthstone for April is the diamond: Diamonds are said to bring all kinds of benefits to their owners, supposedly leading the wearer to experience better relationships and an increase in inner strength. They are supposed to bring balance, clarity, and abundance, and it is symbolic of eternal love and the bringer of wealth to six centuries of the diamond trade.
~Read a book with a physically / mentally strong character
Changeless - Gail Carriger (MC is the werewolf alpha) 4/20
✔ 7. The birth flowers for the month of April are the sweet pea and the daisy: The daisy symbolizes innocence, loyalty, love, and purity; but it also means "I'll never tell!". The sweat pea signifies blissful pleasure, and are used to say goodbye.
~Read a book with a second chance romance.
Tristan - Liz Gavin 4/25
✔ 8. Adolf Hitler Was Born in April: Adolf Hitler, surely one of the most depraved leaders ever, was born in Austria on April 20th, 1889.
~Read a book tagged Dystopian
The Immortal Rules - Julie Kagawa 4/22
✔ 9. Leonardo da Vinci Was Born in April: He was a painter and a scientist. He was a Renaissance genius for his and any other time, capable of turning his hand to anything. And he was born in April.
~Read a book with a character who is a scientist / inventor
The Stone Demon - Karen Mahoney (alchemist) 4/10
✔ 10. William Shakespeare Was Born and Died in April: The Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare was another April genius, born on April 23, 1564, and died on or about his April birthday at the age of 52 in England in 1616.
~Read a book with a pregnant character
Blameless - Gail Carriger (MC is pregnant)4/26
✔ Bonus: I will be celebrating my 45th birthday in April!
~ Give yourself a gift and read any book you want!
The Lantern Men - Elly Griffiths 4/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
April Fool
READ: 6/6
⚜ Read a book with a foolish character
Sorcery and the Single Girl - Mindy Klasky 4/15
⚜ Read a book with a trickster or where a character gets tricked
Sticks - Joan Bauer 4/4
⚜ Read a book that begins with a letter in APRIL
Into Aether - L.M. Fry 4/23
⚜ Read a book that you've foolishly not read yet
Changeless - Gail Carriger 4/20
⚜ Read a book tagged Historical or Fantasy
The Dragon Book - Jack Dann 4/21
⚜ Read a book with purple/red/yellow/blue on the cover (any one of the colours)
Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin - Nancy Atherton 4/27
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Word Hunter Taurus
Duration: April 20 - May 20, 2021
READ: 37/40
The Dragon Book - Jack Dann 4/21
5. Dancing - dancing for coins, p360
10. Grief - a dragon full of grief, p267
29. Soldier - the soldier helped us set up, p338
30. Strength - to break with strength alone, p217
31. Sunday - made a roast every Sunday, p259
32. Teacher - you consider him your teacher and master, p215
36. Arizona - born in Phoenix, Arizona, p136
The Immortal Rules - Julie Kagawa 4/22
8. Flag - like a big flag, p54
9. Forest - if we can get into the forest, p176
13. Honor - honor among new vampires, p89
18. Nature - nature had risen up to strangle everything, p97
24. Protect - Lucas can't be around to protect you all the time, p18
26. School - said it used to be a school, p14
The Unexpected Bride - Elizabeth Rolls 4/23
12. Hero - ladies wouldn't relax their rules for England's hero, p8
23. Positive - and is not a positive antidote,, p18
Into Aether - L.M. Fry 4/23
1. Beauty - as important as her beauty rest, p7
15. Liberty - took the liberty of sitting next to her, p55
16. Military - the first woman wore a brass-buttoned military dress, p10
17. Mother - is your mother home, p9
20. Oxygen - placed the oxygen mask onto his face p242
39. Mark/Marcus - will Marcus be joining us, p79
Take One With You - Oak Anderson 4/24
4. Cemetery - a near riot at the local cemetery, p195
28. Service - what a service it would be, p84
40. Max/Maxwell - Max turned his attention from the sad picture, p11
Tristan - Liz Gavin 4/25
2. Bull - the proverbial bull by the horns, loc961
Blameless - Gail Carriger 4/26
22. Picnic - that prevents you from attending their picnic, p267
25. Sacrifice - I will offer a sacrifice to you every year, p324
The Lost Plot - Genevieve Cogman 4/28
11. Grow - I grow impatient, p338
34. Veteran - you could be a wounded war veteran, p221
Secret Sisters - Jayne Ann Krentz 5/4
3. Cactus - his mother's cactus garden, p350
35. Mexico - until that spearfishing trip in Mexico, p359
How to Woo a Reluctant Lady - Sabrina Jeffries 5/4
6. Encourage - but does she encourage this, p11
19. Outdoor - tramping in the damp outdoors, p98
Spell Weaver - Roxi Ashe 5/10
27. Sensual - rage broke the sensual cords holding her, p28
Hard Ever After - Laura Kaye 5/11
33. Unconditional - unrestrained love, unconditional devotion, p100
When Books Went to War - Molly Guptill Manning 5/12
21. Patriotic - encountered a mutilated patriotic poster, p67
Blood of Eden - Tami Dane 5/15
38. Daisy - like Mrs. Heckel's chihuahua, Daisy, p137
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7. Fiesta -
14. Intolerant -
37. New Mexico -
Quarterly Paranormal Kit Challenge - Monsters
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2021
Read: 24/25
✔1. Vespa 150 TAP: A modified Vespa scooter equipped with an attached rifle that can be fired while on the move.
Task: Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle.
Deadly Silence - Rebecca Zanetti (hero) 4/1
✔2. Bat Bomb: Giant case filled with more than 1,000 compartments each containing a Mexican Free-Tailed bat attached to small bombs.
Task: Read a book with a bat on the cover or the word "bat" in the text.
BoneMan's Daughters - Ted Dekker 5/22
(like a bat out of hell), p251
✔3. Stink Bombs: Sulfar Stink Bombs able to disguise your smell or disable the use of a supernatural with a strong sense of smell.
Task: Read a book that you felt stunk (2 star rating or below) but that you finished anyway.
When Books Went to War - Molly Guptill Manning 5/12
✔4. Lipstick Gun: Can fire one bullet from a tube a lipstick. When you're in a tight spot and have no other weapons on you.
Task: Read a book with either lipstick, a person obviously wearing lipstick or a gun on the cover.
Jealous And Freakn' - Eve Langlais 6/12
✔5. Man Catcher: Pole weapon too pull people off horses and drag them to the ground
Task: Read a book where a character rides a horse or tagged western
His Boots Under Her Bed - Ana Leigh 6/26
✔6. Bulgarian Umbrella: An umbrella that contains a chamber from which a poisonous pellet is fired from.
Task: Read a book with an umbrella or rain on the cover or the word Poison in the title or series name.
Pixi Poison - Lee Dignam & Katerina Martinez 4/24
✔7. The Wagh Nakha: Claw like blades used in India to slide over the knuckles and be used in a werewolf like way.
Task: Read a book with a werewolf in it or a book set in India
Changeless - Gail Carriger 4/20
✔8. The Microwave Blaster: Subdue the enemy by broadcasting microwaves at particularly high frequency causing intense pain and discomfort.
Task: Read a book where a character has enhanced hearing or where you can clearly see two ears on the cover without enlarging the cover.
Lethal Lies - Rebecca Zanetti 5/10
✔9. Earplugs: See #8 should be self explanatory
Task: Read a book with a compound word in title
Moondance Beach - Susan Donovan 6/16
✔10. Eye-Blinding Rifle: Blinds you with a laser beam (just don't get caught with this as its against the Geneva Convention).
Task: Read a book where a character is blind or where a character breaks the law
The Unexpected Bride - Elizabeth Rolls (heroine) 4/23
✔11. Laser Induced Plasma Channel: Shoots lightning bolts along laser beams
Task: Read a book with lightning on the cover or with an MPG of science fiction
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars - Christopher Paolini 6/21
✔12. Pulsed Energy Projectile: Creates a pocket of exploding plasma that results in an air pocket that creates a pressure wave to knock the monster out.
Task: Read a book where the MC is knocked unconscious or where something explodes during the book.
Twisted Truths - Rebecca Zanetti 5/13
✔13. BZ Bomb: A cluster bomb filled with hallucinogen 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate.
Task: Reads a book where a character hallucinates or is drugged (either willingly or unwillingly).
Wolf's Capture - Eve Langlais 6/19
✔14. Dead Man's Blood: Lethal to any creature that consumes blood.
Task: Read a book with a vampire in it or any other creature that consumes blood or with blood on the cover
The Snowman - Jo Nesbø 4/17
✔15. Bronze Blade: Kills sirens but also convenient for killing regular monsters as well.
Task: Read a book where a character is killed with a knife or where one of the characters is a monster.
Half Wild - Sally Green 6/24
✔16. Chainsaw: Decapitates most monsters, and will momentarily incapacitate just about any creature until it can be killed.
Task: Read a book where a character is decapitated or with all the letters of chainsaw in the title and/or author's name
Shiver of Fear - Roxanne St. Claire 6/23
✔17. Cure Box: Used to keep cursed objects from effecting you.
Task: Read a book with an "X" in the title or where a character is cursed.
The Vine Witch - Luanne G. Smith 6/18
✔18. Iridium Forged Knife: Kills Alpha Monsters. Make sure you keep it clean and sharp!
Task: Read a book with an alpha character
Heartless - Gail Carriger 5/25
✔19. Lock Picks: Self explanatory but an essential tool of a hunter.
Task: Read a book where a character uses a lock pick or that has a tool on the cover.
Fix Her Up - Carey Heywood 6/24
✔20. Mirror: Shows the true faces of changelings, sirens and wraiths.
Task: Read a book where a character isn't what they seem to be or where a supernatural is hiding what they are.
Half Bad - Sally Green 6/5
✔21. Taser: Handy to incapacitate a variety of monsters or even belligerent humans.
Task: Read a book where a character is belligerent or with a one word title
Tristan - Liz Gavin 4/25
✔22. Journal: To keep track of all the information you've accumulated about the different supernaturals.
Task: Read a book with a journal, letter or book that is important to the plot or with a journal/book on the cover.
The Lost Plot - Genevieve Cogman 4/28
✔23. A vehicle with a weapons compartment in the trunk with a combination lock so no one else can get in. Pick one you're comfortable with but that has plenty of room. After all hunters are on the road a lot.
Task: Read a book with a vehicle on the cover or read a book where the MC drives the car you would want to have.
Hunt Her Down - Roxanne St. Claire (hero has a lamborghini) 6/25
✔24. Anti-Possession Tattoo: Just in case you don't already have one. This tool of the trade is necessary for all hunters.
Task: Read a book with a tattoo on the cover or where a character is possessed.
In the Middle of Somewhere - Roan Parrish 6/30
25. Finally, a bit of advice. Hunting isn't an individual endeavor. You need backup and help so find a partner that you trust. You will spend a lot of time with this person so make sure it's someone you like as well.
Task: Do a buddy read or read a book from one of the month's Muses
May Monthly Challenge - Theresa
READ: 10/10
✔️The Black Eyed Susan represents justice. These flowers can also stand for encouragement and motivation.
Read a book ...
1. With a character who works in the justice system (Police Officer, Lawyer, Judge, Military) OR
How to Woo a Reluctant Lady - Sabrina Jeffries (hero is a lawyer) 5/4
✔️Calla lilies represent magnificence and beauty. They also can symbolize purity and innocence and are often used in wedding bouquets.
Read a book...
2. Where a wedding takes place.
Hard Ever After - Laura Kaye 5/11
✔️A pink carnation stands for the love of a mother or woman
Read a book...
1. With a mother in the story
Outfoxed by Love - Eve Langlais 5/17
✔️Daffodils symbolize chivalry and regard. They can also represent rebirth, eternal life, and new beginnings. Daffodils may also represent unrequited love.
Read a book...
2. Where a character is starting over in a new town/city
Spell Weaver - Roxi Ashe (abducted by Vikings) 5/10
✔️A daisy represents purity and innocence and conveys a loyal love.
Read a book...
2. With a flower on the cover or in the title
Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox - Forthright 5/8
✔️Delphinium represents big-heartedness, lightness, fun, and levity.
Read a book...
2. With a character who is sarcastic/witty
Heartless - Gail Carriger 5/25
✔️These beautiful flowers represent the strength of character, faithfulness, and honor.
Read a book...
2. With an author whose first or last initial is found in GLADIOLUS
Spoils of the Dead - Dana Stabenow 5/2
✔️Red roses are an expression of love, longing, and desire.
Read a book...
2. With red, pink, yellow, white, or black on the cover
All the Tides of Fate - Adalyn Grace 5/7
✔️Poppies are a symbol of sleep, peace, and death.
Read a book...
1. With a secondary character who dies in the story
The Watchers of Eden - T.C. Edge 5/20
✔️Snapdragon flowers represent strength and graciousness.
Read a book...
1. Read a book with a physically strong character
Twisted Truths - Rebecca Zanetti (genetically enhanced) 5/13
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
May Monthly Challenge - Flowers
READ: 6/6
✔ 1. Read a book with flowers or trees on the cover
Twisted Truths - Rebecca Zanetti 5/13
✔ 2. Read a book released in May of any year
The Dry - Jane Harper (pub May 31, 2016) 5/1
✔ 3. Read a book with a male main character
Spoils of the Dead - Dana Stabenow 5/2
✔ 4. Read a book with a witch or other magic user main character
All the Tides of Fate - Adalyn Grace 5/7
✔ 5. Read a book that begins with a letter in "Lily of the Valley"
Outfoxed by Love - Eve Langlais 5/17
✔ 6. Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in "Gardenias"
Lethal Lies - Rebecca Zanetti 5/10
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Word Hunter Gemini
Duration: May 21 - June 20, 2021
READ: 39/40
The Harp and The Fiddle - Lila Dubois 5/21
5. Camera - Tim pulled out his camera, p92
8. Corn - sing about corn whiskey and pretty women, p41
10. Country - and not some country tra-la-la, p5
13. Excitement - her exhaustion warred with her excitement, p52
16. Flag - with an Irish flag strap, p47
33. Vacation - as mad as this impromtu vacation might be, p88
BoneMan's Daughters - Ted Dekker 5/22
3. Beach - she spent the time wandering the beach, p185
7. Communication - obstacle to the flow of communication, p90
14. Family - the family used the first room for storage, p123
23. Passion - this is all a crime of passion, p165
24. Pool - the house they were renting had a pool, p123
28. Stripes - writers and journalists of all stripes, p117
32. Twin - following the bright twin beams, p171
34. Variety - the hemp rope was a common variety, p31
1. Paul - Rick had spent an hour with Paul-John, p163
2. Utah - Corporal Bill Townley from Utah, p71
The Corpse Wore Tartan - Kaitlyn Dunnett 5/24
1. Attention - clamoring for attention and food, p115
6. Camp - I even have a camp stove, p170
9. Couch - Liss stared anxiously at the couch, p158
11. Dad - I should probably tell Dad what happened, p11
19. Gossip - idle gossip can be harmful, p80
22. Juggle - like I'm trying to juggle flaming batons, p17
31. Tie - with a tuxedo shirt and a bow tie, p28
5. Scotland - She'd only visited Scotland once, p3
Deliver Me from Darkness - Tes Hilaire 5/25
15. Fishing - the vampires were fishing for information, p64
20. History - there must have been a lot of history between them, p41
27. Strawberry - taste the full strawberry pink lips, p51
Red Hot Fury - Kasey MacKenzie 5/28
4. Butterfly - opened like a butterfly's wings, p185
18. Grill - the reported tried to grill me, p28
Rook - Sharon Cameron 5/29
2. Axe - the executioner raised his ax, p450
17. Flirt - would definitely flirt with a girl, p75
21. Inquisitive - you will forgive me for being so inquisitive, p40
25. Sew - perhaps you would like me to sew you up again, p113
29. Summer - you went to the city every summer, p167
4. Lauren - watched him smile at Lauren Rathbone, p19
Busy Bodies - Joan Hess 5/29
12. Donut - armed with warm doughnuts, p68
30. Sunglasses - settled sunglasses on my nose, p156
Faithless in Death - J.D. Robb 6/4
6. Montana -she used her desk link and contacted Montana, ch15
Polar Bared - Eve Langlais 6/9
26. Solstice - t'was the eve before solstice, ch29
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3. Shane
June Monthly Challenge - Angie
READ: 11/11
✔️1. Dragon Boat Races
Let that competitive spirit shine!
Read a book with a boat or a body of water on the cover
Moondance Beach - Susan Donovan 6/16
✔️2. June 5: National Moonshine Day
How can you not love this day!? Cheers!
Read a book where the characters have a drink
The Vine Witch - Luanne G. Smith 6/18
✔️3. June 8 ~ National Best Friends Day
Hang out with your bestie!!
Read a book with a MC who you'd love to be besties with
Faithless in Death - J.D. Robb (Eve Dallas) 6/4
✔️4. June 8 ~ World Naked Bike Ride, London
Seriously…..Ouch!!
Read a book with where someone gets naked
Polar Bared - Eve Langlais 6/9
✔️5. Chicago Blues Festival
Let the good times roll!
Read a book with a blue cover
Verse of the Vanguard - K.C. May 6/4
✔️6. June 18: National Splurge Day
Read a book that you splurged on (it wasn't free)
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars - Christopher Paolini 6/21
(paid full hardcover price - well worth it!)
✔️7. June 21: Stonehenge Summer Solstice Festival
Read a book where the title begins with "S"
Shiver of Fear - Roxanne St. Claire 6/23
✔️8. June 23: National Pink Day
Pink is so not my color…lol
Read a book with something pink on the cover
Undone - Shannon Richard 6/2
✔️9. June 26: Tropical Cocktail Day
This sounds like the perfect summer day.
Read a book with the author's initials in "Tropical Cocktail"
Edge Of Fear - Cherry Adair 6/9
✔️10. June 30: National Meteor Watch Day
Look to the sky….
Read a book with a space/alien theme
Alpha Star - Elsa Jade 6/14
✔️Bonus. June 13: International Axe Throwing Day
Lol ~ I got nothing!!
Read any book you want!!
Personal Demons - Lisa Desrochers 6/11
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Death and the Maiden
READ: 3/3
✔ Read a book with a maiden type character
The Clockwork Dagger - Beth Kato 6/12
✔ Read a book with an enemies-to-lovers OR forbidden-love romance
Half Bad - Sally Green 6/5
✔ Read a book tagged fantasy or paranormal
The Vine Witch - Luanne G. Smith 6/18
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Word Hunter Cancer
Duration: June 21 - July 22, 2021
READ: 38/40
Absolute Fear - Lisa Jackson 6/22
4. Bell - why did that name ring a dim bell, p79
8. Cancer - battling cancer and emphysema, p272
10. Disappeared - seemed to have disappeared, p312
14. Funny - it was really funny, p21
15. Hero - left Cole a hero in Eve's eyes, p91
21. Joke - what a joke, p90
22. Ketchup - he dragged a french fry through a pool of ketchup, p149
30. Rocket - it didn't take a rocket scientist, p66
31. Scoop - lowering the scoop onto the coffin, p297
34. White - pulled a white plastic sack, p71
Shiver of Fear - Roxanne St. Claire 6/23
3. American - it's Dr. Sharon Greenberg, an American, p39
6. Blue - a question in her sad blue eyes, p109
18. Hot - she felt hot breath on her ear, p75
23. National - and national acclaim, p119
25. Ocean - I came ac ross the ocean to find her, p93
The Lonely Hearts Hotel - Heather O'Neill 6/23
2. Alcohol - the alcohol entered his heart, p77
12. Fireworks - they set fireworks off on the balcony, p71
17. Honor - as a badge of honor, p2
Half Wild - Sally Green 6/24
11. Eagle - as an eagle, I know nothing, p296
13. Free - you're walking around alive and well and free, p124
29. Red - the red veil lifts, p141
Fix Her Up - Carey Heywood 6/24
5. Bless - bless you, he chuckles, p27
His Boots Under Her Bed - Ana Leigh 6/26
27. Pie - a cherry pie, p303
6. Dallas - starting to come out of Dallas and Fort Worth, p211
38. Washington - started over typical rotten Washington politics, p146
39. Canada - even Alaska and Canada, p211
Half Lost - Sally Green 6/28
28. Proud - I can be proud of that, p96
Hometown Girl - Mariah Stewart 7/6
32. Star - and tired to count the stars, p7
A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10
19. Ice Cream - standing along side an ice cream truck, p104
24. Observant - you've got an observant eye, p262
The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
33. War - enough ammo to start a small war, p109
Much Ado About You - Samantha Young 7/16
7. Bun - her bright red hair was pulled back in a severe bun, p76
16. Historical - is it a historical rank, p315
Really Unusual Bad Boys - MaryJanice Davidson 7/16
9. Ceremony - her mating ceremony, p152
26. Outdoor - largest outdoor bathing area I've ever seen, p137
Dragon Fate - Elsa Jade 7/17
1. Airplane - a warning to low-flying airplanes to stay away, loc2695
40. Nevada - we're in fucking Nevada after all, loc3029
Dragon Fever - Elsa Jade 7/17
20. Inspired - Rave inspired all that plus, loc1908
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Find These Six Proper Names/Places:
35. Levi -
37. Robin -
July Monthly Challenge - Jenn
READ: 9/8
✔1. Happy July! We're halfway through the year, and that's certainly something to celebrate!
read a book with a colorful cover
Hometown Girl - Mariah Stewart 7/6
✔2. It's the height of Summer or Winter depending on where you are on the planet with long days/short nights in the Northern Hemisphere and short days/long nights in the Southern Hemisphere:
read a book with a sunny sky on the cover or with an MC who is a desert animal or shifter
Panther's Claim - Eve Langlais (panther shifter) 7/20
✔3. July's birth stone was turquoise or onyx from the 15th to 20th Centuries, but is now ruby or carnelian:
read a book with a red cover
Maybe This Time - Jennifer Crusie 7/8
✔4. July's flowers are delphinium, larkspur, and water lily:
read a book with a character who lives in or near a body of water
Croc's Return - Eve Langlais (lives on the bayou) 7/9
✔5. 7/1 is the birthday of Christian II of Denmark in 1481, Louis II of Hungary in 1506, and Frederick II of Denmark in 1534:
read a book with an MC who is a member of the monarchy (king/queen, prince/princess, duke/duchess, etc.)
Really Unusual Bad Boys - MaryJanice Davidson (hero is a prince) 7/16
✔7. 7/1/1903 marked the start of the first Tour de France bicycle race:
read a book with the word "bicycle" or "bike" or "cycle" in the text
Romancing the Dead - Tate Hallaway 7/22
(I hauled my bicycle into the hallway), p89
✔8. On 7/1/1983 Buckminster Fuller died. He was an American architect, designer of the Montreal Biosphère, developer of the geodesic dome:
read a book tagged Science Fiction or Futuristic
The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
✔10. On 7/1/2013 Charles Foley died. He was an American game designer and co-created Twister:
read a book with a twisted plot or character
The Upstairs House - Julia Fine 7/13
✔BONUS: read any book published in July of any year
One Tequila - Tricia O'Malley (pub July 16, 2015) 7/24
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
July Monthly Challenge - Beach Day
READ: 4/5
Read a book where a character gets burnt (by fire or the sun)
Read a book set during summer or in a hot climate
Read a book that makes you feel summery
Romancing the Dead - Tate Hallaway 7/22
(book was awful but the cover is very summery)
Read a book with a colourful cover
Hometown Girl - Mariah Stewart 7/6
Read a book tagged "mystery"
A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10
Read any book you want :)
In an Absent Dream - Seanan McGuire 7/11
Word Hunter Leo
Duration: July 23 - August 22, 2021
READ: 32/40
In the Blood - Lisa Unger 7/28
1. Backpack - backpack slung over one shoulder, p36
6. Class - Beck did not show up for class today, p64
9. Desk - surfed the web at their desks, p74
11. Dramatic - thinks that Im being dramatic, p103
Gwynneth Ever After - Linda Poitevin 7/30
26. Playground - on the playground at recess, p203
A Nameless Witch - A. Lee Martinez 7/31
13. Education - to pay for his education, p46
22. Loyal - thanks for the years of loyal service, p29
32. Tent - but people and tents and garbage, p61
Once You Go This Far - Kristen Lepionka 7/31
4. Bus - there was a school bus at on end, p1
31. Sneakers - and the crunch of sneakers, p3
The Mad King - Jovee Winters 8/3
10. Dog - the dog heads slobbered, p36
14. Fetch - want me to fetch anyone for you, p83
15. Flames - staring at the dancing flames, p23
19. Learn - that one of us would learn something, p20
21. Lion - like a caged lion, p58
24. Pet - not even the Gods liked Hades "pet", p36
25. Play - may I play for you, p108
28. Roaring - like a roaring dragon in her herat, p68
30. Sister - father, sister and my best friend Tabby, p22
The Unkindness of Ravens - M.E. Hilliard 8/6
2. Book - when I heard a book fall, p130
12. Eight - just under eight decades of yearbooks, p59
17. Hiking - Julia enjoyed hiking, p202
book:The Rogue King|43198991] - Abigail Owen 8/7
5. Campfire - the campire aroma had a sweet undercurrent, p12
38. Toronto - stopping through Toronto on the way, p56
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea - Gary Kinder 8/10
3. Breed - the felt themselves a special breed, p39
16. Friend - a friend saw the family up close, p81
20. Lighthouse - within sight of the Cape Henry lighthouse, p197
40. Boston - from New Orleans to Boston, p202
Red Rising - Pierce Brown 8/13
18. Lazy - unless they were lazy, p54
33. Treat - and enough treats to keep them dependent, p74
The Killing Hills - Chris Offutt 8/15
34. Watermelon - he's slippery as a chopped watermelon, p9
Broken Beautiful Hearts - Kami Garcia 8/22
39. North Carolina - somebody on my team was accepted to University of North Carolina, ch3
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