2021 June Monthly Challenge

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2021 June Monthly Challenge

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2021 June Monthly Challenge

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Me! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[M]

2021 June Monthly Challenge
10/10 read

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Stranded by Nicole Dykes 4 stars 6/2/21

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
Hold Her Close: A fast and heated standalone romance (h named Sadie) 3.5/4 stars 6/3/21

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.
Defending Allye by Susan Stoker (most of the book is set in Colorado) 3.5 stars 6/28/21

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
Unturned Rubbles by Sana Khatri 4 stars 6/3/21

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
Over the Moon (outdoors on cover) 4 stars 6/8/21

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Sancte Diaboli: Part One 5 stars 6/6/21

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.
Opulent Obsession: A Dark Secret Society Romance (flower on cover) 3.5/4 stars 6/5/21

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.
The Bold and the Bullheaded 5 stars 6/15/21

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
The Rival 4 stars 6/10/21

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Cuffed 4.5 stars 6/5/21

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[Navi]

💕

[Leena]

Me too

[Sandra]

I'M IN!

1. white cover - London Soul - Nana Malone
2. Baby Names Zoe - Kid Chaos - Zoe Dawson (Author)
3. Paranormal Romance - The Shadows - J.R. Ward
4. New-to-You Author - Proof - Justine Davis
5. cover that shows the great outdoors - One Good Cowboy - Delores Fossen
6. friendship as part of the story - The Notebook - Nicholas Sparks
7. red cover - Blood Kiss - J.R. Ward
8. humorous book - Where'd You Go, Bernadette - Maria Semple
9. 'beach read' - The Girl He Used to Know - Tracey Garvis Graves
10. Reader’s Choice - Truth - Trilina Pucci

[Georgina]

Read 10/10

1. Happy June Birthday! Read a book published in June: Stay 10/6

2. Baby Names. Read a book that includes a character with the popular baby name - Roman: Switch 13/6

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book shelved as Paranormal Romance: The Warlord 6/6

4. Dare Day - June 1. Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series: The Cruel Prince 17/6

5. National Trails Day - June 5. Read a book featuring a cover that shows the great outdoors: Goddess Interrupted 15/6

6. Best Friends Day - June 8. Read a book that has friendship as part of the story: Crooked Kingdom 2/6

7. Red Rose Day -June 12. Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal: The Bride Test 3/6

8. Smile Power Day - June 15. Read a book with a smile on the cover: Say Yes to the Duke 7/6

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20. Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read': Love Her or Lose Her 8/6

10. Reader’s Choice. Read any book of your choosing: Finding His Unicorn 9/6

[Bookchaser]

2021 June Monthly Challenge



10/10 Completed



01. Happy June Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
More than Neighbors by Shannon Stacey 06/16/21
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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
Once Upon a Bad Boy by Melonie Johnson 06/19/21
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Thea Harrison: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.
Silver Silence by Nalini Singh 06/28/21
04. Dare Day (June 1): 📖Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
Sweet Little Lies by Jill Shalvis 06/13/21
05. National Trails Day (June 5): 🏕Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
Finding Home in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 06/08/21
06. Best Friends Day (June 8): 👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏾Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Ambushing Ariel by S.E. Smith 06/23/21
07. Red Rose Day (June 12): 🌹Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.
Orchid by Jayne Castle 06/08/21
08. Smile Power Day (June 15): 🙂Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.
Just Say Yes by Cindy Kirk 06/22/21
09. Finally Summer Day (June 20): ☀️It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
Test Drive by Marie Harte 06/06/21
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choosing!
Summer Rose by Elizabeth Sinclair 06/15/21

[AliciaJ]

2021 June Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE 6/26 💕😊

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
6/25

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

--Eli(Height) (MC is 6'6) 6/4

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

6/18

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!

6/4

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!

6/10

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.

6/26

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.

6/4

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

6/22

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.

6/22

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

6/21

[Tiki]

2021 June Monthly Challenge
8/8 COMPLETED!!

⛈1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Naamah's Kiss by: Jacqueline Carey (06/19/21)

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

⛈3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.
Music to His Ears by: Kian Rhodes (06/15/21)

⛈4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
Their Human Vessel by: Lizzy Bequin (06/16/21)

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!

⛈6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
How to Dance an Undead Waltz by: Hailey Edwards (06/09/21)

⛈7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.
The Untamed Bride by: Stephanie Laurens (06/17/21)

⛈8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.
Hayleigh's Little Halloween by: Stella Moore by: Stella Moore (06/08/21)

⛈9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'. Claimed: An Age Play, ABDL Novella by: Amy Cummings (06/15/21)

⛈10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing
Prize by: L.V. Lane (06/14/21)

[Connie N.]

I'll try to 10 and see how many I can complete.

2021 June Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 6/1/21 to 6/30/21
7/10

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison – Shelved as Paranormal Romance – Vampires are Forever by Lynsay Sands - 6/15/21 ♥♥♥♥

393 readers shelved as Paranormal Romance

4. Dare Day - June 1 – New-to-You Author AND New-to- You series - The Parting by Beverly Lewis - 6/20/21 ♥♥♥

#1 The Courtship of Nellie Fisher)

5. National Trails Day - June 5 - Cover that shows the great outdoors - The Rhyme of the Magpie by Marty Wingate - 6/5/21 ♥♥♥♥


6. Best Friends Day - June 8 - Friendship as part of the story - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman - 6/27/21 ♥♥♥♥♥


7. Red Rose Day - June 12 - Contains a wedding or proposal - The Navy SEAL's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton - 6/13/21 ♥♥♥♥

Both—Mason proposes, then they get married at the end of the book.

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20 - Good 'beach read' - Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy - 6/2/21 ♥♥

Light and quick romance

10. Reader’s Choice - Any book - A Kiss of Lies by Bronwen Evans - 6/12/21 ♥♥♥

[Elaine]

June Monthly Challenge

Read 9/9

1. Published in June: Her Wicked White Tammy Andresen 5☆ 16/6/21
2. X
3. Published in 2011: I Love the Earl Caroline Linden 4☆ 11/6/21
4. New series: The Rake Mistake Erica Ridley 5☆ 7/6/21
5. Outdoors cover: Miss Sally's Unsuitable Soldier: Maggie Dallen 4☆ 11/6/21
6. Friendship as part of story: My One and Only Earl Stacy Reid 4☆ 10/6/21
7. Red cover: The Beast's Bluestocking Eva Devon 4☆ 1/6/21
8. Smile on cover: A Wish Upon an Earl Katherine A. Madison 4☆ 1/6/21
9. Good beach read: The Toff at Butlin's John Creasey 4☆ 18/6/21
10. Reader's Choice: Miss Abigail's Army Maggie Dallen 4☆ 8/6/21

X

[♥Lynn ♥]

I'm in! Love the themes this time.

10/10

1. Happy Birthday! Million Dollar Demon by Kim Harrison
2. Baby Names: Rebel Heir by Vi Keeland
3. Paranormal: Blade Bound by Chloe Neill
4. Dare Day: The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
5. National Trails Day: Coming Home by Kelly Moore
6. Best Friends Day: Not Pretending Anymore by Penelope Ward
7. Red Rose Day: The Devil Wears Black by L.J. Shen
8. Smile Power Day: Oops, I've Fallen by Max Monroe
9. Finally Summer Day: Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan
10. Reader's Choice: Ruthless Creatures by J.T. Geissinger

[Rissa]

My spot for June! :)

2021 June Monthly Challenge Read 10/10 FINISHED!!!!
✔1. book with a white or black cover ~ Wish by A.J. Sherwood finished 6/10/2021
✔2. 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: Eli (Height) ~ From Brussels, With Love by Emy Calirel finished 6/5/2021
✔3. book shelved as Paranormal Romance/one that features dragons ~ Peregrine by Piper Scott finished 6/7/2021
✔4. New-to- You series ~ Night Drop by Marshall Thornton finished 6/2/2021
✔5. book featuring an outdoorsy character/cover that shows the great outdoors ~ Rocks & Railways by Maz Maddox finished 6/9/2021
✔6. book that has friendship as part of the story ~ King and Queen by Maz Maddox finished 6/1/2021
✔7. book that contains a wedding or proposal ~ The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA: The Complete Works by A.J. Sherwood finished 6/15/2021
✔8. book with a smile on the cover/humorous book/rom-com ~ Purgatory Playhouse by E.J. Russell finished 6/4/2021
✔9. book you could consider a good 'beach read' ~ Witch Under Wraps by E.J. Russell finished 6/11/2021
✔10. any book of your choosing ~ Schooling the Jock by Eli Easton finished 6/6/2021

[Christine]

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed June 30

1. Happy June Birthday!: Black cover: Death Masks by Jim Butcher June 21, 4 stars

2. Baby Names: Sadie by Courtney Summers June 6, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison June 10, 4 stars

4. Dare Day - June 1: The Once And Future Prince by Olivia Gates June 30, 2 stars

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Outdoorsy character: Puss 'N Cahoots by Rita Mae Brown June 23, 3 stars

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Giant Days #1 by John Allison June 5, 4 stars

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory June 15, 4 stars

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: The Boss's Baby Affair by Tessa Radley June 28, 2 stars

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: Pride and Pleasure by Sylvia Day June 26, 5 stars

10. Reader’s Choice: Reveal Me by Tahereh Mafi June 3, 3 stars

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

2021 June Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June

On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn - 03/06/2021

✔️2. Baby Names Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning: Eli (Height) - Zack is close to 7' tall

Shadows Strike by Dianne Duvall - 01/06/2021

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison

American Witch by Thea Harrison - 07/06/2021

✔️4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard - 07/06/2021

✔️5. National Trails Day - June 5: Read a book with cover that shows the great outdoors!

Legacy by Nora Roberts - 04/06/2021

✔️6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.

Blade of Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 03/05/2021

✔️7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal

Death of Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 05/06/2021

✔️8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Read a book with a smile on the cover

Under Pressure by Lori Foster - 01/06/2021

✔️9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.

Awaken the Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 03/05/2021

✔️10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

Strong, Silent Cowboy by Lora Leigh - 01/06/2021

[Frankie]

Monthly Challenges > 2021 June Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy June Birthday!:
Read a book published in June.
(June 30, 2019)
Cold in the Shadows-Toni Anderson 6/17

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).
This month's names: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
(MC Zoe Spencer)
I See You-Mary Burton 6/04

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison:
Read a book published in 2011.
(April 1, 2011)
The Sweetest Thing-Jill Shalvis 6/11

4. Dare Day - June 1:
Dare you to read a New-to-You Author.
Teresa Driscoll-I Am Watching You 6/08

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me!
Read a book featuring a cover that shows the great outdoors!
Dead Woman Crossing-J.R. Adler 6/20

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?!
Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Forsaken Trail-Devney Perry 6/02

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June...
Read a book with a floral cover.
What The Heart Needs-Jessica Gadziala 6/19

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing!
Read a rom-com.
The Fussy Virgin-McGarvey Black 6/15

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up!
Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
The Summer House in Santorini-Samantha Parks 6/05

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Beneath the Stars-A.L. Jackson 6/10

[Michaele]

I'm in!
10/10
2021 June Monthly Challenge

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl. Score, A.E. Wasp, 6/2

2. Baby Names, Zoe, Save of the Game, Avon Gale, 6/20

3. Featured Author Challenge - you may also read any book set in Colorado, City Boy, A.E. Wasp, 6/11

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series! Allure, Blake Roland, 6/3

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors! Radiant, Blake Roland, 6/8

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story. Dream Maker, Kristen Ashley, 6/15

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: read a book with a red or floral cover. Miracle, E. Davies, 6/4

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Read a book with a smile on the cover. Melody, Blake Roland, 6/7

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'. Truly, Madly, Boys, J.L. Merrow, 6/15

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Trust Me, A.T. Brennan, 6/1

[JoAnne]

2021 June Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June,
His Punishments (Dominant Bosses Book 4) by Ajme Williams 6/4/21 4stars (June 4, 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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
His Secret (Dominant Bosses Book 5) by Ajme Williams 6/17/21 4stars (Eleni is called Ice Princess)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado o
Secret Nights with a Cowboy (Kittredge Ranch #1) by Caitlin Crews 6/12/21 4stars (Cold River, Colorado)

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author
The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary 6/2/21 3.5stars

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
Flea Market Felony: A Cozy Mystery Novel (The Mattie and Mo Mysteries Book 1) by Tricia L. Sanders 6/5/21 4stars (Mo is a fisherman and he and his wife Mattie are vacationing in an RV; outdoors on cover too!)

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Bound by a Ring and a Secret (Wedding Bells at Lake Como Book 1) by Jennifer Faye 6/6/21 4stars (Gianna and Dario; Gianna and Carla)

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal.
Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins 6/8/21 5stars (Josh and Lauren's even if in reminisces)

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com. (fits both categories)
Unlock My Heart: A sweet, lockdown novella (Love in Lockdown Book 1) by Poppy Pennington-Smith 6/19/21 4stars

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
Margaritas at the Beach House Hotel (Beach House Hotel #5) by Judith S. Keim 6/21/21 4.5stars

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Secretly Dating Mr. Hot Stuff: An Older Woman Younger Man Surprise Pregnancy Romance (Forbidden Encounters) by Sofia T. Summers 6/11/21 4stars

[Patrizia]

2021 June Monthly Challenge
6/5 ROMANCE

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
The Newcomer by Robyn Carr 12 June; 4☆


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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
All You Hold On To by K.T. Egan 21 June; 4☆


5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
Wilderness Defender by Maggie K. Black 24 June; 4☆


6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Murdered in Conard County by Rachel Lee 4 June; 4 1/2☆


7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
Lake Season by Denise Hunter 7 June; 4☆


10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Drown Her Sorrows by Melinda Leigh 17 June; 5☆

[Susan]

I'm in!

10/10

1. Happy June Birthday!:
☀️Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Trouble In Big Timber - B.J. Daniels (HI #2001 - June 2021) - June 13

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
Once Upon a Royal Summer - Teri Wilson (Hallmark - June 2021) (princess) - June 15

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison:
☀️Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

☀️So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.
The Marine's Mission - Deb Kastner (LI #1365 - July 2021) - June 30

4. Dare Day - June 1:
☀️Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
Resisting Her Enemy Lord - Helen Dickson (HH #1560 - Feb 2021) (new author) - June 2

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me!
☀️Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
The Rancher's Summer Secret - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2846 - July 2021) (cover) - June 24

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?!
☀️Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
The Bluestocking Duchess - Julia Justiss (HH #1562 - Mar 2021) - June 3

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June...
☀️Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.
Her Child to Protect - Delores Fossen (HI #1995 - May 2021) (proposal) - June 4

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask-wearing!
☀️Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.
Redeeming Grace - Emma Miller (LI #742 - Nov 2012) (smile) - June 11

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up!
☀️Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
The Stepsisters - Susan Mallery (Mira - June 2021) - June 9

10. Reader’s Choice:
☀️Read any book of your choosing!
Soldier's Return - Karen Whiddon (HRS #2131 - Apr 2021) - June 17

[Mayu]

Me!!!

[av]

i'm in..

[Valorie]

RRRC Monthly Challenge - June 2021

2/10 Done

1. White/Black Cover: Last Hit by Jessica Clare
2. Baby Names (Zoe): Half Past Dead by Zoe Archer & Bianca D'Arc
3. FAC (Paranormal Romance): Up from the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
4. New to me series: Perdition by Ann Aguirre
5. Outdoorsy Character: Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs 06/06 ★★★★★
6. Friendship in story: Cress by Marissa Meyer
7. Wedding/Proposal: The Devil's in the Details by Kimberly Raye 06/03 ★★★★
8. Humorous: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Hot by Stephanie Rowe
9. Beach Read: Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich
10. Reader's Choice: Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones

[ReaderMelodie]

0/7

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.

Lola & the Millionaires: Part One, Read -

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

Bound by Magic, Read -

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Dragon Bound, Read -

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!

The Hunter, Read -

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.

Outlander, Read -

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

Heir of Fire, Read -

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

Taboo, Read -

[Bobbi]

2021 June Monthly Challenge
Progress: 9/10

♊1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl. The Last Final Girl 🌈🌈

♊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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life). The Farm: A Novel 🌈🌈🌈

♊3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons. Eragon 🌈🌈🌈🌈

♊4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series! Divergent 🌈🌈🌈

♊5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors! Kindred 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

♊6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story. Unwind 🌈🌈🌈🌈

♊7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover. The Good Sister 🌈🌈🌈🌈

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

♊9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'. The Selection 🌈🌈🌈

♊10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing! They Called Us Enemy 🌈🌈🌈🌈

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

2021 June Monthly Challenge

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Maggie]

💞🌸Me - Saving my spot!🌸💞

[Irina]

I'm in!

2021 June Monthly Challenge

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.

Devil's Deal - Althea Romig

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.
So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

How it’s meant to be – T.S. Joyce

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!

Of Bishops and Pawns – Renee Harless

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!

Wild North - J.B. Salsbury

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.

Say I’m The One – Siobhan Davis

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.

Very Irresistible Playboy by Lila Monroe

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

Like you Love me – Adriana Locke

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
TBD

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
TBD

[Celeste]

I’m in :)

[Sarena]

June Monthly Challenge

3/10

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June: Instructions for Dancing

2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life):

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Thea Harrison: Read a book by the author: American Witch


4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!: A Pho Love Story

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Read a book featuring a cover that shows the great outdoors:

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Read a book that has friendship as part of the story: Friends Without Benefits

7. Red Rose Day - June 12: Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal: Sweethand


8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Read a book with a smile on the cover: If the Boot Fits


9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read':

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

[Barbara ★]

June Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
The Lonely Hearts Hotel - Heather O'Neill 6/23

✔ 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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
Alpha Star - Elsa Jade (Zoe Nazario) 6/14

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names. So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.
Jealous And Freakn' - Eve Langlais (pub Nov 17, 2011) 6/12

✔ 4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
Personal Demons - Lisa Desrochers 6/11

✔ 5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
Moondance Beach - Susan Donovan 6/16

✔ 6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Faithless in Death - J.D. Robb (Mavis and Peabody) 6/4

✔ 7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book thatcontains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.
Undone - Shannon Richard 6/2

✔ 8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.
Grizzly Love - Eve Langlais 6/28

✔ 9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
The 18th Abduction - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 6/15

✔ 10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Verse of the Vanguard - K.C. May 6/4



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Shelley]

2021 June Monthly Challenge

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover.

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. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). This month's names: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.

✔️ 7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Too Good to Be True - 6/15/21

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.

✔️ 10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing! The Passengers - 6/10/21

[Emily]

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Tracy]

I'll see how many I can do. :)2021 June Monthly Challenge

Timeframe: 6/1/21 to 6/30/21

0/10

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.


Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!


5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.


8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.



10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

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[Kira]

2021 June Monthly Challenge

READ 0/10

1. June Birthday
a) Published in June
b) White or Black Cover

2. Baby Names
a) Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life)

3. Featured Author Challenge
a) Thea Harrison
b) Author named Thea OR Harrison
c) Set in Colorado OR Costa Rica
d) Published 2011
e) Paranormal Romance OR Urban Fantasy OR Dragons

4. Dare Day
a) New-to-You Author
b) New-to-You Series

5. National Trails Day
a) Outdoorsy Character
b) Outdoorsy Cover

6. Best Friends Day
a) Friendship in the Story

7. Red Rose Day
a) Contains Wedding or Proposal
b) Red or Floral Cover

8. Smile Power Day
a) Smile on the Cover
b) Humorous Book or Rom Com

9. Finally Summer Day
a) Beach Read

10. Reader’s Choice
a) Any Book

[Jess]

0/10 Completed

1. Happy June Birthday - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
2. Baby Names - Learn my Lesson by Katee Robert
3. Featured Author - Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
4. Dare Day - The Troublemaker Next Door by Marie Harte
5. National Trails Day - Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes
6. Best Friends Day - Being Friends with Boys by Tara Elan McVoy
7. Red Rose Day - On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn
8. Smile Power Day - How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams
9. Finally Summer Day - To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
10. Readers Choice - TBD

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 30 June

Read: 10/10

1. Read a book published in June Hardwood 6/25
2. Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following names, or any variation or nickname of Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life). Deliberately Unbound 6/21

3. Read a book by Thea Harrison or a Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons. Spooky Business 6/5

4. Read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series! Rare Vigilance 6/11

5. Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors! Don't Twunk with My Heart 6/24

6. Read a book that has friendship as part of the story. You Promised Me Two Years 6/7

7. Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover. Wolf in Gucci Loafers 6/3

8. Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com. Stay 6/5

9. Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'. A Day Makes 6/16

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing! An Echo in the Sorrow 6/2

[Jennie-Lee~abookishwonderer~]

2021 June Monthly Challenge
Read: 4/10

✔️1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June.
🌻Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert (pub. June 23, 2020)▪️06/25/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).


3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
🌻Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
🌻Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster

✔️5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
🌻Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins▪️6/13/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
🌻Moonlight & Mechanicals by Cindy Spencer Pape▪️06/26/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.
🌻Tainted Bride by A.S. Fenichel

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Read a humorous book or rom-com.
🌻Parental Guidance by Avery Flynn

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.

✔️10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
🌻Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon▪️6/5/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[♡Ella♡]

2021 June Monthly Challenge

8/8 Done

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.

Reapers and Roses (Grove High School #1) by A.R Breck

Read: 09-06-2021
Rating: 2,5 stars

2. Baby Names: Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning. Roman (From Rome, Italy)

Always (Cross + Catherine #1) by Bethany-Kris

Read: 07-06-2021
Rating: 3,5 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book published in 2011. 1*

Reason to Breathe (Breathing #1) by Rebecca Donovan

Read: 13-06-2021
Rating: 3 stars

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to-You Series!

Raze (Scarred Souls #1) by Tillie Collie

Read: 02-06-2021
Rating: 5 stars

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character.

Lost and Found by Nicole Williams

Read: 15-06-2021
Rating: 2,5 stars

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.

The Unrequited by Saffron A. Kent

Read: 20-06-2021
Rating: 2,5 stars

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal.

Twisted Cravings (The Camorra Chronicles #6) by Cora Reilly

Read: 05-06-2021
Rating: 3,5 stars

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

Dreams of 18 (Heartstone #2) by Saffron A. Kent

Read: 19-06-2021
Rating: 5 stars
Review

[Tamecia]

Im in!

[Tamecia]

🌻🌻2021 June Monthly Challenge🌻🌻

10/10 Completed

🌻1. Happy June Birthday!: Completed 6/10/21🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌻2. Baby Names: Completed 6/17/21🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌻3. Featured Author Challenge: Completed 6/13/21🌟🌟🌟

🌻4. Dare Day - June 1:  Completed 6/6/21🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌻5. National Trails Day - June 5:  Completed 6/9/21🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌻6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Completed 6/14/21🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌻7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Completed 6/13/21🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌻8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Completed 6/21/21🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌻9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: Completed 6/6/21🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌻10. Reader’s Choice: Completed 6/11/21🌟🌟🌟

[Iliana]

🎉2021 June Monthly challenge🎉
This will be my first challenge and I'm super excited to get them all done!!

1/10 Complete

🌅1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Completed:6/2/21

🌅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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

🌅3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

🌅4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!

🌅5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!

🌅6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.

🌅7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.

🌅8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

🌅9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.

🌅10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Melissa]

June Challenge

Completed 6/10

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl. - The Boyfriend Project - Finished 6/12

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

🌅4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!- The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet- Finished 6/6

🌅5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!- The Arctic Fury- Finished 6/30

🌅6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.- Finlay Donovan Is Killing It- Finished 6/13

🌅7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.

🌅8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

🌅9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.- Someone Like You - Finished 6/20

🌅10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing! - No Exit - finished 6/12

[Morgan]

I am in for 10 :)

3/10

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.

WHITE COVER -
06/07/2021

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.


06/06/2021

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.

RED COVER -
06/11/2021

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Julianna]

I'm in for four this month.

[Milica]

June Monthly Challenge – Completed
Read 10/10

1. Published in June: The Sexpert by J.A. Huss 6/10/21 ⭐️⭐️

2. Baby names (Zoe): Dead Man Talking by Jana Deleon 6/25/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. FAC (set in Colorado ): Dream Spinner by Kristen Ashley 6/17/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4. New to me author: The Night Realm by Annette Marie 6/23/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. Outdoorsy character: The Job by Cara Dee 6/23/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. Friendship in story: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton 6/14/21▪️⭐️⭐️

7. Wedding/Proposal The Worst Best Man by Lucy Score 6/27/21 ⭐️⭐️

8. Humorous: Heavy Issues by Elle Aycart 6/4/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. Beach Read: Muscle and Bone by Mary Calmes6/25/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10. Reader's Choice Up for Heir by Stella Starling 6/23/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Mony]

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2021 June Monthly Challenge. - Completed 0/10

🍒 1. Read a book published in June- Mr. Masters ✔
🍒 2. Book with character representing Eli (Height)- A Girl Like You ✔
🍒 3. Read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance- Heart of Winter ✔
🍒 4. Read a New-to-You Author- Unsticky ✔
🍒 5. Read a book featuring a cover that shows outdoors- Venetia ✔
🍒 6. Read a book that has friendship as part of the story- Going the Distance ✔
🍒 7. Read a book with a red or floral cover- Night in Eden ✔
🍒 8. Read a humorous book- The Sleeping Arrangement ✔
🍒 9. Read a good 'beach read' book- Mr. Garcia ✔
🍒 10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing- Edenbrooke ✔



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[Mave]

2021 June Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 6/1/21 to 6/30/21
0/5

1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.

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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).

3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.

Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.

So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.

4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!

5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!

6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.

7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.

8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.

9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing