2021 February Monthly Challenge

[Rissa]

Barbara ★ wrote: "All done.

February Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
[b..."

Awesome job, Barbara ★!!!! Congratulations! 🥳🥳🥳

[April]

10/10
2021 February Monthly Challenge

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

Kiss a girl in the rain 2-12-2021



2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).
The opportunist. Tarry fisher. 2-25


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

Married to the bad boy. Vanessa waltz. 2-11


4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.

Strike out. Meghan Quinn. 2-11


5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

exclusive. S.e. Hall. 2-20



6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

The day I stopped falling for jerks 2-15



7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.

Everything she needs. Lola st. Vil. 2-2


8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

The thrill of it. Lauren Blakely. 2-26


9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

Not the Billionaire Norman Krista 2-27


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

Our season. Taylor Brooklyn. 2-21

[Rissa]

April wrote: "10/10
2021 February Monthly Challenge

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.

Kiss a g..."

Woohoo, congrats, April!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[Christine]

...10/10 Completed February 28

1. Happy February Birthday! - It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake February 12, 5 stars

2. Baby Names! Character named Adam: Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi February 16, 3 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Out of This World by Jill Shalvis February 26, 3 stars

4. February is Great American Pie Month: Pizzaria owner: A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender February 21, 3 stars

5. February 1st is No Politics Day: Caroline's Secret by Amy Lillard February 4, 4 stars

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day: In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware February 7, 4 stars

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day: Come A Little Bit Closer by Bella Andre February 28, 4 stars

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras: Defiant Queen by Meghan March February 15, 3 stars

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day: Happily Ever After: Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn February 9, 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater February 18, 3 stars

[Rissa]

Christine wrote: "...10/10 Completed February 28

1. Happy February Birthday! - It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake February 12, 5 stars

2. Baby Names! Character named Adam: [book:Res..."

Woohoo, congrats, Christine!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[Bookchaser]

2021 February Monthly Challenge


Oops! I finished my final book earlier last night but I forgot to post it here.


10/10 Completed


01. Happy February Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
A Highlander in a Pickup by Laura Trentham 02/07/21
02. Baby Names!: 👶Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).
Head Over Paws by Debbie Burns 02/12/21
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Jill Shalvis: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Jill Shalvis, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
A Fool's Gold Wedding by Susan Mallery 02/02/21
04. Great American Pie Month: 🥧Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.
Love Lessons in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 02/20/21
05. No Politics Day (February 1): 📚Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!
Reunited on Dragonfly Lane by Annie Rains 02/08/21
06. Make a Friend Day (February 11): 🧑🏽Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.
Theron's Hope by Rebecca Anthony Lorino - 02/26/21
07. Valentine's Day (February 14): 💕Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.
Hopeless Romantic by Marina Adair 02/28/21
08. Mardi Gras (February 16): 🎉Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)
Secrets Gone South by Alicia Hunter Pace 02/04/21
09. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (February 26): 🧚🏼‍♀️Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!
Fire in His Chaos by Ruby Dixon 02/15/21
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
Baby Dreams in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 02/02/21

[Julianna]

Final Update 3/1

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh (2/16)★★★★1/2

4. February is Great American Pie Month: His Best Friend's Wife by Catherine Palmer (2/21)★★★1/2

5. February 1st is No Politics Day: The Reclaimed Kingdom by Dana Claire (2/10)★★★★1/2

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day: The Gift by Julie Garwood (2/28)★★★★★

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day: Deerskin by Robin McKinley (2/8)★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: The Bible Unwrapped by Meghan Larissa Good (2/24)★★★★1/2

Completed 6/5

[Rissa]

Woohoo, Bookchaser and Julianna! WAY TO GO!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

Happy March y'all!

[Julianna]

Thanks, Rissa!:-)

[LaurLa]

Finished up just in time last night... Thanks for hosting!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 59)

Books Read: 10

[Shan ~A~]

2021 February Monthly Challenge ~ Completed!!

1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Frat Hell by S.M. Shade ~ published 02/27/18 ~ 02/28

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).
Misadventures of a City Girl by Meredith Wild ~ mountain man hero lives off the land ~ 02/27

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

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1999, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Hide Your Crazy by Lani Lynn Vale ~ MPG Contemporary Romance ~ 02/02

4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book a book that includes the letters P I E in the author's name, book title, or series title. You can also read a book with a MC who is a baker or works in the food industry, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.
Seduced by the Stranger by Allison Gatta ~ P I E in series tittle ~ The Napoline Royals series book 1 ~ 02/01

5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!
Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning ~ 02/25; last read 08/31/14

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.
Taming Teddy by Lucy Lennox ~ Read by Rissa & Rated 4 stars ~ 02/03
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover. You can also read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover, or a book that has a Valentine's Day theme.
by Marley Valentine ~ 02/08

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)
One of the Guys by Delaney Diamond ~ purple cover

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!
Four Psychos by Kristy Cunning ~ fantasy ~ 02/13

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall ~ 02/26

[Mave]

Completed!
2021 February Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 2/1/21 to 2/28/21
5/5
1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February,
The Girls' Guide to Homemaking by Amy Bratley,02/27/21 published February 1st 2011
2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Adam (Man Of The Earth), Lucas (From Lucania, Italy), Grace (Charm), Olivia (Ancestor's Descendant).

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

Fun Facts about Jill Shalvis:
* Jill Shalvis lives in California
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible

You may also read a book is shelved as Contemporary Romance
Ain't Too Proud to Beg by Susan Donovan,02/28/21
4. February is Great American Pie Month. Read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 3, 1, or 4.
Night Over Water by Ken Follett,02/28/21 pages 448
5. February 1st is No Politics Day. Read a book that is refreshing, turn off the TV, don't look at your social media, and stick your nose on a really good book. Reread a favorite or that new book from a favorite author!

6. February 11th is Make a Friend Day. Ask one of your Goodreads friend to recommend a book to you. Or make a friend and ask whoever posts after you on this thread to choose a book from one of your chosen shelves (See post #3 for the list of people who are in this challenge). You may also read a book read by any participant of this challenge and rated 4 stars or higher, or a book that has been recommended to you in the past that you haven't managed to read yet.

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has something red, pink, or a heart on the cover.
Destined to Fly by Indigo Bloome,02/13/21
8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that has a carnival, parade, or party scene. You can also read a book that has a yellow/gold, green, or purple cover, or a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that is based on a fairy tale or is a retelling of one. You can also read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Destined to Play by Indigo Bloome,02/06/21

[Rissa]

You all made it! Congratulations LaurLa, Shan ~A~, and Mave! 🥳🥳🥳

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2021 February Monthly Challenge

Me please! 🙋🏻‍♀️

10 of 10. Completed 2.26.2021, Updated 3.2.2021. DONE!

1. Happy February Birthday!: On His Knees by Laura Kaye 2.16.2021
2. Baby Names - Adam, Lucas, Grace, Olivia: What We Find by Robyn Carr 2.202021
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: The Forever Girl by Jill Shalvis 2.17.2021
4. February is Great American Pie Month: Happily Letter After by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward 2.3.2021
5. No Politics Day - February 1: Surrender by Pamela Clare 2.5.2021
6. Make a Friend Day - February 11: Witness in Death by J.D. Robb 2.15.2021
7. Valentine's Day - February 14: Fatal Scandal by Marie Force 2.24.2021
8. Mardi Gras - February 16: Yanni's Story by N.R. Walker 2.26.2021
9. Tell a Fairy Tale Day - February 26: The Unseen by Thea Harrison 2.1.2021
10. Reader's Choice: NautiCal by Lucy Lennox 2.7.2021



Thanks for a fun challenge!

[Rissa]

MountainKat wrote: "2021 February Monthly Challenge

Me please! 🙋🏻‍♀️

10 of 10. Completed 2.26.2021, Updated 3.2.2021. DONE!

1. Happy February Birthday!: On His Knees by Laura Kaye 2.16.2021
2. Baby ..."

Awesome job, MountainKat!!!! Congratulations! 🥳🥳🥳

No problem, it's always so fun hosting!!!

[Kesha]

2021 February Monthly Challenge
Read: 5/5 FEBRUARY 27, 2021!!!!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis.
Forever and a Day - Jill Shalvis 2-11-21

7. February 14th is Valentine's Day. Read a book that has someone kissing/embracing on the cover.
Never Love a Highlander - Maya Banks 2-13-21

8. February 16th is Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times roll! Read a book that is set in a location that celebrates Mardi Gras (Louisiana, Alabama, Italy, Brazil, etc.)
Night Play - Sherrilyn Kenyon 2-25-21

9. February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Read a book that has a fantasy genre, or my personal favorite - read a book that ends in "happily ever after"!
Devil May Cry -Sherrilyn Kenyon 2-27-21

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Intimate Negotiations: A workplace surprise pregnancy romance - Nicki Night 2-4-21

[Rissa]

Kesha wrote: "2021 February Monthly Challenge
Read: 5/5 FEBRUARY 27, 2021!!!!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Jill Shalvis: Read one book written by Jill Shalvis.
Forever and a Day - [autho..."

Woohoo, congrats, Kesha!!!! 🥳🥳🥳